The Turning: Room of Mirrors

S1: Ep 2 - Love, To Be Real, Has To Hurt

PART TWO - The sisters learn more about sacrificial love and what it means to be married to Jesus. Mother Teresa believed suffering brings you closer to Christ, so the sisters look for opportunities for sacrifice – including sacrifices Mary never expected. She also meets a charismatic sister who makes her question whether God’s love is enough. For additional content and information, follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rococopunch/?hl=en">@RococoPunch</a>This series was inspired by Mary Johnson’s memoir, “An Unquenchable Thirst.” Find it <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unquenchable-Thirst-Memoir-Mary-Johnson/dp/0385527489/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&amp;keywords=mary+johnson&amp;qid=1621270831&amp;sr=8-8">HERE</a> - <a href="https://amzn.to/3whsTeO">https://amzn.to/3whsTeO</a> <a href="https://www.rococopunch.com/transcripts">TRANSCRIPT</a> - <a href="https://www.rococopunch.com/transcripts">https://www.rococopunch.com/transcripts</a> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

In every ballet studio, there is a wall of mirrors. It reflects the people within. They’re part of a closed, elite group that asks for sacrifice and devotion from its members. This insular community produces iconic artists. It’s founded on a strict power structure, often with one man at the top. By tracing the origins of this unusual lifestyle, starting with the legacy of choreographer George Balanchine and the intimate stories of young dancers, we expose the beauty of an artform and the complexity of ballet culture.