In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen share "A Portrait of a Sister of St. Joseph" and talk about what it means to them. They discuss the "tiny virtues" they carry as Sisters of St. Joseph in the chaos of the world today, and discuss the question of the future of religious life. Listen today!

Resources:

• Read "Portrait of a Daughter of St. Joseph."
• Listen to our episode on undaunted joy with Shemaiah Gonzalez.
• See the icon of Mother St. John Fontbonne by Kelly Latimore.
• Listen to our episode with Kelly Latimore on paining as prayer.

In this episode, Sisters Erin McDonald and Colleen Gibson interview Sister Libby Osgood, CND, an associate professor, aerospace engineer, and the editor and contributor of Green Saints for a Green Generation. They talk about what green saints can tell us about the world, being inspired to hope, and consider how we can green our own spirituality. Listen to the full episode today!

• Learn more about Green Saints for a Green Generation.

In this episode, Sisters Erin McDonald and Colleen Gibson interview Brother Ken Homan, SJ. They discuss his work as a community organizer, the importance of the call to righteous anger, and talk about why history matters. Listen today!

Resources:

• Learn more about Brother Ken.
• Check out our first Lightning round with Brother Ken in our highlight real from IFTJ 2024.

In this episode, Sisters Erin McDonald and Colleen Gibson interview writer Shemaiah Gonzalez. They discuss the transcendence of joy, the importance of being present with others, and Shemaiah's new book, Undaunted Joy: The Revolutionary Act of Cultivating Delight. Listen today!

Resources:

• Find Undaunted Joy here.
• See the Tired Moms at the Met video Shemaiah mentions.

In our first episode of Season Seven, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Vatican correspondent, author, and podcast host, Colleen Dulle. They discuss their hopes for Pope Leo’s papacy, balancing faith and journalism, and Colleen’s new book, Struck Down, Not Destroyed. Listen today!

Resources:

• Check out Colleen’s book.
• Read some of Colleen’s work for America Magazine.
• Learn more about Colleen.
• Watch Sisters Erin and Colleen on CNN.

In our final episode of the season, Sisters Erin and Colleen share their recommendations for the summer! From books and podcasts to music and things to watch, the sisters talk about what they're looking forward to this summer, and what you might enjoy too!

Find the full list of the sisters recommendations, including links, at our website here: https://beyondthehabitpod.com/blog/

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Sister Simone Campbell, a Sister of Social Service and former Executive Director of Network Lobby for Catholic Social Justice. They talk about the communal nature of hope, the need for collective action in addressing societal issues, and why she introduces herself, in part, as a troublemaker. Listen today!

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview José-Arnulfo Cabrera, the Deputy Director of National Policy & Campaign at the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights. They talk about José's advocacy work, how his faith has influenced his life, and his own immigration story. Listen today!

Resources:

• Learn more about José's work at CHIRLA.
• Find more information on the other immigration work mentioned in this episode, and ways you can take action at:
  • NETWORK Lobby
  • Ignatian Solidarity Network
  • FIRM (Fair Immigration Reform Movement)