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)

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen once again speak with Eric Clayton, author of the new book Finding Peace Here and Now and co-author of the new children's book Our Mother Too: Mary Embraces the World with Shannon K. Evans. They talk about the importance of peacemaking in an unpeaceful world, why kids books are more fun when they're interesting, and sinking into who God wants us to be. Listen today!

Resources:

• Find all of Eric’s Books Here.
• Find the children's book Our Mother Too Here.
• Listen to our first episode with Eric, Finding God in all Stories, Here.

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Serena Martin, the Executive Director of New Hour, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women and children impacted by incarceration. They talk about sharing stories as a form of advocacy, the importance of lifting up community support, and ways to provide hope to women who have experienced incarceration.

Resources:

• Learn more about New Hour
• Read about the CARE Act for incarcerated mothers.

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview John Dougherty, writer of the weekly column The Catholic Movie Club for America magazine. They talk about the ways sisters have been portrayed in films and television over the years, how films can impact our spiritual lives, and the power of stories. Listen today!

Resources:

• Find the Catholic Movie Club column here.
• Learn more about John and his writing here.