A podcast moving beyond
everyday assumptions
of what it means to be Catholic
hosted by two Catholic Sisters.
October 20:
Divine Comedy
In this episode, Sisters Erin McDonald and Colleen Gibson interview actor, writer, and stand-up comedian, Isabel Thurston. They talk about feeling God’s presence in shared joy, the importance of hospitality in comedy, and how any profession can be a ministry. Listen today!
October 6:
Transforming Hearts and Minds
In this episode, Sisters Erin McDonald and Colleen Gibson interview Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy, the Executive Director of Catholic Mobilizing Network (CMN), a national organization working to end the death penalty, advance justice, and begin healing through the practices of restorative justice. They talk about her vocation in social justice work, dismantling the system of death that the death penalty represents, and illuminating a path that allows for restoration and healing that advances justice. Krisanne also shares stories of hope and healing, both from her life and from families she has worked with at CMN. Listen today!
September 22:
Nun Girl Summer
Sisters Colleen and Erin talk about “Nun Girl Summer,” why people seem to be interested in the lives that sisters lead, and share about their own summer adventures. Listen today!
“It puts a different spin on nuns having fun, and nuns getting down to business,”
Sister Colleen Gibson
About Our Hosts
Sister Colleen Gibson and Sister Erin McDonald are both Sisters of St. Joseph. Both are deeply committed to having honest conversations, sharing information about their lives as sisters, and standing for social justice. Learn more here.
Get In Touch
Have questions? Thoughts? Comments? Send them to us at beyondthehabitpod@gmail.com
Learn More About Sisters of St. Joseph
Find out more about the sisters of St. Joseph at the U.S. Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph. You can also find out about Sister Erin’s congregation here and Sister Colleen’s congregation here.
