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Hey there, Beyond the Habit listeners! We want to know what you think of our podcast! We just launched our first listener survey and we want to hear from you! Is there someone you want to hear us talk to? Or is there a topic you think we should explore? Maybe you can tell usContinue reading “Take Our Survey!”

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Samantha Povlock, founder of FemCatholic, an organization that seeks to educate, encourage, and empower Catholic women. They talk about the advocacy and education FemCatholic has been a part of around paid maternity leave within Catholic Institutions, the female centered sex education courses they offer, and the importanceContinue reading “October 29: Catholic and Feminist”

Happy Founders Day! Every October 15th, we celebrate the day all Sisters of St. Joseph were founded in Le Puy, France. This years Founders Day also begins the celebration of the sisters 375th anniversary. In today’s episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen have a conversation with Sister Deirdre Griffin, a Sister of St. Joseph of Springfield,Continue reading “October 15: Formed as Founders”

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Sister Eilis McCulloh, a Sister of the Humility of Mary. Sister Eilis serves as the Grassroots Education and Organizing Specialist for NETWORK, and also is the co-host of the podcast, Just Politics. The sisters talk about “bottom drawer issues”, the importance of civil discourse, and being aContinue reading “October 1: Freedom is for All of Us”

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Christopher Kerr, Executive Director of the Ignatian Solidarity Network, a lay led national social justice education and advocacy organization grounded in Catholic social teaching. They talk about the Voting is an Act of Love campaign, the importance of civic engagement, and how we are called to stretchContinue reading “September 17: Seeking the Common Good”

In our first episode of Season Five, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Father Greg Boyle, a Jesuit priest, bestselling author, and the founder and director of Homeboy Industries, the largest and most successful gang intervention, rehab, and reentry program in the world. They talk about the “combo burger” of joy and fearlessness that drew FatherContinue reading “September 3: Love with its Sleeves Rolled Up”

In our final episode of Season Four, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Max Kuzma, a transgender man who writes about the intersection of queerness and faith. They talk about finding the beauty in messiness, the importance of seeking out voices from marginalized groups, and the gift of diversity. Listen today! Resources:

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Father Dave Kelly, Founder and Executive Director of Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation in Chicago. They talk about restorative justice, the importance of sitting in uncomfortable spaces, and what reconciliation really means. Listen today!  Resources:

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Father David Neuhaus, a Jesuit priest who is a scholar and professor of Theology in the Holy Land. Father David talks with the sisters about what life is like right now for him living in Jerusalem, the importance of building bridges instead of walls,  and why weContinue reading “May 7: Build Bridges Not Walls”

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Kayla August, a dynamic preacher and doctoral student of theology and education at Boston College. They talk about the importance of women preachers,  how our stories can ignite something in others, and how making the world better starts with each of us. Listen today! Resources: