March 26: Owning Identity

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Dr. Tia Noelle Pratt, a sociologist of religion who is currently working on a book entitled Faithful and Devoted: Racism and Identity in the African American Catholic Experience. They talk about Tia’s research on how systemic racism impacts African American Catholic identity,  her work as the curator of the black Catholic syllabus, and about the importance of showing up to do the work. Listen today! 

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March 12: Finding God in All Stories

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Eric Clayton, author of the books Cannonball Moments: Telling Your Story, Deepening Your Faith and My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars. They talk about what cannonball moments can look like, the importance of each of our own stories,  and finding God in media, from Star Wars to Ted Lasso. Listen today! 

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February 27: Playful and Prayerful

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Sister Elizabeth Johnson, a Sister of St. Joseph of Brentwood, and a renowned professor and writer. The sisters talk about feminist theology, the importance of personal integrity, and channeling righteous anger in positive ways. They also talk about Beth’s new book, Come Have Breakfast. Listen today!

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February 13: Boundless Compassion

In our Lenten episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Sister Joyce Rupp, a sister of the Servants of Mary, and a renowned author. The sisters talk about different types of prayer, self-compassion, and little nuggets of inspiration that can carry you through the day. Listen today! 

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January 30: Painting as Prayer

In our first episode of Season 4, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview artist and iconographer Kelly Latimore. They talk about how art can allow us to see our neighbors in new ways, the impact community can have on creativity, and how art can be a window to understanding God, but also to understanding ourselves. Listen today!

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December 5: Light in the Darkness

In our final episode of Season Three, Sisters Erin and Colleen have a conversation with Sister Betsy Conway, a Sister of St. Joseph of Boston, about Advent. The sisters discuss their Advent practices, ways to stay grounded during an often hectic time of year, and their favorite Advent songs. Listen today!

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November 21: Magnifying Love

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Dr. Craig Ford, Assistant Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at St. Norbert College. They talk about queer theology, the importance of asking questions, unexpected vocations, and their shared love of the movie Sister Act. Listen today!

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  • Read more about Dr. Craig Ford
  • When Craig’s book, “Works of Art: Sexuality, Gender, Race and a New Theology of Embodiment,” is published, we will link it here!

November 7: Shine Bright

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview composer and musician Sister Sally Koch, a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet. They talk about how music can connect us to our spirituality, the importance of women lifting each other up, and the creative process. Sister Sally also shares some of her songs. Listen today!

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October 24: The Gift of Being Known

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Krista Chang and Nina DuBose, who both took part in the St. Joseph Worker Program in Los Angeles from 2021 to 2022. They share what it’s like to take part in a year of service, what they learned from living in intentional community, and why you’re not you when you’re spiritually hungry. Listen today! 

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