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In this episode, Sisters Erin McDonald and Colleen Gibson interview Michael Okinczyc-Cruz, Executive Director and cofounder of the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership (CSPL). They talk about the importance of relationships in community organizing, that both action and contemplation are important for social justice work, and how CSPL brought a faithful response to thoseContinue reading “Tough Minded and Tender Hearted”

In this episode, Sisters Erin McDonald and Colleen Gibson interview Nancy Uelmen and Christina Wang, who are both members of the international performing arts group, Gen Verde. They talk about how they both came to be in Gen Verde, how they share music in service to the Gospel, and the importance of making space forContinue reading “We Find Our Voices Together”

In our first episode of Season Eight, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Jesuit priest and author, Father James Martin, SJ. They discuss his path to becoming a Jesuit, how God can work through everyone’s lives, and his new book, Work in Progress: Confessions of a Busboy, Dishwasher, Caddy, Usher, Factory Worker, Bank Teller, Corporate Tool, andContinue reading “God Can Work Through Anybody”

In our final episode of the season, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview writer and contemplative in action, Cameron Bellm. They discuss moving through the darkness, how returning to stories can help us find new things in the text, and Cameron’s latest book, a devotional entitled Entering the Night of Peace: Reflections for Advent and Christmas.Continue reading “Light Your One Match”

In this episode, Sisters Erin McDonald and Colleen Gibson interview Dr. Phyllis Zagano, one of the world’s foremost experts in women in the diaconate. They talk about the importance of prayer in all parts of life, if women can image Christ, and what’s possible and probable in terms of ordaining women deacons. Listen today!  Resources:

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!Continue reading “Eyes Open, Ears Attentive”

In this episode, Sisters Erin McDonald and Colleen Gibson interview Yunuen Trujillo, an immigration attorney, author, and LGBTQ ministry advocate. They talk about creating inclusive spaces, the importance of putting faith in action, and taking breaks as “spiritual healthcare.” Listen today! Resources:

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.Continue reading “Greening Spirituality”

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:

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: