Beyond the Habit
A podcast moving beyond everyday assumptions of what it means to be Catholic, find common ground, create unity, and talk about real life issues, hosted by two Catholic Sisters.
Episodes
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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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In our Lenten episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Elizabeth Donnelly, better know as Betty Anne Donnelly, Co-founder of Catholic Women Preach and the project's current Preaching Coordinator. They talk about her work on debt relief, the importance of inclusive preaching, and her commitment to raising up women in the church. Listen today!
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In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Cory Johnson, a Jesuit Volunteer in Anchorage, Alaska, where he serves as an environmental justice advocate and lives in an intentional community with three other young men. They talk about building spaces of mutual relationships, the importance of trying to not "keep score" in community, and the journey to being a Jesuit Volunteer. Listen today!
In our first episode of Season Six, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview theologian, author, and podcaster, Dan Horan. They discuss Dan's journey from religious life to life as a lay Catholic theologian, the vulnerability of discernment, the role of community, and the importance of being your authentic self.
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In our final episode of the season, Sisters Erin and Colleen have a conversation with Sister Sarah Simmons about Advent. They talk about their own traditions, the ways they pray during Advent, and the importance of slowing down and being present during this time of year. Listen today!
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In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Krista Bailey Murphy and Sister Michelle Lesher, who recently took part in a pilgrimage on a heritage journey to Le Puy, France, the founding location of the Sisters of St. Joseph. They talk about what it means to be a pilgrim, the communities we carry with us, and the gifts we have to give to the world. Listen today!
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In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Brother Matt Wooters, a Jesuit Brother currently working as the Assistant Director of Campus Ministry at John Carroll University. They talk about the importance of curiosity in building relationships, using humor to create community, and what it means to be a Brother. Sisters Erin and Colleen also talk about attending the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice. Listen today!
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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 importance of creating community based spaces for women to have impor...
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, about the first six Sisters of St. Joseph, what "founders" they look up to in thei...
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 a part of Nuns on the Bus!
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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 stretch our imaginations in terms of God's love. Listen today!
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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 Father Greg to becoming a Jesuit, the importance of creating a community of cherishe...
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!
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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!
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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 we all must be connected to the suffering of the world. Listen today!
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