For centuries, people have pinned science and faith against each other. But what if we used science to enrich our faith? Bradley Gregory proposes that the practice of wonder can lead us back to the historic position of the Church that sees them as complementary. This episode is sponsored by Sacred Heart Major Seminary: Register for this upcoming Fa…

For centuries, people have pinned science and faith against each other. But what if we used science to enrich our faith? Bradley Gregory proposes that the practice of wonder can lead us back to the historic position of the Church that sees them as complementary. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic leaders to inspire and…

Rituals play a crucial role in our lives and impact how we interact with others, God, and the world. Rites of passage shape us and provide opportunities for spiritual formation at an individual and communal level. Alejandra Herrera proposes that celebrating the Quinceañera as a rite of passage can serve young Latinas as an opportunity for evangeliz…

Rituals play a crucial role in our lives and impact how we interact with others, God, and the world. Rites of passage shape us and provide opportunities for spiritual formation at an individual and communal level. Alejandra Herrera proposes that celebrating the Quinceañera as a rite of passage can serve young Latinas as an opportunity for evangeliz…

Everyone can evangelize by learning someone's name and intentionally building long term relationship with them – spiritual accompaniment. Jonathan Lewis proposes that parishes need to prioritize this formation into every ministry and aspect of parish life in order to respond to the crisis of adults young and old drifting away from the Church. This …

Everyone can evangelize by learning someone's name and intentionally building long term relationship with them – spiritual accompaniment. Jonathan Lewis proposes that parishes need to prioritize this formation into every ministry and aspect of parish life in order to respond to the crisis of adults young and old drifting away from the Church. OSV T…

Walking in faith may be difficult, but God orders our steps. Jim Coleman takes us on a powerful journey through immense suffering from the loss of his son to the opioid epidemic, and both finding and maintaining his faith amidst the pain. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic leaders to inspire and challenge us in a varie…

Walking in faith may be difficult, but God orders our steps. Jim Coleman takes us on a powerful journey through immense suffering from the loss of his son to the opioid epidemic, and both finding and maintaining his faith amidst the pain. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic leaders to inspire and challenge us in a varie…

The majority of us are disengaged at work. As Catholics, we understand work to be a collaboration in God's creative power. Andreas Widmer explains what the purpose of work/business is and how to become a more engaged, happy and creative workforce, as well as a more humane economy. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic lea…

The majority of us are disengaged at work. As Catholics, we understand work to be a collaboration in God's creative power. Andreas Widmer explains what the purpose of work/business is and how to become a more engaged, happy and creative workforce, as well as a more humane economy. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic lea…

If we constantly operate within our comfort zone, we'll never grow. World Champion Surfer Bear Woznick believes that "the most radical quest you can have in life is to abandon yourself to the wild adventure of God's will." This talk journeys through a surfer's guide to taking risks and immersing yourself in God's love. OSV Talks is a podcast presen…

If we constantly operate within our comfort zone, we'll never grow. World Champion Surfer Bear Woznick believes that "the most radical quest you can have in life is to abandon yourself to the wild adventure of God's will." This talk journeys through a surfer's guide to taking risks and immersing yourself in God's love. OSV Talks is a podcast presen…

Change isn’t something that some people love and others hate – it’s just that we each have different needs. Katie Herzing believes the disconnect between where we are and where we want to go – whether in a Catholic parish, non-profit, or diocese – lies within our personal struggles with change and lack of understanding of different change styles. O…

Change isn’t something that some people love and others hate – it’s just that we each have different needs. Katie Herzing believes the disconnect between where we are and where we want to go – whether in a Catholic parish, non-profit, or diocese – lies within our personal struggles with change and lack of understanding of different change styles. O…

Without a heart on fire, a preacher can't preach; and without a heart like kindling, ready to catch, the listener can't listen. Fr. Joshua Whitfield proposes an urgent need to renew Catholic preaching in a world of fading faith and practical steps to do so. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic leaders to inspire and chal…

Without a heart on fire, a preacher can't preach; and without a heart like kindling, ready to catch, the listener can't listen. Fr. Joshua Whitfield proposes an urgent need to renew Catholic preaching in a world of fading faith and practical steps to do so. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic leaders to inspire and chal…

We may often get frustrated and skeptical with aspects of the faith we don't understand or can't physically see, but we need to be reminded that mystery is actually a necessary part of the journey. With a riveting magic show, Giancarlo Bernini shows us that we have enough to trust what we don't yet understand. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topi…

We may often get frustrated and skeptical with aspects of the faith we don't understand or can't physically see, but we need to be reminded that mystery is actually a necessary part of the journey. With a riveting magic show, Giancarlo Bernini shows us that we have enough to trust what we don't yet understand. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topi…

You might be the only Bible someone ever reads. Keeping this in mind, through artfully made and spiritually rich content, Eric Groth likes to produce Catholic films for Atheists. Taking us on a journey through his own faith life, Groth emphasizes the importance of letting God interrupt your life, and allowing him to work through you to do the same …

You might be the only Bible someone ever reads. Keeping this in mind, through artfully made and spiritually rich content, Eric Groth likes to produce Catholic films for Atheists. Taking us on a journey through his own faith life, Groth emphasizes the importance of letting God interrupt your life, and allowing him to work through you to do the same …

The greatest barrier to receiving the love of God is our unresolved wounds and misunderstandings about who God is. Melissa Foley provides a solution to this through teaching people who God is and who they are and by putting the soul in direct contact with God in a way that they can receive his love. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from pro…

The greatest barrier to receiving the love of God is our unresolved wounds and misunderstandings about who God is. Melissa Foley provides a solution to this through teaching people who God is and who they are and by putting the soul in direct contact with God in a way that they can receive his love. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from pro…

Katherine Angulo has lived all over the world, but it is not her travels that define her life as a pilgrim. Katherine explains that living life with the disposition of a pilgrim can create a life of joy, overcome fear and develop a deeper relationship with God. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic leaders to inspire and …

Katherine Angulo ha vivido por todo el mundo, pero no son sus viajes los que definen su vida como peregrina. Katherine explica que vivir la vida con la disposición de un peregrino puede crear una vida de alegría, ayudar a superar el miedo y desarrollar una relación más profunda con Dios. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catho…

Katherine Angulo has lived all over the world, but it is not her travels that define her life as a pilgrim. Katherine explains that living life with the disposition of a pilgrim can create a life of joy, overcome fear and develop a deeper relationship with God. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic leaders to inspire and …

Robert Feduccia tackles the monumental task of summarizing the entire New Testament into one simple sentence. Using his experiences of pilgrimage and work in youth ministry, Robert shares how to live more deeply into the mission of healing, restoring, unifying and reconciling all things through Jesus. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from p…

Robert Feduccia tackles the monumental task of summarizing the entire New Testament into one simple sentence. Using his experiences of pilgrimage and work in youth ministry, Robert shares how to live more deeply into the mission of healing, restoring, unifying and reconciling all things through Jesus. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from p…

The challenge of leaving comfortable programs and familiar classrooms is the real work of missionary discipleship. Tracey Lamont argues that for our Church to embrace its capacity to meet the needs of young people and bring them back, a new ecclesial imagination is needed to form authentic community surrounded by real listening and dialogue. OSV Ta…

The challenge of leaving comfortable programs and familiar classrooms is the real work of missionary discipleship. Tracey Lamont argues that for our Church to embrace its capacity to meet the needs of young people and bring them back, a new ecclesial imagination is needed to form authentic community surrounded by real listening and dialogue. OSV Ta…

Bodies and souls cannot be divided on this side of Paradise and Samantha Kelly has found an unlikely way to let her soul pray while she works out. In her words, “a holy hour at the gym” isn’t scandalous, but rather it’s a way to unite our bodies to Christ and offer up sufferings for others. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Ca…

Bodies and souls cannot be divided on this side of Paradise and Samantha Kelly has found an unlikely way to let her soul pray while she works out. In her words, “a holy hour at the gym” isn’t scandalous, but rather it’s a way to unite our bodies to Christ and offer up sufferings for others. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Ca…

Using colorful examples in the lives of saints, John O’Brien presents some of the dangers of man-made ideology when they infect the mystery of the Catholic faith and the methods of catechesis. John posits that catechesis is an art, not a technique and that the interior life is the most important priority of catechesis. OSV Talks is a podcast presen…

Using colorful examples in the lives of saints, John O’Brien presents some of the dangers of man-made ideology when they infect the mystery of the Catholic faith and the methods of catechesis. John posits that catechesis is an art, not a technique and that the interior life is the most important priority of catechesis. OSV Talks is a podcast presen…

What happens to Catholic schools when the economic model guarantees that it loses money? Andrea Chavez-Kopp takes a critical look at the challenges facing the fragile Catholic school ecosystem including diversity, enrollment, inclusion and competitive salaries. She argues that resolving these problems is going to take solutions that attract people …

What happens to Catholic schools when the economic model guarantees that it loses money? Andrea Chavez-Kopp takes a critical look at the challenges facing the fragile Catholic school ecosystem including diversity, enrollment, inclusion and competitive salaries. She argues that resolving these problems is going to take solutions that attract people …

Where do you fall in a four-part square made up of Subversives, Managers, Squatters & Enablers? Joel Stepanek gives a fresh look at how the dynamic between people within an organization builds culture, impacts toxicity in work environments and ultimately, determines what kind of fruit that organization bears. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topic…

Where do you fall in a four-part square made up of Subversives, Managers, Squatters & Enablers? Joel Stepanek gives a fresh look at how the dynamic between people within an organization builds culture, impacts toxicity in work environments and ultimately, determines what kind of fruit that organization bears. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topic…

As the founder of a men’s ministry, James Baxter unpacks the creative process of starting a business within the Church. As he highlights his experiences with challenges and inspiration, Baxter illuminates how God and the social teachings of the Church call us all to be and do so much more for companies and companions. OSV Talks is a podcast present…

As the founder of a men’s ministry, James Baxter unpacks the creative process of starting a business within the Church. As he highlights his experiences with challenges and inspiration, Baxter illuminates how God and the social teachings of the Church call us all to be and do so much more for companies and companions. OSV Talks is a podcast present…

We become what we see. Timothy O’Malley argues that the pornographic gaze isn’t unique to porn, but rather happens anytime we see a person as object. Timothy offers that the Eucharist can help to form and heal this gaze and respond to others in love. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic leaders to inspire and challenge u…

We become what we see. Timothy O’Malley argues that the pornographic gaze isn’t unique to porn, but rather happens anytime we see a person as object. Timothy offers that the Eucharist can help to form and heal this gaze and respond to others in love. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic leaders to inspire and challenge u…

Using the story of Nehemiah in the Old Testament, Louis Damani Jones shares tools for how to live out Catholic Social Doctrine in our daily lives. Despite the challenges, the essence of living out this teaching is love and the renewal of society and the family go hand in hand. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic leaders…

Using the story of Nehemiah in the Old Testament, Louis Damani Jones shares tools for how to live out Catholic Social Doctrine in our daily lives. Despite the challenges, the essence of living out this teaching is love and the renewal of society and the family go hand in hand. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic leaders…

While some associate catechesis with formal education, Ela Milewska paints an image of the impact a catechesist has as a witness of faith and a keeper of the memory of God. She invites lay persons to embrace this role not through formal education, but rather, through small moments in everyday life. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prom…

While some associate catechesis with formal education, Ela Milewska paints an image of the impact a catechesist has as a witness of faith and a keeper of the memory of God. She invites lay persons to embrace this role not through formal education, but rather, through small moments in everyday life. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prom…

Michael Kenney was only 14 when abortion became legal in the United States. Since then he became a lawyer and expert in constitutional law. Sharing the history of abortion in America, Michael describes how the evil of abortion is unconstitutional as well as contrary to natural law. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic le…

Michael Kenney was only 14 when abortion became legal in the United States. Since then he became a lawyer and expert in constitutional law. Sharing the history of abortion in America, Michael describes how the evil of abortion is unconstitutional as well as contrary to natural law. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic le…

Musician Steve Angrisano draws an unlikely comparison between liturgical music and a man landing on the moon. The obstacles to accomplishing either one of these tasks is simply a failure of imagination. Steve uses the language of music to ask the question, “Are we bringing the best of who we are to the most important thing we do?” OSV Talks is a po…

Musician Steve Angrisano draws an unlikely comparison between liturgical music and a man landing on the moon. The obstacles to accomplishing either one of these tasks is simply a failure of imagination. Steve uses the language of music to ask the question, “Are we bringing the best of who we are to the most important thing we do?” OSV Talks is a po…

In a world where power is gained by winning, Leonard DeLorenzo posits finding one’s own Christian identity by losing on purpose. Citing examples from his own father and John the Baptist, DeLorenzo weaves together stories of action: of sacrifice and courage to lose in the face of a culture that demands gaining at all costs for the sake of Christ. OS…