Episodes

  • Freedom is for All of Us
    Oct 1 2024

    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!

    Resources:

    • Learn more about NETWORK.
    • Find a Nuns on the Bus stop near you!
    • Listen to Just Politics or hear Sisters Erin and Colleen on an episode of Just Politics here.
    • Check out the book Called to Action: NETWORK's 50 Years of Political Ministry
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    44 mins
  • Seeking the Common Good
    Sep 17 2024

    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!

    Resources:

    • Learn more about the Ignatian Solidarity Network.
    • Take the Voting is an Act of Love Pledge.
    • Learn about the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice.
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    48 mins
  • Love with its Sleeves Rolled Up
    Sep 3 2024

    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 cherished belonging, and why he'd rather be faithful than successful. Sisters Colleen and Erin also talk about the journey the last four seasons of the podcast has taken them on. Listen today!

    Resources:

    • Learn more about Homeboy Industries
    • Find Father Greg's Books.
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    49 mins
  • Beyond the Binary
    Jun 4 2024

    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:

    • Read Max's published works here.
    • Find LGBTQ+ Resources for Catholics at Outreach
    • Learn about Catholic LGBTQ+ outreach, advocacy and more from New Ways Ministry
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    48 mins
  • Reconciliation
    May 21 2024

    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:

    • Learn more about the Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation.
    • Find out more about Restorative Justice from Catholic Mobilizing Network.
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    47 mins
  • Build Bridges Not Walls
    May 7 2024

    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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    55 mins
  • Called to Preach
    Apr 23 2024

    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:

    • Learn more about Kayla.
    • See Kayla preach.
    • Here more from women preachers at Catholic Women Preach.
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    52 mins
  • What Sisters Read
    Apr 9 2024

    In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen are joined by Sister Sarah Simmons for a conversation about books! The sisters talk about some of their favorite genres, the importance of the media we consume, and how stories let us connect with other peoples experiences. Listen Today!

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    40 mins