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Beyond the Habit

Beyond the Habit

By: Sister Erin McDonald and Sister Colleen Gibson
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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.© 2026 Beyond the Habit Spirituality
Episodes
  • We Find Our Voices Together
    Mar 10 2026

    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 for each other's gifts. Listen today!

    Resources:

    • Learn more about Gen Verde.
    • Check out the music of Gen Verde.
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    49 mins
  • God Can Work Through Anybody
    Feb 24 2026

    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, and Priest. Listen today!

    Resources:

    • Find Father James Martin's New Book, Work in Progress: Confessions of a Busboy, Dishwasher, Caddy, Usher, Factory Worker, Bank Teller, Corporate Tool, and Priest, here.
    • Listen to The Spiritual Life podcast with Father James Martin here.
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    58 mins
  • Light Your One Match
    Dec 2 2025

    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. Listen today!

    Resources:

    • Learn more about Cameron.
    • Find Cameron's books.


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    52 mins
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