Episodes

  • Summer Recs from the Sisters
    Jun 17 2025

    In our final episode of the season, Sisters Erin and Colleen share their recommendations for the summer! From books and podcasts to music and things to watch, the sisters talk about what they're looking forward to this summer, and what you might enjoy too!

    Find the full list of the sisters recommendations, including links, at our website here: https://beyondthehabitpod.com/blog/

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    35 mins
  • Troublemaker
    Jun 3 2025

    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!

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    47 mins
  • A Faith that Moves Mountains
    May 20 2025

    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!

    Resources:

    • Learn more about José's work at CHIRLA.
    • Find more information on the other immigration work mentioned in this episode, and ways you can take action at:
      • NETWORK Lobby
      • Ignatian Solidarity Network
      • FIRM (Fair Immigration Reform Movement)
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    43 mins
  • Finding Peace
    May 6 2025

    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!

    Resources:

    • Find all of Eric’s Books Here.
    • Find the children's book Our Mother Too Here.
    • Listen to our first episode with Eric, Finding God in all Stories, Here.
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    50 mins
  • Seeking a New Hour
    Apr 22 2025

    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.

    Resources:

    • Learn more about New Hour
    • Read about the CARE Act for incarcerated mothers.
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    43 mins
  • Sisters at the Movies
    Apr 8 2025

    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!

    Resources:

    • Find the Catholic Movie Club column here.
    • Learn more about John and his writing here.
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    54 mins
  • Changing the Narrative
    Mar 25 2025

    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!

    Resources:

    • Listen to Catholic Women Preach.
    • Lent Resources from the Congregation of St. Joseph
    • Learn more about BuildtheFaith.org, the recipient of the Lenten Gift from Sister Colleen's parish.
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    42 mins
  • Put Down the Sharpie, Pick Up the Pencil
    Mar 11 2025

    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!

    • Learn more about the Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest.
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    52 mins