***This podcast deals with mature topics such as personal struggles, abuse, or trauma. Certain episodes may not be appropriate for sensitive ears.***

Welcome to Season 3 of Hope Stories with Sister Josephine. In this Season 3 opening episode, Sister Josephine Garrett shares how the mission of this podcast is shifting into even deeper territory: what it means to hurt in the Church and still hope. Inspired by the Jubilee Year of Hope and Isaiah 61, Sister Josephine invites us to walk with witnesses who’ve experienced pain, silence, and loss within the Body of Christ, but who chose to return or remain. This season promises to be deeply honest, deeply Catholic, and deeply healing.

Season 3 theme: Finding hope in the many dimensions of "gift," while hurting in the Church.

Guiding Question:
“Have you left the Catholic Church and returned, or been pushed to the edge but chose to stay?”

Links:

• Scripture Foundation: Isaiah 61:1–4 “The Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted…”
• Hurting in the Church by Fr. Thomas Berg (OSV Books) – Our first guest for Season 3 and spiritual anchor.

Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com.

Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

Learn more about Sr. Josephine at:
https://nazarethcsfn.org/
https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/

In this episode of Hope Stories, Sister Josephine Garrett meets with Dan and Bethany Meola, the founders of Life Giving Wounds. They discuss the impact of growing up as adult children of divorce and the healing journey experienced by Dan. They share insights into their ministry, which seeks to support others facing similar wounds and reflect deeply on their faith and personal testimonies. Bethany provides an outside perspective on how Dan's past affected their relationship and marriage. Together, they offer hope and encouragement to both parents considering divorce and adults who have experienced it as children.

Links:

• Dan and Bethany's Book: Life Giving Wounds
• Life Giving Wounds Ministry
• Difficulties Married Couples Face
• Blessed Marie-Clémentine Anuarite Nengapeta

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Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com.

Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

Learn more about Sr. Josephine at:
https://nazarethcsfn.org/
https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/

In this episode of the Hope Stories podcast, Sister Josephine Garrett welcomes her close friend Betsy Jenkins, a dedicated mother of two boys diagnosed with autism and ADHD. Betsy shares her heartfelt journey, from the early diagnosis of her sons to the struggles and triumphs of managing their conditions. She discusses how her background in child development prepared her to advocate for her children and how her faith in God has played a crucial role in her family's life. Betsy also reflects on the support and challenges she has faced within the educational system and the Catholic Church and how her husband's unwavering support has helped them navigate their path together. This episode is a touching exploration of resilience, faith, and the unyielding love of a mother.

Links:

• What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
• Parenting Students with Learning Differences
• Patron Saint for this Episode: Saint Thorlak of Iceland

This episode is sponsored by Box of Joy®. Donate a Box of Joy at boxofjoy.org.
Box of Joy is a ministry of Cross Catholic Outreach.

Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com.

Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

Learn more about Sr. Josephine at:
https://nazarethcsfn.org/
https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/