OSV Talks

<p>OSV Talks is a series of topics from prominent Catholic leaders to spark discussion, explore new, or re-explore old approaches, and inspire creative thinking, all from the heart of the church. OSV Talks is an OSV Podcasts partner. </p>

Conversation with Bradley Gregory - Faith, Science, and the Importance of Wonder

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 Fall Semester's Free online course “An Introduction to Spirituality” with Dr. Patricia Cooney Hathaway, shms.edu/online OSV Talks is a podcast prese...

07-17
27:24

OSV Talks - Faith, Science, and the Importance of Wonder - Bradley Gregory

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 challenge us in a variety of issues facing the Catholic Church to get the Church talking! Learn more at osvtalks.com. An OSV Podcasts original. ...

07-10
14:34

Conversation with Alejandra Herrera - The Communal Importance of La Quinceanera

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 evangelization and cultural identity formation. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic leaders to inspire and challenge us in a va...

07-03
19:07

OSV Talks - The Communal Importance of La Quinceanera - Alejandra Herrera

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 evangelization and cultural identity formation. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic leaders to inspire and challenge us in a va...

06-26
11:40

Conversation with Jonathan Lewis - Call Me By Name: Spiritual Accompaniment in a Digital World

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 episode is sponsored by the CatholicTV Network on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/CatholicTV OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from promi...

06-19
24:09

OSV Talks - Call Me By Name: Spiritual Accompaniment in a Digital World - Jonathan Lewis

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 Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic leaders to inspire and challenge us in a variety of issues facing the Catholic Ch...

06-12
13:56

Conversation with Jim Coleman - Strengthening Faith Through Suffering & Loss

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 variety of issues facing the Catholic Church to get the Church talking! Learn more at osvtalks.com. An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways...

06-05
20:36

OSV Talks - Strengthening Faith Through Suffering & Loss - Jim Coleman

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 variety of issues facing the Catholic Church to get the Church talking! Learn more at osvtalks.com. An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways...

05-29
13:55

Conversation with Andreas Widmer - The Pope, A Gorilla, and the Meaning of Work

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 leaders to inspire and challenge us in a variety of issues facing the Catholic Church to get the Church talking! Learn more at osvtalks.com. An OSV ...

05-22
19:34

OSV Talks - The Pope, A Gorilla, and the Meaning of Work - Andreas Widmer

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 leaders to inspire and challenge us in a variety of issues facing the Catholic Church to get the Church talking! Learn more at osvtalks.com. An OSV ...

05-15
12:19

Conversation with Bear Woznick - Surfing the Wild Adventure of God's Love

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 presenting topics from prominent Catholic leaders to inspire and challenge us in a variety of issues facing the Catholic Church to get the Church t...

05-08
20:23

OSV Talks - Surfing the Wild Adventure of God's Love - Bear Woznick

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 presenting topics from prominent Catholic leaders to inspire and challenge us in a variety of issues facing the Catholic Church to get the Church t...

05-01
15:23

Conversation with Katie Herzing - Creating Positive Change in Parishes

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. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic leaders to inspire and challenge us in a variety of issues facing the Catholi...

04-25
20:41

OSV Talks - Creating Positive Change in Parishes - Katie Herzing

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. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic leaders to inspire and challenge us in a variety of issues facing the Catholi...

04-17
13:40

Conversation with Fr. Joshua Whitfield - Heart on Fire: Redeeming Catholic Preaching

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 challenge us in a variety of issues facing the Catholic Church to get the Church talking! Learn more at osvtalks.com. An OSV Podcasts original. Disco...

04-10
19:40

OSV Talks - Heart on Fire: Redeeming Catholic Preaching - Fr. Joshua Whitfield

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 challenge us in a variety of issues facing the Catholic Church to get the Church talking! Learn more at osvtalks.com. An OSV Podcasts original. Disco...

04-03
14:48

Conversation with Giancarlo Bernini - Using Magic to Understand the Mystery of Faith

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 topics from prominent Catholic leaders to inspire and challenge us in a variety of issues facing the Catholic Church to get the Church talking! L...

03-27
21:36

OSV Talks - Using Magic to Understand the Mystery of Faith - Giancarlo Bernini

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 topics from prominent Catholic leaders to inspire and challenge us in a variety of issues facing the Catholic Church to get the Church talking! L...

03-20
17:23

Conversation with Eric Groth - Producing Catholic Films for Atheists

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 for others. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic leaders to inspire and challenge us in a variety of issues facing the ...

03-13
21:24

OSV Talks - Producing Catholic Films for Atheists - Eric Groth

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 for others. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic leaders to inspire and challenge us in a variety of issues facing the ...

03-06
15:21

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