
OSV Talks
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.
Episodes
93 episodes
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...
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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...
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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 tha...
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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 tha...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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. ...
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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 workfor...
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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 workfor...
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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 th...
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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 th...
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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 dioces...
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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 dioces...
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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 st...
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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 st...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 emphasiz...
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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 emphasiz...
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Conversation with Melissa Foley - Freed from Your Prison: An Invitation to Healing
The greatest barrier to receiving the love of God is our unresolved wounds and misunderstandings about who God is. Melissa Foley provides a solution to this through teaching people who God is and who they are and by putting the soul in direct c...
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OSV Talks - Freed from Your Prison: An Invitation to Healing - Melissa Foley
The greatest barrier to receiving the love of God is our unresolved wounds and misunderstandings about who God is. Melissa Foley provides a solution to this through teaching people who God is and who they are and by putting the soul in direct c...
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Conversation with Katherine Angulo - Embracing Life As A Pilgrim
Katherine Angulo has lived all over the world, but it is not her travels that define her life as a pilgrim. Katherine explains that living life with the disposition of a pilgrim can create a life of joy, overcome fear and develop a deeper relat...
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OSV Talks - Aceptar la Vida de Peregrino - Katherine Angulo (Spanish)
Katherine Angulo ha vivido por todo el mundo, pero no son sus viajes los que definen su vida como peregrina. Katherine explica que vivir la vida con la disposición de un peregrino puede crear una vida de alegría, ayudar a superar el miedo y des...
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OSV Talks - Embracing Life As A Pilgrim - Katherine Angulo
Katherine Angulo has lived all over the world, but it is not her travels that define her life as a pilgrim. Katherine explains that living life with the disposition of a pilgrim can create a life of joy, overcome fear and develop a deeper relat...
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