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 Robert Feduccia - Our Mission to Heal, Restore, Unify and Reconcile
Robert Feduccia tackles the monumental task of summarizing the entire New Testament into one simple sentence. Using his experiences of pilgrimage and work in youth ministry, Robert shares how to live more deeply into the mission of healing, res...
OSV Talks - Our Mission to Heal, Restore, Unify and Reconcile - Robert Feduccia
Robert Feduccia tackles the monumental task of summarizing the entire New Testament into one simple sentence. Using his experiences of pilgrimage and work in youth ministry, Robert shares how to live more deeply into the mission of healing, res...
Conversation with Tracey Lamont - Building A Church that Listens
The challenge of leaving comfortable programs and familiar classrooms is the real work of missionary discipleship. Tracey Lamont argues that for our Church to embrace its capacity to meet the needs of young people and bring them back, a new ecc...
OSV Talks - Building A Church that Listens - Tracey Lamont
The challenge of leaving comfortable programs and familiar classrooms is the real work of missionary discipleship. Tracey Lamont argues that for our Church to embrace its capacity to meet the needs of young people and bring them back, a new ecc...
Conversation with Samantha Kelley - Fitness to Holiness: Strengthening Body and Soul
Bodies and souls cannot be divided on this side of Paradise and Samantha Kelly has found an unlikely way to let her soul pray while she works out. In her words, “a holy hour at the gym” isn’t scandalous, but rather it’s a way to unite our bodie...
OSV Talks - Fitness to Holiness: Strengthening Body and Soul - Samantha Kelley
Bodies and souls cannot be divided on this side of Paradise and Samantha Kelly has found an unlikely way to let her soul pray while she works out. In her words, “a holy hour at the gym” isn’t scandalous, but rather it’s a way to unite our bodie...
Conversation with John O'Brien - Human Ideology to Divine Mystery
Using colorful examples in the lives of saints, John O’Brien presents some of the dangers of man-made ideology when they infect the mystery of the Catholic faith and the methods of catechesis. John posits that catechesis is an art, not a techni...
OSV Talks - Humane Ideology to Divine Mystery - John O'Brien
Using colorful examples in the lives of saints, John O’Brien presents some of the dangers of man-made ideology when they infect the mystery of the Catholic faith and the methods of catechesis. John posits that catechesis is an art, not a techni...
Conversation with Andrea Chavez-Kopp - A Critical Look at Catholic Education
What happens to Catholic schools when the economic model guarantees that it loses money? Andrea Chavez-Kopp takes a critical look at the challenges facing the fragile Catholic school ecosystem including diversity, enrollment, inclusion and comp...
OSV Talks - A Critical Look at Catholic Education - Andrea Chavez-Kopp
What happens to Catholic schools when the economic model guarantees that it loses money? Andrea Chavez-Kopp takes a critical look at the challenges facing the fragile Catholic school ecosystem including diversity, enrollment, inclusion and comp...
Conversation with Joel Stepanek - Subversives, Managers, Squatters & Enablers: Which Are You?
Where do you fall in a four-part square made up of Subversives, Managers, Squatters & Enablers? Joel Stepanek gives a fresh look at how the dynamic between people within an organization builds culture, impacts toxicity in work environments ...
OSV Talks - Subversives, Managers, Squatters & Enablers: Which Are You? - Joel Stepanek
Where do you fall in a four-part square made up of Subversives, Managers, Squatters & Enablers? Joel Stepanek gives a fresh look at how the dynamic between people within an organization builds culture, impacts toxicity in work environments ...
Conversation with James Baxter - Catholic Entrepreneur: Starting Something From Nothing
As the founder of a men’s ministry, James Baxter unpacks the creative process of starting a business within the Church. As he highlights his experiences with challenges and inspiration, Baxter illuminates how God and the social teachings of the...
OSV Talks - Catholic Entrepreneur: Starting Something From Nothing - James Baxter
As the founder of a men’s ministry, James Baxter unpacks the creative process of starting a business within the Church. As he highlights his experiences with challenges and inspiration, Baxter illuminates how God and the social teachings of the...
Conversation with Timothy O'Malley - Eucharistic Healing of the Pornographic Gaze
We become what we see. Timothy O’Malley argues that the pornographic gaze isn’t unique to porn, but rather happens anytime we see a person as object. Timothy offers that the Eucharist can help to form and heal this gaze and respond to others in...
OSV Talks - Eucharistic Healing of the Pornographic Gaze - Timothy O'Malley
We become what we see. Timothy O’Malley argues that the pornographic gaze isn’t unique to porn, but rather happens anytime we see a person as object. Timothy offers that the Eucharist can help to form and heal this gaze and respond to others in...
Conversation with Louis Damani Jones - No Excuses: Renewing Culture Through Family
Using the story of Nehemiah in the Old Testament, Louis Damani Jones shares tools for how to live out Catholic Social Doctrine in our daily lives. Despite the challenges, the essence of living out this teaching is love and the renewal of societ...
OSV Talks - No Excuses: Renewing Culture Through Family - Louis Damani Jones
Using the story of Nehemiah in the Old Testament, Louis Damani Jones shares tools for how to live out Catholic Social Doctrine in our daily lives. Despite the challenges, the essence of living out this teaching is love and the renewal of societ...
Conversation with Ela Milewska - Catechesis in Small Moments
While some associate catechesis with formal education, Ela Milewska paints an image of the impact a catechesist has as a witness of faith and a keeper of the memory of God. She invites lay persons to embrace this role not through formal educati...
OSV Talks - Catechesis in Small Moments - Ela Milewska
While some associate catechesis with formal education, Ela Milewska paints an image of the impact a catechesist has as a witness of faith and a keeper of the memory of God. She invites lay persons to embrace this role not through formal educati...
Conversation with Michael Kenney - Equal Justice for All, Except the Unborn
Michael Kenney was only 14 when abortion became legal in the United States. Since then he became a lawyer and expert in constitutional law. Sharing the history of abortion in America, Michael describes how the evil of abortion is unconstitution...
OSV Talks - Equal Justice for All, Except the Unborn - Michael Kenney
Michael Kenney was only 14 when abortion became legal in the United States. Since then he became a lawyer and expert in constitutional law. Sharing the history of abortion in America, Michael describes how the evil of abortion is unconstitution...
Conversation with Steve Angrisano - Music, Liturgy and Moon Landings - Bringing the Best of Who We Are
Musician Steve Angrisano draws an unlikely comparison between liturgical music and a man landing on the moon. The obstacles to accomplishing either one of these tasks is simply a failure of imagination. Steve uses the language of music to ask t...
OSV Talks - Music, Liturgy and Moon Landings: Bringing the Best of Who We Are - Steve Angrisano
Musician Steve Angrisano draws an unlikely comparison between liturgical music and a man landing on the moon. The obstacles to accomplishing either one of these tasks is simply a failure of imagination. Steve uses the language of music to ask t...
Conversation with Leonard DeLorenzo - Why Christians Lose on Purpose
In a world where power is gained by winning, Leonard DeLorenzo posits finding one’s own Christian identity by losing on purpose. Citing examples from his own father and John the Baptist, DeLorenzo weaves together stories of action: of sacrifice...