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
OSV Talks - Why Christians Lose on Purpose - Leonard DeLorenzo
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...
Conversation with Dr. Richard Ludwick - From Marvel to Disney: What Christians Can Learn About Storytelling
With more astounding characters and better villains than Marvel or Disney, why isn’t the story of Jesus resonating with people the way that these companies do? Dr. Richard Ludwick explains that the answer lies in the conviction and authenticity...
OSV Talks - From Marvel to Disney: What Christians Can Learn About Storytelling - Dr. Richard Ludwick
With more astounding characters and better villains than Marvel or Disney, why isn’t the story of Jesus resonating with people the way that these companies do? Dr. Richard Ludwick explains that the answer lies in the conviction and authenticity...
Conversation with Eric Hall - Finding Strength in Weakness: Powerlifting and Cancer
In the midst of Eric Hall’s journey battling an aggressive cancer, this powerlifter found that his healing came as he relinquished control — both in the physical and spiritual sense. In his talk, Eric shares his discovery of how weakness, unite...
OSV Talks - Finding Strength in Weakness: Powerlifting and Cancer - Eric Hall
In the midst of Eric Hall’s journey battling an aggressive cancer, this powerlifter found that his healing came as he relinquished control — both in the physical and spiritual sense. In his talk, Eric shares his discovery of how weakness, unite...
Conversation with Katie Prejean McGrady - Unleashing the Power of the Millennial Catholic Mom
Katie Prejean McGrady explores the conditioning and captivity of online comparison that millennial moms face while trying to raise a family, love their husbands and pursue a relationship with Jesus. In her passionate talk, Katie offers ways for...
OSV Talks - Unleashing the Power of the Millennial Catholic Mom - Katie Prejean McGrady
Katie Prejean McGrady explores the conditioning and captivity of online comparison that millennial moms face while trying to raise a family, love their husbands and pursue a relationship with Jesus. In her passionate talk, Katie offers ways for...
Conversation with Laura Phelps - Sandy Hook & Life at the Foot of the Cross
As the mother of a Sandy Hook survivor, Laura Phelps tackles how to cope with unjust suffering. By unpacking lessons she has learned from Mary, the Mother of God and encountering Scripture, she shows how the interruption of suffering is actuall...
OSV Talks - Sandy Hook & Life at the Foot of the Cross - Laura Phelps
As the mother of a Sandy Hook survivor, Laura Phelps tackles how to cope with unjust suffering. By unpacking lessons she has learned from Mary, the Mother of God and encountering Scripture, she shows how the interruption of suffering is actuall...
Conversation with Miriam Hidalgo - Faith & the Luxury of Food
Admitting that an animal-conscious diet is not always popular, Miriam Hidalgo draws connections between the food that we eat to several environmental problems around the world. Miriam challenges us to enter into a deeper connection between our ...
OSV Talks - La fe y el Privilegio de la Comida - Miriam Hidalgo (Spanish)
Admitiendo que una dieta con conciencia animal no siempre es popular, Miriam Hidalgo establece conexiones entre los alimentos que comemos y varios problemas ambientales en todo el mundo. Miriam nos desafía a entrar en una conexión más profunda ...
OSV Talks - Faith & the Luxury of Food - Miriam Hidalgo
Admitting that an animal-conscious diet is not always popular, Miriam Hidalgo draws connections between the food that we eat to several environmental problems around the world. Miriam challenges us to enter into a deeper connection between our ...
Conversation with Fr. Joshua Johnson - Listen, Pray & Fast: Healing the Racial Divide
What would it take for us to help make our Church and community look a little more like Heaven? Father Joshua Johnson proposes that by exercising our abilities to listen, pray and fast, we can embark on bringing healing to the racial divide.
OSV Talks - Listen, Pray & Fast: Healing the Racial Divide - Fr. Joshua Johnson
What would it take for us to help make our Church and community look a little more like Heaven? Father Joshua Johnson proposes that by exercising our abilities to listen, pray and fast, we can embark on bringing healing to the racial divide.
Conversation with Rachel Ullmann - How the Feminine Genius Heals a Hurting World
In a culture that pressures women to lead like men, Rachel Ullmann makes the case for women to lead with their own feminine genius and describes that as natural innovators, women can bring their unique gifts to healing a hurting world.
OSV Talks - How the Feminine Genius Heals a Hurting World - Rachel Ullmann
In a culture that pressures women to lead like men, Rachel Ullmann makes the case for women to lead with their own feminine genius and describes that as natural innovators, women can bring their unique gifts to healing a hurting world.
Conversation with Kyle Hamilton - Archbishop Noll: A Model for Innovation
Kyle Hamilton, CEO of Our Sunday Visitor draws upon a story of a priest facing fierce anti-Catholicism in small-town Indiana in the early 20th century and how this priest, Archbishop John Francis Noll started an innovative communication revolut...
OSV Talk - Archbishop Noll: A Model for Innovation - Kyle Hamilton
Kyle Hamilton, CEO of Our Sunday Visitor draws upon a story of a priest facing fierce anti-Catholicism in small-town Indiana in the early 20th century and how this priest, Archbishop John Francis Noll started an innovative communication revolut...
Conversation with Pete Burak - The Young Adult Ministry Death Cycle
Let’s be real: Catholic young adult ministry is not in a great place. The majority of Catholic young adult groups and ministers follow a three-year cycle before fizzling out. We’re seeing a mass exodus of young people from the Church—all of who...
OSV Talks - The Young Adult Ministry Death Cycle - Pete Burak
Let’s be real: Catholic young adult ministry is not in a great place. The majority of Catholic young adult groups and ministers follow a three-year cycle before fizzling out. We’re seeing a mass exodus of young people from the Church—all of who...
OSV Talks - The Franciscan Way - Fr. Agustino Torres
As a Franciscan in the Bronx, Fr. Agustino Torres knows how desperately we need to live like St. Francis right now. We need to work where we are and engage our neighbors with love and zeal. We need the poverty of Francis to reveal our own impov...
Conversation with Nathan Chappel - AI and the Future of Generosity
How do you solve the world’s most pressing issues? According to philanthropist Nathan Chappell, it’s by an overall increase in generosity. Incredible things could happen with just a 1% increase in donations across the board. Through the power o...
OSV Talks - AI and the Future of Generosity - Nathan Chappell
How do you solve the world’s most pressing issues? According to philanthropist Nathan Chappell, it’s by an overall increase in generosity. Incredible things could happen with just a 1% increase in donations across the board. Through the power o...
Conversation with Anthony D'Ambrosio – Babel to Pentecost
A lack of vulnerability and the plague of arrogant self-interest destroys relationships. In ministry, like most things, honesty and openness lead to successful mission. This talk walks us through the rawness of Anthony’s life and encourages vie...
OSV Talks - Babel to Pentacost - Anthony D'Ambrosio
A lack of vulnerability and the plague of arrogant self-interest destroys relationships. In ministry, like most things, honesty and openness lead to successful mission. This talk walks us through the rawness of Anthony’s life and encourages vie...