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 - The Perfection of Imperfection - Doug Tooke
Perfectionism is perilous. It holds us in place with shame, blame, and judgment. It keeps us from personal holiness and weakens the impact of our ministry. And, sadly, it’s rampant in the Church. As Catholics, we are called instead to healthy s...
OSV Talks - Liturgical Orphans - Dcn. Charlie Echeverry
Did you know that 42% of U.S. Catholics are Latino? If you only count those aged 18 and younger, it's 63%. So how is it that our Catholic communities have become so segregated? In this eye-opening talk, Dcn. Charlie Echeverry calls attention to...
OSV Talks - The Power of Perseverance - Paul Kapsalis
Motivational speaker Paul Kapsalis talks about his life of perseverance and how his understanding of that word has changed over time. Though he found great success through his persistence, it was built on a false sense of self-sufficiency. Over...
OSV Talks - What if They Don't Come Back? - Dan Cellucci
An unspoken fear looms over Catholics this year: “What if things don’t go back to normal?” In his OSV Talk, Dan Cellucci proposes a much-needed response: What if that’s a good thing? What if God is calling us to be much greater than the “old no...
OSV Talks - Sex, Nuns, & Martyrs: The Relevance of Religious Freedom - Montserrat Alvarado
What is religious freedom, really? What is its purpose in the U.S., and how is it abused by those who don’t understand it? In her OSV Talk, Montserrat Alvarado provides a stirring and passionate defense of religious freedom for people of all fa...
Conversation with Sarah Yaklic - Healing Culture by Communicating Presence
Sarah Yaklic is the Chief Digital Officer for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. In her beautiful OSV Talk, she explores the possibility and necessity of mercy in a digital landscape that grows increasingly hostile. She discusses how her own exper...
OSV Talks - Healing Culture by Communicating Presence - Sarah Yaklic
Sarah Yaklic is the Chief Digital Officer for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. In her beautiful OSV Talk, she explores the possibility and necessity of mercy in a digital landscape that grows increasingly hostile. She discusses how her own exper...
OSV Talks - Lost in Encyclical Translation - Brenda Noriega
When we speak our native language, our vocabulary insists on nuances unique to our own experiences. It is no wonder why Pope Francis wrote his encyclical Christus Vivit in Spanish. His understanding of serving the young church came from his exp...
OSV Talks - Undignified Liturgical Music - Justin Dery
From traditional documents to modern performances, liturgical music is a topic for in-depth investigation. This talk walks us through the arresting foundations of Catholic worship music and invites the viewer to re-think the contemporary unders...
OSV Talks - The Subtle Deterioration of True Professionalism - Jason Deuterman
Ministry is not a career…or at least…it shouldn’t be. However, ministry does demand professionalism in both approach and exercise. What does this mean? This talk invites the viewer to assess their own ministry behavior and re-examine the high s...
OSV Talks - Bruce Lee Was a Master Evangelist - Jared Zimmerer
Can Kung Fu inform modern evangelization? The answer is yes and the tactics will startle you! This talk will send you on a mission exploring the practices of a martial artist in sharing the Gospel in the 21st Century. Jared’s love for Bruce Lee...
OSV Talks - Daily Bread Discernment - Sr. Josephine Garrett
From bank executive to religious Sister, conversion can truly turn your life upside down. This change is rooted in discernment. Sr. Josephine crafts a beautiful message of vocation and the need to accept the daily offering of our God for purpos...
OSV Talks - The Inefficient Innovator - Jason Shanks
In his talk, The Inefficient Innovator, Jason Shanks talks about the urgent need for unscaled innovation in ministry and evangelization. Breaking down the methods that have always guided the work of parishes and ministries, Jason challenges his...
Conversation with Dan Cellucci – What if They Don't Come Back?
An unspoken fear looms over Catholics this year: “What if things don’t go back to normal?” In his OSV Talk, Dan Cellucci proposes a much-needed response: What if that’s a good thing? What if God is calling us to be much greater than the “old no...
Conversation with Dcn. Charlie Echeverry – Liturgical Orphans
Did you know that 42% of U.S. Catholics are Latino? If you only count those aged 18 and younger, it's 63%. So how is it that our Catholic communities have become so segregated? In this eye-opening talk, Dcn. Charlie Echeverry calls attention to...
Conversation with Fr. Agustino Torres – The Franciscan Way
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 Paul Kapsalis – The Power of Perseverance
Motivational speaker Paul Kapsalis talks about his life of perseverance and how his understanding of that word has changed over time. Though he found great success through his persistence, it was built on a false sense of self-sufficiency. Over...
Conversation with Montserrat Alvarado – Sex, Nuns, & Martyrs: The Relevance of Religious Freedom
What is religious freedom, really? What is its purpose in the U.S., and how is it abused by those who don’t understand it? In her OSV Talk, Montserrat Alvarado provides a stirring and passionate defense of religious freedom for people of all fa...