
Beyond the Habit
A podcast moving beyond everyday assumptions of what it means to be Catholic, find common ground, create unity, and talk about real life issues, hosted by two Catholic Sisters.
Episodes
54 episodes
Troublemaker
In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Sister Simone Campbell, a Sister of Social Service and former Executive Director of Network Lobby for Catholic Social Justice. They talk about the communal nature of hope, the need for collect...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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46:52

A Faith that Moves Mountains
In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview José-Arnulfo Cabrera, the Deputy Director of National Policy & Campaign at the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights. They talk about José's advocacy work, how his faith has influenced his...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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43:19

Finding Peace
In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen once again speak with Eric Clayton, author of the new book Finding Peace Here and Now and co-author of the new children's book Our Mother Too: Mary Embraces the World with
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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49:52
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Seeking a New Hour
In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Serena Martin, the Executive Director of New Hour, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women and children impacted by incarceration. They talk about sharing stories as a form of advocacy, the ...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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42:49
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Sisters at the Movies
In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview John Dougherty, writer of the weekly column The Catholic Movie Club for America magazine. They talk about the ways sisters have been portrayed in films and television over the years, how...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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53:55
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Changing the Narrative
In our Lenten episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Elizabeth Donnelly, better know as Betty Anne Donnelly, Co-founder of Catholic Women Preach and the project's current Preaching Coordinator. They talk about her work on debt relief...
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Put Down the Sharpie, Pick Up the Pencil
In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Cory Johnson, a Jesuit Volunteer in Anchorage, Alaska, where he serves as an environmental justice advocate and lives in an intentional community with three other young men. They talk about bu...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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51:56

What Am I Made For?
In our first episode of Season Six, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview theologian, author, and podcaster, Dan Horan. They discuss Dan's journey from religious life to life as a lay Catholic theologian, the vulnerability of discernment, the role...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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Messy Advent
In our final episode of the season, Sisters Erin and Colleen have a conversation with Sister Sarah Simmons about Advent. They talk about their own traditions, the ways they pray during Advent, and the importance of slowing down and being presen...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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35:39

The Spirit of Pilgrimage
In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Krista Bailey Murphy and Sister Michelle Lesher, who recently took part in a pilgrimage on a heritage journey to Le Puy, France, the founding location of the Sisters of St. Joseph. They talk a...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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45:39

Thirsty for Joy
In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Brother Matt Wooters, a Jesuit Brother currently working as the Assistant Director of Campus Ministry at John Carroll University. They talk about the importance of curiosity in building relati...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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52:53

Take Our Survey!
Hey there, Beyond the Habit listeners! We want to know what you think of our podcast! We just launched our first listener survey and we want to hear from you! Is there someone you want to hear us talk to? Or is there a topic you thi...
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Catholic and Feminist
In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Samantha Povlock, founder of FemCatholic, an organization that seeks to educate, encourage, and empower Catholic women. They talk about the advocacy and education FemCatholic has been a part o...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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48:18

Formed as Founders
Happy Founders Day! Every October 15th, we celebrate the day all Sisters of St. Joseph were founded in Le Puy, France. This years Founders Day also begins the celebration of the sisters 375th anniversary. In today's episode, Sisters Erin and Co...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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47:01

Freedom is for All of Us
In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Sister Eilis McCulloh, a Sister of the Humility of Mary. Sister Eilis serves as the Grassroots Education and Organizing Specialist for NETWORK, and also is the co-host of the podcast,
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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44:10

Seeking the Common Good
In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Christopher Kerr, Executive Director of the Ignatian Solidarity Network, a lay led national social justice education and advocacy organization grounded in Catholic social teaching. They ...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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48:13

Love with its Sleeves Rolled Up
In our first episode of Season Five, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Father Greg Boyle, a Jesuit priest, bestselling author, and the founder and director of Homeboy Industries, the largest and most successful gang intervention, rehab, and re...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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Beyond the Binary
In our final episode of Season Four, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Max Kuzma, a transgender man who writes about the intersection of queerness and faith. They talk about finding the beauty in messiness, the importance of seeking out ...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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47:30

Reconciliation
In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Father Dave Kelly, Founder and Executive Director of Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation in Chicago. They talk about restorative justice, the importance of sitting in uncomfortable space...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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47:16

Build Bridges Not Walls
In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Father David Neuhaus, a Jesuit priest who is a scholar and professor of Theology in the Holy Land. Father David talks with the sisters about what life is like right now for him living in Jerus...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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55:09

Called to Preach
In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Kayla August, a dynamic preacher and doctoral student of theology and education at Boston College. They talk about the importance of women preachers, how our stories can ignite something...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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51:50

What Sisters Read
In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen are joined by Sister Sarah Simmons for a conversation about books! The sisters talk about some of their favorite genres, the importance of the media we consume, and how stories let us connect with other...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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40:07

Owning Identity
In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Dr. Tia Noelle Pratt, a sociologist of religion who is currently working on a book entitled Faithful and Devoted: Racism and Identity in the African American Catholic Experience. They talk abo...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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51:44
