OSV Talks

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 and courage to lose in the face of a culture that demands gaining at all costs for the sake of Christ. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from promin...

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 of our storytelling and perhaps, our culture is overdue for the world to see God’s Cinematic Universe. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from promin...

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 of our storytelling and perhaps, our culture is overdue for the world to see God’s Cinematic Universe. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from promin...

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, united with Christ, can be a strength. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic leaders to inspire and challenge us in a variety of issue...

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, united with Christ, can be a strength. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic leaders to inspire and challenge us in a variety of issue...

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 the Church to affirm and applaud motherhood by making a space for Catholic moms within the life of the Church. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics fro...

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 the Church to affirm and applaud motherhood by making a space for Catholic moms within the life of the Church. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics fro...

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 actually an invitation to stand at the foot of the cross and enter fully into the life of Christ. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic...

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 actually an invitation to stand at the foot of the cross and enter fully into the life of Christ. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic...

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 faith and our food and a deeper respect for all of God's creation. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic leaders to inspire...

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 faith and our food and a deeper respect for all of God's creation. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic leaders to inspire...

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 entre nuestra fe y nuestra comida y un respeto más profundo por toda la creación de Dios. OSV Talks is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic l...

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 is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic leaders to inspire and challenge us in a variety of issues facing the Catholic Church to get...

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 is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic leaders to inspire and challenge us in a variety of issues facing the Catholic Church to get...

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 is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic leaders to inspire and challenge us in a variety of issues facing the Catholic Church to get the Ch...

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 is a podcast presenting topics from prominent Catholic leaders to inspire and challenge us in a variety of issues facing the Catholic Church to get the Ch...

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 revolution in the Catholic Church across the entire United States. Hamilton outlines how the same challenges that modern Catholics face can be approached using the...

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 revolution in the Catholic Church across the entire United States. Hamilton outlines how the same challenges that modern Catholics face can be approached using the...

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 whom desperately want a community to belong to. What we need is not more or better content. We need spirit-filled disciples living in communion to accomplish t...

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 whom desperately want a community to belong to. What we need is not more or better content. We need spirit-filled disciples living in communion to accomplish t...

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 impoverished spirits. And we need to encounter the poor, not as an opportunity to feel good about ourselves, but as our family, as the very face of Christ. In hi...

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 of artificial intelligence, we have discovered that there are very specific approaches we can take to help the world become more altruistic. And according to...

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 of artificial intelligence, we have discovered that there are very specific approaches we can take to help the world become more altruistic. And according to...

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 viewers to be “naked” to one another for purposes of healing and unity. Watch this full OSV Talk and explore more at: osvtalks.com OSV Talks is a podcast prese...

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 viewers to be “naked” to one another for purposes of healing and unity. Watch this full OSV Talk and explore more at: osvtalks.com OSV Talks is a podcast prese...