Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN

Sr. Josephine Garrett is joined by her parents, Aunt Dee and Uncle Billy, for a moving discussion about loving well, praying through struggle, seeing blessings, and recognizing the awesome gift of God's mercies. NOTES What We Have Seen and Heard: A Pastoral Letter on Evangelization from the Black Bishops of the United States Sr. Thea Bowman’s June 1989 Address to U.S. Catholic Bishops Demysti...

Sister Josephine is joined by her friend and fellow Catholic speaker Chika Anyanwu to talk about life as a missionary, staying authentic while preaching the Gospel, and how her Nigerian roots and immigrant perspective shapes her faith and role within the Church.  Resources:  Chika's website My Encounter: How I Met Jesus in Prayer by Chika Anyanwu This episode is sponsored by GIA Publications...

Sister Josephine shares an intimate, moving conversation with Jennifer Monette about the struggles and hope found through single parenting as a faithful Catholic. This episode is sponsored by GIA Publications The Fire This Time:  A Black Catholic Sourcebook Promo Code:  HOPE10 CLICK HERE Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book...

Sr. Josephine sits down with the parents of Deanna Johnston (previous episode), Deacon Chip and Anne Marie Jones, about their faith journeys to and within the Catholic Church, from the perspective of individuals and as a married couple raising children in the faith. And they share the beautiful witness and steadfast faith of Anne Marie during a period of illness. Follow Deacon Chip on his blog Tal...

Busy mom of four and Director of Marriage and Family Life in the Diocese of Tyler, Deanna Johnston, reminds us all how God invites us all to give everything to Him, even our messes. Sr. Josephine and Deanna share an honest, enlightening conversation about what it feels like to navigate not "feeling Black enough" and belonging to the Body of Christ. Deanna's ministry connections: St....

In this episode Sr. Josephine sits down with fellow Catholic podcaster and speaker Gloria Purvis to learn about the deep hope that has guided and inspired Gloria's life. This conversation is a treat -- an intimate, tender conversation between dear friends. Follow Gloria on instagram @iamgloriapurvis. This episode is sponsored by Sacred Heart Major Seminary. Visit shms.edu/online to learn more...

This episode is sponsored by:  Ave Maria Press with Regina Boyd's new book Leaving Loneliness Behind.  Tired of feeling lonely? Regina Boyd’s NEW book Leaving Loneliness Behind will help you build meaningful relationships and will cover the five keys to emotional intimacy: connection, vulnerability, conflict and communication, healing, and self-gift.   Get your copy now at avemariapress.com a...

Fr. Robert P. Boxie, III , a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is the chaplain at Howard University and the priest-in-residence at Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. Sister sits down for a conversation with Father Boxie about, among other things, how to  help develop and support personal ownership the Catholic faith in young people. Along the way, he shares how his parents did this for him....

Alva Alford is a mother who has found love, peace, and courage through abiding in Jesus Christ. Join Sr. Josephine as she walks with Alva, a dear friend and school parent, through her personal story about her growing relationship with the Catholic faith. Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation . Available at...

Join Sr. Josephine Garrett for a walk down memory lane with her college friend and fellow Catholic convert, Dr. Larry Mitnaul. Sr. Josephine and Dr. Mitnaul landed at University of Dallas, a Catholic institution, as Protestant undergrads -- one of them not even realizing UD was Catholic at the time! Today, Dr. Mitnaul is a double board certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist and father...

Join Sr. Josephine Garrett for a conversation with one of the youngest permanent deacons in the world, Deacon Michael Parker, and his wife JaVaunda, a convert to the Catholic faith.  NOTES Sr. Josephine's show resources Pray the Rosary with OSV Prays podcast USCCB Church Documents on the Permanent Diaconate Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church , St. Amant, LA Holy Family School , Port...

Sr. Josephine Garrett is joined by her good friend Fr. Josh Johnson for a laughter-filled, inspiring conversation about the reach of God's hope and how falling in love changes everything. NOTES Fr. Josh Johnson: @FrJoshJohnson, Ask Fr. Josh podcast ( www. AscensionPress.com/askfatherjosh ) Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Baton Rouge, LA ( https://sacredheartbr.org ) Fr. Augustus Tolton...

In this episode Sr. Josephine has the joy of talking with Sr. Angela Cresswell , a fellow sister of the Sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth . SHOW NOTES What We Have Seen and Heard: A Pastoral Letter on Evangelization from the Black Bishops of the United States Sr. Thea Bowman’s June 1989 Address to U.S. Catholic Bishops Demystifying Catholic Terms, with Sr. Josephine Journey to a new depth of h...

There are terms some Catholic Christians use that can sound mysterious and unapproachable to those less acquainted with Catholic theology and practice. We want everyone to come along for the ride, so Sr. Josephine takes a few minutes to explain a few things! SHOW NOTES "Adoration": Learn more about the Catholic understanding of the Eucharist as well as the practice of Eucharistic Adorati...

Learn more about the inspiration for Sr. Josephine's first podcast! SHOW NOTES Gaudium et spes, A Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World What We Have Seen and Heard: A Pastoral Letter on Evangelization from the Black Bishops of the United States  Sr. Thea Bowman's June 1989 Address to U.S. Catholic Bishops Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circ...

Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN explores extraordinary stories of hope hidden within the ordinary lives we lead.   Sr. Josephine loves the transformational power and gift stories have to reveal deep truth about the purpose and meaning of our lives. As a Catholic writer, speaker, and mental health counselor, Sr. Josephine helps people discover and abide within places and relationships...