This week’s Say Yes to Holiness 1 on 1 Conversation podcast episode is with Anthony D’Ambrosio, Co-founder of Catholic Creatives, Sherwood Fellows and OSV Innovation Talk speaker. 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. Anthony’s OSV Innovation Talk, “Babel to Pentecost,” walks us through the rawness of Anthony’s life and encourages viewers to be “naked” to one another for purposes of healing and unity. My conversation with Anthony was deeply profound and rich with much to inspire and encourage each of us on […]
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This week’s Say Yes to Holiness 1 on 1 Conversation podcast episode is with Sister Josephine Garrett, religious sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth community and OSV Innovation speaker. speaker. My conversation with Sr Josephine focused upon going even deeper into the topic of her OSV talk, entitled, Daily Bread Discernment. From bank executive to religious Sister, conversion can truly turn your life upside down, and Sister Josephine’s was no different! All conversion and change is rooted in discernment. Sr. Josephine shares a beautiful message about vocation and the need to accept the daily offering of our God for […]
This week’s Say Yes to Holiness 1 on 1 Conversation podcast episode is with Justin Dery, Director of Ministries at St Paul Parish in Seneca, SC and an OSV Innovation Talk speaker. Our conversation revolved around Justin’s talk, entitled, “Undignified Liturgical Music” during which we spoke about what good, true and beautiful liturgical music sounds like, and how we might all grow in our capacity to desire to hear it. Listen to: Episode #94–“Undignified Liturgical Music”–1 on 1 Conversation with Justin Dery Justin Dery is a contemporary Catholic worship leader, singer-songwriter, speaker and youth minister. He studied Music at Rhode […]
This week’s Say Yes to Holiness 1 on 1 Conversation podcast episode is with Deacon Charlie Echeverry, Founder and Managing Director of Black/Brown, and an OSV Innovation Talk speaker. Did you know that 42% of U.S. Catholics are Latino? And 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 the “powderkeg” that is the Latino Catholic community in the U.S. If the Church is to live, we must listen to the voice of God together—rather than […]
This week’s Say Yes to Holiness 1 on 1 Conversation podcast episode is with Dan Cellucci, CEO of the Catholic Leadership Institute. This conversation continues the OSV Innovation Talk speaker series. An unspoken fear looms over Catholics this year: “What if things don’t go back to normal?” In his OSV Talk, “What If They Don’t Come Back?” 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 normal”? In this stirring talk, Cellucci reminds us that Christianity is not about meeting a bare minimum. It’s […]
This week’s Say Yes to Holiness 1 on 1 Conversation podcast episode is with Jared Zimmerer, Director of the Word on Fire Institute, and continues the OSV Innovation Talk speaker series. So, can Kung Fu inform modern evangelization? The answer is yes and the tactics will startle you! This was a part of our conversation as well as Jared’s talk, entitled, “Bruce Lee Was A Master Evangelist” which will send you on a mission to explore how the practices of a martial artist can assist in sharing the Gospel in the 21st Century. Jared’s love for Bruce Lee taught him […]
Our world is fascinated with perfection. Look around and you can see it. People striving to look perfect. People trying to do their work perfectly so they can get a raise or an “A” in a class. Others striving to give the perfect pitch in order to be on a television show or a guest on a podcast. Others straining to deliver the perfect athletic performance in order to win a competition or set a new record in achievement. And others laboring to craft the perfect phrase, perfect come back or perfect joke. Admit it. We all want to be […]
This Say Yes to Holiness podcast episode continues the series of conversations with OSV Innovation Talk speakers. This time the discussion is with Jason Deuterman, Director of Youth, Young Adults, and Campus Ministries in the Diocese of Dallas. With a fearless passion for Christ, Jason Deuterman has made it his mission to be counter cultural and share God’s love with every person. At the very core of his being, Jason believes that every person’s story matters, most especially when experienced through the lens of the greatest story ever told—the story of Jesus Christ. His raw authenticity coupled with an abiding love […]
This Say Yes to Holiness podcast episode continues the series of conversations with recent OSV Innovation Talk speakers. This time the discussion is with Jason Shanks, President of the OSV Institute of Innovation. Jason brings a wealth of background and experience to his role as President of OSV Institute, overseeing the annual OSV Challenge and OSV Talks, both launched to ignite creativity and entrepreneurship in the Catholic Church. His vision for renewal through innovation is unparalleled and stems from his conviction that the Church is evergreen from generation to generation and must be re-presented fresh and anew to today’s modern […]
This Say Yes to Holiness podcast episode finds Christina spending time in conversation with Doug Tooke of ODB Films. Doug also is a recent OSV Innovation Talk speaker. His talk is entitled, The Perfection of Imperfection, and in a very emotional and entertaining way, Doug discusses the pitfalls of perfectionism and how we can learn to be “a candid polaroid in a photoshop world.” Listen to: Episode #71–“The Perfection of Imperfection” Doug is also the Vice President of Mission for both ODB Films and the Renovo Media Group. With Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Philosophy and Theology and a Masters […]