

Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN
OSV Podcasts
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 of stories, and their ability to reveal deep truths about the purpose and meaning of our lives. As a Catholic Christian writer, speaker, and mental health counselor, Sr. Josephine helps people discover and abide within places and relationships where they can be received wholeheartedly as gift. Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine. Her new book, HOPE: An Invitation, is now available at osvcatholicbookstore.com.
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Dec 4, 2023 • 34min
Motherhood at the Feet of Jesus, with Jennifer Monette
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 PublicationsThe Fire This Time: A Black Catholic SourcebookPromo Code: HOPE10CLICK HEREJourney to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.Learn more about Sr. Josephine at: https://nazarethcsfn.org/https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/

Nov 20, 2023 • 43min
Knowing God’s Presence, with Deacon Chip and Anne Marie Jones
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 Tall, Bald, and Called. Deacon Chip currently serves at The Catholic Church of the Nativity in Bartlett, TN.This episode is sponsored by GIA PublicationsThe Fire This Time: A Black Catholic SourcebookPromo Code: HOPE10CLICK HEREJourney to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.Learn more about Sr. Josephine at: https://nazarethcsfn.org/https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/

Nov 6, 2023 • 31min
God Wants My Mess Too, with Deanna Johnston
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. Philip Institute of Catechesis and Evangelization, Diocese of Tyler, TXWitness to LoveFollow Deanna on X @deannamj131.This episode is sponsored by The Catholic Theology Show with Dr. Michael Dauphinais, https://catholic-theology-show.castos.com/Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.Learn more about Sr. Josephine at: https://nazarethcsfn.org/https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/

Oct 16, 2023 • 34min
Engulfed in Flames and Unharmed, with Gloria Purvis
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. Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.Learn more about Sr. Josephine at: https://nazarethcsfn.org/https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/

Oct 2, 2023 • 28min
Spiritual Motherhood is Not a Contingency Plan, with Regina Boyd
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 and don't miss the companion workbook and a FREE video series!Visit: www.avemariapress.comJourney to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.Learn more about Sr. Josephine at: https://nazarethcsfn.org/https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/

Sep 18, 2023 • 35min
Taking Ownership & Seeing Hope, with Father Robert Boxie
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. This episode is sponsored by The Catholic Theology Show with Dr. Michael Dauphinais, https://catholic-theology-show.castos.com/Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.Learn more about Sr. Josephine at: https://nazarethcsfn.org/https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/

Sep 4, 2023 • 21min
Faith Without Shame, with Alva Alford
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 osvcatholicbookstore.com. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.Learn more about Sr. Josephine at: https://nazarethcsfn.org/https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/

Aug 21, 2023 • 35min
Faith in its Fullness, with Dr. Larry Mitnaul
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 of five. When he's not at the clinic or consulting for organizations he's meeting parents, teens and medical school students via TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube or his PBS Show, "Cause for Hope".NOTESSr. Josephine's show resourcesDr. Larry Mitnaul@doctormitnaulJourney to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.Learn more about Sr. Josephine at: https://nazarethcsfn.org/https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/

Aug 7, 2023 • 36min
Victory in Surrender, with the Parkers
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. NOTESSr. Josephine's show resourcesPray the Rosary with OSV Prays podcastUSCCB Church Documents on the Permanent DiaconateOur Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Amant, LAHoly Family School, Port Allen, LAJourney to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.Learn more about Sr. Josephine at: https://nazarethcsfn.org/https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/

Jul 17, 2023 • 44min
The Reach of God’s Hope, with Fr. Josh Johnson
Fr. Josh Johnson and Sr. Josephine Garrett discuss the reach of God's hope and the transformative power of falling in love with Jesus. They touch on topics like friendship, faith, navigating identity in a multi-racial family, creating community in an inner-city parish, and the inclusive nature of faith and hope.