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. In the first seaso ...
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The paradox of healing: Life-giving wounds and adult children of divorce with Daniel and Bethany Meola
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In this episode of Hope Stories, Sister Josephine Garrett meets with Dan and Bethany Meola, the founders of Life Giving Wounds. They discuss the impact of growing up as adult children of divorce and the healing journey experienced by Dan. They share insights into their ministry, which seeks to support others facing similar wounds and reflect deeply…
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Not Your Plan but His: Autism and ADHD with Betsy Jenkins
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In this episode of the Hope Stories podcast, Sister Josephine Garrett welcomes her close friend Betsy Jenkins, a dedicated mother of two boys diagnosed with autism and ADHD. Betsy shares her heartfelt journey, from the early diagnosis of her sons to the struggles and triumphs of managing their conditions. She discusses how her background in child d…
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From Darkness to Light: Postpartum Depression with Emily Dery
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In this episode of Hope Stories, Sister Josephine Garrett talks with Emily Dery, a multi-passionate mother of four, about the challenges of postpartum depression and anxiety. Emily shares her personal experiences with three of her pregnancies, the varied symptoms she faced, and how it impacted her family life. She reflects on her path to diagnosis,…
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Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder with Amanda L. Smith, LCSW
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In this episode of Hope Stories with Sister Josephine Garrett, Amanda Smith, a Catholic therapist and executive director at NAMI, shares her insights on borderline personality disorder (BPD) and the transformative potential of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). They discuss the profound emotional pain and fear of abandonment experienced by individ…
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In the Middle: The First Generation American Experience with Maribel Laguna, LPC-S
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In this episode of the Hope Stories podcast, Sister Josephine Garrett welcomes her lifelong friend Maribel Laguna, a licensed professional counselor supervisor and founder of Cor Sacrum Counseling and Consulting. They discuss the unique experiences of first-generation Mexican American women and the mental health challenges they face navigating mult…
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In this episode of the Hope Stories podcast, Sister Josephine Garrett explores the deeply personal and often overlooked experience of infertility with Anne Koshute, co-founder of the Catholic infertility ministry, Springs in the Desert. Anne shares her journey of dealing with infertility, its mental health implications, and the complex emotions of …
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Designed for Relationship: Attachment Wounds with Rebecca Schall, LPC
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In this episode of the Hope Stories podcast, Sister Josephine discusses the vital topic of attachment with Rebecca Schall, LPC, a licensed professional counselor from East Texas. Rebecca delves into the intricacies of attachment wounds—emotional injuries from unmet relational needs—and their impact on mental health and faith. She shares her persona…
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Hope and Healing: Depression and Advocacy with Chris Miller
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In this episode, Chris Miller shares his personal journey battling depression and his extensive work in mental health education and advocacy. As a Silicon Valley resident, school teacher, and youth minister, Chris discusses the impact of depression on his life, the importance of hope, and the various coping mechanisms he's employed, including medic…
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The Cross, Glory & Salvation: Adoption with Jess Echeverry
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This episode discusses mature topics surrounding mental health and includes a mention of suicidal ideation. If you are in crisis, please call, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988, or text or chat with the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. In this episode of 'Hope Stories,' the focus is on the complex and deeply spiritual reali…
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Living in the Wound: Anxiety and Depression with Bishop James Conley
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Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska, shares a deeply personal account of his struggle with anxiety and depression, largely triggered by the clergy abuse scandal. Bishop Conley recounts how his overwhelming responsibilities and traumatic events led to a profound psychological crisis, resulting in a diagnosis of PTSD and major depressive disorde…
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The Love that Heals: Trauma & PTSD with Hope Acquilano
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Sister Josephine welcomes guest Hope Acquilano, a childhood sexual abuse survivor. Hope shares deeply moving testimony of trauma and healing, revealing her struggles with PTSD, flashbacks, and shame. She discusses the crucial role of trauma-informed therapy and EMDR in her recovery and God's presence in her journey. The episode emphasizes the impor…
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God Is Working It Out: Bipolar Disorder with Christian Bentley
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This episode discusses mature topics surrounding mental health and includes a mention of suicidal ideation. If you are in crisis, please call, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988, or text or chat with the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. Sister Josephine welcomes her first guest of Season 2, Christian Bentley, to discuss his …
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Sister Josephine Garrett, CSFN, welcomes listeners to season 2 of Hope Stories, which will explore both the challenges and hope found in a wide-ranging discussion on a variety of mental health topics and conditions. Sister Josephine shares her journey, the challenges faced, and the insights gained while intertwining her spiritual and professional e…
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Rooted in Jesus: Bringing Your Gifts, Awaiting the Kingdom with Archbishop Shelton Fabre
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Bishop Shelton Fabre, Archbishop for the Archdiocese of Louisville and former chair of the USCCB Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism (2018 to 2023), sits down with Sr. Josephine for the last episode of Hope Stories season one. Resources Archdiocese of Louisville Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Journ…
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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 …
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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 Thi…
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Motherhood at the Feet of Jesus, with Jennifer Monette
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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 ci…
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Knowing God’s Presence, with Deacon Chip and Anne Marie Jones
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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 per…
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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.…
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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 …
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Spiritual Motherhood is Not a Contingency Plan, with Regina Boyd
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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.…
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Taking Ownership & Seeing Hope, with Father Robert Boxie
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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 …
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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 …
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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 ch…
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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 Churc…
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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:…
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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…
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Demystifying Catholic Terms, with Sister Josephine (Short Episode)
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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 wel…
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An Introduction to Hope Stories, with Sister Josephine
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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 …
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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 di…
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