The Messiness of Franciscan Sisterhood
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The Messiness of Franciscan Sisterhood

A Special Episode of Messy Jesus Business podcast, with Sister Julia Walsh. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Email | RSS | More IN THIS EPISODE We’re in between seasons on a break but are offering a special episode featuring five Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, who are in the same community as Sister Julia. Featured are Sisters Karen Kappell,…

Claiming why and causing dissatisfaction
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Claiming why and causing dissatisfaction

For decades now, I have been riding this planet as she circles the sun. Decades now, I’ve desired to please. Please God. Friends. Housemates. Coworkers. Community. For much too long, I’ve tried to do what is right and satisfactory to those I’ve respected and admired; I’ve wanted to be respected and admired, too. If I…

Brother Matt Wooters: Swimming in the Ocean of God
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Brother Matt Wooters: Swimming in the Ocean of God

Season 5, episode 8 of Messy Jesus Business podcast, hosted by Sister Julia Walsh. “There’s an emptiness…there’s a hole we are perpetually trying to fill….and the hole is God.” -Brother Matt Wooters LISTEN HERE: IN THIS EPISODE: In this episode of Messy Jesus Business podcast, Sister Julia Walsh talks with Brother Matt Wooters about how…

Laura Kelly Fanucci: Finding Fruits of the Spirit
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Laura Kelly Fanucci: Finding Fruits of the Spirit

“This idea of finding grace within the mess, I think that is the call of the Christian life.” -Laura Kelly Fanucci Season 4, Episode 2 of Messy Jesus Business podcast, hosted by Sister Julia Walsh. LISTEN HERE: IN THIS EPISODE: In this episode of Messy Jesus Business, Sister Julia Walsh talks with author and speaker…

Heidi Haverkamp: The Fertile Soil of Solitude
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Heidi Haverkamp: The Fertile Soil of Solitude

“I think what I’ve learned is there’s great fruitfulness in messiness…you need dirt to grow things.”– Heidi Haverkamp Season 4, Episode 1 of Messy Jesus Business, hosted by Sister Julia Walsh. IN THIS EPISODE: In this episode of Messy Jesus Business, Sister Julia Walsh talks with writer and Episcopal priest Heidi Haverkamp about why being…

How Spiritual Direction helps with discernment
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How Spiritual Direction helps with discernment

Before I could drive a car, before I earned a diploma, I began asking the big question: “What should I do with my life?” The question stormed in my heart and head right along with its companions — confusion, discontentment, restlessness and, at times, agony. I really didn’t know what to do with all my…

Father Dan Horan: The Beautiful Mess of Personhood
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Father Dan Horan: The Beautiful Mess of Personhood

In this episode of Messy Jesus Business podcast, Sister Julia Walsh talks with Father Dan Horan about how he came to discover his vocation as a Franciscan, and they consider the importance of encouraging one another as Christians. Father Dan also talks about what he calls Holy Spirit atheism, which he says puts us at risk of acting in ways that are contrary to the will of God.