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From Silence To Saying What Needs To Be Said: Anna Carter's Story
Jan 30, 2026
58m 12s
Faithful, but Not Silent: How One Mother Finds Hope with Gillian Jenkins
Nov 7, 2025
51m 56s
Following the Voice of the Father: An Interview with Lisa Wheeler
Oct 29, 2025
1h 11m 59s
You Can Love God and Still Be Angry with Samantha Povlok
Oct 10, 2025
44m 10s
A Mom’s Story of Suffering, Silence, and Surrender with June Jameson
Sep 17, 2025
42m 22s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/30/26 | From Silence To Saying What Needs To Be Said: Anna Carter's Story✨ | faithsilence+4 | Anna Carter | Eden InvitationChurch | — | faithsilence+5 | — | 58m 12s | |
| 11/7/25 | Faithful, but Not Silent: How One Mother Finds Hope with Gillian Jenkins✨ | faithpersonal struggles+4 | Gillian Jenkins | Catholic Church | Beaumont, Texas | faithCatholic+5 | — | 51m 56s | |
| 10/29/25 | Following the Voice of the Father: An Interview with Lisa Wheeler✨ | faithpersonal struggles+4 | Lisa Wheeler | Carmel Communications | Tyler, TexasWashington, D.C. | faithCatholic+5 | — | 1h 11m 59s | |
| 10/10/25 | You Can Love God and Still Be Angry with Samantha Povlok✨ | religious traumahealing+3 | Samantha Povlok | FemCatholic | — | religious traumahealing+4 | — | 44m 10s | |
| 9/17/25 | A Mom’s Story of Suffering, Silence, and Surrender with June Jameson✨ | sufferingspiritual restoration+3 | June Jameson | Catholic | — | sufferingspirituality+3 | — | 42m 22s | |
| 9/3/25 | When We No Longer Believe the Sign of Peace with Nubia Torres✨ | immigration advocacypersonal struggles+3 | Nubia Torres | OSV Podcasts | — | immigrationCatholic+5 | — | 38m 18s | |
| 8/18/25 | When Grief Shattered Her Faith, This Mom Found Christ Waiting in the Silence with Kelly Breaux✨ | grieffaith+3 | Kelly Breaux | Red Bird Ministries | — | grieffaith+5 | — | 50m 36s | |
| 8/4/25 | God Is Heartbroken Too: Emily Frase on NFP, Trauma, and Catholic Motherhood✨ | Natural Family Planningtrauma+3 | Emily Frase | Total WhineCatholic Church | — | NFPtrauma+3 | — | 1h 05m 14s | |
| 7/28/25 | Why She Stays: Noelle Garcia’s Radical Trust in a Wounded Church✨ | faithtrust+4 | Noelle Garcia | Catholic Church | — | Catholicworship+4 | — | 35m 46s | |
| 7/20/25 | Be Not Afraid of the Life-Giving Wounds with Fr. Thomas Berg✨ | spiritual abusepersonal struggles+3 | Father Thomas Berg | Archdiocese of New YorkLegionaries of Christ | — | spiritual abusebetrayal+3 | — | 52m 00s | |
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| 7/7/25 | Season Three Introduction: To stand in the Church and hurt | ***This podcast deals with mature topics such as personal struggles, abuse, or trauma. Certain episodes may not be appropriate for sensitive ears.*** Welcome to Season 3 of Hope Stories with Sister Josephine. In this Season 3 opening episode, Sister Josephine Garrett shares how the mission of this podcast is shifting into even deeper territory: what it means to hurt in the Church and still hope. Inspired by the Jubilee Year of Hope and Isaiah 61, Sister Josephine invites us to walk with... | 21m 54s | ||||||
| 12/2/24 | The paradox of healing: Life-giving wounds and adult children of divorce with Daniel and Bethany Meola | 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 on their faith and personal testimonies. Bethany provides an outside perspective on how Dan's past affected their relationship and marriage. Toget... | 50m 40s | ||||||
| 11/19/24 | Not Your Plan but His: Autism and ADHD with Betsy Jenkins | 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 development prepared her to advocate for her children and how her faith in God has played a crucial role in her family's life. Betsy also reflects o... | 54m 02s | ||||||
| 11/4/24 | From Darkness to Light: Postpartum Depression with Emily Dery | 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, the support systems that helped her, and the role of her faith and family in her recovery. The conversation dives deep into the importance of ment... | 46m 58s | ||||||
| 10/22/24 | Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder with Amanda L. Smith, LCSW | 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 individuals with BPD, the societal and self-stigmatization of the disorder, and the importance of early intervention and treatment. Amanda emphasizes the ... | 42m 24s | ||||||
| 10/7/24 | In the Middle: The First Generation American Experience with Maribel Laguna, LPC-S | 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 multiple cultural worlds. Maribel shares her personal journey towards integration and healing through therapy and EMDR, as well as her appreciation for... | 42m 26s | ||||||
| 9/17/24 | Desert Springs: Infertility with Ann Koshute | 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 grief, shame, and identity it brings. The conversation highlights the importance of pastoral care in the church, the support needed from clergy, an... | 53m 04s | ||||||
| 9/2/24 | Designed for Relationship: Attachment Wounds with Rebecca Schall, LPC | 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 personal journey of overcoming attachment wounds through God's relentless love and professional counseling. The discussion highlights the integration of c... | 52m 04s | ||||||
| 8/19/24 | Hope and Healing: Depression and Advocacy with Chris Miller | 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 medication and therapy. Chris also discusses his involvement in legislative and pastoral efforts to improve mental health awareness and support. His sto... | 32m 45s | ||||||
| 8/5/24 | The Cross, Glory & Salvation: Adoption with Jess Echeverry | 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 reality of adoption. Guest Jess Echeverry shares her profound personal experiences with adoption, homelessness, and trauma. Through her testimony, Jess... | 54m 34s | ||||||
| 7/29/24 | Living in the Wound: Anxiety and Depression with Bishop James Conley | 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 disorder. Seeking healing, he took a leave of absence, during which he received medical, psychological, and spiritual support. Throughout his journey, key... | 42m 46s | ||||||
| 7/15/24 | The Love that Heals: Trauma & PTSD with Hope Acquilano | 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 importance of bringing trauma into the light for healing and to encourage survivors to seek help. This episode is placed into the care of St. Jos... | 45m 14s | ||||||
| 7/1/24 | God Is Working It Out: Bipolar Disorder with Christian Bentley | 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 experience living with bipolar disorder. Christian shares his journey through the highs and lows of the illness, his struggles with suicidal thou... | 45m 10s | ||||||
| 6/17/24 | Season 2 Introduction: Mental Health as Gift | 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 experiences as a mental health counselor. The conclusion is that every part of one's self, including mental health struggles, can be offered as a gi... | 17m 24s | ||||||
| 2/5/24 | Rooted in Jesus: Bringing Your Gifts, Awaiting the Kingdom with Archbishop Shelton Fabre | 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 LouisvilleAd Hoc Committee Against Racism, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at os... | 32m 52s | ||||||
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