
Risking the Questions invites you into conversations most of us have only in our minds. Sr. Joan Chittister — whose courageous spiritual insights come from 70 years as a Benedictine sister — and her friend and biographer, former National Catholic Reporter editor Tom Roberts, discuss deep and universal topics. Listen as they explore questions like the nature of God, our purpose in life, how to resp... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 13 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityChristianity | |||

Elizabeth Johnson and Sr. Joan Chittister explain their ideas about God and the understanding that how a believer sees others and the whole of creation depends on how that person imagines God. Johnson explains that the Western Christian world for too... more
Sr. Joan and Johnson discuss creation’s relationship to the Creator. Johnson sees Jesus as exemplifying that relationship. She draws on a scene in Mark’s gospel where Jesus is placed “with the wild animals.” The setting, she said, “embodied the Jewis... more
Elizabeth Johnson discusses the title and the basis for the accompanying meditations. She then details why Christianity has to rediscover God’s relationship with the earth, highlighting God’s care for all creatures. Throughout the episode, she speaks... more
Being a woman in the Catholic Church, a nun who insists on asking difficult questions and holding those in power to account for what they say and do can make for a sometimes lonely and difficult life.
So, she has been asked more than a few times, “... more
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Joan has a simple message that reflects what we are all about. Thanks Joan for continuing to inspire and build our church.
Really enjoyed the first episode and am looking forward to the others! Love the realness! 🙏
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Conversations are held around complex themes associated with spirituality, personal growth, and social justice, deeply influenced by the perspectives of Sr. Joan Chittister, a seasoned Benedictine sister. Topics frequently explored include the evolving nature of faith, the role of women in religious contexts, and the challenges faced by individuals within institutional frameworks. Each episode tends to weave personal narratives with broader societal issues, creating an inviting space for listeners to engage with profound questions about existence, suffering, and transformation. The unique combination of personal anecdote and widespread spiritual deliberation likely resonates with those seeking insight into the intersection of faith and cont... more
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