Posts by Bridget Richardson
Inspired Influence w/ Haley Stewart
In this episode, Bridget talked with Haley Stewart, @haleycarrots. Haley has a large, dedicated following on social media and is considered a part of the new wave of Catholic social media influencers. She’s witty, an avid reader, a podcaster, a mom of four, a writer, a whiskey distillers' wife and a fellow with the Word on Fire Institute.
Her message of authenticity resonates with her audience as she illustrates how she and her family are trying to live out a faithful life. In this conversation, she shares openly about how seeing how other Catholics live out their faith can help us all think more creatively about our family life and our place in this world.
MAX Studios invited Haley to be a guest speaker for the OSV Innovation Challenge that University of St. Thomas-Houston helped facilitate. See details about that partnership here.
Links:
Haley Stewart, @haleycarrots
Haley Stewart: Word on Fire Fellow
UST Named Educational Partner in Our Sunday Visitor Institute’s 2021 Catholic Innovation Challenge
Social Media Influencers Are Changing The Way Companies Market Their Products | TODAY
The Rundown | Social Media and Authentic Connection w/ Katie Villarreal
How and Why to Get Involved
In this episode of BOLD, Isabel sits down with Fatima Khan, Vice President of Campus Activity Board, and Anna Haydon, Student Engagement Coordinator, to talk about student involvement and returning to campus after the Coronavirus pandemic.
Fatima shares her story of student involvement and the growth that she has experienced while Anna talks about the benefits of student involvement.
Art, Icons and Spirituality
In this episode of BOLD, Al Saulso, UST alumnus and artist, shares his story. He talks about how he got into art, making a living as an artist and his introduction to writing icons. He also dives into the philosophy and spirituality of writing icons and gives all those who are interested in Iconography a gentle prod to start digging in.
Climate Change: From Oregon to Texas
The whole world is experiencing extreme weather-related disasters. In this episode of The Rundown, Bridget Richardson focuses in on Oregon's most recent heat wave and the freeze that hit Texas in February 2021 through the eyes of Catholic Charities. She talks with Jennifer Masotja, Director of Disaster Services with Catholic Charities Oregon, and Cynthia Colbert, President, CEO of Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
They discuss the major population shifts that climate change causes, how it affects the most vulnerable among us and how we're all called to respond. They also take a look at "Laudato Si," Pope Francis' encyclical letter on care for our common home.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEfLP8ThE7w
The Oregon Eagle Creek Fire | Topic
After the Fire: Part 1 — Eagle Creek Fire Explainer
Scenes From the Deep Freeze in Texas
No surprise: Nuns are taking the lead in putting ‘Laudato Si’’ into action
Dorothy Photo: Insomnia Cured Here - The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Episode 5: Self-Awareness w/ Leah Darrow
In this episode, host Bridget Richardson takes us through the ups and downs of being self-aware in our relationships. Catholic Speaker and Author Leah Darrow stops by to explain the nugget of wisdom about self-awareness that was given to her when she was single and dating. She explains how it has carried her through her life and how it calls us to mission in bringing forth the kingdom of God. We also hear from Larry Freeney with the Rejoice Counseling Apostolate who helps us understand why it's important to love who we are and what we have to offer others.
Catechism of the Catholic Church - 2441
Ecclesiam Suam - Encyclical of Pope Paul VI on the Church
Rejoice Counseling: Meet Larry
“The Four Loves” by C.S. Lewis
Self Encounter & Self Love | Nesti Center for Faith and Culture
In this special, Leah Darrow shares her thoughts about self-awareness and how it impacts our view of ourselves and, more importantly, the Church in the world. She discusses her own journey and lessons she has learned through her work of self-awareness.
About Leah (from her website):
A former model on reality TV, I experienced a life-changing conversion back to the Catholic faith. I have a driving passion to lead and inspire women to embrace the mercy of Christ in their lives. Through speaking engagements, my book, the Lux App & Lux University, I have created a beautiful sisterhood of incredible women who are striving to be a light in this world.
Unpacking AAPI Hate
Host Eric Diaz sits down with two University of St. Thomas - Houston (UST) professors, Dr. Crystal Tran, assistant professor of psychology, and Dr. Hans Stockton, dean of the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences & Global Studies. They discuss the increased reporting and coverage of hate crimes on Asian Americans in the U.S. Dr. Tran breaks down the psychology behind hate and fear of the other. Dr. Stockton describes how it is important to separate the workings of a government from the people.
Both share how UST is trying to open the minds of their students to understand more about diversity and human dignity.
Dr. Crystal Tran
Assistant Professor, Psychology
Dr. Hans Stockton
Dean, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences & Global Studies
Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial or ethnic group in the U.S. - Pew Research Center
WHO Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dashboard - World Health Organization
BOLD - A Student Perspective on Protests and Racism - University of St. Thomas - Houston
E4 Short: Awkward Small Talk
In this Agape & Eros Short, we hear directly from Rejoice Counseling Apostolate Counselor Larry Freeney about awkward small talk. He gives us some tips about how to make small talk less awkward and dive into more rich conversation.
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Rejoice Counseling: Meet Larry
Not Born to Hate – Part 2
A continuation of our Not Born to Hate series, Brianna Amaya, a middle school religion teacher and graduate student, sits down to talk with a her former professor and dear friend, Fr. Dempsey Rosales Acosta, a Theology professor at the University of St. Thomas.
Together they share their experiences of faith, education and discrimination and articulate why it is hope - trust in God's divine will - that will allow us to grow and become the people God is calling us to be. Not Born to Hate is video series that seeks to examine race, racism and culture in America, provide an understanding of how we arrived at our present situation as a society and offer a sense of hope for our collective future.
Watch part 1 of Not Born to Hate here: Ep. 1 Not Born to Hate - Student Panel
E3 Short: First Impressions
In this Agape & Eros Short, we hear directly from Rejoice Counseling Apostolate Counselor Larry Freeney about first impressions. He shows us how we can interpret first impressions and how we evaluate them cognitively later.
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Healing a Fractured Nation
2021 finds the United States politically polarized. Larry Payne sits down with Dr. Chris Wolfe, Assistant Professor of Political Science, to talk about healing the political divide and the challenges and opportunities we have in the election of Joe Biden, the U.S.'s second Catholic President. They speak on the need to listen and hear one another and difficulty that lies in supporting political figures who don't represent the fullness of the Church.
