In the Company of Charity
In the Company of Charity is a podcast that invites listeners into meaningful conversations about the Catholic Church, society, and service to others, all through the lens of the spirit we've received from St. Vincent de Paul, the saint of charity. Hosted by the Daughters of Charity, each episode offers thought-provoking dialogue with nonprofit leaders, spiritual thinkers, and those working on the front lines of charity and advocacy. We explore how the spirit of service can inspire real-world action and personal transformation. Whether you're seeking spiritual enrichment or a deeper understanding of charitable work, you'll find companionship and insight here.
Join in the conversation by sending us your thoughts and questions at companyofcharity@gmail.com.
Episodes
184 episodes
Our Latest Adventures
Welcome back to a Cohost Chat with Sister Elizabeth and Sister Liz! From the recent camping trip with young adult women to the Artemis II Mission to Holy Week and surprising moments of grace. We delve into the universal call to holi...
Cultivating a Life of Universal Love and Nonviolence - Part 2
This is Part II of Sr. Elizabeth’s interview with Fr. John Dear, a longtime peace activist and founder of the Beatitude Center for the Nonviolent Jesus. They discuss our citizenship in Heaven, the mission of nonviolence, and grieving the state ...
Cultivating a Life of Universal Love and Nonviolence - Part 1
In this first episode of a two-part interview, Sr. Elizabeth talks with Fr. John Dear, a longtime peace activist and founder of the Beatitude Center for the Nonviolent Jesus. They discuss the nonviolent message of Jesus in the Gospels and a cal...
Giving when (until, even if) it hurts: Learning Sacrificial Love
Check out Sister Liz Sjoberg‘s Lenten reflection for women at St. Anthony Parish.
If We have No Peace, it is Because We have Forgotten that We Belong to Each Other.
Sr. Liz sits down with Dr. Kristin Witte to discuss global poverty issues through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching, charity and justice. She highlights the importance of empowering women because, when equipped with the right resources, they...
From Mission Trips to Jail Cells: A Deacon’s Journey into Peace and Justice
Before becoming a deacon, Deacon David Billing never expected his ministry to include prison pods, death row vigils, and rural villages in Guatemala—but each has become a place where he encounters Christ. In this episode, he joins Sister Elizab...
Why the Death Penalty Has No Place in a Pro-Life Faith
In this episode, Sister Elizabeth speaks with Heidi Moore, longtime advocate for the abolition of the death penalty and a Catholic convert whose faith was shaped through service to incarcerated men. Drawing on Catholic social teaching, personal...
Prayer Is a Dialogue: Learning to Listen to the Voice of God
What is prayer really? In this episode, Sister Liz is joined by Father Jonathan McElhone, TOR, Franciscan friar and vocation director, for a dynamic and practical conversation about prayer as a living relationship with God. Together they explor...
Fusion of Expressions
Welcome to our first Cohost Chat of the season! Today, Sister Elizabeth and Sister Liz look back on the past year and ahead to 2026. While Sister Elizabeth has been embracing a quiet, reflective side approach to faith, Sister Liz has been atten...
Angels Among Us
Father Patrick Griffin, CM, is back on the podcast and this time, he's talking about angels. Father Patrick leads us through instances in the Bible in which we hear about angels, explains the significance of these encounters, and even gives exa...
Called in Quiet Ways
Today, our host, Sister Liz Sjoberg, DC, sits down with her friend and housemate, Sister Cecilia West, DC, to explore a vocation shaped by simple beginnings, unexpected turns, and God’s persistent whisper.Sister Cecilia shares her story ...
Unchaining the Word of God
In this episode, Sister Elizabeth welcomes back Father Patrick Griffin, C.M., for a conversation on what it means for the Word of God to be “unchained.” Drawing deeply from St. Paul’s life, conversion, and captivity letters, Father Pat explores...
From Chicago to China: A Journey of Faith, Purpose, and God’s Timing
Sister Elizabeth and Sister Liz are together this episode to welcome Matthew Terry, a man whose life story reveals how God can guide us in both ordinary and extraordinary ways. From a near-death experience as a child to a calling that took him ...
The Union of Psychology and Spirituality
In this reflective episode, Sister Liz welcomes back Father Patrick McDevitt, C.M., now President and CEO of St. Luke Institute. Drawing from his decades as a Vincentian priest and counseling psychologist, Father Pat explores how healing, faith...
Discovering What Must Be Done in Amsterdam, New York
In this week's episode, Sister Elizabeth Greim, DC, is joined by fellow Daughter of Charity, Sister Chris Mura. You may remember Sister Chris from a couple of episodes in season 7, but this time, she's back to talk about her ministry of working...
What Must Be Done? Lessons from St. Vincent de Paul
Welcome back to Season Eight of In the Company of Charity! To kick off the new season, Sister Liz Sjoberg is joined by Father Luis Romero, a Vincentian priest. Together, they dive into the inspiring life and legacy of St. Vincent de Paul...
Summer on Mission: Camps, Charism, and Holy Ground
In the season finale, Sister Elizabeth Greim, DC, and Sister Liz Sjoberg, DC, reflect on a summer packed with ministry, travel, and mission. This episode, we talk about topics from youth service camps and retreats to deep diving into the early ...
Liturgy of the Hours in Action
Last episode, Sister Chris Mura, DC, joined us to explain how to pray the Liturgy of the Hours, why they are so important to us as Daughters of Charity, and some more of the nuances of the prayers. This week, Sister Chris is joined by Sister Sh...
Liturgy of the Hours: The Prayer of the Church
Today, Sister Elizabeth Greim, DC, is joined by friend and follow Daughter of Charity, Sister Chris Mura. Sister Chris has long held the Liturgy of the Hours in a special place in her life. In this episode, she shares with listeners why they ar...
Discovering Your Gifts at Pentecost
Sister Elizabeth Greim welcomes back Ellen Hogarty from the Lord’s Ranch for a conversation around Pentecost. They talk about the gifts of the Holy Spirit and how they manifest in everyday life. Together, they explore the journey from Lent to P...
Healing, Discernment, and the Young Church
In this episode, Sister Liz welcomes longtime friend and fellow minister, Father Matt Himes. From college memories at Mount St. Mary's to leading young adults at UMBC, Father Matt shares his journey of faith, service, and vocation. They explore...
Flourishing Sisterhood
This episode was originally recorded for the Flourishing Sisterhood podcast. In this podcast, Sister Kathy Overmann, DC, reflects on her life, her vocation, and her various ministries. She touches on the roots of her call...
Taking Time for the Triduum
As we near the end of Lent, people begin to get excited about Easter. While the Easter season is certainly something to celebrate, many of us want to skip over Holy Week. But, Holy Week, specifically the Triduum, is important to the story Easte...
Wrapping Up Lent
Lent is a season of quiet focus. We do challenges, we make sacrifices, and we pray more. But, what about after Lent is over? Today, Father Pat McDevitt, CM, joins us to talk about the "after." He tells us it shouldn't end with Easter. We should...
Listening Through Lent
We're almost halfway through Lent and today, we're checking up with Sister Mary Ellen Thomas, DC. Sister Mary Ellen shares with us what makes this Lent different from all the others and how she's using it to get deeper in the presence of the Lo...