How is Jesus like us, and different from us? What does it mean to claim our own divinity without claiming we are equal to Jesus Christ? What do science and faith have to say to each other? Explore these questions and more with today’s guests: Springfield Dominican Sister Sharon Zayac and Father Richard Chiola, a retired priest of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.

Too often wrong-doing is dealt with punitively and unproductively. Relationships torn asunder by violence, trauma, or harmful speech are left in tatters, offenders and victims alike left to live with the consequences of broken relationships. Restorative justice brings healing by repairing harm, rebuilding relationships, and strengthening communities.

Springfield Dominican Associates Steph Steele and Lucinda and Keith Buescher share a delightful, insightful conversation on all the things about dating and relationships. Steph, a teacher at St. Agnes in Springfield, Ill., and the Bueschers, medical professionals, bring all their joy and personality to this fun conversation. You will laugh with them, enjoy their translucent humanity, and be wiser at the end of this episode—no matter where you are in the relationship lifecycle.

F.L.O.W.cast producer Sister Beth Murphy talks with Liz Mitchell—Catholic convert, spouse, mom of two, and deputy spokesperson for the Illinois Senate Democrats—about the intersection of life, work and faith in this Labor Day weekend episode.   Resources Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago Blessed Sacrament Parish, Springfield, Ill. How to apply for a Fulbright Scholarship Learn about Catholic Social Teaching from Catholic Relief Services More about Illinois’ Labor History Visit Mother Jones’ burial site The story of the Haymarket Riot Liz’s playlist Don’t Stop Believin’ —Journey (my husband and I’s song!) Do You Realize? —The Flaming Lips Time to Pretend—MGMT

Listen and learn alongside the Dominican Sisters at Jubilee Farm as they help Earth heal by learning the skills for permaculture—working with land to allow it to heal itself. They will discuss weeds, waste, and how to get started on your own permaculture garden. It isn’t as simple as letting the grass grow and not pulling ‘weeds.’ By making some changes to a land management routine they hope to help the land at Jubilee Farm heal, become more sustainable, and contribute to the wellbeing of Earth.   Visit Jubilee Farm to learn more about their vision for permaculture or learn how you can get involved.   Visit Faith in Place,  for a multitude of resources for faith communities and individuals who want to protect Earth.   Email Jubilee Farm Email Faith in Place

People who are related to Catholic sisters have a unique “insiders” perspective on religious life. Three Springfield Dominican associates share inspiring stories about the joys of having a Springfield Dominican Sister on their family tree.   Show Notes available here: https://flowcastlisten.org/episodes/ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media for exclusive content! And, could you do us a favor? Rate, Review, & Follow on your favorite podcast player - it helps this podcast get seen by more people that would enjoy it! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowcastpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowcastlisten Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowcastlisten  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9oQ1l_KHP1WBg--LzcbvfA

Three Dominican Sisters share their favorite Christmas memories.   Show Notes available here: https://flowcastlisten.org/episodes/ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media for exclusive content! And, could you do us a favor? Rate, Review, & Follow on your favorite podcast player - it helps this podcast get seen by more people that would enjoy it! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowcastpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowcastlisten Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowcastlisten  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9oQ1l_KHP1WBg--LzcbvfA

Two Dominicans who work at the United Nations talk about the half-millennia-long role of the Order of Preachers in advancing human rights. Father Aniedi Okure and Sister Dusty Farnan talk about the Dominican roots of human rights and share inspiring stories about the courageous efforts of women and men around the world to defend the rights of peoples everywhere.   Show Notes available here: https://flowcastlisten.org/episodes/ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media for exclusive content! And, could you do us a favor? Rate, Review, & Follow on your favorite podcast player - it helps this podcast get seen by more people that would enjoy it! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowcastpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowcastlisten Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowcastlisten  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9oQ1l_KHP1WBg--LzcbvfA

Sister Joanne Delehanty and Adrienne Alexander step past the Catholic “liturgy wars” to share moving stories about their experiences as praying members of the Body of Christ. Listeners will find much food for thought as Sister Joanne and Adrienne witness to the role of faith in their own lives and discuss the very real challenge it is for contemporary Catholics to uncover the truth about which Pope Francis writes in his apostolic letter On the Liturgical Formation of the People of God: It is God’s desire to share the Passover with us that puts us in communion with one another and with God, when we allow ourselves to be shaped by the liturgy and a praying community.   Show Notes available here: https://flowcastlisten.org/episodes/ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media for exclusive content! And, could you do us a favor? Rate, Review, & Follow on your favorite podcast player - it helps this podcast get seen by more people that would enjoy it! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowcastpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowcastlisten Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowcastlisten  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9oQ1l_KHP1WBg--LzcbvfA

Here’s a mini-retreat for Advent led by our Sister Phyllis Schenk. Are you ready to give God the time God needs to act in your life? Sister Phyllis Schenk has accompanied parish communities in Illinois and Ohio for decades. She is a spiritual director and lives now at Sacred Heart Convent in Springfield.   Show Notes available here: https://flowcastlisten.org/episodes/ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media for exclusive content! And, could you do us a favor? Rate, Review, & Follow on your favorite podcast player - it helps this podcast get seen by more people that would enjoy it! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowcastpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowcastlisten Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowcastlisten  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9oQ1l_KHP1WBg--LzcbvfA

Just in time for Thanksgiving, Sister Marcelline Koch talks with Illinois State Museum leaders about the growing practice of land acknowledgement in relationship to Indian nations that claim Illinois as home.   Though there are no federally recognized Indian tribes on their own land in Illinois, the region is considered sacred land by 32 nations that prized the healing and restorative properties of Illinois’ waters and medicinal plants. Illinois was in times past a meeting place for sport and community among Native people. Learn more about how the Illinois State Museum is working to repair the wounds of colonization in the 21st state.   Show Notes available here: https://flowcastlisten.org/episodes/ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media for exclusive content! And, could you do us a favor? Rate, Review, & Follow on your favorite podcast player - it helps this podcast get seen by more people that would enjoy it! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowcastpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowcastlisten Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowcastlisten  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9oQ1l_KHP1WBg--LzcbvfA

Three wise women talk about how prayer has transformed them and share advice for those who want to learn how to pray. Vicki Schmidt, the retired executive director of an international faith-based women’s community, has recently completed certification as a spiritual director. She lives in Springfield, Ill. Michele Sisson-White lives in Columbia, Mo., and says her daughters and grandchildren, Bible study, and outdoor activities like rappelling and kayaking make her happiest. Nancy Armstrong recently retired from a 30+ year career in perinatal nursing and is waiting to hear where God is calling her next. She is a certified spiritual director and a certified practitioner of healing touch ministry. Nancy lives in O’Fallon, Mo.   All of them are Springfield Dominican associates. Show Notes available here: https://flowcastlisten.org/episodes/ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media for exclusive content! And, could you do us a favor? Rate, Review, & Follow on your favorite podcast player - it helps this podcast get seen by more people that would enjoy it! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowcastpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowcastlisten Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowcastlisten  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9oQ1l_KHP1WBg--LzcbvfA

Young professional women sometimes struggle to build friendships and find support for their faith lives. Stephanie Steele and Daisy Contreras found their way to stronger faith and deeper relationships at Cor Unum, a community for women sponsored by the Dominican Sisters. Guest host Daisy Contreras is editor for Latino USA, a Futuro Media production for Public Radio International. In this episode she talks with Stephanie Steele, elementary school teacher who is also pursuing a masters’ degree in library and information science. They talk about how they found their way to Cor Unum, what difference it’s made in their lives, and how they’d like to see Cor Unum grow. Show Notes available here: https://flowcastlisten.org/episodes/ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media for exclusive content! And, could you do us a favor? Rate, Review, & Follow on your favorite podcast player - it helps this podcast get seen by more people that would enjoy it! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowcastpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowcastlisten Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowcastlisten  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9oQ1l_KHP1WBg--LzcbvfA

If you know about community organizing, it might be because our 44th President Barak Obama put a spotlight on his former job. But today’s guest says Jesus was organizing long before that. Emma Shafer, a Springfield native and community organizer, shines her own kind of light on the power for good that comes from working together for positive change. Emma Shafer grew up in Springfield and returned to her hometown after completing a degree in urban studies to work as a community organizer for the Faith Coalition for the Common Good.   Show Notes available here: https://flowcastlisten.org/episodes/ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media for exclusive content! And, could you do us a favor? Rate, Review, & Follow on your favorite podcast player - it helps this podcast get seen by more people that would enjoy it! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowcastpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowcastlisten Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowcastlisten  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9oQ1l_KHP1WBg--LzcbvfA

Sister M. Thecla Kuhnline and Sister M. Celestine Rondelli were born the same year in two different Central Illinois towns and their journeys to religious life followed similar trajectories. Here they share the wisdom they’ve gleaned from 67 years of ministry and compare notes on their experience as hospital chaplains.   Show Notes available here: https://flowcastlisten.org/episodes/ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media for exclusive content! And, could you do us a favor? Rate, Review, & Follow on your favorite podcast player - it helps this podcast get seen by more people that would enjoy it! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowcastpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowcastlisten Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowcastlisten  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9oQ1l_KHP1WBg--LzcbvfA

You decide things all the time, but do you know how to discern? Sister Elyse Marie Ramirez shares insights about discernment she’s learned through decades of her own journey and through accompanying others.   Show Notes available here: https://flowcastlisten.org/episodes/ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media for exclusive content! And, could you do us a favor? Rate, Review, & Follow on your favorite podcast player - it helps this podcast get seen by more people that would enjoy it! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowcastpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowcastlisten Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowcastlisten  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9oQ1l_KHP1WBg--LzcbvfA

For nearly 30 years immigrant women have gained confidence and independence through the Dominican Literacy Center in Aurora, Illinois. Our guests share inspiring stories about the impact of the center on thousands of families.   Show Notes available here: https://flowcastlisten.org/episodes/ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media for exclusive content! And, could you do us a favor? Rate, Review, & Follow on your favorite podcast player - it helps this podcast get seen by more people that would enjoy it! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowcastpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowcastlisten Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowcastlisten  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9oQ1l_KHP1WBg--LzcbvfA

Sisters Barbara Ann Bogenschutz, Martha Carmody, and Anita Cleary, talk about community life, who’s “in their corner” and their varied ministries, from teaching and nursing to fiber art and the accompaniment of Native Americans.   Show Notes available here: https://flowcastlisten.org/episodes/ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media for exclusive content! And, could you do us a favor? Rate, Review, & Follow on your favorite podcast player - it helps this podcast get seen by more people that would enjoy it! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowcastpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowcastlisten Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowcastlisten  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9oQ1l_KHP1WBg--LzcbvfA

Listen in as Sisters Mary Clare Fichtner, Judith Anne Haase, and Marcelline Koch reflect with host Sister Karen Freund about the changes they’ve seen in religious life during their combined 187 years of religious profession.  Show Notes available here: https://flowcastlisten.org/episodes/ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media for exclusive content! And, could you do us a favor? Rate, Review, & Follow on your favorite podcast player - it helps this podcast get seen by more people that would enjoy it! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowcastpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowcastlisten Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowcastlisten  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9oQ1l_KHP1WBg--LzcbvfA

Deepening your spiritual life is not rocket science. Everyone can do it. Springfield Dominican Sisters Barbara Blesse and Jane Ann Beckman share practical tips for growing and deepening your relationship with God and God’s creation. Show Notes available here: https://flowcastlisten.org/episodes/ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media for exclusive content! And, could you do us a favor? Rate, Review, & Follow on your favorite podcast player - it helps this podcast get seen by more people that would enjoy it! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowcastpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowcastlisten Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowcastlisten  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9oQ1l_KHP1WBg--LzcbvfA