When we speak our native language, our vocabulary insists on nuances unique to our own experiences. It is no wonder why Pope Francis wrote his encyclical Christus Vivit in Spanish. His understanding of serving the young church came from his experiences. To truly understand this, however, we must be diligent in examining interpretations of his words. This talk breaks down major cultural differences in the English and Spanish of Christus Vivit and opens channels of dialogue for future creative ministry strategies.Watch this full OSV Talk and explore more at: osvtalks.com

From traditional documents to modern performances, liturgical music is a topic for in-depth investigation. This talk walks us through the arresting foundations of Catholic worship music and invites the viewer to re-think the contemporary understanding of song in liturgy. Watch this full OSV Talk and explore more at: osvtalks.com

Ministry is not a career…or at least…it shouldn’t be. However, ministry does demand professionalism in both approach and exercise. What does this mean? This talk invites the viewer to assess their own ministry behavior and re-examine the high standards set by the history of professional ministry throughout time.Watch this full OSV Talk and explore more at: osvtalks.com

Can Kung Fu inform modern evangelization? The answer is yes and the tactics will startle you! This talk will send you on a mission exploring the practices of a martial artist in sharing the Gospel in the 21st Century. Jared’s love for Bruce Lee has taught him principles of incredible success in sharing Christ’s message with the world. Behold this incredible icon of film and martial arts and be prepared to smile at the practicality of simplicity.Watch this full OSV Talk and explore more at: osvtalks.com

From bank executive to religious Sister, conversion can truly turn your life upside down. This change is rooted in discernment. Sr. Josephine crafts a beautiful message of vocation and the need to accept the daily offering of our God for purposes and sharing the mission. This talk will challenge, invite and inspire viewers to re-think the need for conversion and the path of healthy discernment.Watch this full OSV Talk and explore more at: osvtalks.com

This episode is the audio from Jason Shanks' OSV Talk. In his Talk, The Inefficient Innovator, Jason talks about the urgent need for unscaled innovation in ministry and evangelization. Jason's talk and this idea is what inspired this OSV Talks movement and the drive for Catholic innovation.Watch this full OSV Talk and explore more at: osvtalks.com

Motivational speaker Paul Kapsalis talks about his life of perseverance and how his understanding of that word has changed over time. Though he found great success through his persistence, it was built on a false sense of self-sufficiency. Over time, Paul has come to realize that perseverance is meaningless if it is not paired with peaceful surrender and reliance on God.Watch this full OSV Talk and explore more at: osvtalks.com

As a Franciscan in the Bronx, Fr. Agustino Torres knows how desperately we need to live like St. Francis right now. We need to work where we are and engage our neighbors with love and zeal. We need the poverty of Francis to reveal our own impoverished spirits. And we need to encounter the poor, not as an opportunity to feel good about ourselves, but as our family, as the very face of Christ. In his moving and energetic talk, Fr. Torres powerfully implores us to renew this cold world by burning with the love of God.Watch this full OSV Talk and explore more at: osvtalks.com

What is religious freedom, really? What is its purpose in the U.S., and how is it abused by those who don’t understand it? In her OSV Talk, Montserrat Alvarado provides a stirring and passionate defense of religious freedom for people of all faiths and how our society is called to more than tolerance: we are called to love.Watch this full OSV Talk and explore more at: osvtalks.com

An unspoken fear looms over Catholics this year: “What if things don’t go back to normal?” In his OSV Talk, Dan Cellucci proposes a much-needed response: What if that’s a good thing? What if God is calling us to be much greater than the “old normal”? In this stirring talk, Cellucci reminds us that Christianity is not about meeting a bare minimum. It’s about seeking more abundant life—in every time and in every place.Watch this full OSV Talk and explore more at: osvtalks.com