On today’s episode, Neph is joined by special guests Kristen Garcia, Lindsey Reina, and Nathaly Valdivia Oberto-Besso to discuss how they got involved in CSPL’s Covid 19 Vaccine Outreach efforts. Neph, Kristen, Lindsey, and Nathaly also discuss how others can get involved and where people can go to find resources if they want to learn more. Two of our guests, Kristen and Nathaly, are student interns and vaccine ambassadors from Dominican University. Our third guest, Lindsey, is a student intern from Notre Dame. This episode is a two-parter! Part one was posted last week so please be sure to check it out before listening to this week’s episode. For upcoming vaccination events and resources, please visit: https://www.csplaction.org/vaccine-outreach  If you are interested in getting involved, have questions about getting vaccinated, or want to partner with us to host a Covid-19 vaccine event, please email the Covid Vaccine Ambassador Team at [email protected].  To learn about how to become a member or donate, visit us at csplaction.org. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter using the handles @CSPLAction and @partingdwaters. Hosts: Nephtalie Lesperance and Rosette Mamboleo Producers: Nephtalie Lesperance and Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership (CSPL) Music: No Frills Comparsa by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3535-no-frills-comparsa  License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

On today’s episode, Neph is joined by special guests Kristen Garcia, Lindsey Reina, and Nathaly Valdivia Oberto-Besso to discuss CSPL’s Covid 19 Vaccine Outreach. Neph, Kristen, Lindsey, and Nathaly also discuss how Covid Vaccines work, common myths, and side effects. Two of our guests, Kristen and Nathaly, are student interns and vaccine ambassadors from Dominican University. Our third guest, Lindsey, is a student intern from Notre Dame. This episode will be a two-parter. Part two will be posted next week! For upcoming vaccination events and resources, please visit: https://www.csplaction.org/vaccine-outreach  If you are interested in getting involved, have questions about getting vaccinated, or want to partner with us to host a Covid-19 vaccine event, please email the Covid Vaccine Ambassador Team at [email protected].  To learn about how to become a member or donate, visit us at csplaction.org. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter using the handles @CSPLAction and @partingdwaters. Hosts: Nephtalie Lesperance and Rosette Mamboleo Producers: Nephtalie Lesperance and Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership (CSPL) Music: No Frills Comparsa by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3535-no-frills-comparsa  License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

On today’s episode, Neph and Rosette are joined by returning guest Maria Franco and special guest Sandy Gates to reflect on CSPL’s Virtual Public Meeting. This event took place on March 25, 2021, via Zoom and was inspired by the needs of the Maywood community. Our first guest, Maria, now serves as one of CSPL’s Community Organizers. Our second guest, Sandy is a CSPL member who serves on the Immigration and Safety and Violence committees. She also is a small business owner (Movil Notary) and long-time Maywood resident. Rosette, Neph, Sandy, and Maria also discuss possible next steps for Maywood and CSPL as the newly appointed mayor, trustees, etc take office. To learn about how to become a member or donate, visit us at csplaction.org. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter using the handles @CSPLAction and @partingdwaters. Hosts: Nephtalie Lesperance and Rosette Mamboleo Producers: Nephtalie Lesperance and Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership (CSPL) Music: No Frills Comparsa by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3535-no-frills-comparsa  License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

On today’s episode, Neph is joined by special guest Sister Julia Walsh to discuss the importance of incorporating spiritual and self-care practices when doing the work of activism and community organizing. Sister Julia is a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration and creator of the Messy Jesus Business, which is a blog and a podcast. Neph and Sister Julia also share about their own experiences and recommend resources to those who want to learn about spiritual and self-care practices. Links to resources mentioned in today’s episode: Insight Timer Pray as You Go Praying Our Experiences: An Invitation to Open Our Lives to God by Joseph F. Schmidt Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation by Martin Laird The Artist's Rule: Nurturing Your Creative Soul with Monastic Wisdom by Christine Valters Paintner  To connect with Sister Julia, visit:  Twitter: @juliafspa and @messyjesusbiz  Website: Messy Jesus Business and Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration  To learn about how to become a member or donate, visit us at csplaction.org. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter using the handles @CSPLAction and @partingdwaters.

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month! On today’s episode, Neph and Rosette share their personal stories and discuss how they became more involved in the work of spreading awareness about mental health. Neph and Rosette also recommend resources for those who are struggling with mental health concerns. This episode is a two-parter! Part one was posted last week so please be sure to check it out before listening to this week’s episode. Helplines: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for English, 1-888-628-9454 for Spanish, or Lifeline Crisis Chat. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or text LOVEIS to 22522 National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4AChild (1-800-422-4453) or text 1-800-422-4453 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or Online Chat Veteran’s Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or Crisis Chat or text: 8388255 Disaster Distress Helpline: CALL or TEXT 1-800-985-5990 (press 2 for Spanish). The Eldercare Locator: 1-800-677-1116 – TTY Instructions Mental Health Resources: SAMSHA’s Behavioral Health Treatment Services American Psychiatric Association Foundation Find a Psychiatrist  American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Finder  American Psychological Association Find A Psychologist  National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI-Chicago) Strengthening Proviso Youth Proviso Public Partnership Mental Health Services Youth Services Department of the Proviso Township To learn about how to become a member or donate, visit us at csplaction.org. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter using the handles @CSPLAction and @partingdwaters. Hosts: Nephtalie Lesperance and Rosette Mamboleo Producers: Nephtalie Lesperance and Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership (CSPL) Music: No Frills Comparsa by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3535-no-frills-comparsa  License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month! On today’s episode, Neph and Rosette discuss the differences between mental health and mental illness. Neph and Rosette also share their personal stories and discuss how they became more involved in the work of spreading awareness about mental health. This episode will be a two-parter. Part two will be posted next week! Content Warning: Mention of multiple suicide attempts. A brief description of suicidal attempts from 31min:10sec to 36min:40sec. Please take care of yourself and skip if needed. Helplines: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for English, 1-888-628-9454 for Spanish, or Lifeline Crisis Chat. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or text LOVEIS to 22522 National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4AChild (1-800-422-4453) or text 1-800-422-4453 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or Online Chat Veteran’s Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or Crisis Chat or text: 8388255 Disaster Distress Helpline: CALL or TEXT 1-800-985-5990 (press 2 for Spanish). The Eldercare Locator: 1-800-677-1116 – TTY Instructions Mental Health Resources: SAMSHA’s Behavioral Health Treatment Services American Psychiatric Association Foundation Find a Psychiatrist  American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Finder  American Psychological Association Find A Psychologist  National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI-Chicago) Strengthening Proviso Youth Proviso Public Partnership Mental Health Services Youth Services Department of the Proviso Township To learn about how to become a member or donate, visit us at csplaction.org. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter using the handles @CSPLAction and @partingdwaters. Hosts: Nephtalie Lesperance and Rosette Mamboleo Producers: Nephtalie Lesperance and Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership (CSPL) Music: No Frills Comparsa by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3535-no-frills-comparsa  License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

On today’s episode, Neph is joined by returning guest Michael Okinczyz-Cruz, CSPL’s Executive Director, to discuss Fratelli Tutti, an encyclical letter written by Pope Francis. This document was created in hopes of promoting a universal shift toward fraternity and social friendship. Neph and Michael read from sections of the Pope’s letter and reflect on how his insights connect to the work of CSPL.  To learn more about and read the Pope’s letter, visit: Fratelli Tutti & Community Organizing PowerPoint “Fratelli tutti”: short summary of Pope Francis's Social Encyclical Encyclical Letter Fratelli Tutti of the Holy Father Francis on Fraternity and Social Friendship To learn about how to become a member or donate, visit us at csplaction.org. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter using the handles @CSPLAction and @partingdwaters. Hosts: Nephtalie Lesperance and Rosette Mamboleo Producers: Nephtalie Lesperance and Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership (CSPL) Music: No Frills Comparsa by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3535-no-frills-comparsa  License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

On today’s episode, Neph and Rosette are joined by returning guest Michael Okinczyz-Cruz and special guest Dwayne David Paul to discuss how Catholic Social Teaching speaks to the concepts of Defunding the Police and Abolishing ICE. Our first guest, Michael, currently serves as CSPL’s Executive Director. Our second guest, Dwayne serves as the Director of the Collaborative Center for Justice. Rosette, Neph, Dwayne, and Michael discuss possible alternatives to policing and ways they work to create options within their roles as directors. To learn more about Dwayne and his work, you can visit: Prisons and law enforcement are not the solution to our social problems So-called community policing perpetuates a throwaway culture Reforms don’t work. The police must be defunded. Twitter: @DwayneDavidPaul Twitter: @CCFJHartford Facebook: @CollaborativeCenterforJustice Website: The Collaborative Center for Justice To learn about how to become a member or donate, visit us at csplaction.org. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter using the handles @CSPLAction and @partingdwaters. Hosts: Nephtalie Lesperance and Rosette Mamboleo Producers: Nephtalie Lesperance and Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership (CSPL) Music: No Frills Comparsa by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3535-no-frills-comparsa  License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

On today’s episode, Neph is joined by returning guest Gabriel Lara and special guest Michael Romain to discuss what we will refer to as the “Maywood water crisis.” As many of you know, Gabriel currently serves as CSPL’s Community Organizer for our Economic Justice campaign. Our second guest, Michael Romain currently serves as the Publisher at Village Press and Equity Editor at Growing Community Media. Neph, Gabriel, and Michael also discuss possible ways to get involved and address this issue on local and maybe national levels. To learn more about the Maywood Water Issue, you can visit the following sources:   Before the Faucet, After the Flush Ever wonder how Chicago’s water system works? Maywood’s Sky High Water Bills Partly Due To Sky High Waste After Trib Report, Maywood Outlines Efforts to Save Water Maywood Approves >$100K in Backpay for Wrongfully Terminated Worker Brain-damaging lead found in tap water from most Illinois communities during the past 6 years, Tribune analysis finds Proviso Suburbs, School Districts To Get Millions In Federal Relief  Ep. 180: The Era of 'Big Government Is Evil’ Is Over! (feat. David Dayen)  Moody's Downgrades The Village Of Maywood's (Il) Long Term General Obligation Rating To Baa3 From A1 To follow more of Michael’s work, visit Vfpress.news or follow him @michaelromain on Twitter. To contact Michael Romain, you can email [email protected] or [email protected]. You can also call him at (708) 359-9148. To learn about how to become a member or donate, visit us at csplaction.org. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter using the handles @CSPLAction and @partingdwaters. Hosts: Nephtalie Lesperance and Rosette Mamboleo Producers: Nephtalie Lesperance and Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership (CSPL) Music: No Frills Comparsa by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3535-no-frills-comparsa  License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

On today’s episode, Neph and Rosette are joined by special guest Gabriel Lara to discuss the  Economy of Francesco, an economic justice movement rooted in the spiritual vision of St. Francis of Assisi and Pope Francis. Neph, Rosette, and Gabriel read from sections of the Pope’s recent document,  “The Economy of Francesco: Young People, A Commitment, The Future,” and reflect on how his insights connect to CSPL’s work.  To learn more about the Economy of Francesco, visit:  “The Economy of Francesco - Young People, A Commitment, The Future”  and https://francescoeconomy.org/.  To learn about how to become a member or donate, visit us at csplaction.org. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter using the handles @CSPLAction and @partingdwaters.Hosts: Nephtalie Lesperance and Rosette Mamboleo Producers: Nephtalie Lesperance and Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership (CSPL) Music: No Frills Comparsa by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3535-no-frills-comparsa  License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/