We Move Forward Together

About We Move Forward Together

Welcome to "We Move Forward Together," the podcast that believes in the power of community, collaboration, and collective action. Inspired by the vital work and mission of WMFT.org, this podcast delves into the stories, strategies, and successess of individuals and organizations who are actively shaping a better future for us all. Each episode features insightful conversations with change-makers, thought leaders, and everyday heroes, exploring how we can bridge divides, foster understanding, and create sustainable solutions for our shared challenges. Whether you're passionate about social just

Publisher

We Move Forward Together

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Jun 2025

Latest episode

10 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Oct 2026

   The Role of Women in the Catholic Church: A Discussion with Dr. Phyllis Zagano

   Dr. Phyllis Zagano on Women Deacons, Dominican Charism, and the Future of the ChurchWe discuss the importance of engaging with local community needs and the pursuit of social justice. Whether you are interested in deepening your own spirituality or learning about the ministry work happening in Long Island, this episode offers valuable perspectives on living out a mission of joy and hope.This conversation with Dr. Phyllis Zagano explores the long history of women in the diaconate, the current Vatican and synodal conversation about women in church leadership, and how Catholic social teaching shapes the church’s response to real-world problems. It also highlights the Dominican Sisters of Amityville and their charisms of preaching, teaching, and scholarship.Timestamps(00:00) Opening the conversation and introducing Dr. Phyllis Zagano(02:22) Long Island upbringing and academic path(03:01) Early connections to the Dominican Sisters of Amityville(04:03) The history of women deacons in the early church(05:06) Women in Vatican administration versus ordained ministry(06:57) Why canon law and church culture shaped the diaconate(07:48) The Eastern church and the modern ordination of Deaconess Angelique(08:43) Why the synod keeps the question of women deacons open(10:19) Cultural resistance, clerical misogyny, and women’s dignity(11:44) The Dominican Sisters’ charism of preaching and teaching(13:05) Education, retirement, and social service ministries(14:12) Catholic social teaching and the upcoming book Just Church(15:33) Women, lay ministries, and the future of synodal discernment(16:39) The church as the people of God and the challenges it faces(18:02) Why preaching matters and where people can find it(19:43) Faith, doubt, and staying open to mystery(20:15) Closing thanks and final reflectionsWe Move Forward Together, an initiative of the Amityville Dominican Sisters, invites individuals and groups to connect with us through our existing ministries to explore spirituality, ecology, social justice and community building. Through events and experiences, participants make new friends, forge new ministries and create partnerships in order to advance justice and truth for all.Website: www.sistersofstdominic.org ( www.sistersofstdominic.org)We Move Forward Together: info@wmft.org Dominican Associates: associates@amityop.org• Social Justice & Empowerment: Learn about our sponsored ministry, Opening Word (OPW), a literacy, ESOL, and job readiness program that holistically empowers adult immigrant women, addressing needs such as mental health and housing. Discover the Visitation Community in Copiague, which provides essential services like food, rental assistance, and temporary housing to immigrant families and refugees.• Ecology & Sustainability: Follow our commitment to Pope Francis' Laudato Si' Action Platform. See the results of our partnership with the Peconic Land Trust, which created an agricultural conservation easement on 10.4 acres of our Motherhouse property for perpetual preservation and organic projects, including planting sunflowers and caring for honeybees.• Community & Spirituality: Explore We Move Forward Together (WMFT), an initiative inviting individuals and groups to connect with us to advance justice and truth for all by exploring spirituality, ecology, social justice, and community building.Seek Out More Information and Join Our Mission:We invite you to follow our stories and subscribe as we continue to journey forward together. You can become partners in our mission through several avenues:• Dominican Associates: Women and men, single or married, who are companions to the Sisters in the journey of "Holy Preaching".• Dominican Young Adults: Those aged 18-35 captured by the spirit of St. Dominic to "preach with their lives".• Volunteers: Opportunities are available at the Motherhouse in Amityville or within our ministries.Subscribe to follow our stories and join our mission as we journey forward together.

2. 

   18 Sept 2026

   Finding God in the Cosmos: Brother Guy Consolmagno on Science and Belief

   Finding God in the Cosmos: Brother Guy Consolmagno on Science and Belief Explore the intersection of science and faith with Brother Guy Consolmagno, a renowned Jesuit planetary scientist.In this episode of We Move Forward Together, host Steve Yusko sits down with Brother Guy Consolmagno to discuss his unique dual path. As a Jesuit brother and a distinguished planetary scientist, he offers a rare perspective on how the pursuit of scientific knowledge complements a life of religious devotion. They examine the history of the Vatican Observatory and how modern research continues to influence our understanding of the universe. Chapters 00:00 — Welcome to We Move Forward Together 01:09 — From Boston College to MIT and the Jesuits 03:35 — Why astronomy matters when people are suffering 04:03 — Teaching astrophysics in Kenya 05:15 — Feeding the soul through wonder 07:23 — Light pollution and rediscovering the stars 09:08 — Why science and faith are not in conflict 11:57 — The truth behind the Galileo story 14:27 — Astronomy, climate change, and social justice 17:02 — Breaking overwhelming problems into smaller steps 19:26 — Loneliness, community, and finding God 20:42 — Why scientists need teams 21:57 — AI as a research tool—and its ethical limits 27:13 — Would you baptize an extraterrestrial? 29:32 — How unusual are Earth and our solar system? 32:17 — Asteroids, meteors, and meteorites explained 33:26 — Meteorites from the Moon and Mars 35:24 — Would Brother Guy go into space? 35:35 — Closing reflections and a blessing We Move Forward Together, an initiative of the Amityville Dominican Sisters, invites individuals and groups to connect with us through our existing ministries to explore spirituality, ecology, social justice and community building. Through events and experiences, participants make new friends, forge new ministries and create partnerships in order to advance justice and truth for all.Website: www.sistersofstdominic.org We Move Forward Together: info@wmft.org Dominican Associates: associates@amityop.org"Preach the Truth as if you had a million voices. It is silence that kills the world." - St. Catherine of Siena We are an active contemplative community. Our mission, which began when four Sisters traveled from Germany to the US in 1853 and settled in Amityville by the 1870s, is to bring the reign of God to fulfillment. As daughters of St. Dominic, we strive to be signs of joy and hope by living out the four pillars of Dominican life: Prayer, Study, Community, and Mission.What You Will Find Here:• Social Justice & Empowerment: Learn about our sponsored ministry, Opening Word (OPW), a literacy, ESOL, and job readiness program that holistically empowers adult immigrant women, addressing needs such as mental health and housing. Discover the Visitation Community in Copiague, which provides essential services like food, rental assistance, and temporary housing to immigrant families and refugees.• Ecology & Sustainability: Follow our commitment to Pope Francis' Laudato Si' Action Platform. See the results of our partnership with the Peconic Land Trust, which created an agricultural conservation easement on 10.4 acres of our Motherhouse property for perpetual preservation and organic projects, including planting sunflowers and caring for honeybees.• Community & Spirituality: Explore We Move Forward Together (WMFT), an initiative inviting individuals and groups to connect with us to advance justice and truth for all by exploring spirituality, ecology, social justice, and community building.Seek Out More Information and Join Our Mission:• Dominican Associates: Women and men, single or married, who are companions to the Sisters in the journey of "Holy Preaching".• Dominican Young Adults: Those aged 18-35 captured by the spirit of St. Dominic to "preach with their lives".• Volunteers: Opportunities are available at the Motherhouse in Amityville or within our ministries.

3. 

   4 Sept 2026

   Terri Tobin — Faith, Service, and Survival on 9/11

   Terri Tobin — Faith, Service, and Survival on 9/11In this powerful conversation, Steve Yusko speaks with retired NYPD Chief Dr. Terri Tobin about her 41-year career in law enforcement, her family’s deep roots in policing, and the life-altering events of September 11, 2001. TeWhat this episode coversTerri’s family legacy in law enforcement and what “policing is in my genes” really meantHer path from sociology and social work into the NYPDTerri’s 9/11 survival story and the leadership moment that saved her lifeWhat it was like being buried in rubble at the World Trade CenterThe meaning of her belief that “no one suffers alone”How faith and the Dominican Sisters supported her recoveryThe role of the First Responders Children’s FoundationWhy remembrance, service, and healing still matter 25 years later Timestamps00:00 - Terri describes the Dominican Sisters as signs of joy and hope in her life01:50 - Family roots in policing and the example set by her father04:17 - Competitive NYPD entrance exam bet and the path from social work to policing05:14 - Using her social work license to support officers through peer assistance06:33 - How the NYPD co-response team pairs officers and clinicians08:18 - Joe Dunn’s life-saving instruction on 9/1110:15 - The South Tower collapse, darkness, and survival in the rubble12:25 - Injuries, adrenaline, and the instinct to help another victim13:42 - “No one suffers by themselves” and shared humanity after 9/1116:16 - How the NYPD supported officers after George Floyd and public backlash18:14 - Why the ocean and beach are healing for Terry19:44 - The origin and mission of the First Responders Children Foundation22:51 - The story of Officer Moira Smith and the letter from a survivor27:08 - Patricia Smith’s life and how Moira’s legacy lives on29:08 - Coincidences, faith, and the role of providence in survival30:38 - How the Dominican Sisters supported Terry’s recovery32:17 - Memorials at Shanksville, Arlington, and lower Manhattan34:12 - Why 9/11 was also the greatest rescue effort ever35:38 - Terri’s closing thanks to the first responder communityThe Dominican Sisters of Amityville9/11 Painting by Maureen Carey https://www.maureencareyartist.com/The First Responders Children’s FoundationNYPD peer assistance and wellness resourcesTo learn more about our ministries, history, and how you can join the Dominican Family:Website: www.sistersofstdominic.org We Move Forward Together: info@wmft.org Dominican Associates: associates@amityop.org"Preach the Truth as if you had a million voices. It is silence that kills the world." - St. Catherine of SienaSisters of St. Dominic of Amityville: Called to be Signs of Joy and Hope We are an active contemplative community. Our mission, which began when four Sisters traveled from Germany to the US in 1853 and settled in Amityville by the 1870s, is to bring the reign of God to fulfillment. As daughters of St. Dominic, we strive to be signs of joy and hope by living out the four pillars of Dominican life: Prayer, Study, Community, and Mission.What You Will Find Here:This channel showcases our dedication to promoting human dignity and alleviating social ills across our ministries. You will see how we are actively responding to the needs of the time, both locally and globally.• Social Justice & Empowerment: • Ecology & Sustainability:• Community & Spirituality: Seek Out More Information and Join Our Mission:We invite you to follow our stories and subscribe as we continue to journey forward together. You can become partners in our mission through several avenues:• Dominican Associates: Women and men, single or married, who are companions to the Sisters in the journey of "Holy Preaching".• Dominican Young Adults: Those aged 18-35 captured by the spirit of St. Dominic to "preach with their lives".• Volunteers: Opportunities are available at the Motherhouse in Amityville or within our ministries.

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