On today’s episode, Neph and Rosette are joined by special guest Gabriel Lara to discuss the value of personal development and training in community organizing. Neph, Rosette, and Gabriel share about how their experiences with attending CSPL training and applying what they’ve learned to the work of organizing. 

If you are interested in attending a CSPL training, please visit https://www.csplaction.org/en/training-and-formation to look at our open training calendar and sign up today!

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 value of practicing nonpartisan politics as a Catholic nonprofit organization. Neph, Rosette, and Gabriel discuss how CSPL works to remain nonpartisan as they try to navigate the current political landscape. 

If you live in the Proviso Area and are interested in attending our Public Meeting or filling out the community vision survey, please visit: 1) Maywood's Community Vision Survey and 2) Virtual Public Meeting. The public meeting will be presented in both English and Spanish simultaneously.

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 special bonus episode, we wanted to share a webinar that was hosted by CSPL on February 9, 2021, to address some of the most pressing questions and concerns that our Black and Latinx communities have about the COVID-19 vaccines. Each question is answered by Dr. Ngozi Ezike, the Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health. She has served for more than 15 years promoting the organization's mission of delivering integrated health services with dignity and respect regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. Dr. Ezike's presentation was conducted in both English and Spanish, but this podcast will only feature the English portion of the Q&A.

For more information about the COVID-19 and the vaccine, please visit www.dph.illinois.gov. If you live in the Proviso Area and are interested in attending our Public Meeting or filling out the community vision survey, please visit: 1) Maywood's Community Vision Survey and 2) Virtual Public Meeting. The public meeting will be presented in both English and Spanish.

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 the 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 take an opportunity to sit down and reflect on what it has been like to navigate a year of living through the COVID-19 pandemic. Neph and Rosette discuss key takeaways or lessons learned as well as ways that they practice “self-care.”

For more information about the COVID-19 and the vaccine, please visit www.dph.illinois.gov. If you live in the Proviso Area and are interested in attending our Public Meeting or filling out the community vision survey, please visit: 1) Maywood's Community Vision Survey and 2) Virtual Public Meeting. The public meeting will be presented in both English and Spanish.

To learn more about CERCL and get more information about testing, visit the following: 

https://www.luc.edu/parkinson/cercl/ 

https://www.facebook.com/CERC.loyola  

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 the 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 take an opportunity to sit down and reflect on the 2020 elections and the Biden/Harris win. Neph and Rosette share their initial reaction to hearing the election results and talk about their hopes for the next four years.

If you live in the Proviso Area and are interested in attending our Public Meeting or filling out the community vision survey, please visit: 1) Maywood's Community Vision Survey and 2) Virtual Public Meeting. The public meeting will be presented in both English and Spanish.

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 the 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/ 

WELCOME TO SEASON 2 OF PARTING THE WATERS! On today’s episode, Neph and Rosette take an opportunity to check-in and talk about their breaks including the holidays. Neph and Rosette also reflect on season one and discuss what they are most excited about for season two. If you enjoy this podcast, please listen, rate, and write a review on iTunes. Your reviews will help us stay on the platform. Thank you in advance for the support!

If you live in the Proviso Area and are interested in attending our Public Meeting or filling out the community vision survey, please visit: 1) Maywood's Community Vision Survey and 2) Virtual Public Meeting. The public meeting will be presented in both English and Spanish.

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 the 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, Rosette and Neph are joined by returning guests Michael N. Okińczyc-Cruz and Adrienne Alexander to discuss the importance of black and brown solidarity in the work of community organizing. As you know, Michael currently works as the executive director of the CSPL and Adrienne serves as the Director of Intergovernmental affairs for AFSCME in Illinois. Rosette and Neph talk to Michael and Adrienne about an article co-authored for America The Jesuit Review entitled “Black and Latino Catholics Agree: Our Lives Matter.” Although this episode was recorded pre-formal election results, the Georgia election in January, and the insurrection at Capital Hill, we at CSPL believe that the insights gleaned from this interview can play a major role in strengthening all community organizing efforts. 

If you are interested in reading Michael and Adrienne’s article, visit: 

• Black and Latino Catholics Agree: Our Lives Matter 

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 
• Rosette Mamboleo

Producers: 

• Nephtalie Lesperance  
• 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 bonus episode, Neph is joined by returning guest Michael Okinczyz-Cruz to reflect on the attempted coup that occurred at Capital Hill on January 6, 2020. Neph and Michael also discuss possible next steps and reasons why people should get involved in addressing white supremacy.

If you are interested in attending our Leadership 1.0 Training, January 20 membership meeting, or another training, visit:

• Leadership 1.0 Training (January 18th)
• January Membership Meeting
• Training and Formation  

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 
• Rosette Mamboleo

Producers: 

• Nephtalie Lesperance  
• 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 special episode, Neph shares CSPL’s response to the 2020 election results and shares action items that CSPL encourages people to consider as our country tries to figure out next steps. Our next episode is the last episode for season one and will discuss Black and Latinx solidarity in building community power and organizing.

If you are interested in attending our Nov 18 membership meeting or attending a training, visit:

• November Membership Meeting
• Training and Formation  

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 
• Rosette Mamboleo

Producers: 

• Nephtalie Lesperance  
• 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 Maria Gutierrez to discuss DACA and what it looks like to get involved in terms of allyship. Currently, Maria Gutierrez is the Associate Director of Career Development and Adjunct Instructor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Dominican University. During this conversation, Maria discusses how being a DACA recipient propelled her into a career of helping immigrants who are both documented and undocumented. To contact Maria Gutierrez, feel free to email: [email protected]

If you are interested in getting help or finding DACA resources, visit:

• The Resurrection Project
• Centro Romero

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 
• Rosette Mamboleo

Producers: 

• Nephtalie Lesperance  
• 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/