GIVEN Forum Talks
6 Seasons
The GIVEN Institute (“GIVEN”) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to activating the gifts of young adult women for the Catholic Church and the world. We inspire and equip the next generation of female leaders to “receive the gift that they are; realize the gifts they’ve been given; and respond with the gift that only they can give.” Through leadership training, faith formation, and dedicated mentoring, GIVEN forms women for mission and for life.
The flagship event of the GIVEN Institute is the Catholic Young Women’s Leadership Forum (“Given Forum”). The annual event brings together more than one hundred young adult women from across the country for a four-day forum. It is designed for young adult Catholic women seeking leadership training, faith formation, and practical support to better understand and pursue their particular mission and/or vocation.
The following episodes are talks from previous GIVEN Forums.
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A Word from the Father's Heart w/ Fr. John Burns | 2022 Given Forum
Episode 1
Fr. John Burns uses Scripture to speak words from God the Father’s heart, especially for women.
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Receive the Gift that You Are w/ Heather Khym | 2022 Given Forum
Episode 2
Heather Khym, co-host of Abiding Together Podcast, explores the idea of receiving yourself as a gift.
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Respond With the Gift Only You Can Give w/ Rachel Bulman | 2022 Given Forum
Episode 3
Author and speaker Rachel Bulman explores the idea of using your gifts to follow God’s unique call for your life.
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Entrusted w/ the Feminine Genius w/ Sr. Mary Madeline Todd | 2022 Given Forum
Episode 4
Sr. Mary Madeline Todd, OP draws from her expertise in Pope St. John Paul II’s thought on women to explore the meaning of the feminine genius.
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An Interview w/ Mother Olga of the Sacred Heart | 2022 Given Forum
Episode 5
Montse Alvarado of EWTN News interviews Mother Olga of the Sacred Heart, foundress of the Daughters of Mary of Nazareth. Mother shares her experiences of immigrating to the United States, founding a religious order, and living as a daughter of the Lord every day.
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Power Session w/ Brenda Noriega | 2022 Given Forum
Episode 6
Brenda Noriega, an international representative for youth ministry, reflects on vulnerability, prayer, young people, and living a Christ-like life.
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Discerning the Will of God w/ Mother Clare, CFR | 2022 Given Forum
Episode 7
Mother Clare Matthiass, General Servant of the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal, shares ways to think about discernment and practical advice for discerning the will of God in everyday life.
