Franciscan University Presents

Overcoming the Vice of Acedia | Dr. Brandon Dahm | Franciscan University Presents

Join Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Brandon Dahm, Associate Professor of Philosophy and author of "Correcting Acedia Through Wonder and Gratitude", as they discuss what the vice of acedia is and how to overcome it.
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: March 2024
Other Voices for this episode include:
John-Paul Palladino, Accounting & Communication Arts Major
Hannah Hough, Communication Arts Major
Hannah Falcone, Marketing Major
Michael Allen, Criminal Justice Major
Bernadette Bede, Theology & Catechetics Major

The Catholic Church and Slavery | Dr. Paul Kengor | Franciscan University Presents

Join Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Paul Kengor, Senior Director of the Institute for Faith & Freedom and Professor of Political Science at Grove City College, and author of the new book "The Worst of Indignities: The Catholic Church on Slavery", as they discuss the long history of the Catholic Church's vocal -- and Scriptural -- opposition to the institution of slavery.
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: February 2024
Other Voices for this episode include selections from Dr. Kengor's Book, and a selection from a document by Pope Gregory XVI.

Living as Catholics in Exile | Dr. Scott Hahn | Franciscan University Presents

Join Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Shane Owens, and special guest Dr. Scott Hahn, the Fr. Scanlan Professor of Biblical Theology and the New Evangelization at Franciscan University of Steubenville, and author of the new book "Catholics in Exile: Biblical Wisdom for the Journey Home", as they discuss how we can survive - and even change - this world that is not our true home.
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: January 2024
Other Voices for this episode include:
Daisy O'Donnell, Clinical Psychology Major
Brendan O'Neill, Engineering Major
Jonah Kane, Theology and Catechetics Major

Our Sorrows and the Seven Sorrows Rosary | Immaculée Ilibagiza | Franciscan University Presents

Join Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Kimberly Hahn, and special guest Immaculée Ilibagiza, Rwandan genocide survivor and author of the new book "A Blessing in Disguise: Miracles of the Seven Sorrows Rosary", as they discuss how meditating on the Sorrows of Our Lady can help us to embrace our own sorrows - and even bring us consolation.
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: December 2023
Other Voices appearing in this episode:
Stanley Colaco, Business Management Major
David Zamora, Theology and Philosophy Major
Bryan Black, Computer Science Major
Collin Piser, Theology and Philosophy Major

The Priesthood in the Bible | Fr. Anthony Giambrone, OP | Franciscan University Presents

Join Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Fr. Anthony Giambrone, OP, Extraordinary Professor and Vice Director of the French School of Biblical and Archaeological Research in Jerusalem, and author of the new book "The Bible and the Priesthood: Priestly Participation in the One Sacrifice for Sins", as they discuss how the Old Testament and the Catholic priesthood are connected through the sacrifice of Christ.
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: NOVEMBER 2023
 
Other Voices featured in this episode include:
 
Fr. Patrick Whittle, TOR
Director, Priestly Discernment Program
Franciscan University of Steubenville
 
Fr. Rufino Corona, TOR
Pastoral Assistant to Household Life & Office of Evangelization
Franciscan University of Steubenville

Unity of Body and Soul: Gender Dysphoria | Archbishop Paul Coakley | Franciscan University Presents

Join Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest the Most Rev. Paul Coakley, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and author of the pastoral letter "On the Unity of the Body and Soul: Accompanying Those Experiencing Gender Dysphoria", as they discuss the intersection of science, Church teaching, and personal relationships.
This episode's Other Voices feature:
Fr. Jonathan St. André, TOR, Vice President of Franciscan Life
Dr. Derek Doroski, Professor of Biology
Dr. Deborah Savage, Professor of Theology
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: OCTOBER 2023

Love Basics From Scripture | Dr. John Bergsma | Franciscan University Presents

Join Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. John Bergsma, Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville and Author of "Love Basics for Catholics: Illustrating God's Love for Us Throughout the Bible", as they discuss how God's relationship with his people sets the stage for own relationships.
This episode's Other Voices segments are excerpts from Dr. Bergsma's book, voiced by John Romanowsky.
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: SEPTEMBER 2023

Free to Be Holy | Matt Lozano | Franciscan University Presents

Join Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Matt Lozano, Director of Training at Heart of the Father Ministries and Co-Author of the book "Free to Be Holy: Discovering Who You Are in Christ", as they discuss what it means to live holiness.
Other Voices in this episode include: 
Dan Casey, Biology Major
Tess Seidlitz, Communication Arts Major
Isabella Murphy, Theology Major
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: AUGUST 2023
 

Forming Young Catholic Leaders | Peter Blute | Franciscan University Presents

Join Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Peter Blute, COO of Young Catholic Professionals, as they discuss how young Catholic professionals can live an authentic faith life, how we see the dignity of work, and whether faith is compatible with success.
This episode's Other Voices feature:
Abigail Gantz; Experimental Psychology Major
Kristina Beer; Theology and Catechetics Major
Haley Davinsizer; Accounting and Finance Major
Caleb Rider; Theology and Philosophy Major
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: JULY 2023

The Scriptural Vision of Man and Woman | Dr. Nina Heereman | Franciscan University Presents

Join Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Nina Heereman, Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture at St. Patrick's Seminary and University and author of the new book "Athirst for the Spirit: Biblical Wisdom for Desert Times", as they discuss a genuine scriptural understanding of men and women.
This episode's Other Voices feature quotes from Dr. Heereman's book, voiced by Christie Fleming.
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: JUNE 2023