Franciscan University Presents

Overcoming Sins of Speech | Fr. Gregory Pine, OP | Franciscan University Presents

Join host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Fr. Gregory Pine, OP, Professor of Dogmatic and Moral Theology at the Dominican House of Studies and author of the new book "Training the Tongue and Growing Beyond Sins of Speech", as they discuss the gift of our ability to speak and how to use it for the glory of God.
Other Voices in this episode include:
Samuel Wofford, Marketing Major
John Tiplick, Theology Major
Camila Aponte, Human Development & Family Studies Major
Clare Weber, Theology and Catechetics Major
Quotes from the Epistle of St. James read by John Romanowsky
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: MARCH 2026

Making a Pilgrimage | Joan Watson | Franciscan University Presents

Join host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Joan Watson, Formation Manager at Verso Ministries and author of the new book "Making a Pilgrimage: A Companion for Catholics", as they discuss the meaning and importance of pilgrimages.
Other Voices for this episode include:
Fr. Jonathan St. André, TORVice President of Franciscan Life
Fr. Shawn Roberson, TORChaplain
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: FEBRUARY 2026

Answers on Death and Dying | Dr. Roger Nutt | Franciscan University Presents

Join host Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Roger Nutt, Provost at Ave Maria University and author of the new book To Die Is Gain: A Theological (re-) Introduction to the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick for Clergy, Laity, Caregivers, and Everyone Else, as they discuss what the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick can teach us about death and dying.
Other Voices from this episode include:
Fr. Patrick Whittle, TORAssistant Professor of Theology
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: January 2026
 
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When Bad Things Happen to Good People | Hon. Jeff Fortenberry | Franciscan University Presents

Join host Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn,, and special guest the Hon. Jeff Fortenberry, retired Congressman from Nebraska, as they discuss the weaponization of government against people of faith, and how we can respond to persecution in our own lives.
Other Voices for this episode include:
Liam O'Neill, Political Science Major
Gianna Chipchase, Human Development & Family Studies Major
Joseph Lytle, Accounting Major
 
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: DECEMBER 2025
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Piety and Personality | Rosemary McGuire Berry | Franciscan University Presents

Join host Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Shane Owens and Dr. Regis Martin , and special guest Rosemary McGuire Berry, author of Piety and Personality: The Temperaments of the Saints, as they discuss how our temperaments can help—or hinder—our journey in faith. Each of us can find a saint who shows us how our unique gifts and challenges can be our path to holiness.
Other Voices for this episode include:
Christina Simms, Mechanical Engineering Major
Paul Bremberg, Political Science & History Major
Gareth Cassidy, Master of Theology
 
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: NOVEMBER 2025
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Life in the Spirit | Dr. Ralph Martin | Franciscan University Presents

Join host Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Ralph Martin, President of Renewal Ministries, as they discuss what the Holy Spirit is saying to the Church today.
Other Voices from this episode are featured excerpts from Dr. Ralph Martin’s book, A Life in the Spirit: A Memoir , voiced by John Romanowsky
ORIGINAL AIRDATE OCTOBER 2025
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Ancient Prayer and Modern Technology | Alex Jones | Franciscan University Presents

Join host Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Alex Jones, Co-Founder and CEO of Hallow, as they discuss how technology can benefit our prayer life—and not be a distraction!
Other Voices from this episode include:
Nick HoganGeneral Studies
Annie GironeCommunication Arts
Dan MusacchioCommunication Arts
 
ORIGINAL AIRDATE SEPTEMBER 2025
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Why We Need Scripture | Jeff Cavins | Franciscan University Presents

Join host Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Jeff Cavins, author of Walking With God: A Journey Through the Bible and I'm Not Being Fed: Discovering the Food That Satisfies the Soul, as they discuss why we need Scripture as much as we need food—and why that's no accident!
Other Voices from this episode include:
Paul BrembergPolitical Science & History
Elizabeth SwiftPhilosophy & Political Science
Theresa AntonyTheology & Classics
 
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: AUGUST 2025
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Sharing the Gospel as Youth Missionaries | Dcn. Bob Rice, PhD | Franciscan University Presents

Host Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Deacon Bob Rice, PhD, Professor of Catechetics at Franciscan University of Steubenville and author of "Sharing the Gospel With Our Lives: A Relational Approach to Catholic Youth Ministry", as they discuss how the Gospels can show us the best way to reach young people and why we might need to redefine what makes youth ministry a success.
Other Voices from this episode were excerpts from Pope Francis' "Christus Vivit", read by John Romanowsky.
Original Air Date: July 2025
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Forming Families for Heaven | Fr. Carter Griffin | Franciscan University Presents

Join host Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Father Carter Griffin, Rector at the Saint John Paul II Seminary and author of Forming Families, Forming Saints, as they discuss the role of parents and family life in preparing us for our final destination.
 
Other Voices for this episode include:
Dr. Ron BolsterDean of the School of Theology and Philosophy
Dr. Petroc WilleyProfessor of Theology and Catechetics
Dr. William KeimigDeputy Director of the Catechetical Institute
 
Original Air Date: June 2025
 
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