Franciscan University Presents

Join panelists Father Jonathan St. André, TOR, and Dr. Scott Hahn, host Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, and special guest Dr. Paul Kengor, Professor of Political Science at Grove City College and author of The Stigmatists: Their Gifts, Their Revelations, Their Warnings, as they discuss the saints who bore the wounds of Christ, and why this should get our attention. Other Voices for this episode include: Dr. James Matenaer Professor of History, Franciscan University of Steubenville Dr. Kyle McKenna Professor of Biology, Franciscan University of Steubenville Original Air Date: April 2025 Find talks from the Marked with the Wounds of Christ Conference from September 12-14, 2024, here.    Listen to more Franciscan University Presents episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.

Join Dr. Shane Owens, an Assistant Professor of Theology and author focused on St. Augustine, as he explores the heart and spiritual journey through Augustine's 'Confessions'. Discover how Augustine's insights on love contrast self-love with love for God. Learn about the transformative power of prayer and memory in shaping our identities and narratives. The conversation highlights the significance of friendship and divine guidance in personal growth, urging listeners to deepen their connection with God through introspection and storytelling.

Join panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, host Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, and special guest Dr. Catherine Pakaluk, associate professor in the Busch School of Business at the Catholic University of America and author of Hannah’s Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth, as they discuss why some women are open to having large families, despite cultural pressure. Other Voices from this episode include: Alicia Hernon Co-Founder, Messy Family Project & Mother of 10 Laura Doroski Parish Respect Life Ministry Coordinator & Mother of 6 Original Air Date: February 2025 Listen to more Franciscan University Presents episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.

Join panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, host Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, and special guest Dr. John Bergsma, Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville and Author of Jesus and Jubilee: The Biblical Roots of the Year of God’s Favor, as they discuss how we can enter into this Year of Jubilee and discover what God wants to offer each of us. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: January 2025 Other Voices for this episode include: Jean Robledo, Theology and Catechetics Major Sarah Gacka, History Major Katherine Saliga, Communication Arts and Classics Major   Listen to more Franciscan University Presents episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.

Join panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, host Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, and special guest Dr. Greg Bottaro, Catholic psychologist and founder of the CatholicPsych Institute, as they discuss difficult relationships and the contributions of John Paul II to modern psychology. Father Dave also had an entire series about mental health with Dr. Greg Bottaro on season 3 of In Focus, which you can find here.   Other Voices featured in this episode include: Vincent D'Antuono, Communication Arts major Laura Rodriguez, Marketing major John Fusco, Business Management and Theology major Isaac Desrosierss, Mechanical Engineering Major ORIGINAL AIR DATE: December 2024 Listen to more Franciscan University Presents episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.

Join panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and Host – and special guest – Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, President of Franciscan University of Steubenville and Host of the video series “My father’s Father“, as they discuss how human fatherhood reveals – but can never replace – the divine Fatherhood of God. Other Voices for this episode include: William McNamara, Communication Arts major Emma Grace Brierley, Marketing major Duran Lurie, Philosophy and Theology major   ORIGINAL AIR DATE: NOVEMBER 2024 Listen to more Franciscan University Presents episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.

Join Host Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn,, and special guest Mother Iliana, a nun of the Byzantine Catholic Christ the Bridegroom Monastery and author of the new book “The Light of His Eyes: Journeying From Self-Contempt to the Father’s Delight“, as they discuss how we know that our lives matter and that we are enough. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: OCTOBER 2024 Other Voices for this Episode include: Ally Lazo, Theology and Catechetics Major Isabella Severson, Nursing Major Joshua Costello, Manager of Guest Outreach and Satisfaction   Listen to more Franciscan University Presents episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.

Join Host Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn,, and special guest Dr. Kevin Schmiesing, professor of Church History at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary and School of Theology and author of A Catholic Pilgrimage Through American History: People and Places that Shaped the Church in the United States, as they discuss what pilgrimage is and all of the many holy sites located throughout the United States of America. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: September 2024 Other Voices for this Episode include excerpts from Dr. Schmiesing's book, read by John Romanowsky.   Listen to more Franciscan University Presents episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.

Host Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Daniel Kuebler, professor of biology at Franciscan University of Steubenville and Vice President of the Society of Catholic Scientists, as they discuss the intersection of faith and science and what the Church’s official stance on evolution is. Want to learn more about the intersection of faith and science? Be sure to check out Dr. Daniel Kuebler podcast and video series Purposeful Lab.   ORIGINAL AIR DATE: August 2024 Other Voices for this episode include: Sean Vander Woude, Biology and Theology Major Emma Higgins, Biochemistry Major   Listen to more Franciscan University Presents episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.

Join Host Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn,, and special guest Bishop Frank J. Caggiano, Bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut and member of the USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis, as they discuss Catechesis and who needs it the most.   Other Voices for this episode include: Bill Keimig, Deputy Director of the Catechetical Institute at Franciscan University of Steubenville Father Drake McCalister, Coordinator of Catechetical Practicum at Franciscan University of Steubenville   ORIGINAL AIR DATE: July 2024 Listen to more Franciscan University Presents episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.