Franciscan University Presents

Host Father 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   Listen to more Franciscan University Presents episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.  

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   Listen to more Franciscan University Presents episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.

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 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. John Bergsma, and special guest Dr. Scott Hahn, the Fr. Scanlan Professor of Biblical Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville and author of the new book Holy Is His Name: The Transforming Power of God’s Holiness in Scripture, as they discuss what holiness is and how Christ brings it within our reach.   This episode's Other Voices include: Annelise Davis; Theology and Marketing Major Maddie Flieller; Clinical Psychology Major Jacob Smith; Sacred Music Major, Organ Concentration Joe Prendergast; Philosophy Major   ORIGINAL AIR DATE: MAY 2023   Listen to more Franciscan University Presents episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.

Join Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Matthew Breuninger, Associate Professor of Psychology at Franciscan University of Steubenville and author of the new book “Finding Freedom in Christ: Healing Life’s Hurts“, as they discuss how Christ can heal our emotional suffering and help us overcome the wounds that keep us in bondage. This episode’s Other Voices interviews feature Dr. Donald Kissinger, Associate Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Dr. Regina Boerio, Professor of Psychology and Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences at Franciscan University of Steubenville.   ORIGINAL AIR DATE: APRIL 2023 Listen to more Franciscan University Presents episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.

Join Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Heather Khym, Co-Founder of Life Restoration Ministries, Co-Host of the podcast Abiding Together, and author of the new book Abide: A Pathway to Transformative Healing and Intimacy With Jesus, as they discuss how to move from surviving to thriving by realizing that the Lord loves us even in our brokenness. This episode’s Other Voices include Dr. Donald Kissinger, Associate Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Dr. Regina Boerio, Professor of Psychology and Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences at Franciscan University of Steubenville. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: MARCH 2023 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 Stanley Konopka, Director of the Chamber Orchestra at Franciscan University of Steubenville and Assistant Principal Viola for the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, as they discuss the necessity of beauty in our culture – and in our liturgy. *This episode's Other Voices include musical performances by Stanley Konopka on Viola and Audrey Konopka on piano.  Podcast listeners will enjoy their full-length performance of J.S. Bach's Ave Maria, which was shortened for broadcast. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: FEBRUARY 2023 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. Katharina Westerhorstmann, Professor of Theology and Medical Ethics at Franciscan University of Steubenville and author of “What it Means to Be Human: Anthropological and Ethical Reflections on Navigating the Vulnerability and Fragility of Human Existence During Times of Illness“, as they discuss how our vulnerability can help us understand our humanity, and how we can learn to live through suffering. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: JANUARY 2022 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 Sr. Faustina Maria Pia Bianchi, SV, author of the book Jesus I Trust in You: A 30-Day Personal Retreat With the Litany of Trust, as they discuss what it means to trust in Jesus and what we stand to gain if we can overcome our fears. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: DECEMBER 2022 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 the Most Reverend Salvatore Cordileone, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of San Francisco and author of the pastoral letter “Before I Formed You in the Womb I Knew You“, as they discuss what it really means for us to receive Communion – and if any of us are truly worthy. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: NOVEMBER 2022 Listen to more Franciscan University Presents episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.