Studium to Studio

Cohosts: Dr. Ryan Buller, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss what a vocation is, different primary vocations, and understanding our role in the discernment process. Can we "miss our calling"? If so, what would God have us do? How specific are our calls to vocations? Find out more in this episode of Studium to Studio! Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll t...

Cohosts: Mr. Matthew Mayer, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss what "solidarism" is and how it can be applied. Most notably, the document, "Antiqua at Nova" (put out by the Vatican), addresses AI and notes the basic principals of this socio-economic philosophy. Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and fam...

Cohosts: Ms. Becky See, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss the patron of the Southern Dominican Province, St. Martin de Porres. Find out more about how this saint from Lima, Peru changed hearts by his loving and patient example. Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes weekly, every Thursday at 4pm! Th...

Cohosts: Mr. Andrew Fisher (Lay Dominican Postulant), Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss the current nuances of evangelizing in this post-Christendom era - What makes this different from evangelizing just a decade ago?  New strategies have emerged and the book, "From Christendom to Apostolic Mission" is a great resource. Listen and be inspired to bear witness to y...

Cohosts: Dr. Ryan Buller, O.P., his wife - Dr. Emily Buller (a secular Carmelite), Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss charisms especially within their relationships and how others can discover their talents and gifts. Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes weekly, every Thursday at 4pm! Thank you to our sh...

Cohosts Mr. Jeff Drozda , OP and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, OP discuss Servant of God Luisa Picarreta, OP with guest Allison Mire. Luisa wrote extensively about "Living in the Divine Will." Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes weekly, every Thursday at 4pm! Thank you to our show sponsor Stine Home & Yard ! Listen to us o...

Cohosts: Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. interview Fr. Pius Pietryzk, O.P.  Fr. Pius was the guest homilist for the Red Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. Father Pius is a priest of the Order of Preachers (the “Dominicans”). Find out more about his mission as a priest, a cannon lawyer, and a judge for the LSC! Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment...

Cohosts: Dr. Michael Totaro, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. have a lively discussion about the Catholic view of Predestination in contrast to other heretical views such as the Calvinistic double predestination. We also touch on the centuries-long debate of Thomism vs. Molinism regarding their models of predestination. Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment...

Cohosts: Mr. Matthew Mayer, O.P., Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. and Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. discuss "Atonement Theology" in light of Catholic teaching. The impact of how we understand this concept can change how we view the nativity of Our Lord and even how we act in social circumstances. Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes...

In this episode airing on Christmas day 2025, host and producer of Studium to Studio, Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P., shares 2 beloved stories to enjoy and share with others.  We pray that these stories, " The Clown of God" by Tomie dePaola and "The Selfish Giant" by Oscar Wilde will warm and even melt the hearts of all who listen.  Merry Christmas and God bless us, everyone! Thank y...

Cohosts: Dr. Michael Totaro, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P discuss Pope Benedict's book, "The Infancy Narratives" - the 3rd in his series of books under the title, "Jesus of Nazareth."  Dr. Totaro points out some overarching themes that are very insightful and which draw our attention to the mystery, the  reality, and the wonder of Christmas! Than...

Co-host: Dr. Michael Totaro, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss the Catholic Church'snewest doctor St. John Cardinal Newman. Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes weekly, every Thursday at 4pm! Thank you to our show sponsor Stine Home & Yard ! Listen to us on Christ Our King Radio - Catholic Radio for Acadiana KL...

Cohosts: Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss the life of Rhoda Wise whose home in Canton, Ohio is now a shrine where many miracles have occurred. Rhoda was a mystic and stigmatic who converted to Catholcism during her suffering and because of the nuns she encountered in the hospital. Our Lord and St. Therese of Lisieux appeared to her and she was healed but offered to take o...

Cohosts: Ms. Becky See, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda give updates on the canonization of the newest Dominican saint who has quite a different background.  His story will amaze you and fill you with hope! Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes weekly, every Thursday at 4pm! Thank you to our show sponsor Stine...

Cohosts: Mr. Matthew Mayer, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss the philosophical mindset causing despair in our culture as well as their own experiences in combating this malaise. Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes weekly, every Thursday at 4pm! Thank you to our show sponsor Stine Home & Yard...

Cohosts: Mr. Ted Broussard, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P., and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss the Biblical foundation and historical proof that the Papacy was established by Jesus Christ. Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes weekly, every Thursday at 4pm! Thank you to our show sponsor Stine Home & Yard ! Listen to us on Chr...

Cohosts: Dr. Ryan Buller, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss how the "Three Ages of the Interior Life": purgative, illuminative, and unitive - can be applied to marriage. This is a great view of the matrimonial calling - a lifelong journey with our spouse; destination: Heaven! Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends a...

Cohosts: Dr. Michael Totaro, O.P., Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. and Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. discuss what the Magisterium is - not just defining it - but clarifying it's role in regard to Scripture and Tradition.  If you cannot put your finger on what the term "Magisterium" really means...this show is for you! Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends...

Cohosts: Mr. Matthew Mayer, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. share recent retreat tips and enthusiasm for prayer - not only as the cure for the "malaise of modernity" but as the very thing we were made for - communion and union with God! Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes weekly, every Thursd...

Special Guest, Fr. Kingsley Ogbuji SSJ, talks with cohosts: Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. about his ministry, especially with men in prison and the need to address the psychological and addictive behaviors with the spiritual healing and understanding that can restore men and thus all humanity to its original state in the image and likeness of God.  His book, "O Man, Where...

Cohosts: Mr. Dustin Stout (Inquiry/Postulant), Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss how the gift of the Liturgy has been handed to us and how we can receive it better.  As a music director and liturgy specialist, Dustin shares some Biblical "case studies" to demonstrate perspective and the importance of preparation - both what we should do and what we should not do...

Cohosts: Mr. Matthew Mayer, O.P., Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. and Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. discuss this old heresy that continues to rear its ugly, elitist head in so many ways! It may not have the elaborate creation story of the original Gnostic groups but it still contains the concept of secret knowledge, which blindly calls those drawn in, to actions which are truly not of God.   Thank you for listen...

Cohosts: Dr. Ryan Buller, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss and summarize the spiritual classic: "Three Ages of the Interior Life" by Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange. The emphasis was on the first to "ages" which are called the "purgative way" and the "illuminative way" being that most people are in these phases; and briefly touching on...

Fr. Joshua Guillory (our chapter's Religious Assistant), gave an amazing homily on the Nicene Creed and cohosts: Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P., asked him to share with our listeners the history, importance, and wide-spread usage of this creed. We also go into the other major Creeds of the Catholic Church including the Apostle's Creed, the Creed of the People of God,...

Cohosts: Mr. Kevin Fontenot (Inquirer), Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss the apostolic exortation of Pope Francis which expounds upon St. Therese's statement, “It is confidence and nothing but confidence that must lead us to Love”.   Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes weekly, every Thursday at 4...