In Context

In this episode of In Context , Rector Louis Patrick Leroux welcomes Professor Aliaa Dakroury , Full Professor in the School of Social Communication at Saint Paul University . Together, they explore how communication has evolved—from human rights frameworks and international policies to the fast-changing digital platforms that shape how we speak, listen and connect today. Professor Dakroury discus...

In this episode of In Context , Rector Louis Patrick Leroux welcomes Professor Rajesh Shukla , Associate Professor in the School of Ethics and Public Affairs at Saint Paul University . His research explores the intersection of moral and political philosophy , with a particular focus on migration, multiculturalism, justice, and the ethics of belonging . Together, they unpack what multiculturalism r...

In this episode of In Context , Rector Louis Patrick Leroux welcomes Professor Catherine Clifford , a leading scholar in systematic and historical theology at Saint Paul University. Her expertise in ecclesiology, humanism, and the development of doctrine has shaped her long-standing interest in how the Church evolves — an interest that led to her historic appointment as a delegate to the Synod of...

In this episode of In Context , Rector Louis Patrick Leroux sits down with Professor Laura Armstrong , a clinical psychologist whose work bridges psychotherapy, spirituality, and the transformative power of the arts. Their conversation explores how the arts can serve as pathways to empathy and self-understanding, how different art forms shape our emotional lives, and what role creativity can play...

At Saint Paul University, learning is more than knowledge — it’s transformation. In Context , hosted by Rector Louis Patrick Leroux, brings engaging conversations with professors on communication, culture, mental health, spirituality, justice, and community. Rooted in SPU’s spirit of openness and humanity, the podcast explores ideas that matter beyond the classroom, inviting listeners to reflect,...