Franciscan University

Dr. Timothy Noone, Professor of Philosophy at Catholic University of America, discusses Bonaventure's Theory of Abstraction in this excerpt from his talk entitled "St. Bonaventure: Philosophy, Theology, and Christian Culture." Dr. Noone's talk was part of the St. Bonaventure workshop at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Dr. Scott Hahn, Fr. Scanlan Chair of Biblical Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, discusses how having a personal relationship lays the foundation for true evangelization in this excerpt from his talk entitled "Mentoring in Ministry." Dr. Hahn's talk was sponsored by the Catechetical Institute at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Fr. Joseph Chinnici, OFM, President Emeritus of the Franciscan School of Theology, delivers his talk entitled "Cultural Openings: The Franciscan Intellectual and Educational Mission." Fr. Chinnici's talk was sponsored by the Theology Dept. at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Ian Murphy, Author and Speaker, as they discuss opportunities for spiritual growth in the season of Lent. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: MARCH 2017

Dr. David Craig, Professor of English at Franciscan University of Steubenville, shares a selection of his original poems. Dr. Craig's Poetry Reading was part of the Faculty Scholarship and Art Series at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Fr. Michael Shields, Pastor of Church of the Nativity in Magadan, Russia, delivers his talk entitled "Mission Will Change Your Life." Fr. Shields spoke at the invitation of Missions of Peace at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Fr. Michael Shields, Pastor at Church of the Nativity in Magadan, Russia, delivers his talk entitled "The Glory of Mission." Fr. Shields' spoke at the invitation of Missions of Peace at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Most Rev. Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap, Archbishop of Philadelphia, and Author of "Strangers in a Strange Land: Living the Catholic Faith in a Post-Christian World", as they discuss the Church's role in 21st-Century America. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: FEBRUARY 2017

Sr. Johanna Paruch, FSGM, Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, delivers her talk entitled "Honoring the Past". Sr. Paruch's talk was part of the Student Leadership Summit at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Stephen Giordano, President and Founder of Day One Group, delivers his talk entitled "Treasuring the Present." Stephen's talk was part of the Student Leadership Summit at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Bob Lesnefsky, Assistant Director of Household Life at Franciscan University of Steubenville, delivers his talk entitled "Shaping the Future". Mr. Lesnefsky's talk was part of the Student Leadership Summit at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ, Founder of the Magis Center for Reason and Faith, and Author of "Finding True Happiness: Satisfying Our Restless Hearts", as they discuss the nature and pursuit of real happiness. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: JANUARY 2017

Dr. Benjamin Wiker, Associate Professor of Political Science and Human Life Studies at Franciscan University of Steubenville, delivers his talk entitled "Is There A Catholic Ecology?". Dr. Wiker's talk was part of the Faculty Research Colloquium at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest George Marlin, Chairman of Aid to the Church in Need, USA, and Author of "Christian Persecutions in the Middle East: A 21st-Century Tragedy", as they discuss the tragedy currently unfolding in the Middle East. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: DECEMBER 2016

Fr. Don Calloway, MIC, Vocation Director for the Marians of the Immaculate Conception and Author of "Champions of the Rosary: The History and Heroes of a Spiritual Weapon", discusses the notion of the Rosary as a Spiritual Weapon in this excerpt from his talk entitled "The Rosary: Spiritual Sword of Our Lady." Fr. Calloway's talk was sponsored by the Chapel Ministries Dept. at Franciscan Universit...

Dr. Michael P. Krom, Chair of the Philosophy Dept. at St. Vincent College, delivers his talk entitled "What Do I Owe My Neighbor?". Dr. Krom's talk was sponsored by the Philosophy Dept. at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ, Founder of the Magis Institute for Reason and Faith, discusses his thoughts on Pope Francis' writing method in this excerpt from his talk entitled "The Jesuit Hermeneutic of Pope Francis: Go In Their Door So They Will Come Out of Yours." Fr. Spitzer's talk was part of the Pope Francis' Vision for the Renewal of the Church Symposium at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Dr. Eduardo Echeverria, Professor of Philosophy and Systematic Theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, delivers his talk entitled "Unity and Diversity in Post-Vatican II Theology: Pope Francis' Perspective." Dr. Echeverria's talk was part of the Pope Francis' Vision for the Renewal of the Church Symposium at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Dr. Alan Schreck, Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, quotes Pope Francis on Mercy in this excerpt from his talk entitled "St. Francis and Pope Francis: Comparing Their Vision." Dr. Schreck's talk was part of the Pope Francis' Vision for the Renewal of the Church Symposium at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Dr. Ralph Martin, Director of Graduate Programs in the New Evangelization at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, delivers his talk entitled "Pope Francis, Mercy, and Evangelization." Dr. Martin's talk was part of the Pope Francis' Vision for the Renewal of the Church Symposium at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Dr. Josephine Lombardi, Associate Professor of Pastoral and Systematic Theology at St. Augustine Seminary in Ontario, delivers her talk entitled "Mercy and Beyond: Becoming Experts in Humanity". Dr. Lombardi's talk was part of the Pope Francis' Vision for the Renewal of the Church Symposium at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Deacon Larry Oney, Founder of Hope and Purpose Ministries and Co-Author of "Preaching Jesus in the Time of the New Evangelization", as they discuss what it means to preach more than a message - to preach the person of Jesus Christ. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: NOVEMBER 2016

Rt Rev. Mark Davies, Bishop of Shrewsbury, delivers the Paul VI Catechetics Lecture at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Andrew Doran '03, Senior Advisor for In Defense of Christians, delivers his talk entitled "Christian Persecution in the Middle East: Genocide and Survival." Mr. Doran's talk was sponsored by the Center for Leadership at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Fr. Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, Assistant Director of Spiritual Formation at St. Vincent Seminary, as they discuss what we can learn from the life and witness of St. Joseph. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: OCTOBER 2016