Franciscan University

Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Paul Vitz, Senior Scholar at the Institute for the Psychological Sciences and author of "Faith of the Fatherless: The Psychology of Atheism", as they discuss how the relationship that we have with our earthly fathers affects our relationship with our heavenly father. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: SEPTEMBER 2014

Dr. C.C. Pecknold, Associate Professor of Theology at Catholic University of America, delivers his talk entitled "Sacrifice & The City of God." Dr. Pecknold's talk was part of the Theology Series at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Dr. C.C. Pecknold, Associate Professor of Theology at Catholic University of America, delivers his talk entitled "Augustine on the Powers". Dr. Pecknold's talk was part of the Theology Series at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Matthew Leonard, Executive Director of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology and author of "Prayer Works: Getting a Grip on Catholic Spirituality", as they discuss the call to holiness and the role of prayer in our daily lives. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: NOVEMBER 2014

Igor Vishnevetsky, Poet and Novelist, delivers his talk entitled "The Essential Importance of the Epilogue in Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment." Mr. Vishnevetsky's talk was part of the Literature Series at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Matt Fradd, Catholic apologist and speaker, delivers his talk "10 Myths About Pornography". Matt Fradd's talk was sponsored by the Department of Student Life and the Department of Evangelization at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Carl Fougerousse '98, artist and sculptor, delivers his talk entitled "The Universality of the Figure: Its Importance and its Decline." Mr. Fougerousse's talk was part of the Fine Arts Series at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Fr. Paul Check, Executive Director of Courage International, delivers his talk entitled, "Clarity and Charity: The Catholic Church and Homosexuality". Fr. Check's talk was part of the Distinguished Speakers Series at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Ismael Hernández, Founder of the Freedom and Virtue Institute, delivers the second half of his presentation entitled "Effective Compassion Training". Mr. Hernández's talk was part of the Missionary Outreach Workshop at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Sherif Girgis, Co-Author of "What is Marriage?: Man and Woman: A Defense", delivers his talk entitled "A Rational Case for Conjugal Marriage". Mr Girgis' talk was part of the Bioethics Series at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Jason Evert, author of "How to Find Your Soulmate Without Losing Your Soul", delivers his talk entitled "How to Save Your Marriage... Before You Meet Your Spouse". Mr. Evert's talk was sponsored by the Department of Student Life at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Fr. Malachi Van Tassel, TOR '93, President of St. Francis University, delivers his talk entitled "The Lord Gave Me Brothers: Reflections on the Call to Serve." Fr. Van Tassel's talk was part of the HouseHold Life Series at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Sr. Constance Veit, Director of Communications for the Little Sisters of the Poor, delivers her address at the 2014 Poverello Medal Award Ceremony at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, delivers his talk, "The Responsibilities of Catholics in Politics and the Pro-Life Movement." Fr. Pavone's talk was sponsored by Young Americans for Freedom at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

George Weigel, papal biographer and Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, delivers his talk, "Evangelical Catholicism and Catholic Higher Education". Mr. Weigel's talk was a part of the Distinguished Speakers Series at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Join Host Michael Hernon, Panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Paul Crawford, Associate Professor of History and Political Science at California University of Pennsylvania and Co-Author of "The Debate on the Trial of the Templars", as they discuss common misconceptions about the Medieval Crusades. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: OCTOBER 2014

The Franciscan University Alumni Relations Department is proud to honor Franciscan Alumni with the following awards: Bishop John King Mussio Award – Elizabeth A. (Robinson) Young ’98 Dr. John J. Carrigg Award – Deborah L. (Campbell) Cain ’74 Alumni Citizenship Award – Patrick J. McNamara ’94 Rose M. DeFede Faithful Franciscan Award – Paul F. Pinto ’86, MBA ’91 Fr. Dan Egan Award – Dr. Kyle A. Beit...

Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Fr. David Meconi, SJ, Professor of Theology and Early Church History at St. Louis University and author of "The One Christ: Augustine's Theology of Deification", as they discuss this often misunderstood aspect of Christian doctrine. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: August 2014

Dr. Alan Schreck, Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, delivers his talk entitled "St. Francis and Pope Francis: Prayer, Poverty, and Joy". Dr. Schreck's talk was sponsored by the Theology Department at Franciscan University of Steubenville. For more on this topic, refer to Dr. Alan Schreck's book: "St. Francis and Pope Francis: Prayer, Poverty, and Joy", published by Ou...

Dr. Richard Smith, Professor of Classics at Franciscan University of Steubenville, delivers his talk entitled "Distension, Intention, and Extension: The Co-Inherence of the 3 Parts of St. Augustine's Confessions". Dr. Smith's talk was part of the Literature Series at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Ismael Hernández, Founder of the Freedom and Virtue Institute, delivers the first half of his presentation entitled "Effective Compassion Training". Mr. Hernández's talk was part of the Missionary Outreach Workshop at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Join host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Francis Beckwith, Professor of Philosophy and Church-State Studies at Baylor University and author of "Politics for Christians: Statecraft as Soulcraft", as they discuss the role of Christians in government. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: JULY 2014

Andrew Pfeuffer, an alum of the Franciscan University of Steubenville Masters in Philosophy Program, delivers a paper entitled "Correcting the Caricature: God and Kant". Mr. Pfeuffer's talk was part of the "Must Morality Be Grounded in God?" Conference at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Emily Stimpson, author of "These Beautiful Bones: An Everyday Theology of the Body," as they discuss how John Paul II's well-known writings can be applied to every aspect of our lives. ORIGINAL AIR DATE MAY 2014

Join host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California Irvine and author of "The Catholic Guide to Depression", as they discuss the challenges of clinical depression from a Catholic perspective. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: JUNE 2014