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Dr. Anne Hendershott, Professor of Sociology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, delivers her talk entitled "Parental Rights and Abortion". Dr. Hendershott's talk was part of the Parental Rights Conference at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Dr. Michelle Cretella, Executive Director of the American College of Pediatricians, delivers her talk entitled "The Threat to Parental Rights by Gender Ideology". Dr. Cretella's talk was part of the Parental Rights Conference at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Dr. Karin Oberg, Professor of Astronomy and Director of Undergraduate Studies at Harvard University, delivers her talk entitled “Exoplanets and Extraterrestrials in Light of the Christian Creation and Salvation Stories” in the Friday Academic Lecture Series at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Join Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Most Rev. Bashar Matti Warda, CSsR, Chaldean Archbishop of Erbil, Iraq, as they discuss what we in the West can learn from the perseverance in faith of the Catholic communities of the Middle East. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: OCTOBER 2021

2021 Alumni Awards at Franciscan University of Steubenville

Hugh Owen, Director at the Kolbe Center for the Study of Creation, delivers his talk entitled "Creation, Evolution, and the Crisis of Faith" at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Sohrab Ahmari, columnist and author, delivers his talk entitled "The Unbroken Thread: Discovering the Wisdom of Tradition in an Age of Chaos" at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Dr. Lawrence Masek, Professor of Philosophy at Ohio Dominican University, delivers his talk entitled “Trolley Cases, Moral Psychology, and Double Effect” in the Friday Academic Lecture Series at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Dr. Barbara Nicolosi Harrington, Coordinator of Script and Screenwriting Programs at Regent University, delivers her talk entitled “The Fatima Movie: The Challenge of Writing a Catholic Story for a Secular Audience” in the Friday Academic Lecture Series at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

This panel discussion was the conclusion of the 2021 Gift of Human Sexuality Symposium at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Participants included: - Lindsey Schrock - David Prosen - Dr. Matthew Breuninger - Bobby Aborn - Christi Aborn - Natalie Garza

Fr. Jonathan St. André, TOR, Vice President of Franciscan Life at Franciscan University of Steubenville, delivers his talk entitled "Sexual Sin and Sacramental Grace." Fr. St. André's talk was part of the Gift of Human Sexuality Symposium at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Dr. Daniel Kempton, Professor of Political Science and Professor Ricardo Chaparro-Pacheco, Professor of Social Work deliver a panel discussion in the Friday Academic Lecture Series at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Anna Carter, Co-Founder and President of Eden Invitation, delivers her talk entitled "And I Have Called You Friends: Fostering Real Intimacy for The Long Haul." Ms. Carter's talk was part of the Gift of Human Sexuality Symposium at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Join Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Fr. Sebastian White, OP, Editor-in-Chief of Magnificat Magazine, as they discuss the Catholic understanding of suffering and our own personal call to unite our suffering to Christ's. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: SEPTEMBER 2021

Lindsey Schrock, Director of Franciscan Life Online at Franciscan University of Steubenville, delivers her talk entitled "Resurrecting Chivalry: A Key for Men and Women." Ms. Schrock's talk was part of the Gift of Human Sexuality Symposium at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Dr. Deborah Savage, Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, delivers her talk entitled "The Genius and Mission of Man and Woman: Part One." Dr. Savage's talk was part of the Gift of Human Sexuality Symposium at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Dr. Rob McNamara, Professor of Philosophy at Franciscan University of Steubenville, delivers his talk entitled "The Genius and Mission of Man and Woman: Part Two." Dr. McNamara's talk was part of the Gift of Human Sexuality Symposium at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Join Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Bob Lesnefsky, Director of Student Evangelization and Household Life at Franciscan University of Steubenville and Founder of Vagabond Missions, as they discuss the practical applications of Jesus' directive to care for the poor. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: JUNE 2021

Join Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Ralph Martin, Director of Graduate Programs at Sacred Heart Major Seminary and Author of "A Church in Crisis: Pathways Forward", as they discuss how Catholics can have hope in times of confusion and how we can participate in the process of renewal. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: AUGUST 2021

Join Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Fr. John Riccardo, Founder and Director of Acts XXIX and Author of "Rescued: The Unexpected and Extraordinary News of the Gospel", as they discuss the reality of our salvation, how we can respond to it, and how we can share it with others. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: JULY 2021

Join Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Mary Rice Hasson, Director of the Catholic Women's Forum in the Catholic Studies Program at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, as they discuss the current state of our first amendment right to freedom of religion. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: MAY 2021

Dr. Cory Hayes, Professor of Theology and Philosophy at St. Joseph Seminary College, delivers his talk entitled "The Depth of Creaturely Causality in Thomas Aquinas." Dr. Hayes' talk is part of the "Evolution and a Catholic Understanding of Creation" Conference at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Dr. Dan Kuebler, Professor of Biology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, delivers his talk entitled "Evidence for Evolution and Why it Matters for Catholics." Dr. Kuebler's talk is part of the "Evolution and a Catholic Understanding of Creation" Conference at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Dr. Simon Conway Morris, Professor Emeritus of Paleobiology at Cambridge University, delivers his talk entitled "The Paradox of Human Uniqueness and Darwinian Continuity" during the Evolution and a Catholic Understanding of Creation Conference at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Dr. Stephen Barr, President of the Society of Catholic Scientists, welcomes attendees to the Conference on Evolution, hosted at Franciscan University of Steubenville.