Franciscan University Presents

Join Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Abigail Favale, Professor in the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame and author of "The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory", as they discuss the gender paradigm and what the human body has to say about human personhood. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: April 2024 Other Voices in...

Host  Father Dave Pivonka, TOR , panelists  Dr. Regis Martin  and  Dr. Scott Hahn , and special guest  Dr. Brandon Dahm, Associate Professor of Philosophy  and author of “ Correcting Acedia Through Wonder and Gratitude “, as they discuss what the vice of acedia is and how to overcome it. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: March 2024 Other Voices for this episode include: John-Paul Palladino, Accounting & Comm...

Join  Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn , and special guest  Dr. Paul Kengor , Senior Director of the Institute for Faith & Freedom and Professor of Political Science at Grove City College, and author of the new book The Worst of Indignities: The Catholic Church on Slavery , as they discuss the long history of the Catholic Church’s vocal— and Scriptural...

Join Host  Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR , panelists  Dr. Regis Martin  and Dr. Shane Owens, and special guest  Dr. Scott Hahn , the Fr. Scanlan Professor of Biblical Theology and the New Evangelization at Franciscan University of Steubenville, and author of the new book “ Catholics in Exile: Biblical Wisdom for the Journey Home “, as they discuss how we can survive – and even change – this world that is...

Join  Father Dave Pivonka, TOR , panelists  Dr. Regis Martin  and  Kimberly Hahn , and special guest  Immaculée Ilibagiza , Rwandan genocide survivor and author of the new book “ A Blessing in Disguise: Miracles of the Seven Sorrows Rosary “, as they discuss how  meditating on the Sorrows of Our Lady  can help us to embrace our own sorrows – and even bring us consolation. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: Decemb...

Join Host Father Dave Pivonka, TOR , panelists  Dr. Regis Martin  and  Dr. Scott Hahn , and special guest  Father Anthony Giambrone, OP , Extraordinary Professor and Vice Director of the French School of Biblical and Archaeological Research in Jerusalem, and author of the new book “ The Bible and the Priesthood: Priestly Participation in the One Sacrifice for Sins “, as they discuss how the Old Te...

Join Host  Father Dave Pivonka, TOR , panelists  Dr. Regis Martin  and  Dr. Scott Hahn , and special guest the  Most Rev. Paul Coakley, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City  and author of the pastoral letter “ On the Unity of the Body and Soul: Accompanying Those Experiencing Gender Dysphoria “, as they discuss the intersection of science, Church teaching, and personal relationships.   T...

Join Host  Father Dave Pivonka, TOR , panelists  Dr. Regis Martin  and  Dr. Scott Hahn , and special guest  Dr. John Bergsma , professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville and author of  Love Basics for Catholics: Illustrating God’s Love for Us Throughout the Bible , as they discuss how God’s relationship with his people sets the stage for own relationships.   This episode's Othe...

Host  Father Dave Pivonka, TOR , panelists  Dr. Regis Martin  and  Dr. Scott Hahn , and special guest  Matt Lozano , Director of Training at  Heart of the Father Ministries and Co-Author of the book Free to Be Holy: Discovering Who You Are in Christ , as they discuss what it means to live holiness.   Other Voices in this episode include:  Dan Casey, Biology Major Tess Seidlitz, Communication Arts...

Join Host  Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR , panelists  Dr. Regis Marti n and  Dr. Scott Hahn , and special guest  Peter Blute, COO of Young Catholic Professionals , as they discuss how young Catholic professionals can live an authentic faith life, how we see the dignity of work, and whether faith is compatible with success. This episode's Other Voices feature: Abigail Gantz; Experimental Psychology Major K...

Join Host  Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR , panelists  Dr. Regis Martin  and  Dr. Scott Hahn , and special guest  Dr. Nina Heereman , Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture at St. Patrick’s Seminary and University and author of the new book “ Athirst for the Spirit: Biblical Wisdom for Desert Times “, as they discuss a genuine scriptural understanding of men and women. This episode’s Other Voices feature...

Join Host  Father Dave Pivonka, TOR , panelists  Dr. Regis Martin  and  Dr. John Bergsma , and special guest  Dr. Scott Hahn , the Fr. Scanlan Professor of Biblical Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville and author of the new book  Holy Is His Name: The Transforming Power of God’s Holiness in Scripture , as they discuss what holiness is and how Christ brings it within our reach.   This...

Join Host  Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR , panelists  Dr. Regis Martin  and  Dr. Scott Hahn , and special guest  Dr. Matthew Breuninger ,  Associate Professor of Psychology at Franciscan University of Steubenville  and author of the new book “ Finding Freedom in Christ: Healing Life’s Hurts “, as they discuss how Christ can heal our emotional suffering and help us overcome the wounds that keep us in bonda...

Join Host  Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR , panelists  Dr. Regis Martin  and  Dr. Scott Hahn , and special guest  Heather Khym ,  Co-Founder of Life Restoration Ministries ,  Co-Host of the podcast Abiding Together , and author of the new book  Abide: A Pathway to Transformative Healing and Intimacy With Jesus,  as they discuss how to move from surviving to thriving by realizing that the Lord loves us even...

Join Host  Father Dave Pivonka, TOR , panelists  Dr. Regis Martin  and  Dr. Scott Hahn , and special guest Stanley Konopka, Director of the  Chamber Orchestra at Franciscan University of Steubenville  and  Assistant Principal Viola for the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra , as they discuss the necessity of beauty in our culture – and in our liturgy. *This episode's Other Voices include musical perform...

Join Host  Father Dave Pivonka, TOR , panelists  Dr. Regis Martin  and  Dr. Scott Hahn , and special guest  Dr. Katharina Westerhorstmann , Professor of Theology and Medical Ethics at Franciscan University of Steubenville and author of “ What it Means to Be Human: Anthropological and Ethical Reflections on Navigating the Vulnerability and Fragility of Human Existence During Times of Illness “, as...

Join Host  Father Dave Pivonka, TOR , panelists  Dr. Regis Martin  and  Dr. Scott Hahn , and special guest  Sr. Faustina Maria Pia Bianchi, SV , author of the book  Jesus I Trust in You: A 30-Day Personal Retreat With the Litany of Trust , as they discuss what it means to trust in Jesus and what we stand to gain if we can overcome our fears. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: DECEMBER 2022 Listen to more  Francis...

Join Host  Father Dave Pivonka, TOR , panelists  Dr. Regis Martin  and  Dr. Scott Hahn , and special guest the Most Reverend  Salvatore Cordileone , Archbishop of the Archdiocese of San Francisco and author of the pastoral letter “ Before I Formed You in the Womb I Knew You “, as they discuss what it really means for us to receive Communion – and if any of us are truly worthy. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: N...

Join Host  Father Dave Pivonka, TOR , panelists  Dr. Deborah Savage  and  Dr. Scott Hahn , and special guest  Dr. Regis Martin , professor of Systematic Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville and author of the new book  Looking for Lazarus: A Preview of the Resurrection , as they discuss what the Lord wants to tell us about death in the raising of Lazarus. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: OCTOBER 202...

Join Host  Father Dave Pivonka, TOR , panelists  Dr. Regis Martin  and  Dr. Scott Hahn , and special guest Fr. Carter Griffin , Rector at St. John Paul II Seminary, and Author of the new book Cross Examined: Catholic Responses to the World's Questions , as they discuss how Catholics can prepare to discuss confusing or unpopular Church teachings.   Listen to more  Franciscan University Presents  ep...

Join Host  Father Dave Pivonka, TOR , panelists  Dr. Regis Martin  and  Dr. Scott Hahn , and special guest  Noelle Mering , Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, and Author of the new book “ Awake, Not Woke: A Christian Response to the Cult of Progressive Ideology “, as they discuss our response to a dangerous and increasingly self-destructive worldview. Listen to more  Franciscan Univers...

Join Host  Father Dave Pivonka, TOR , panelists  Dr. Regis Martin  and  Dr. Scott Hahn , and special guest  Mike Aquilina , Executive Vice President of the  St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology  and author of the new book  Friendship and the Fathers: How the Early Church Evangelized , as they discuss how the Church Fathers can help us combat loneliness in the 21st century.   Listen to more  Franc...

Join Host  Father Dave Pivonka, TOR , panelists  Dr. Regis Martin  and  Dr. Scott Hahn , and special guest  Father Gerald E. Murray , a diocesan priest in the Archdiocese of New York, and co-author of the new book  Calming the Storm: Navigating the Crises Facing the Catholic Church and Society , as they discuss how to navigate the confusion in our culture today.   ORIGINAL AIR DATE: SEPTEMBER 2022...