Life on the Rock

As the 2024 year comes to a close, Father Mark and Brother John reflect on the past year and highlight many of the spiritual takeaways from numerous guests and different episodes.

Father Leonard and Father Patrick join Father Mark and Brother John to discuss what the Christmas experience is like inside and outside of the friary.

Br. John continues his conversation with Everett Fritz on the Andrew Ministries and the new ways in which this ministry engages the youth who are at risk of leaving the Church.

Br. John speaks with Everett Fitz, founder of the Andrew Ministries. They discuss the organization's mission and its effort to answer the crises of young people leaving the Church.

Fr. John Henry Hanson returns to deepen his discussion with Brother John about the teachings of Josemaria Escriva, and share about his book, Coached by Josemaria Escriva.

Brother John visits with Fr. John Henry Hanson about the teachings of Josemaria Escriva, the founder of Opus Dei, as well as Father’s book, Coached by Josemaria Escriva.

Fr. Mark continues his conversation with Bob Lesnefsky about his role within the Vagabond Missions, while sharing inspirational success stories from the mission in New York City.

Fr. Mark speaks with Bob Lesnefsky about the Vagabond Missions and his personal experiences working with inner-city youths and how their lives have transformed through Christ.

Dr. John Acquaviva returns to discuss the proper role of sportsmanship with Brother John. They also delve into the concept of body image and the dangers of social media.

Brother John welcomes Dr. John Acquaviva as they discuss the role of faith in sports and his book, “Improving Your Sportsmanship through Catholic Teaching.”

Fr. Bart Tolleson returns to share more on Fr. Stu’s holiness, their time together in seminary, and the incredible blessings people have experienced from Fr. Stu’s intercession.

Fr. Mark sits down with Fr. Bart Tolleson to discuss his book, “That was Fr. Stu: A Memoir of My Priestly Brother and Friend,” and the legacy Father Stu left behind.

From the 2024 SEEK conference in St. Louis, the friars welcome Marie Miller to share several of her music videos and discuss the intricacies of evangelization through music.

Fr. Mark and Brendan McCauley, President and Co-Founder of Humanum Project, discuss the theology of the body and what is needed to heal from the fallout of the sexual revolution.

Mari Pablo, a dynamic Catholic speaker, joins the friars at the 2024 SEEK conference in St. Louis to discuss making strides in evangelization one speech at a time.

Join Fr. Mark at the 2024 Seek conference in St. Louis as he sits down with Tom Zimmer to discuss how we can evangelize through outdoor activity.

Brother John continues the discussion with Fr. Greg Gerhart on vocation discernment, specifically for men, and his book, A Six Month Guide for Men to Discern Consecrated Life.

Father Mark and Fr. Greg Gerhart, the Austin Diocese vocation director, discuss women’s vocation discernment and his book, A Six Month Guide for Women to Discern Consecrated Life.

Courtney Mares is back with Brother John to discuss her new book about Blessed Carlo Acutis and also delve into Carlo’s great devotion to the Holy Eucharist.

Courtney Mares, a Rome correspondent with CNA and EWTN News, joins Brother John to discuss her new book about Blessed Carlo Acutis called “Carlo Acutis: A Saint in Sneakers”.

Father Mark welcomes back Dr. Pat Castle, the founder and president of Life Runners, to discuss the pro-life movement and a relay across America that supports the unborn.

Father Mark welcomes Dr. Pat Castle, the founder and president of Life Runners. Join them as they discuss the pro-life movement as well as daily devotions from his new book.

Adam Smyth returns to discuss his role as President of the Houston Arrows Rugby Club and how hard work and discipline can help form men in their Christian values.

Adam Smyth joins Brother John to discuss the sport of Rugby and how to best form men in Christian values through teamwork and virtue.

Brother John continues his conversation with Fr. Glenn Sudano, CFR about his work on Holy Family Farm and the value of setting aside our electronic devices to allow room for God.