Studium to Studio

Cohosts: Ms. Jessica Sanders, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss the power of praying the Rosary and how they often pray in different ways. They share ideas, as well, for praying the Holy Rosary with more intention such as ways of going deeper and even finding links between the different mysteries. Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with yo...

Cohosts: Dr. Michael Totaro, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P., and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss the epic autobiography of the great Church Father, St. Augustine. If you haven't read his "Confessions" recently, you certainly will want to after hearing this! Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes weekly, every Thursda...

Cohosts: Dr. Charles Richard, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P., KCHS, and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P., DCHS, discuss arguably the most accurate portrayal of Cajun culture in the movie, "Belizaire the Cajun." As a renowned professor who focuses his research and work on all things Cajun, Dr. Richard shares fascinating information and historical background which you won't want to miss! Thank y...

Cohosts: Dr. Michael Totaro, O.P., Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. and Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. discuss Pope Leo XIV's 1st Encyclical, "Magnifica Humanis" - sharing the highlights, the warnings, and the action items for all who believe in Christ Jesus.  We need to be aware of the dignity of every human and always remember that only man was made in the image of God! Thank you for listening! We...

Cohosts: Ms. Jessica Sanders, O.P., Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. and Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. discuss the responsibility and privilege of education. As a teacher for over 20 years, Jessica offers insights about education - including wisdom from the Bible and from some Dominican saints. Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes weekly, ever...

Cohosts: Dr. Ryan Buller, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss how, the way you "keep the Lord's Day holy" truly reveals where your heart lies. They discuss examples and tips for how to follow the 3rd Commandment and possibly the reason why the 4th Commandmant follows. Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and fa...

Cohosts: Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. have a special guest, Mr. Hugh Prats, who is a member of the Legion of Mary. The month of May is a great time to highlight devotions to our Blessed Mother! Hugh shares the fascinating history and the apostolic mission of the largest lay organization in the Catholic Church, The Legion of Mary. Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a...

Cohosts: Mr. Duston Stout (Inquirer), Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. talk about the importance of continuing to celebrate Easter throughout the entire season (all 50 days)! Discover how to keep your heart in the joy of the Resurrection, why the English word  for the season doesn't help, and hear Duston sing a few parts of inspiring seasonal chants as a bonus! Thank you for...

Cohosts: Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss how amazing God is by sending saints - such as St. Catherine of Siena - and giving them the grace to accomplish magnanimous tasks such as restoring the papacy to Rome and inspiring others to "...be what God meant them to be so that they can set the world on fire!" The only lay person to be declared a doctor of the Church...

Cohosts: Dr. Ryan Buller, O.P., Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. and Mr. Ted Broussard, O.P. discuss the importance of liturgy especially within the context of Holy Mass. They consider differing views and thoughts on how to bring unity out of what seems to currently be a very divisive topic with legitimate concerns on both sides of the discussion. Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to s...

Cohosts: Dr. Michael Totaro, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. enjoy having special guest, Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P in the studio. Fr. Aquinas is currently a professor of Graduate Theology and University Chaplain and Vice President of Ministry and Mission at Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.  He is a native of Carencro, Louisiana and returned here to give the Lenten Mission at ou...

Cohosts: Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss with special guest, Fr. James Martin Nobles, O.P. how architecture can help draw our hearts and minds to God. In Part 2, Fr. Nobles focuses more on the bounty of Catholic faith and beauty right here in Louisiana! Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes weekly, eve...

Cohosts: Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss with special guest, Fr. James Martin Nobles, O.P. how architecture can help draw our hearts and minds to God. Fr. Nobles gives some beautiful insights having recently returned from a pilgrimage to Rome where he made a "visio divina" prayer tour.  Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your fr...

Cohosts: Mr. Ted Broussard, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P discuss Modernism - defining it in the context of writings of Popes and theologians, such as St. Pope Pius X and presenting it's problematic fruits as a cautionary tale. Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes weekly, every Thursday at 4pm! Th...

Special guest, Fr. Romanus Cessario, O.P. joins cohosts, Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. to share his wisdom about the Sacraments of the Church. Fr. Romanus is a prolific author and has written about this, and many other subjects. Fr. Romanus currently teaches philosophy and theology at Ave Maria University. Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with you...

Cohosts: Dr. Ryan Buller, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss what a vocation is, different primary vocations, and understanding our role in the discernment process. Can we "miss our calling"? If so, what would God have us do? How specific are our calls to vocations? Find out more in this episode of Studium to Studio! Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll t...

Cohosts: Mr. Matthew Mayer, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss what "solidarism" is and how it can be applied. Most notably, the document, "Antiqua at Nova" (put out by the Vatican), addresses AI and notes the basic principals of this socio-economic philosophy. Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and fam...

Cohosts: Ms. Becky See, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss the patron of the Southern Dominican Province, St. Martin de Porres. Find out more about how this saint from Lima, Peru changed hearts by his loving and patient example. Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes weekly, every Thursday at 4pm! Th...

Cohosts: Mr. Andrew Fisher (Lay Dominican Postulant), Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss the current nuances of evangelizing in this post-Christendom era - What makes this different from evangelizing just a decade ago?  New strategies have emerged and the book, "From Christendom to Apostolic Mission" is a great resource. Listen and be inspired to bear witness to y...

Cohosts: Dr. Ryan Buller, O.P., his wife - Dr. Emily Buller (a secular Carmelite), Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. discuss charisms especially within their relationships and how others can discover their talents and gifts. Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes weekly, every Thursday at 4pm! Thank you to our sh...

Cohosts Mr. Jeff Drozda , OP and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, OP discuss Servant of God Luisa Picarreta, OP with guest Allison Mire. Luisa wrote extensively about "Living in the Divine Will." Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes weekly, every Thursday at 4pm! Thank you to our show sponsor Stine Home & Yard ! Listen to us o...

Cohosts: Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. interview Fr. Pius Pietryzk, O.P.  Fr. Pius was the guest homilist for the Red Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. Father Pius is a priest of the Order of Preachers (the “Dominicans”). Find out more about his mission as a priest, a cannon lawyer, and a judge for the LSC! Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment...

Cohosts: Dr. Michael Totaro, O.P., Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. and Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. have a lively discussion about the Catholic view of Predestination in contrast to other heretical views such as the Calvinistic double predestination. We also touch on the centuries-long debate of Thomism vs. Molinism regarding their models of predestination. Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment...

Cohosts: Mr. Matthew Mayer, O.P., Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P. and Mr. Jeff Drozda, O.P. discuss "Atonement Theology" in light of Catholic teaching. The impact of how we understand this concept can change how we view the nativity of Our Lord and even how we act in social circumstances. Thank you for listening! We hope you’ll take a moment to share with your friends and family!   New episodes...

In this episode airing on Christmas day 2025, host and producer of Studium to Studio, Mrs. Cheryl Drozda, O.P., shares 2 beloved stories to enjoy and share with others.  We pray that these stories, " The Clown of God" by Tomie dePaola and "The Selfish Giant" by Oscar Wilde will warm and even melt the hearts of all who listen.  Merry Christmas and God bless us, everyone! Thank y...