UNIV Inspire

The UNIVLab Podcast

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How do we move from passive consumers of culture to protagonists who shape the world? Welcome to The UNIVLab Podcast, an extension of the annual UNIV Inspire conference in Rome. Designed for students and young professionals, this podcast explores the intersection of culture, intellect, and faith. Rooted in Christian humanism, each season unpacks a new theme to help you think deeply, seek truth, and transform your everyday environment. Featuring episodes in EN & ES and actionable Companion Guides. Subscribe and visit univinspire.org #TheUNIVLabPodcast

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Episode 5: Disagreement is Not Hate: Boundaries, Pop Culture, and the Art of Dialogue 24.04.2026 20:00

Episode 5: Boundaries, Pop Culture, and the Art of Dialogue (with Caitlin West) Does loving someone mean you have to agree with them on everything? In today’s highly polarized culture, we are often told that disagreement is the same as hate. In this episode, host Kathryn Nijssen is joined by university professor and podcaster Caitlin West to explore how the arts, literature, and even pop culture c...

Episode 4: A Personalist View of Dialogue 30.03.2026 14:37

Episode 4: A Personalist View of Dialogue Are we actually having a dialogue, or are we just waiting for our turn to speak? With the UNIV Inspire conference officially kicking off this week in Rome, host Kathryn Nijssen flies solo to explore the why behind our need to connect. We dive into the Christian humanist philosophy of "Personalism" to rescue communication and rediscover how to truly connect...

Episode 3: El Arte de Escuchar (ES) 25.03.2026 15:37

Episodio 3: El Arte de Escuchar (con Ana Fernández) Vivimos en un mundo que constantemente nos distrae, pero ¿estamos realmente escuchando o solo esperando nuestro turno para hablar? En este episodio de The UNIVLab Podcast, Pilar Fernández conversa con la investigadora y profesora Ana Fernández sobre por qué escuchar no es un acto pasivo, sino una decisión consciente de acoger a la otra persona. E...

Episode 2: Why Dialogue Matters: Beyond Words and Arguments 24.02.2026 17:07

Episode 2: Why Dialogue Matters: Beyond Words and Arguments (with Mary Jo White) In our dialogue are we seeking the truth, or just to win the debate? In this episode, host Kathryn Nijssen sits down with Mary Jo White - a political philosopher, forgiveness trainer, educator and UNIVLab 2026 Expert - to explore why true dialogue is not about victory, but rather a shared search for truth. Together, t...

Episode 1: Welcome to The UNIVLab Podcast – What We’re Building 17.02.2026 7:50

Welcome to the first episode of The UNIVLab Podcast! Join hosts Kathryn Nijssen and Pilar Fernandez as they introduce the vision behind the podcast and the annual UNIV Inspire conference in Rome. We are kicking off Season 1 with a crucial theme: Building Bridges: The Art of Dialogue. Discover why young thinkers are called to be protagonists rather than passive consumers of culture, how to break ou...