Franciscan University Presents
Franciscan University Presents airs monthly on EWTN. Check your local listings for time and availability!
Episodes
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 this episode include quotes from D...
Join Host Fr. 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 & Communication Arts Major
Hannah Hough, Communic...
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 -- opposition to the institution of ...
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 not our true home.
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: Janua...
Join Host Fr. 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: December 2023
Other Voices appearing in this episod...
Join Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Fr. 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 Testament and the Catholic priesthood are connected ...
Join Host Fr. 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.
This episode's Other Voices feature:
Fr. Jonathan S...
Join Host Fr. 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 Other Voices segments are excerpts from Dr. Bergsma'...
Join Host Fr. 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 Major
Isabella Murphy, Theology Major
ORIGI...
Join Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin 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
Kristina Beer; Theology and Catechetics Majo...
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 quotes from Dr. Heereman's book, voiced by Ch...
Join Host Fr. 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 episode's Other Voices include:
Annelise Davis; ...
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 bondage.
This episode's Other Voices interviews feat...
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 in our brokenness.
This episode's Other Voic...
Join Host Fr. 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 performances by Stanley Konopka on Viola and Audrey Kon...
Join Host Fr. 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... Times of Illness", as they discuss how our vulnerability can help us understand our humanity, and how we can learn to live through suffe...
Join Host Fr. 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
Join Host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest the Most Rev. 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: NOVEMBER 2022
Join Host Fr. 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 2022
Join Host Fr. 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.
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