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Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Fr. David Meconi, SJ, Professor of Theology and Early Church History at St. Louis University, and Author of “The One Christ: St. Augustine’s Theology of Deification”, as they discuss the theology of our union with Christ.
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St. Athanasius once wrote that the Son of God became man so we might become God.” What does that mean? And how does it affect the Christian’s pursuit of holiness?
Guest Father David Meconi, SJ, author and professor of early Christian history at St. Louis University, will answer those questions and more on the process of divine adoption in this lively discussion led by host Michael Hernon, vice president of Advancement at Franciscan University, and panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn of Franciscan University’s Theology Department.
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Do Christians belong in the public square? Should we check our faith at the door of political discourse? Why do these questions matter in a free society?
Michael Hernon, vice president of Advancement at Franciscan University, leads this timely discussion on statecraft as soulcraft with Dr. Francis Beckwith, professor of philosophy and church-state studies at Baylor University and author of Politics for Christians, and panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn of Franciscan University’s Theology Department.
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Do Christians belong in the public square? Should we check our faith at the door of political discourse? Why do these questions matter in a free society?
Michael Hernon, vice president of Advancement at Franciscan University, leads this timely discussion on statecraft as soulcraft with Dr. Francis Beckwith, professor of philosophy and church-state studies at Baylor University and author of Politics for Christians, and panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn of Franciscan University’s Theology Department.
Download the handout: “Statecraft as Soulcraft”
How can the saints, the sacraments, and psychiatry help break the grip of depression? What can friends and family members do for those struggling with depression?
Psychiatrist Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, author of The Catholic Guide to Depression, will offer many insights on understanding and overcoming the trial of depression in his discussion with host Michael Hernon, vice president of Advancement, and theology panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn of Franciscan University.
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How can the saints, the sacraments, and psychiatry help break the grip of depression? What can friends and family members do for those struggling with depression?
Psychiatrist Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, author of The Catholic Guide to Depression, will offer many insights on understanding and overcoming the trial of depression in his discussion with host Michael Hernon, vice president of Advancement, and theology panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn of Franciscan University. Download the free handout: “The Problem of Depression”
For over 30 years, Catholics have found in Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body a guide for living the truth of the Church’s teachings on human sexuality. But what does the Theology of the Body have to do with the rest of life?
Learn the answer to that question and more as Emily Stimpson discusses her book, These Beautiful Bones: An Everyday Theology of the Body, with host Michael Hernon, vice president of Advancement, and theology panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn of Franciscan University.
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Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Mike Aquilina, Executive Vice President of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, as they discuss the roots of Christian marriage and its impact on society.
Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Donald Asci, and special guest Dr. Scott Hahn, as they discuss Dr. Hahn’s latest book, Consuming the Word.
Is Catholicism a religion of the Book or a religion of the Word? Is that Word a Page or a Person? Is the New Testament a Document or a Sacrament? Explore these questions and discover how the answers can enrich your Lenten journey on this episode of Franciscan University Presents.
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With special guest Emily Stimpson, author of “These Beautiful Bones: An Everyday Theology of the Body”, as they discuss how John Paul II’s well-known writings can be applied to every aspect of our lives.
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With special guest Mike Aquilina, Executive Vice President of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, as they discuss the roots of Christian marriage and its impact on society.
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With special guest Dr. Scott Hahn, as they discuss Dr. Hahn’s latest book “Consuming the Word”.
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Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Doug Keck, President and COO of EWTN, as they discuss the modern media and how we can consume and create media while remaining faithful Catholics.
With special guest Dr. Anne Hendershott, Professor of Sociology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, as they discuss Dr. Hendershott’s book “Renewal: How a New Generation of Faithful Priests and Bishops Is Revitalizing the Catholic Church”.
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Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Anne Hendershott, Professor of Sociology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, as they discuss Dr. Hendershott’s book “Renewal: How a New Generation of Faithful Priests and Bishops Is Revitalizing the Catholic Church”.
With special guest Fr. Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, President of Franciscan University of Steubenville, as they discuss the first encyclical published by Pope Francis, Lumen Fidei, and its impact on our daily lives.
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Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Fr. Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, President of Franciscan University of Steubenville, as they discuss the first encyclical published by Pope Francis, Lumen Fidei, and its impact on our daily lives.
With special guest, the Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, as they discuss the unique role that Hispanic Catholics have in the New Evangelization.
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Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest, the Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, as they discuss the unique role that Hispanic Catholics have in the New Evangelization.
Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Curtis Martin, Founder and President of the Fellowship Of Catholic University Students (FOCUS), as they discuss the challenges facing today’s Catholic.
Join host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Patrick Fagan, Director of the Marriage and Religion Research Institute, as they discuss the importance of marriage and its role in society.
September 2013 Show: “Why Marriage Matters”
With special guest Dr. Patrick Fagan
Join host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Patrick Fagan, Director of the Marriage and Religion Research Institute, as they discuss the importance of marriage and its role in society.
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Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Mary Eberstadt, Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington D.C. and author of “Adam and Eve After the Pill”, as they discuss the fallout of the sexual revolution.
August 2013 Show: “Catholics in a Post-Liberation World”
With special guest Mary Eberstadt
Increased rates of abortion, adultery, sexually transmitted disease, and divorce are just a part of the sexual revolution’s ugly legacy in our culture. Why have Catholics bought into this legacy? And how can the Church help the culture chart a new course? Franciscan University Presents host Michael Hernon and Franciscan University theology professors Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn will discuss the fate and future of Catholics in a post-liberation world with Mary Eberstadt, author of Adam and Eve After the Pill: Paradoxes of the Sexual Revolution.
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Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Mike Sirilla, and special guest Dr. Scott Hahn, as they uncover the rich heritage left behind by one of the 20th century’s most polarizing figures. From his impact on Vatican II to the return of the Holy Week liturgies, explore the papacy of Pope Pius XII on Franciscan University Presents.
Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Richard Fitzgibbons, Director of the Institute for Marital Healing, as they address the current crisis of fatherhood in our society: what factors are contributing to this problem and what can men do to buck the trend?
June 2013 Show: “Healthy, Holy Fathers”
With special guest Dr. Richard Fitzgibbons, MD
Dr. Richard Fitzgibbons, director of the Institute for Marital Healing discusses with host Michael Hernon and professors Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn about the crisis in fatherhood and how men can be the fathers God wants them to be.
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Join Host Michael Hernon, Panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, as they discuss the message of Divine Mercy and the special role Mary plays in this devotion.
April 2013 Show: “Divine Mercy and Mary”
With special guest Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC
What are the essential aspects of Divine Mercy? How does Marian Consecration draw us to the Divine Mercy? Why should we make the message of mercy a special focus during this Year of Faith? Franciscan University Presents host Michael Hernon and Franciscan University theology professors Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn will discuss these questions and more with Father Michael Gaitley, MIC, the director of the Association of Marian Helpers.
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Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Fr. Anthony Giambrone, OP, as they discuss the practice and tradition of almsgiving.
March 2013 Show: “Almsgiving and Repentance”
With special guest Fr. Anthony Giambrone, OP
Every year, the Church gives us the gift of Lent as a special time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. But while most Catholics pray and many of us fast, we can sometimes neglect almsgiving. What is this ancient spiritual practice? How does it differ from secular philanthropy? Franciscan University Presents host Michael Hernon and Franciscan University theology professors Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn will explore the power and benefits of almsgiving with Father Anthony Giambrone, a priest of the Dominican Province of St. Joseph.
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Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Alan Schreck, as they discuss the legacy of the writings of John Paul II.
February 2013 Show: “John Paul II: A Teaching Pope”
With special guest Dr. Alan Schreck
Blessed John Paul II touched the hearts and minds of billions of people across the world, and his teachings will help shape the Catholic Church for generations to come. Join Dr. Alan Schreck, professor of theology and Church history at Franciscan University of Steubenville, as he unpacks for us the wisdom found in Pope John Paul II’s 14 encyclical letters.
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January 2013 Show: “Getting to Know the Bible”
With special guest Dr. John Bergsma
St. Jerome once said, “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.” Through the centuries, the Church has echoed that sentiment, calling Catholics again and again to study the Scriptures. Answering that call, however, isn’t always easy. Join us and Franciscan University theology professor and author Dr. John Bergsma as we discusses how to overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of Scripture study and what we find when we do break open the Bible in this episode all about getting to know the Bible.
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Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. John Bergsma, as they discuss how you can become more knowledgeable about the sacred scriptures.
December 2012 Show: “Discovering God’s Will”
With special guest Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV
Every Catholic has a vocation, a call from God that only he or she can answer. But how can we tell if we are truly doing what God wants? And what can we learn from St. Ignatius about discernment? Join us as we discuss this with Father Timothy Gallagher, OMV, author of Discerning the Will of God.
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Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV, as they discuss finding the will of God in your life.
Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Marie Hilliard, as they discuss modern issues for faithful Catholics in the areas of healthcare and bioethics.
November 2012 Show: “Catholic Issues in Healthcare and Bioethics”
With special guest Dr. Marie Hilliard
Blessed Pope John Paul II warned of the rapid spread of the culture of death, especially in the West. He also gave us a mission to live as witnesses to the gospel of life and help heal the culture. To do this more effectively, we must be well informed about vital Catholic issues in healthcare and bioethics. Join us as we discuss this with Dr. Marie Hillard, director of Bioethics and Public Policy for the National Catholic Bioethics Center.
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Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR, as they discuss the message of hope given to us at Fatima.
October 2012 Show: “Fatima and Hope”
With special guest Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR
The Blessed Virgin Mary first appeared in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917, yet her message to the visionaries is especially timely today. Why do those apparitions still bring hope to the modern world? And how can Catholics best live out Our Lady’s requests for penance, sacrifices, and reparation? Join us as we discuss this with author Father Andrew Apostoli, CFR.
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September 2012 Show: “The New Evangelization”
With special guest Dr. Ralph Martin
Pope Benedict XVI has announced a special Year of Faith beginning in October 2012, which calls Catholics to engage in the work of the New Evangelization. But what exactly does the New Evangelization entail? How do we overcome the obstacles to evangelizing in our homes, parishes, and workplaces? Join us as we discuss this with Dr. Ralph Martin, consultor to the Pontifical Council for the New Evangelization.
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August 2012 Show: “Human Rights vs. Religious Freedom?”
With special guest Dr. Helen Alvaré
Religious liberty is a cherished American right. Today, that right finds itself in direct conflict with some people’s definition of human rights, such as the so-called “rights” to reproductive freedom and same-sex unions. Join us as we discuss this issue with Dr. Helen Alvaré, professor of law at George Mason University School of Law and a consultor for the Pontifical Council for the Laity.
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Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Ralph Martin, as they discuss our call to be part of a new evangelization.
Following in the footsteps of his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI has repeatedly called the Church to engage in the work of the New Evangelization. Much of what that work entails, however, is a new catechesis, a new way of handing on the Faith.Join us as we examine the nature of that new catechesis with today’s special guest Bob Rice, professor of catechetics at Franciscan University of Steubenville.
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How can parents raise teens to honor the Lord? How can they support their young adult children as they mature in the faith? These can be daunting prospects in today’s secular culture, but Church teaching and Sacred Scripture provide valuable guidance to parents. Author and homeschooling mom Kimberly Hahn joins Father Michael Scanlan, TOR, and panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn of Franciscan University’s Theology Department in this discussion on a scriptural approach to parenting.
Join Host Dr. Scott Hahn, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Michael Sirilla, and special guest Robert Spencer, as they discuss the relationship between the world’s two largest faiths.
May 2012 Show: “Catholics and Islam”
With special guest Robert Spencer
Join Host Dr. Scott Hahn, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Michael Sirilla, and special guest Robert Spencer, as they discuss the relationship between the world’s two largest faiths.
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Join Host Fr. Michael Scanlan, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Michel Therrien, as they discuss the Paschal Mystery.
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