Franciscan University Presents

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 slavery.

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: February 2024

Other Voices for this episode include selections from Dr. Kengor's Book, and a selection from a document by Pope Gregory XVI.

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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: January 2024

Other Voices for this episode include:

Daisy O'Donnell, Clinical Psychology Major

Brendan O'Neill, Engineering Major

Jonah Kane, Theology and Catechetics Major

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Join Father 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 episode:

Stanley Colaco, Business Management Major

David Zamora, Theology and Philosophy Major

Bryan Black, Computer Science Major

Collin Piser, Theology and Philosophy Major

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Join Host Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Father 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 through the sacrifice of Christ.

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: NOVEMBER 2023

Other Voices featured in this episode include:

Fr. Patrick Whittle, TOR

Director, Priestly Discernment Program

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Fr. Rufino Corona, TOR

Pastoral Assistant to Household Life & Office of Evangelization

Franciscan University of Steubenville

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Join Host Father 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 St. André, TOR, Vice President of Franciscan Life

Dr. Derek Doroski, Professor of Biology

Dr. Deborah Savage, Professor of Theology

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: OCTOBER 2023

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Join Host Father 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's book, voiced by John Romanowsky.

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: SEPTEMBER 2023

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Host Father 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

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: AUGUST 2023

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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 Major

Haley Davinsizer; Accounting and Finance Major

Caleb Rider; Theology and Philosophy Major

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: JULY 2023

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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 Christie Fleming.

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: JUNE 2023

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Join Host Father 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; Theology and Marketing Major

Maddie Flieller; Clinical Psychology Major

Jacob Smith; Sacred Music Major, Organ Concentration

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: MAY 2023

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