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Summary
What happens when God calls you into leadership you didn’t expect—and it costs more than you thought?
In this episode of the Huntley Leadership Podcast, Fr. Dave Pivonka, President of Franciscan University of Steubenville, shares his story of surrender, sacrifice, and faith-filled leadership. From stepping into presidency weeks before COVID, to leading a bold “Step in Faith” initiative that risked millions—Fr. Dave offers rare honesty about the burden and beauty of Catholic leadership.
We talk about:
- How Steubenville nearly closed—and what saved it
- Why real leadership always includes the cross
- Discernment in crisis: the story behind “Step in Faith”
- Lessons from Fr. Dave’s father that still shape his mission
- What bishops, pastors, and parents can learn from failure
- Why the Church needs a theology of leadership
If you’re a Catholic leader looking for encouragement, clarity, or the courage to act—this conversation is for you.
By Ron Huntley5
99 ratings
If you’re a Catholic leader looking for encouragement, clarity, or the courage to act—this conversation is for you!
Get leadership insights delivered directly to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/huntleyleadership/newsletter-sign-up
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You can also listen to the podcast weekly on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Listen on Spotify ⇥ https://spoti.fi/3PYXGa6
Listen on Apple ⇥ https://apple.co/3vjltcS
Subscribe on YouTube ⇥ @huntleyleadership
___
Work with Huntley Leadership!
Contact us to inquire about coaching or speaking ⇥ https://www.huntleyleadership.com/contact-us
Visit our course website ⇥ https://courses.huntleyleadership.com
___
Connect with Huntley Leadership!
Connect on LinkedIn ⇥ / huntleyleadership
Follow on Twitter ⇥ / ron_huntley
Follow on Instagram ⇥ / huntleyleadership
Follow on Facebook ⇥ / huntleyleadership
Subscribe to our YouTube channel ⇥ @huntleyleadership
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QUESTION:
What kinds of videos and podcasts would you like to see from us?
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Summary
What happens when God calls you into leadership you didn’t expect—and it costs more than you thought?
In this episode of the Huntley Leadership Podcast, Fr. Dave Pivonka, President of Franciscan University of Steubenville, shares his story of surrender, sacrifice, and faith-filled leadership. From stepping into presidency weeks before COVID, to leading a bold “Step in Faith” initiative that risked millions—Fr. Dave offers rare honesty about the burden and beauty of Catholic leadership.
We talk about:
- How Steubenville nearly closed—and what saved it
- Why real leadership always includes the cross
- Discernment in crisis: the story behind “Step in Faith”
- Lessons from Fr. Dave’s father that still shape his mission
- What bishops, pastors, and parents can learn from failure
- Why the Church needs a theology of leadership
If you’re a Catholic leader looking for encouragement, clarity, or the courage to act—this conversation is for you.

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