The Big Tree

Dr. Ryan Danker, Professor at Wesley Theological Seminary, joins The Big Tree to discuss his experience in engaging official ecumenical dialogues and the importance of ecumenism for Christians today.

Hosts: Fr. Christopher Masla (Diocese of Richmond, Ordained 2019) and Seth Seaman (Diocese of Richmond)

Meg Hunter-Kilmer returns for another interview with the Big Tree crew in order to discuss the dynamics of her life as a hobo, the importance of silent prayer, and other topics.

Hosts: Deacon Anthony Ferguson (Diocese of Richmond) and Fr. Anthony Federico (Diocese of Hartford, Ordained 2019)

Dr. Peter Latona, the Director of Music of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington DC, discusses his experiences with sacred music as a musician and how sacred music enhances the celebration of the liturgy.

Hosts: Luke Kirk (Diocese of Lafayette, LA) and Deacon Anthony Ferguson (Diocese of Richmond)

Find out more about Dr. Latona and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception here: https://www.nationalshrine.org.

The seminary semester is a wrap and summer break is officially here! Fr. Cassidy, Anthony, Gabe, and Liam talk summer plans, ordination, and God's mercy. Also... where does the Alberione Project go from here? Find out on this episode!

Hosts in the Treehouse: Fr. Cassidy Stinson (Diocese of Richmond, Ordained 2019), Deacon Anthony Ferguson (Diocese of Richmond), Gabe Bouck (Diocese of Memphis) and Liam Gallagher (Diocese of Portland, ME)

Dr. Chad Pecknold, Professor of Systematic Theology at Catholic University of America, discusses the principles for using social media effectively, inspired by the theological and philosophical principles of St. Thomas Aquinas.

Hosts: Fr. Cassidy Stinson (Diocese of Richmond, Ordained 2019) and Liam Gallagher (Diocese of Portland, ME)

Fr. Christopher Seibt, priest of the Diocese of Syracuse and graduate of the Basselin Scholars program at Theological College, talks priestly formation with two of our esteemed Basselins, Liam Gallagher (Diocese of Portland, ME) and Luke Kirk (Diocese of Lafayette, LA).

Sr. Bethany talks media apostleship joys and challenges with The Big Tree. Hear about her vocation story, the life of Bl. James Alberione, and the Pauline spirituality on this fun conversation with a #MediaNun!

Hosts: Fr. Cassidy Stinson (Diocese of Richmond, Ordained 2019) and Deacon Anthony Ferguson (Diocese of Richmond)

Dr. David Cloutier, Professor of Moral Theology at CUA, discusses how we can put Catholic Social Teaching into everyday life. Topics covered include Amazon Prime, Fair-trade Bananas, and why Twitter may be a structure of sin.

Hosts: Deacon Elmer Herrera-Guzman (Diocese of Dallas) and Gabe Bouck (Diocese of Memphis)

Meg Hunter-Kilmer discusses the abuse crisis in the Church with our seminarians in which she calls for a response of righteous indignation, radical love, and mercy.

Hosts: Gabe Bouck (Diocese of Memphis) and Fr. Cassidy Stinson (Diocese of Richmond, Ordained 2019)

Christine Rousselle, a Catholic Journalist from Catholic News Agency, talks about Catholic journalism, story-writing, media ethics, Catholic Disney Princesses, and more! Tune in to our discussion! 

Hosts: Liam Gallagher (Diocese of Portland, ME) and Fr. Cassidy Stinson (Diocese of Richmond, Ordained 2019)