Franciscan University Presents

Join host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Joan Watson, Formation Manager at Verso Ministries and author of the new book "Making a Pilgrimage: A Companion for Catholics", as they discuss the meaning and importance of pilgrimages.

Other Voices for this episode include:

Fr. Jonathan St. André, TOR
Vice President of Franciscan Life

Fr. Shawn Roberson, TOR
Chaplain

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: FEBRUARY 2026

Join host Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Roger Nutt, Provost at Ave Maria University and author of the new book To Die Is Gain: A Theological (re-) Introduction to the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick for Clergy, Laity, Caregivers, and Everyone Else, as they discuss what the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick can teach us about death and dying.

Other Voices from this episode include:

Fr. Patrick Whittle, TOR
Assistant Professor of Theology

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: January 2026

 

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Join host Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn,, and special guest the Hon. Jeff Fortenberry, retired Congressman from Nebraska, as they discuss the weaponization of government against people of faith, and how we can respond to persecution in our own lives.

Other Voices for this episode include:

Liam O'Neill, Political Science Major
Gianna Chipchase, Human Development & Family Studies Major
Joseph Lytle, Accounting Major
 
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: DECEMBER 2025

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Join host Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Shane Owens and Dr. Regis Martin , and special guest Rosemary McGuire Berry, author of Piety and Personality: The Temperaments of the Saints, as they discuss how our temperaments can help—or hinder—our journey in faith. Each of us can find a saint who shows us how our unique gifts and challenges can be our path to holiness.

Other Voices for this episode include:

Christina Simms, Mechanical Engineering Major
Paul Bremberg, Political Science & History Major
Gareth Cassidy, Master of Theology
 
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: NOVEMBER 2025

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Join host Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Ralph Martin, President of Renewal Ministries, as they discuss what the Holy Spirit is saying to the Church today.

Other Voices from this episode are featured excerpts from Dr. Ralph Martin’s book, A Life in the Spirit: A Memoir , voiced by John Romanowsky

ORIGINAL AIRDATE OCTOBER 2025

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