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In Person

Actors and authors, astronauts and athletes. Join Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, president of Franciscan University of Steubenville, as he chats with Catholics from many walks of life about God’s unique call and the unexpected places following that call has taken them.

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In Person with Matt Maher

Musician and songwriter Matt Maher joins longtime friend Father Dave for a wide-ranging chat. They…

In Person with Father Leo Patalinghug

Father Leo Patalinghug joins Father Dave to talk about all things faith and food. Father…

In Person with Chris McMahon

Father Dave and faith-based finance expert Christopher McMahon discuss money as a powerful tool for…

In Person with Father John Nepil

Father Dave sits down with Father John Nepil at Franciscan University where a powerful experience…

In Person with Riley Gaines

Father Dave sits down with All-American swimmer Riley Gaines during her recent Franciscan University visit.…

In Person with Carl G. Fougerousse

During a visit with faculty and students at Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Austrian Study Abroad…

In Person with Bishop Joseph L. Coffey

Father Dave and Bishop Joseph L. Coffey of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA,…

Purposeful Lab

Explore purpose in our universe and purpose in your life. Join biologist Dr. Dan Kuebler as he talks with scientists, philosophers, and theologians about the important issues that impact our understanding of God, the cosmos, and ourselves.

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What Is Humani Generis?

In this season of Purposeful Lab, Dr. Dan Kuebler explores the origins of humanity from…

Evolution and the Catholic Faith

Dr. Jordan Haddad, professor of dogmatic theology at Notre Dame Seminary, sets the stage for…

Pope Benedict XVI on Creation

Can the faith coincide with—and even enrich—evolutionary theory? Dr. Dan Kuebler talks with Dr. Matthew…

No God, No Science?

Modern society often presents science as a field that can stand completely alone, but is…

How Do We Know God Exists?

How can we know through reason that God exists? Dr. Dan Kuebler and Dr. Logan…

Why Christians Don’t Have to Fear Evolution

How can we unite faith and science in the search for truth? In this conversation…

A Catholic Response to Transhumanism

Father Michael Baggot, LC, professor of bioethics at Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum in Rome, shares…

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In Focus

Join Father Dave Pivonka, TOR '89, president of Franciscan University of Steubenville, as he shines the light of faith and reason on culture, science, politics, the arts, and current issues through lively, in-depth conversations with friends.

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Truth-Seeking in the Age of Feeling

“What is truth?” Pilate’s question to Jesus echoes into our modern age. Today, many have…

Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness

Forgiving those who have wronged us seems impossible sometimes. But not forgiving prevents us from…

Near Death Experiences

Near-death experiences have long been a source of fascination. What exactly are near-death experiences? And…

Pope Leo XIV: Son of St. Augustine

Pope Leo XIV is our first-ever Augustinian pope. How might this background influence his papacy?…

Training the Next Generation

Father Dave and Dr. Greg Bottaro explore how smartphones and social media have affected young…

The Path to Healing

Dr. Greg Bottaro talks with Father Dave about why he started the CatholicPsych Institute and…

All About Relationships

Father Dave and Dr. Greg Bottaro discuss relationships—both the good and the bad—and how we…

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My father's Father

God is Father: This is the life-altering revelation of Jesus. Yet, how many of us struggle to know we have a Father in heaven who knows, loves, and chooses us as his sons and daughters? Join Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, as he journeys home to reflect on the urgent need to know God as Father amidst the backdrop of his hometown and the relationship he shared with his dad.

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The Father Waits

In the concluding episode of My father’s Father, Father Dave reflects on the Father of…

Priestly Fatherhood

Father Dave contemplates the nature of priestly fatherhood, discusses the scandal of abuse in the…

A Holy Family

In Episode 4 of My father’s Father, Father Dave talks with his mom, Margi, and…

Sons and Daughters

Father Dave reflects on what it means that our identity is rooted in being a…

Earthly Fathers

In this episode, Father Dave explores how the language of faith draws upon our human…

A Good Father

In Episode 1 of My father's Father, Father Dave returns to his hometown to reflect…

Scripture Reflections

Prepare your heart for Mass and dive deeper into the Bible with reflections on Sunday and feast day readings from Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, and Father Jonathan St. André, TOR.

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How to Be a Jesus’ Student: July 5, 2026

Father Dave invites each of us to honestly ask, “Am I learning from Jesus?” He…

Do You Put God First?: June 28, 2026

Father Vincent talks about why Jesus tells us to love him above all else, even…

Should You Be Afraid of Evil?: June 21, 2026

Father Jonathan explains how we can have both a healthy fear of evil and the…

You Are Called: June 14, 2026

Father Dave reminds us that Jesus' call for laborers for his harvest is not just…

The Eucharist Is Everything: June 7, 2026

For the feast of Corpus Christi, Father Patrick challenges us to encounter the Eucharist with…

The Greatest Mystery: May 31, 2026

Father Jonathan talks about the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity and the importance of…

Why You Need the Holy Spirit: May 24, 2026

Father Dave wishes you a holy Pentecost from Franciscan University. In this Jubilee Year of…

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Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls

Biblical scholar Dr. John Bergsma and Franciscan University of Steubenville president Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, discuss the history and mysteries of the Dead Sea Scrolls, what they reveal about Jesus Christ, the sacraments, and the early Church, and why they matter to believers and non-believers today.

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Qumran and the Church

The Essenes played an important role in salvation history, even though there were many differences…

St. Paul and the Scrolls

Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, and Dr. John Bergsma discuss the many interesting connections between the…

Holy Orders and the Scrolls

Offering sacrifice, mediating the forgiveness of sin, interpreting God’s law: The Dead Sea Scrolls have…

Marriage, Celibacy, and the Scrolls

The Essenes, a community of celibate men, held a high view of marriage. Father Dave…

The Eucharist and the Scrolls

Essene life focused on their daily “Thanksgiving” meal. Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, and Dr. John…

Baptism and the Scrolls

Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, and Dr. John Bergsma explore the connections between St. John the…

The Messiah is Coming

The Essene community at Qumran believed in and longed for the coming of a royal…

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Franciscan University Presents

Join host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, and panelists Dr. Regis Martin, professor of systematic theology at Franciscan University, and Dr. Scott Hahn, the Father Michael Scanlan, TOR, Chair of Biblical Theology and the New Evangelization at Franciscan University, as they discuss a range of topics with some of the world’s top Catholic scholars, thinkers, and leaders.

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On Euthanasia and Dying Well

Is it a loving choice to help someone end their suffering through euthanasia? How can extreme suffering be meaningful? What’s the best way to help someone have a…

Serving the Poor and the Persecuted

How did open-heart surgery change a lawyer’s heart? Who are today’s martyrs, literally dying for Christ? What can we do to serve and protect Christians from violence? Stephen…

Overcoming Sins of Speech

Do we understand the awesome power of our ability to talk? How do we learn to use speech for the Kingdom, and push out sins of speech? What…

Making a Pilgrimage

What does it mean to make a pilgrimage, and why are pilgrimages important? Where is pilgrimage in the Bible? How can a pilgrimage help us be saints? Pilgrimage…

Answers on Death and Dying

Why does our society fear death and promote death at the same time? Are we allowed to be sad when someone we love dies? Does the Sacrament of…

When Bad Things Happen to Good People

Are Catholics and pro-lifers being persecuted in America today through lawfare? How do we recognize modern martyrs walking among us? How do we support those who are persecuted,…

Piety and Personality

What is temperament and how can our temperament influence our spiritual growth? What can the temperaments of the saints teach us? Rosemary McGuire Berry, author of Piety and…

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Mysteries of the Rosary

Filmed in the Holy Land and at other sacred sites around the world, this beautiful, immersive series will help you pray the Rosary with a renewed heart and mind. Dive deeper into Scripture, hear captivating testimonies, and discover the power of this prayer in your life.

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Sorrowful: Rediscover the Power

To combat the evil in our world, we are called to pray. Pope St. John…

Sorrowful: The Agony in the Garden

Christ enters the Garden of Gethsemane to pray and prepare for his Passion. In the…

Sorrowful: The Scourging at the Pillar

At Jesus’ trial, Pontius Pilate comes face-to-face with Truth himself. Although he finds Jesus innocent,…

Sorrowful: The Crowning With Thorns

Jesus’ crowning with thorns draws a line in the sand between the Kingdom of God…

Sorrowful: The Carrying of the Cross

Our Lord takes our sin and shame upon his shoulders and carries them up Calvary’s…

Sorrowful: The Crucifixion

At the Crucifixion, Jesus breaks into the darkest moment in history to reveal the Father’s…

Sorrowful: The Pathway to Paradise

After his death, Jesus’ side is pierced. The wounding of Jesus’ heart is one of…

Podcasts

Listen to the latest stories, reflections, and discussions from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Thanks for tuning in!

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The Spirit and the Bride

Join Dr. Alan Schreck, professor emeritus of theology at Franciscan University, as he explores how the Holy Spirit has been at work throughout the Catholic Church’s history. He examines council documents, encyclicals, and other writings to show how God has—and continues to—work through his bride, the Church.

Legends from the Hill>

In celebration of the 75th Jubilee of the University, alumni throughout the 75 years will share their candid stories of life on campus and the impact of the university on their life. Join us every 2 weeks as we hear legends from the hill.

Franciscan University Presents Podcast

Church and culture. Politics and philosophy. Morality and the marketplace. Listen in on the popular EWTN show Franciscan University Presents and deepen your knowledge of the Catholic faith and your understanding of the world in which we live.

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