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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 Katie Prejean McGrady

Wife, mom, author, radio show host and podcaster Katie Prejean McGrady talks about her faith…

In Person with Leonard Leo

Leonard Leo speaks with Father Dave about how he lives out his faith as an…

In Person with Bishop Caggiano

Bishop Frank Caggiano of Bridgeport, Connecticut, talks to Father Dave about growing up Italian Catholic…

In Person with Matt Birk

Super Bowl champion-turned-entrepreneur Matt Birk discusses the Catholic faith, football, family, adoption, Catholic education, and…

In Person with Jonathan Roumie

Jonathan Roumie chats with Father Dave about how he lives the faith through his artistic…

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 Are the Feminine and Masculine Genius?

Dr. Dan Kuebler talks with Dr. Deborah Savage, theology professor at Franciscan University, about the…

The Purpose of Sex and Gender

Dr. Abigail Favale, author of The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory, and Dr. Dan…

The Psychology of Gender Dysphoria

Dr. Dan Kuebler and Dr. Andrew Sodergren, director of Psychological Services at Ruah Woods Psychological…

The Truth About Gender-Affirming Care

Dr. Dan Kuebler and Dr. Paul Hruz, professor of pediatrics, endocrinology, and diabetes at the…

What Are Intersex Conditions?

Dr. Rashad Rehman talks with Dr. Dan Kuebler about the definition of gender and how…

The Nature of Man and Woman

In this season of Purposeful Lab, host Dr. Dan Kuebler explores the nature of man…

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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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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…

What is Catholic Mindfulness?

Father Dave and Dr. Greg Bottaro talk about how mindfulness can benefit our mental health…

Mental Health and Holiness

Dr. Greg Bottaro shares with Father Dave about his personal journey, saints who struggled with…

What About Therapy?

Dr. Greg Bottaro and Father Dave explore why many interventions and therapies are not addressing…

The Rise of Anxiety and Depression

Father Dave and Dr. Greg Bottaro talk about the growing mental health crisis and the…

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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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A Challenge: March 23, 2025

Father Vincent speaks on the call to repentance in our lives. Readings from March 23,…

Transfiguration: March 16, 2025

Father Jonathan talks about Jesus’ transfiguration and how we, too, need to be transfigured in…

Filled and Led: March 9, 2025

Father Dave shares how the Holy Spirit fills us and leads us throughout our journeys…

The Beam in Our Eye: March 2, 2025

Father Vincent reflects on the temptation to run away from our failures. Readings from March…

Love Your Enemies: February 23, 2025

Father Jonathan speaks about the difficult call to love our enemies. Readings from February 23,…

Beautiful Seasons: February 16, 2025

Father Dave talks about the importance of different seasons in our lives and how the…

In Your Boat: February 9, 2025

Father Vincent shares how Jesus invites us to follow him. Readings from February 9, 2025.

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Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls

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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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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A Catholic Approach to Relationships

What makes Pope St. John Paul II a great psychologist? Why is understanding personhood a key to healthy relationships? How do we navigate difficult relationships? Dr. Greg Bottaro,…

The Fatherhood of God

How do we understand God as Father when human fathers fail us? What does it really mean to be heirs of God? How do we understand priestly fatherhood…

The Light of His Eyes

Do our lives matter? Are we good enough, smart enough, “whatever” enough to be loved? How can we move from self-contempt to our heavenly Father’s delight? Mother Iliana,…

A Catholic Pilgrimage Through American History

What is a pilgrimage? What makes a place pilgrimage-worthy? Are there holy sites in the United States of America as well as Europe? Dr. Kevin Schmiesing, historian and…

The Intersection of Faith and Science

Is science compatible with the Catholic faith? What is the Church’s official position on evolution? Why does science seem to breed atheism? Dr. Daniel Kuebler, professor of biology…

Evangelizing Catechesis

What is catechesis? Where is it in the Bible? Are all Catholics called to be catechists? Is catechesis just for kids? Noted catechist Bishop Frank Caggiano of Bridgeport,…

How Smashing the Patriarchy Destroyed Women

What is a woman? What is the patriarchy, and why do feminists want to smash it? Can women survive if the patriarchy is smashed, or is that the…

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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.

They That Hope

Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, and Dcn. Bob Rice see hope and humor in a crazy world! Sports, family life, theology, and superheroes are recurring topics in their weekly conversations. Join Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob as they see reasons for hope all around us.

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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