Franciscan University

Franciscan University. Academically Excellent, Passionately Catholic.

Franciscan University is a general podcast hosted by Franciscan University, with 500 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Franciscan University hosts Franciscan University, a general show with 500 episodes published.

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  On Euthanasia and Dying Well | Fr. Tad Pacholczyk | Franciscan University Presents

  May 2, 202658 min

  Join host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, PhD, Senior Ethicist at the National Catholic Bioethics Center, as they discuss the problems with euthanasia in light of the dignity of human suffering. Other Voices from this episode include: Dr. Martin Owen, MD, Family Medicine Practitioner Dr. Ben Safranski, PhD, former Hospice Counselor ORIGINAL AIR DATE: MAY 2026

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  Overcoming Sins of Speech | Fr. Gregory Pine, OP | Franciscan University Presents

  Feb 27, 202658 min

  Join host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Fr. Gregory Pine, OP, Professor of Dogmatic and Moral Theology at the Dominican House of Studies and author of the new book "Training the Tongue and Growing Beyond Sins of Speech", as they discuss the gift of our ability to speak and how to use it for the glory of God. Other Voices in this episode include: Samuel Wofford, Marketing Major John Tiplick, Theology Major Camila Aponte, Human Development & Family Studies Major Clare Weber, Theology and Catechetics Major Quotes from the Epistle of St. James read by John Romanowsky ORIGINAL AIR DATE: MARCH 2026

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  Making a Pilgrimage | Joan Watson | Franciscan University Presents

  Jan 31, 202658 min

  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

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  Answers on Death and Dying | Dr. Roger Nutt | Franciscan University Presents

  Jan 3, 202658 min

  Join host Fr. 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", as they discuss what the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick can teach us about death and dying. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: January 2026

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  Piety and Personality | Rosemary McGuire Berry | Franciscan University Presents

  Oct 31, 202558 min

  Join host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Shane Owens, 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. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: NOVEMBER 2025

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