Franciscan University Presents

Franciscan University Presents airs monthly on EWTN. Check your local listings for time and availability!

Franciscan University Presents is a religion podcast hosted by Franciscan University of Steubenville, with 50 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 of Steubenville hosts Franciscan University Presents, a religion show with 50 episodes published.

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  Episode #333

  The First American Pope | Dr. Matthew Bunson | Franciscan University Presents

  Sep 4, 202658 min

  Join host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Matthew Bunson, Vice President and Editorial Director of EWTN News and Author of "Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope", as they discuss the historical significance and potential impact of the first pontiff born in the United States. Other Voices from this episode include: Theresa Antony, MA Theology Student Colleen Eisley, Communication Arts & Theology Major ORIGINAL AIR DATE: JULY 2026

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  Episode #331

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

  Jul 3, 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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  Episode #330

  Serving the Poor and the Persecuted | Dr. Stephen Rasche | Franciscan University Presents

  Jun 5, 202658 minS0

  <p>Join host Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Dr. Stephen Rasche, Director of the Institute for Catholic Humanitarian Service at Franciscan University of Steubenville and author of the book "The Disappearing People: The Tragic Fate of Christians in the Middle East", as they discuss modern martyrdom and persecution of Christians in the Middle East and Nigeria.</p> <p>ORIGINAL AIR DATE: APRIL 2026</p> <p>Other Voices from this episode include quotes from Pope Francis during his 2021 visit to Iraq, read by JW Beatovich.</p>

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  Episode #329

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

  May 1, 202658 minS0

  <p>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.</p> <p>Other Voices in this episode include:</p> <p>Samuel Wofford, Marketing Major</p> <p>John Tiplick, Theology Major</p> <p>Camila Aponte, Human Development & Family Studies Major</p> <p>...

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  Episode #328

  Making a Pilgrimage | Joan Watson | Franciscan University Presents

  Apr 1, 202658 minS0

  <p>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.</p> <p>Other Voices for this episode include:</p> <p>Fr. Jonathan St. André, TOR<br> Vice President of Franciscan Life</p> <p>Fr. Shawn Roberson, TOR<br> Chaplain</p> <p>ORIGINAL AIR DATE: FEBRUARY 2026</p>

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