The Benedictine Dialogues

Catholics Lead the Way in Classical Education

Classical education is pivotal in preparing students to transform the culture in America. And Catholic institutions like Benedictine College are leading the way. They deserve the best of organizational health, the spiritual life, and strong community among staff and faculty. We invited three experts to discuss these challenges and solutions. The college's Director of Graduate Programs and Classical Education, Krystyn Schmerbeck, our Dean of Students, Dr Joseph Wurtz and a special guest, Erik Twist, the president of Arcadia Education Group.
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What Pope Leo told me | Mike Sweeney of the Kansas City Royals

Mike Sweeney is a Kansas City Royals Hall of Famer, a 5 time MLB All-Star, and a former Benedictine College commencement speaker. He now serves in player development for the Royals and he was on campus to share his passion for the Catholic Faith and offer our students guidance in their spiritual and professional lives. Listen in as we discuss his spiritual journey, his advice to young athletes, and the message Pope Leo XIV personally shared with him to preach to the world.
 
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The Minimalist T.K. Coleman and his Catholic Faith | The Benedictine Dialogues

T.K. Coleman is a philosophical minimalist and a convert to the Catholic faith. He has personally coached thousands of people to unpack the baggage that weighs them down in their pursuit of a simpler, lighthearted life. Listen in as we discuss the power of prayer and scripture, the problem with emotional clutter, and the incredible grace he has received through the rosary and eucharistic adoration.
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Matt Fradd talks new book and new chapter of Pints with Aquinas

Matt Fradd is an internationally acclaimed evangelist, author, and podcast creator. He is the founder of Pints with Aquinas, the immensely popular podcast with almost 800,000 followers, which has just recently been picked up by the Daily Wire. He was on campus to speak to our students about his latest book, Jesus Our Refuge. We invited him to the studio to discuss the cultural landscape, the state of Catholicism, and his newest position as a voice for the Daily Wire. 
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Can AI be good? | Dr. Paul Scherz and Dr. Mariele Courtois

Artificial Intelligence promises a massive shift in society, culture, and the human experience. How will the Church respond? To explore this topic in depth we brought on two contributors to ENCOUNTERING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, a book written in cooperation with the Holy See. Dr. Paul Scherz is the Our Lady of Guadalupe Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Mariele Courtois is an Assistant Professor of Theology and the Director of the Center for Technology and Human Dignity at Benedictine College. Listen in as they discuss how the Church can navigate this new technological landscape.
Benedictine College is Transforming Culture in America one conversation at a time. From our studios in Atchison, Kansas, these are THE BENEDICTINE DIALOGUES.
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St John Henry Newman Becomes the Newest Doctor of the Church | Dr. Matthew Muller

Saint John Henry Newman is being inducted as a doctor of the church. So we asked Dr. Matthew Muller, who is an assistant professor of theology and the Director of the Symposium on Transforming Culture at Benedictine College, to come by the studio to discuss Newman’s life, ideas, and his lasting legacy in the Church.
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When Catholics Vote We Transform Culture | Kelsey Reinhardt

Kelsey Reinhardt is the president and CEO of CatholicVote, a nonprofit that advocates for Catholic principles in American politics. She was on campus to guest lecture for the president’s leadership class. So we invited her to the studio to discuss the work of CatholicVote and her insights on how Catholics can participate in political life.
 
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A Catholic Artist in Hollywood | Siobhan Fallon Hogan

Siobhan Fallon Hogan is an actress, comedian, writer, and producer known for her roles in Forrest Gump, Men In Black, Saturday Night Live, Seinfeld, and much more. She was on campus for a film screening of her newest movie, Shelter in Solitude, and guest lectured for our Department of Theatre and Dance. We asked her to visit the studio to discuss her career, projects, and offer advice to young filmmakers hoping to enter the industry.Benedictine College is Transforming Culture in America one conversation at a time. From our studios in Atchison, Kansas, these are THE BENEDICTINE DIALOGUES.
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The Science of Faith and Happiness | Arthur C. Brooks

Arthur Brooks is a New York Times Best-Selling Author (Build the Life You Want, The Happiness Files) and Professor at Harvard School of Business. He was on campus at Benedictine College as the 2025 Convocation Speaker. He sat down with Dr. Jared Zimmerer to discuss his work on how to help people live a happy life through science and ideas.
Benedictine College is Transforming Culture in America one conversation at a time. From our studios in Atchison, Kansas, these are THE BENEDICTINE DIALOGUES.
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Advice for Men in the Modern World | Dr. John Bishop

Doctor John Bishop is the founder of FORGE, a ministry forming men in virtue. He is an alumnus of Benedictine, and was on campus for the Symposium on Transforming Culture here at Benedictine College, where he spoke about the great need to continue forming men of all ages in virtuous masculinity, in the image of Christ. I invited him to the studio to discuss the state of masculinity today, and many of the cultural dynamics that affect men.The Benedictine Dialogues is produced by The Center for Catholic Media at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. It hosted by Dr. Jared Zimmerer. Produced by Michael Coy.WATCH on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oBtr8ndHbQY
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