The Benedictine Dialogues

Larry Chapp, Ph.D | Living in a Sacramental Cosmos

Dr. Larry Chapp is a retired professor of theology, and a specialist in the theology of Hans Urs von Balthasar. He taught for twenty years at De Sales University in Pennsylvania. He and his wife now own and manage a Dorothy Day Catholic Worker Farm. In this episode he is joined by Benedictine College Theologian Dr. Matthew Ramage. Listen in as they discuss the mission of the farm, the ecological vision of the Church, and the mystery of suffering in the cosmos. Benedictine College is transforming culture in America, one conversation at a time. From our studios in Atchison, Kansas these are The Benedictine Dialogues. To enjoy the free series "Faith and Science: Creation" visit media.benedictine.edu/faith-and-science

Armando Fumagalli | Film and the Moral Imagination

Professor Armando Fumagalli is a development consultant for Lux Vide Productions and has consulted on numerous scripts, such as the "Medici" and "Anna Karenina" TV Miniseries. He is the director of the Master's Program in Screenwriting, Fiction, and Movies at the Catholic University of Milan, Italy. Listen in as we discuss the screenwriting process, the role of stories in the culture, and the importance of faith in the life of a storyteller.
Benedictine College is transforming culture in America, one conversation at a time. From our studios in Atchison, Kansas, these are The Benedictine Dialogues.
Watch Benedictine College's free series "Faith & Science: Creation" here: https://media.benedictine.edu/videos/faith-and-science

Joel Osborn | Faith and Football

Joel Osborn is the head coach of Benedictine College's Ravens Football Team. He is the fifth head coach in the modern era of Benedictine College Football, which began with the reinstatement of the team in 1973. Listen in as we discuss the role of athletics in the development of character, his background in the college sports world, and the connection between faith and football.
Benedictine College is transforming culture in America, one conversation at a time. From our studios in Atchison, Kansas, these are The Benedictine Dialogues.
Watch Benedictine College's free series "Faith & Science: Creation" here: https://media.benedictine.edu/videos/faith-and-science

James D. Madden, Ph.D | Thinking About Thinking

Dr. James Madden is Professor of Philosophy at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. He has taught courses in modern philosophy, metaphysics, and philosophy of religion for over 20 years, and his research has included phenomenology, philosophy of mind, analytic philosophy, and cognitive science. Listen in as we discuss his latest book, "Thinking About Thinking: Mind and Meaning in the Era of Techno-Nihilism."
Benedictine College is transforming culture in America, one conversation at a time. From our studios in Atchison, Kansas, these are The Benedictine Dialogues.
Watch Benedictine College's free series "Faith & Science: Creation" here: https://media.benedictine.edu/videos/faith-and-science

Bobby Angel | Gaming and the Heroic Life

Bobby Angel is a Catholic author, speaker, and mentor-in-training with CatholicPsych Institute. He has more than 20 years of experience in ministry. He and his wife Jackie have coauthored numerous books on marriage and the spiritual life. His most recent book is entitled "Gaming and the Heroic Life: The Quest for Holiness in the Virtual World." Listen in as we discuss the role of beauty in evangelization, gaming, and the inherent need for community.
Benedictine College is transforming culture in America, one conversation at a time. From our studios in Atchison, Kansas, these are The Benedictine Dialogues.

Tory Baucum, Ph.D | The Catholic Church Was Telling the Truth About Marriage

Dr. Tory Baucum is the Director for the Center for Family Life at Benedictine College. He served for thirty years as an Anglican pastor before coming into full communion with the Catholic Church in 2020. In February 2023, he was appointed into the Copernicus Academy in Torun, Poland. Listen in as we discuss his journey of conversion, his deep passion for the work of Pope St. John Paul II, and the necessity of human dignity and love in reaching the modern culture.
Benedictine College is Transforming Culture in America, one conversation at a time. From our studios in Atchison, Kansas, these are The Benedictine Dialogues.

Dr. Matthew Ramage | Man is the Priest of Creation

Dr. Matthew Ramage is Professor of Theology at Benedictine College, where he is Co-Director of the Center for Integral Ecology. His research and writing concentrates especially on the dialogue between faith and science, and stewardship of creation. Listen in as we discuss the Catholic understanding of ecology, Joseph Ratzinger's theology of creation, and the paschal structure of the cosmos.
Benedictine College is Transforming Culture in America, one conversation at a time. From our studios in Atchison, Kansas, these are The Benedictine Dialogues.

Jackie Angel | Let the Holy Spirit Lead

Jackie Angel is a full-time international speaker, singer-songwriter, and worship leader. She speaks to worldwide audiences on the topics of Catholic marriage, discernment, and Theology of the Body. She also contributes regularly on the Ascension Presents YouTube channel. Jackie joins Jared Zimmerer at Benedictine College for a conversation on reaching young people today, gender, discernment, and recognizing the movements of the Holy Spirit. Benedictine College is transforming culture in America, one conversation at a time. From our studios in Atchison, Kansas, these are The Benedictine Dialogues.

Bob Pruitt | How to Defend Christian Businesses

Bob Pruitt is Senior Counsel, Corporate Affairs Director for Alliance Defending Freedom. The ADF is the world’s largest legal organization committed to protecting religious freedom, free speech, marriage and family, parental rights, and the sanctity of life. Bob is interviewed by Thompson Center Director, Dave Geenens. Listen in as they discuss freedom of speech, and best practices for integrating Christian Identity in the workplace.
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Tom Hoopes | Telling the Extraordinary Story of Christ

Tom Hoopes is the host of The Extraordinary Story, a podcast about the life of Christ. He is the VP of College Relations, and writer in residence at Benedictine College. He’s a former reporter in Washington, D.C., and he spent ten years as Executive Editor of the National Catholic Register and Faith & Family Magazine. Listen in as we discuss how to understand our lives in light of Jesus, evangelization in the modern world, and the necessity of faith in a culture like our own.
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