The Benedictine Dialogues

Catholic Leaders Need the Liberal Arts | Dr. Joseph Wurtz

Dr. Joseph Wurtz is the Dean of Students and the Executive Director of the Gregorian Fellows Leadership Program at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. A graduate of Benedictine himself, Dr. Wurtz has served the college for decades in numerous roles in the Student Life Office. In this episode, Dr. Wurtz speaks to Dr. Jared Zimmerer about leadership principles from a Catholic perspective, the need of the liberal arts for future leaders, and the opportunities for formation within the Gregorian Fellows Program.
Timestamps
00:00 Introducing Dr. Joseph Wurtz
01:20 Dr. Joseph Wurtz's history at Benedictine College
02:02 How does Benedictine College integrate the liberal arts into Student Life?
04:12 Modern secular universities have embraced false anthropologies
06:11 A liberal arts education cultivates true freedom in students
07:31 How does Benedictine College cultivate virtue in students outside the classroom?
10:30 A true Catholic university prizes excellence in all things
13:03 Western culture was preserved and cultivated in the medieval universities
14:30 Benedictines build institutions that last for generations
16:10 True leadership begins with Christian discipleship, not with skills
18:39 Humility and magnanimity are guideposts for the Christian leader
20:41 Benedictine College challenges students towards growth in virtue
24:20 "We Are Benedictine College" interstitial
26:05 Advantages of choosing a small college instead of a large state school
29:27 Benedictine College students graduate within networks that facilitate success
31:38 The legendary Christian leadership of St. Gregory the Great
32:56 Features of the Gregorian Fellows Leadership Program
35:09 Emotional intelligence is the key to greatness in leadership
37:50 Real humility and vulnerability help leaders to establish trust
39:55 College is a training ground in virtue for students who lead
42:06 Visiting campus in person is important to the process of choosing a college
43:05 Conclusion
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Who was Pope Benedict XVI? Contributors to Cambridge Companion to Joseph Ratzinger Explain

In this special episode of The Benedictine Dialogues, Dr. Jared Zimmerer sits down with Dr. Matthew Ramage, Fr. Daniel Cardó, and Dr. Michael Dominic Taylor to discuss the life and works of Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI). Fr. Cardó is the editor of a new volume entitled "The Cambridge Companion to Joseph Ratzinger," and Dr. Ramage and Dr. Taylor have each published essays in the companion. Listen in as we discuss the legacy of Ratzinger and his perspectives on creation, the Church, and 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 watch Dr. Ramage's free series "Faith & Science: Creation" visit: https://media.benedictine.edu/videos/faith-and-science

Marcie Stokman | Well-Read Mom

Marcie Stokman is the Founder and President of Well-Read Mom, an international movement and book club. She is a former nurse practitioner in mental health and home school educator. In this episode, she sits down with Dr. Michelle Zaleski, Assistant Professor of English and Writing Center Director at Benedictine College. Listen in as they discuss the encouragement of community among women, her vision of Well-Read Mom, and the power of lifelong reading.
Benedictine College is transforming culture in America, one conversation at a time. From our studios in Atchison, Kansas, these are The Benedictine Dialogues.

Jake Tawney | The Liberal Arts and Encountering the Real

Jake Tawney serves as the Chief Academic Officer for Great Hearts Academies, a network of classical charters schools across multiple states. Previously he taught high school mathematics and computer science, and courses in in Euclid and the philosophy of mathematics at Josephinum, a Pontifical college. Listen in as we discuss the definition of classical education, the nature of mathematics and its place in liberal arts, and the classical education movement in America.
Benedictine College is transforming culture in America, one conversation at a time. From our studios in Atchison, Kansas, these are The Benedictine Dialogues.
To watch the free series "The Reckoning" visit: https://media.benedictine.edu/videos/reckoning

Dr. Anika Prather | The Black Intellectual Tradition

Dr. Anika Prather taught in the classics department at Howard University as a full-time lecturer. She is an international speaker on the topic of the relevance of classical studies to the Black community. She is the co-author of "The Black Intellectual Tradition: Reading Freedom in Classical Literature." Listen in as we discuss the history of classical education in America, why great books can heal cultural divides, and why all people should know and love the classics.
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

Sarah Swafford | Gift and Grit: How Heroic Virtue Can Change Your Life and Relationships

Sarah Swafford is a globally recognized Catholic speaker and author. Her latest book, co-authored with her husband, Dr. Andrew Swafford, is entitled "Gift and Grit: How Heroic Virtue Can Change Your Life and Relationships." Listen in as we discuss her work, the challenges facing relationships today, and the great need to invite people to know Christ as a life of adventure.
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

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