Early Christianity in a Pagan World (Guest: Mike Aquilina)

Mike Aquilina is the award-winning author of more than fifty books on Catholic history, doctrine, and devotion. He has hosted eleven television series and several documentary films and is a frequent guest on EWTN.

Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word · Early Christianity in a Pagan World (Guest: Mike Aquilina)

A Hobo for Christ (Guest: Meg Hunter-Kilmer)

Meg Hunter-Kilmer is a cradle Catholic and a revert, brought back to the fold by a grace-filled confession and the supreme logic of Catholic doctrine.  She has a Bachelor’s in Theology from Notre Dame and a Master’s in Systematic Theology, also from ND. After 5 years as a full time religion teacher, she quit her job and packed everything into the trunk of my car to drive around the country and fly around the world as a hobo missionary. (We apologize for a few segments of bad audio)

Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word · A Hobo for Christ (Guest: Meg Hunter-Kilmer)

What is Subordination in Marriage? (Guest: Fr. Michael Zimmerman)

 Fr. Michael Zimmerman was ordained to the priesthood in 2017 and currently serves as assistant Vocation Director for the Archdiocese of Boston and adjunct Scripture Professor at St. John’s Seminary. With the heart of a teacher, Fr. Michael was inspired to create a systematic discernment program for young men drawing from the wisdom that he received as part of his own formation. During the pandemic lockdown in May 2020, Fr. Michael scripted 27 episodes which are now part of a video series called Scivias. Filmed in a way that captures many of Fr. Michael’s own interests such as rock climbing, track and field, art, drawing, and of course the city of Boston, Fr. Michael hopes others can identify with his journey and recognize how pursuing God’s plan for their lives will fulfill their greatest desires.

Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word · What is Subordination in Marriage? (Guest: Fr. Michael Zimmerman)

The Shalom Catholic Community (Guest: Barbara Tavares)

Barbara Tavares de Melo Freitas tells us about her missionary work with the Shalom Catholic Community.

Present in dozens of countries around the world, the Shalom Catholic Community is made up of men and women who, in diverse lifestyles present in the Church, engage in a community and missionary life in order to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to all men and women, especially to those far from Christ and the Church.

Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word · The Shalom Catholic Community (Guest: Barbara Tavares)

From Jail Cell to Jesus (Guest: John Edwards)

John Edwards is the founder of Pew Ministries and the popular podcast, “Just a Guy in the Pew.” Like so many men, he vowed to be a better person, husband and father time and time again. It wasn’t until he felt the presence of Jesus as he walked out of a jail cell that he realized how much he wanted to change and how he could only do that with His help.

Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word · From Jail Cell to Jesus (Guest: John Edwards)

The Pursuit of Wisdom on the Secular College Campus (Guest: Patrick Callahan)

The Newman Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture is an educational program that offers accredited humanities courses at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Fr. Mark speaks with new director, Patrick Callahan.

Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word · The Pursuit of Wisdom on the Secular College Campus (Guest: Patrick Callahan)

The Power of Sacred Art & Iconography (Guest: Elizabeth Zelasko)

Elizabeth Zelasko studied fine art at The School of Visual Arts in Manhattan before attending the Prosopon School of Iconology where she studied traditional Russian Orthodox iconography. She moved to Denver to finish her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, graduating as valedictorian of her class.

 

Elizabeth works with Catholic publishers and institutions, creating commissioned pieces. She gives talks on the theological aspects and material processes of writing a traditional icon. Elizabeth also creates privately commissioned icons, paintings, and drawings.

 

Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word · The Power of Sacred Art & Iconography (Guest: Elizabeth Zelasko)

The Catholic Man Show (Guests: Adam Minihan and David Niles)

Fr. Mark talks to Adam Minihan and David Niles of the Catholic Man Show. The Catholic Man Show started in May of 2016 when Adam and David realized, after running a Catholic radio station in Tulsa, the need for Catholic radio programs for men. Real, relatable, and often comical, Adam and David have a conversation promoting the lost art of living virtuously. — thecatholicmanshow.com

Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word · The Catholic Man Show (Guests: Adam Minihan and David Niles)

Challenging Radical Feminism in the Modern World (Guest: Kimberly Cook)

Kimberly Cook is a writer, podcaster, mother, & Catholic apologist. She was drawn into radical feminism and even traveled the world with an all-girl punk band. After many years of darkness, anger, and hopelessness, her life took a new course as she was brought back into the fold of the Catholic faith. 

Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word · Challenging Radical Feminism in the Modern World (Guest: Kimberly Cook)

Overcoming Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder & Scrupulosity (Guest: Colin Nykaza)

Colin Nykaza is the Director of Youth Outreach for the Archdiocese of New York. He talks to us about his spiritual journey through obsessive-compulsive disorder and devotion to the Divine Mercy of Jesus. 

Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word · Overcoming Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder & Scrupulosity (Guest: Colin Nykaza)

An Extraordinary Near-Death Experience (Guest: Paul & Beth Zucarelli)

Paul Zucarelli was a successful businessman however on Pentecost Sunday, he died unexpectedly of sudden cardiac death. During the two hours that he was clinically dead, Paul had an out-of-body experience where a glorious white light brought him to Heaven and he experienced an illumination of conscience.

Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word · An Extraordinary Near-Death Experience (Guest: Paul & Beth Zucarelli)

How to Avoid False Faith (Guest: Fr. Jeff Kirby)

Father Jeffrey Kirby, STD, is a Senior Contributor to the Crux news site. He is an author with Our Sunday Visitor, Ave Maria Press, Catholic Answers Press, and Saint Benedict Press/TAN Books. He is a Papal Missionary of Mercy and is the Pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Indian Land, South Carolina.

Father Kirby holds a doctorate in moral theology from the Holy Cross University in Rome and a Master of Arts in Philosophy from the Franciscan University of Steubenville. He serves as an Adjunct Professor of Theology at Belmont Abbey College.

In 2016, Father Kirby was recognized by Governor Nikki Haley and granted the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina's highest civilian honor, for his service to local communities and young adults throughout the state. In 2020, Kirby served as a Guest Chaplain of the US House of Representatives and led the House in their daily invocation.

Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word · How to Avoid False Faith(Guest: Fr. Jeff Kirby)