Returning to the Spirit and Life Podcast is Sr. Katherine Caldwell, TOR, to share about the Charism of the Franciscan Sisters TOR and how this led them to begin construction of the Father of Mercy Chapel, as well as expand their Mother House as the religious order grows. Our host is Mark Nehrbas. (15:22, 10.6 MB) Franciscan Sisters TOR website: www.torsisters.org Franciscan Conferences website: www.franciscanconferences.com

Returning to the Spirit and Life Podcast is Fr. Dennis Gang, TOR, one of the Franciscan Friars serving at Franciscan University of Steubenville and a frequent Mass Celebrant and Homilist at our summer conferences. In this edition, Fr. Denny shares about his street ministry in Steubenville and the results it's had. Host: Mark Nehrbas. (16:41, 11.5 MB) Franciscan Conferences website: www.franciscanconferences.com    

Sr. Katherine Caldwell, TOR, joins us in this Spirit and Life Podcast to share about Franciscan University of Steubenville's Religious Sisters Conference held on campus every summer. Our host is Mark Nehrbas. (13:32, 9.4 mb) Franciscan Conferences website: www.franciscanconferences.com Franciscan Sisters TOR website: www.torsisters.org  

The college years are often times of major change for people. Joining us for this Spirit and Life Podcast is Fr. Dennis Gang, TOR, one of the Franciscan Friars serving as a campus minister at Franciscan University of Steubenville, and a frequent Celebrant and Homilist during our summer conferences. Fr. Denny shares about his life as a college student and the way God changed him for the better. Host: Mark Nehrbas. (16:42, 11.5 MB) Franciscan Conferences Website: www.franciscanconferences.com  

With us again in this Spirit and Life Podcast is Danny Abramowicz, former NFL player and coach, and a speaker at several Franciscan University conferences. Today, Danny shares about creative ways to use technology to reach out and minister to men. Host: Mark Nehrbas. (19:14, 13.3 MB) Crossing the Goal website: www.crossingthegoal.com E-Mail Danny: danny@crossingthegoal.com For information about the Led by the Spirit Retreat for Men Leaders E-Mail: mnehrbas@franciscan.edu Franciscan Conferences website: www.franciscanconferences.com

Former New Orleans Saints NFL star Danny Abramowicz returns to the Spirit and Life Podcast to share about Men's Ministry in his own life and the impact it can have on other men. Our host is Mark Nehrbas. (15:57, 11.1 MB) Information about Danny and his book Spiritual Workout of a Former Saint at: www.crossingthegoal.com National Fellowship of Catholic Men: http://www.nfcmusa.org Franciscan Conferences website: www.franciscanconferences.com    

In this edition of the Spirit and Life Podcast, Danny Abramowicz, a former NFL star with the New Orleans Saints, joins us to share about his NFL career's effects on his personal life and events that led to a renewed, energized experience of his Catholic faith. Host: Mark Nehrbas. (17:50, 12.4 MB) Danny Abramowicz website: http://www.dannyabramowicz.com/ Franciscan Conferences Website: www.franciscanconferences.com

Returning to the Spirit and Life Podcast is Dr. John Bergsma, a Theology Professor at Franciscan University of Steubenville, and one of the speakers at our summer Applied Biblical Studies Conference and the Defending the Faith Conference. In this edition, John talks with our host Mark Nehrbas about his teaching and about special aspects of the Gospel of John. (17:43, 12.3 MB) Online Ordering of 2009 Conference Recordings  Franciscan Conferences website: www.franciscanconferences.com

Returning to the Spirit and Life Podcast is Scott Sollom, a Catechetics professor at Franciscan University of Steubenville and one of the coordinators of the St. John Bosco Conference for Catechetics held every summer at Franciscan University. In this edition, Scott talks about the importance of RCIA - the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults - for the Church, parish and of course the individual's relationship with God. Our host is Mark Nehrbas. (17:14, 11.9 MB) Franciscan University of Steubenville website: www.franciscan.edu Franciscan University Conferences website: www.franciscanconferences.com

Our guest on the Spirit and Life Podcast today is Dr. John Bergsma, a popular Theology Professor at Franciscan University of Steubenville and one of the speakers at our Institute for Applied Biblical Studies and Defending the Faith Conferences. In this podcast, John shares about his family and highlights of his conversion to Catholicism, and how both Scripture and the people he knew were important factors leading to conversion. (17:09, 11.8 MB) Franciscan Conferences Website: www.franciscanconferences.com

People have taken many different paths to Steubenville, and Scott Sollom joins us to share about the often amusing journey that led him to become a Catechetics professor at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Scott's also one of the team members for our annual St. John Bosco Conference for Catechists and Religious Educators. (15:14, 10.5 MB) Franciscan Conferences website: www.franciscanconferences.com

Returning to the Spirit and Life Podcast is Kimberly Hahn, talking with Mark Nehrbas about the Journey Through Scripture Bible Study training program and opportunities for training at the summer on-campus Franciscan University Bible Studies Conference. (15:12, 10.7 MB) St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology website: http://www.salvationhistory.com Franciscan Conferences website: www.franciscanconferences.com

Ron Bolster returns to the Spirit and Life Podcast for a conversation about the history and growth of the Catechetics program at Franciscan University of Steubenville, and the St. John Bosco Conference held every summer on the Franciscan University campus. The conference offers certification for people involved in Catechetics throughout the country. Our host is Mark Nehrbas. (18:43, 13.1 MB) Websites: Office of Catechetics - Franciscan University of Steubenville Franciscan Conferences website: www.franciscanconferences.com  

Today's guest on the Spirit and Life Podcast is Kimberly Hahn, wife of Scott Hahn, mother of 6 children, who recently became a new grandmother. She's also a popular author and speaker at our summer conferences. Kimberly joins host Mark Nehrbas to talk about the joys and blessings of family life as well as her ministry through women's Bible studies. (17:12; 11.9 MB) Websites: Kimberly Hahn's Bible Study DVD/Book Sets: Chosen and Cherished: Biblical Wisdom for Your Marriage Graced and Gifted: Biblical Wisdom for the Homemaker's Heart Franciscan Conferences: www.franciscanconferences.com

Not many people have made a journey from Fighter Pilot to Catechetics Professor, but our guest on this edition of Spirit and Life Podcast followed that path. He's Ron Bolster, a faculty member in the Theology Department at Franciscan University of Steubenville, and Director of the University's Office of Catechetics. Ron is also the current director of the St. John Bosco conference held every summer on our campus. In today's podcast, Ron talks with Mark about his journey from being a U.S. Navy fighter pilot to being on the faculty and teaching Catechetics at Franciscan University. (19:17, 13.3 MB) Franciscan University of Steubenville Office of Catechetics website Books by Captain Scott O'Grady: 1. (with Jeff Coplon). Return with Honor, New York: Doubleday, 1995. (ISBN 0385483309)  2. (with Michael French). Basher Five-Two: The True Story of F-16 Fighter Pilot Captain Scott O'Grady, New York: Doubleday, 1997. (ISBN 0-385-32300-X) Franciscan Conferences website: www.franciscanconferences.com

Christ Our Hope is the theme of Franciscan University of Steubenville's 2009 Summer Conferences. Sitting in the Guest chair today is Mark Nehrbas, Executive Director of the Christian Outreach Office, our regular host, to share about this year's theme and Franciscan University's summer conferences. (13.1 MB, 17:50) Franciscan Conferences Office: Phone Toll Free 1-800-437-8368 Conference Website: www.franciscanconferences.com

Kristi McClintock of Franciscan University of Steubenville's Youth Outreach Office returns to the Spirit and Life Podcast to share about the Franciscan LEAD Program for High School Youth. Our host is Mark Nehrbas. (17:00, 11.9 MB) Franciscan High School Youth Conferences website: www.franciscanyouth.com Franciscan Conferences website: www.franciscanconferences.com  

Sr. Therese Marie Iglesias frequently shares with youth about prayer and how they can relate to God in a personal way. She returns to the Spirit and Life Podcast to share about this important ministry with host Mark Nehrbas. (16:17, 11:4 MB) Franciscan Sisters TOR website: torsisters.com Franciscan Conferences website www.franciscanconferences.com

Joining us for this edition of Spirit and Life is Kristi McClintock of Franciscan University's Youth Outreach office. Kristi talks with Mark Nehrbas about the faith journey that led her to Steubenville and also shares her thoughts about the theme for the 2009 Steubenville High School Youth Conferences - Above All. (11:06, 7.9 MB) Steubenville High School Youth Conferences website: www.franciscanyouth.com Franciscan University Conferences website: www.franciscanconferences.com  

Joining us again on the Spirit and Life Podcast is Fr. Tim Hepburn, a priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta who also serves as a speaker and leader of several of our Franciscan University conferences. Fr. Tim recently completed a relatively unique educational program in the New Evangelization that he talks about with our host Mark Nehrbas. (15:54, 11 MB) Archdiocese of Atlanta website: www.archatl.com New Evangelization Program at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Detroit Franciscan Conferences: www.franciscanconferences.com