Paul McCusker
Creative director and author who wrote and produced the Brother Francis audio drama; discusses Saint Francis of Assisi and storytelling from his experience producing audio dramas.
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Oct 4, 2025 • 26min
St. Francis of Assisi
Paul McCusker, a creative director and author known for the Brother Francis audio drama, delves into the life of St. Francis of Assisi. He shares insights about Francis's significant impact on the Church and discusses how to dramatize his story effectively. The conversation explores themes like family conflict, Francis's radical embrace of poverty, and his transformation into a peacemaker. McCusker also highlights the emotional listener reactions to his audio drama, emphasizing the power of storytelling to inspire conversion and draw parallels to Christ's humanity.
Jan 22, 2024 • 40min
St. Joan of Arc
Discover the remarkable story of St. Joan of Arc on this episode. Explore her upbringing and divine voices, her unique voice among saints, and Mark Twain's research on her. Learn about the challenges of creating an audio drama and Joan of Arc's lasting appeal. Discuss the Victory of Joan of Arc, book series for young readers, and her role as a messenger of God.
