The Benedictine Dialogues

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 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 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 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

Dr. Larry Chapp, retired professor of theology, talks about the mission of his Catholic Worker Farm with Dr. Matthew Ramage. They discuss the church's ecological vision, humans as priests of creation, the spiritual connection between humans and animals, evil and suffering in God's plan, kenosis, desire, and the transformative power of belief in a sacramental cosmos.

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 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

Dr. James Madden, Professor of Philosophy at Benedictine College, discusses his latest book on mind and meaning in the era of Techno-Nihilism. Topics include the limitations of materialist perspectives on the mind, the relationship between faith and science in creation, the distinction between reasons and causes, and the role of self-discovery and authenticity in overcoming anxiety. They also explore the difference between artificial and human intelligence.

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.

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.