

Christendom Conversations
Christendom College
Join us with Christendom College professors and special guests to discuss insights on the faith and how to live a Catholic life.
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Feb 7, 2025 • 52min
Appreciating Beauty and Understanding the Nature of Art with Daniel McInerny | Christendom Conversations | Ep. 1
George A. Harne, Ph.D., welcomes philosophy professor Daniel McInerny, Ph.D. They discuss art as a means of understanding truth and moral vision, emphasizing its role as a contemplative experience. The conversation highlights the mimetic nature of art, rooted in Aristotle's philosophy, and its reflection of human life. It also addresses the importance of leisure and family engagement in appreciating beauty and the need for artistic excellence.

Dec 5, 2023 • 48min
Legacy Episode 7: Tolkien and Evangelization with Dr. Conor Sweeney
From a deeper conversion inspired by St. John Paul the Great to why we should evangelize like a hobbit explore fascinating topics with theologian and author Dr. Conor Sweeney.

Nov 16, 2023 • 52min
Legacy Episode 6: The Historian and Vocation with Dr. Christopher J. Lane
Dr. Chris Lane joins Christendom College Alumnus Mark Rohlena in discussing topics surrounding Catholic history. What is the role of the historian? How has the Church handled discernment of vocation through the ages?

Oct 5, 2023 • 51min
Legacy Episode 5: The Importance of Sacred Music with Dr. Kurt Poterack
Dr. Kurt Poterack joins Christendom College Alumnus Mark Rohlena in discussing topics surrounding sacred music. Can sacred music be defined? Where did it come from?

Sep 5, 2023 • 43min
Legacy Episode 4: Aquinas and Pursuing Virtue with Dr. Andrew Whitmore
Dr. Andrew Whitmore joins Christendom College Alumnus Mark Rohlena in discussing topics surrounding his new book Saintly Habits: Aquinas' 7 Simple Strategies You Can Use to Grow in Virtue.

Jul 5, 2022 • 33min
Legacy Episode 3: Philosophy in the Modern Culture with Dr. Daniel McInerny
Dr. Daniel McInerny joins Christendom College Alumnus Mark Rohlena in discussing the relevance of philosophy in modern culture.

Jul 5, 2022 • 30min
Legacy Episode 2: The Beauty of Medieval History with Dr. Ben Reinhard
Dr. Ben Reinhard, the academic dean of Christendom College, shares how love of medieval history played a decisive role in his winding faith journey.

Jul 5, 2022 • 30min
Legacy Episode 1: The Founding of Christendom with Dr. Timothy O'Donnell
Christendom College Executive Vice President Mark Rohlena invites Christendom President Dr. Timothy O'Donnell to share his academic search for truth and his early experience with the founding of Christendom.


