The Benedictine Dialogues
Benedictine College is transforming culture in America, one conversation at a time. From their studios in Atchison, Kansas, these are The Benedictine Dialogues.
Episodes
How do Catholics deal with Everyday Suffering? | After Class Ep.3 w/Dr. Matthew Ramage
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How do Catholics deal with everyday suffering? Can the approach become a path toward spiritual healing? Dr. Matthew Ramage is the man to ask. Dr. Ramage is Professor of Theology at Benedictine College where he is co-director of its Center for Integral Ecology. His rese
Why read The Great Books when you can just watch the movie? | After Class w/Dr. Edward Mulholland
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Why does literature matter in the information age? If we read to experience the lives of others, what does great literature offer that we can’t find through video games, movies, or television? Dr. Edward Mulholland is the man to ask.
Professor Emeritus Edward Mulholland served as the Sheridan Chair of Classics at Benedictine College i
What does it mean to have dignity? | After Class ft. Dr. Andrew Swafford
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For the fall semester, The Benedictine Dialogues is hosting AFTER CLASS, a conversation show between real students and real professors. Hosts Trey Smith and Collin England are guided by a central question, "What is the good life, and how do I live it after college?"
Their first guest is Dr. Andrew Swafford. Dr. Swaff
Can AI Ever Be a Conscious Companion? Fr. Anselm Ramelow on Humanity, Friendship & Technology
Artificial intelligence can flatter our desires, guide us on DIY projects, console us in troubles, and even mimic the dead. But can it ever be a conscious companion? In this episode, Dr. Marielle Courtois is joined by Fr. Anselm Ramelow, who asked whether our obsession with artificial intelligence is really revealing a deeper crisis, that we have forgotten what a human being is. Before we ask what
From Fame to Faith Through a Broken Statue | Kevin Matthews
Kevin Matthews is a Chicago radio legend whose comedy brought entertainment to millions. When his health crumbled, and his fame began to fade, Matthews discovered redemption in a discarded statue of Mary. He now travels internationally spreading Marian devotion to the broken. Matthews’ story is told in the documentary feature, Broken Mary. His travels have brought him all the way to the Vatican an
The Fellowship of LEWIS and TOLKIEN
C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien were the most powerful literary voices of the 20th century. The story of their unbreakable friendship is told in the five part documentary The Forge of Friendship by Eastgate Creative. We invited two of the filmmakers, Ralph Linhardt, and Kirk Manton, to sit down with Michael Coy, content production manager and associate professor for the Center for Catholic Media at
Catholics Lead the Way in Classical Education
Classical education is pivotal in preparing students to transform the culture in America. And Catholic institutions like Benedictine College are leading the way. They deserve the best of organizational health, the spiritual life, and strong community among staff and faculty. We invited three experts to discuss these challenges and solutions. The college's Director of Graduate Programs and Classica
What Pope Leo told me | Mike Sweeney of the Kansas City Royals
Mike Sweeney is a Kansas City Royals Hall of Famer, a 5 time MLB All-Star, and a former Benedictine College commencement speaker. He now serves in player development for the Royals and he was on campus to share his passion for the Catholic Faith and offer our students guidance in their spiritual and professional lives. Listen in as we discuss his spiritual journey, his advice to young athletes, an
The Minimalist T.K. Coleman and his Catholic Faith | The Benedictine Dialogues
T.K. Coleman is a philosophical minimalist and a convert to the Catholic faith. He has personally coached thousands of people to unpack the baggage that weighs them down in their pursuit of a simpler, lighthearted life. Listen in as we discuss the power of prayer and scripture, the problem with emotional clutter, and the incredible grace he has received through the rosary and eucharistic adoration
Matt Fradd talks new book and new chapter of Pints with Aquinas
Matt Fradd is an internationally acclaimed evangelist, author, and podcast creator. He is the founder of Pints with Aquinas, the immensely popular podcast with almost 800,000 followers, which has just recently been picked up by the Daily Wire. He was on campus to speak to our students about his latest book, Jesus Our Refuge. We invited him to the studio to discuss the cultural landscape, the state
Can AI be good? | Dr. Paul Scherz and Dr. Mariele Courtois
Artificial Intelligence promises a massive shift in society, culture, and the human experience. How will the Church respond? To explore this topic in depth we brought on two contributors to ENCOUNTERING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, a book written in cooperation with the Holy See. Dr. Paul Scherz is the Our Lady of Guadalupe Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Mariele Courtois is
St John Henry Newman Becomes the Newest Doctor of the Church | Dr. Matthew Muller
Saint John Henry Newman is being inducted as a doctor of the church. So we asked Dr. Matthew Muller, who is an assistant professor of theology and the Director of the Symposium on Transforming Culture at Benedictine College, to come by the studio to discuss Newman’s life, ideas, and his lasting legacy in the Church.
Benedictine College is Transforming Culture in America one conversation at a time.
When Catholics Vote We Transform Culture | Kelsey Reinhardt
Kelsey Reinhardt is the president and CEO of CatholicVote, a nonprofit that advocates for Catholic principles in American politics. She was on campus to guest lecture for the president’s leadership class. So we invited her to the studio to discuss the work of CatholicVote and her insights on how Catholics can participate in political life.
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A Catholic Artist in Hollywood | Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Siobhan Fallon Hogan is an actress, comedian, writer, and producer known for her roles in Forrest Gump, Men In Black, Saturday Night Live, Seinfeld, and much more. She was on campus for a film screening of her newest movie, Shelter in Solitude, and guest lectured for our Department of Theatre and Dance. We asked her to visit the studio to discuss her career, projects, and offer advice to young fil
The Science of Faith and Happiness | Arthur C. Brooks
Arthur Brooks is a New York Times Best-Selling Author (Build the Life You Want, The Happiness Files) and Professor at Harvard School of Business. He was on campus at Benedictine College as the 2025 Convocation Speaker. He sat down with Dr. Jared Zimmerer to discuss his work on how to help people live a happy life through science and ideas.
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Advice for Men in the Modern World | Dr. John Bishop
Doctor John Bishop is the founder of FORGE, a ministry forming men in virtue. He is an alumnus of Benedictine, and was on campus for the Symposium on Transforming Culture here at Benedictine College, where he spoke about the great need to continue forming men of all ages in virtuous masculinity, in the image of Christ. I invited him to the studio to discuss the state of masculinity today, and many
Catholic Women in Leadership | Dr. Pia De Solenni
Pia de Solenni is an internationally recognized Catholic theologian and speaker. Her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and National Catholic Register; she has appeared on CNN, ABC News, and other television programs. Solenni is an alumna of the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Angelicum where she earned a Bachelor of Sacred Theology. On November 8, 20
How Great Books can Save Education | Bishop James Conley
Bishop James Conley serves as the Bishop of Lincoln, Nebraska. He has been a long-time champion of the study of the liberal arts, and the ways in which they enlighten both the mind and the soul. He was on campus to offer a lecture for the Sheridan Center for Classical Studies. So I invited him to the studio to continue the discussion on the great books, education and the human person.
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Building a Community of Faith and Scholarship | Tom Hoopes
Tom Hoopes is the Vice President of College Relations at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. Through his time at the college he has worked with the administration to create unprecedented growth at one of the best Catholic colleges in America.
Living the truth of the body in love | Fr. José Granados
Fr. José Granados is the Superior General of the Disciples of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary. He is a Co-founder and President of the Veritas Amoris Project. Listen in as he and Jared Zimmerer discuss challenges facing marriage today, the crisis of meaning in the culture, and the hope that Christ offers in his life and the Eucharist.
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Alex Jones went from no faith to creating the most popular prayer app
Hallow is the most popular prayer app in the world and the most popular Catholic app. It offers audio-guided meditation sessions to help you grow in faith, peace, and a relationship with Christ. Listen in as I sit down with one of the co-founders and CEO of Hallow, Alex Jones. Where we discuss the origins of the idea for the app, Alex’s journey of faith, and the incredible growth since its incept
Raising Kids In America Shouldn't Be This Hard | Timothy P. Carney
Tim Carney is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, a senior columnist at the Washington Examiner, and an author of numerous books including his latest, Family Unfriendly: How Our Culture Made Raising Kids Much Harder Than It Needs to Be. Listen in as Tim and Jared discuss the problems facing the American family today and the political, cultural, and economic structures at the root
We need a new translation of Dante's Divine Comedy | Jason Baxter
Dr. Jason Baxter is the Director of the Center for Beauty and Culture at Benedictine College. His written works include The Medieval Mind of C.S. Lewis and A Beginner’s Guide to Dante’s Divine Comedy, among others, and he is currently working on an original translation of Dante’s Divine Comedy with the Inferno to be released on September 22nd. His series on Dante's Divine Comedy can be viewed here
Catholic Leaders Need the Liberal Arts | Dr. Joseph Wurtz
Dr. Joseph Wurtz is the Dean of Students and the Executive Director of the Gregorian Fellows Leadership Program at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. A graduate of Benedictine himself, Dr. Wurtz has served the college for decades in numerous roles in the Student Life Office. In this episode, Dr. Wurtz speaks to Dr. Jared Zimmerer about leadership principles from a Catholic perspective, the n
Who was Pope Benedict XVI? Contributors to Cambridge Companion to Joseph Ratzinger Explain
In this special episode of The Benedictine Dialogues, Dr. Jared Zimmerer sits down with Dr. Matthew Ramage, Fr. Daniel Cardó, and Dr. Michael Dominic Taylor to discuss the life and works of Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI). Fr. Cardó is the editor of a new volume entitled "The Cambridge Companion to Joseph Ratzinger," and Dr. Ramage and Dr. Taylor have each published essays in the companion. L
Marcie Stokman | Well-Read Mom
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 visi
Jake Tawney | The Liberal Arts and Encountering the Real
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
Dr. Anika Prather | The Black Intellectual Tradition
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 hea
Sarah Swafford | Gift and Grit: How Heroic Virtue Can Change Your Life and Relationships
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.
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Larry Chapp, Ph.D | Living in a Sacramental Cosmos
Dr. Larry Chapp is a retired professor of theology, and a specialist in the theology of Hans Urs von Balthasar. He taught for twenty years at De Sales University in Pennsylvania. He and his wife now own and manage a Dorothy Day Catholic Worker Farm. In this episode he is joined by Benedictine College Theologian Dr. Matthew Ramage. Listen in as they discuss the mission of the farm, the ecological v
Armando Fumagalli | Film and the Moral Imagination
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 impo
Joel Osborn | Faith and Football
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.
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James D. Madden, Ph.D | Thinking About Thinking
Dr. James Madden is Professor of Philosophy at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. He has taught courses in modern philosophy, metaphysics, and philosophy of religion for over 20 years, and his research has included phenomenology, philosophy of mind, analytic philosophy, and cognitive science. Listen in as we discuss his latest book, "Thinking About Thinking: Mind and Meaning in the Era of Te
Bobby Angel | Gaming and the Heroic Life
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 evangel
Tory Baucum, Ph.D | The Catholic Church Was Telling the Truth About Marriage
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
Dr. Matthew Ramage | Man is the Priest of Creation
Dr. Matthew Ramage is Professor of Theology at Benedictine College, where he is Co-Director of the Center for Integral Ecology. His research and writing concentrates especially on the dialogue between faith and science, and stewardship of creation. Listen in as we discuss the Catholic understanding of ecology, Joseph Ratzinger's theology of creation, and the paschal structure of the cosmos.
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Jackie Angel | Let the Holy Spirit Lead
Jackie Angel is a full-time international speaker, singer-songwriter, and worship leader. She speaks to worldwide audiences on the topics of Catholic marriage, discernment, and Theology of the Body. She also contributes regularly on the Ascension Presents YouTube channel. Jackie joins Jared Zimmerer at Benedictine College for a conversation on reaching young people today, gender, discernment, and
Bob Pruitt | How to Defend Christian Businesses
Bob Pruitt is Senior Counsel, Corporate Affairs Director for Alliance Defending Freedom. The ADF is the world’s largest legal organization committed to protecting religious freedom, free speech, marriage and family, parental rights, and the sanctity of life. Bob is interviewed by Thompson Center Director, Dave Geenens. Listen in as they discuss freedom of speech, and best practices for integratin
Tom Hoopes | Telling the Extraordinary Story of Christ
Tom Hoopes is the host of The Extraordinary Story, a podcast about the life of Christ. He is the VP of College Relations, and writer in residence at Benedictine College. He’s a former reporter in Washington, D.C., and he spent ten years as Executive Editor of the National Catholic Register and Faith & Family Magazine. Listen in as we discuss how to understand our lives in light of Jesus, evang
Dr. Andrew Swafford | Why We Read the Old Testament
Dr. Andrew Swafford is Professor of Theology at Benedictine College in Atchison, KS. He is a national speaker on a variety of topics, and the co-author of a new book, "A Catholic Guide to the Old Testament." He's also the author of numerous other books on theology and living the Catholic faith. Andrew holds a doctorate in Sacred Theology and a masters degree in Old Testament and Semitic Languages.
Stephen D. Minnis | Transforming Culture in America
Stephen D. Minnis is the President of Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. Since the beginning of his presidency in 2004, the college has experienced unprecedented growth. The school has doubled enrollment, added dozens of new buildings and programs, and gained recognition as one of America's best Catholic colleges. Listen in as we discuss his leadership philosophy, the deep roots and traditio
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