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

When we look back at God's work in our lives, sometimes we can't help but smile at the ways we used to think before we sensed His call to follow a particular path. In this edition of the Spirit and Life Podcast, Sr. Therese Marie Iglesias TOR shares about her life and God leading her to join the Franciscan Sisters TOR in Steubenville. She also talks about this 20th anniversary year of the order's founding. Our host is Mark Nehrbas. (18:18, 12.8 MB)

Franciscan Sisters TOR Website:
www.torsisters.com

Franciscan Conferences Website:
www.franciscanconferences.com

Paul George is one of the leaders at Franciscan University of Steubenville's High School Youth Conferences, and stopped by the Spirit and Life Podcast studio to talk about Adore Ministries, a dynamic outreach in his home Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in Louisiana, and the diocese's office of New Evangelization. Host: Mark Nehrbas. (11.3 MB, 16:25)

Adore Ministry and the 2097 Tour:
adoreworship.com

Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux:
htdiocese.org

Franciscan Conferences Website:
www.franciscanconferences.com

Fr. Tim Hepburn from the Archdiocese of Atlanta returns to the Spirit and Life Podcast to talk about his involvement in the early stages of two dynamic ministries - XLT for Youth, and Spirit and Truth, a ministry for Young Adults. Our host is Mark Nehrbas. (12.2 MB, 17:45)

Websites:

Find XLT at www.lifeteen.com

Spirit and Truth: www.sandt.org

Franciscan Conferences: www.franciscanconferences.com

Paul George, one of the hosts of the Steubenville High School Youth Conferences, talks with us about the ways God used Paul's openness to lead him to a strong faith life, and placed on his heart a desire to minister to youth, which he's been doing for several years. Our host is Mark Nehrbas. (9.4 MB, 13:31)

Paul George:
www.adoreworship.com

Our website:
www.franciscanconferences.com

Scott Hahn joins Spirit and Life Podcast host Mark Nehrbas in this conversation about Scott's important new book, co-authored with Ben Wicker, "Answering the New Atheism: Dismembering Dawkins' Case Against God." (11:40, 8.1 MB)

Links:
Answering the New Atheism

Each person's faith journey is uniquely experienced. In this Spirit and Life Podcast, Fr. Tim Hepburn of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Georgia, talks candidly with Mark Nehrbas about his personal faith journey and his call to the priesthood. Fr. Tim is a frequent speaker at our Youth Conferences as well as a planning team member for our annual conference for Priests, Deacons and Seminarians. (19:08, 13.2 MB)

Fr. Tim's Website:
www.fathertim.org

Franciscan Conferences Website:
www.franciscanconferences.com

Dr. Scott Hahn joins host Mark Nehrbas in this edition of the Spirit and Life Podcast to preview Mysteries of the Kingdom, the July 25-27, 2008 Defending the Faith Conference at Franciscan University of Steubenville. (13:22, 9.3 MB)

Franciscan Conferences Website:
www.franciscanconferences.com

Scott Hahn, St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology:
http://www.salvationhistory.com

Dr. Alan Schreck, Chairman of the Theology Department at Franciscan University of Steubenville and a frequent co-host of our Defending the Faith Conference, stops by the Spirit and Life Podcast studio and shares about his personal faith and the journey that led him to Franciscan University. And you might be surprised at what you learn about Alan. (11:58, 8.3 MB)

Our Website:
www.franciscanconferences.com

Franciscan University of Steubenville's Dr. Scott Hahn joins Spirit and Life Podcast host Mark Nehrbas to share about the impact St. Paul has had on Scott, especially through the Book of Romans. Scott and Mark also preview Franciscan University's Institiute of Applied Biblical Studies coming July 22-25, 2008. (16:37, 11.5 MB)

Franciscan Conferences website:
www.franciscanconferences.com

Scott Hahn and the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology:
www.salvationhistory.com

Our guest in this edition of the Spirit and Life Podcast is Dr. Alan Schreck, Chairman of the Theology Department at Franciscan University of Steubenville and a regular co-host of our Defending the Faith conference. Alan talks with us about authentic Church renewal, and also looks ahead to Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the United States in April and the messages the Pope may bring us. (13:02, 9 MB)

Alan's Book: Your Life in the Holy Spirit: What Every Catholic Needs to Know and Experience - Publisher's Website

Franciscan University Communication Arts Department Online Project:
Catholic Media Journal: catholicmediajournal.com

Franciscan Conferences Website:
www.franciscanconferences.com

Krista Hall, one of the many Franciscan University of Steubenville students working at our conference office, shares about work behind the scenes and some of her experiences serving conference participants. Our host is Mark Nehrbas. (11:00, 7.6 MB)

Franciscan Conferences Website:
www.franciscanconferences.com

"Your Kingdom Come" is the theme for the Summer 2008 Adult Conferences at Franciscan University of Steubenville. How is the overall theme determined and how does it affect the several different conferences held at Franciscan University? Join "guest host" Jim Coyle - who normally directs the Spirit and Life Podcast and is pictured on this edition's website - as he and our regular host Mark Nehrbas discuss "Your Kingdom Come" and our 2008 summer conferences. (11.9 MB, 17:11)

Franciscan Conferences Website:
www.franciscanconferences.com
   

Whether working behind the scenes or directly serving our Conference guests, Franciscan University students make up most of our conference support staff. While we can't talk with all of them in the Spirit and Life Podcast, we'd like you to meet some of our student staff members. Working for the conferences is much more than just a job. In this edition of Spirit and Life, Mark Nehrbas talks with Krista Hall, someone our past conference guests may recognize. (9:36, 6.7 MB).

Conference website:
www.franciscanconferences.com
 

John Beaulieu, Franciscan University of Steubenville's director of youth and young adult outreach, shares the story of his personal faith journey in this edition of the Spirit and Life Podcast. Our host is Mark Nehrbas. (14:45. 10.2 MB)

Our website:
www.franciscanconferences.com

Youth Conferences Website:
www.franciscanyouth.com

Steubenville High School Youth Conferences minister to tens of thousands of people every summer, but are only one part of effective ministry to youth. In this edition of the Spirit and Life Podcast, John Beaulieu, Franciscan University of Steubenville's director of youth and young adult outreach, talks with our host Mark Nehrbas about upcoming Steubenville Conferences for Youth, as well as conferences for Youth Ministers. (14:05, 9.7 MB)

Our website:
www.franciscanconferences.com

Steubenville Youth Conferences website:
www.franciscanyouth.com

Like several of our Summer Conference speakers, Sr. Mary Rose Bratlien, TOR, works on campus at Franciscan University of Steubenville during the school year. As Assistant Director of Evangelization, Sr. Mary Rose is involved with several student evangelistic and leadership development programs. She and Mark Nehrbas talk about students, evangelization and leadership in this edition of the Spirit and Life Podcast. (15:20; 10.6 MB)

Our website:
www.franciscanconferences.com

Franciscan University of Steubenville's Student Evangelistic Outreach