The Well Pod

Christian and Carina interview Dr. Kaplan and Dr. Lynch about their long-term research interest, René Girard. The group tries to pinpoint the influential, interdisciplinary thought of this great Catholic thinker.

Carina and Christian share graces of their summer!

Christian and Carina interview Dominican Brothers Ephrem and Juan Gabriel. All friends, they discuss the essential characteristics and building blocks of holy friendship.

Interviewed by Christian and guest co-host Br. Joseph Hilliker, Dominican Priest Fr. Vincent talks about Christ's words on the Cross: "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"

Christian and Carina host doctoral student Cecilia Nicklaus for her first solo episode—talking all things philosophy!

Exploring the basics of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, Christian and Carina prepare for the season of Lent with Fr. David Paternostro, SJ!

In celebration of St. Thomas Aquinas's feast day and his 799th birthday, Carina and Christian interview the Thomists of the Catholic Studies Center! Get ready for 4 mini-interviews with Br. Joseph Hilliker OP, Fr. David Paternostro SJ, Professor Cecilia Nicklaus, and Dr. Jen Sanders.

Back with Dr. Sanders, Christian and Carina discuss God in the context of the Incarnation—the Word becoming Flesh and dwelling among us. Drawing on St. Thomas Aquinas, Dr. Sanders explains the complexity, beauty, and importance of the Incarnation to any Christian.

Interviewed by Carina, chaplain Fr. Paternostro discusses the nature and purpose of spiritual direction. Being a spiritual director himself, Fr. Paternostro speaks from experience about the ins-and-outs of this very helpful resource.

With Campion's feast day on December 1st, Christian, Carina, and Fr. Matthew outline a brief biography on the patron of our great "Campion Society."