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, 2001, she received the 2001 Award of the Pontifical Academies for her doctoral work. The award was presented by John Paul II. Dr. de Solenni has served on the Family Research Council. Solenni has a doctorate in theology from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome.

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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.

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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The Benedictine Dialogues is a production of The Center for Catholic Media at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. Benedictine College is transforming culture in America by educating men and women within a community of faith and scholarship.

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 inception.

To learn more about Benedictine College and schedule a campus visit, reach out to us at https://www.benedictine.edu/admission... The Benedictine Dialogues is a production of The Center for Catholic Media at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. Benedictine College is transforming culture in America by educating men and women within a community of faith and scholarship.

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 of those problems. To learn more about Benedictine College and schedule a campus visit, reach out to us at https://www.benedictine.edu/admission... The Benedictine Dialogues is a production of The Center for Catholic Media at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. Benedictine College is transforming culture in America by educating men and women within a community of faith and scholarship.

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: https://media.benedictine.edu/videos/... In this episode, he speaks with Dr. Jared Zimmerer on why beauty matters, the role of poetry in the formation of the soul, and the work of the Center for Beauty and Culture. To learn more about Benedictine College and schedule a campus visit, reach out to us at https://www.benedictine.edu/admission... The Benedictine Dialogues is a production of The Center for Catholic Media at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. Benedictine College is transforming culture in America by educating men and women within a community of faith and scholarship.

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 need of the liberal arts for future leaders, and the opportunities for formation within the Gregorian Fellows Program.

• 00:00 Introducing Dr. Joseph Wurtz
• 01:20 Dr. Joseph Wurtz's history at Benedictine College
• 02:02 How does Benedictine College integrate the liberal arts into Student Life?
• 04:12 Modern secular universities have embraced false anthropologies
• 06:11 A liberal arts education cultivates true freedom in students
• 07:31 How does Benedictine College cultivate virtue in students outside the classroom?
• 10:30 A true Catholic university prizes excellence in all things
• 13:03 Western culture was preserved and cultivated in the medieval universities
• 14:30 Benedictines build institutions that last for generations
• 16:10 True leadership begins with Christian discipleship, not with skills
• 18:39 Humility and magnanimity are guideposts for the Christian leader
• 20:41 Benedictine College challenges students towards growth in virtue
• 24:20 "We Are Benedictine College" interstitial
• 26:05 Advantages of choosing a small college instead of a large state school
• 29:27 Benedictine College students graduate within networks that facilitate success
• 31:38 The legendary Christian leadership of St. Gregory the Great
• 32:56 Features of the Gregorian Fellows Leadership Program
• 35:09 Emotional intelligence is the key to greatness in leadership
• 37:50 Real humility and vulnerability help leaders to establish trust
• 39:55 College is a training ground in virtue for students who lead
• 42:06 Visiting campus in person is important to the process of choosing a college
• 43:05 Conclusion

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To learn more about Benedictine College and schedule a campus visit, reach out to us at https://www.benedictine.edu/admission/visit

The Benedictine Dialogues is a production of The Center for Catholic Media at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. Benedictine College is transforming culture in America by educating men and women within a community of faith and scholarship.