Four Years of Faith

Fr. James Martin S.J., New York Times bestselling author and editor-at-large of America Media, joins us for a conversation about the differences and intersection between religion and spirituality. Fr. Martin graciously hosted us to record in the studio at America Media in New York City. We discuss such questions as: Why do we need both “religion” and “spirituality”? How can the church do a better job of promoting both?

Prof. Robert Bies of Georgetown's McDonough School of Business joins us for a conversation about the intersection of faith and business. We address such questions as: Why are faith and business often perceived to be incompatible? What is the importance of power and influence skills? How can we think about decision-making from a Catholic and Ignatian perspective?

"Episode 9: Faith in the Digital Age" features Bryan Enriquez, Head of Customer Success at Hallow, a Catholic meditation app. Bryan joins us to discuss the intersection between faith and technology as well as living out our faith in the digital age. We address questions such as: What are some of the issues that result from technology constantly distracting us? In what ways can people of faith actually benefit from technology?

Michelle Siemietkowski, Director of Catholic Retreats at Georgetown, Residential Minister, and Georgetown alum, joins us for a conversation on retreats, particularly Ignatian Catholic Retreats. We discuss questions such as: What does it mean for a retreat to be "in the Ignatian tradition"? Why are elements such as silence and small groups such a valuable aspect of the retreat experience?

"Episode 7: Careers and Vocation" features Gus Lloyd, host of the morning radio show "Seize the Day" for SiriusXM's Catholic Channel. Gus joins us to talk about how our faith can shape the way we think about career decisions and the concept of vocation. We address questions such as: How do we pay attention to our desires when considering a career? How do we tie different areas of our lives together in service to God?

"Episode 6: Authentic Friendship" features Carmen Fitzsimmons, Catholic Chaplain for Faith Formation and Residential Minister, to discuss friendship, especially in the context of faith. Our conversation addresses questions such as: What is the essential purpose of friendship? How can friendship be instrumental as we seek to grow as people of faith?

Episode 5: The Examen- A Prayer for Daily Life features Fr. Jerry Hayes, Director of Ignatian Programs, to discuss the Examen, a prayer developed by St. Ignatius. We address questions such as: What are the key elements or movements of the Examen? How can college students benefit from this prayer?

"Episode 4: Science and Spirituality” features Kathy Maguire-Zeiss, Georgetown neuroscience professor and residential minister, to discuss the relationship between science and faith. We explore questions such as: Can science and faith enrich one another? How can Ignatian spirituality help us to understand faith and science cohesively?

"Episode 3: Practical Discernment” features Fr. Greg Schenden SJ, Director of Campus Ministry, to discuss the practice of discernment and how to incorporate it into our everyday lives. We address topics such as: How do we decide between the good and the greater good? How do I know what God is saying to me?

"Episode 2: The Mass - Obligation or Opportunity?" features Dr. Jim Wickman, Director of Catholic Life at Georgetown, to discuss the Mass and why it is so central to the Catholic faith. We address questions such as: why should we go to Mass? Is it relevant to college students?

"Episode 1: A Right Way to Pray?" focuses on the value of prayer and meditation, core elements of our faith. We are joined by Tony Mazurkiewicz, director of Georgetown’s John Main Center, to address some key questions: Why is prayer important? Is there a right way to pray?