Jesuit Podcast

Fr. Nazar speaks on the story of his vocation, his experiences as a Jesuit and a priest in working with different peoples to help them realize their faith through the beauty of their culture, and his work in Ukraine, and finally his current work as the Rector of the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome, Italy.

Fr. Bill sits down with Fr. Ganza, where he shares the story of struggles in his home country of Rwanda, his vocation and accomplishments as a priest, and the current state of Rwanda today.

Fr. Bill returns with Fr. Trung Pham of the Society of Jesus and special guest, Sister Thu Hai, to speak about the Catholic Church in Vietnam today and the tremendous faith of Catholics and their struggles that are being realized there.

Fr. Bill sits down with Fr. Trung Pham of the Society of Jesus. Fr. Trung has a master in fine arts and speaks about his life in Vietnam and immigrating to the United States, as well as his vocation story and his pursuance of art both personally and professionally.

Part 2 of our interview with Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ on Sacred Story Institute Jesuit podcast, hosted by Fr. Bill Watson, SJ. Fr. Pacwa shares his experiences Explores his experiences with the new age movement, Mother Angelica, and EWTN.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. joins the Sacred Story Institute Jesuit Podcast to talk with Fr. Bill Watson, S.J. about his early years in formation. Part one of a two-part interview

In the second part of his interview, Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ talks about his: • Academic career • Thesis on the existence of time using Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity • Thoughts on the current state of Catholic higher education and challenges they face • The Spitzer Center for Visionary Leadership & the Magis Center • Thoughts on the current state of culture with reference to his new book, Christ vs Satan In Our Daily Lives: The Cosmic Struggle Between Good and Evil. (https://amzn.to/3sjIWXk)

Your host, Fr. William Watson, S.J., sits down with Fr. Robert Spitzer of the Society of Jesus to discuss his family background, where he grew up, his career aspirations, and ultimately his vocation to the priesthood.

Part Two of Fr. Bill Watson, S.J.'s interview with Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J., founder of the highly successful and very influential Ignatius Press. In Part Two, Fr. Fessio shares his experiences in France, his friendships with Andre de Lubac, and Fr. Ratzinger, as well as Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's papacy. In the second segment of Part Two, Fr. Fessio discusses the differences between Karl Rahner and Hans Urs von Balthasar, the resignation of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, and his thoughts and reflections upon turning 80 years old this month: his accomplishments and current aspirations.

Part One Fr. William Watson, S.J., sits down with Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J., founder of the highly successful and very influential Ignatius Press. in part-one of a two-part interview. In this first installment, Fr. Fessio shares the story of his faith and growing up in the Church in the 1940s and 1950s, his vocation to the priesthood, his thoughts on the abuse crisis in the Church, and his analysis as to the root of the crisis. Finally, Fr. Fessio discusses his relationship with Cardinal Pell who was charged and then acquitted of any crimes with underage adults in Australia.

Fr. William Watson, SJ sits down with Fr. John Horn, SJ, one of the founding members of the Institute for Priestly Formation (IPF). Fr. Bill and Fr. John discuss the formation of IPF, masculinity, the role of God the Father, gender ideology, combating fear, and Fr. John's personal life, his favorite book that he has written, and his vocation to the priesthood and the Society of Jesus.

Fr. Bill Watson, SJ of Sacred Story Institute sits down with Fr. Anthony (Tony) Lusvardi, SJ., an author of many award winning short stories. Fr. Lusvardi is currently studying in Rome for his Doctorate in Dogmatic Sacramental Theology. In the first part of the interview, Fr. Lusvardi discusses his literary and academic background. In the second part of the interview, Fr. Lusvardi speaks on his pastoral, missionary, and volunteer work in Kazakhstan and Africa. Fr. Lusvardi also recalls some highlights in his life since entering the Society of Jesus. In the third and final part of the interview, Fr. Lusvardi speaks on the challenges for people today in forming their conscience. He also discusses the Eucharist in our society today, and where he sees his academic work taking him in the future.

Fr. Bill Watson, S.J. of Sacred Story Institute sits down with Fr. Gregory Vance, S.J. discussing his vocation story, his ministry with students at both the high school and college levels, his priestly ministry as an exorcist, and his thoughts on Halloween, spirituality, and the state of the world today.

Fr. Bill Watson, SJ sits down with Fr. Colleen Dinladzer Nsame, SJ, a Jesuit priest from Cameroon, Africa. He is currently studying transformational spirituality at Seattle University. Fr. Bill and Fr. Colleen's interview consists of three parts: 1. Fr. Bill and Fr. Colleen discuss his experience growing up in Cameroon including some key points of its history 2. Fr. Colleen shares his conversion story and experiences that he had as a young Jesuit that helped to form him into the priest he is today and what he hopes to do with his degree from Seattle University. 3. Fr. Bill and Fr. Colleen speak on the United States and its political realities including Fr. Colleen's thoughts and assessment on racism in the United States. Finally, Fr. Colleen shares the most powerful spiritual experience of his life and its impact.

Fr. Bill Watson, SJ sits down with Fr. João J. Vila-Chã, SJ, a Jesuit priest currently serving at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome as Professor of Social and Political Philosophy. This interview consists of three parts: Part 1 Fr. Bill and Fr. João discuss the production of his documentary, "Triumph of the Spirit - On the Christian Roots of Europe"; political division in the United States with the ANTIFA movement and Marxist ideologies and Fr. João's experience in his own country living in a time of political revolution; Part 2. Fr. Bill and Fr. João discuss the topic of intersectionality and the role of technology in shaping the human person in light of the recent Congressional hearings on technology with Amazon, Apple, Google, and facebook; Part 3. Fr. Bill and Fr. João discuss the resignation of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and also speak on the former Jesuit General, now Servant of God, Fr. Pedro Arrupe, and Fr. João's personal experience with Fr. Arrupe.

Fr. Bill Watson, SJ speaks with radio host Jon Leonetti on Iowa Catholic Radio about his vocation as a Jesuit priest, discernment, and the Sacred Story Institute.

Fr. Bill Watson, SJ, interviews Fr. Sherman, SJ, in which they discuss: 1. Fr. Sherman, SJ shares his experiences as a priest and teacher in Korea and Zimbabwe 2. Fr. Sherman, SJ discusses the courses that he teaches at the Gregorian University, his thoughts on the current on theology and philosophy as they are taught currently in the United States, as well as his perspective on the state of philosophy formation in the US 3. Fr. Sherman, SJ speaks on the differences between the theological approaches of both Pope Francis and Pope Benedict, as well as his vocation story