Kelsey Reinhardt is the president and CEO of CatholicVote, a nonprofit that advocates for Catholic principles in American politics. She was on campus to guest lecture for the president’s leadership class. So we invited her to the studio to discuss the work of CatholicVote and her insights on how Catholics can participate in political life.   Benedictine College is Transforming Culture in America one conversation at a time. From our studios in Atchison, Kansas, these are THE BENEDICTINE DIALOGUES.  WATCH our FULL LIBRARY of THE BENEDICTINE DIALOGUES   LISTEN on Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform   FOLLOW Media & Culture at Benedictine College    LEARN MORE about BENEDICTINE COLLEGE.  GIVE to one of the Great Catholic Colleges in America. 

Siobhan Fallon Hogan is an actress, comedian, writer, and producer known for her roles in Forrest Gump, Men In Black, Saturday Night Live, Seinfeld, and much more. She was on campus for a film screening of her newest movie, Shelter in Solitude, and guest lectured for our Department of Theatre and Dance. We asked her to visit the studio to discuss her career, projects, and offer advice to young filmmakers hoping to enter the industry.Benedictine College is Transforming Culture in America one conversation at a time. From our studios in Atchison, Kansas, these are THE BENEDICTINE DIALOGUES. WATCH our FULL LIBRARY of THE BENEDICTINE DIALOGUES https://media.benedictine.edu/videos/benedictine-dialogues LISTEN on Apple Podcasts and Spotify https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-benedictine-dialogues/id1701363218 FOLLOW Media & Culture at Benedictine College https://www.instagram.com/media.benedictine/ LEARN MORE about BENEDICTINE COLLEGE https://benedictine.edu/  

Arthur Brooks is a New York Times Best-Selling Author (Build the Life You Want, The Happiness Files) and Professor at Harvard School of Business. He was on campus at Benedictine College as the 2025 Convocation Speaker. He sat down with Dr. Jared Zimmerer to discuss his work on how to help people live a happy life through science and ideas. Benedictine College is Transforming Culture in America one conversation at a time. From our studios in Atchison, Kansas, these are THE BENEDICTINE DIALOGUES. WATCH our FULL LIBRARY of THE BENEDICTINE DIALOGUES https://media.benedictine.edu/videos/benedictine-dialogues LISTEN on Apple Podcasts and Spotifyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-benedictine-dialogues/id1701363218 FOLLOW Media & Culture at Benedictine Collegehttps://www.instagram.com/media.benedictine/ LEARN MORE about BENEDICTINE COLLEGEhttps://benedictine.edu/

Doctor John Bishop is the founder of FORGE, a ministry forming men in virtue. He is an alumnus of Benedictine, and was on campus for the Symposium on Transforming Culture here at Benedictine College, where he spoke about the great need to continue forming men of all ages in virtuous masculinity, in the image of Christ. I invited him to the studio to discuss the state of masculinity today, and many of the cultural dynamics that affect men.The Benedictine Dialogues is produced by The Center for Catholic Media at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. It hosted by Dr. Jared Zimmerer. Produced by Michael Coy.WATCH on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oBtr8ndHbQY https://media.benedictine.edu/podcasts/benedictine-dialogues INSTAGRAM @media.benedictine Benedictine College https://www.benedictine.edu/

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. https://media.benedictine.edu/podcasts/benedictine-dialogues INSTAGRAM @media.benedictine Benedictine College https://www.benedictine.edu/  

Bishop James Conley serves as the Bishop of Lincoln, Nebraska. He has been a long-time champion of the study of the liberal arts, and the ways in which they enlighten both the mind and the soul. He was on campus to offer a lecture for the Sheridan Center for Classical Studies. So I invited him to the studio to continue the discussion on the great books, education and the human person. Sheridan Center for Classical Studies

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. 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.

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. Timestamps 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 For more content from Benedictine College, visit media.benedictine.edu Stay in the Loop: Join our weekly newsletter https://media.benedictine.edu/subscribe Learn More: To learn more about Benedictine College and schedule a campus visit, reach out to us at https://www.benedictine.edu/admission/visit About Us: 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.

In this special episode of The Benedictine Dialogues, Dr. Jared Zimmerer sits down with Dr. Matthew Ramage, Fr. Daniel Cardó, and Dr. Michael Dominic Taylor to discuss the life and works of Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI). Fr. Cardó is the editor of a new volume entitled "The Cambridge Companion to Joseph Ratzinger," and Dr. Ramage and Dr. Taylor have each published essays in the companion. Listen in as we discuss the legacy of Ratzinger and his perspectives on creation, the Church, and the cosmos. Benedictine College is transforming culture in America, one conversation at a time. From our studios in Atchison, Kansas, these are The Benedictine Dialogues. To watch Dr. Ramage's free series "Faith & Science: Creation" visit: https://media.benedictine.edu/videos/faith-and-science

Marcie Stokman is the Founder and President of Well-Read Mom, an international movement and book club. She is a former nurse practitioner in mental health and home school educator. In this episode, she sits down with Dr. Michelle Zaleski, Assistant Professor of English and Writing Center Director at Benedictine College. Listen in as they discuss the encouragement of community among women, her vision of Well-Read Mom, and the power of lifelong reading. Benedictine College is transforming culture in America, one conversation at a time. From our studios in Atchison, Kansas, these are The Benedictine Dialogues.

Jake Tawney serves as the Chief Academic Officer for Great Hearts Academies, a network of classical charters schools across multiple states. Previously he taught high school mathematics and computer science, and courses in in Euclid and the philosophy of mathematics at Josephinum, a Pontifical college. Listen in as we discuss the definition of classical education, the nature of mathematics and its place in liberal arts, and the classical education movement in America. Benedictine College is transforming culture in America, one conversation at a time. From our studios in Atchison, Kansas, these are The Benedictine Dialogues. To watch the free series "The Reckoning" visit: https://media.benedictine.edu/videos/reckoning

Dr. Anika Prather taught in the classics department at Howard University as a full-time lecturer. She is an international speaker on the topic of the relevance of classical studies to the Black community. She is the co-author of "The Black Intellectual Tradition: Reading Freedom in Classical Literature." Listen in as we discuss the history of classical education in America, why great books can heal cultural divides, and why all people should know and love the classics. Benedictine College is transforming culture in America, one conversation at a time. From our studios in Atchison, Kansas, these are The Benedictine Dialogues. To enjoy the free series “Faith and Science: Creation” visit media.benedictine.edu/faith-and-science

Sarah Swafford is a globally recognized Catholic speaker and author. Her latest book, co-authored with her husband, Dr. Andrew Swafford, is entitled "Gift and Grit: How Heroic Virtue Can Change Your Life and Relationships." Listen in as we discuss her work, the challenges facing relationships today, and the great need to invite people to know Christ as a life of adventure. Benedictine College is transforming culture in America, one conversation at a time. From our studios in Atchison, Kansas these are The Benedictine Dialogues. To enjoy the free series “Faith and Science: Creation” visit media.benedictine.edu/faith-and-science

Dr. Larry Chapp is a retired professor of theology, and a specialist in the theology of Hans Urs von Balthasar. He taught for twenty years at De Sales University in Pennsylvania. He and his wife now own and manage a Dorothy Day Catholic Worker Farm. In this episode he is joined by Benedictine College Theologian Dr. Matthew Ramage. Listen in as they discuss the mission of the farm, the ecological vision of the Church, and the mystery of suffering in the cosmos. Benedictine College is transforming culture in America, one conversation at a time. From our studios in Atchison, Kansas these are The Benedictine Dialogues. To enjoy the free series "Faith and Science: Creation" visit media.benedictine.edu/faith-and-science

Professor Armando Fumagalli is a development consultant for Lux Vide Productions and has consulted on numerous scripts, such as the "Medici" and "Anna Karenina" TV Miniseries. He is the director of the Master's Program in Screenwriting, Fiction, and Movies at the Catholic University of Milan, Italy. Listen in as we discuss the screenwriting process, the role of stories in the culture, and the importance of faith in the life of a storyteller. Benedictine College is transforming culture in America, one conversation at a time. From our studios in Atchison, Kansas, these are The Benedictine Dialogues. Watch Benedictine College's free series "Faith & Science: Creation" here: https://media.benedictine.edu/videos/faith-and-science

Joel Osborn is the head coach of Benedictine College's Ravens Football Team. He is the fifth head coach in the modern era of Benedictine College Football, which began with the reinstatement of the team in 1973. Listen in as we discuss the role of athletics in the development of character, his background in the college sports world, and the connection between faith and football. Benedictine College is transforming culture in America, one conversation at a time. From our studios in Atchison, Kansas, these are The Benedictine Dialogues. Watch Benedictine College's free series "Faith & Science: Creation" here: https://media.benedictine.edu/videos/faith-and-science