Dating God Podcast

In this episode we hear from Br. Richard Goodin, OFM, a friar from the St. John the Baptist Province of Franciscans based in Cincinnati, Ohio. He shares with us his unique story of pilgrimage and vocation.

In this episode (1) We hear from Br. Bob Valentine, OFM, who talks with us about his vocation story and his work practicing medicine as a Physician Assistant; (2) Br. Dan gives some commentary on the Debt-Ceiling Crisis that the United States faced earlier this week, offering a look at the situation from a Christian perspective. As Always, visit www.DatingGod.org and email ideas and comments to DatingGodPodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we hear from Fr. Brian Smail, OFM, about his experience becoming a Franciscan friar and what it's like for him to be a vocation director, assisting other men in discerning where God is calling them. This is the first of a new three-part vocation special series after a month-long break.

This week Fr. Daniel Dwyer, OFM, joins the Dating God Podcast to talk about his work as a Mormon Historian. Quite possibly the only Roman Catholic Priest who claims such a title, Dwyer shares his story about becoming interested in Mormon History and offers some perspectives on "The Book of Mormon" musical, HBO's "Big Love," and Mitt Romney's possible presidential nomination.

(1) Dennis Tamburello, OFM, shares his story of becoming a Roman Catholic Chaplain at a New York State Prison, ministry he has been involved with for more than a decade. [Email questions, comments and ideas to DatingGodPodcast@gmail.com]

(1) Dr. Shannon O'Neill talks with Br. Dan about her work as director of the Women's Center at Siena College, the achievement of Fair Trade Status making Siena the First Catholic College or University in the United States to obtain that recognition, and she reflects on the impact of the Franciscan Tradition in her own life; (2) The story of Francis's encounter with the leper according to St. Bonaventure. [email comments, questions, ideas for podcast to: DatingGodPodcast@gmail.com]

Welcome to the second episode of the Dating God Podcast. In anticipation of the forthcoming International Thomas Merton Society (ITMS) conference held at Loyola University in Chicago during the second week of June, we present to you a "Very Merton Podcast" for your enjoyment.

Welcome to the very first episode of the Dating God Podcast! This episode introduces listeners to the new podcast as well as explains what is meant by the phrase "Dating God." The episode concludes with a short reflection and prayer for Memorial Day.