LIFE ON THE ROCK

Fr. Mark and the Franciscan Friars of the Eternal Word are back. Interviews, spiritual insights from the friars, music videos and much more.
2025-02-17
JASON SIMON PT. 1
Fr. Mark and Jason Simon, president of Evangelical Catholic, discuss the importance of faith and friendship, noting how friendship calls us to help each other overcome struggles.
2025-02-10
NICOLE TEKIPPE AND REBEKAH ALLICK
Fr. Mark is joined by Nicole Tekippe and Rebekah Allick to discuss sports, faith, and the firsthand experience of a FOCUS missionary. From SEEK 2026 in St. Louis.
2025-02-03
SIMONE RIZKALLAH
Fr. Mark is joined by Simone Rizkallah from the Philos Project to discuss Christian engagement with Middle-Eastern cultures. From SEEK 2025 in St. Louis.
2025-01-27
FR. BRICE HIGGINBOTHAM, PT. 2
Fr. Brice Higginbotham returns to discuss his new book, Remaining with Jesus, and how understanding Jesus’ encounters with real people can guide a healthy spiritual life in prayer.
2025-01-20
FR. BRICE HIGGINBOTHAM, PT. 1
Brother John sits down with Fr. Brice Higginbotham to discuss his new book, Remaining with Jesus, and what Scripture tells us about living as a disciple of Jesus.
2025-01-13
FR. CHRISTOPHER SEITH PT. 2
Fr. Christopher Seith deepens his conversation with Fr. Mark about the role of social media and the importance of silence from technology and other such distractions in our lives.
2025-01-06
FR. CHRISTOPHER SEITH PT. 1
Fr. Christopher Seith joins Father Mark to talk about his book, Rekindling Wonder, and the immense importance of and benefits from stepping away from screen time in daily life.
2024-12-30
MFVA FRIARS YEAR IN REVIEW
As the 2024 year comes to a close, Father Mark and Brother John reflect on the past year and highlight many of the spiritual takeaways from numerous guests and different episodes.
2024-12-22
CHRISTMAS WITH THE MFVA FRIARS
Father Leonard and Father Patrick join Father Mark and Brother John to discuss what the Christmas experience is like inside and outside of the friary.
2024-12-16
EVERETT FRITZ PT. 2
Br. John continues his conversation with Everett Fritz on the Andrew Ministries and the new ways in which this ministry engages the youth who are at risk of leaving the Church.
2024-12-09
EVERETT FRITZ PT. 1
Br. John speaks with Everett Fitz, founder of the Andrew Ministries. They discuss the organization's mission and its effort to answer the crises of young people leaving the Church.
2024-12-02
FR. JOHN HENRY HANSON, O. PRAEM. PT 2
Fr. John Henry Hanson returns to deepen his discussion with Brother John about the teachings of Josemaria Escriva, and share about his book, Coached by Josemaria Escriva.
2024-11-25
FR. JOHN HENRY HANSON, O. PRAEM. pt. 1
Brother John visits with Fr. John Henry Hanson about the teachings of Josemaria Escriva, the founder of Opus Dei, as well as Father’s book, Coached by Josemaria Escriva.
2024-11-18
BOB LESNEFSKY PT. 2
Fr. Mark continues his conversation with Bob Lesnefsky about his role within the Vagabond Missions, while sharing inspirational success stories from the mission in New York City.
2024-11-11
BOB LESNEFSKY PT. 1
Fr. Mark speaks with Bob Lesnefsky about the Vagabond Missions and his personal experiences working with inner-city youths and how their lives have transformed through Christ.