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.
2025-01-20
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.
2024-10-28
JOHN ACQUAVIVA, PH. D. PT.2
Dr. John Acquaviva returns to discuss the proper role of sportsmanship with Brother John. They also delve into the concept of body image and the dangers of social media.
2024-10-21
JOHN ACQUAVIVA, PH. D. PT.1
Brother John welcomes Dr. John Acquaviva as they discuss the role of faith in sports and his book, “Improving Your Sportsmanship through Catholic Teaching.”
2024-10-14
FR. BART TOLLESON PT.2
Fr. Bart Tolleson returns to share more on Fr. Stu’s holiness, their time together in seminary, and the incredible blessings people have experienced from Fr. Stu’s intercession.
2024-10-07
FR. BART TOLLESON PT.1
Fr. Mark sits down with Fr. Bart Tolleson to discuss his book, “That was Fr. Stu: A Memoir of My Priestly Brother and Friend,” and the legacy Father Stu left behind.