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.
2025-06-30
Ken and Mary Ann Duppong
Mr. and Mrs. Duppong, the parents of Servant of God Michelle Duppong, discuss their daughter’s future sainthood and how her story continues to touch the lives of many.
2025-06-09
Fr. James Dominic Brent, O.P.
Fr. James Dominic Brent joins Fr. Mark at the SEEK conference in Salt Lake City to discuss the merciful love of God our Father and how we can aim to live in union with Christ.
2025-06-02
Fr. Chris Alar, Pt. 2
Fr. Chris Alar, MIC is back to discuss ways in which to prayerfully respond to the topic of suicide and how to make sense out of such a difficult subject.
2025-05-26
Fr. Chris Alar, Pt. 1
Fr. Chris Alar, MIC joins the friars to discuss the difficult issue of suicide, as well as how to heal the wide effects of suicide. He also shares his book, “After Suicide.”
2025-05-19
Mark Bartek
Mark Bartek is the senior director of FOCUS. He joins Fr. Mark at the FOCUS conference in Salt Lake City to discuss FOCUS missionary and the Servant of God, Michelle Duppong.
2025-05-12
The Walk for Life West Coast Special
Follow along as Father Mark and Brother John head to San Francisco to spread the pro-life message as they join in marching at the Walk for Life West Coast.
2025-05-05
Fr. Nathan Cromly, Pt. 2
The friars continue their interview of Fr. Nathan Cromly to discuss the timeless leadership of St. Paul, as well as his book, “Coached by Paul the Apostle.”
2025-04-28
Fr. Nathan Cromly, Pt. 1
Fr. Nathan Cromly sits down with the friars to discuss the timeless leadership of St. Paul and how he challenges, still today, all Christians to attain a higher life in Christ.
2025-04-07
Marlene Watkins, Pt. 2
Fr. John Paul continues his conversation with Marlene Watkins about her many pilgrimages to Lourdes, and reflections from her book, Everyday Miracles of Lourdes, 2nd Edition.
2025-03-31
Marlene Watkins, Pt. 1
Fr. John Paul interviews Marlene Watkins to discuss her book, Everyday Miracles of Lourdes, 2nd Edition, and her personal experiences and encounters with those healed at Lourdes.
2025-03-24
Fr. Sebastian Walshe, O. Praem, Pt. 2
Fr. Mark and Fr. Sebastian Walshe, O. Praem continue to discuss his book, “Secrets from Heaven,” and expand on the importance of parables for moving deeper into the spiritual life.
2025-03-17
Fr. Sebastian Walshe, O. Praem , Pt. 1
Fr. Mark is joined by Fr. Sebastian Walshe, O. Praem, to discuss his book, “St. Joseph: The Man Closest to Christ” and how the St. Joseph’s example encourage men to grow in faith.
2025-03-10
Fr. Edward Looney, Pt. 2
Br. John continues his conversation with Fr. Edward Looney on how to move deeply into our faith by praying along with the Universal Church during Lent.
2025-03-03
Fr. Edward Looney, Pt. 1
Br. John and Fr. Edward Looney discuss ways to find inspiration through the Saints and the importance of prayer during Lent in his new book, “Praying with the Church through Lent.”
2025-02-24
Jason Simon Pt. 2
Jason Simon returns to discuss his book, Mission Ready Friendship, with Fr. Mark. He emphasizes how successful evangelization stems from within authentic friendship.