Light & Truth Conversations: Faith, Vocation, and the Power of a Liberal Arts Education with Katie McGrady, BA '11

In this episode of Light & Truth, University of Dallas President Jonathan J. Sanford sits down with Catholic author, speaker, and SiriusXM radio host Katie McGrady, BA  ’11, for a conversation about faith, vocation, and the enduring power of a Catholic liberal arts education.Katie shares what drives her work in Catholic media and evangelization: the conviction that the world needs what the Church has to offer—a vision of meaning, joy, and ultimate purpose. She reflects on the influence of St. Thomas Aquinas, the role of prayer in intellectual life, and the challenge of living in a culture that often defines people only by productivity.Together they explore:• Why holiness—not success—is the ultimate aim of life• How a liberal arts education forms courageous and thoughtful leaders• The unique intellectual culture of the University of Dallas• Why reading great books matters even more in the age of AI• How Catholic graduates can be “salt and light” in modern cultureKatie also shares stories from her time at UD, describing how conversations, friendships, and engagement with the great books tradition prepared her to enter the world with confidence and faith.At a time when many question the value of higher education, this conversation offers a compelling vision of what Catholic universities can provide: the formation of the whole person.