Jesuit Podcast

Episodes

1. 18

   Assumption of the Blessed Mother

   Listen to the meditation on the Assumption of the Blessed Mother from Sacred Story Rosary - An Ignatian Way to Pray the Mysteries

   May 2, 2023

   9m
2. 17

   Fr. David E. Nazar, S.J., Ph.D.

   Fr. Nazar speaks on the story of his vocation, his experiences as a Jesuit and a priest in working with different peoples to help them realize their faith through the beauty of their culture, and his work in Ukraine, and finally his current work as the Rector of the Pontifical Oriental Institute…

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   Jun 23, 2021

   1h 05m
3. 16

   Fr. Jean Baptiste Ganza, S.J.

   Fr. Bill sits down with Fr. Ganza, where he shares the story of struggles in his home country of Rwanda, his vocation and accomplishments as a priest, and the current state of Rwanda today.

   May 25, 2021

   48m
4. 15

   Fr. Trung Pham & Sister Thu Hai

   Fr. Bill returns with Fr. Trung Pham of the Society of Jesus and special guest, Sister Thu Hai, to speak about the Catholic Church in Vietnam today and the tremendous faith of Catholics and their struggles that are being realized there.

   Apr 27, 2021

   15m
5. 14

   Fr. Trung Pham, SJ, MFA

   Fr. Bill sits down with Fr. Trung Pham of the Society of Jesus. Fr. Trung has a master in fine arts and speaks about his life in Vietnam and immigrating to the United States, as well as his vocation story and his pursuance of art both personally and professionally.

   Apr 27, 2021

   46m
6. 13

   Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ - Part 2

   Part 2 of our interview with Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ on Sacred Story Institute Jesuit podcast, hosted by Fr. Bill Watson, SJ. Fr. Pacwa shares his experiences Explores his experiences with the new age movement, Mother Angelica, and EWTN.

   Mar 22, 2021

   46m
7. 12

   Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ - Part 1

   Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. joins the Sacred Story Institute Jesuit Podcast to talk with Fr. Bill Watson, S.J. about his early years in formation. Part one of a two-part interview

   Mar 16, 2021

   27m
8. 11

   Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., PhD - Part 2

   In the second part of his interview, Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ talks about his: • Academic career • Thesis on the existence of time using Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity • Thoughts on the current state of Catholic higher education and challenges they face • The Spitzer Center for Visionary...

   Feb 24, 2021

   49m
9. 10

   Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., PhD - Part 1

   Your host, Fr. William Watson, S.J., sits down with Fr. Robert Spitzer of the Society of Jesus to discuss his family background, where he grew up, his career aspirations, and ultimately his vocation to the priesthood.

   Feb 16, 2021

   56m
10. 9

    Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J. - Part Two

    Part Two of Fr. Bill Watson, S.J.'s interview with Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J., founder of the highly successful and very influential Ignatius Press. In Part Two, Fr. Fessio shares his experiences in France, his friendships with Andre de Lubac, and Fr. Ratzinger, as well as Pope Emeritus Benedict…

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    Jan 26, 2021

    49m
11. 8

    Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J. - Part One

    Part One Fr. William Watson, S.J., sits down with Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J., founder of the highly successful and very influential Ignatius Press. in part-one of a two-part interview. In this first installment, Fr. Fessio shares the story of his faith and growing up in the Church in the 1940s and...

    Jan 20, 2021

    44m
12. 7

    Fr. John Horn, S.J.

    Fr. William Watson, SJ sits down with Fr. John Horn, SJ, one of the founding members of the Institute for Priestly Formation (IPF). Fr. Bill and Fr. John discuss the formation of IPF, masculinity, the role of God the Father, gender ideology, combating fear, and Fr. John's personal life, his...

    Dec 15, 2020

    42m
13. 6

    Fr. Anthony R. Lusvardi, S.J.

    Fr. Bill Watson, SJ of Sacred Story Institute sits down with Fr. Anthony (Tony) Lusvardi, SJ., an author of many award winning short stories. Fr. Lusvardi is currently studying in Rome for his Doctorate in Dogmatic Sacramental Theology. In the first part of the interview, Fr. Lusvardi discusses…

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    Nov 25, 2020

    44m
14. 5

    Fr. Gregory Vance, S.J.

    Fr. Bill Watson, S.J. of Sacred Story Institute sits down with Fr. Gregory Vance, S.J. discussing his vocation story, his ministry with students at both the high school and college levels, his priestly ministry as an exorcist, and his thoughts on Halloween, spirituality, and the state of the…

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    Oct 19, 2020

    1h 09m
15. 4

    Fr. Colleen Dinladzer Nsame, S.J.

    Fr. Bill Watson, SJ sits down with Fr. Colleen Dinladzer Nsame, SJ, a Jesuit priest from Cameroon, Africa. He is currently studying transformational spirituality at Seattle University. Fr. Bill and Fr. Colleen's interview consists of three parts: 1. Fr. Bill and Fr. Colleen discuss his experience...

    Sep 15, 2020

    1h 00m
16. 3

    Fr. João J. Vila-Chã, SJ

    Fr. Bill Watson, SJ sits down with Fr. João J. Vila-Chã, SJ, a Jesuit priest currently serving at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome as Professor of Social and Political Philosophy. This interview consists of three parts: Part 1 Fr. Bill and Fr. João discuss the production of his...

    Aug 19, 2020

    57m
17. 2

    Fr. Bill on Iowa Catholic Radio with Host Jon Leonetti

    Fr. Bill Watson, SJ speaks with radio host Jon Leonetti on Iowa Catholic Radio about his vocation as a Jesuit priest, discernment, and the Sacred Story Institute.

    Jul 31, 2020

    13m
18. 1

    Fr. Thomas P. Sherman, SJ

    Fr. Bill Watson, SJ, interviews Fr. Sherman, SJ, in which they discuss: 1. Fr. Sherman, SJ shares his experiences as a priest and teacher in Korea and Zimbabwe 2. Fr. Sherman, SJ discusses the courses that he teaches at the Gregorian University, his thoughts on the current on theology and...

    Jul 28, 2020

    51m