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.
2024-09-16
MARI PABLO
Mari Pablo, a dynamic Catholic speaker, joins the friars at the 2024 SEEK conference in St. Louis to discuss making strides in evangelization one speech at a time.
2024-09-08
TOM ZIMMER
Join Fr. Mark at the 2024 Seek conference in St. Louis as he sits down with Tom Zimmer to discuss how we can evangelize through outdoor activity.
2024-09-02
FR. GREG GERHART PT.2
Brother John continues the discussion with Fr. Greg Gerhart on vocation discernment, specifically for men, and his book, A Six Month Guide for Men to Discern Consecrated Life.
2024-08-26
FR. GREG GERHART PT.1
Father Mark and Fr. Greg Gerhart, the Austin Diocese vocation director, discuss women’s vocation discernment and his book, A Six Month Guide for Women to Discern Consecrated Life.
2024-08-19
COURTNEY MARES, PT. 2
Courtney Mares is back with Brother John to discuss her new book about Blessed Carlo Acutis and also delve into Carlo’s great devotion to the Holy Eucharist.
2024-08-12
COURTNEY MARES, PT. 1
Courtney Mares, a Rome correspondent with CNA and EWTN News, joins Brother John to discuss her new book about Blessed Carlo Acutis called “Carlo Acutis: A Saint in Sneakers”.
2024-08-05
DR. PAT CASTLE PT. 2
Father Mark welcomes back Dr. Pat Castle, the founder and president of Life Runners, to discuss the pro-life movement and a relay across America that supports the unborn.
2024-07-29
DR. PAT CASTLE PT. 1
Father Mark welcomes Dr. Pat Castle, the founder and president of Life Runners. Join them as they discuss the pro-life movement as well as daily devotions from his new book.
2024-07-22
ADAM SMYTH PT. 2
Adam Smyth returns to discuss his role as President of the Houston Arrows Rugby Club and how hard work and discipline can help form men in their Christian values.
2024-07-15
ADAM SMYTH PT.1
Adam Smyth joins Brother John to discuss the sport of Rugby and how to best form men in Christian values through teamwork and virtue.
2024-07-08
FR. GLEN SUDANO, CFR PT. 2
Brother John continues his conversation with Fr. Glenn Sudano, CFR about his work on Holy Family Farm and the value of setting aside our electronic devices to allow room for God.
2024-07-01
FR. GLEN SUDANO, CFR PT. 1
Brother John and Fr. Glenn Sudano, CFR discuss the Holy Family Farm, the spiritual formation of young men and the importance of silence and prayer for those discerning priesthood.
2024-06-24
JOHN D. FINLEY, PH.D. PT. 2
In his new book, John DeSilva Finley brings together experts from different fields of scientific study to explore the differences between men and women. He sits down with Fr. Mark.
2024-06-17
JOHN D. FINLEY, PH.D. PT. 1
Catholic author John DeSilva Finley asks whether “man” and “woman” have become meaningless categories in society today. He talks to Fr. Mark about his new book, “Sexual Identity.”
2024-06-10
KIMBERLY ZEMBER
Kim Zember, Catholic speaker and author of the book “Restless Heart,” discusses her story of same sex attraction, chastity, and how she found answers by giving herself up to God.