Fr. James Dominic Brent, O.P.

6/8/2025

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.

Fr. Chris Alar, Pt. 2

6/1/2025

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.

Fr. Chris Alar, Pt. 1

5/25/2025

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.”

Mark Bartek

5/18/2025

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.

The Walk for Life West Coast Special

5/11/2025

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.

Fr. Nathan Cromly, Pt. 2

5/4/2025

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.”

Fr. Nathan Cromly, Pt. 1

4/27/2025

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.

Marlene Watkins, Pt. 2

4/6/2025

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.

Marlene Watkins, Pt. 1

3/30/2025

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.

Fr. Sebastian Walshe, O. Praem, Pt. 2

3/23/2025

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.

Fr. Sebastian Walshe, O. Praem , Pt. 1

3/16/2025

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.

Fr. Edward Looney, Pt. 2

3/9/2025

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.

Fr. Edward Looney, Pt. 1

3/2/2025

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.”

Jason Simon Pt. 2

2/23/2025

Jason Simon returns to discuss his book, Mission Ready Friendship, with Fr. Mark. He emphasizes how successful evangelization stems from within authentic friendship.

Jason Simon Pt. 1

2/16/2025

Fr. Mark and Jason Simon, president of Evangelical Catholic, discuss the importance of faith and friendship, noting how friendship calls us to help each other overcome struggles.

Nicole Tekippe and Rebekah Allick

2/9/2025

Fr. Mark is joined by Nicole Tekippe and Rebekah Allick to discuss sports, faith, and the firsthand experience of a FOCUS missionary. From SEEK 2026 in St. Louis.

Simone Rizkallah

2/2/2025

Fr. Mark is joined by Simone Rizkallah from the Philos Project to discuss Christian engagement with Middle-Eastern cultures. From SEEK 2025 in St. Louis.

Fr. Brice Higginbotham, Pt. 2

1/26/2025

Fr. Brice Higginbotham returns to discuss his new book, Remaining with Jesus, and how understanding Jesus’ encounters with real people can guide a healthy spiritual life in prayer.

Fr. Brice Higginbotham, Pt. 1

1/19/2025

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.

Fr. Christopher Seith Pt. 2

1/12/2025

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.

Fr. Christopher Seith Pt. 1

1/5/2025

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.

MFVA Friars Year in Review

12/29/2024

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.

Christmas With the MFVA Friars

12/22/2024

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.

Everett Fritz Pt. 2

12/15/2024

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.

Everett Fritz Pt. 1

12/8/2024

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.

Fr. John Henry Hanson, O. Praem. Pt 2

12/1/2024

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.

Fr. John Henry Hanson, O. Praem. Pt. 1

11/24/2024

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.

Bob Lesnefsky Pt. 2

11/17/2024

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.

Bob Lesnefsky Pt. 1

11/10/2024

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.

John Acquaviva, Ph. D. Pt.2

10/27/2024

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.

John Acquaviva, Ph. D. Pt.1

10/20/2024

Brother John welcomes Dr. John Acquaviva as they discuss the role of faith in sports and his book, “Improving Your Sportsmanship through Catholic Teaching.”

Fr. Bart Tolleson Pt.2

10/13/2024

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.

Fr. Bart Tolleson Pt.1

10/6/2024

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.

Marie Miller

9/29/2024

From the 2024 SEEK conference in St. Louis, the friars welcome Marie Miller to share several of her music videos and discuss the intricacies of evangelization through music.

Brendan Mccauley

9/22/2024

Fr. Mark and Brendan McCauley, President and Co-Founder of Humanum Project, discuss the theology of the body and what is needed to heal from the fallout of the sexual revolution.

Mari Pablo

9/15/2024

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.

Tom Zimmer

9/8/2024

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.

Fr. Greg Gerhart Pt.2

9/1/2024

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.

Fr. Greg Gerhart Pt.1

8/25/2024

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.

Courtney Mares, Pt. 2

8/18/2024

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.

Courtney Mares, Pt. 1

8/11/2024

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”.

Dr. Pat Castle Pt. 2

8/4/2024

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.

Dr. Pat Castle Pt. 1

7/28/2024

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.

Adam Smyth Pt. 2

7/21/2024

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.

Adam Smyth Pt.1

7/14/2024

Adam Smyth joins Brother John to discuss the sport of Rugby and how to best form men in Christian values through teamwork and virtue.

Fr. Glen Sudano, CFR Pt. 2

7/7/2024

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.

Fr. Glen Sudano, CFR Pt. 1

6/30/2024

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.

John D. Finley, Ph.D. Pt. 2

6/23/2024

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.

John D. Finley, Ph.D. Pt. 1

6/16/2024

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.”

Kimberly Zember

6/9/2024

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.

Rachel Killackey

6/2/2024

At the St. Louis SEEK conference, Fr. Mark sits down with Rachel Killackey to discuss Magdala Ministries, an outreach helping women who are struggling with pornography addtiction.

Fr. Chuck Dornquast Pt. 2

5/26/2024

Fr. Chuck Dornquast Pt. 1

5/19/2024

Mother Clare, CFR

5/12/2024

Brendan Mccauley

5/5/2024

A conversation about the theology of the body with the Humanum Project’s Brendan McCauley. His organization helps Catholics navigate around topics of human identity and sexuality.

Fr. Kevin Peek Pt. 2

4/28/2024

Fr. Kevin Peek Pt. 1

4/21/2024

Nathan & Meghan Leon Pt. 2

4/14/2024

Catholic filmmakers Nathan and Meghan Leon slip back in the interview chair to continue their conversation on faith-based cinema and their upcoming feature film, “Grace by Night.”

Nathan & Meghan Leon Pt. 1

4/7/2024

Learn what it takes to create award-winning films for Catholic evangelization, as Fr. Mark welcomes Nathan and Meghan Leon to discuss their upcoming feature film, “Grace by Night.”

Alex Dee

4/4/2024

At the 2024 SEEK Conference, Fr. Mark sits down with Alex Dee, a self-proclaimed Swiss army knife for storytelling to discuss his faith journey and popular podcast, “Saints Alive.”

Jonathan Reyes

3/24/2024

David Bereit

3/17/2024

David Bereit, co-founder of the international organization, 40 Days for Life, sits down with Fr. Mark at the SEEK conference 2024 to discuss recent events in the pro-life movement.

Walk for Life West Coast Special 2024

3/10/2024

Fr. Mark and Brother John travel to San Francisco, where they join marchers on the West Coast Walk For Life and interview pro-life missionaries who reflect on the event’s impact.

Bob Nowak

3/3/2024

Bob Nowak joins Fr. Mark to discuss his missionary work at Brother House and the Legion of Mary. The charitable organizations focus on offering shelter and Christ to the needy.

Jacob Neimeier, Pe

2/25/2024

The lack of fresh drinking water afflicts much of the world. Br. John sits down with Jacob Niemeier of Vera Aqua Vera Vita to discuss how his organization is addressing the issue.

Renzo & Monica Ortega Pt. 2

2/18/2024

Fr. Mark continues his conversation with Monica and Renzo Ortega, focusing on how Catholic teaching and principles have helped them restore confidence in their marriage and family.

Renzo & Monica Ortega Pt. 1

2/11/2024

Fr. Mark sits down with Monica and Renzo Ortega. The couple discusses how they have attained total faith in their marriage and family, and offer some practical advice for others.

Jimmy Mitchell Pt. 2

2/4/2024

Fr. Mark continues his conversation with Jimmy Mitchell, whose book “Let Beauty Speak” explores evangelization through the power of beauty born from a life of devotion to the Lord.

Jimmy Mitchell Pt. 1

1/28/2024

Jimmy Mitchell talks about the principles that empower Christians to evangelize the world by bringing beauty to the forefront of their lives and showing what it means to be human.

The Friars Reflections on 2023

12/31/2023

The Friars Christmas Show

12/17/2023

Dr. Bill Keimig Pt. 2

12/10/2023

Br. John and Dr. Bill Keimig are joined by Katrina Herlambang, currently working as the Catechetical Institute’s content editor, motion graphic creator and Asia-Oceania liaison.

Dr. Bill Keimig Pt. 1

12/3/2023

Dr. Bill Keimig, Deputy Director of Franciscan University’s Catechetical Institute discusses the craft and skills academics use to study the most effective way to share the faith.

Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR Pt. 2

11/26/2023

Brother John continues his conversation with Fr. Agustino Torres on how Catholics should prepare their hearts for Advent and discuss his aptly named new book, Prepare Your Heart.

Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR Pt. 1

11/19/2023

Catherine Cheney Pt. 2

11/12/2023

Catherine Cheney Pt. 1

11/5/2023

Fr. Gregory Pine, OP Pt. 2

10/29/2023

Fr. Gregory Pine, OP Pt. 1

10/22/2023

Dr. Joshua Miller

10/15/2023

Ali Ghaffari Pt. 2

10/8/2023

Lt. Commander Ali Ghaffari talks about his role as founder and board president for the Divine Mercy Academy, and why he is so passionate about the need for a faith centered liberal arts education for today’s students.

Ali Ghaffari Pt. 1

10/1/2023

Brother John sits down with Lt. Commander Ali Ghaffari, founder of the Divine Mercy Academy, to discuss the role of Catholic liberal arts education in making an impact in the community and changing people’s lives.

Dr.Christine Schintgen and Joseph Mendonca Pt. 2

9/24/2023

The conversation continues between Fr. Mark and the president of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College, Dr. Christine Schintgen. They explore the benefits and challenges of a Catholic education and talk to one of the students.

Dr.Christine Schintgen and Joseph Mendonca Pt. 1

9/17/2023

Fr. Mark interviews Dr. Christine Schintgen, president of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College. Together they discuss Catholic education, the critical role it plays in youth development, and its lasting impact on our faith.

World Youth Day Highlights Pt. 2

9/10/2023

More highlights of Fr. Mark and Br. John’s visit to Lisbon for World Youth Day. See the excitement and energy of this special event - an antidote against indifference, isolation and lethargy according to Pope Francis.

World Youth Day Highlights Pt. 1

9/3/2023

World Youth Day was conceived by Pope John Paul II as a way to capture the spirit of youth and inspire them to live the teachings of Christ. Fr. Mark and Br. John reflect on their visit to Lisbon for this year’s event.

Fr. Emmanuel, CFR and Br. John Bosco, CFR

8/27/2023

Fr. Mark sits down with Fr. Emmanuel and Br. John Bosco for an awe-inspiring interview. They reflect on their mission serving the poorest of the poor in Africa as being on mission for Christ every day in every place.

Fr. Augustine Wetta, Osb Pt. 2

8/20/2023

Fr. Mark confronts a problem many of us struggle with – how to find a peaceful, focused path amidst life’s distractions, disruptions, and dilemmas. He welcomes Fr. Jonathan Wetta who provides some perceptive insights.

Jonathan Blevins Pt. 2

8/10/2023

Gaming and faith are on the agenda as Brother John continues his discussion with Jonathan Blevins. This entrepreneur has surveyed the digital climate to help Catholics learn how to safely navigate internet culture.

Jonathan Blevins Pt. 1

7/30/2023

Brother John talks with Jonathan Blevins about internet culture and being Catholic in the present digital climate. His new podcast reviews content and technology, and advises parents on their suitability for children.

Fr. Augustine Wetta, Osb Pt. 1

7/23/2023

Fr. Augustine Wetta is a Benedictine monk, author, essayist and public speaker, who also teaches ethics and coaches rugby. He talks about finding a peaceful, focused path amidst distractions, disruptions, and dilemmas.

Corrinne May

7/16/2023

Brother John talks with Jonathan Blevins about internet culture and being Catholic in the present digital climate. His new podcast reviews content and technology, and advises parents on their suitability for children.

Sr. Lucia Treanor, Fse Pt. 2

7/9/2023

Br. John welcomes back Sr. Lucia Treanor, to continue their discussion about her new book, Elwood. This inspiring story about a World War II hero who gave up his life trying to save others is a must-read for Catholics.

Sr. Lucia Treanor, Fse Pt. 1

7/2/2023

The new book, Elwood, tells the courageous story of a WWII hero who gave his life trying to save others after their boat collided with a mine in the South Pacific. Brother John talks to the author, Sr. Lucia Treanor.

CFR Group - Fr. Emmanuel, and Br. John Bosco

6/25/2023

Father Mark sits down with Father Emmanuel and Brother John Bosco to learn more about their mission in Africa. They explain how their work is like being on mission for Christ, every day in every place.

CFR Group - Mother Clare

6/18/2023

Paul George Pt. 2

6/11/2023

Paul George Pt. 1

6/4/2023

Fr. Goyo Hidalgo Pt. 2

5/28/2023

Fr. Goyo Hidalgo’s journey of reconciliation is a model for prodigal sons and daughters. He battled excess, pain and fear for 10 years, until the funeral of Pope John Paul II became the catalyst that changed his life.

Fr. Goyo Hidalgo Pt. 1

5/21/2023

Brother John sits down with Fr. Goyo Hidalgo from the Diocese of Los Angeles. This singer-songwriter and social media evangelist discusses his journey from Spain to California and his prodigal return to the faith.