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Friar Time
Through meaningful interviews and heartfelt conversations, Friar Time, hosted by Fr. David Convertino, OFM, offers a deep dive into the intersections of faith, society, and personal well-being. New episodes are posted biweekly on Saturdays. You can tune in for an inspiring journey of introspection and spiritual growth.
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Episodes
33 episodes
S3 E8 • Lost: Faith After Natural Disaster
On this episode of FRIAR TIME, we welcome Fr. James Bok, OFM, for a deeply moving and raw conversation about faith in the midst of tragedy: Finding God in the Storm. As a Franciscan Friar who walked directly into the devastation left by Hurrica...
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S3 E7 • Science & Religion: Can They Coexist?
On this episode of FRIAR TIME, we welcome Bro. Jimmy Kernan, OFM, for a deep and meaningful conversation about Science & Religion: Can They Coexist? As a Franciscan Friar and a Lecturer in Physics and Astronomy at Siena Univer...
Friar Time: Resilience | Born or built?
On this episode of FRIAR TIME, we welcome Fr. Jim Sabak, OFM, for a powerful conversation about Resilience: Winning, Losing, and Everything In Between. As the Director of the Master’s in Theological Studies Program at the Francisc...
Friar Time: Breaking Addiction
On this episode of FRIAR TIME, Fr. Jay Woods, OFM, LMSW joins us for a powerful discussion about Breaking Addiction. Fr. Jay invites us behind the velvet curtain of Broadway: a world of bright lights, standing ovations, beauty, and relentless p...
Insights into the Middle East: Faith, Peace & Conflict
On this episode, FRIAR TIME welcomes Rev. Elias D. Mallon, SA, STL, PhD, for a timely and essential discussion about the Middle East. While we originally planned to discuss "Resilience" today, current events have led us to prioritize this exper...
S3 E3 • Pets!
On this episode, FRIAR TIME takes the show on the road to California! Join Fr. David Convertino, OFM, as he welcomes his biological brother, T.J. Convertino , and Grey’s Anatomy Executive Producer and Director, Linda Klein, for a wonderful conv...
S3 E2 • Understanding Mental Illness
Today on FRIAR TIME, Dr. Jack Drescher returns for a timely and important conversation on understanding mental illness.More than 1 in 5 adults in the United States lives with a mental illness — so why does stigma sti...
S3 E1 • Nationalism
It’s the FRIAR TIME season 3 premiere! Join me and Fr. Bryan Massingale for a conversation about Nationalism. Across our nation and our churches, we’re hearing Christian language used in ways that divide us ra...
S2 E12 • The Battle Against Loneliness
Today on FRIAR TIME, Bro. Paul O’Keeffe, OFM, and I bravely enter The Battle Against Loneliness. During this especially meaningful episode, we will ask questions such as: In this time of instant communications an...
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S2 E11 • The Power of Digital Presence
Today, FRIAR TIME attempts to harness and better understand The Power of Digital Presence. Join me and our special guest, Franciscan Friar and YouTube personality with thousands of followers, Fr. Casey Cole, OFM, as we explore how...
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S2 E10 • Living With Cancer Part II
Today, FRIAR TIME tackles an experience that sadly affects us all, Living with Cancer. In our second foray into this emotional topic, Bro. William Herbst, OFM, and I will discuss what it’s like to receive a diagnosis, to feel like...
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S2 E9 • St. Francis’ Successor
If St. Francis were alive today, what would make him weep and give him hope? Today on FRIAR TIME, we’re travelling to Rome to pose that question to Bro. Massimo Fusarelli, Minister General of the Order of Fr...
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S2 E8 • Understanding our Transgender Community
Today on FRIAR TIME, we’re discussing an issue that’s political, medical, and extremely personal, as it’s about people trying to find peace in who they are. I hope you’ll join me and Dr. Jack Drescher for Understanding our Tran...
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S2 E7 • Law, Love, and Faith: Divorce in the Catholic Church
Are you married, divorced, remarried, or wondering if you still have a place in the Catholic Church? If so, today’s the day to tune in to FRIAR TIME for a discussion on one of the most beautiful and challenging commitments a...
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S2 E6 • Technology
Today on FRIAR TIME, explore a topic that touches every single one of us, from the moment we wake up and check our phones, to how we work, pray, and even rest. On this extremely relevant episode, Fr. Kevin Mullen, a returning guest who i...
S2 E5 • Healthcare
Today, FRIAR TIME will discuss a topic that has a direct, all hours of the day impact on our lives, Healthcare. Joining the discussion will be a professional with expert insights derived from inside kno...
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S2 E4 • Climate Change
Albert Einstein once said, "Science without religion is lame; religion without science is blind." Today, FRIAR TIME will unite these two distinct ways of understanding the world as we explore a subject that has global ...
S2 E3 • Aging and How We Think About It
Today, FRIAR TIME offers a revealing look at something that’s unavoidable, universal, and always top of mind, aging. Join me and Amy Stewart-Wilmarth, a Registered Nurse and Health Coach, for Aging and How We Think About ...
S2 E2 • Immigration
Today, FRIAR TIME will explore a complex issue with many perspectives and societal impacts, Immigration. Can a country uphold its laws and its compassion? Is there room in our politics for mercy?
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S2 E1 • The State of The World
It’s the Season 2 premiere of FRIAR TIME! This season, we’ll explore compelling and controversial issues and welcome guests with expertise in a variety of fields. But today is the day we unveil our new set to our view...
Special Edition: Papal Conclave
My guest for this compelling FRIAR TIME will be Bro. Michael Perry, a Franciscan friar who attended the Papal Funeral, knew firsthand the spirit and heart of Pope Francis, and has insights into the makeup and mindset of the cardinal elec...
S1 E12 • How to Make a Positive Influence
You may be familiar with a fictional character from TV called “Debbie Downer,” someone who, no matter what positive things are said to her, brings down the mood and conversation by sharing one of her bad personal experiences. Many ...
S1 E11 • Homelessness
On February 15, watch a powerful episode of Friar Time that examines an emblematic sign of the times, homelessness.In 2024, more than 771,000 people were homeless in the U.S., including families with young children living on the d...