Online Podcast Resources
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Gifts of Ignatian Heritage
In this first podcast, Dr. Tom Knestrict outlines the gifts of our Ignatian Heritage and how they may be realized in our daily lives. The Gifts of our Ignatian Heritage are: mission, reflection, discernment, solidarity and kinship, service rooted in justice and love, cura personalis, and magis. We will share more podcasts on the Gifts from members in the Xavier community in the months ahead. We hope you will join us in our conversations.
Reflection and Discernment
In this podcast, we talk with Holly Schapker, a graduate of Xavier University's Art Department. Many of her paintings have focused on the outdoors and in the past 15 years, her time and talents have been focused on Catholic art. Many of her inspirational art pieces are located in the Center for Mission and Identity. Holly talks about how reflection and discernment have guided her life and work.
Discernment
In this podcast, we have a conversation with Fr. Bill Murphy, S.J. Fr. Murphy is the Chaplain for Xavier Athletics. He focuses on the spiritual, personal, and leadership formation of student-athletes, coaches, and staff. In this podcast, Fr. Murphy defines discernment and outlines the practice of discernment in our everyday lives. Join us and listen.
Leading the Way through the Gifts
In this podcast, both Dr. Yandell and Mr. Green share their experiences of Ignatian Spirituality and how they have lived the gifts with colleagues and students. Dr. Yandell is an Associate Professor of English and Mr. Green is the Head of User Experience and Assessment for the University Library.
Service Rooted in Care for our Common Home
In this podcast, Tim Sundrup, Center for Mission and Identity, Tim Severyn, Bellarmine Chapel, and Domonique Peebles from Brick Gardens. In our conversation, we learn more about the Nexus Garden on Xavier University’s campus and how our guests live the mission through caring for our community.
Exploring Solidarity and Kinship, An Immersion Experience
In this podcast, we learn about how an immersion experience in India articulates the mission for faculty and students with Dr. Rashmi Assudani, faculty in the Williams College of Business. She also served as chair of the Management and Entrepreneurship department and as the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
Taking Care of Us, Cura Personalis
Dr. Cindy Geer, Dean for the College of Professional Sciences and Chris Barbour, Assistant Dean for the College of Professional Sciences. In this podcast, we continue to illuminate how the Gifts of Ignatian Heritage are realized in all aspects of campus life. Our guests share their experiences with the gifts in their work with faculty, staff and students.
The Gifts and Ignatian Charism
Rita O'malley, UMI Associate Provincial Assistant for Ignatian Spirituality. In this podcast, we will discuss the gifts of our Ignatian Heritage in our everyday lives, which is very enlightening. Additionally, she will share information about Ignatian Charism.
A Conversation About How We Connect Our Students to the Earth and Each Other
In this podcast, we have a conversation with Kathleen Smythe, Professor, History, and Anne McCarthy, Senior Teaching Professor, English, about the ongoing relationship with each other and our students about our embeddedness in the natural world through earth-bounded activities. We discuss solidarity and kinship, reflection and service rooted in love as well as our other Ignatian Heritage gifts.
A Life of Service with Kevin Fleming
A Life of Service with Kevin Fleming. In this podcast, Kevin Fleming will talk about a few of his experiences at Xavier University and share conversations and explorations that has led him to better understand the gifts and live a life of service.
Living the Mission at Xavier with Dr. Ivy Banks
In this podcast, we will talk with Dr. Ivy Banks, Vice President and CDO for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion who shares her wealth of knowledge and expertise in diversity and inclusion and ways she lives the mission.
Talking about the Experience with Fr. Eric Sundrup
In this podcast, Father Eric Sundrup, Associate Vice President, Mission and Ministry/University Jesuit Chaplain talks about the Gifts of our Ignatian Heritage and how we learn and experience them in our relationships, through listening and stories.
The Journey to Jesuit Life with Fr. Damian Torres
Father Damian Torres Botello, the new parochial vicar at Bellarmine Chapel, will be joining us on "The Gifts" podcast. Please listen as Father Damian tells us how he moved from work in the theatre to life with the Jesuits and finally here to Xavier University. He shares his experience with the Gifts and much more.
A Year in Review
In this podcast, Drs. Thomas Knestrict and Teresa Young reflect on the stories shared by our guests on the “The Gifts of Our Ignatian Heritage” and how they are living these gifts in their daily lives.
Let's Talk about Mission with Dr. Debra Mooney
In this podcast, we talk with Dr. Debra Mooney, the former Vice President and Chief Mission Officer for Mission and Ministry who recently retired after 26 years. We are honored to talk with Dr. Mooney about how she experienced the mission over the course of her long career at Xavier.
Taking Care of our Earth with Genevieve Jacobs
In this podcast, Genevieve Jacobs, a senior at Xavier, shares how she has lives the “Gifts” through her service experiences. Specifically, she describes her involvement with Healthy Earth. We learn more about the program and her incredible journey of living the gifts in her courses, with her colleagues, and the community.
Other Podcasts
Silent Night' Explained
Fr. Ed Schmidt, S.J. describes the history and highlights of the song Silent Night, first performed on Christmas eve in St. Nicholas parish church in present day Austria in 1818. His podcast is one of many in the series, Hark: The stories behind our favorite Christmas carols from America Magazine: The Jesuit Review.
Six Jesuit Discernment Tips for Self-Care
Dr. Debra Mooney, chief mission officer and clinical psychologist, shares How St. Ignatius Can Guide Your Return to Normal following the stress of the global pandemic; produced by AMDG: A Jesuit Podcast, of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States.