Shane OwensAbout An alumnus of Franciscan University, Dr. Shane Owens (MA ’13) returned to the Ohio Valley in 2023 as an assistant professor of theology. Dr. Owens has taught classes at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, the Dominican House of Studies, and The Catholic University of America, where he completed his doctorate in historical…

Karlo BroussardAbout Karlo Broussard, a native of Southern Louisiana, left a promising musical career to devote himself full time to the work of Catholic apologetics. As a staff apologist and speaker for Catholic Answers, he travels the country giving talks on apologetics, the Bible, theology, and philosophy. Karlo holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in theology…

Bishop Earl FernandesAbout The Most Reverend Earl K. Fernandes was ordained and installed as the 13th Bishop of the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio, on May 31, 2022. He previously served as pastor of St. Ignatius of Loyola Church in Cincinnati. He was a member of the staff of the Apostolic Nunciature in Washington, D.C., and…

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Dr. Andrew SwaffordAbout Dr. Andrew Swafford is professor of theology at Benedictine College. He is co-author of A Catholic Guide to the Old Testament, Gift and Grit: How Heroic Virtue Can Change Your Life and Relationships (with his wife, Sarah), and What We Believe: The Beauty of the Catholic Faith (with Marcellino D’Ambrosio) and co-host…

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Mike AquilinaAbout Mike Aquilina is executive vice president of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. He is the author of more than 70 books on Catholic history, doctrine, and devotion. With Dr. Scott Hahn, he has hosted 11 long-running TV series on EWTN. He is also a contributing editor to Angelus News and series…

Jeff CavinsAbout Jeff Cavins returned to the Catholic Church after serving as a Protestant minister for 12 years. He received his MA in theology from Franciscan University and was founding host of Life on the Rock on EWTN. Jeff created The Great Adventure Bible Studies using a system that enables students to understand the chronological…

Steve RayAbout Steve Ray is an intrepid traveler, expert on the Holy Land, popular Catholic apologist, documentary producer, Bible teacher and best-selling author. He also appears on many TV and radio shows. Steve is one of the most fascinating and inspiring Catholic speakers around and is appropriately dubbed “Jerusalem Jones.” His popular film series The…