Dr. Ryan Hanning is a professor of Church history and Catholic studies. He has traveled throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe, teaching and speaking at both church and academic conferences. Dr. Hanning has served in academic administration and has also created graduate-level education programs for Catholic school teachers. In addition, he has worked in parish life as a youth leader and DRE, as well as as a diocesan director of Family Catechesis. He and his wife have nine children and reside in Whites Creek, Tennessee.