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Fr. Ted Said… Celebrating 100 Years of God, Country, Notre Dame: Lynn Malooly ’84
Fr. Ted Said… Celebrating 100 Years of God, Country, Notre Dame: Alex Jones ’15
Fr. Ted Said… Celebrating 100 Years of God, Country, Notre Dame: Danielle Green ’99
Fr. Ted Said… Celebrating 100 Years of God, Country, Notre Dame: John Hickey ’69
Forum 23-24: ND Perspectives—Election 2024 and the Future of Democracy in the U.S.
Everyday Holiness: Fr. Pete McCormick, CSC
“It is by the grace of God that I have continued to this point, and that is increasingly what I need to rely upon in...
A New Era for Notre Dame
For only the third time in 72 years, the University of Notre Dame has a new president, Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C. This...
Why academic freedom is the key to Notre Dame’s success with John McGreevy
Join Charles and Jill Fischer Provost John McGreevy ’86 as he discusses his time as a Notre Dame student, the...
What is the Heart’s Desire?
Host Fr. Dan Groody discusses his vision for the podcast with Dan Allen, the Associate Director of Spirituality and...
Marcus Freeman is not just a football coach
Join Lou Nanni as he sits down with Dick Corbett Head Football Coach Marcus Freeman for a deeper conversation to...
Everyday Holiness: Lou Holtz
“Significance is when you help other people be successful, and when you do that, that lasts many a lifetime.” Catch...
The Heart’s Desire & the True Self with Richard Rohr
Fr. Dan interviews Richard Rohr, the renowned Franciscan priest, author, and spiritual teacher. In this first half of...
How Notre Dame helped end war in Colombia with Josefina Echavarría Alvarez
For 52 long years, Colombia was in turmoil due to a protracted civil war between the Colombian government and the...
The Heart’s Desire & Contemplation with Richard Rohr
Fr. Dan and Richard Rohr continue the second half of their conversation. They explore substitutionary atonement theory,...
Pete Bevacqua ’93 on the future of Notre Dame Athletics
College sports are going through unprecedented change. The stakes are high and the challenges daunting. While many...
Everyday Holiness: Fr. Nate Wills, CSC
Grab a sideline view with Fr. Nate Wills, CSC, as he provides a glimpse into his life as a religious priest, a Catholic...
Heart’s Desire & Purpose
Fr. Dan introduces his co-host Richard Leider to the podcast. An international bestselling author, Richard is founder...
How philosophy shapes the world with Meghan Sullivan
Whether it’s wrestling with questions about the meaning of life or tackling contemporary issues with no easy...
Silence & Solitude
Why are we always busy? What are we missing in our 24/7, always “on” world? In this episode, Fr. Dan Groody and...
How Notre Dame Empowers Change in D.C. with Pedro Ribeiro
Leading communications for a congresswoman, the Department of Homeland Security, the White House, and the association...
Everyday Holiness: Alex Jones
Alex Jones, co-founder and CEO of Hallow, shares the inspiring story of the struggle and growth of his spiritual life,...
Values & Culture
What is most important in my life? How can I connect my inner values with my outer life? Fr. Dan Groody and Richard...
Why Notre Dame is a global research hub with Jeff Rhoads
The University of Notre Dame is no stranger to innovative, groundbreaking research. Synthetic rubber, wind tunnels, and...
True Self & False Self
Fr. Dan and Richard discuss the themes of the True and False Selves. Whose story are you living – yours, or someone...
When Notre Dame calls: the untold stories of ND Listens
Experience an in-depth look at ND Listens, the student call center on campus, as senior manager Cesar Sanchez...
Heart’s Desire & heart’s desire
Fr. Dan and Richard explore the differences of the Heart’s Desire and the heart’s desires. They also discuss the...
Everyday Holiness: Fr. Matt Kuczora, CSC
Join Fr. Matt Kuczora, CSC, as he details his somewhat surprising discovery of a priestly and religious vocation, his...
From NCAA champion to head coach: how Niele Ivey etched her name in history
Join Niele Ivey as she discusses her journey to become the Karen and Kevin Keyes Family Head Women’s Basketball...
Gratitude & Grace
Fr. Dan and Richard discuss the importance and practice of gratitude and grace. Integrations We all have people that...
Canvas of hope: The remarkable influence of art with Joe Becherer
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to become distracted and lose track of our contemplative...
Everyday Holiness: Sister Ann Astell
“God doesn’t change. God is always there—he’s our anchor. To have faith is to participate in this victory, and...
How Notre Dame is leading in AI with Nitesh Chawla
Join Lou Nanni as he chats with Nitesh Chawla, the Frank M. Freimann Professor of Computer Science and Engineering,...
Freedom & Conversion
Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of freedom, conversion, and Groundhog Day. Integration Cultivating...
Discernment & Decision Making
Fr. Dan and Richard discuss discernment, decision making, and how we can make wise decisions. Integrations What should...
Why Notre Dame invests in the South Bend community with Shannon Cullinan ’93
Join Shannon Cullinan ’93, executive vice president, as he sheds light on residential life and its importance to the...
Everyday Holiness: Deacon Mel & Ann Tardy
“When the Church addresses those things, people feel like they’re welcome, that the Church is relevant. When the...
Biography & Autobiography
Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of biography and storytelling. At the end of the day, are we living...
How the arts become a unifying force with Ted Barron
In our most difficult and divisive times, we turn to the arts to find beauty and connection through our shared...
Fear & Flow
Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the difficulties and importance of facing fear and anxiety. Integration We all have...
Everyday Holiness: Sister Michaela Martinez, OP
Listen to Sister Michaela Martinez, OP, as she reflects on her call to religious life, God’s fidelity to her, and how...
Loneliness & Community
Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the difficulties of loneliness and the importance of genuine connection and...
Cry of the Poor & Justice
Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of justice and servant leadership in the search for the Heart’s...
Kinship & Accompaniment
Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of kinship and accompaniment. As Fr. Greg Boyle describes it,...
Death & Redemption
Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance of a realistic and nuanced perspective on death and mortality. As Fr....
Meaning & Mission
Fr. Dan and Richard Leider discuss the importance, difficulties, and practices of finding a meaningful calling....
The Heart’s Desire & Educational Access
Rev. Dan Groody, C.S.C., interviews Notre Dame Trustee and Fellow Sara Martinez Tucker. She will discuss her passion...
The Heart’s Desire & Being on the Margins
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The Heart’s Desire & Listening for Vocation
Fr. Dan Groody interviews Parker Palmer, a world- renowned writer, speaker, activist, and founder and Senior Partner...