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 Service at the Notre Dame Alumni Association and host of of the Everyday Holiness podcast. Together they explore Fr. Dan’s story and what led him to this work. They also discuss what the “Heart’s Desire” is and the undergraduate course that inspired the podcast.
Introduction
Presented by Dan Groody
Fr. Dan’s series Heart’s Desire and Social Change focuses on meaningful conversations about the things that matter most to people: their purpose, identity, and direction in life. Visit Fr. Dan’s website, heartsdesiresocialchange.com, to practice the concepts he speaks about through self-paced “integrations” — actionable challenges to incorporate the content into everyday life.
Experience the Episode
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 12:00 pm
Host Fr. Dan Groody discusses his vision for the podcast with Dan Allen, the Associate Director of Spirituality and Service at the Notre Dame Alumni Association and host of of the Everyday Holiness Podcast.
Together they explore Fr. Dan’s story and what led him to this work. They also discuss what the “Heart’s Desire” is and the undergraduate course that inspired the podcast.
Meet the Faculty: Rev. Daniel G. Groody, C.S.C., '86
Presented by Dan Groody
Rev. Daniel G. Groody, C.S.C., Ph.D. ’86 serves as vice president and associate provost for undergraduate education at the University of Notre Dame. He is also a professor of theology and global affairs, a trustee, and a fellow at the university.
Fr. Groody has written and contributed to several books and articles. His scholarship delves into the intersection of theology and migration, offering insights into the human experience of displacement and the role of faith in addressing social and global challenges. His book, A Theology of Migration: The Bodies of Refugees and the Body of Christ, received first-place honors from the Catholic Press Association.
Internationally recognized as an expert on migration and refugee issues, and drawing on research and speaking engagements in more than 50 countries, Father Groody has collaborated with institutions such as the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the World Council of Churches, the Vatican, and the United Nations. He has also produced several films and documentaries, including Dying to Live: A Migrant’s Journey.
His engagement with policymakers, scholars and religious leaders underscores the integral relationship among the Christian faith, global justice, the dignity of the human person, and theological reflection. In addition to his research, scholarship, and teaching, Fr. Groody is a former downhill ski racer, loves woodworking, and once rode a bicycle from Portland, Maine, to Portland, Oregon.
Heart’s Desire & Social Change: Inspired Leadership
Fr. Dan Groody, C.S.C., Ph.D. ’86 shared information about his program Heart’s Desire & Social Change during the Alumni Association’s Leadership Conference in April 2022.