In this episode of "Speaking of Faith," Father William Orbih, rector of the seminary at Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary, previews his upcoming Theology Day presentation titled "Christian Hope: Ark, Anchor and Action." He shares why he considers hope the often forgotten theological virtue, why Christian hope is a person — Jesus Christ — and not a feeling and how listeners can let Christian Hope shape their lives.

For more information about Theology Day, visit: https://www.csbsju.edu/sot/special-programs-and-events/theology-day/

In this episode of Speaking of Faith, Amber interviews Craig Gould, the program director of Notre Dame Vision at the McGrath Institute for Church Life.

Gould shares personal anecdotes of his connection to Minnesota and his humor-filled family life. The conversation covers his upcoming keynote speech at the men's conference in St. Cloud, focusing on the themes of 'His Power, Our Weakness' and the call for laymen to embrace their secular priesthood roles. The discussion highlights the importance of vulnerability, the need for communal support among men and the significance of living out one's faith in everyday life.

Emphasizing the role of laymen in today's world, they delve into how embracing weakness can lead to spiritual growth and stronger community bonds.

For more information about Gould's keynote or about the upcoming men's conference, visit: https://stcdio.org/event/catholic-mens-conference-2026/

This episode of 'Speaking of Faith' features Shawn Colberg, the dean of St. John's School of Theology and Seminary, who shares about the $10 million Stabilitas grant the school received from the Lilly Foundation. The grant work will focus on renewal in rural ministry and includes collaboration with nine dioceses across Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, Wyoming and Montana. Colberg explains how the grant will empower local dioceses through formation opportunities and the creation of endowments to ensure sustained financial support for ongoing formation.