http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com An Internationally Syndicated, Catholic Radio Show talking with ordinary people and extraordinary lives en-us producer@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Lori Wirtz) webmaster@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Rick Fleehart) http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 10080 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:57:45 GMT Society Religion and Spirituality Christianity Broadcasting Radio2 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=431 Senior priest for the Archdiocese of Seattle, Fr. Michael J. Ryan joins Fr. Bob Camuso to talk about the work he does for Catholic Relief Services and his efforts in Rwanda. Fr. Ryan is raising money to build a much needed secondary school in Rwanda. Listen in to hear about the joyful way Fr. Ryan is spending his retirement years. fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=431 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=432 Jesuit Father John Topel joins Fr. Bob to discuss the Fundamentalist interpretation of the Bible. This interview is a listener favorite! Fr. Topel taught theology at Seattle University for thirty years and is now a pastor for the Archdiocese of Seattle. This interview was originally recorded 4/30/2009. fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=432 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=429 Returning guest, Gary Graf, joins Fr. Bob to discuss his latest book And God Said Tee it Up! Amusing and Thought Provoking Parallels Between the Bible and Golf. Listen in to hear about the many places and events in golf that remind Gary of his own journey with God. fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=429 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=430 Join Fr. Bob as he interviews author Marie T. Oates. Marie has recently co-authored the book Women of Opus Dei, In Their Own Words. Marie has been involved with Opus Dei for the past thirty years. She joins Fr. Bob to explain what Opus Dei is to share her own story of her involvement with this Catholic organization. fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=430 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=427 Listener favorite John Clapp returns to the program to talk to Fr. Bob about the history of the Catholic Church in America. From Christopher Columbus to the current Catholic members of the Supreme Court, John covers it all! Don't miss this exciting and engaging interview. John teaches Catholic Church History at Archbishop Murphy High School in Everett, Washington. Part 1 of 2 fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=427 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=428 Listener favorite John Clapp returns to the program to talk to Fr. Bob about the history of the Catholic Church in America. From Christopher Columbus to the current Catholic members of the Supreme Court, John covers it all! Don't miss this exciting and engaging interview. John teaches Catholic Church History at Archbishop Murphy High School in Everett, Washington. Part 2 of 2 fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=428 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=425 Jesuit Father Jerry Cobb joins Fr. Bob to talk about the vision and completion of the Chapel of St. Ignatius at Seattle University. Fr. Cobb served as chairman of the board for the chapel committee at Seattle University. He was involved with architect selection, the design process and artist selection. Listen in to hear about the purpose and symbolism behind each part of the chapel design and each part of art in the chapel. fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=425 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=426 Professor Andrew Reece was baptized at the 2009 Easter Vigil at St. Michael Church in Olympia, Washington. He serves as a professor of Ancient Greece, Latin Language, Literature, Art, History and Philosophy at the Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. A couple of years ago he visited the great Churches in Europe as part of an educational trip with students. This was the beginning of his belief in Christianity and eventually his decision to become baptized Catholic. Listen in to hear his story. fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=426 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=423 Providence Sister Charlotte VanDyke joins Fr. Bob to talk about human trafficking and the efforts of the Northwest Women's Religious to bring awareness to this issue. fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=423 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=424 Entrepreneur and venture capitalist, Martin Tobias, has recently founded a new company called Kashless.org. Kashless is an on-line marketplace where everything is free. This company is beginning in the Seattle area and will expand to large cities throughout the country in July of 2009. fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=424 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=421 St. Joseph of Peace Sister Eleanor Gilmore joins Fr. Bob to share the story of the people of El Salvador. Sister Eleanor lived in El Salvador during the civil war and then returned several years later to direct medical mission teams serving people living in rural areas. Listen to this engaging conversation about the people of El Salvador and the PeaceHealth volunteer medical teams. fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=421 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=422 Teresa Tomeo is a motivational speaker, media consultant, author and radio host. Teresa joins Fr. Bob to share her own story and talk about how the media affects young girls and women. In her most recent book series titled All Things Girl, Teresa addresses issues such as purity, modesty and self image. fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=422 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=419 Peter Emau shares his joyful experience of growing up Catholic in Uganda, Africa. Did you know that in Uganda there is one priest for every 21,000 people? Listen in to hear about the Catholic Church in Uganda and about how Peter now enjoys introducing his church community to his family and friends in Uganda. fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=419 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=420 Dr. Vincent Fortanasce has been named one of the top one hundred physicians in America. He has recently written the book The Anti-Alzheimer's Prescription. Listen in to hear how we all can make simple life style changes to help reduce our chance of Alzheimer's by 70%! Don't miss this interview! fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=420 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=417 What do fundamentalist Christians believe? Jesuit Father John Topel joins Fr. Bob to talk about the fundamentalist interpretation of the Bible. Fr. John earned his PhD in Religious Studies from Marquette University and served as a Theology Professor at Seattle University for over 30 years. Don't miss this conversation! fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=417 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=418 Author and political commentator Cokie Roberts joins Fr. Bob to discuss her faith, family and the 10th anniversary edition of her book We Are Our Mother's Daughters. fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=418 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=415 Catholic author, apologist and speaker Mark Shea joins Fr. Bob Camuso to discuss his new three book series on our Blessed Mother titled Mary, Mother of the Son. These books were written to answer all of your questions in regards to the Catholic Church and Mary. In the first volume Modern Myths and Ancient Truths, Mark explains how the Church's teaching on Mary is both apostolic and profoundly biblical. In the second volume First Guardian of the Faith, Mark addresses the four Marian dogmas. Volume three is titled Miracles, Devotion and Motherhood. This volume explores the devotional life of the Church in regard to Mary and the saints. Listen in to hear the always informative and humorous Mark Shea. fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=415 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=416 Alex Edezhath is a life long Catholic who immigrated to the United States from India at the age of 18. He joins Fr. Bob Camuso to talk about his Catholic faith and his experience of the Church in India. Catholics are a very small minority in India, as the country is mostly Hindu. fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=416 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=413 At fourteen years of age Dallas Jessup created the self defense film Just Yell Fire! This film has been viewed by over one million people world wide. Seventeen year old Dallas talks with Fr. Bob about her film and her new book titled Young Revolutionaries Who Rock. This book inspires children to address problems in society to help change the world. What an inspiration! fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=413 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=414 John Lindblom holds a masters degree in China Studies and has lived and taught in China. He joins Fr. Bob to discuss the Catholic Church in China. After many years of persecution, the Catholic Church in China exists in two forms, the underground church and the registered churches. John has seen first hand that the people of China are open to learning about Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church and sees a great opportunity for evangelization. Listen in to hear more about this fascinating topic. fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=414 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=412 Join Fr. Bob Camuso and Fr. Bryan Dolejsi in celebrating five years of radio ministry. During this special one hour LIVE fundraising program we all get to hear Fr. Bob's own story! Fr. Bob has interviewed over 400 inspirational Catholics over the past five years, but this is the first time he has told his own story of coming back to the Church and discerning his vocation. fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=412 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=410 Dominican Father Michael Fones is the co-director of the Catherine of Siena Institute, an organization that equips parishes for the formation of the laity. He joins Fr. Bob Camuso to talk about the upcoming seminar titled Making Disciples. This four day workshop trains parish leaders to foster the awakening of personal faith in Christ and intentional discipleship. Fr. Fones speaks with Fr. Bob about the stages of evangelization as well why intentional discipleship must precede catechesis. This workshop is taking place in Colorado Springs July 25 - 30, 2009. fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=410 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=411 Jessie Dye serves as the Program and Outreach Director at Earth Ministry in Seattle. This organization works in partnership with individuals and congregations to advocate for the environment. Jessie joins Fr. Bob to talk about our call as Christians to take care of God's creation. Listen in to hear how the United States Bishops and the Vatican are working to protect the earth as well. fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=411 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=408 Dr. Alberto Ferreiro is a professor of history at Seattle Pacific University. He joins Fr. Bob to discuss The Year of St. Paul, a year dedicated to St. Paul launched by Pope Benedict XVI in June of 2008. St. Paul is beloved to both Catholics and Protestants and is a great model for the laity. Tune in to hear more about why Pope Benedict XVI may have declared a Pauline year. fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=408 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=409 Julie Linde coordinates a multi-parish youth group for high school age students. Each week the youth meet at a coffee shop and get to hear an area priest talk about an important topic. What a great way to catechize our youth and promote vocations! fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=409 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=406 Former Washington State Governor John Spellman joins Fr. Bob to talk about his Catholic faith and his involvement with Serra of Seattle. Serra is an international organization that was founded in Seattle that promotes vocations to the priesthood and religions life. Listen in to hear about Serra and about Governor Spellman's public service during the tough economic climate of the early 1980's. fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=406 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=407 Holy Cross Sister Mary Ellen Johnson serves as a mental health counselor and marriage and family therapist for Catholic Community Services of Western Washington. Join us to hear about her work and the effect that the economy has one a person's mental health. She speaks to the issue of joblessness and how that affects a person's identity and feelings of self worth. fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=407 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=404 Artee Young is the Executive Director of the Evergreen State College Tacoma Campus. Artee joins Fr. Bob to talk about the excellent Catholic education she received as a child in Louisiana. Artee attended an all African American school that was run by Franciscan nuns and priests. She feels that it was the love and dedication of the teachers that gave her the tools to be strong in her faith and successful in her work. fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=404 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=405 Fr. Tom McMichael is the first married priest to be ordained in the Archdiocese of Seattle. Fr. Tom served for many years as a Lutheran pastor, but felt called to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church in 2005. Fr. Tom has a heart for Christian unity and hopes that he can be an instrument of reconciliation between the denominations. Fr. Tom's wife, Karin, joins the discussion to talk about her experience of being married to a Catholic priest. fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=405 http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=402 Guest host Fr. Bryan Dolejsi speaks with Auxiliary Bishop Eusebio Elizondo, who serves as the Vicar for Hispanic Ministry for the Archdiocese of Seattle. Bishop Elizondo will be one of the presenters at the upcoming Justice for Immigrants forums presented by the Archdiocese. fatherbob@conversationswithfatherbob.com (Father Bob Camuso) Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.conversationswithfatherbob.com/Interviews.php?cmd=listen&ID=402