Life on the Rock
Fr. Mark and the Franciscan Friars of the Eternal Word are back. Interviews, spiritual insights from the friars, music videos and much more.
2025-05-12
The Walk for Life West Coast Special
Follow along as Father Mark and Brother John head to San Francisco to spread the pro-life message as they join in marching at the Walk for Life West Coast.
2025-05-05
Fr. Nathan Cromly, Pt. 2
The friars continue their interview of Fr. Nathan Cromly to discuss the timeless leadership of St. Paul, as well as his book, “Coached by Paul the Apostle.”
2025-04-28
Fr. Nathan Cromly, Pt. 1
Fr. Nathan Cromly sits down with the friars to discuss the timeless leadership of St. Paul and how he challenges, still today, all Christians to attain a higher life in Christ.
2025-04-07
Marlene Watkins, Pt. 2
Fr. John Paul continues his conversation with Marlene Watkins about her many pilgrimages to Lourdes, and reflections from her book, Everyday Miracles of Lourdes, 2nd Edition.
2025-03-31
Marlene Watkins, Pt. 1
Fr. John Paul interviews Marlene Watkins to discuss her book, Everyday Miracles of Lourdes, 2nd Edition, and her personal experiences and encounters with those healed at Lourdes.
2025-03-24
Fr. Sebastian Walshe, O. Praem, Pt. 2
Fr. Mark and Fr. Sebastian Walshe, O. Praem continue to discuss his book, “Secrets from Heaven,” and expand on the importance of parables for moving deeper into the spiritual life.
2025-03-17
Fr. Sebastian Walshe, O. Praem , Pt. 1
Fr. Mark is joined by Fr. Sebastian Walshe, O. Praem, to discuss his book, “St. Joseph: The Man Closest to Christ” and how the St. Joseph’s example encourage men to grow in faith.
2025-03-10
Fr. Edward Looney, Pt. 2
Br. John continues his conversation with Fr. Edward Looney on how to move deeply into our faith by praying along with the Universal Church during Lent.
2025-03-03
Fr. Edward Looney, Pt. 1
Br. John and Fr. Edward Looney discuss ways to find inspiration through the Saints and the importance of prayer during Lent in his new book, “Praying with the Church through Lent.”
2025-02-24
Jason Simon Pt. 2
Jason Simon returns to discuss his book, Mission Ready Friendship, with Fr. Mark. He emphasizes how successful evangelization stems from within authentic friendship.
2025-02-17
Jason Simon Pt. 1
Fr. Mark and Jason Simon, president of Evangelical Catholic, discuss the importance of faith and friendship, noting how friendship calls us to help each other overcome struggles.
2025-02-10
Nicole Tekippe and Rebekah Allick
Fr. Mark is joined by Nicole Tekippe and Rebekah Allick to discuss sports, faith, and the firsthand experience of a FOCUS missionary. From SEEK 2026 in St. Louis.
2025-02-03
Simone Rizkallah
Fr. Mark is joined by Simone Rizkallah from the Philos Project to discuss Christian engagement with Middle-Eastern cultures. From SEEK 2025 in St. Louis.
2025-01-27
Fr. Brice Higginbotham, Pt. 2
Fr. Brice Higginbotham returns to discuss his new book, Remaining with Jesus, and how understanding Jesus’ encounters with real people can guide a healthy spiritual life in prayer.
2025-01-20
Fr. Brice Higginbotham, Pt. 1
Brother John sits down with Fr. Brice Higginbotham to discuss his new book, Remaining with Jesus, and what Scripture tells us about living as a disciple of Jesus.