S07 E23: Spiritual Fatherhood (with Fr. Dave Pivonka)
About This Episode
In this episode we interview our dear friend Fr. Dave Pivonka, creator of the Wild Goose Series and President of Franciscan University of Steubenville. We discuss the importance of spiritual fathers, our need for restoration of the image and experience of fatherhood, and a deepening in our understanding of God as Father. We also discuss the characteristics of a good spiritual father.
Show Notes
One Thing We Love This Week
Sister Miriam’s one thing - Black bean and roasted vegetable salad
You can add:
Quinoa
Fresh lime juice instead of the suggested lemon juice dressing
Cumin/Chili power or taco seasoning
Fresh diced jalapeño
All yummy things!
Enjoy!
Michelle’s one thing - My front porch!
Heather’s one thing - Zach and Abby Vestnys on Instagram and Youtube, and an app with deliverance prayers from the St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal (Apple) (Google)
Father Dave’s one thing - Baseball. Bring baseball back!!
Discussion questions:
What struck you from the podcast?
What does the word “Father” mean to you?
Who are some of the faces in the mosaic of fatherhood in your life?
Share a time that your dad, a priest, or another figure in your life fathered you well!
Journal Questions:
Reflect and journal about this scripture: Galatians 4:6-7. What does it speak to you personally?
How has the face of God been disfigured for you by earthly fathers? How is the Lord trying to restore your image of him?
How comfortable are you with opening up to the Fatherhood of God?
How can you grow in becoming a son or daughter of the Father?