Christendom College professors Dr. Andrew Whitmore and Dr. Kathleen Sullivan joined Relevant Radio’s The Mark Swartzberg Show this past week, speaking with Swartzberg on virtue and on the best children’s literature.
Appearing in separate segments, Sullivan and Whitmore brought their expertise in literature and philosophy to questions with practical importance for Catholic families: how the stories children encounter can shape their imagination and character, and how Catholics can intentionally develop the virtues necessary for the pursuit of holiness.
Sullivan, a professor of English language and literature at Christendom, joined Swartzberg for a conversation on the “Golden Age of Children Literature.” During the segment, Sullivan discussed what parents should look for when choosing books for their children, particularly works that encourage virtue while also cultivating a child’s sense of adventure and imagination.
Whitmore, a professor of philosophy at Christendom and the host of the popular “Becoming a Saint” online course, followed with a discussion on the “Art of Becoming a Saint,” examining the virtues and their importance in the Christian life. His conversation with Swartzberg explored what the virtues are, how they can be developed through practice, and what the example and writings of the saints can teach Catholics about growing in virtue.
Sullivan’s and Whitmore’s appearances on The Mark Swartzberg Show are the latest examples of Christendom faculty being sought out to speak on podcasts, television, and more, bringing their expertise to a national — and sometimes global — audience. Christendom professors Dr. John Cuddeback and Dr. Christopher Shannon both spoke on EWTN shows recently, while professor Mary Stanford joined popular podcasts The Lila Rose Show and Godsplaining recently as well.
To listen to both segments of The Mark Swartzberg Show, visit here and here.