Conversatio: A Podcast by Belmont Abbey College

About Conversatio: A Podcast by Belmont Abbey College

Conversatio is sponsored by Belmont Abbey College and focuses on the way of formation and transformation so that each of us reflects God's image in an ever more palpable and transparent way. The goal of this podcast is to offer a unique perspective on popular topics in the public space and challenge, inform, and enlighten our listeners through these discussions.

Publisher

Belmont Abbey College

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 May 2022

Latest episode

13 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

79 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Mar 2026

   What Comes After Maduro?

   Dr. Mark Hansen and Dr. Clark Summers of Belmont Abbey College examine the operation that removed Nicolás Maduro from power and what it reveals about Venezuela’s regime, narco-trafficking networks, and U.S. strategic aims. They discuss the military precision of the raid, the legal rationale behind it, and why the regime’s deeper structures may remain intact even after Maduro’s fall. The conversation also explores the broader geopolitical message sent to Russia, China, and Latin America—and why real change inside Venezuela may still be a long way off.

2. 

   26 Feb 2026

   Is the Electoral College Outdated?

   Dr. Thomas Varacalli sits down with Michael Maibach, Distinguished Fellow at Save Our States and former Vice President of Global Government Affairs at Intel, to examine the origins and enduring purpose of the Electoral College.

3. 

   19 Feb 2026

   Fr. Gregory Pine - Your Duty in a Conversation

   Fr. Gregory Pine reflects—half playfully, half seriously—on the question: “Is it a sin to dominate conversation?” Starting with St. Augustine’s definition of sin and moving through natural law and the human call to communion, he argues that conversation isn’t just “talk,” but a real way we share life with one another. If you’ve ever wondered whether you talk too much (or how to draw others out without forcing it), this is a thoughtful, funny, and surprisingly practical meditation on what it means to relate well—humanly and Christianly.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

323,104

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

41

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

68