Purposeful Lab

About Purposeful Lab

Explore purpose in our universe and purpose in your life. Join biologist Dr. Dan Kuebler as he talks with scientists, philosophers, and theologians about the important issues that impact our understanding of God, the cosmos, and ourselves. Previously produced by the Magis Center, Purposeful Lab is now proudly produced by Franciscan University of Steubenville. New episodes are available to watch for free on FaithandReason.com.

Publisher

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Category

religion & spirituality · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Jan 2025

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   What Is Human Flourishing? | Dr. Stephen Hildebrand | Purposeful Lab

   Dr. Stephen Hildebrand, provost of Franciscan University, returns to Purposeful Lab to talk with Dr. Dan Kuebler about the Catholic view of human flourishing. They discuss the importance of both body and soul, how faith transforms every aspect of life, and what good formation for young people should look like today, especially with the challenges of technology and artificial intelligence.

2. 

   1 Oct 2026

   How to Heal Our Parts | Dr. Gerry Crete | Purposeful Lab

   We all have different parts that make up our inmost selves, and we all are in need of healing. Dr. Gerry Crete, founder of Transfiguration Counseling and Coaching and author of Litanies of the Heart, explains to Dr. Dan Kuebler what “parts work” is, why healing from past wounds can help us flourish, and the importance of cultivating healthy relationships with God, others, and ourselves.

3. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Are College Students Facing a Mental Health Crisis? | Dr. Stephen Sammut | Purposeful Lab

   Dr. Dan Kuebler sits down with Dr. Stephen Sammut, psychology professor at Franciscan University, to talk about why college students are experiencing increased anxiety, depression, addiction, and other issues. They also investigate how modern society’s understanding of the human person, breakdown of the family, and lack of authentic connection are negatively impacting young adults.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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