My greatest passion is teaching and presenting Catholic philosophy, theology, ethics and catechetics. In my professional position with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, I direct Kino Catechetical Institute, which is the catechetical arm of the diocese, providing adult faith formation programs and catechist certification - in English and Spanish - for the faithful here in Arizona. I also teach philosophy and ethics for the Diaconate Formation program in the diocese and, as my schedule permits, philosophy and ethics for Mesa Community College, and theology and Catholic studies for University of Mary - Tempe in their partnership with ASU.I also very much enjoy co-hosting a weekly radio show on Immaculate Heart Radio (The Catholic Conversation) with my wife, Becky, which began airing here in Phoenix in December, 2013. In addition I frequently present (both solo and with Becky) on a wide variety of topics having to do with the Catholic intellectual tradition and the relationship between the Catholic faith and culture. My gifts lie in teaching and public speaking, particularly in making abstract and esoteric philosophical and theological concepts easier to understand, and demonstrating their impact and applicability for everyday life. I have taught, and presented to, age groups ranging from junior high school to adult learners, in many different venues and formats, to audiences as large as several hundred, or as small as ten.