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One on One with Robert Ellsberg

One on One with Robert Ellsberg

By: Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers
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Join us for captivating conversations as we sit down with author, editor, and Orbis Books publisher, Robert Ellsberg.

In each episode, Robert Ellsberg engages in intimate and insightful discussions with some of today's most influential authors. These thought-provoking conversations dive into a wide range of topics, including spirituality, social justice, theology, and the transformative power of literature.

As a leading figure in the world of Catholic publishing, Robert brings his extensive knowledge and deep love for literature to every conversation. He shares his passion for books that challenge, inspire, and ignite important conversations in today's complex world.

Explore the minds of celebrated authors and gain unique insights into their works, motivations, and the impact of their writing on society. From spirituality to activism, these interviews uncover the power of words to heal, transform, and connect.

Whether you're an avid reader, a seeker of wisdom, or simply looking for engaging conversations, you'll find inspiration and enlightenment in these dialogues. Join us as we explore the world of literature, faith, and social justice, one author at a time.
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  • Mary Fontana, One On One Interview | Orbis Books

    Mary Fontana, One On One Interview | Orbis Books
    Jun 8 2026
    Join Robert Ellsberg, publisher of Orbis Books, in this One On One interview with Mary Fontana as they discuss Strangers in the Province of Joy: Practicing Radical Hospitality on the US - Mexico Border

    https://orbisbooks.com/products/strangers-in-the-province-of-joy-practicing-radical-hospitality-on-the-us-mexico-border

    This is the story of America writ small—a nation founded by immigrants and its shifting, oft-contradictory attitudes toward them. Since 1978, El Paso’s Annunciation House has welcomed over half a million people: migrants and refugees, doing what humans have always done to find sustenance and safety, and volunteers seeking meaning and purpose. Through this chronicle of their individual journeys, Mary Fontana exposes the forces driving global migration and challenges readers to confront the borders in their own hearts.

    Mary Fontana has supported migrant hospitality efforts in El Paso for over two decades. She has written about the border for America, BorderLore, and Consequence. Learn more at maryfontana.com.

    Get your copy today: https://orbisbooks.com/products/strangers-in-the-province-of-joy-practicing-radical-hospitality-on-the-us-mexico-border

    #OrbisBooks #MaryFontana #RobertEllsberg #Migrants #CatholicChurch #Refugees #US #Mexico
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    34 mins
  • Phyllis Zagano, One On One Interview | Orbis Books

    Phyllis Zagano, One On One Interview | Orbis Books
    Jun 8 2026
    Join Robert Ellsberg, publisher of Orbis Books, in this One On One interview with
    Phyllis Zagano as they discuss The Vatican and Women Deacons

    https://orbisbooks.com/products/the-vatican-and-women-deacons

    In The Vatican and Women Deacons, Phyllis Zagano explores the history, theology, and ongoing debate surrounding women in ordained ministry within the Catholic Church. Drawing from years of scholarship and direct involvement in Vatican discussions, Zagano examines the role of women deacons in the early Church, the contemporary questions facing the Vatican, and what the restoration of the female diaconate could mean for the future of Catholic ministry and leadership.

    Phyllis Zagano is an internationally recognized Catholic scholar and author specializing in contemporary spirituality and women’s roles in the Church. She served on Pope Francis’ 2016 Study Commission on the Women’s Diaconate and has written extensively on ministry, ecclesiology, and Church history.

    Get your copy today: https://orbisbooks.com/products/the-vatican-and-women-deacons

    #OrbisBooks #PhyllisZagano #RobertEllsberg #WomenDeacons #CatholicChurch #Theology
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    38 mins
  • Andrew T. Vink, One On One Interview | Orbis Books

    Andrew T. Vink, One On One Interview | Orbis Books
    May 5 2026
    Join Robert Ellsberg, publisher of Orbis Books, in this One On One interview with
    Andrew T. Vink as they discuss Common Evil: Political Economy and the Ethics of Liberation

    https://orbisbooks.com/products/common-evil-political-economy-and-the-ethics-of-liberation

    Common Evil: addresses a malignant hopelessness that has overtaken our society through a theological analysis that emphasizes concrete manifestations of ideology in history. Part of the struggle of understanding the malaise of our society is a difficulty in connecting the abstract concepts of sinful social structures such as racism, sexism, and neoliberal capitalism to the concrete realities that we experience daily. The common evil, developed from Ellacuría’s theological work, provides a language to start making these connections. As we become able to identify and understand these connections, we are able to participate in critical praxis towards alleviating the suffering created by common evil.


    Andrew T. Vink holds a PhD in systematic theology from Boston College and master’s degrees in theology and philosophy from Marquette University. A Roman Catholic, Vink has served as adjunct professor at Mount St. Mary’s University and lecturer at Marymount University.


    Get your copy today: https://orbisbooks.com/products/common-evil-political-economy-and-the-ethics-of-liberation

    #OrbisBooks #AndrewTVink #RobertEllsberg #Ethics #Politics #Liberation
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    32 mins
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