Dive into the life story of author and professor Liam Callanan, a Yale College alumnus from the Class of 1990. As we sit down with Liam, listeners will traverse Yale's hallowed halls (and some of the lesser-known spots on campus!), where his daughters now leave their mark as students. After Yale, Liam found professional success before personal tragedy changed the trajectory of his life. He and his wife turned to faith as they ventured into the unknown, trusting God's call. To this day, Liam trusts that call and continues to follow it as he writes, teaches, parents, and grows in faith.
Liam's voice brings a resonance to the conversation that only someone who has experienced both profound sorrow and enduring peace could achieve. Listeners will gather insight into the transformative power of embracing one's true calling as they enjoy Liam's wit and banter, from tales of his large Irish Catholic family to the discovery of his passion for writing and teaching. The power of storytelling and fiction shine through as Liam reveals the ways in which his faith animates his writing. Hear about the inspiring stories and global adventures behind his most recent novel, When In Rome.
Liam's anecdotes of student life at Yale, his latest literary endeavors, and the significance of Saint Thomas More on his life all contribute to a rich conversation on discovering God's grace in unexpected places, even in loss.
In this final episode of Season 2, be moved and inspired to find God seeking you, too, in your everyday life.
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Learn more about Liam’s work on his website: https://www.liamcallanan.com/
Mentioned in the episode: Catholic Imagination Conference, La Civiltà Cattolica, When in Rome: A Novel, The 2017 George W. Hunt, S.J. Prize Ceremony, Abbey of Gethsemani, Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, For Love of the Broken Body: A Spiritual Memoir
