Jesus tells us that he wants his joy to be in us and for our joy to be complete. In our world today, that’s quite a promise! But how does that work, exactly? Join us as Dr. Michel Therrien explores what it means to follow Jesus along the path of mature discipleship. Come to learn some authentically Christian ways to a deeper personal connection with God, interior freedom, a resilient faith, and the fullness of life.

Dr. Michel Therrien
Dr. Michel Therrien is the President and CEO of Preambula Group. Prior to founding Preambula Group, he served as the President of the Institute for Pastoral Leadership and the Director of Evangelization for the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Before moving to Pittsburgh in 2014, he was a professor of moral theology and Academic Dean at the Augustine Institute in Denver, CO and taught for seven years at Saint Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, PA. He holds a B.A. in Theology from Gonzaga University, an M.A. in Theology and Christian Ministry from Franciscan University of Steubenville, a Licentiate in Sacred Theology from the International Theological Institute in Gaming, Austria, and a Doctorate in Fundamental Moral Theology (STD) from the University of Fribourg in Switzerland (2007). Michel is the author of The Catholic Faith Explained (Sophia Institute Press, 2020) and Wounded Witness (Three Keys Publishing, 2023). He resides in the Pittsburgh area with his wife, Lynn, and their four children.