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Dr. Andrew and Sarah Swafford found Jesus Christ in a powerful way in college and have devoted their lives to sharing the joy of his truth ever since. They speak frequently across the country (and in Europe, Australia, and the Philippines) on dating, marriage, the moral and spiritual life, St. John Paul II, and Sacred Scripture. Together, they are the authors of Gift and Grit: How Heroic Virtue Can Change Your Life and Relationships and cohosts of Ascension’s What We Believe: The Beauty of the Catholic Faith, filmed in Rome.

Sarah is the author of Emotional Virtue: A Guide to Drama-free Relationships and cohost of EWTN’s At the Heart of Relationships. She is also a contributor to Ascension’s Chosen. Andrew is Professor of Theology at Benedictine College; among his publications are What We Believe: The Beauty of the Catholic Faith and A Catholic Guide to the Old Testament. He is also general editor and contributor to Ascension’s Great Adventure Catholic Bible and host of Ascension’s Bible studies on Romans and Hebrews. Andrew and Sarah live in Atchison, KS with their six children: Thomas, Fulton, Cate, Kolbe, John Paul, and Avila.

The Swafford Family

Join the Swaffords in Poland and Rome!
August 1-11, 2025

Join the Swaffords for an 11-day pilgrimage to Poland and Rome including Czestochowa, Zakopane, Krakow, Wadowice, Auschwitz, Divine Mercy, the Have No Fear Center and more.

Living Gift and Grit: Poland and Rome with the Swaffords

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The Swaffords

Swafford Ministries

Dr. Andrew and Sarah Swafford speak frequently together on virtue, dating, marriage, and parenting, helping people of all ages avoid characteristic pitfalls in relationships and enabling them to love well at every stage, with joy and confidence. Andrew and Sarah also lead pilgrimages to Rome, Poland, and the Holy Land.

Emotional Virtue: Sarah Swafford

Emotional Virtue

Sarah Swafford speaks across the country (and around the world) on dating, relationships, and interior confidence. Engaging audiences of all ages, Sarah’s message resonates deeply with both men and women, as she helps them navigate the twists and turns of life, especially when it comes to relationships. In a powerful way, she addresses co-ed audiences, female-only audiences, as well as men’s groups and men’s conferences.

Spiritual Survival: Dr. Andrew Swafford

Spiritual Survival

Dr. Andrew Swafford speaks frequently to all ages on virtue and the spiritual life, empowering people not only to survive but thrive spiritually today. A dynamic teacher and scholar of the Bible, Dr. Swafford also speaks on Scripture and a variety of Catholic topics, as well as on the life and teaching of St. John Paul II.

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