THE BIBLE GEEK

About

Mark Hart serves as the CIO (Chief Innovation Officer) of Life Teen International, a Catholic youth ministry movement currently being implemented in nearly 2,000 parishes and over 30 countries worldwide. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and a 28-year veteran of youth ministry, Mark is a bestselling author of over 20 books, a popular radio host on SiriusXM, an award-winning producer, and one of the most sought-after speakers serving in the Catholic Church today.

Mark’s humor and his passion for Scripture—as experienced in his DVD Bible study series “Venture” and “Encounter,” as well as his DVD Mass study series “Altaration”—are helping millions of Catholics, young and old, begin to read and study the Bible in engaging and relevant ways. His weekly vlog focusing on the Sunday readings is seen and heard in 24 countries, and his video work is known in parishes and dioceses internationally. In addition to sitting on multiple diocesan and ministry boards, Mark is a teacher, mentor, and Research Fellow for the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology.

Mark and his beautiful wife, Melanie, have three daughters (Hope, Trinity, and Faith) and one son, Josiah. They live in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Videos

Bible Refresher

The Bible’s big picture, along with a uniquely Catholic approach to the Scriptures


Old Testament Part 1: The PentateuchOld Testament Part 2: The Historical BooksOld Testament Part 3: The Wisdom Books & Prophets
New Testament Part 1: The GospelsNew Testament Part 2: The Acts of the ApostlesNew Testament Part 3: The Epistles

Posts

The Rosary: Mary’s Favorite Bible Study

Over the past several years, October has come to be known as the “month for the Rosary.” From the Feast of the Holy Rosary on October 7th to the anniversary of the Blessed Virgin’s final appearance at Fatima on October 13th, we pause for a month and offer a renewed devotion to this timeless offering…

Growing in Gratitude

Each prayer of gratitude to the Lord left me floored. The humility and sincerity in the room was palpable—a welcome reminder of how many blessings we so often take for granted. Just as I thought the moment could not go any deeper, a voice bellowed from the back of the room.

God, Help Me: Getting Teens Excited About Mass

The heavy exhale. The almost lifeless body beneath the covers. You beg, you plead, you offer the ultimatum that threatens a loss of phone or Xbox or car. Slowly their overtired, hormone-driven corpus emerges from the darkness, bloodshot eyes rolling back in their heads as they make their way to the bathroom in hopes of…

Youth & Young Adult Ministry: Screen to Soul—The Challenge of Catechesis in the Digital Age

There is probably a screen in the middle of your living room. There has been a screen in the middle of American living rooms since the 1950s. Its presence rearranged furniture and changed the focus of the ones sitting in those chairs—no longer looking at one another, but pointed at that screen.

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Interested in purchasing one of Mark’s best-selling books, audio CDs, Bible Study or Mass curriculum? Browse (and purchase) all or one of his many titles below!

Inspired: A Bible Companion for Teens

Perhaps it’s a part of your daily routine, or maybe you’ve never cracked open the Word of God, thinking it’s too old, too heavy, or too outdated. Nevertheless, this companion will help you navigate this big, heavy, and not the least bit outdated book. With explanations about its reliability and organization, as well as a… View More

Ascend

It is a warm, summer Sunday morning. The priest asks the congregation to be seated and Phyllis approaches the ambo to proclaim the Word of God. Your eyes get heavy. You think about how late you stayed up playing video games last night. “It would be easier to pay attention if this part of Mass… View More

100 Saints Every Teen Should Know

And That’s Just the Tip of the Iceberg There are thousands of saints, including those who are recognized by the Church and those who lived saintly lives but do not have the official title. With so many holy men and women, it is difficult to narrow down the list, as they have all impacted the… View More

100 Things Every Catholic Teen Should Know

Do you ever wish for short, simple answers to what the Catholic Church teaches and why we claim it as truth? Let 100 Things Every Catholic Teen Should Know help. You won’t get long, boring answers that confuse; you will get quick, straight answers that enlighten, rooted in 100% Catholic truth. On top of all… View More

Altaration – DVD

The Mass as Teens Have Never Seen it Before Altaration addresses head-on one of the biggest problems we all face: how do we get Catholic teens to appreciate the awesome beauty and mystery of the Mass…and to actually look forward to attending and participating? Through a unique learning experience, including powerful cinematography and workbook resources,… View More

Altaration – Leader’s Guide

The Mass as Teens Have Never Seen it Before Altaration addresses head-on one of the biggest problems we all face: how do we get Catholic teens to appreciate the awesome beauty and mystery of the Mass…and to actually look forward to attending and participating? Through a unique learning experience, including powerful cinematography and workbook resources,… View More

CONTACT

Mark is happy to accept an invitation to speak at your event. To submit a request, click . We review and accept events once a month. To connect with Mark, directly, you can reach him via Facebook, Twitter, or Email.

Super Coffee 'n Donuts

It’s Sunday morning – peaceful, relaxed, and calm, right? Wrong!

Your local parish has been besieged by the unspeakable evil that is mild hunger and thirst. The parishioners, having skipped breakfast and fresh out of Mass, want just one thing… well, maybe two things. Coffee and donuts. And since your mom “volunteered” you to help out after church, you’re the only thing standing in their way.