The Holy Spirit: The Lord, The Giver of Life, Online Access

The Holy Spirit

The Lord, The Giver of Life, Online Access

By Dr. James L. Papandrea, Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio

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The Holy Spirit: The Lord, the Giver of Life Online Access provides access to all five video sessions for this study. Online Access also includes a digital session book.

Over five engaging sessions, you will dive into topics such as:

Who Is the Holy Spirit?
Where Is the Holy Spirit in My Life?
Where Is the Holy Spirit in the Church?

The Holy Spirit: The Lord, the Giver of Life explores who the Holy Spirit is and why he is often considered the most mysterious Person of the Trinity.

Guided by Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio and Dr. James Papandrea, you will uncover common misunderstandings, gain clarity about who the Holy Spirit is, and discover how he draws us into deeper communion with God and the life of the Trinity.

Note: Purchase of online access grants immediate access to the study videos and workbook for one year. If you've already purchased access, view the study online here.

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SKU: 810155349882
Format: Online Course
Edition: 1sr
Language: English
Series: The Holy Spirit: The Lord, The Giver of Life
Publisher: Ascension Press
Publication Date: Nov 11, 2026
Copyright Year: 2026

Contributors

Dr. James L. Papandrea

Author

Dr. James L. Papandrea is an award-winning author, professor, and Church historian with a passion for helping Catholics understand the history and theology of the early Christian Church. A former Protestant deacon who became a Catholic layperson and catechist, Dr. Papandrea has dedicated his career to exploring the early Church and sharing the faith of the first Christians with a wider audience.

Dr. Papandrea holds an MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary and a PhD in the history and theology of the early Christian Church from Northwestern University, with secondary concentrations in New Testament interpretation and the history of the Roman Empire. He has also studied Roman history at the American Academy in Rome, Italy. He currently serves on the faculty at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and is a senior fellow of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology.

Dr. Papandrea is the author of numerous books, which have been translated into multiple languages. He hosts The Way of the Fathers podcast and The Original Church YouTube channel. With Ascension, he is the author and presenter of “The Holy Spirit: The Lord, the Giver of Life” study program.

Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio

Author

Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio (“Dr. Italy”) received his Ph.D. in historical theology from The Catholic University of America under the direction of Avery Cardinal Dulles and has had a prolific career as a Catholic author, internationally-respected speaker, pilgrimage leader, and university professor. He is the Co-founder and Director of The Crossroads Initiative, the author of five books and hundreds of articles, and a regular guest on both secular and Catholic TV and radio programs.

In 2004, Dr. D’Ambrosio co-authored the New York Times bestseller A Guide to the Passion: 100 Questions about The Passion of the Christ with Ascension founder Matt Pinto. In 2019, Dr. D’Ambrosio published the groundbreaking Bible study on the life of Jesus Christ filmed in the Holy Land, Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life, presenting alongside Jeff Cavins and Dr. Edward Sri. In 2022, he became the co-author and co-presenter of What We Believe: The Beauty of the Catholic Faith, together with Dr. Andrew Swafford and Sarah Swafford, and in 2025 was announced as a co-presenter of the groundbreaking Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church with Fr. Mike Schmitz, Jeff Cavins, and Dr. Edward Sri.

Dr. D’Ambrosio is currently teaches for the Catholic International University (formerly known as Catholic Distance University). He has previously been on faculty at the Loyola College in Maryland as well as the University of Dallas.

Dr. D’Ambrosio and his wife Susan reside in Dallas, Texas, where they frequently spend time with their many children and grandchildren.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Ascension Bible Studies

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Can I stream my study videos on a Smart TV?

Thinkific may have issues streaming on Smart TVs. This is because Smart TV web browsers differ from standard computer browsers, and Thinkific does not support Chromium, which is the browser system used by most Smart TVs.

If you are having trouble loading videos on your Smart TV, you can try connecting a laptop or desktop computer to your TV using an HDMI cable and playing the videos from your computer. Many customers have found this to work well.

If you prefer to use AirPlay or screencasting from a mobile device, this may also work, as long as both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Unfortunately, Ascension is not able to troubleshoot issues related to individual Smart TVs or casting devices.

Do I need DVDs to run a study in person?

There are three ways your group could view the study videos:

You could watch the videos on DVD, gathered as a group.
You could watch the videos streaming from our Thinkific website, gathered as a group.
Each person could purchase the online access and watch the videos independently at home on the Thinkific website.

We strongly recommend purchasing the DVDs for in-person group viewing because this is usually the easiest method for volunteer leaders to manage and because the DVD sets can be reused later by other Bible study groups in your parish.

Does the online study access expire?

Online access to our studies do expire after one year (or two years, if you are using The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation, Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, or Matthew: The King and His Kingdom). This access begins from the day you purchase your online access, or from the day you set up your access (if you are using a group enrollment link given to you from your small group leader).

How do I access the all-digital online course after I purchase?

After you purchase a product that includes access, check your inbox for an email from our partner Thinkific. In order to access your online study, you will receive a link in that email to create a free account with Thinkific and access your study.

You will then be able to access your online study at ascensionpress.thinkific.com.

(Note that if you have already created a Thinkific account through Ascension, you will not need to create a new one, but will then receive a link to access your online study directly.)

If you purchased multiple online course enrollments for your small group, you'll receive an email the day of your purchase with a link which you can then forward to your students. With this link, each student can create their account and access their online course.

Will I need a workbook to complete a study?

The workbook is an integral part of the study, containing reflection and discussion questions. To get the most out of the study, we recommend each participant have a Bible, his or her own workbook, and for studies that include an additional reading book, we encourage a copy of that as well.

What study materials will my group and I need?

You can choose the study materials that best fit how you plan to journey through the study!

If you are leading a small group, we recommend purchasing the program’s Starter Pack for yourself, along with a Study Set/Workbook and Online Access for each participant.

If you are journeying through the study on your own, we recommend purchasing a Study Set/Workbook and Online Access for yourself.

In addition, we recommend that everyone have a Catholic Bible and Catechism of the Catholic Church. We recommend the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Ascension Edition and The Great Adventure Catholic Bible, which incorporates the same color-coded learning system used throughout our studies.

Can I download and print out the digital workbook from a study?

Our online edition of a study includes a digital copy of your workbook. This workbook is in a read-only format, and therefore cannot be printed out as this is a violation of copyright and intellectual property law. This version of the workbook is also unable to save student responses.

If you would prefer a printed copy of your workbook and have ordered the online-only option in error, please contact us with your order number and we will be able to help you set up your order for the printed materials instead!