About Dr. Marcus Peter
“Dr. Marcus Peter is a spirit-filled evangelist and teacher. Dr. Peter has a passionate love for the Catholic faith and his powerfully motivating presentations will penetrate your mind and heart. Fueled by the fire of God’s love, Dr. Peter uses his many gifts and talents—coupled with wisdom and insights gained from years of theological formation— for the sake of winning souls for Christ and making disciples. If you are looking for a great speaker for your next event, Dr. Marcus Peter is your man!”
– Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, Author, Speaker, EWTN Catholic Radio and TV Host
Dr. Marcus Peter spent many years as a militant atheist before encountering a life-changing conversion experience in Jesus Christ in 2008. That day, the Holy Spirit set afire his heart for the fullness of truth of Jesus Christ, and to boldly and dynamically preach that truth to all who are hungry for it. From there, he was with the Assemblies of God community as a praise leader and itinerant preacher for two years; espousing an anti-Catholic view of the faith.
Through a consistent and prayerful study of Scripture, the fathers, theology, philosophy, and the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, he found his way back to the Church and returned home in full communion in 2010. Described as having a fiery zeal for the Gospel, he has shared this story across the world via numerous platforms, including on tv, radio, and online.
Since then, through the guidance and call of God, Dr. Peter has given over ten thousand talks across the world on the Faith, always with boldness, sincerity, and the exuberance of one who has encountered the transformative power of the love of God.
Dr. Peter diligently pursued studies in the Faith. He studied philosophy and Alphonsian Spirituality in seminary in 2014. He received a master’s degree in systematic theology from Ave Maria University in 2018, and a doctorate in biblical studies from Pontifex University in 2024. He is presently working on a Ph.D. in Biblical Covenant Theology and Ratzinger Studies with St. Mary’s University in Twickenham, London.
As President of Ave Maria Radio, Dr. Peter’s goal in the apostolate is to bring the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ and His Catholic Church to the ends of the earth.
He is the host of the daily international radio program, Ave Maria in the Afternoon, produced by EWTN and Ave Maria Radio, which focuses on applying Scripture to the world’s culture. He also hosts Unveiling the Covenants, a radio/tv program produced by Ave Maria Radio that explores the covenantal love of God the Father in Scripture.
He is also a frequent guest on Radio and TV Programs where he teaches and preaches the fullness of the Catholic faith; He is most prominently featured on Ave Maria Radio and the EWTN Global Catholic Network.
A renowned and sought after international speaker, Dr. Peter seeks to go wherever the Spirit leads to proclaim the saving and transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ to all souls who are hungry for this message.
A prolific author, Dr. Peter has published four books, with four additional titles scheduled for release within the next two years. His writing has appeared in Catholic Answers, Crisis Magazine, Catholic World Report, the Acton Institute’s Religion & Liberty, The Catholic Herald (UK), Catholic Insight (Canada), and The New Oxford Review, The Imaginative Conservative, and other publications.
Dr. Peter lives with his darling bride, Stephanie, and their beloved children in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He plays music, does martial arts, sketches, and reads in his free time. He is also a full member of the Catholic Biblical Association.
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It’s not easy to find a well-rounded Catholic teacher who spent his early years involved in atheism and then various Protestant traditions and other groups while learning how to refute Catholicism. Now, blend that together with his Masters Degree in Systematic Theology and Doctorate in Biblical Studies along with a profound conversion to the Catholic Church and you have a fine teacher and dynamic preacher. Then add the additional spices of being a happy family man and the host of the intelligent and deeply spiritual “Ave Maria in the Afternoon” and you have the final product—the friendly, approachable, and engaging Dr. Marcus Peter.
Steve Ray
Author, Apologist, and Pilgrimage Leader
Short Bio
Dr. Marcus Peter is an internationally recognized Catholic preacher, public intellectual, culture commentator, biblical theologian, author, TV show host, and broadcaster whose journey from militant atheism to Catholic faith has inspired audiences around the world. After a profound encounter with Christ in 2008, he devoted himself to the study of Sacred Scripture, theology, philosophy, and the Church Fathers. What began as an effort to challenge and attack the Catholic faith became a journey home through the grace of God, culminating in his return to full communion with the Catholic Church on December 8, 2010.
Today, Dr. Peter has delivered more than 10,000 talks across the globe, helping Catholics discover the unity of Sacred Scripture through covenant theology, biblical typology, and the riches of the Catholic intellectual tradition. He is President of Ave Maria Communications, host of the internationally syndicated radio programs Ave Maria in the Afternoon and Unveiling the Covenants on EWTN and Ave Maria Radio, the host of multiple television and video series currently in production with EWTN, and contributing editor for Catholic World Report.
A prolific author, Dr. Peter has published four books, with four additional titles scheduled for release within the next two years. His writing has appeared in Catholic Answers, Crisis Magazine, Catholic World Report, the Acton Institute’s Religion & Liberty, The Catholic Herald (UK), Catholic Insight (Canada), and The New Oxford Review, The Imaginative Conservative, and other publications.
Dr. Peter earned a doctorate in Biblical Studies with a specialization in Biblical Covenant Theology and is currently pursuing a second doctorate in Biblical Covenant Theology and Ratzinger Studies at St. Mary’s University, Twickenham, London. Through his preaching, writing, and media ministry, he is dedicated to helping people encounter Jesus Christ more deeply, embrace the beauty of the Catholic faith, and understand the Bible as one unified story of God’s covenantal plan of salvation. He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with his bride Stephanie and their children.
Media Bio
Dr. Marcus Peter is an internationally recognized Catholic preacher, biblical theologian, author, and broadcaster. A former militant atheist, he returned to the Catholic Church after a profound encounter with Christ and now has delivered more than 10,000 talks worldwide. He is President of Ave Maria Communications and host of the internationally syndicated EWTN and Ave Maria Radio programs Ave Maria in the Afternoon and Unveiling the Covenants. Dr. Peter is the author of four books, with four more scheduled for publication next year, and his writing has appeared in leading Catholic publications, including Catholic Answers, Crisis Magazine, Catholic World Report, and Religion & Liberty. His passion is helping people encounter Jesus Christ through the unity of Sacred Scripture and the riches of the Catholic faith. He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with his bride Stephanie and their children. Follow his work at drmarcuspeter.com.
