Episode 102: Defending Natural Theology In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss the importance of natural theology. We cover:- Natural Theology hesitancy among Christians- Defining our terms- From Effects to Causes- Common objections- "Ontotheology"- Causal...

Episode 101 - Aquinas Answers: Why did Christ have to Die In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss a pertinent topic for Holy Week. Why did Christ have to Die? We cover:- St. Thomas and the Summa- Was it "necessary"?- What are the effects of Christ's Passion and...

Episode 100: How to Deepen Your Faith In our 100th episode, Jason, Dr. Smith, and Dr. Bulzacchelli talk about the importance of faith and how they deepen their own faith.- What is faith and why it is important- The importance of deepening your faith- Good guides- Who...

Episode 99: Women and the Minor Orders: Canonical Considerations, Part 3 In this episode, Dr. Bulzacchelli and Tyler Ross finish their discussion on Pope Francis’ Moto Propio allowing women into the ministries of acolyte and lector. We cover: - Ministry vs Orders-...

Episode 98: Women and the Minor Orders: Canonical Considerations, Part 2 In this episode, Dr. Bulzacchelli and special guest, Tyler Ross, canon lawyer for the diocese of Knoxville continue their discussion on the minor orders. We cover:- Pope Paul VI Moto Propio of...

Episode 97: Women and the Minor Orders: Canonical Considerations, Part 1 In this episode, Dr. Bulzacchelli is joined by special guest, Tyler Ross, canon lawyer for the Diocese of Knoxville to discuss issues around the minor orders and Pope Francis' decision to allow...

Episode 96: Discover your True Identity with St Thomas Aquinas In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss how find your identity according to St. Thomas Aquinas. We cover:- Why we need to understand ourselves- The problem with modern self-help- The Myth of Self and...

Episode 95: St. Robert Bellarmine and Communion In this episode, Jason and Dr. Bulzacchelli discuss the issue of communion in the Catholic Church. We cover:- The origins of division- The need for communion- St. Robert Bellarmine's 3 Aspects of Communion - "Extra...

Episode 94: Getting Your Mind Straight in 2021 In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss some dispositions we should have going into 2021 and what Catholic wisdom and classical philosophy can offer us. We cover:- State of Affairs- Clarity- Ultimate End- Well...

Episode 93: Conservatism: Advantages and Disadvantages In this episode, Dr. Bulzacchelli and Dr. Smith are joined by our special guest, Joseph Grossheim, a doctoral student in philosophy at the University of St. Thomas’ Thomistic Institute to discuss Conservatism in...

Episode 92: Why Progressiveness is Wrong In this episode, Dr. Bulzacchelli and Dr. Smith are joined by our special guest, Joseph Grossheim, a doctoral student in philosophy at the University of St. Thomas’ Thomistic Institute to discuss Progressivism in political...

Episode 91: The Myth of Self, Part 2 Jason and Dr. Smith continue their discussion on the false idea of "true self". We cover: - Undefined consciousness - The "true self" vs the "false self" - Writings of Richard Rohr - Centering Prayer - Buddhist and Hindu influences...

Episode 90: The Myth of Self In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss the erroneous and modern idea of "self." We cover:- The pervasiveness of "self"- Philosophical foundations- Descartes and Kant- Undefined consciousness- Arguments against the idea of "self" Read...

Episode 89: Divine Providence and the Patience of Martyrs In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss the topic of divine providence in relation to difficult and uncertain times. We cover:- God as First Cause- Summa Prima Pars, Question 22- God in history- The...

Episode 88 - Modern Political Ideas in the Light of Christian Faith and Right Reason In this episode, Dr. Bulzacchelli, Dr. Smith and special guest, Dcn. Bob Gorman, Emeritus Professor of Political Science, discuss Dr. Smith's new book, Understanding Modern Political...