Take Every Thought Captive Podcast
“The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” - 2 Cor 10:4-5
Episode 86: Marxism and the Human Person
Episode 86: Marxism and the Human Person In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith finish their series on Marxism. We cover:- Marx's view of the fulfillment of history- The evolution of conscience- Three critiques of Marxism - Flawed Anthropology- Reduction of the Human...
Episode 85: Marxism, Culture, And Capitalism
Episode 85: Marxism, Culture, And Capitalism In this episode, Jason an Dr. Smith continue their discussion on Marxism. We cover:- Review of Hegel's view history- Marx and culture- The dialectic- Capitalism as a necessary stage- Marx's critique of capitalism- Revolt of...
Episode 84: Introduction to Marxism
Episode 84: Introduction to Marxism In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss Marxism. We cover:- The resurgence of Marxism- The historical context of Karl Marx- Kant and Idealism- Hegelian view of history- The "Geist"- The materialism of Marxism- Freedom in the...
Episode 83: The Cultivation of Natural Law
Episode 83: The Cultivation of Natural Law In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith continue their discussion of the natural law. We cover:- Natural Law known in degrees- Must be cultivated- Do Good, Avoid Evil- Responsibilities derived from Natural Law- Private Property-...
Episode 82- Written on the Heart: Introduction to Natural Law
Episode 82- Written on the Heart: Introduction to Natural Law In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss natural law. We cover:- Christianity and Natural law- Legacy of natural law- Basic position- Known by all but to different degree- Two Hypothesis and evidence-...
Episode 81 – In the Breach: The Legacy Of Pope St. John Paul II
Episode 81 - In the Breach: The Legacy Of Pope St. John Paul II In this episode, Jason and Dr. Bulzacchelli discuss how Pope St, John Paul II stood in the breach in many different ways. We cover:- The historical context- The breach in philosophical approaches-...
Episode 80 – Modern Philosophy: David Hume
Episode 80 - Modern Philosophy: David Hume In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss the ideas ad influence of David Hume. We cover:- The period of Modern Philosophy- Who was David Hume- The influence of Hume on other philosophers- Newton and Hume- Hume's...
Episode 79 – Modern Philosophy: Science, Reason, and Autonomy
Episode 79 - Modern Philosophy: Science, Reason, and Autonomy In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss his new course on Modern Philosophy. We cover:- Time period- What led to 'modern' philosophy- Historical context- Effects of Scientific Revolution- Man's ability...
Episode 78: The Principle of Double Effect
Episode 78: The Principle of Double Effect In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss the intricacies of the Principle of Double Effect. We cover: - Review of the sources of morality- The 4 rules of the Principle of Double Effect- Independent consequences and...
Episode 77: The Morality of Human Actions
Episode 77: The Morality of Human Actions In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss the judgment of human actions according to St. Thomas. We cover:- Human actions vs Acts of man- The contribution of St.Thomas- Proximate end- The sources of morality- Everything...
