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 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...
Episode 76 – Against Modern Hope: Pope Benedict XVI on Authentic Hope
Episode 76 - Against Modern Hope: Pope Benedict XVI on Authentic Hope In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss some distortions of hope or misrepresentations of hope. We cover: - The rival of Christian Hope according to Pope Benedict XVI- "Exiles in the desert"-...
Episode 75: What is ‘Christian’ about Hope?
Episode 75: What is 'Christian' about Hope? In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss different aspects of hope. We cover:- The idea of hope- The passion of hope according to St. Thomas- The object of kinds of hope- Natural hope- The Virtue of Hope vs Passion of...
Episode 74: The Capital Sins, Part 3: Wrath, Sloth, and Pride
The Capital Sins, Part 3: Wrath, Sloth, and Pride In this episode, Drs. Smith and Bulzacchelli wrap up their series on the capital sins. We cover: - Propensity to wrath and justified anger- Proportionality- Modern Entitlement and wrath- Forgiveness, pain, and wrath-...
Episode 73: The Capital Sins, Part 2: Envy and Love of Praise
The Capital Sins, Part 2: Envy and Love of Praise In this episode, Drs. Smith and Bulzacchelli continue their discussion of the capital sins talking about envy and vanity. They cover: 1. The place of envy in the list2. Envy in the Parables3. St Thomas and envy – habit...
