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 054 – The Destructive Effects of Modernism on 20th Century Catechesis
The Destructive Effects of Modernism on 20th Century Catechesis In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss Modernism and Anthropocentrism in Catechesis throughout the 20th century. We cover:- The philosophical underpinnings of Modernism- The influence of Kant- What...
Episode 053 – Dominicans vs Franciscans: Universals and the Struggle for the Medieval Mind
Dominicans vs Franciscans: Universals and the Struggle for the Medieval Mind In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss the idea of Universals and trace its development in Medieval thought. We cover:- Plato and the Idea of Universals- Universals and Particulars-...
Episode 052 – Dare We Hope that All Men are Saved?
Dare We Hope that All Men are Saved? In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss salvation and the idea that all men might be saved. We cover:- Hans Urs Von Balthasar and Bishop Barron- Strict Universalism- Scriptural Passages pointing to universalism and damnation-...
Episode 051 – The Importance of Theology for Marriage and Family: The Legacy of John Paul II
The Importance of Theology for Marriage and Family: The Legacy of John Paul II Dr. Smith and Dr. Bulzacchelli discuss the legacy of John Paul II and in particular his moral theology. In this episode we cover: - The philosophical project of JP II- The gift of self in...
Episode 050 – Knowing God
Knowing God In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss knowledge and God. Sometimes people speak of heart knowledge and head knowledge, but what is this really? We discuss:- Knowledge and relationship- Knowledge and emotions- Love and knowledge- Doctrine as God...
Episode 049 – Celibacy and Married Priests
Celibacy and Married Priests In this episode, Jason and Dr. Bulzacchelli discuss the issues of celibacy and married priests, We discuss:- Celibacy in Sacred Scripture- Permanent diaconate and Sacred Scripture- Paul to Timothy about bishops- "One woman man"- Church as...
Episode 048 – Purpose in Being
Purpose in Being In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith continue their discussion on Metaphysics talking about the aspect of purpose and how it is found in being. We discuss:- Reality, being, and meaning- "Adulting"- Parts and arrangement of reality- Design in nature-...
Episode 047 – Authentic Being And Metaphysics
Authentic Being And Metaphysics In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss the importance of metaphysics and the connection of being to truth, beauty, and goodness. We discuss:- What is metaphysics- First Causes and the question of 'Why?'- What is being- Meaning and...
Episode 046 – Shavuot and Pentecost
Shavuot and Pentecost In this episode, Jason and Dr. Bulzacchelli discuss the Jewish Festival of Shavuot and the Christian feast of Pentecost. We discuss:- What is the Festival of Shavuot?- The idea of gift- The Torah as gift- Gift and Reception- Waiting and replacing...
Episode 045 – Authentic Goodness
Authentic Goodness In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith continue their discussion on authenticity, this time addressing Goodness. We discuss:- Authentic Goodness and Ethics- "Shared Ethical Discourse"- Lost Vocabulary- Emotivism- Goodness tied to Reality- Goodness is...
