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 112 – Lessons from the Trial and Death of Socrates
Episode 112 - Lessons from the Trial and Death of Socrates In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss lessons to be learned from the trial and death of Socrates. We cover:- Historical background- Transition to democracy from Aristocracy- The Sophists, rhetoric, and...
Episode 111 – The Political Responsibility of Christians
Episode 108 - Death: Philosophical and Theological Perspectives In this episode of Take Every Thought Captive, Dr. Smith and Dr. Bulzaccelli discuss the role that Christians should play in the political sphere. What kinds of policies should Chrsitians support? What...
Episode 110 – The Unexamined Life is Not Worth Living: Why Philosophy is Necessary for Life
Episode 110 - The Unexamined Life is Not Worth Living: Why Philosophy is Necessary for Life In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss the necessity of philosophy. We cover:- Socrates "The unexamined life is not worth living."- What does philosophy do for the human...
Episode 109 – Vatican II and the Liturgy: What do the Documents Really Say?
Episode 109 - Vatican II and the Liturgy: What do the Documents Really Say? In this episode, Dr. Richard Bulzacchelli and Canonist, Tyler Ross discuss the liturgy as was envisioned by the documents of the Second Vatican Council. We cover:- Traditiones Custodes-...
Episode 107: Youth Ministry in an Age of Unbelief
Episode 107: Youth Ministry in an Age of Unbelief In this episode, Jason and Dr. Bulzacchelli discuss serious issues around the youth and belief. We cover:- relation-based youth ministry and the problem that people already don't believe- is relation based ministry...
Episode 106: Freedom in America: A Philosophical Defense
Episode 106: Freedom in America: A Philosophical Defense In this episode, Dr. Bulzacchelli and Dr. Smith discuss freedom as the founder's intended. We cover:– The Declaration of Independence– Influence of the English Philosophers– The Monarchy– Progressives’ concept...
Episode 105: Rival Versions of Happiness: Aristotle, Stoics, and Christians
Episode 105: Rival Versions of Happiness: Aristotle, Stoics, and Christians In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss rival points of view of happiness. We cover:- Aristotle's idea of happiness In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss rival points of view of...
Episode 104: Skojec, Dreher, and Clericalism
Episode 104: Skojec, Dreher, and Clericalism IIn this episode, Jason and Dr. Bulzacchelli discuss Steve Skojec's article, Rod Dreher's response, and the issue of clericalism. We cover:- Steve Skojec's article - skojecfile.steveskojec.com/p/against-c…ed-religion- Rod...
Episode 103: How to be Happy: Aristotle and the Good Life
Episode 103: How to be Happy: Aristotle and the Good Life In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith talk about happiness from a philosophical perspective. We cover:- Trying to define happiness- Happiness, Actions, Ends, and Goods- An end desired for its own sake- Imperfect...
Episode 102: Defending Natural Theology
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...
