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 61: The Principles of Political Wisdom, Part II
The Principles of Political Wisdom, Part II In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss the third principle or the primacy of the common good. We cover:- Review of first two principles- Man is naturally political- The political community is the 'perfect' community-...
Episode 60: The Principles of Political Wisdom
The Principles of Political Wisdom In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss what the classics have to offer us with regards to political wisdom. We cover:- Political wisdom is not political science- Man is naturally political- Politics has a natural end, therefore...
Episode 59: Changing World, Unchanging God
Changing World, Unchanging God In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss St. Thomas' 2nd way of demonstrating God's existence. We cover:- We live in a changing world- Secondary or intermediary causes- The Efficient Cause- Absurd positions against this way-...
Episode 058 – Classical Realism: A Clear Path to Truth
Classical Realism: A Clear Path to Truth In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith continue their discussion on the Problem of Knowledge and discuss the topic of Classical Realism. We cover:- Overcoming errors to truth- Epistemology- Defining Classical Realism- Dialectic...
Episode 057 – The Problem of Knowledge
The Problem of Knowledge In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss issues surrounding the attainment of knowledge. we cover:- What is knowledge?- What is epistemology?- "How do you know that?"- Questions regarding "justification" of belief- Skepticism- Whether...
Episode 056 – Nature and Grace
Nature and Grace In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss the classical distinction between nature and grace. We cover:- Modern challenges to the classical distinction- What is nature/natural- Isn't everything from God?- The interaction of grace with nature- Real...
Episode 055 – The Reality of Human Evil
The Reality of Human Evil In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss the reality of human evil and the cultural disregard for it. We cover:- The denial or diminishing of the reality or gravity of human evil- Erroneous Arguments- Catholic Responses- Flatly against...
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-...
