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 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...

Episode 101 – Aquinas Answers: Why did Christ have to Die
Episode 101 - Aquinas Answers: Why did Christ have to Die In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss a pertinent topic for Holy Week. Why did Christ have to Die? We cover:- St. Thomas and the Summa- Was it "necessary"?- What are the effects of Christ's Passion and...

Episode 100: How to Deepen Your Faith
Episode 100: How to Deepen Your Faith In our 100th episode, Jason, Dr. Smith, and Dr. Bulzacchelli talk about the importance of faith and how they deepen their own faith.- What is faith and why it is important- The importance of deepening your faith- Good guides- Who...

Episode 99: Women and the Minor Orders: Canonical Considerations, Part 3
Episode 99: Women and the Minor Orders: Canonical Considerations, Part 3 In this episode, Dr. Bulzacchelli and Tyler Ross finish their discussion on Pope Francis’ Moto Propio allowing women into the ministries of acolyte and lector. We cover: - Ministry vs Orders-...

Episode 98: Women and the Minor Orders: Canonical Considerations, Part 2
Episode 98: Women and the Minor Orders: Canonical Considerations, Part 2 In this episode, Dr. Bulzacchelli and special guest, Tyler Ross, canon lawyer for the diocese of Knoxville continue their discussion on the minor orders. We cover:- Pope Paul VI Moto Propio of...

Episode 97: Women and the Minor Orders: Canonical Considerations, Part 1
Episode 97: Women and the Minor Orders: Canonical Considerations, Part 1 In this episode, Dr. Bulzacchelli is joined by special guest, Tyler Ross, canon lawyer for the Diocese of Knoxville to discuss issues around the minor orders and Pope Francis' decision to allow...

Episode 96: Discover your True Identity with St Thomas Aquinas
Episode 96: Discover your True Identity with St Thomas Aquinas In this episode, Jason and Dr. Smith discuss how find your identity according to St. Thomas Aquinas. We cover:- Why we need to understand ourselves- The problem with modern self-help- The Myth of Self and...