All Good in the Brotherhood

Nate and Br. Francisco talk about the importance of self-knowledge through a discussion on their results from the Clifton Strengths Finder assessment, and how truly knowing yourself and others can lead to a more flourishing life.

Nate and Br. Francisco discuss what it means to be childlike and how we can regain this childlikeness in our lives.

Nate and Br. Francisco discuss how obedience and following the law involve much more than externals and truly requires charity.

The Whittaker brothers reflect on the nature of the liturgical season of Lent and the role it plays in the shaping and deepening of the Christian life.

The Whittaker brothers introduce the episode with the help of a very special guest. Afterwards, Nate and Br. Francisco turn their discussion towards the relationship between work and leisure. What is the purpose of work beyond utility and how can we have meaningful leisure without letting it become laziness?

The Whittaker brothers play a comical version of 20 (random) questions, and share in some good laughs.

Nate and Br. Francisco reflect on the growing realities of isolation and loneliness in Western culture and how to restore it to one of hope and authentic relationships.

The Whittaker brothers discuss the concept of moral relativism and its pervasive influence on our culture. They explore the consequences of following such a philosophy and offer suggestions on how to stand true to a belief in objective truth.

Tradition is a part of the human experience in many ways. Yet it is under attack for being "archaic and outdated". Nate and Br. Francisco discuss the need to maintain tradition in our lives and how changing it can often be very damaging to society and individuals.

Recorded 8/01/2022. Sports are an innate part of our culture. Whether it's football, the World Cup, or pickup beach volleyball, we all have a stake in competition. What should be the proper attitude of a Christian towards sports? Is competition an antithesis to charity, or does it teach perseverance and discipline? Nate and Br. Francisco discuss their thoughts on the hidden transcendental nature o...

Nate and Br. Francisco make a shift in their normal discussions and instead showcase their love for creative writing by reading aloud two short stories they wrote based on the same story prompt. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

Happy Thanksgiving! Join us for this special episode in which Nate and Br. Francisco share their favorite Thanksgiving traditions and memories as well as reflect on the nature of gratitude.

We all have to make sacrifices in our lives, some basic, some extremely difficult. Are some sacrifices better than others? What constitutes a true sacrifice versus a false one? Nate and Br. Francisco dive into these questions and more as they explore the true meaning of sacrifice and the need for it in our lives.

Nate and Br. Francisco discuss the relationship between faith and science. Should followers of faith be suspicious of science, and adherers to science disregard faith or is there in fact a way to reconcile the two? What truths about reality do both disciplines reveal? Listen and discover how science and faith are not in competition but are in fact the two wings by which a soul rises to truth.

Nate and Br. Francisco take a slight step back from philosophical discussions and share about their current life situations as a college student and Benedictine monk. The brothers discuss highs and lows of their present vocations and what it means to find truth, goodness, and beauty in one's present situation, especially in the ordinary.

Nate and Brother Francisco tackle the controversial idea of 'toxic masculinity'. They explore whether it is masculinity's essence or its misdirection that lead to it becoming toxic. The close by reflecting on the role virtue can play in countering this toxicity.

Nate and Br. Francisco discuss whether or not there exists objectively good music. If there is, how do we distinguish it from bad music, and what are its causes and effects? If there is objectively bad music, what are the implications of listening to it then? Finally, they explore the role music plays in the shaping of our personality and character.

Fact may be stranger than fiction, but is fiction truer than fact? Nate and Br. Francisco discuss the role of myth and fiction in the revelation and communication of truth. Is myth to be explored or shunned? Can myth in fact teach us truth beyond normal experience or reality?

Nate and Br. Francisco introduce themselves and share their inspiration and goal for the podcast. They dip their feet into the transcendentals of truth, goodness, beauty, and unity as they prepare to dive into them head first.