Pints With Aquinas

John Henry Spann is a Catholic husband and a father to five children, who he lives with on his farm in the southern Appalachians. He has worked in secondary education at all levels from football coach to principal. He is passionate about authentic, Catholic education, and is currently the Dean of Academics, at an orthodox Catholic K-12 hybrid school north of Atlanta, GA He frequently speaks at col...

Dr. John Bergsma is a Full Professor of Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, in Steubenville, Ohio. He served as a Protestant pastor for four years before entering the Catholic Church in 2001 while pursuing a Ph. D. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. He specializes in the Old Testament and the Dead Sea Scrolls, graduating with high honors in 2004. Dr. Bergsma's links:...

Br. Lawrence Joshua Johnson entered the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in 2015 and professed final vows in 2021. He has ministered in the Bronx and Nicaragua and currently resides in Yonkers, NY. He graduated with a degree in Religious Studies from Brown University, holds an M.T.S. degree from the University of Notre Dame, and is currently a transitional deacon studying at St. Joseph's Seminary...

Father Chris Alar, MIC, is the Provincial Superior of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception in the United States and Argentina. He wrote and produced the popular "Divine Mercy 101" and "Explaining the Faith" YouTube series and is the author of the bestselling books After Suicide: There's Hope for Them and for You, as well as Understand...

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Fr. Jason Charron and his wife, Halyna live in Carnegie, PA. and are parents to seven children. He has been a priest in the Ukrainian Catholic Church since 2008, and currently serves in two parishes, as well as in a bi-ritual capacity with the Diocese of Pittsburgh. He has worked in education at the primary, secondary and post-secondary levels for ten years. 🍺 Want to Support Pints With Aquinas?...

The following 25 rules for spiritual warfare are drawn from that revelation, recorded in entry 1760 of Diary: Divine Mercy in My Soul. Jesus begins, "My daughter, I want to teach you about spiritual warfare," and proceeds to offer clear, concrete instructions—commands, warnings, and consolations—meant to strengthen her soul for battle. These words, though given to St. Faustina, speak to all who se...

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. is an instructor of dogmatic and moral theology at the Dominican House of Studies and an Assistant Director of the Thomistic Institute. He holds a doctorate from the University of Fribourg (Switzerland). He is the co-author of Credo: An RCIA Program and Marian Consecration with Aquinas as well as the author of Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly. His writing also appea...

Ismail Youssef, also known as Ish of Arabia, a former Muslim who left Islam to embrace Catholicism, rejecting what he sees as the contradictions, injustices, and oppressive teachings of Muhammad. Now, he dedicates his life to exposing the flaws of Islam and bringing the truth of Christianity to Muslims worldwide. Ismail produces hard-hitting videos that challenge Islamic doctrines and reveal the h...

Fr. Mark Goring CC, is a member of the Companions of the Cross, a new order of priests based in Ottawa, Ontario. He grew up in the town of Pembroke, in the Ottawa Valley. He joined the Companions of the Cross when he was 18 and was ordained to the priesthood in 2002, at the age of 26. Fr. Mark is the Assistant General Superior of the Companions of the Cross and is Pastor of St. Mary's Parish in Ot...

Fr. Seraphim Baalbaki, C.F.R. is a member of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. He earned a B.A. in Computer Science and Mathematics from Cornell University, an M.A. in Theology from the Franciscan University of Steubenville, and an M.A. in Catholic Philosophical Studies from St. Joseph's Seminary. He also began a Ph. D. in Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin. Fr. Seraphim's i...

Alex is the CEO & Co-Founder of Hallow, a Catholic app for prayer, meditation, music, bible, and sleep. Hallow has over one billion minutes prayed, 18 million downloads, 500 million prayers prayed, 200,000 five-star reviews, and is the #1 Catholic app in the world. Over Lent, Hallow became the #1 app in the app store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Eldredge is an author, counselor, and speaker best known for his book Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul, which explores biblical masculinity and the deep desires of a man's heart. Born in 1960, Eldredge has dedicated much of his work to spiritual formation, healing, and calling men and women to a more intimate relationship with God. He is the founder of Wild at Heart Minis...

Marcella Burke of Houston, Texas, is the founder and partner of Burke Law Group PLLC. Marcella began her legal career as an energy attorney in AmLaw 100 law firms, where she earned an equity partnership. She was appointed in the Trump Administration to serve in the Environmental Protection Agency as Deputy General Counsel. In addition to her extensive energy and environmental law background, Marce...

Richard G. DeClue, Jr., S.Th. D. is the Professor of Theology at the Word on Fire Institute. In addition to his undergraduate degree in theology (Belmont Abbey College), he earned three ecclesiastical degrees in theology at the Catholic University of America. He specializes in systematic theology with a particular interest and expertise in the thought of Joseph Ratzinger / Pope Emeritus Benedict X...

Dr. Scott Hahn is a renowned biblical scholar, author, and speaker who has had a profound impact on both Protestant and Catholic communities. He is married to Kimberly, with whom he has six children and eighteen grandchildren. Dr. Hahn is the Chair of Biblical Theology and the New Evangelization at Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he has taught since 1990. He is also the founder of the...

Erick Ybarra is a revert to the Catholic faith from Protestantism and has spent over a decade studying the doctrinal nature of the divisions that exist within Christendom, particularly between Catholics and Eastern Orthodox, as well as Protestantism. He is a speaker that has appeared on various social media outlets, but is known most especially for his contribution as a co-host of Youtube's Reason...

Dr. John Bergsma is a Full Professor of Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville in Steubenville, Ohio. He served as a Protestant pastor for four years before entering the Catholic Church in 2001, while pursuing a Ph. D. in Theology at the University of Notre Dame. Specializing in the Old Testament and the Dead Sea Scrolls, Dr. Bergsma graduated with high honors in 2004. He is the aut...

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Christopher West is a renowned Catholic author, speaker, and theologian, widely recognized for his engaging presentations on St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body. With a passion for making profound theological concepts accessible to modern audiences, Christopher has spent over two decades inspiring individuals to discover the beauty of human love in God's divine plan. As the founder and preside...

Dr. Carrie Gress is a Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C., and a Scholar at the Institute for Human Ecology at the Catholic University of America. She holds a doctorate in philosophy and is the co-editor of the online women's magazine, Theology of Home. Dr. Gress is a prolific author, with books including The Anti-Mary Exposed, The End of Woman, and The Marian Option....

Dr. Larry Chapp is a retired professor of theology who taught for twenty years at DeSales University in Pennsylvania. He holds a doctorate from Fordham University, specializing in the theology of Hans Urs von Balthasar. Dr. Chapp is also the co-founder of the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker Farm in Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania. A former Evangelical Protestant, he returned to the Catholic Church and is k...

Devin Schadt is a dedicated husband, father, and co-founder of the Fathers of St. Joseph, an apostolate committed to revitalizing authentic fatherhood. As an acclaimed author and speaker, Devin has written influential books such as "Joseph's Way: 80 Days to Unlocking Your Power as a Father" and "CUSTOS: Total Consecration Through Saint Joseph," which explore the spirituality of St. Joseph and the...

Siaka Massaquoi is a versatile actor, producer, and writer. With a passion for storytelling and a knack for engaging audiences, Siaka has also made a mark in the world of podcasts and online media, collaborating with influential voices like JP Sears and The Babylon Bee. Off-screen, Siaka is a devoted husband and father, celebrating his recent milestones with his wife, Charlotte, and their son, Xav...

Jonathan Pageau is a French-Canadian icon carver, YouTuber and public speaker on symbolism, religion and the Orthodox faith. He is the editor of the Orthodox Arts Journal, the host of the Symbolic World blog and podcast and founder of Symbolic World Press. 🍺 Get episodes a week early, 🍺 score a free PWA beer stein, and 🍺 enjoy exclusive streams with me! Become an annual supporter at https://mat...