Catholicism in the Car

In this episode, I discuss three common views about God and his relation to humanity: the "clockmaker" god, theistic personalism, and classical theism. I also discuss the question of annihilationism in relation to Hell from a Christian perspective. Find the original YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxX13Yjjkzs OUR NEW WEBSITE: www.catholicisminthecar.com If you wish to SUPPORT o...

This is the first VIDEO I have made in the car (the rest have been only audio). This is just a fun episode :D  I say in the video that this episode will not be posted for awhile -- but I just said, "what the heck" and posted it now anyway.   You can find the YouTube Link to the video version of this podcast episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0n1BPlLQpQ&ab_channel=Catholic...

This is the final episode on this short series on the Spiritual life. I discuss the Unitive stage (aka. the stage of "Perfection") and I try to describe it in a relational manner. Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Republic, Player FM, and Stitcher. Also find us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/chan...

This episode discusses the Dark Night of the Soul as described by St. John of the Cross as well as how it relates to the third stage of the spiritual life: The Unitive Stage. Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Republic, Player FM, and Stitcher. Also find us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U...

In this episode, I discuss the Unitive stage (aka. the stage of "Perfection"). I discuss this notion of perfection and what Catholics mean by the saying, "Man can become perfect, by the grace of God." Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Republic, Player FM, and Stitcher. Also find us on: YouTube: https:/...

This is a podcast version of a YouTube video I made, which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0InMBF3GymY In this video, I discuss the question: "Can humans change their behavior if given enough time?" There are four (4) options that I cover in this episode, although these 4 options are not exhaustive answers to the question.  Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, G...

This is a podcast version of a YouTube video I made, which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOb0Cpx2_Nc This episode discusses the question of "whether human beings are innately good", and the different sets of answers that various groups of Christians give to this question; as well as how naturalists amd/or nominalists might approach this question.  Find Catholicism in the...

This episode examines the second stage (The Illuminative Stage) within the spiritual life, as described by Fr. Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P. and many saints. Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Republic, Player FM, and Stitcher. Also find us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeCdyv4dtHnU45...

This episode gives an overview and introduction to the stages of the spiritual life as compiled by Fr. Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P. We focus especially on the first of these stages: the Purgative Stage, while the other two stages and the dark nights in between each stage will be expounded on in subsequent episodes.

This episode examines my argumentation as to why the "Ordinary Form" (Novus Ordo) of the Roman Rite within the Catholic Church ought to return to an Ad Orientum (Facing the East) positioning.  Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Republic, Player FM, and Stitcher. Also find us on: YouTube: https://www.you...

This episode examines the topic of aesthetics (beauty) on a religiously practical level: Liturgy. I discuss the purpose of Liturgy, how it corresponds to human nature, and offer my three wishes for liturgical reform in the present-day Catholic Church. Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Republic, Player...

This episode discusses the errors in many of the modern understandings of beauty, and how beauty can be a tool for evangelization.  Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Republic, Player FM, and Stitcher. Also find us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeCdyv4dtHnU4504ILGOQTg Facebook: http...

In this episode we examine the topic of Beauty, which in philosophy is called "Aesthetics." We discuss how beauty can be known, along with a definition of beauty. Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Republic, Player FM, and Stitcher. Also find us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeCdyv4dtHnU...

This episode discusses the Four (4) Temperaments and their relationship to this whole discussion of Metaphysical Realism vs Nominalism. Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Republic, Player FM, and Stitcher. Also find us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeCdyv4dtHnU4504ILGOQTg Facebook: https...

This episode offers an argument for a Realist metaphysics -- as opposed to a metaphysics of Nominalism. We examine William of Ockham's Nominalism, as opposed to Realism, and why I see Realism as a more sound metaphysical option. We also look at examples such as our senses, quantum physics, etc. and how these offer evidence for Realism.

This episode examines how the bodies of both men and women show us what the sexual act is ordered to, and how this is (of itself) an argument against contraception. We also discuss my brief, condensed summary of the Theology of the Body as put forth by St. John Paul II.  Please forgive the wind blowing in the background of this episode, and the audio quality issues that ensue because of that....

In this episode, we continue to examine our argument against contraception by focusing upon Metaphysics. We give an overview of what the term Metaphysics means and how it relates to the subject at hand. Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Republic, Player FM, and Stitcher. Also find us on: YouTube: https...

This episode gives an argument against the use of contraceptives from the view of natural law. It was cut short at the end, but will be continued in a second episode entitled "An Argument against Contraception 2." Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Republic, Player FM, and Stitcher. Also find us on: You...

Is our morality determined by our worldview? Or can persons of various worldviews agree upon the vast majority of morality. This episode examines how Muslims, Christians, Atheists, Agnostics, Jews, etc. can agree about many points (if not most points) of morality. Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Repu...

In this episode, I discuss my current situation as regards employment (as of the Summer of 2022) in the field of Land Surveying. I also discuss the differences between a Protestant and Catholic work ethic. Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Republic, Player FM, and Stitcher. Also find us on: YouTube: ht...

What is the value of work? This episode examines this question, questions of love of self and neighbor, and family values. Should both or one parent work? Should the husband or the wife work? All of these questions are addressed in this episode.

SPECIAL EDITION! My commentary on the overturning of Roe vs Wade. 

This episode continues talking about the Historical Critical Method of Biblical Criticism, but with a focus on one of its sources: Modernism -- the first fruit of secular culture. In this episode we discuss many of the roots of Modernism, and also discuss its effects: Slavery, Racism, Eugenics, Ageism, Abortion, Physician-Assisted Suicide, etc.  After this, we turn to talking about how Modern...

This episode examines some reflections that I have on Dr. Brant Pitre and Dr. John Bergsma's book "A Catholic Introduction to the Bible: The Old Testament." I particularly reflect upon what Pitre and Bergsma say in the book regarding the Historical Critical Method of Biblical Criticism, and give some philosophical implications of this type of Criticism. I mention Julius Wellhausen, and offer a sma...

This is the final episode on the argument for Catholicism from Realism. This episode mainly focuses on why Nominalism is opposed to Realism (and why Nominalism is a faulty view).  Find Catholicism in the Car on: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Audible, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Republic, Player FM, and Stitcher. Also find us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com...