Jacob Buscher

Cutting The Gordian Knot

Religion EN ↓ 237 episodes

Lighthearted and informative commentary on theological, philosophical, societal, and economic topics all from a Catholic perspective.

Author

Jacob Buscher

Category

Religion

Podcast website

www.thegordianknot.org

Latest episode

Apr 21, 2026

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Episodes

Adam & Eve with John Derosa 21.01.2023

Read his article here: https://peacefulscience.org/articles/survey-adam-eve-catholic/

Artificial Intelligence (with an AI cohost for the Mailbag) 14.01.2023

We talk philosophy, the ins and outs of how artificial Intelligence works, and tackle all sorts of other fun questions in the mail bag.

Rerum Novarum Part 5: The Grand Finale 07.01.2023

I know we finally finished it! Im as surprised as you are. These are great paragraphs we’re going through this episode, you won’t want to miss it.

Whoa! It’s almost Epiphany! 04.01.2023

We talk all things Epiphany.

Rerum Novarum part 4: Wages, Unions, Strikes and more. 30.12.2022

I bumble through a record breaking 20 paragraphs covering wages, unions, strikes and more.

Is Christmas Pagan? 19.12.2022

Yea, No. http://www.dec25th.info/Unto%20You%20Is%20Born%20This%20Day.html https://taylormarshall.com/2012/12/yes-christ-was-really-born-on-december.html. https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/st-boniface-and-the-christmas-tree https://www.historicmysteries.com/history-of-christmas-carols/

Fr. Gregory Pine on Tobacco and Sanctity 16.12.2022

Two grown men wander aimlessly through a sea of linguistic flourishes, unexpected digressions, and spontaneous giggling.

Slavery Reparations? 14.12.2022

We read from Booker T. Washington and Thomas Sowell, make a number of arguments philosophical, biblical, and economic why it’s a bad idea to pay slavery reparations.

The Irreducibility of The Human Person with Dr. Mark Spencer 10.12.2022

We have a wide ranging chat about his new book. Buy it right here: https://www.amazon.com/Irreducibility-Human-Person-Catholic-Synthesis/dp/0813235200

Rerum Novarum Part 3 (Christian Charity and Stuff) 03.12.2022

We get through a few more paragraphs, talk about Christian charity, the roles of the rich and the poor, and the necessity of virtue.

The Lord’s Prayer 30.11.2022

We read some Thomas Aquinas and explore the Lord’s prayer in English and in Latin.

Rerum Novarum part 2 26.11.2022

We read paragraph 10-19 and add some commentary along the way.

What’s in Rerum Novarum? 19.11.2022

Who better to read through this Papel encyclical with then you! You get my commentary as I read line by line from this important encyclical on the relation of labor and capital.

Interview with “The Other Paul” on Sola Scriptura 12.11.2022

We had a lovely chat about the Anglican View of Sola Scriptura and we contrasted with the Roman Catholic view. website: https://www.theotherpaul64.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheOtherPaul Gab: https://gab.com/Paulos SubscribeStar ): https://subscribestar.com/the-other-paul

Young Earth Creationism vs Atheistic Evolution (Why everybody’s wrong) 05.11.2022

We talk about DNA, Fossils, Philosophy, Jewish thinkers, rocks, and more

Pascals wager is stronger than you think 29.10.2022

We read what Pascal said about his wager. We discuss whether or not you actually have to be 50-50 on something to use it. And we talk about what ways that we come to belief.

Student loan forgiveness and the mail bag 22.10.2022

We talk about the economic and moral implications of student loan forgiveness and how exactly money and debt work.

Dr. Robert Delfino on the 5th Way 19.10.2022

Dr. Delfino joins us to clarify what the 5th way really means, and answer some common questions and objections. Link to Barnes' book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01L27MSZE/. Norris Clark Quote: “The ordering of the natural properties of these elements [in the Universe] towards dynamic interaction must be constituted prior (priority of causal dependence, not necessarily temporal priority) to...

End of the World (part 2) 666, Simon the Magician and more 10.10.2022

We talk about the number 666, end times economics, and much more.

The End of The World! (Part 1) 05.10.2022

We’re gonna be going through the cleansing at the temple as recorded in each one of the 4 gospels, talk about how that prefigures the end of the world, dive into Matthew 24, talk about the abomination that brings desolation and set the stage for so much more.

Aliens (and the mailbag returns) 01.10.2022

We talk all about aliens, UFOs, alien biology, and what the theological applications would be.

Freewill, Determinism, and Hell 24.09.2022

We survey some important thinkers, dive into some metaphysics, and answer common questions.

What’s up with Moses striking the Rock? 19.09.2022

Why did Moses strike the rock twice? Why did he get in such big trouble? What does this have to do with Christ and what does it mean for today.

Monarchy vs. Aristocracy vs. Democracy 16.09.2022

We look at strengths and weaknesses or each system and consult Aquinas, Aristotle, Plato and Augustine. At the end I give some of my thoughts on ideal government structure.

The Catholic Gospel vs Faith Alone 12.09.2022

I defend the Catholic view of salvation against Faith Alone.

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