Intellectual Catholicism

Thomas Farrar argues for the deity and personhood of the Holy Spirit. We conclude by reflecting on the meaning and significance of the Trinity. 

Thomas Farrar summarizes his previous presentation and provides MORE evidence that Jesus is God. 

Thomas Farr presents scriptural evidence for the deity of Christ. 

Erick Ybarra presents seven propositions on Melchizedek and the Last Supper that, together, constitute a case for  transubstantiation.  Erick discusses Paul's eucharistic texts and Orthodox and Protestant objections. 

Joe Heschmeyer discusses how Pope Leo took down the robber council "Ephesus II" (449 AD) and what this means for the debate between Catholics and Orthodox on papal authority. 

Seraphim Hamilton, an Orthodox biblical theologian, discusses his journey from theistic evolution to young earth creationism. Seraphim's views are not the host's own views. 

Hassan Ahmad, a graduate of Princeton and current Harvard student, discusses his conversion from Islam to Roman Catholicism. He also explains why he didn't become Eastern Orthodox and Protestant. 

How do you defend the Trinity? What are some pitfalls to avoid? Thomas Farrar discusses these vital points, including an overlooked early historical document in favor of the Trinity. 

Suan talks to one of his classmates at Harvard University, Sea-Yun Pius Joung, who is also a brilliant Catholic thinker. 

Ben Bollinger, a promising young Orthodox thinker, raises a new argument against sola scriptura. Suan, an ex-Protestant Catholic, offers some pushback. 

Seraphim Hamilton discusses how Protestants and Orthodox/Catholics interpret the Bible differently and flaws in the Protestant hermeneutic. 

Erick Ybarra responds to Gavin Ortlund's case against Vatican I based on Pope Vigilius and the witness of other scholars by providing the evidence for Vatican I in the first 1,000 years of Christianity. 

In this presentation, Suan Sonna argues that there is a plausible case to be made of development from the apostles to Nicaea II on the matter of image veneration. Suan first responds to Gavin Ortlund's objection that Nicaea II rejects development in the cultic use of images from the apostles to the Council. Suan accomplishes this by examining the decree and sessions of the Council. The second sect...

According to the Bible and Second Temple Judaism, who or what is Satan? Thomas Farrar explores this question with immense clarity and rigor. 

Jimmy Akin explains the Catholic Church's openness and limits on evolutionary theory. 

Did Matthew or Mark come first? David defends Matthean priority. 

Dr. David Instone-Brewer discusses Jewish law and rabbis during the time of Jesus. 

Scott Hahn discusses how to deal with emotional objections to the Catholic Church. 

In this episode, Suan Sonna responds to a popular Protestant argument for sola scriptura: Jesus condemns traditions in Matthew 15 and Mark 7. Does this refute Catholicism? No. 

Suan Sonna comprehensively responds to Gavin Ortlund's case for sola scriptura in his debate with Trent Horn. Michael Lofton of Reason Theology hosted Suan.

Thomas Farrar talks about his journey from the Christadelphian sect to Catholicism. Along the way, we discuss his incredible life journey, his work in biblical scholarship, and especially the Peter-Eliakim argument for the papacy.

New Testament scholar Jason A. Staples discusses a subtle proof that Jesus referred to Himself as YHWH, the God of Israel. 

The Catholic Brothers, Daniel and Steven, discuss their response to Gavin Ortlund's critique of icon veneration. 

Tyler McNabb, a former Protestant philosopher, discusses his conversion and current research.  Check out his channel: https://www.youtube.com/@furtheringchristendom714  

Fr. Christiaan Kappes and William Albrecht return to talk about their new book "The Complete Guide to the Papacy in the Bible". They discuss on this show multiple fascinating topics including Paul's rebuke of Peter and its consequences for the Early Church.