Life After Philosophy

Erika Ahern is a seasoned journalist, Managing Editor for Refine , CatholicVote's lifestyle newsletter, and co-host of the LOOPcast. Her writing has appeared in USA Today, Washington Examiner, and other publications. She is a contributing author and editor for CatholicVote’s 2024 book For God, Country, and Sanity: How Catholics Can Save America . She appears regularly as a guest on podcasts and ta...

Joey Wolfensberger is a full time faculty member in the Humanities Department at Montgomery College, in Maryland. He graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University with a bachelor’s degree in 2020, with 4 majors: philosophy theology, sociology, and criminal justice. In 2022 he earned a MA in Philosophical Studies degree from the same institution. He has taught philosophy at Montgomery College, Mount S...

Patrick Gill is a blacksmith of 16 years' experience and an adjunct professor of philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University. He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from the Catholic University of America in 2016, a Master of Business Administration degree from Mount St. Mary's in 2019, and a Master of Theological Science degree from Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2025...

Zachary Robinson is Chief Scientist at Rising Tide, a startup that automates and optimizes business operations for last-mile logistics companies. He has 12 years of experience in algorithm development, applied mathematics, applied magnetics, digital signal processing, data analysis, software development, and more. He is a 2017 graduate of Mount St. Mary’s University with a Master of Arts in Philos...

R.J. Matava is Dean of the Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College and Associate Professor of Theology. He has taught at Christendom since 2010. He graduated in 2002 from Mount St. Mary's University. He then earned an MA in Theology from the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington DC, and a PhD in theology from the University of St....

Harry Scherer graduated from Mount St Mary's University in 2022 with a triple major in philosophy, politics, and economics (PPE), history and Latin. He later earned a Master of Arts in human rights at The Catholic University of America. Harry’s writing has been featured in The American Conservative, the Washington Examiner, The Lamp, Newsweek, The Federalist, and other publications. He current...

Edgar Beltrán is Rome correspondent for The Pillar, a US based Catholic news site. He completed his bachelor’s degree in philosophy in 2020 at the Universidad Católica Cecilio Acosta in Maracaibo, Venezuela. He then earned a research master’s in philosophy of mind and science at Radboud University in the Netherlands, graduating in 2024 with a thesis on Aquinas and the philosophy of neuroscience. 0...

Eamonn Clark is an American doctoral student living in Rome, and a 2014 graduate of Mount St. Mary's University. 0:00 American in Rome 3:00 Conclave 5:22 Doctoral Studies 8:11 Teaching Prospects 10:19 Clericalism 11:44 Hopes for Pope Leo XIV 15:49 History of the Popes 18:38 Fundraising for Third World Ministries 21:11 Philosophy vs Theology 27:08 NFP Project 30:07 Advice to Students Hosted by Chri...

Emma Smith has worked in a homeless shelter, in a public defender's office, and on a farm. She is a 2023 graduate of Mount St. Mary's University. 0:00 Introduction 2:55 Volunteer DC Ministry 4:43 Murder 11:12 Existentialism 13:18 Leaving DC for the Farm 20:42 Adulthood 22:58 Advice to Students Hosted by Christopher Anadale

Fr. Chad Arnold is Director of Seminarians for the Catholic diocese of Wichita, Kansas. He earned a B.A. in Philosophy from Conception Seminary College in 2006 and was ordained a priest in 2010. 0:00 Introduction 3:42 House of Formation 11:00 Propaedeutic Year 15:53 Every priest a philosopher? 18:12 Philosophy Among the Laity 20:53 Catholic Philosophy of Life 23:09 Advice to Discerners Hosted by C...

Makala Harrison is a graduate student in entomology at the University of Maryland and a 2024 graduate of Mount St. Mary's University. 0:00 Introduction 3:21 Daddy Longlegs Project 8:45 Philosophy in Retrospect 11:21 Closeted Philosophers 16:57 Teaching 21:50 Covert Instruction 26:01 Pluralism vs Common Vision 31:04 Advice to Students Hosted by Christopher Anadale

Clips from the 11 episodes of Season 3 of Life After Philosophy, Aug-Oct 2024. Season 4 premieres summer 2025. 0:00 Deep State 6:25 Luxury Beliefs 9:35 Chat GPT 12:26 Masculine Identity 15:59 Moral Exemplars 20:54 Latin 26:15 Modern Philosophy 32:43 Alan Rickman 36:18 Enhanced Experience 38:26 Justice 41:27 Aquinas Hosted by Christopher Anadale

Brett Snow is... 0:00 Religious Education 5:10 Philosophy 9:19 Faith Formation 15:34 Young Adults 22:19 Advice for Students Hosted by Christopher Anadale Links:

Daniel Scully is a prosecutor in the District Attorney's Office of Queens County, New York. He is a 2018 graduate of Mount St. Mary's University with a philosophy major and earned his JD from Fordham University School of Law in 2023. 0:00 Path to Now 5:00 Intake Bureau 10:05 Justice System 12:36 Law School 15:59 Working in the System 21:10 Discerning 24:19 Philosophy in the Prosecutor'...

David McGinley (MSMU Class of 2011) is a husband, father, CPA, and cancer survivor. He is also the brother of Stephen McGinley, interviewed in Episode 18: THE FARMER. He took philosophy courses as part of the Mount St. Mary's Core Curriculum. 0:00 Introduction 1:13 Cancer Story 11:24 Full Time Sick 15:13 Philosophy Consolation 23:44 Enhanced Experience 25:46 Advice to Students Hosted by Christ...

Dr. Brian Tullius graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2003 with a BA double major in in philosophy and biology, and then completed an MA in philosophy. He earned an MD from University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 2008 and did a pediatric internship at Naval Medical Center San Diego, but then was selected as a flight surgeon. He got his wings in Pensacola and then went to...

Mother Asterone Dodeka Garry (MSMU Class of 2010) is a sister of the Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matará community (Servadoras), part of the religious family of the Institute of the Incarnate Word (IVE). She is also the local superior of the Servadoras missionary community in Thurmont, Maryland, and a collaborator for the Cornelio Fabro Cultural Project. Hosted by Christopher Anadale 0:0...

Fr. Dylan Schrader is a priest of the diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri. Fr. Schrader completed his philosophy studies at Conception Seminary College in 2006. He was ordained in 2010, and completed a PhD in systematic theology at the Catholic University of America in 2019. He is currently pastor of parishes in Westphalia and Folk, Missouri, and teaches regularly for the Veterum Sapientia Institu...

Dr. Edward David is a (former) postdoctoral fellow at Oxford University, and now Lecturer in Ethics and Values in the Department for Theology and Religious Studies, King's College London, as well as Director of the Associateship of King's College. He earned an MA in Philosophical Studies degree from Mount St. Mary's University in 2010. 0:00 Introduction 1:12 Update August 2024 6:57 Ori...

Fr. Etienne Huard OSB is a Benedictine monk of Conception Abbey in Conception, Missouri. Fr. Etienne holds a BA in Philosophy (2009) from Conception Seminary College, as well as Master of Divinity, MA in Systematic Theology, and MS in Psychology degrees. He teaches Scripture, Theology, and Psychology at Conception, and is the director of seminary liturgy and director of propadeutic stage of semina...

Jeff Childers is a social studies teacher at Four Corners Upper School in Davenport, Florida. He graduated from Conception Seminary College in 2009 with a BA in Philosophy. 0:00 Four Corners Upper School 5:59 Community 7:53 Student Reactions to Philosophy 11:12 Influence on Students 15:50 Trust & Hope 18:29 Technology 21:57 Chat GPT 24:48 Value of High School Philosophy 29:27 Elevator Pitch Ho...

Rob Kroese is author of 35+ science fiction and fantasy novels and founder of Based Con. His published series include Rex Nihilo, Mammon, Saga of the Iron Dragon, and the Counterfeit Sorcerer. He graduated from Calvin College in 1993 with a BA in philosophy. 0:00 Self Publishing vs Traditional Publishing 8:38 Philosophy as Path to Poverty or Worse 13:25 Software Development 21:38 Competence 25:10...

Matthew Shoemaker is a national security and military affairs commentator for Fox News, Newsmax, and other broadcasters. He is a 2012 graduate of Mount St. Mary's University with an MA in Philosophical Studies. He studied Nuclear War Strategy in the PhD program at Kings College London. He earned a certificate in Strategic Defense Strategy from the US Army War College in 2020, and is an Intelli...

Starting Mondays in August 2024 0:00 Intro 1:07 THE INTEL OFFICER 2:22 THE SCI FI NOVELIST 3:23 THE OXFORD POSTDOC 4:18 THE CHARTER SCHOOL TEACHER

A look back at the 8 Season 2 interviews. 0:00 THE FARMER Stephen McGinley 9:22 THE LANDMAN Matt Samson 12:05 THE CONVERT Landon DiPasquale 19:20 THE HISTORIAN John-Paul Heil 22:18 THE HILLBILLY THOMIST Justin Bolger 27:11 THE PROGRAMMER Alex Wakaluk 28:36 THE MONSIGNOR McLean Cummings 31:35 THE EXPECTANT MOM Lexi Pintar