Pints With Aquinas

Today I'll look at what St. Thomas Aquinas has to say about our Lord's words in Matthew 7:13 regarding the narrow gate. We will look at what he says in the Summa, in his commentary on Matthew, and in the Cantena Aurea. SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/ Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/ GIVING...

In this bonus episode, Catholic apologist Trent Horn and Protestant apologist Steve Christie (author of Why Protestant Bibles Are Smaller) debate whether Protestants have the correct old testament canon. Bios Steve Christi: I graduated from a Catholic college, where I converted to a Protestant in August 2004. I also earned a Bachelor's degree in psychology & a Master of Business Administration. I...

I chat with Lila Rose about her conversion to Catholicism. Find Lila's podcast at https://lilaroseshow.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/lilagracerose, Twitter at https://twitter.com/lilagracerose, and Instagram at https://instagram.com/lilaroseofficial. 🔴 Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd Sponsors: Ethos Logos Investments - https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Hallow...

Today we'll take a look at what Thomas Aquinas has to say about alcohol! We'll be looking in the second part of the Summa at three questions in particular: 1. Whether the use of wine is altogether unlawful? 2. Is Drunkenness a sin? 3. Is Drunkenness a mortal sin? And more! SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/ Hallow: http://hallow....

Today I'm joined at the bar table by Jacob Imam — a doctoral student at Oxford University. Together we discuss his conversion from Islam to Catholicism. Jacob shares: How growing up in a split Muslim/Evangelical household led him to start asking some deep metaphysical questions at a very young age Why he went from being an Eastern Orthodox catechumen to choosing Catholicism How the story of the Pr...

Today I chat with Joe Heschmeyer, author of the new book, Pope Peter, about the papacy, papal infallibility, and the current crisis in the church. Get Joe's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Pope-Peter-Defending-Distinctive-Doctrine/dp/1683571800/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=pope+peter&qid=1602508105&sr=8-1 Joe's blog: https://shamelesspopery.com/ SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments...

Catholic pro-life advocate Stephanie Gray Connors debates abortionist Dr. Malcom Potts on whether abortion can ever be justified. Largest Catholic Apologetics conference ever!: https://www.virtualcatholicconference.com/PWA2020 Like what we're doing at PWA? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A non-Thomistic Thomists? Awkward moments with Bishop Robert Barron? And apparently Aquinas loved making lists? We're going to have a great time in this episode of Pints With Aquinas. SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/ Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/ GIVING Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ma...

I sit down with Michael Knowles from the Daily Wire to discuss objections some Catholics have for voting for Trump in 2020. SPONSORS Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/ Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd Covenant Eyes: https://www.covenanteyes.com/ (use promo code: mattfradd) STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/ GIVING Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd This show (and all the plans we...

Today, I'm joined around the bar table by my good friend, Fr. Gregory Pine, to discuss "10-Minute Topics," based on suggestions from Pints with Aquinas patrons. So, sit back, and learn something. And maybe drink an adult beverage while you're at it! SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/ Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd STRIVE: ht...

Picking up where we left off in last week's episode, we're discussing Ephesians 6 and spiritual combat. With Aquinas as our guide, we'll discover: How to use the Scripture to counter the devil's temptations The role of sermons in spiritual combat Why sin makes you boring And much more. BONUS: I'm also going to share a Byzantine prayer to St. Michael the Archangel! So grab a pen and paper because y...

In this episode of Pints with Aquinas, we'll take a look at Aquinas' commentary on St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians. Specifically, we will delve into what he has to say about putting on the armor of God. SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/ Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/ GIVING Patreon: http...

Today, I'm joined around the bar table by my good friend and Catholic Answers' apologist Jimmy Akin to talk about what Aquinas had to say about the Occult. (Cue spooky music). Wow, Aquinas has a LOT to say about this topic. Here are just a few of the things you'll learn about during my conversation with Jimmy: - What Aquinas had to say about Psychic Powers - Werewolves - Crystal Healing - Astrolog...

In my first talk since our country was shut down by COVID, I address the students at Franciscan University of Steubenville about porn and Aquinas's remedies for lust and sorrow. We tackle: Aquinas's underwhelming, yet vitally necessary, remedies for lust Why Aquinas's remedies for sorrow are essential in the struggle against porn Students' questions and Aquinas's answers for beating porn addiction...

Today I'm joined around the bar table by Dr. Chad Engellend—professor of philosophy at the University of Dallas, an expert in St. Augustine's thought, and host of our new 7-part series on the Confessions of St. Augustine. SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/ Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/ GIVI...

Many of y'all have asked me to share what it was like going off the grid in August. SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/ Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/ GIVING Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't tha...

This debate between Fr. Gregory Pine (a frequent guest on Pints with Aquinas) and Ben Watkins took place LIVE on YouTube on Sept. 1, 2020. Fr. Gregory, a Dominican Thomist, and Ben Watkins, an atheist "apologist," debated the existence of God. Matt Fradd served as host and moderator. DEBATE FORMAT Opening Statements: - Affirmative Opening Statement (15 minutes) - Negative Opening Statement (15 min...

This is the third and final part of a three-part series we've been doing on John 8:1-11 (The woman caught in adultery). 🔴 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd 📖 Here is the text from the ESV: but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. Early in the morning, he came again to the temple. All the people came to him, and he sat down and taught them. The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who...

Have you noticed just how bad we are at arguing these days, especially online? Take a look at your Facebook feed during this election year or just scroll through the comments on previous "Pints with Aquinas" episodes, and you'll see exactly what I mean. Sometimes it feels like we're overly eager to misunderstand each other. Today we're joined around the bar table by my good friend Fr. Gregory Pine...

This is the second in a three-part series we're doing on John 8:1-11 (The woman caught in adultery). 🔴 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd 📖 Here is the text from the ESV: but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people came to him, and he sat down and taught them. The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in...

I interview Dave Rubin about Free speech, cancel culture, and disagreeing without being disagreeable. ABOUT DAVE Locals: https://rubinreport.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RubinReport SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/ Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/ GIVING Patreon: https://www.pa...

Today we'll begin a three part series on John 8:1-11 (The woman caught in adultery). 🔴 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd 📖 Here is the text from the ESV: but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. Early in the morning, he came again to the temple. All the people came to him, and he sat down and taught them. The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and p...

It's a new episode of Pints with Aquinas, and I welcome back my friend, Dr. Andrew Swafford—this time to talk about the Biblical basis for the priesthood. If you've ever wondered what the Bible says about the priesthood (or if it says anything at all about it), then this episode is for you. Dr. Swafford and I dive deep into the topic and answer such questions as: - What does a "priest" really mean...

Today we'll take a look at what Thomas Aquinas has to say about our Lord's words in Matthew 6:6-7: But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases." GIVING Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd This show (and all the plans we have in store) would...

Today on Pints with Aquinas, I'm joined by Fr. James Brent, O.P. Fr. James is professor of philosophy at the Dominican House of Studies, and one of the most brilliant, articulate, and convincing people I've ever met. During this conversation, we dig into the philosophical soil in which atheism grows — particularly the materialist, mechanicist, nominalist, skeptic, and relativist worldviews so prev...