Pints With Aquinas

From holding hands during the "Our Father" to lovey-dovey couples at Mass, there's plenty of stuff to grind a Catholic's gears. In this episode, Sam Guzman joins me as we share our biggest Catholic pet peeves. We also discuss: - The importance of sacrifice in marriage, including small acts of self-denial. - How to handle today's liturgy wars between attendees of the Latin and New Order Masses. - W...

In this episode, Cameron Bertuzzi joins me for another debate - this time about praying to the saints. We discuss: - Catholic versus Protestant understandings of the word "prayer." - The relationship between the saints in heaven and Christians still on earth. - What Scripture says about this topic. Sign up for my free course on St. Augustine's "Confessions"! SPONSORS Hallow: http://hallow.app/matt...

Fr. Pine shares the church's teaching on Purgatory. Fr. Pine's other Podcast: Godsplaining Sign up for my free course on St. Augustine's "Confessions"! SPONSORS Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/ Ethos Logos: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints GIVING Patreon or Directly: https://pintswithaquinas.com/support/ This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn'...

Matt and Matt talk all things Christianity, over a metaphorical pint! Sign up for my free course on St. Augustine's "Confessions"! SPONSORS Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/ Ethos Logos: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints GIVING Patreon or Directly: https://pintswithaquinas.com/support/ This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without...

Pull up a barstool with me and Shane Page, a former United Methodist pastor, as he tells us the story of his conversion to Catholicism! You don't want to miss a moment of his fascinating journey, including: - How working at Chili's led to a "born again" experience. - The process of becoming a Methodist pastor. (It took 14 years!) - Two things that happened in seminary that started his path to Cath...

I debate with Protestant, Cameron Bertuzzi, whether or not praying to the saints in heaven is Biblical. We're now on TikTok ... so if you're an idiot (aka TikTok user) follow here: https://www.tiktok.com/@pintswaquinas? Sign up for my free course on St. Augustine's "Confessions"! SPONSORS Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/ Ethos Logos: https://www.elinvestments.n...

Fr. Pine is back with another Q&A, this week focusing on the surprisingly deep question: "Why does God love Mary so much?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I chat with former Protestant pastor Shane Page about what it was like resigning from his church and becoming Catholic Sign up for my free course on St. Augustine's "Confessions"! SPONSORS Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/ Ethos Logos: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints GIVING Patreon or Directly: https://pintswithaquinas.com/support/ This show (and all the pla...

I'm back in the studio after an ENTIRE MONTH away from the internet, and I have loads to tell you. Tune in as I share some insights I picked up while I was off the grid, as well as answer your questions about: - How I did (and did not) spend my time while I was away. - Which technology I'm giving up for good now. - How to let go of your smartphone and social media. - And more! Sign up for my free...

Fr. Pine answers questions on all things death: what to expect in death, how to understand death as Christians, how death is both natural and unnatural, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you or a Non-Catholic Friend wanted to learn more about the rosary? Can Protestants pray the rosary? Of Course! Matt explains the basics of the rosary, answers common objections to the prayer. ** Best rosaries and home altars: https://catholicwoodworker.com/ 🔴 FREE E-book "You Can Understand Aquinas": https://pintswithaquinas.com/understa... 🔴 SPONSORS Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd Et...

Sr. Natalia and Matt chat about Eastern Catholicism, Favorite Books, Monastic Life, Pride, Being a Bride of Christ, Eastern Wisdom, and Much More! 🔴 FREE E-book "You Can Understand Aquinas": https://pintswithaquinas.com/understa... 🔴 SPONSORS Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/ Ethos Logos Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints 🔴 GIVING Patreon or Dir...

In this episode, I chat with Andrew Swafford about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and its relation to the spiritual life. We discuss: - The particular challenges of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. - Virtues you can learn from it. - Combat tips. - The morality of UFC and other fighting sports. - And more! Sign up for my free course on St. Augustine's "Confessions"! SPONSORS Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd STRIVE: ht...

Fr. Pine explains why we pray the rosary and answers questions on relativity, vanity and fitness, theological details of the resurrection, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I welcome back Fr. Gregory Pine. Rather than focus on a single topic, we just kick back and talk about all sorts of things, such as: - St. Thomas Aquinas' tips for memory retention. - What priests should—and should not—talk about in their homilies. - The politicization of words such as "mercy." - How to discuss heaven and hell. - Right versus wrong ways to approach tradition. Sign...

In this episode, Trent Horn joins me once again around the bar table to talk about... well... all kinds of things! As a man on the front lines of Catholic apologetics, Trent has to lot to share with us about: - How to ask the right questions about someone else's beliefs. - Ways that Catholics and Protestants trip each other up with slogans. - The real purpose of dialogue and common ground. - How N...

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Peter Kreeft, a Catholic author and philosopher. We talk about God, philosophy, and even some puns! We discuss: - Tolkien's Catholic mind - The genius of Tolkien's writings - The philosophy within "The Lord of the Rings" Sign up for my free course on St. Augustine's "Confessions"! SPONSORS Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/ GIVING...

In this episode, Dave Rubin and I have a chat before we go off the grid for the month of August. As two people whose careers are intertwined with the internet and social media, we've found that a month disconnected from the noise of the worldwide web creates a fresh perspective and a clear focus on what's truly important in life. We also discuss: - How cell phones and the internet have become almo...

In this episode, I talk with Dr. William Lane Craig and Jimmy Akin, two Christian apologists, about the philosophical version of the Kalam argument. Also in this episode: - A detailed explanation of what the philosophical Kalam argument is - Whether or not the argument works - Using sound arguments to answer the questions of those outside the Church - Dr. William Lane Craig & Jimmy Akin discuss th...

As much as we hear about pornography in today's world, there's something we don't hear about all that much: how women struggle with it. This week on "Pints with Aquinas," I welcome Rachael Killackey, who shares her own story about struggling with pornography and the practical insights she's learned in her healing journey, including: - Why women experience pornography differently than men - Who you...

Jacob Imam and I are not what is described as "trads" and neither of us attends the Latin Mass on a regular basis, but we LOVE the reverence and beauty of the Latin, or Tridentine, Mass. In light of Pope Francis' "Traditionis Custodes," we flesh out 7 reasons why the Latin Mass is truly extraordinary. A few of the 7 reasons are: The primacy of the Eucharistic sacrifice The quality of the homilies...

In this episode, I talk with his Excellency, Bishop Joseph Strickland, the Catholic bishop of Tyler, Texas about the Catholic Church's current state spiritually and ecclesiastically in the modern era. We also discuss: What it feels like to be a Catholic layman in today's world The division in the Catholic laity in present day How to navigate the evil and confusion flooding both the world and the C...

In this episode, I talk with Fr. Sean Kilcawley, a Catholic priest, about the Catholic stance on pornography, what we can do about it, and how we can break free of it with God's help. We also discuss: - The urgency and scale of the problem of pornography in the world. - The effects of pornography on men. - The evils of pornography. - Understanding the role God must play in helping us break free. S...

In this episode, I talk with Sr. Miriam James Heidland, a Catholic sister and public speaker, about wounds, healing, and Christ's will for our hearts in the midst of trauma. We also discuss: - Trauma and how it is stored in the body. - How our wounds affect us today. - How Christ wants us to be healed. - How we can be healed by trusting in Christ and coming to know ourselves through His eyes Sign...

In this episode of Pints w/ Aquinas, I talk with Seamus Caoughlin, a political cartoon animator, about the Catholic Church and cultural "wokeness", and how this seeps into different aspects of life. We also discuss: - Catholicism and politics - Abortion - Seamus Coughlin's political cartoons - Family and Economics Get my NEW book "How To Be Happy: Saint Thomas' Secret To A Good Life," out now! SPO...