Pints With Aquinas

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...

Suan Sonna debates Protestant, Dr Steven Nemes on whether Christ established an infallible magisterium. Please support the work we're doing here: https://pintswithaquinas.com/support/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's episode of "Pints with Aquinas" is about abortion. I talk with Lila Rose, a pro-life author, about the Catholic stance on abortion, what we can do about it, and what Christ's will is for us. We also discuss: - The urgency and scale of the problem of abortion in the world. - The importance of understanding our role in life and the goal of Heaven. - How to overcome the evil within us bef...

This week's episode of "Pints with Aquinas" is all about Ireland and Catholicism! I talk with Mattie Harte, a husband to one and father of three, about the current state of the Catholic Church in Ireland. We also discuss: - The history of Catholicism in Ireland - How the faith plays into Irish culture - Catholicism vs. Protestantism in Ireland - The contrast between the Catholic faith in the US vs...

I felt it was important to record this video. This is airing in the middle of Pride Month, and Catholics need to have the courage to stand up for Church teaching and state that they cannot support Pride Month. Now to be clear: the Church does NOT say we should hate people who experience same-sex attraction. It DOES say that we ought to treat them with respect and compassion. But that does NOT mean...

This week's episode of "Pints with Aquinas" is all about prayer! I talk with Fr. Boniface Hicks, a Catholic priest and Benedictine Monk of the Saint Vincent Archabbey, about the intimacy of prayer and how to enter into an intimate conversation and relationship with Jesus. We also discuss: - The history of the Benedictine Order and St. Benedict himself - Fr. Boniface Hicks' life story and how he co...

Did you know Jesus was a priest? How about Adam? If that's a surprise to you, then pull up a barstool with Scripture scholar Dr. John Bergsma and me for a conversation that will blow your mind. You'll learn about how the Catholic priesthood goes back to the Old Testament, starting all the way back in the Garden of Eden! We also talk about how Christ acts as a priest during the Last Supper and how...

This week's episode of "Pints with Aquinas" is all about demons. I talk with Fr. Vincent Lampert about what it is like being an exorcist and how he became one. We also discuss: - The difference between demonic influence and mental health - The process an exorcist must go through to determine if a person is suffering from demonic influence - Fr. Lampert's many experiences during exorcisms - The dif...

In this episode, I chat with Fr. Vincent Yeager, a Franciscan priest, and vocations director, about how to find your vocation. We share tips and examples from our own journeys — his as a priest and mine as a married man — and we discuss: - Whether you can choose the wrong vocation - How to recognize signs from God - Small "v" vocations and big "V" vocations - What to do when you're attracted to tw...

In this bonus episode, I'm honored to welcome His Eminence Cardinal Raymond Burke to the show! The cardinal shares his thoughts on the beauty of the liturgy, the importance of tradition in the Church today, and other timely topics, including: - Why more young people are drawn to tradition - Vatican II and the authority of its teachings - The status of groups like the Society of St. Pius X - The du...

Pull up a barstool with me and relax. I mean it! We need to relax. This week's episode of "Pints with Aquinas" is all about overwork, why technology makes us more stressed, and how to find true rest and leisure. We're going to look at a pretty hard-hitting argument from Aquinas for why we need to be joyful and get some pleasure in our lives. We'll also talk about: - What is true rest for the soul...

In this episode, Christopher West of the Theology of the Body Institute comes on the show to chat about Pope St. John Paul II's "Theology of the Body," and a whole lot more — from Descartes to coffee addictions. We sit back and let the conversation flow about all kinds of things, including: How a philosopher who died over 350 years ago is affecting how we think about sex and our bodies The real me...

What can the Bible tell us about the papacy? A lot, actually. That's what I talk about today with my guest Suan Sonna, a philosophy student at Kansas State University and a Catholic convert. So, top off your glass and listen as he lays out a fascinating argument that answers the questions: - Did Jesus intend to make Peter a pope? - Did the first Christians believe they had a pope? - Where does the...

Trent Horn will debate Matt Dillahunty on whether It is reasonable to believe in the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. Then we'll be taking questions from patrons and super chatters. Learn more about Matt Dillahunty here: https://www.axp.show/ Learn more about Trent Horn here: https://www.trenthorn.com/ FREE E-book "You Can Understand Aquinas": https://pintswithaquinas.com/understanding-thomas...

I talk with Brs. Stefan and Alexandre about restoring sacred chant in the liturgy. Then we take your questions! Go check out their website - https://opchant.com/ 🔴 FREE E-book "You Can Understand Aquinas": https://pintswithaquinas.com/understanding-thomas 🔴 SPONSORS Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/ Catholic Chemistry: https://catholicchemistry.com 🔴 GIVING P...