Pints With Aquinas

Ever wonder why Catholic Bibles are bigger than Protestant Bibles? In this new episode of Pints with Aquinas, I interview a genuine expert on the history of the canon of Scripture, Gary Michuta. We talk about issues like: • What is the "Deuterocanon" and why do Protestants call it "apocrypha" • How did Martin Luther justify removing seven books from the Old Testament • Why St. Jerome rejected the...

In this short bonus episode, I want to share with you 3 really exciting things we're doing here at Pints With Aquinas. You can help make it all happen: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd Check out the Pints With Aquinas Español Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRMlEcam-zu-maOA718QsFQ SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd...

Today we'll take a look at what Thomas Aquinas has to say about the first few lines found in John 1:4-5 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 thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer coproducer of the show. LINKS Website: https://pintswithaquin...

In this special episode of Pints with Aquinas, I talk with Trent Horn about the issues facing America today. Yep, those issues. The ones you're seeing on TV and all over social media right now. What is the Catholic response to these issues? In this episode, you'll learn about: Socialism, and why Catholics just can't be Socialist Capitalism Black Lives Matter Types of racism, including systemic rac...

Today we'll take a look at what Thomas Aquinas has to say about our Lord's words, "the words I have spoken to you are spirit and life." John 6:63. I'll also give 5 reasons that our Lord's words do NOT mean the Eucharist is metaphorical. 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 thank those of you who s...

I'm doing something different today. I want to share with you a debate between Catholic apologist Patrick Madrid and Protestant apologist James White on the topic of Sola Scriptura. This debate took place in 1993—I was just 10 years old!! Watch as James White argues that Christians should view the Bible as the sole, infallible rule of faith. And then watch as Patrick Madrid counters with the Catho...

In this special Bible Study with Aquinas, we'll take a look at what Thomas Aquinas has to say about the first few lines found in John 1:1-5 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 thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer coproducer of the show. L...

In this episode of Pints with Aquinas, Fr. Gregory Pine and I discuss the "3 Omnis": God's omnipresence, His omniscience and His omnipotence. What do they mean, and what are the common objections to them? In this episode, watch as we: DESTROY Richard Dawkins' argument against God's omniscience and omnipotence Discuss the concept of "Molinism" Talk about Ricky Gervais' comment that "God is in my bu...

In this special episode of Pints with Aquinas, we'll take a look at what Thomas Aquinas has to say about the parable of the hidden treasure found in Matthew 13:44. 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 thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer c...

In this episode of Pints with Aquinas, I chat with my dear friend, Sr. Natalia, who is a Byzantine nun. We talk about what it's like to be a religious sister. WARNING: In this conversation, we get real, real quickly. If you're a young woman discerning God's will in your life, then this conversation is ABSOLUTELY for you. Or if you're someone who just loves conversion stories about people radically...

In this special BONUS episode of Pints with Aquinas, I take a look at what St. Thomas Aquinas has to say about John 16:29-33. 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 thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer coproducer of the show. LINKS Website:...

In this BRAND NEW episode of Pints with Aquinas, I'm joined around the bar table with Catholic-convert Steve Ray to talk all about the Papacy. If you're curious about the role of the pope in Catholicism, then this episode is for you! During this episode, you'll learn about: - What the Bible says about the papacy - What the early Christians believed about St. Peter, the first pope - Infallibility -...

In this episode, Matt interviews Dr. Scott Hahn on why and how husbands ought to be the spiritual leaders of their homes. Get Dr. Hahn's new book, Hope to Die here: https://stpaulcenter.com/product/hope-to-die-the-christian-meaning-of-death-and-the-resurrection-of-the-body/ See The St. Paul Center here: https://stpaulcenter.com/ During this episode, you'll learn about: What family prayer can look...

This is a special two-part episode of Pints with Aquinas. Part 1: I discuss 10 things that people miss about what Aquinas has to say about God and Atheism. Part 2: I read from a short story I wrote about a Christian and an Atheist, titled "A Shuttered Universe," in which the Christian becomes and Atheist, and the Atheist becomes a Christian and their correspondence back and forth. Questions/commen...

In this episode of Pints with Aquinas, Matt interviews Jimmy Akin on "faith & reason." Among other things they discuss: - The problem with fideism and rationalism - What Christians mean by faith - Aquinas' response to the double-truth theory - Do Catholics have to believe in a literal Adam and Eve? - The Galileo controversy SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: ht...

In this episode of Pints with Aquinas, I interview Dr. Gerry Crete, a marriage and family therapist and licensed counselor. Gerry is one of the most brilliant people I know, and you're going to love this episode! In the interview, we talk about: • Psychology and philosophy • Freud, Jung and psychoanalysis • Anxiety, trauma and addiction • Why you shouldn't be embarrassed to go to a therapist • and...

In this special bonus episode of Pints with Aquinas, I talk with Steven Rummelsburg about the benefits of homeschooling and why you should seriously consider homeschooling your kids after lockdown. We take a look at an article that argues for a ban on home schooling. GIVING Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd Donate directly: https://donorbox.org/capturing-christ... This show (and all the p...

Aquinas gives 5 reasons Christ rose from the dead. We'll look at each of them in today's episode and then look at 5 reasons Christ rose with his wounds. PLUS I'll share 3 exciting things we're doing here at Pints With Aquinas. Please support us at https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I talk with New Testament scholar, Dr. Mike Licona about the reliability of the New Testament and why the resurrection is a fact of history. Check out Mike's website here: https://www.risenjesus.com/ and the article he mentioned, Are the Gospels "Historically Reliable"?: https://www.risenjesus.com/wp-content/uploads/religions-10-00148.pdf GIVING Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ma...

I sit down with Dr. Andrew Swafford (well before the Coronavirus madness) to discuss the Bible, and how you can love it more. Andrew Swafford is Associate Professor of Theology at Benedictine College. He holds a doctorate in Sacred Theology from the University of St. Mary of the Lake and a master's degree in Old Testament & Semitic Languages from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is member o...

I talk with Dr. Janet Smith about her open letter to U.S Bishops. Read and add your signature here: https://weareaneasterpeople.com/ We are facing unprecedented restrictions on the faithful to be able to receive Sacraments during this most difficult time. As many of you are aware there are dioceses that have restricted the reception of the Anointing of the Sick and all have canceled public Masses....

Today on the show we take a look at a beautiful prayer by Thomas Aquinas in living an ordered life and I get super amped and sound like Tony Robbins except I tell you how pathetic you are a bunch ... you'll love it ... I think. Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd Prayer for the Wise Ordering of One's Life (Written by Thomas Aquinas, tranlated by Paul Murray OP, from his...

I sit down with Matt Walsh from the Daily Wire to discuss his new book, Church of Cowards. We also talk about the 2020 election; transgenderism (if Trump sincerely decided he was a woman would he be our first female president?) and a whole lot more! Help Matt out by getting his excellent new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Wide-Road-Matt... SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/...

I chat with Fr. Gregory Pine about the 7 Sacraments! As stated above, the sacraments of the Church were instituted for a twofold purpose: namely, in order to perfect man in things pertaining to the worship of God according to the religion of Christian life, and to be a remedy against the defects caused by sin. And in either way it is becoming that there should be seven sacraments. For spiritual li...

A different post than usual. Hope you enjoy. Fr. John Sweeney didn't believe in demons until he answered a call from one of his parishioners to come and bless her home because "the devil was after her" and discovered through the guidance of an old "traddie" priest how evil should be handled when it shows its face. Listen to our other stories on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sibling-...