Realms and Roads

Summa Made Simple

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St. Thomas Aquinas was a super-smart 13th-century Italian philosopher and priest who blended faith with logic to explore big ideas about God, the universe, and how we should live our lives. His epic book, the Summa Theologica, is like a detailed roadmap tackling thousands of tough questions on theology, ethics, and human nature—and if you want to dive in without the headache, the "Summa Made Simple" podcast breaks it all down into fun, straightforward episodes that make it click for anyone. realmsandroads.substack.com

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Summa Made Simple Episode 2: Fortitude And Endurance 14.09.2025 17:17

If someone cuts in ahead of you at the supermarket checkout counter, is it more courageous to call them out or to grin and bear it? The answer may surprise you. Find out in Episode 2 of Summa Made Simple, where we dive into the relationship between fortitude and endurance. Read the relevant Article from the Summa Theologica here: Part 2 of 2, Question 123, Article 6. Whether endurance is the chief...

Summa Made Simple Episode 1: So What If Fortitude Is A Virtue? 06.09.2025 16:27

If fortitude WERE NOT a virtue, what would that mean for you and me? A bleak and miserable existence! Welcome to Episode 1 of Summa Made Simple. In this Episode we will discuss the rationale of the show, then jump straight into the question whether fortitude is a virtue or not. I know the intro jingle is corny. That's by design. The Summa Theologica , written by St. Thomas Aquinas in the 1200s, is...