The Future is Human

Thanks for tuning in to another episode! Today on the show, Michael Lofton of the Reason & Theology Show joins me to talk about his unique spiritual journey--Judaism to Protestant Christianity to Catholicism to Orthodoxy and back to Catholicism--and what he has learned about the authority of the Church along the way. It's a really good conversation. Check out more of Michael's work at https://...

Today on the show, Bishop Donald Hying of the Diocese of Madison, WI joins me to talk about his latest book, Love Never Fails: Living the Catholic Faith in our Daily Lives. I chat with His Excellency about the difference between self-obsession and love, the distinction between loving God and being loved by God, favorite Bible stories, saints, and Pope Francis' recent motu proprio on the Traditiona...

Today on Creedal, Andrew Petiprin, Fellow in Popular Culture at the Word on Fire Institute, joins me to talk about his journey from Anglican cleric to Catholic layman. Along the way, we talk about why "too Catholic to be Catholic" fails, the "two lungs theory" versus the "branch theory," the Anglican Ordinariate, Andrew's work at Word on Fire , Mare of Easttown , and...

Today on the show, Larry Chapp of gaudiumetspes22.com joins me for our monthly conversation to talk about Pope Francis' recent motu propri, Traditionis Custodes , and what it tells us about the state of the Catholic Church. Pray for Pope Francis! Pray for our bishops! Pray for our priests! Larry's blog: www.gaudiumetspes22.com Creedal on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFd938A6-eKlgbAwAv...

In today's episode, Dr. Lawrence Feingold joins me to discuss his new book, "Touched by Christ: The Sacramental Economy." We discuss Dr. Feingold's conversion to Christianity, the definition of a Sacrament, why there are seven sacraments, "Restored Order," and what the incarnation of Jesus Christ tells us about the Sacraments. To buy Dr. Feingold's book, head here: https://book...

Robert Lewis Dabney's Prescient Anti-Popery w/Casey Chalk You may have heard of Robert Lewis Dabney, a 19th-century Presbyterian minister who, though deeply flawed, accurately forecasted the rise of American Catholicism. In today's episode, Casey Chalk joins me to talk about the work of Dabney and what we can learn from it today. We also talk about Dabney's open support of slavery and discuss how...

Dorothy Day and the Catholic Worker Movement w/Larry Chapp Today on the show Dr. Larry Chapp calls in for our monthly conversation--this time about Dorothy Day, Peter Maurin, the birth of the Catholic Worker Movement, the economics of Catholic Worker Farms, and how the Universal Call to Holiness applies to every single one of us. It's a great conversation, and if you'd like to learn more, check ou...

The Mass for Beginners Why is Mass such an important thing for Catholics? Is it a worship service? A prayer service? Is the Eucharist a communal meal or something more? In this brief video I walk through some important aspects of the liturgy that are important for Catholics (and non-Catholics!) to understand. To watch this episode on YouTube, head to: https://youtu.be/wX1To3KVhHQ I also mentioned...

Defending Human Dignity w/Clarke Forsythe Today on the show, Clarke Forsythe of Americans United for Life joins me to talk about defending human dignity, including the dignity of babies in the womb. Clarke (who is my father in law) talks us through the United States' abortion jurisprudence, the Mississippi case coming before the Court this year, and the best way to advance the cause of life in our...

Building a Catholic App w/Alex Jones Today on the show Alex Jones joins me to talk about his experience building Hallow. Alex is the CEO and co-founder of Hallow ( https://hallow.com ), an iOS and Android app that helps Catholics to build a stronger, deeper prayer life. We talk about the importance of contemplative and meditative prayer, Alex's reversion to the Church, Hallow's structure as a soci...

Motherhood and Work w/Serena Sigillito In today's episode, Serena Sigillito rejoins the show to talk to me about some of her recent written work. We discuss the sacrifices of motherhood, the difference in societal expectations for mothers versus fathers, Catholic feminism, and how societies can be open to life. For Serena's recent work: The Two Vocations (Plough): https://www.plough.com/en/topics/...

Live Q&A w/Larry Chapp: Universalism, Vatican II, Theodicy, and More On our inaugural livestream discussion, Larry Chapp joins me to answer listener questions about theodicy (the problem of evil), Balthasar, universalism as heresy, Vatican II, and more. It's a good discussion--make sure you're subscribed to my YouTube channel so that you can tune in for the next one! Creedal: Theology &amp...

Can We Lose Our Salvation? In this episode I explore some of my research from a debate I recently participated in on the topic of "Once Saved, Always Saved." I walk through the Catholic soteriological framework, explain "infused grace" versus "imputed grace," and argue for the infallibility of God's election that upholds the concurrent freedom of our wills. I argue th...

Amazon's Crushing Reign w/Alec MacGillis In this episode, author Alec MacGillis joins me to talk about his recent book Fulfillment: Winning and Losing in One-Click America. We talk about Amazon's questionable business practices, whether or not Amazon is a symptom or a disease, the urban-rural divide, and the all-important question: should I cancel my Prime account? I encourage you to buy Alec's bo...

Lukewarm Catholics w/Larry Chapp Today on the show, Dr. Larry Chapp joins me to talk about "bored, beige" Catholicism. To join our upcoming Live Q&A (May 4th, 8pm ET), head here: https://youtu.be/XoxF9P-LDI4 For more information about Creedal, head to www.creedalpodcast.com . To watch this episode you YouTube, head to: Creedal: Theology & Culture - YouTube . For more of Dr. C...

Read/Watch/Listen Recommendations for Spring 2021 Today I'm announcing a rebrand of Creedal Catholic to simply Creedal: Theology & Culture . Rather than simply focusing on theology and apologetics, I will also use this feed to explore engage the culture--including literature, film, and more. In that vein, today I'm releasing a conversation that Sally and I used to do on our Vernacular feed...

Divine Mercy w/Fr. Ken Geraci Happy Easter! This week as we celebrate the Easter Octave and prepare for Divine Mercy Sunday, Fr. Ken Geraci of the Fathers of Mercy joins me on the show to talk about his reversion to Catholicism from high-functioning agnosticism, his discernment from the business world to the priesthood, liturgical reform, bringing your kids to Mass, Divine Mercy, and more. You can...

Scriptural Stations of the Cross I hope that you are having a blessed and solemn Holy Week! To aid your personal devotion over the Sacred Triduum, I've prepared a Scriptural Stations of the Cross episode, which is a reading of the USCCB's Scriptural Stations (which is itself an adaptation of Pope John Paul II's Stations of the Cross from Good Friday 1991). You can follow along here , or you can si...

Personal Stewardship w/Fr. Jim Baron Today on the show Fr. Jim Baron (Rector, Holy Apostles Catholic Church in Colorado Springs) joins me to talk about personal stewardship. How do we distinguish between love of self and self-love? How does Gnostic dualism infect our ideas of self-care? How do we best cultivate our mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health? What implications does the Imago...

Church of Heathens w/Larry Chapp Today on the show, Larry Chapp joins me for the first of many monthly conversations to talk about the Church's Constantinian arrangement, holiness, and what it means to be a Church of Heathens. You can follow Larry's work at www.gaudiumetspes22.com . You can watch this interview on YouTube at The Constantinian Bargain w/Larry Chapp - YouTube We'd love to hear what...

Consecration to St. Joseph w/Fr. Donald Calloway Today on the show, Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC joins me to talk about Consecration to St. Joseph. You can find out more about Consecration to St. Joseph at consecrationtostjoseph.org , and you can buy Fr. Calloway's book at Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father: Fr Donald Calloway: 9781596144316: Amazon.com: Books . We'd love...

Toward a New Feminism w/Leah Libresco Sargeant and Serena Sigillito To watch this on YouTube, head to: Toward a New Feminism w/Leah Libresco Sargeant and Serena Sigillito - YouTube Today on the show Leah and Serena join me to talk about feminism's 3rd (or 4th?) "wave," valuing women for who they are, freedom to be a woman rather than freedom from being a woman, and what pro-woman policy...

The Holy Angels If you want to watch this episode on YouTube, head to The Holy Angels: Who Are They? - YouTube . Today on the show we dive into The Holy Angels and what the Catholic Church teaches about these creatures. Who are they? What do they do? How do they interact with us and our world? Mentioned in the show: Prayer to our Guardian Angel by St. Ephraim the Studite: O Guardian Angel, protect...

Theology of the Body, Pt. 4 of 4 w/Bill Donaghy, Patricia De Lara Smith, and Connor Smith Today on the show we conclude our four part series on the Theology of the Body, focusing on some of TOB's foundational ideas. We're only scratching the surface here, so for more resources, check out any of the links below! Called to Love: Approaching John Paul II's Theology of the Body by Carl Anders...

Theology of the Body, Pt. 3 of 4 w/Bill Donaghy, Patricia De Lara Smith, and Connor Smith Today on the show we're continuing our four part series on the Theology of the Body, focusing on some of TOB's foundational ideas. We're only scratching the surface here, so for more resources, check out any of the links below! Called to Love: Approaching John Paul II's Theology of the Body by Carl A...