Creedal

Mar 03 2025 159 ep. 49 mins 32
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Zac Crippen discusses Catholic theology (and culture through the lens of Catholic theology) with guests from all over the world.

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"Belief in Belief" w/Larry Chapp

Mar 03 2025 65 mins  
In this episode, Zac and Larry discuss the resurgence of metaphysical belief in modern society, particularly focusing on the two recent articles by Paul Kingsnorth and Ross Douthat. We explore the implications of Kingsnorth's argument in his Erasmus lecture, "Against Christian civilization," discuss the cultural and metaphysical collapse of the West, and the conflict betw

The Future of the Family w/Dr. Jon Askonas

Feb 10 2025 54 mins  
In this conversation, my friend Dr. Jon Askonas joins me to discuss the "A Future for the Family" project (https://afutureforthefamily.org/). We discuss the impact of technological development on family structures, the need for a proactive approach to technological development that empowers families, the history of technological change, the influence of military and corpo

Hope at the End of Life w/Dr. Ethan Schimmoeller

Jan 13 2025 74 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Ethan Schimmoeller joins me to discuss the critical role of palliative care in medicine, addressing common misconceptions and the importance of understanding its purpose. We explore the intersection of Christianity and modern medicine, the historical influence of Christianity on the practice of modern medicine, the metaphysical foundations of medical practice,

Bl. John Duns Scotus w/Dr. Tom Ward

Jan 06 2025 61 mins  
In this conversation, Dr. Tom Ward joins the shot to talk about his journey to Catholicism, the role of family in nurturing belief, and the theological and philosophical contributions of Blessed John Duns Scotus to the Catholic Tradition. Our dialogue explores the challenges faced by converts, the importance of understanding church history, and the nuances of Scotus's thought, part

Lessons from Benedict XVI on Christmas

Dec 25 2024 46 mins  
In this episode, I explore the theology of the infancy narratives in Scripture, emphasizing the importance of celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, who is both fully man and fully God. Drawing on insights from Pope Benedict XVI's book, he explores the genealogy of Jesus, the Annunciation, the virgin birth, the visit of the wise men, and more, highlighting the profound theological

"Dying with Dignity": Not so N.I.C.E.

Dec 17 2024 41 mins  
In this episode of Creedal, we discuss what the Incarnation reveals about human dignity and apply those lessons to the ongoing debate about assisted suicide in the UK. Zac provides a detailed overview of the proposed legislation on assisted suicide, arguing against it from both moral and policy perspectives, and highlighting the dangers of framing such issues in a misleading way. I

Sam Bankman-Fried and Effective Altruism

Nov 25 2024 31 mins  
For the written version of this essay, check out: https://creedal.substack.com/p/the-six-going-infinite

Notes from the Synod w/Larry Chapp

Nov 18 2024 57 mins  
In this episode, Zac and Larry discuss Larry's observations from the Synod on Synodality in Rome. 00:00 Introduction and Conference Reflections 05:07 Insights from the Synod on Synodality 10:00 Expectations vs. Reality of the Synod 15:00 The Role of Laypeople in the Church 20:04 Pope Francis and Progressive Catholicism 25:04 The Vatican's Approach to American Catholicism 29:

Election Postmortem: The Silent Voter's Revenge on the Media

Nov 11 2024 43 mins  
In this episode, Zac discusses the recent election in the United States, focusing on the failures of the media and the Democratic Party, Trump's broad appeal, polling failures, and the state of conservatism. Sound Bites "I think there's room for optimism." "The media's framing backfired spectacularly." "We need to have interesting conversations." &qu

"Popcorn with the Pope": Andrew Petiprin's new book on the Vatican Film List

Aug 12 2024 57 mins  
In this conversation, Zac and Andrew discuss Andrew's book (co-written with David Paul Baird and Rev. Michael Ward) entitled 'Popcorn with the Pope.' We delve into specific films on the list, such as 'Au Revoir Les Enfants' and 'Babette's Feast', discussing various themes and ideas from each. Relatedly, we also discuss concerns about the impact of AI on the arts--both from labor an