Cutting The Gordian Knot

Feb 17 2025 221 ep. 63 mins 33

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Lighthearted and informative commentary on theological, philosophical, societal, and economic topics all from a Catholic perspective.

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Pope Francis vs JD Vance Immigration Face-Off

Feb 17 2025 70 mins

We talk about the, "ordo amoris", what the Church teaches on immigration, and how Pope Francis actually wrote a pretty solid letter to the bishops.

St. Augustine's Sermon on Samson

Jan 13 2025 56 mins

Samson, in his own unique and often confusing way, pictures Christ's life to an extraordinary extent. In this episode we clarify a few quick points made in last episode, finish up the story of Samson, and reflect on St Augustine's sermon on Samson.

Michael Knowles Vs Charlie Kirk Debate Review (less terrible audio version)

Jan 07 2025 69 mins

In this episode, Jake reviews a debate between Michael Knowles and Charlie Kirk, focusing on the Catholic faith, the significance of the Eucharist, the role of Mary, and the authority of the Pope. He critiques Knowles' arguments and emphasizes the importance of understanding Catholic doctrine, particularly regarding transubstantiation and the sacraments. The conversation also touch

What You Must Prove to Be Protestant (& Mailbag)

Dec 29 2024 112 mins

Jake discusses the essential requirements for being a Protestant, emphasizing the need for legitimate pastoral authority, the historical context of Protestantism, and the importance of grounding beliefs in scripture and early church teachings. He critiques the simplification of doctrine and the implications of denial in faith, ultimately urging listeners to seek authentic Christian

11 Non-Murderous Solutions to America's Heathcare System

Dec 22 2024 75 mins

In this episode, Jake discusses the current state of the healthcare system in the U.S., addressing misconceptions about healthcare companies, profit margins, and the inefficiencies caused by government regulations. He proposes 11 non-murderous solutions to improve the system, emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility, competition, and the need for a more rational approa

Discussing Private Property with Fr. Brad Elliott

Dec 08 2024 131 mins

Austrian Economics, Catholic Social Teaching and much more comes up as we discuss the role and moral basis of private property rights.

A Deep Dive into Aquinas's 3rd way (Contingency) W/ Noah Chappell

Dec 01 2024 144 mins

We cover every objection we can think of. We trace the roots of the argument through Jewish, Pagan, and Islamic thinkers. Not only that we think we ironed out some language shifts, and we also think that we sorted out a bit of the why behind Aquinas's version of the argument. Its a long episode but we had fun digging into this wonderful argument for God.

Dr. Vance Ginn on Market Based Immigration

Nov 16 2024 84 mins

Former Chief Economist of the White House’s Office of Management and Budget, Vance Ginn joins the show to chat about immigration and how a market approach will make all of us better off. You can find his Podcast, "Let People Prosper" in the following links: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/let-people-prosper/id1639806532 https://open.spotify.com/show/3tzOSVMDF1FoUNW09x1

The Christian Response to Haunted Houses

Nov 09 2024 98 mins

Fr. Barton and I discuss hauntings and other such phenomenons just in time for everyone to have forgotten about Halloween.

6 Useful Spiritual Practices

Oct 26 2024 60 mins

In this episode, Jake discusses six spiritual practices that can help individuals grow in their faith and become more connected to God. He emphasizes the importance of penance, shutting off one's imagination, engaging with others, practicing humility, being a good steward of one's responsibilities, and embracing spiritual poverty through forgiveness. Each practice is explored in de