Cutting The Gordian Knot

Nov 09 2024 213 ep. 62 mins 35

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

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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

Mailbag: Worship, Woodchucks, Sacrifice and Art

Oct 07 2024 58 mins

Your burning questions answered! If you ever want to reach out just email me at [email protected]

How Not to Read the Bible

Sep 28 2024 66 mins

There is really just one huge thing that will torpedo your ability to get anything out of Scripture and we will talk about how to avoid it.

What is the FairTax? W/ Steven Hayes

Sep 21 2024 92 mins

We dive into the details of the FairTax proposal, discuss the advantages of a consumption tax and address many of the objections that are raise against the FairTax.

Should a Philosopher Eat Doritos? W/ Pat Flynn

Sep 15 2024 75 mins

We start with no topic, hit some moral philosophy and spend most of the time examining trends in health and fitness. Strange I know.

Is "God" a Particle or Field? Does He Have a Mind or Will?

Sep 07 2024 57 mins

I answer 3 listener questions. One about whether God could be a thing in the universe, or the universe as a whole for that matter. A second about why we think God has a mind and will. And finally, we conclude by talking about Hell.

Grace-Marie Turner on Fixing Healthcare with Free Markets

Aug 31 2024 83 mins

Our guest today is the founder of the Galen institute https://galen.org and has advised the White House, the USCCB, and many others on healthcare. She advocates for patient centered healthcare, free-market solutions, and plain 'ole common sense in a sector devoid each.

Fr. James Dominic Rooney on Integralism

Aug 24 2024 95 mins

We contrast Intergralism with Liberalism and trace back the history of each in our discussion.

Is Usury Still a Thing? W/ Mathew Advent

Aug 17 2024 133 mins

Matt and I discuss the morality and the economics behind the tangled and fascinating history of what people call Usury. His paper is worth a read and can be found right here: https://www.academia.edu/122554073/Usury_and_Interest_Forgotten_Contributions_to_the_Thomistic_Tradition