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Published on January 24, 2022 14:07

Real Love for the Poor w/ Bob Lesnefsky

How do you love the poor like Christ did? My good friend Bob Lesnefsky stops by the studio to talk about his work with troubled inner-city youth through his ministry, Vagabond Missions.

We discuss:

– How Bob started Vagabond Missions.
– The challenges and blessings of working with inner-city youth.
– The danger of romanticizing missionary work.
– Why Catholics need to stop dividing themselves into camps.
– Should Catholics get tattoos?

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Does God Exist: https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=fradd&qid=1586377974&sr=8-9

Marian Consecration With Aquinas: https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=fradd&qid=1586379026&sr=8-4

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Published on January 17, 2022 13:17

An Intro to Philosophy w/ Dr. Alex Plato

Come and ponder the big questions with Jacob Imam and me. We’re joined by Dr. Alex Plato (yes, that’s really his last name!), who gives us a crash course in philosophy.

We’ll discuss:

– What exactly is philosophy?
– What is wisdom?
– What’s the relationship between faith and reason?
– How has the rise of technology influenced philosophy?
– And more!

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Get my NEW book “How To Be Happy: Saint Thomas’ Secret To A Good Life,” out now!

Does God Exist: https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=fradd&qid=1586377974&sr=8-9

Marian Consecration With Aquinas: https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=fradd&qid=1586379026&sr=8-4

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Published on January 14, 2022 07:12

An Intro to Philosophy w/ Dr. Alex Plato

Come and ponder the big questions with Jacob Imam and me. We’re joined by Dr. Alex Plato (yes, that’s really his last name!), who gives us a crash course in philosophy.

We’ll discuss:

– What exactly is philosophy?
– What is wisdom?
– What’s the relationship between faith and reason?
– How has the rise of technology influenced philosophy?
– And more!

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Patreon or Directly: https://pintswithaquinas.com/support/

This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn’t be possible without you. I can’t thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer co-producer of the show.

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FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: https://www.strive21.com/

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————————— MY BOOKS —————————

Get my NEW book “How To Be Happy: Saint Thomas’ Secret To A Good Life,” out now!

Does God Exist: https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=fradd&qid=1586377974&sr=8-9

Marian Consecration With Aquinas: https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=fradd&qid=1586379026&sr=8-4

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Published on January 10, 2022 14:13

Catholic Teaching on Alcohol w/ Jacob Imam & Rob Praetzel

This is the show’s first roundtable discussion. I’m joined by Jacob Imam, Rob Praetzel, and over a dozen bottles of whiskey.

We’ll delve into the theology of alcohol while taste testing the different bottles. We’ll discuss:

– What the Bible says about alcohol.
– What St. Thomas Aquinas says about it.
– Why we can thank the Church for beer.
– Whether I can tell the difference between a cheap bottle of whiskey and one that costs hundreds of dollars.
– And more!

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This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn’t be possible without you. I can’t thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer co-producer of the show.

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————————— MY BOOKS —————————

Get my NEW book “How To Be Happy: Saint Thomas’ Secret To A Good Life,” out now!

Does God Exist: https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=fradd&qid=1586377974&sr=8-9

Marian Consecration With Aquinas: https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=fradd&qid=1586379026&sr=8-4

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Published on January 03, 2022 14:18

Is Yoga Good or Evil? w/ Alex Frank

The morality of yoga is a touchy subject among Christians. Many strong believers practice yoga with good intentions.

But can there be negative, and even dangerous, spiritual effects stemming from yoga? Former yogi Alex Frank is here to answer this and many other questions.

Find out:

– The spiritual foundations of yoga.
– Whether you can practice yoga without indulging in the spiritual side.
– Better alternatives to yoga.
– What Alex learned from his time in a Zen monastery.
– And more!

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This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn’t be possible without you. I can’t thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer co-producer of the show.

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FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: https://www.strive21.com/

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————————— MY BOOKS —————————

Get my NEW book “How To Be Happy: Saint Thomas’ Secret To A Good Life,” out now!

Does God Exist: https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=fradd&qid=1586377974&sr=8-9

Marian Consecration With Aquinas: https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=fradd&qid=1586379026&sr=8-4

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Published on December 27, 2021 11:46

Inspiring Stories from The Church in Haiti w/ Fr. Louis Merosne

Fr. Louis Merosne drops by the studio to share his insider’s perspective of the state of Haitian Church. Haiti’s been through a lot—especially after this summer’s deadly earthquake—but Fr. Louis has plenty of powerful stories about the resilient faith of the Haitian people.

Fr. Louis tells us about:
– The history of Haiti (including how the Haitians fought off Napoleon’s army)
– His encounters with people possessed by the devil.
– Haitian Catholics’ great love for Our Lady.
– Catholicism and Voodooism – are they alike?
– And more!

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This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn’t be possible without you. I can’t thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer co-producer of the show.

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————————— MY BOOKS —————————

Get my NEW book “How To Be Happy: Saint Thomas’ Secret To A Good Life,” out now!

Does God Exist: https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=fradd&qid=1586377974&sr=8-9

Marian Consecration With Aquinas: https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=fradd&qid=1586379026&sr=8-4

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Published on December 20, 2021 13:27

Story Telling, Myths, and Fairy Tales w/ Sean Fitzpatrick

Join us on a journey into fairy land as Sean Fitzpatrick and I talk about the importance of fictional stories for understanding our real world.

We discuss:
– Our favorite fairy tales.
– What makes a fairy tale a fairy tale.
– Whether the disturbing elements of classic fairy tales should be removed or softened.
– How fairy tales impact our spiritual and moral lives.
– And more!

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This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn’t be possible without you. I can’t thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer co-producer of the show.

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FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: https://www.strive21.com/

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————————— MY BOOKS —————————

Get my NEW book “How To Be Happy: Saint Thomas’ Secret To A Good Life,” out now!

Does God Exist: https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=fradd&qid=1586377974&sr=8-9

Marian Consecration With Aquinas: https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=fradd&qid=1586379026&sr=8-4

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Published on December 13, 2021 09:37

Tech, Politics, and Radical Christian Living w/ Marc Barnes

It’s time for another discussion about my ambivalent feelings toward technology. Marc Barnes joins in my thoughtful tirade against our technological overloads.

We discuss:
– All the good things of life we’ve lost to technology.
– How streaming media threatens our right to ownership.
– Cars: good or bad?
– The positive side of technology. (Yes, it’s not all doom and gloom.)
– And more!

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This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn’t be possible without you. I can’t thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer co-producer of the show.

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FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: https://www.strive21.com/

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Get my NEW book “How To Be Happy: Saint Thomas’ Secret To A Good Life,” out now!

Does God Exist: https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=fradd&qid=1586377974&sr=8-9

Marian Consecration With Aquinas: https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=fradd&qid=1586379026&sr=8-4

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Published on December 06, 2021 16:15

A Church in Crisis w/ Ralph Martin

In this episode, I talk to author and evangelist Ralph Martin about the crisis in the Catholic Church and our culture. We discuss:

– Are some Catholic bishops preaching a different Gospel?
– Persecution is coming, and we should be ready for it.
– Whether non-Catholics can be saved.
– Are the “signs of the times” the signs of the END times?

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