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From Atheism to Catholicism w/ Pat Flynn

In this episode, Pat Flynn takes us through his journey with the philosophers and ideas about God, all the way from atheism to Christianity to Catholicism! Along the way he explains:

– His earliest memory of feeling atheist in grade school
– The “many flavors of atheism” and what his was like
– The arguments for God that moved him before he was a Christian.

Plus, we get philosophical about how to understand God’s existence and Divine simplicity. Fascinating stuff!

 

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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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The Conversion of Dr. Scott Hahn

In this episode of “Pints with Aquinas,” Dr. Scott Hahn sits down with me at the bar table and tells his FASCINATING conversion story! Join us for this conversation and you’ll learn all about:

– How Catholic theology of contraception taught him “the logic of love”
– Why he turned down his dream job as a Protestant
– The words he heard at his first Mass that changed everything
– How his promise to wait five years to convert turned into five weeks.

He also answers questions from listeners about how to read the Bible, Sola Scriptura and more!

Learn more about Scott Hahn’s NEW study, Parousia: The Bible and the Mass

 

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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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BONUS: Is Lying Always Wrong? Fr Gregory Pine Vs. Dr. Janet Smith

Can lying be okay in certain circumstances? In this bonus episode, I host a debate between Fr. Gregory Pine and Dr. Janet Smith about this very question. Along the way they raise important points like:

– What is the definition of lying?
– If you deceive someone to bring about a greater good, is that still a sin?
– How does saying false things affect yourself and the people around you?

Listen to this fascinating discussion and see what you think!

 

BIO’s of Debaters:

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. is a doctoral candidate in dogmatic theology at the University of Fribourg (Switzerland). He served previously as Assistant Director of Campus Outreach for the Thomistic Institute. Born and raised near Philadelphia, PA, he attended the Franciscan University of Steubenville and entered the Order of Preachers upon graduating. He was ordained a priest in 2016 and holds an STL from the Dominican House of Studies. He is the co-author of Marian Consecration with Aquinas (TAN Books) and has published articles in Nova et Vetera, The Thomist, and Angelicum. He is also a regular contributor to the podcasts “Pints with Aquinas” and “Godsplaining.”

Janet E. Smith recently retired from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, MI. She is the author of Humanae Vitae: A Generation Later and A Right to Privacy. “Self-Gift” is a volume of her already published essays on Humanae Vitae and the thought of John Paul II. She edited Why Humanae Vitae right: A Reader, Life Issues, MedicalChoices (with Christopher Kaczor) Living the Truth in Love: Pastoral Approaches to Same-Sex Attractions (with R.Paul Check) and Why Humanae Vitae is still Right. Prof Smith served three terms as a consulter to the Pontifical Council on the Family and also served as a member of the Anglican Roman Catholic International Commission III for 8 years. She has a regular column in the National Catholic Register. She has received three honorary doctorates and several other awards for scholarship and service. She has appeared on the Geraldo Show, Fox Morning News, CNN International, CNN Newsroom, Al Jazeera and has done many shows for various series on EWTN. More than two million copies of her talk,“Contraception: Why Not” have been distributed. Her materials can be found at janetsmith.org and for copies of her talks.

 

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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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A Bible Study Turned These Protestants Catholic!

In this episode I talk to three college guys who started a Bible study as Protestants… and all ended up becoming Catholic! There are many interesting parts to their story, so grab a pint as they tell us about:

– How they met each other and started a Bible study
– What surprised them from reading the Bible and the Church Fathers
– How they each overcame their biggest obstacles to Catholicism (and how the Virgin Mary helped!)

Join us to learn all about their amazing journey!

 

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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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Orthodox VS Catholic Debate on the Papacy

In this episode, I bring on two guests to debate this question: Is the doctrine of papal primacy given at the First Vatican Council true to apostolic tradition?

My guests are Fr. Patrick (who goes by “John Ramsey” for his books), an Orthodox priest, and Erick Ybarra, a Latin rite Catholic speaker and blogger who specializes in Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy. They discuss:

– What papal primacy means
– How the pope’s authority was understood by Church councils throughout history
– Disagreements that Church Fathers had with the bishop of Rome (aka, the pope) and whether they thought they were obedient to him

 

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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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Aquinas on Why Philosophy Isn’t Enough

In this episode, we look at the VERY FIRST THING Saint Thomas said in his most famous work, the “Summa Theologiae”: the first part, first question, first article. Aquinas asks the question, “Is philosophy enough? Why do we need Sacred Scripture?”

Find out how he answers this and related questions like:

– Does philosophy truly cover all there is to know?
– Is it okay to try to understand things above natural reason?
– Why does God reveal things to us if we can know them through our own reason?

Check it out!

 

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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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Lent: Do or do not, there is no try!

Lent is here again! So it’s a good time for a bonus episode about how we should be preparing for it.

We talk about:
– Advice on how to give up something for Lent (hint: keep it simple and don’t be vague)
– Why fasting is good for us, according to St. Thomas Aquinas
– What I’m giving up for Lent (and why I’m super nervous about it)

Our listeners also weigh in on what they’re giving up for Lent.

 

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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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7 Reasons to LOVE St. Thomas Aquinas

In this episode, I explain seven reasons why St. Thomas Aquinas was a great writer, teacher, and saint. Here’s your chance to get to know the Angelic Doctor as a person and learn:

– What Aquinas was like as a kid, and why his own brothers kidnapped him
– What he did when he found a prostitute in his room
– How he found the best arguments both for and against his own positions
– Some of the fantastic questions he asked that we still ask today, like do dogs go to Heaven? (And I tell you what his answers are)
– Why he said you should cry and take hot baths (yes, he said that).

I hope that after this episode, you’ll love Aquinas even more!

 

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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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Why More Young Catholics are Identifying as “Traditional” w/ Brian Holdsworth

In this episode, I chat with my friend Brian Holdsworth—web designer, videographer, and YouTube show host—about something we’re noticing in the Church today: younger Catholics (as well as not-so-younger Catholics, like me) are identifying more and more as “traditional.”

Pull up a barstool with us as we explore this and related questions like:

– What is modernism and how does it affect our spirituality?
– Was the way Mass was done before Vatican II really so great?
– What is going to a traditional Mass like today?
– And a whole lot more!

 

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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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Pornography VS iconography w/ Jonathan Pageau

In this episode, I talk with artist and public speaker Jonathan Pageau about the idea that pornography is “anti-iconography.” We talk about Jonathan’s work as an iconographer and then explore these topics:

– How pornography is an idol
– Whether you can depict nudity in art without sensuality
– Depicting God the Father and why today’s iconographers don’t do it
– We even discuss some COVID-related topics!

Pull up a barstool and join us for this great conversation!

 

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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 coproducer of the show.

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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

The Porn Myth: https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx

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