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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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Published on January 25, 2021 12:01

Why Catholics Can’t Reject Vatican II w/ Timothy Gordon

In this episode, I’m joined around the bar table by Timothy Gordon, author and host of the “Rules for Retrogrades” podcast, to talk about Vatican II. Timothy shares his discoveries from researching Vatican II and looking at what the documents really say.

We talk about:

– What was going on during the council (aka, his “binder drop theory”)
– How Vatican II documents are consistent with what popes said before
– The difference between running away with ambiguity and making an actual doctrinal error
– And more!

Pull up a barstool with us and let’s dive in!

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EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints

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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.

—————————- LINKS ——————————-

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

—————————- SOCIAL —————————–

————————— MY BOOKS —————————

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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Published on January 17, 2021 22:00

Vatican on Covid Vaccines w/ Jimmy Akin

Today I’m joined by Jimmy Akin to discuss the Vatican’s recent document in response to concerns about receiving Covid-19 vaccines, or any vaccines, developed using cell lines from aborted fetuses.

We read through the document together and unpack each paragraph one at a time. As we do, we cover:
– The distinction between formal cooperation with evil and remote material cooperation with evil
– How this document fits in with the history of Catholic moral teaching (going all the way back to the letters of St. Paul)
– The potential consequences involved with following your conscience
– Our continued responsibility to speak out against abortion

Pull up a chair and let’s talk!

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EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints

—————————- GIVING ——————————

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.

—————————- LINKS ——————————-

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

—————————- SOCIAL —————————–

————————— MY BOOKS —————————

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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Book me to speak: https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform

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Published on January 11, 2021 14:00

Civilization is DOOMED Without True Religion w/ Dr. Scott Hahn

In this episode of “Pints with Aquinas,” Dr. Scott Hahn returns to join me around the bar table! We talk about the new book he co-authored called “It Is Right and Just: Why the Future of Civilization Depends on True Religion.”

He sheds light on our religious experience in today’s society and shares a different way for us to look at the connection between religion and society, such as:

– Religion as a virtue; and not just any virtue, but the highest form of justice

– The American Catholic experience, and it’s dangers and pitfalls

– The relationship between your religion and your political affiliation

– The ultimate, basic thing each one of us NEEDS to do if we want to see a more Christian society

Grab a pint and let’s dive in!

—————————————— SPONSORS ——————————————

EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints

—————————- GIVING ——————————

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.

—————————- LINKS ——————————-

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

—————————- SOCIAL —————————–

————————— MY BOOKS —————————

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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Book me to speak: https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform

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Published on January 04, 2021 14:00

BONUS: HUGE NEWS on the Future of Pints With Aquinas

Well, here is, gang. I was waiting until we hit 100,000 subscribers but I just CANNOT WAIT any longer. Join my wife Cammie and me to find out what the next chapter of PWA will look like. Super exciting stuff.

Help make what we’re planning happen: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd

Cam’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/among-the-lilies/id1149976656

Cam’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCYQTO2J5S9dlepTN0D7TNAg

Jimmy Akin’s (since he showed up) podcast: https://sqpn.com/category/podcasts/akin/

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EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints

—————————- GIVING ——————————

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.

—————————- LINKS ——————————-

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

—————————- SOCIAL —————————–

————————— MY BOOKS —————————

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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Book me to speak: https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform

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Published on January 04, 2021 08:15

Scientific EVIDENCE for Eucharistic Miracles? w/ Fr. Terry Donahue

What have scientists discovered when they investigated Eucharistic miracles? In this episode, I’m joined around the bar table by Father Terry Donaue to talk about Eucharistic miracles in general, and three stories of investigating a miracle.

Things get pretty interesting as we discuss:

– Whether people of faith are bound to believe in alleged miracles

– The process of how the Church investigates a miracle claim

– What it means to have a “healthy skepticism” when it comes to alleged miracles

Pull up a chair and check it out!

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EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints

—————————- GIVING ——————————

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.

—————————- LINKS ——————————-

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

—————————- SOCIAL —————————–

————————— MY BOOKS —————————

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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Book me to speak: https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform

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Published on December 27, 2020 23:00

Aquinas on Why There Can’t be Many Gods

This week around the bar table, we talk about the idea of polytheism. We’ll see how Aquinas weighs in on this topic:

– Why there can only be one God

– Why the devil wants people to believe in multiple gods

– The difference between Pelagianism and Semi-Pelagianism

– And then, just for fun, I’ll share with you my top seven short stories

Pull up a chair and check it out!

—————————————— SPONSORS ——————————————

EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints

—————————- GIVING ——————————

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.

—————————- LINKS ——————————-

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

—————————- SOCIAL —————————–

————————— MY BOOKS —————————

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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Book me to speak: https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform

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Published on December 21, 2020 14:00

Playing Jesus w/ Jonathan Roumie

In this episode, I’m joined around the bar table by Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus on the show “The Chosen.” He talks about the best and most challenging aspects of playing Our Lord, including:

– How playing Jesus has led him deeper in his own Catholic faith

– Balancing the role of Jesus with his own humanity

– How he landed the role of Jesus (and how he got the accent down)

– The interfaith environment on the set of the show

– He also answers questions from our listeners!

Grab something to swig and check it out!

—————————————— SPONSORS ——————————————

EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints

—————————- GIVING ——————————

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.

—————————- LINKS ——————————-

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

—————————- SOCIAL —————————–

————————— MY BOOKS —————————

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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Book me to speak: https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform

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Published on December 14, 2020 14:00

BONUS: Proclaiming Jesus, Discerning Priesthood, and the Viganò Affair

In this bonus episode, I chat with Fr. Mark Goring about many, many topics, including, but not limited to, Jesus, priesthood, and the Viganò Affair.

—————————————— SPONSORS ——————————————

EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints

—————————- GIVING ——————————

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.

—————————- LINKS ——————————-

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

—————————- SOCIAL —————————–

————————— MY BOOKS —————————

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

————————— CONTACT —————————-

Book me to speak: https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform

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Published on December 11, 2020 23:00

Thomas Aquinas on the 8 Daughters of LUST

Today around the bar table, we look at what Aquinas says about “the 8 daughters of lust.”

Then I take some questions from our patrons and share a profound interview I read with James Hetfield of Metallica! (I also share a lovely little clip from one of their songs, because even if you’re not a fan of Metallica like me, I just want you to hear how cool it sounds.)

Along the way, Aquinas will help us recognize:

– How we get blinded by our own vices and obsessions

– Ways we rationalize sin, especially our own

– How lust makes us lose our taste for what is truly good (and pardon my recurring McDonald’s analogies)

So grab a pint and let’s dive in!

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EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints

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