Ep. #46 – Upgrade Your Apologetics Memory with Dr. Vost
Summary
Dr. Kevin Vost is a convert to Catholicism from atheism and an expert on memory studies. He joins us to share time-tested truths and practical strategies for remembering important things about the faith. In particular, he gives us tools for improving our own apologetics memory.
Guest Bio
Dr. Kevin Vost is a prolific Catholic author, speaker, and professor. Taught at the University of Illinois at Springfield and Aquinas College in Nashville, Tennessee. He’s written over a dozen books including Memorize the Faith, Memorize the Reasons, and Memorize the Mass.
Show Outline
In the first segment, Dr. Vost shares highlights of his own story and how he became interested in Catholicism and memory. He explains why a good memory is still important in the age of smartphones and Google.
In the next segment, Dr. Vost walks us through a memory exercise for recalling Aquinas’ Five Ways. In doing so, he demonstrates the technique that St. Thomas speaks of in his writings on memory.
In the final segment, Dr. Vost gives further tips for how we could apply his memory system to our three pillars. Lastly, he explains where listeners can go to find his work.
Resources Mentioned
Summa Theologiae articles on memory
The Art of Memory by Francis Yates
Memorize the Faith by Dr. Kevin Vost
Memorize the Reasons by Dr. Kevin Vost
Memorize the Mass by Dr. Kevin Vost
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