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Why do pro-life advocates need philosophy? What is a simple, basic argument pro-lifers can use to make the case against abortion? What are some of the worst arguments on both sides of the debate? How have pro-choice philosophers responded to pro-life arguments? What are the best responses to the best pro-choice case? Trent Horn joins us to discuss these topics in detail.
What is the false spirit of Vatican II and how can we articulate a true spirit of Vatican II? Should Catholics support Ad Orientam or Versus Populum in the sacred liturgy? What should we think about the use of the word “subsists” in the document Lumen Gentium? Did Pope St. John Paul II kiss the Quran and what follows from this? Fr. Blake Britton joins us to discuss these and further questions about Vatican II.
What are some of the biggest mistakes an apologist can make? How can one commit “apologetical gluttony”? What are the “deadly sins” that those engaging in apologetics most need to watch out for these days? What does Ignatius Press have coming out soon that we should check out? Mark Brumley joins us for a bonus episode to answer these questions and more.
Summary How do you structure your course on Catholic apologetics? What arguments do you include for God’s existence? How do you defend the Resurrection differently than others? What do you emphasize regarding Christ founding...
Summary Was the Reformation a mistake? That’s the essential question and topic of this conversation with Dr. Matthew Levering who wrote a book on the topic. We discuss the nature of biblical reasoning from...
Summary What is the tradivox project of reviving old catechisms? Why look to old catechisms when we already have the modern catechism of the Catholic Church? Who could benefit from this? For instance, could...
Summary How should Catholic evangelize? What does good evangelization look like? What do we actually say? What if we’re worried about being stumped by questions or getting into an awkward encounter? Fr. Thomas Cavanaugh...
