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Pints With Aquinas

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Long form discussions, debates, and teachings on the Catholic faith.

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86: 5 Tips on prayer from Thomas Aquinas

December 26, 2017 06:30 - 53 minutes - 102 MB

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85: How to argue without seeming like a crazy person, with Randal Rauser

December 19, 2017 17:00 - 53 minutes - 92.9 MB

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84: Is it okay to lie to my kids about Santa Claus (also, Nazi's at the door, communion in the hand, and is swearing okay?)

December 12, 2017 06:00 - 31 minutes - 59.9 MB

Shownotes here: http://pintswithaquinas.com/podcast/is-it-okay-to-li…is-swearing-okay/ SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/  Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd  STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/  GIVING Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd 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 essent...

83: What is the soul? Does it survive death?

December 05, 2017 20:56 - 55 minutes - 97.3 MB

Show notes: http://pintswithaquinas.com/podcast/what-is-the-soul-does-it-survive-death/ SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/  Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd  STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/  GIVING Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd 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 essen...

82: Aquinas Vs Bonaventure over the beginning of the universe, and, for some random reason, Friedrich Nietzsche!

November 28, 2017 06:00 - 52 minutes - 99.6 MB

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BIG news about me and Pints With Aquinas

November 22, 2017 06:00 - 11 minutes - 21.9 MB

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81: Can philosophy prove the beginning of the universe?

November 21, 2017 07:00 - 43 minutes - 82 MB

In today's episode we talk with Thomas about whether or not the universe could be eternal and created. Thomas thinks it can, even though he thinks the universe has a beginning because of revelation. Enjoy! SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/  Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd  STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/  GIVING Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd This show (and all the plans we have in ...

80: Edward Feser Continues to Refute Richard Dawkins' objections to Aquinas' 5 ways

November 14, 2017 07:00 - 38 minutes - 69.2 MB

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79: Edward Feser Explodes Richard Dawkins' "refutation" of Aquinas' 5 ways

November 07, 2017 07:00 - 45 minutes - 84.3 MB

See show notes at PintsWithAquinas.com  Q&A Music from https://www.bensound.com SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/  Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd  STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/  GIVING Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd 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...

78: Should I love Jesus and hate religion?

October 31, 2017 06:00

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78: Is the sin of certainty a sin?

October 31, 2017 06:00 - 33 minutes - 60.2 MB

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77.5 Is it okay for Christians to celebrate Halloween?

October 30, 2017 15:32 - 11 minutes - 21.6 MB

Today we discuss Halloween!  See show notes at PintsWithAquinas.com  SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/  Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd  STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/  GIVING Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd 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...

77. 10 Books by or about Aquinas you need to read

October 24, 2017 06:00 - 30 minutes - 57.3 MB

Show notes here: http://pintswithaquinas.com/podcast/read-these-10-books-to-understand-and-learn-from-thomas-aquinas/ Q&A Music from: https://www.bensound.com SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/  Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd  STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/  GIVING Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can'...

76: Is it okay to kill someone in self-defense?

October 17, 2017 06:00 - 27 minutes - 52.5 MB

Show notes at PintsWithAquinas.com  SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/  Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd  STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/  GIVING Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd 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. ...

76: Is it okay to kill someone in self-defense?

October 17, 2017 06:00 - 27 minutes - 52.5 MB

Show notes at PintsWithAquinas.com 

75: How Scott Hahn was first introduced to Thomas Aquinas

October 09, 2017 06:00 - 26 minutes - 46.2 MB

Today I chat with Scott Hahn about how he was first introduced to Thomas Aquinas. SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/  Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd  STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/  GIVING Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd 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...

74: Was Mary a virgin her entire life?

October 03, 2017 06:00 - 23 minutes - 43.7 MB

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73.5 What would Thomas Aquinas say about Hugh Hefner

September 29, 2017 12:46 - 10 minutes - 20.5 MB

See show notes here: http://pintswithaquinas.com/podcast/what-would-thomas-aquinas-say-about-hugh-hefner/ SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/  Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd  STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/  GIVING Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd 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! ...

73: Why I don't call myself Gay, With Daniel Mattson ... Also Fr. James Martin's new book

September 26, 2017 06:00 - 30 minutes - 56.8 MB

This is the second part in a two part series we've done on homosexuality. Be sure to listen to last week's episode before this one. Today we talk about terminology—why Daniel doesn't call himself 'gay'. We also respond to Fr. James Martin's new book, Building A Bridge. --- Thanks to the following awesome people who are supporting Pints With Aquinas on Patreon: Jack Buss! ... You're the man, Jack. Tim Davolt, Chris Reintjes, Tom Dickson, David Young, Andrew Kener, Desirae Sifuentes,...

72: What do you think about homosexuality? With Daniel Mattson

September 19, 2017 06:00 - 25 minutes - 47 MB

Today I'm joined by author Daniel Mattson to discuss homosexuality. This is part 1. of our discussion so be sure to tune in next week to hear part 2. --- Thanks to the following awesome people who are supporting Pints With Aquinas on Patreon: Jack Buss! ... You're the man, Jack. Tim Davolt, Chris Reintjes, Tom Dickson, David Young, Andrew Kener, Desirae Sifuentes, and Sean McNicholl. James Boehmler, Laura Suttenfield, John Hipp, Kathleen Cory, Sarah Jacobs, Fernando Enrile, Travi...

71: What's the point of the sabbath? (Leisure vs Vegging)

September 12, 2017 06:00 - 26 minutes - 50 MB

Today I chat with Aquinas about the third commandment, Keep holy the sabbath day.   Before I share Aquinas's text, a big thanks to the following awesome people who are supporting Pints With Aquinas on Patreon: Jack Buss! ... You're the man, Jack. Tim Davolt, Chris Reintjes, Tom Dickson, David Young, Andrew Kener, Desirae Sifuentes, and Sean McNicholl. James Boehmler, Laura Suttenfield, John Hipp, Kathleen Cory, Sarah Jacobs, Fernando Enrile, Travis Headly, Matthew Lafitte, Russell ...

70: What are the 7 deadly sins? (Part 2)

September 05, 2017 06:00 - 23 minutes - 43.7 MB

Today we'll be discussing the 7 deadly sins. In particular I'll be drawing from a famous work of Pope St. Gregory the Great entitled The Books of the Morals: An Exposition on the Book of Blessed Job. The work is often cited in St. Thomas Aquinas in the Summa Theologiae when he talks about vice and virtue   ---   Thanks to the following awesome people who are supporting Pints With Aquinas on Patreon: Jack Buss! ... You're the man, Jack. Tim Davolt, Chris Reintjes, Tom Dickson, D...

69: What are the 7 deadly sins? (Part 1)

August 29, 2017 06:00 - 22 minutes - 42.1 MB

Today we'll be discussing the 7 deadly sins. In particular I'll be drawing from a famous work of Pope St. Gregory the Great entitled The Books of the Morals: An Exposition on the Book of Blessed Job. The work is often cited in St. Thomas Aquinas in the Summa Theologiae when he talks about vice and virtue.   ---   Thanks to the following awesome people who are supporting Pints With Aquinas on Patreon: Jack Buss! ... You're the man, Jack. Tim Davolt, Chris Reintjes, Tom Dickson, ...

68: Was Mary always a virgin?

August 22, 2017 06:00

Today we'll ask Aquinas about whether or not Mary remained a virgin her entire life. Thanks to the following awesome people who are supporting Pints With Aquinas on Patreon: Jack Buss! ... You're the man, Jack. Tim Davolt, Chris Reintjes, Tom Dickson, David Young, Andrew Kener, Desirae Sifuentes, and Sean McNicholl. James Boehmler, Laura Suttenfield, John Hipp, Kathleen Cory, Sarah Jacobs, Fernando Enrile, Travis Headly, Matthew Lafitte, Russell T Potee III, Jed Florstat, Phillip Had...

68: Responding to Hank Green's objections to Aquinas' 5 ways

August 17, 2017 23:23 - 18 minutes - 35 MB

So lots of y'all have asked me to respond to this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgisehuGOyY&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtNgK6MZucdYldNkMybYIHKR&index=10 This podcast does that. --- SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/  Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd  STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/  GIVING Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be poss...

67.5 Why Norm Geisler is wrong about Aquinas and the assumption of Mary

August 15, 2017 05:00 - 20 minutes - 38.3 MB

Happy feast of the assumption of Mary, y'all! Today I talk a little about the assumption of Mary, I respond to what Protestant apologist, Norm Geisler has to say regarding Aquinas and the dogma of the assumption and then (....drum roll....) I share a portion of a brand new audio book, Pope Pius XII's apostolic constitution in which he defines as dogma Mary's assumption into Heaven ... huh? ... Huuuh? --- SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: http...

67: What is the incarnation? (Also 8 heresies get slammed!)

August 01, 2017 06:00 - 20 minutes - 38.4 MB

Today's text is taken from The Aquinas Catechism which is essentially homilies giving by Aquinas on the Nicene Creed. We'll take a look at 2 analogies Aquinas gives to explain the incarnation and 8 heresies regarding it. Learn more at PintsWithAquinas.com SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/  Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd  STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/  GIVING Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ma...

66: Why Ricky Gervais is wrong about God, knowledge, science, and religion, with Trent Horn

July 25, 2017 06:00 - 25 minutes - 47.3 MB

In this episode of Pints With Aquinas I allow Trent to respond to some comments Ricky Gervais made recently in an interview he had with Stephen Colbert about God, atheism, and religion. We also talk about Trent's new book which you can (and should!) get here: http://shop.catholic.com/why-we-re-catholic-our-reasons-for-faith-hope-and-love.html SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/  Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfr...

65: Should I drink to the point of hilarity? With Sam Guzman

July 18, 2017 06:00 - 18 minutes - 35.4 MB

Today I chat with my mate Sam Guzman of The Catholic Gentleman about 5 tips to drinking beer like a connoisseur.  Here's an article Sam wrote on the matter. https://www.catholicgentleman.net/2014/07/5-steps-to-tasting-beer-like-a-connoisseur/ SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/  Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd  STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/  GIVING Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd ...

64: Does the Church teach that Limbo is a real place?

July 11, 2017 06:00 - 18 minutes - 35.5 MB

Today we chat to Thomas about Limbo. What is it? Are Catholics bound to believe in it? If it does exist what do the souls there experience? --- Whether those souls which depart with original sin alone, suffer from a bodily fire, and are punished by fire? Gregory Nazianzen in his fortieth sermon, which is entitled On Holy Baptism, distinguishes three classes of unbaptized persons: those namely who refuse to be baptized, those who through neglect have put off being baptized until the end...

63: Aristotle's 3 Types of Friendship, With Emily Barry

July 03, 2017 06:00 - 33 minutes - 59.1 MB

Today I chat with my pal, Emily Barry, about what Thomas has to say about friendship. --- SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/  Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd  STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/  GIVING Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd 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 e...

62: How do we know stuff? (an intro to Thomas' epistemology)

June 27, 2017 06:00 - 26 minutes - 45.7 MB

In today's episode of Pints With Aquinas we ask Thomas about knowledge and stuff (that sounded smart right? "and stuff"). --- On this point the philosophers held three opinions. For Democritus held that "all knowledge is caused by images issuing from the bodies we think of and entering into our souls," as Augustine says in his letter to Dioscorus (cxviii, 4). And Aristotle says (De Somn. et Vigil.) that Democritus held that knowledge is cause by a "discharge of images." And the reason fo...

62: How do we know stuff? (an intro to Thomas' epistemology)

June 27, 2017 06:00 - 26 minutes - 45.7 MB

In today's episode of Pints With Aquinas we ask Thomas about knowledge and stuff (that sounded smart right? "and stuff"). --- Thanks to the following awesome people who are supporting Pints With Aquinas on Patreon: Tim Davolt, Chris Reintjes, Tom Dickson, Jack Buss, and Sean McNicholl. James Boehmler, Laura Suttenfield, John Hipp, Kathleen Cory, Sarah Jacobs, Fernando Enrile, Travis Headly, Matthew Lafitte, Russell T Potee III, Jed Florstat, Phillip Hadden, and Katie Kuchar, and Matt...

61: 15 (or so) stories about St Thomas we hope are true, with Fr Ryan Mann

June 20, 2017 06:00 - 32 minutes - 58.9 MB

Today I chat with Fr Ryan Mann about 15 (or so) stories about St Thomas Aquinas that we really hope are true. It's a fun episode. :) --- HUGE THANKS to the following Patrons: Tim Davolt, Chris Reintjes, Tom Dickson, Jack Buss, Sean McNicholl, James Boehmler, Laura Suttenfield, John Hipp, Kathleen Cory, Sarah Jacobs, Fernando Enrile, Travis Headly, Matthew Lafitte, Russell T Potee III, Jed Florstat, Phillip Hadden, and Katie Kuchar, and Matthew Anderson (twitter.com/Matt317A). --- ...

60: Let's talk about sex, baby. ... I mean, uh, Thomas.

June 13, 2017 06:00 - 23 minutes - 45.1 MB

Today I'll be drawing from what Aquinas has to say about sex in the Summa Theologiae. Since I'll be drawing from multiple questions, I won't put up the text this week. But if you'd like to read through those questions yourself you can go here: Supplemental section Questions 41,42,49.   *** HUGE THANKS to the following Patrons: Tom Dickson, Jack Buss, Sean McNicholl, Jed Florstat, Daniel Szafran, Phillip Hadden Katie Kuchar, Phillipe Ortiz, Russell T Potee, Sarah Jacob, Fernando E...

59: How do I better acquire knowledge?

June 06, 2017 06:00 - 25 minutes - 48.8 MB

Today we discuss a letter Aquinas supposedly wrote to someone who asked how he could better acquire knowledge. You'll love it. --- Please support Pints With Aquinas here: https://www.patreon.com/pwa HUGE THANKS to the following Patrons: Tom Dickson, Jack Buss, Sean McNicholl, Jed Florstat, Daniel Szafran, Phillip Hadden Katie Kuchar, Phillipe Ortiz, Russell T Potee, Sarah Jacob, Fernando Enrile

59: How do I better acquire knowledge?

June 06, 2017 06:00 - 25 minutes - 48.8 MB

Today we discuss a letter Aquinas supposedly wrote to someone who asked how he could better acquire knowledge. You'll love it. --- HUGE THANKS to the following Patrons: Tom Dickson, Jack Buss, Sean McNicholl, Jed Florstat, Daniel Szafran, Phillip Hadden Katie Kuchar, Phillipe Ortiz, Russell T Potee, Sarah Jacob, Fernando Enrile SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/  Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd  ...

58: Why did Christ ascend into Heaven?

May 30, 2017 06:00 - 13 minutes - 26.1 MB

The feast of the ascension of Christ is in two days! For that reason I decided to ask St. Thomas about why Christ ascended into heaven and why it was profitable. --- HUGE THANKS to the following Patrons: Tom Dickson, Jack Buss, Sean McNicholl, Jed Florstat, Daniel Szafran, Phillip Hadden Katie Kuchar, Phillipe Ortiz, Russell T Potee, Sarah Jacob, Fernando Enrile and Christopher Beckett. SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com...

57: What does it mean to say that God's essence is existence? With Fr. Damian Ference

May 23, 2017 06:00 - 42 minutes - 79.8 MB

I chat with Fr. Damian Ference about essence, existence, and why Thomas taught that God's essence is existence! Buckle up. --- HUGE THANKS to the following Patrons: Tom Dickson, Jack Buss, Sean McNicholl, Jed Florstat, Daniel Szafran, Phillip Hadden Katie Kuchar, Phillipe Ortiz, Russell T Potee, Sarah Jacob, Fernando Enrile SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/  Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd  ST...

57: What does it mean to say that God's essence is existence? With Fr. Damian Ference

May 23, 2017 06:00 - 42 minutes - 79.8 MB

I chat with Fr. Damian Ference about essence, existence, and why Thomas taught that God's essence is existence! Buckle up. --- Please support Pints With Aquinas here: https://www.patreon.com/pwa --- HUGE THANKS to the following Patrons: Tom Dickson, Jack Buss, Sean McNicholl, Jed Florstat, Daniel Szafran, Phillip Hadden Katie Kuchar, Phillipe Ortiz, Russell T Potee, Sarah Jacob, Fernando Enrile

56.5: Is porn harmful? Matt Fradd vs. Charlottee Rose and Adam Scarborough

May 15, 2017 14:59 - 1 hour - 127 MB

In this podcast I share a recent radio debate I participated in on the topic, is pornography harmful? After the podcast I share my reflections on the debate. --- HUGE THANKS to the following Patrons: Tom Dickson, Jack Buss, Sean McNicholl, Jed Florstat, Daniel Szafran, Phillip Hadden Katie Kuchar, Phillipe Ortiz, Russell T Potee, Sarah Jacob, Fernando Enrile   Support Pints With Aquinas: https://www.patreon.com/pwa   --- If you haven't subscribed to Unbelieveable?, you can ...

56: What are the 4 causes of Aristotle? How do they apply to your 5 ways?

May 09, 2017 06:00 - 27 minutes - 51.8 MB

Today we look at Aristotle's 4 causes and see how they apply to Aquinas' 5 proofs for the existence of God. --- HUGE THANKS to the following Patrons: Tom Dickson, Jack Buss, Sean McNicholl, Jed Florstat, Daniel Szafran, Phillip Hadden Katie Kuchar, Phillipe Ortiz, Russell T Potee, Sarah Jacob, Fernando Enrile SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/  Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd  STRIVE: https://www...

55: What does it mean to fear the Lord?

May 02, 2017 06:00 - 22 minutes - 42.7 MB

If faith casts out fear and fear is the beginning of wisdom, does that mean faith casts out the beginning of wisdom? We'll talk about three types of fear: servile, filial, and reverential. --- HUGE THANKS to the following Patrons: Tom Dickson, Jack Buss, Sean McNicholl, Jed Florstat, Daniel Szafran, Phillip Hadden Katie Kuchar, Phillipe Ortiz, Russell T Potee, Sarah Jacob, Fernando Enrile --- Fear is a movement of the appetitive power, as stated above (I-II:41:1). Now the princ...

54: Tell us about the hymns you wrote for Corpus Christi? With Emily Barry

April 25, 2017 06:00 - 35 minutes - 62.5 MB

Today I'm joined with my friend Emily Barry to discuss the four hymns Thomas wrote for the feast of Corpus Christi. --- HUGE THANKS to the following Patrons: Tom Dickson, Jack Buss, Sean McNicholl, Jed Florstat, Daniel Szafran, Phillip Hadden Katie Kuchar, Phillipe Ortiz, Russell T Potee, Sarah Jacob, Fernando Enrile  --- Here are those hymns:   Lauda Sion   Sion, lift up thy voice and sing: Praise thy Savior and thy King, Praise with hymns thy shepherd true. All thou ...

53: Did Jesus Christ rise from the dead?

April 18, 2017 06:00 - 31 minutes - 60.1 MB

Today we chat with Thomas about why Christ rose from the dead and then go from there to take a look at how one might argue for the resurrection of Christ. --- HUGE THANKS to the following Patrons: Tom Dickson, Jack Buss, Sean McNicholl, Jed Florstat, Daniel Szafran, Phillip Hadden Katie Kuchar, Phillipe Ortiz, Russell T Potee, Sarah Jacob, Fernando Enrile --- Here's some resources to delve deeper: Gary Habermas - http://www.garyhabermas.com/ William Lane Craig - http://www.re...

A Meditation for Good Friday

April 14, 2017 10:00

This is a short meditation written by St. Thomas Aquinas for Good Friday. Music by Fairuz. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIdHzQhCwic ---  

52: Why is the blood of Christ precious?

April 09, 2017 06:00 - 18 minutes - 33.9 MB

In today's episode we talk to Thomas about the blood of Christ and why it is important --- HUGE THANKS to the following Patrons: Tom Dickson, Jack Buss, Sean McNicholl, Jed Florstat, Daniel Szafran, Phillip Hadden Katie Kuchar, Phillipe Ortiz, Russell T Potee, Sarah Jacob, Fernando Enrile SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/  Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd  STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/  GIVI...

51: How do I love and forgive my enemies?

April 04, 2017 06:00 - 26 minutes - 48.7 MB

Today we will talk to St. Thomas Aquinas about how to love and forgive our enemies. --- Love of one's enemies may be understood in three ways. First, as though we were to love our enemies as such: this is perverse, and contrary to charity, since it implies love of that which is evil in another. Secondly love of one's enemies may mean that we love them as to their nature, but in general: and in this sense charity requires that we should love our enemies, namely, that in lovingGod and ou...

50.5: Peter Kreeft shares 12 stories about St. Thomas Aquinas

March 30, 2017 17:58 - 16 minutes - 28.6 MB

Pints With Aquinas has been around for 1 year!!!! To celebrate, Peter Kreeft will share with us 12 quick stories about St. Thomas Aquinas. --- SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/  Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd  STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/  GIVING Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank those ...

50: Should we call Mary the "Mother of God"?

March 28, 2017 06:00 - 27 minutes - 50.9 MB

In today's episode we chat with Thomas about Mary, and whether or not it's appropriate to call her the Mother of God (instead of the Mother of Jesus or something). In this episode I read from Aquinas's Shorter Summa published by Sophia Institute Press.  --- SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/  Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd  STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/  GIVING Patreon: https://www.patreon.co...

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