Polycarp's Paradigm
201 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsA program by Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson that is uniquely contributing to the conversation on faith and spirituality from the perspective of the Early Church Fathers and a modern-day Catholic convert from Evangelical roots. Support the work here: https://www.patreon.com/polycarpsparadigm
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Episode 200: Finale (for now) (August 10, 2021)
September 05, 2021 11:49 - 54 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this last episode (for now) of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about how the mission has been fulfilled and it is time to retire the podcast. Eric parts ways with final thoughts and advice for his listeners. Enjoy! (August 10, 2021)
Episode 199: Last PolyPat & Hot Seat Questions (PolyPat 72) (August 6, 2021)
September 05, 2021 11:47 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBIn this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelists Pat Flynn and Eric Robinson have teamed up on 72 episodes. Join them as they reflect on some of their favorite episodes and grill one another with tough questions one last time. (August 6, 2021)
Episode 198: Here’s to you future Mrs. Robinson (w/ Katie) (August 3, 2021)
September 05, 2021 11:45 - 1 hour - 30 MBIn this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson introduces Katie, his beloved bride to be. In this episode you get to hear some of her faith journey and the story of how they first met. (August 3, 2021)
Episode 197: Recap: Gospel of John (PolyPat 71) (July 30, 2021)
July 30, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelists Eric Robinson and Pat Flynn, having finished their commentary on all 21 chapters of the Gospel of John, find it is time to summarize the key themes: Jesus is God, Mary's Role as Intercessor and Mother, and the sacramental life of the Church (Baptism & Eucharist), among other themes. (July 30, 2021)
Episode 196: Together in Holiness: Marriage Enrichment (w/ Arland Nichols) (July 27, 2021)
July 27, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks with Arland Nichols, the Founder and President of the St. John Paul II Foundation. "Together in Holiness" is one of their initiatives that provides marriage enrichment to couples. Arland not only speaks to this program, but being a husband and a father of nine children, he gives Eric some great marriage and parenting advice in this episode. https://forlifeandfamily.org/ (July 27, 2021)
Episode 195: John 21 (PolyPat 70) (July 23, 2021)
July 23, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelists Eric Robinson and Pat Flynn talk about the Gospel of John 21, where Jesus restores Peter to shepherd His Church as the Gospel of John concludes. (July 23, 2021)
Episode 194: The Wisdom of the Word (w/ Dr. Michael Dauphinais) (July 20, 2021)
July 17, 2021 19:20 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBIn this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks with Dr. Michael Dauphinais, Professor and Chair of Theology at Ave Maria University, who helps unpack biblical answers to ten pressing questions about Catholicism. He co-authored a book with Dr. Matthew Levering, "The Wisdom of the Word." Check it out at https://www.wordonfire.org/wisdom/. (July 20, 2021)
Episode 193: John 20 (PolyPat 69) (July 16, 2021)
July 17, 2021 19:18 - 31 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelists Eric Robinson and Pat Flynn talk about John 20: Christ is risen! (July 16, 2021)
Episode 192: NT Letters: Catholic Bible Verses (July 13, 2021)
July 17, 2021 19:16 - 30 minutes - 14 MBIn this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about Salvation as a process. The sacraments and our cooperation with the grace God gives us through them is integral to our salvation. In this episode, we will explore some of the rich Scriptures in the New Testament that underscore Catholic teaching. (July 13, 2021)
Episode 191: John 19 (PolyPat 68) (July 9, 2021)
July 17, 2021 19:15 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelists Eric Robinson and Pat Flynn talk about how Jesus carries his cross, gives us his Mother, and dies for our sins as the Lamb of God. (July 9, 2021)
Episode 190: Gospels: Catholic Bible Verses (July 6, 2021)
July 17, 2021 19:13 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson Jesus speaks about the Church, her sacramental life, and the necessity of following his commands. In this episode, we explore different Bible verses from the Gospels that every Catholic should know when in dialogue with others. (July 6, 2021)
Episode 189: John 18 (PolyPat 67) (July 2, 2021)
July 02, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelists Pat Flynn and Eric Robinson talk about the suffering of Christ that begins in this chapter with the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus is struck by soldiers, denied by Peter, and condemned as a heretic. (July 2, 2021)
Episode 188: OT: Catholic Bible Verses (June 29, 2021)
June 29, 2021 17:30 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about specific Bible verses he believes every Catholic should know when speaking with non-Catholics. Going over these verses allows us to see the Scriptural roots of our faith. We begin in this episode with the Old Testament. (June 29, 2021)
Episode 187: Prime Thinker (PolyPat 66) (June 25, 21)
June 25, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBIf you only believe in that which you can see, taste, touch, smell, or test under a microscope, then how do you begin to grapple with invisible realities like concepts, math, abstractions, etc. If these dimensions are real, then what is their cause? There must be a Prime Thinker, namely God. (June 25, 2021)
Episode 186: Essays - Visible Unity (June 22, 2021)
June 22, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBOught all Christians to become Catholic? Most Christians think of Christian unity as a good thing, but oftentimes due to having a differing view of the nature of the Church, they have conflicting views as to what unity looks like. In this episode we explore my essay from "Essays in the Deep" on the necessity for all Christians to be visibly unified in the Catholic Church. (June 22, 2021)
Episode 185: John 17 (PolyPat 65) (June 18, 2021)
June 18, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBOn the eve of Christ’s Passion, Jesus prayed to the Heavenly Father for his disciples, “that they may all be one… so that the world may believe that you have sent me”(Jn 17:21 RSV-2CE). What kind of unity is Jesus praying for and why? Is this unity only an invisible bond between believers, or is it something more, something both invisible and visible? (June 18, 2021)
Episode 184: Essays - Protestant Revolt & Catholic Reform (June 15, 2021)
June 17, 2021 16:33 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MBThis is my favorite essay from my new book, "Essays in the Deep," which can be found on Amazon.com. In it we discover what true reform is and why the Protestant Reformation was really a revolt against the Church Christ established, the Catholic Church. (June 15, 2021)
Episode 183: John 16 (PolyPat 64) (June 17, 2021)
June 17, 2021 16:32 - 38 minutes - 17.4 MBJesus consoles his disciples by reassuring them that it is better for him to leave so the Spirit can come to them who will guide them into all truth. Often, we think of this individually, rather than collectively for the Church. Pat and I unpack this passage and much more in John 16. (June 17, 2021)
Episode 181 – John 15 (PolyPat 63) (June 4, 2021)
June 03, 2021 02:42 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBWe must abide in Christ as a branch remains on the vine, or else we will not bear fruit and be cut off. How do we abide in Christ?
Episode 182 – Essays: Jesus & His Resurrection (June 8, 2021)
June 03, 2021 02:04 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBChrist is clearly portrayed as divine in the latest written Gospel, the Gospel of John, but what about the earlier Gospels? Did the early Christians just have hallucinations of a bodily resurrection and then make the man Jesus into a divine being? Or did the resurrection actually happen and Christ was shown to be divine from the beginning? Check out Eric's new book: "Essays in the Deep" on Amazon.
Episode 180 – Authentic Liturgical Renewal (w/ Adam Bartlett) (PolyPat 62) (June 1, 2021)
June 03, 2021 01:46 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBCurrently, there is a movement going on in the Catholic Church regarding authentic renewal of the liturgy. Adam Bartlett, founder of Source & Summit, shares with Eric and Pat his personal journey with the liturgy and explains what this authentic liturgical renewal looks like, the role of music in the liturgy, and why it is essential for the new evangelization. The liturgy is the source and summit of the Christian life. In the liturgy we get to participate in the heavenly liturgy, give perfec...
Episode 179 – Worshipping Mary or Venerating God? (PolyPat 61) (May 28, 2021)
June 03, 2021 01:39 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MBProtestants sometimes accuse Catholics of worshipping Mary, but perhaps the problem is that there is a misunderstanding of what true worship really is. Worship involves sacrifice, the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross made present to us in the Eucharist. So, perhaps the problem is not that Catholics worship Mary, because they don't, but that Protestants do not worship God is the fullest sense of that word since they lack the sacrifice of the Mass. (May 28, 2021)
Episode 178: Baptist to Catholic: Jared Dobbs (March 25, 2021)
May 25, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 26.7 MBJared grew up Baptist, did a stint in Eastern Orthodoxy, then became Catholic. This is his story.
Episode 177: John 14 (PolyPat 60) (May 21, 2021)
May 18, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 14.8 MBIn John 14 we hear Jesus say, "I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one comes to the Father, but by me." What does this mean? Is Jesus being exclusive? Jesus then promises the gift of the Holy Spirit while commanding us to love as he loves. The Holy Trinity will come and make a home in our hearts.
Episode 176: Essays: Contraception, Abortion, Transgenderism (May 18, 2021)
May 15, 2021 19:48 - 51 minutes - 26.7 MBWhat is the root problem of contraception? How has contraception led to the great evil of abortion? What is the undercurrent of the transgender movement? These are some of the questions I explore in this episode through my new book, "Essays in the Deep."
Episode 175: John 13 (PolyPat 59) (May 14, 2021)
May 15, 2021 18:58 - 34 minutes - 16.7 MBJesus washes our feet; Satan enters Judas; John has his head on the heart of Jesus; and Peter is prophesied to deny his Lord. John 13... here we go!
Episode 174: Essays: Unity of Faith, Philosophy, & Science (PolyPat 58) (May 11, 2021)
May 15, 2021 18:52 - 38 minutes - 18.7 MBThere are no contradictions between faith, philosophy, and science. A false dichotomy, a false war between faith and reason, has been raging through the modern era. Yet, the classical thinkers never saw this dichotomy since God is the source of all truth. There is a beautiful unity between theology, philosophy, and natural science. Check out Eric's new book: "Essays in the Deep: Faith & Reason, Meaning & Morality, Protestantism & Catholic Thought"
Episode 173: How I changed my views about Mary (PolyPat 57) (May 7, 2021)
May 15, 2021 18:51 - 53 minutes - 26.7 MBMary was my biggest stumbling block in coming into full communion with the Catholic Church. Now I have a deep devotion to the Blessed Mother. How did this transformation happen? That's what Pat and I explore in this episode.
Episode 172: Essays in the Deep: Faith & Reason, Meaning & Morality, Protestantism & Catholic Thought (May 4, 2021)
May 15, 2021 18:49 - 12 minutes - 6.49 MBMy new book is now available on Amazon! It is called "Essays in the Deep: Faith & Reason, Meaning & Morality, Protestantism & Catholic Thought." Lots of fun topics worth exploring! https://www.amazon.com/Essays-Deep-Morality-Protestantism-Catholic/dp/B0939XCPLS/
Episode 171: John 12 (PolyPat 56) (April 30, 2021)
May 15, 2021 18:48 - 34 minutes - 16.7 MBJudas condemns Mary for anointing the feet of Jesus with expensive ointment. Jesus rebukes Judas and sets the tone for his upcoming death and Resurrection. Jesus says that all men will be drawn to him when he is lifted high on the cross and tells us we must follow him to the cross.
Episode 170: St. Joseph: The Worker (April 27, 2021)
May 15, 2021 18:47 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBSt. Joseph is the Glory of Domestic Life and Model of Workmen. On May 1st, the Church throughout the world celebrates the memorial of St. Joseph, the Worker. Let us reflect on Christ redeeming work through his work with St. Joseph. My work: https://www.sourceandsummit.com/ My book coming out: "Essays in the Deep"
Episode 169: John 11 (PolyPat 55) (April 23, 2021)
May 15, 2021 18:46 - 26 minutes - 13.2 MBJohn 11 displays the dramatic truth that Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life. God's Divine Providence is mysterious in that sometimes things seem rough in the short-term, but in the long-term everything redounds to the glory of God and the good of man. In the meantime, Jesus weeps with us, suffers with us, and does not abandon us.
Episode 168: St. Joseph: Seven Sorrows, Seven Joys (April 20, 2021)
April 20, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBReflecting on the seven joys and sorrows of St. Joseph is a profound devotion. Today, I go over a reflection with each sorrow and joy and we meditate together.
Episode 167: Pt. 2 Divine Simplicity (PolyPat 54) (April 16, 2021)
April 16, 2021 17:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBRound two of Divine Simplicity uncovers more depths into the nature of God and an inescapably metaphysics for all who want to plumb the depths of reality.
Episode 166: Mercy & Justice (April 13, 2021)
April 13, 2021 17:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBGod is merciful and just. How do these seemingly contradictory attributes of God work together? In this episode I explore the connection between God's mercy and justice and try to show how they are both rooted in God's love.
Episode 165: Divine Simplicity Pt. 1 (PolyPat 53) (April 9, 2021)
April 09, 2021 17:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBGod is simple. There is no potency in God. He is pure act. His essence is his existence. What does all this mean?
Episode 164: JNovena & Chaplet to Divine Mercy (April 6, 2021)
April 06, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBJesus gave the chaplet (prayer method) of Divine Mercy to St. Faustina in the 1930's and told her to spread this devotion to the ends of the earth. Jesus promised special graces to those who would pray the chaplet as a novena (9-day prayer) from Good Friday to Divine Mercy Sunday (Sunday after Easter Sunday). In this episode I will teach you about this novena and chaplet and pray the chaplet with you.
Episode 163: John 10 (PolyPat 52) (April 2, 2021)
April 02, 2021 17:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBJohn 10 sheds light on the identity of Christ as the Good Shepherd, the Son of God, and the only door through which men can be saved.
Episode 162: St. Joseph: 33 Days with St. Joseph (w/ Fr. Nicholas Cachia) (March 30, 2021)
March 30, 2021 17:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBFr. Nicholas Cachia from Malta recently released a devotional book, "33 Days with St. Joseph," and in this great year of St. Joseph Fr. Nick unpacks for us the beauty and simplicity of the interior life of St. Joseph. https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/33days/
Episode 161: John 9 (PolyPat 51) (March 26, 2021)
March 26, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBJesus heals a blind man. The blind man is put on trial. By the end of it, the blind man realizes Jesus is not a mere man, nor a prophet, but the promised Messiah: God in the flesh.
Episode 160: Trent Horn: Conversion, Marriage Advice, & More (March 23, 2021)
March 23, 2021 17:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBTrent Horn, Staff Apologist from Catholic Answers, joins the show to share his conversion story. He also gives advice on marriage and answers some tough questions I had for him. Trent's website: https://www.trenthorn.com/ Counsel of Trent podcast: http://www.trenthorn.com/podcast/
Episode 159: St. Joseph: A Father in the Shadows (PolyPat 50) (March 19, 2021)
March 19, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBSt. Joseph, the earthly virginal father of Jesus, is a shadow of the Heavenly Father. He was appointed by the Heavenly Father to form the human development of Christ. Pope Francis' apostolic letter, Patris Corde, dives deep into the life of St. Joseph and his resplendent fatherhood. http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/papa-francesco-lettera-ap_20201208_patris-corde.html
Episode 158: Eric’s Engagement & Pat’s Marriage (PolyPat 49) (March 16, 2021)
March 16, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBLove is in the air. Eric is engaged to Katie and shares how it happened. Pat shares his story of marrying Christine and imparts some wisdom. Pat and Eric reflect on St. Joseph as a model of a husband and father.
Episode 157: John 8 (PolyPat 48) (March 12, 2021)
March 12, 2021 18:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBA woman caught in adultery. Jesus calling the Pharisees sons of the devil and saying he existed before the ancient patriarch Abraham. What is true mercy? True freedom? John 8 is full of fascinating stories, dialogue, and concepts.
Episode 156: Steve Ray Conversion (March 9, 2021)
March 09, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBSteve Ray, author of "Crossing the Tiber," grew up Baptist and never thought he would become Catholic, let alone dedicate his life to spreading the Catholic Faith. He shares his journey with me on this episode.
Episode 155: Leftist Strategies (PolyPat 47) (March 5, 2021)
March 05, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBLie, deny, distract. The political and media complex of the Left has an effective strategy in getting the masses be convinced of a certain claim that months later will be shown to be erroneous. Unfortunately, when the truth comes out, the damage has been done and nobody seems to care. Being aware of this strategy will help us discern when future claims are made. Covington - https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/the-curious-case-of-covington-high-or-why-you-should-never-trust-the-media-again/ H...
Episode 154: The Tale of Bible Translations (w/ Dr. Mark Giszczak) (March 2, 2021)
March 02, 2021 19:50 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBThere are around 450 English Bible translations, a few of which have been approved by the Catholic Church for the Catholic Faithful. The ESV Catholic Edition is the newest approved edition now available. The story behind this version and the history of Bible translation in general is quite fascinating. Dr. Mark Giszczak, Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture from the Augustine Institute, help us unpack this tale. Bible: https://www.catholicbible.org/ Dr. G website: https://catholicbiblestud...
Episode 153: John 7 (PolyPat 46) (February 26, 2021)
March 02, 2021 19:43 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBIn John 7, we discover why the world hates Jesus, what judging others is all about, and the evil of religious hypocrisy.
Episode 152: St. Polycarp (February 23, 2021)
March 02, 2021 19:39 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBToday, February 23, is the feast of St. Polycarp. He was a huge influence on the Church and a big influence on my conversion to Catholicism. Hear more about this inspiring martyr and Bishop of the Church.
Episode 151: John 6 (PolyPat 45) (February 19, 2021)
March 02, 2021 19:37 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThe famous "Bread of Life" discourse of John 6 is perhaps the most explicit teaching of Jesus about the Eucharist. To understand the Eucharist, we must understand the radical claims Jesus makes about himself; namely, that he is God in the flesh.