David Bonagura teaches classical languages and theology at St. Joseph’s Seminary in New York and Catholic International University; he also teaches high school kids. He invited them to ask their questions about the faith, which led to some exciting classroom discussions and David’s new book—100 Tough Questions for Catholics—which we are talking about today.

David Bonagura’s website.
David Bonagura’s new book, 100 Tough Questions for Catholics .

David Bonagura’s previous appearance on Almost Good Catholics, episode 86: Jerome’s Tears: Death and Mourning in Christian Late Antiquity

Chris Odyniec and Jonathon Fessenden take on the question of theodicy on Almost Good Catholics, episode 58: The Book of Job: Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?

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David G. Bonagura Jr, "100 Tough Questions for Catholics: Common Obstacles to Faith Today" (Sophia Institute, 2025)