The Counsel of Trent

#1000 - I Can't Believe It's the 1,000th Episode!

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Feb 26, 2025
The milestone of 1,000 episodes is celebrated with reflections on the journey and challenges faced along the way. Personal insights illuminate the intersection of faith, family, and hobbies, including a son's spiritual path and the joy found in pilgrimage. Cherished sacred spaces like the Meteora monasteries are discussed, paired with nostalgic memories of playing Super Nintendo with kids. A favorite Bible verse is featured, emphasizing patience and gratitude as a fitting theme for this momentous occasion.
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ANECDOTE

Channel Beginnings

  • Trent Horn started his YouTube channel in 2019, critiquing Archbishop Paglia.
  • Early videos were extemporaneous rebuttals to anti-Catholic content, including one on Pope Francis slapping a woman's hand.
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Move to Texas and Closet Studio

  • Trent moved to Texas due to California's COVID-19 restrictions, even having police called on him for taking his kids to a playground.
  • He resumed the channel in 2021, filming with a low-quality webcam in his master bedroom closet.
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Improving Production Quality

  • Trent's early videos were informal, like a traditional podcast, with impromptu commentary on screen.
  • He improved his setup, renting an office, upgrading equipment, and adding bookshelves to the background in 2022.
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