Duncan Trussell Family Hour 705: Robert Barron
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Aug 15, 2025 
Robert Barron, a Catholic bishop and host of the Word on Fire podcast, engages in a thought-provoking conversation about the nuances of faith. They explore misconceptions surrounding Christianity, delve into the problem of evil, and discuss the complexities of integrating Buddhism with Catholicism. Barron shares insights on significant spiritual experiences and the power of the Eucharist, while also reflecting on the themes of suffering and redemption. Their discussion even touches on the role of AI in society and its impact on personal authenticity.
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The Problem Of Evil Is Central
- The problem of evil is the most powerful secular challenge to Christianity and has been wrestled with across the tradition.
- Christians answer that God permits some evils to bring about greater goods we may not see immediately.
God's Nearness Provokes Resistance
- Christianity often provokes resistance because it presents God as a supreme good that calls people to change.
- The incarnation intensifies that challenge because God enters human existence and demands moral transformation.
Two Faces Of The Demonic
- The New Testament portrays the devil as both the scatterer who divides and the accuser who blames.
- Demonic activity shows up as disintegration and relentless blaming inside communities and individuals.
