
Chad Pecknold
Founder of Postliberal Order and contributing author.
Top 10 podcasts with Chad Pecknold
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Jul 30, 2024 • 53min
Does Truth Change? John Henry Newman’s Theory of Doctrinal Development | Prof. Chad Pecknold
Prof. Chad Pecknold, a leading Catholic theologian from The Catholic University of America, dives deep into John Henry Newman's theory of doctrinal development. He discusses Newman's transformative journey from skepticism to Catholicism, shedding light on his seven tests for evaluating truth. Pecknold emphasizes the delicate balance between preserving core beliefs and allowing for the growth of doctrine. Through historical examples, he shows how the Church maintains continuity while adapting its teachings in response to evolving understanding.

Apr 25, 2024 • 1h 1min
Politics, Augustine and the City of God | Prof. Matthew Mehan & Prof. Chad Pecknold
Prof. Mehan & Prof. Pecknold discuss Augustine's contrast with Cicero on justice, faith, and providence, emphasizing the role of a transcendent standard in upholding Rome's justice. They explore free will, divine causation, and the priesthood in the City of God, highlighting Augustine's views on soul, property, and divine agency. The discussion also touches on Republicanism, providence, and tolerance for error in peaceful frameworks.

Apr 21, 2024 • 1h 3min
Political by Nature: Friendship and the Good Life | Prof. Chad Pecknold
Prof. Chad Pecknold discusses the significance of friendship in personal and societal well-being, exploring its role in political communities and the Christian vision. He emphasizes the necessity of intentional, in-person friendships over contractual arrangements, especially in a world dominated by social media.

Apr 21, 2024 • 1h 10min
Reading St. Augustine's City of God with St. Thomas Aquinas | Prof. Chad Pecknold
Prof. Chad Pecknold discusses St. Augustine's City of God and its relevance in Western history. They compare Augustine and Aquinas' views on virtue, sacrifice, and divine assistance. The podcast also explores themes of human dignity, equality, and the necessity of grace for virtuous living.

Jan 23, 2024 • 1h 3min
St. Augustine’s Confessions & the Interior Altar of the Heart | Professor Chad Pecknold
Professor Chad Pecknold discusses St. Augustine's Confessions, exploring topics such as the nature of the person, the concept of the interior altar of the heart, the limitations of intellect, the role of memory, the Eucharist as a cure for disintegration, and the significance of confession and right worship.

Dec 20, 2023 • 0sec
#518 Free Speech, Genocide, and Liberalism’s Failure - Chad Pecknold
Theologian Chad Pecknold from Catholic University of America joins to discuss the Catholic approach to free speech as university presidents deal with genocidal and anti-Semitic speech on their campuses. They explore the shift from liberalism to authoritarianism and the need for a better order, emphasizing the role of Catholics in bringing wisdom and right order to the world.

Aug 21, 2019 • 1h 20min
True Justice, the Just Society, and Political Order | Dr. Chad Pecknold
Dr. Chad Pecknold discusses Augustine's views on political order, justice, and the two cities. They explore the role of martyrdom in societal change, the church's influence across nations, and the importance of true justice in creating harmony. The conversation also touches on the concept of a commonwealth, objects of love, and interpreting Augustine in a secular state.

Aug 15, 2019 • 1h 14min
Two Cities, Two Standards, Two Loves | Dr. Chad Pecknold
Dr. Chad Pecknold discusses Augustine's 'two cities' concept, exploring themes of forgiveness, societal harmony, and spiritual growth. The podcast delves into the importance of seeking forgiveness, aligning with the City of God, and interpreting religious narratives for virtuous living.

Aug 10, 2019 • 1h 17min
Rendering What is Due | Dr. Chad Pecknold
Dr. Chad Pecknold, an expert in theology and politics, discusses themes of justice, obligations to society, and sacrifice as highlighted by Augustine with references to Cicero. They explore Rome's decline, Cicero and Augustine's perspectives on Commonwealth and justice, pursuit of eternal happiness, divine nature, sacrifice, purification to connect with God, and degrees of wickedness in worship.

Aug 6, 2019 • 1h 13min
The Suffering of Republics, Self-Sacrifice, and the Virtues of Two Cities | Dr. Chad Pecknold
Dr. Chad Pecknold, an expert on political philosophy and theology, discusses Augustine's views on humility, the suffering of Roman people, the story of Lucretia's self-sacrifice, and the contrasting behaviors of Christian and pagan women in times of turmoil. The podcast delves into virtues, true religion, and the concept of the Two Cities in Augustine's City of God, emphasizing the importance of self-sacrifice and attachment to the supreme good.