Intellectual Catholicism
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.
On Nov. 10th, 2022, I received permission from my Archbishop to call the channel "Intellectual Catholicism." He said, "I am not opposed to you calling your channel 'Intellectual Catholicism'."
Latest episodes
Aug 26, 2024 • 59min
Answering Objections to Mary - Fr. Gregory Pine, OP
Fr. Gregory Pine, OP explains how exactly Catholics venerate the blessed Virgin Mary without falling down the slippery slopes Protestants fear.
Aug 20, 2024 • 2h 1min
Against Annihilationism: the New Testament
Thomas Farrar continues his case against Edward Fudge's arguments for annihilationism. Last time he covered the Hebrew Bible and Second Temple literature. He now addresses the conception of hell in the New Testament.
Aug 2, 2024 • 2h 3min
Against Annihilationism: the Hebrew Bible & Second Temple Jewish Literature - Thomas Farrar
Thomas Farrar argues against Edward Fudge's case for annihilationism from the Hebrew Bible and Second Temple Jewish literature.
Aug 1, 2024 • 46min
Catholics and the Bible - Harold W. Attridge
Yale professor emeritus Harold W. Attridge discusses a class he, as a Roman Catholic New Testament scholar, taught at Yale about Catholics and the Bible.
Jul 8, 2024 • 1h 20min
Paul and the Resurrection of Israel - Jason Staples
New Testament scholar Jason Staples argues that Paul saw Gentile inclusion as part of the restoration of the northern kingdom Israel.
Jul 8, 2024 • 1h 1min
Pulpit Fiction: Debunking Popular Bible Misconceptions - Michael P. Barber
Dr. Michael Barber debunks some popular misconceptions about ancient Judaism and early Christianity.
Jul 8, 2024 • 43min
Myths about the Reformation - Joe Heschmeyer
Joe Heschmeyer debunks some popular myths about the Protestant Reformation.
Jun 10, 2024 • 2h 6min
The Original Sin Debate - Fr. John Ramsey & William Albrecht
Fr. John Ramsey (Orthodox) and William Albrecht (Catholic) debate the doctrine of original sin.
Jun 10, 2024 • 1h 12min
REVIEW: Slavery in the Bible - Suan Sonna (Gavin Ortlund, Trent Horn, Joshua Bowen, Kipp Davis)
Suan Sonna reviews a dialogue on slavery in the Bible.
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Jun 10, 2024 • 1h 18min
Two New Arguments against Sola Scriptura - Suan Sonna
Suan Sonna, a theological thinker, dives deep into new arguments against Sola Scriptura, challenging its foundational principles. He discusses the Problem of Slavery, revealing the church's evolving stance on this issue and the importance of a community in interpreting scripture. The conversation analyzes the dangers of individual interpretations and the necessity of a guiding authority to maintain coherence in understanding biblical texts. Moreover, he equates this with checks and balances seen in government, emphasizing the need for institutional wisdom in faith.
