Intellectual Catholicism

In this episode, Suan Sonna explains why Protestants cannot begin with Protestantism as their default when investigating Catholicism. He shows how Protestantism is itself highly controversial, especially on the issues of sola scriptura and sola fide. 

Suan discusses in this episode seven problematic trends in online apologetics.

Suan Sonna talks to Michael Lofton about his (Michael's) approach to handling controversies in the Catholic Church. 

Casey Chalk, author of 'The Obscurity of Scripture,' discusses why we need a magisterium and cannot rely upon the clarity of the Bible alone. They explore the new perspective on Paul and its impact on the speaker's conversion to Catholicism. The chapter discusses the concept of biblical perspicuity in Protestantism, its challenges and different interpretations. It examines the tensions it creates, objections to perspicuity, and the role of critical scholarship and the magisterium in scripture interpretation.

Fr. Gale Hammerschmidt of St. Isidore's Catholic Student center answers questions from fans about spiritual matters. Fr. Gale confirmed Suan into the Church! 

Michael P. Barber of the Augustine Institute debunks popular misconceptions about the New Testament. 

Michael P. Barber of the Augustine Institute examines popular misconceptions that people have aobut the first Christmas.

Michael P. Barber, a prominent biblical scholar and theologian at the Augustine Institute, dives into popular misconceptions about the Bible. He challenges outdated narratives influenced by early scholarship and clarifies misconceptions about the high priest's attire, including the myth of the safety cord. Barber also addresses the complexities surrounding the Pharisees and their misrepresentation in texts, while unpacking the connections between early Christianity and Jewish traditions. His insights encourage a deeper understanding of forgiveness and ritual in biblical contexts.

Fr. Anthony Giambrone, OP discusses his experiences as a Catholic priest in Jerusalem and the global presence of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. He explores the origins of the quest for the historical Jesus and the need to control presuppositions. The chapter delves into Jesus' messianic consciousness, reframing its understanding and connecting it to a second coming. The speaker emphasizes the need for a contemporary exegesis and explores different viewpoints on Jesus, aiming for a historically informed study defensible with reasonable use of historical methods and serviceable to the Church.

Erick Ybarra discusses three famous episodes of papal failure and how to reconcile them with Catholic teaching on the papacy.