Intellectual Catholicism
Suan Sonna
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'."
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'."
Episodes
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Aug 4, 2023 • 1h 52min
Closing Thoughts on Nicaea II: Forgeries, Iconoclasm, and Development, - Suan Sonna
Suan summarizes his position on Nicaea II and further defends his thesis. He shows that Nicaea II is simply silent on whether or not the apostles venerated icons like the 8th century iconodules. That's not the way of reasoning at the Council. Moreover, Suan explores the forgeries used at Nicaea II, finding them to not endanger any central teachings of the Council or his thesis.
Aug 2, 2023 • 47min
The Trinity in Scripture: The Holy Spirit - Thomas Farrar PART THREE
Thomas Farrar argues for the deity and personhood of the Holy Spirit. We conclude by reflecting on the meaning and significance of the Trinity.
Aug 2, 2023 • 1h 16min
The Trinity in Scripture: MORE Evidence that Jesus is God - Thomas Farrar PART TWO
Thomas Farrar summarizes his previous presentation and provides MORE evidence that Jesus is God.
Jul 16, 2023 • 2h 13min
The Trinity in Scripture: Jesus is God - Thomas Farrar PART ONE
Thomas Farr presents scriptural evidence for the deity of Christ.
Jul 2, 2023 • 1h 14min
Why EVERY Protestant MUST believe in Transubstantiation - Erick Ybarra
Erick Ybarra presents seven propositions on Melchizedek and the Last Supper that, together, constitute a case for transubstantiation. Erick discusses Paul's eucharistic texts and Orthodox and Protestant objections.
Jul 2, 2023 • 47min
When a Pope Took Down a Council: Pope Leo vs. Ephesus II - Joe Heschmeyer
Joe Heschmeyer discusses how Pope Leo took down the robber council "Ephesus II" (449 AD) and what this means for the debate between Catholics and Orthodox on papal authority.
Jul 2, 2023 • 51min
An Orthodox Case for Young Earth Creationism - Seraphim Hamilton
Seraphim Hamilton, an Orthodox biblical theologian, discusses his journey from theistic evolution to young earth creationism. Seraphim's views are not the host's own views.
Jun 14, 2023 • 58min
From Islam to Catholicism - Hassan Ahmad
Hassan Ahmad, a graduate of Princeton and current Harvard student, discusses his conversion from Islam to Roman Catholicism. He also explains why he didn't become Eastern Orthodox and Protestant.
Jun 14, 2023 • 1h 58min
How to Defend the Trinity - Thomas Farrar
How do you defend the Trinity? What are some pitfalls to avoid? Thomas Farrar discusses these vital points, including an overlooked early historical document in favor of the Trinity.
Jun 2, 2023 • 52min
Get to Know Sea-Yun Pius Joung
Suan talks to one of his classmates at Harvard University, Sea-Yun Pius Joung, who is also a brilliant Catholic thinker.
