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
Feb 17, 2023 • 40min
Jesus as YHWH: A Simple but Powerful Proof - Jason A. Staples
New Testament scholar Jason A. Staples discusses a subtle proof that Jesus referred to Himself as YHWH, the God of Israel.
Feb 16, 2023 • 1h 15min
What Nicaea II Really Taught - the Catholic Brothers
The Catholic Brothers, Daniel and Steven, discuss their response to Gavin Ortlund's critique of icon veneration.
Feb 16, 2023 • 41min
Get to know Tyler McNabb
Tyler McNabb, a former Protestant philosopher, discusses his conversion and current research. Check out his channel: https://www.youtube.com/@furtheringchristendom714
Jan 25, 2023 • 1h 27min
A NEW book on the Papacy in the Bible - Fr. Christiaan Kappes and William Albrecht
Fr. Christiaan Kappes and William Albrecht return to talk about their new book "The Complete Guide to the Papacy in the Bible". They discuss on this show multiple fascinating topics including Paul's rebuke of Peter and its consequences for the Early Church.
Jan 25, 2023 • 50min
Icons and Doctrinal Development - Suan Sonna
Suan Sonna responds to Gavin Ortlund on how to interpret the data on icon veneration (or lack thereof) in the Early Church.
Jan 25, 2023 • 1h 32min
Eliakim's Successors - Daniel Vecchio
Daniel Vecchio returns to show us the hard evidence that Eliakim had successors to his office of Chief Steward. This has ramifications for the papacy debate.
Jan 18, 2023 • 1h 5min
Disputed Questions on Papal Infallibility - Suan Sonna
Dr. Johny Joy, an expert on the Catholic magisterium, explains what papal infallibility is and is not.
Jan 18, 2023 • 42min
The Keys of Jesus, Peter, and Eliakim - Timothy Rucker
In this episode, I sit down with Baptist New Testament scholar Timothy Rucker to discuss the keys of Jesus (Rev. 3:7), Peter (Matt. 16:19), and Eliakim (Isa. 22:22).
Dec 18, 2022 • 1h 23min
Erick Ybarra's New Papacy Book
Erick Ybarra has recently published a masterpiece with Emmaus Road Publishing on the issue of the papacy. His book is geared towards Catholic and Orthodox audiences.
Dec 18, 2022 • 46min
The Formula of Hormisdas - Michael Lofton
Michael Lofton (Reason & Theology) argues that the Formula of Pope Horsmidas is evidence of the Catholic conception of the papacy.
