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
Dec 18, 2022 • 1h 45min
Hell & Universalism - Fr. James Dominic Rooney, OP
Hard universalism claims that it is IMPOSSIBLE that God could allow anyone to end up in hell. Fr. James Dominic argues against this thesis and explores the Catholic doctrine of hell.
Dec 18, 2022 • 1h 51min
St. Matthew's Theology of Fulfillment - Fr. Andrew Dalton, LC
Fr. Andrew Dalton, LC discusses his dissertation work on Matthew's gospel. He explores the question of what Matthew meant by "fulfillment." We even discuss issues related to the papacy and my Peter-Eliakim typological argument.
Dec 7, 2022 • 1h 34min
Typology and Doctrine: A Careful Response to Gavin Ortlund and Others - Suan Sonna
In this episode, I respond to objections that typology can't establish doctrine. In particular, I examine whether my own New Eliakim Typological argument for the papacy survives scrutiny.
Jun 21, 2022 • 28min
Get to know Olivia Rogers (she invited me to my first mass!!!)
Meet Olivia Rogers! She invited me to my first mass when I was Protestant... and now I'm entering the Dominican Order!!!
Jun 21, 2022 • 24min
Interview with Amber Rose, The Religious Hippie (aka Awesome Pro-Life, Pro-TLM Catholic woman)
I talk to Amber Rose ("The Religious Hippie") about her reversion to Catholicism, her pro-life activism, and the meaning of the Latin mass to her.
May 25, 2022 • 1h 20min
The Case against Roe v. Wade - Francis J. Beckwith
Francis Beckwith discusses the legal context of Roe v. Wade, and why the Supreme Court appears poised to overturn the decision. We also discuss the emotional problem of abortion and Nancy Pelosi.
May 24, 2022 • 1h 11min
Teleological Realism - Seth Hart & Matthew K. Minerd
Philosophers Seth Hart and Matthew K. Minerd defend the reality of teleology in nature, especially biology, and the ramifications of this fact for ethics and the debate on God's existence.
May 10, 2022 • 1h 24min
Jimmy Akin defends Peter as the rock of Mt. 16:18
Jimmy Akin reviews his debate with Steven Nemes on Capturing Christianity. Who is the rock of Matthew 16:18?
Apr 28, 2022 • 1h 26min
A Nearly Comprehensive Response to Gavin Ortlund on Papal Typology Isaiah 22:22-Matthew 16:19
Suan Sonna responds to Gavin Ortlund's objections to the Isaiah 22:22-Matthew 16:19 typology for the papacy. Suan includes clips from Gavin's channel, their debate, and Suan's own commentary.
Apr 28, 2022 • 1h 6min
From Baptist to Catholic - Suan Sonna (Alcuin Institute)
Suan Sonna describes his conversion in fuller detail at the Alcuin Institute of the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.
