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
Mentioned books
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.
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?
