Reason and Theology Show – REASON & THEOLOGY

My Honest Thoughts on the Alleged Strickland–Westen Audio Leak

An Orthodox priest speaks out against the rise of online “Orthobros”—a growing subculture marked by zeal without nuance, tribalism, and performative piety. In this episode, we take a close look at his critique: what exactly is he calling out, why does it matter, and how should Orthodox Christians (and others) respond? Whether you’re Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant, or just curious about the phenomenon, this conversation explores the difference between authentic tradition and internet-fueled extremism. Don’t miss it.

Catholic Bishop Celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Mass — What We Know So Far

Disturbing Moment: Zionist Defends Outrageous Position on Palestinians

Israel Destroys Church of the Holy Family in Gaza

Join me for a fascinating deep-dive into the Dead Sea Scrolls with scholar Dr. Kipp Davis. We explore his personal work on the scrolls and uncover how their discovery has shaped modern biblical scholarship. We’ll walk through the story of how the Dead Sea Scrolls were found, what they say—and what they don’t say. Do they confirm the later Masoretic texts like the Leningrad Codex? Or do they present textual variants that challenge long-held assumptions about the Bible? We’ll also tackle big questions: Can we get back to an “original” Old Testament text—or is the idea of an urtext a scholarly dead end? Do some of these ancient variants actually impact doctrine? Has the discovery of the Scrolls changed how scholars understand the transmission of Scripture? What do the Scrolls reveal about the authorship of Isaiah—and do they support or undermine the idea of multiple Isaiahs? Is the Great Isaiah Scroll really identical to later Hebrew manuscripts, as claimed on Joe Rogan’s podcast? Why is the Septuagint version of Jeremiah shorter than the Masoretic one? And finally, did studying the Dead Sea Scrolls play a role in Dr. Davis’s personal journey away from Christianity? You won’t want to miss this thoughtful and revealing conversation.

In this episode, I dive into a common response I hear when raising concerns about problematic Vatican or papal documents: “But it’s not magisterial.” For many, that phrase is meant to shut down the conversation—as if non-magisterial means non-consequential. But over time, I’ve come to see why that response no longer satisfies, and why it often sidesteps the deeper issues at play. We explore the limits of this argument, how it functions in practice, and why it can unintentionally enable spiritual confusion.

In this video, I show that Pope John Paul II taught that non-Christians—including Muslims—can be saved through their own religions, even without knowing Jesus. This is no longer something that can be ignored—it deserves honest and open discussion.

Why Are Traditionalists Upset with Pope Leo XIV? In today’s episode, we cover several major developments shaking the Catholic world. John-Henry Westen is no longer with LifeSite News—his co-founder reveals what led to his departure. Meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV is making waves with a series of controversial episcopal appointments that have traditionalists sounding the alarm. Cardinal Fernández has confirmed that blessings for same-sex couples will remain in place under Pope Leo XIV, continuing a key policy from the previous pontificate. Bishop Strickland is now promoting the St. Gallen Mafia theory to explain the current crisis in the Church, and in a surprising move, one bishop has granted a general exemption from Sunday Mass attendance. We also look at a newly surfaced report about the Latin Mass—some claim it suggests that Pope Francis restricted it for questionable or even bogus reasons. I break down all of this and what it means for the Church today. Don’t miss it.

Did Christians believe in the Trinity before the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD? Was the doctrine developed over time—or was it already present in the early Church? In this episode, Dr. Jim Papandrea, expert in early Christianity and historical theology, joins me to explore how the Trinity was understood before and after Nicaea. We discuss the writings of the early Church Fathers, what the council actually taught, and how the doctrine of the Trinity developed without being invented. Whether you’re Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, or just curious about Church history, this conversation will give you clarity on one of the most misunderstood doctrines of the Christian faith.