Reason and Theology Show – REASON & THEOLOGY

Did Pope Leo XIV just deny papal supremacy? Here’s what he said—and what it could mean for the Church.

Archbishop Edward Weisenburger of Detroit has dismissed two highly respected professors from Sacred Heart Major Seminary. The professors are Dr. Eduardo Echeverria and Dr. Ralph Martin. No official explanation has been given for their sudden termination. In this episode, we break down what we know and explore the possible implications. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.

Israeli Minister Claims Trump Supported Gaza “Cleansing”; U.S. Denies In a shocking statement, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claimed that former President Donald Trump gave a “green light” to clear Gaza of Palestinians. The White House has pushed back, calling the claim a “conspiracy theory.” In this episode, we break down Smotrich’s explosive remarks, examine the political implications, and analyze the U.S. response. Is this just political rhetoric, or something more serious? What does this say about Trump’s role in Middle East policy—and how should we interpret the Biden administration’s response?

Church Scandals, the Pope, and Israel: A Priest Speaks Out w/ Fr. John Brown In this episode, I sit down with a Catholic priest to ask some of the most pressing and controversial questions facing the Church today. We cover everything from Pope Francis’ call for a ceasefire in the Holy Land, to attacks on Christians by Israeli settlers, to the rise of Pride Masses, and the Vatican’s stance on the Latin Mass. We also dive into hot-button theological issues like salvation outside the Church, the “same God” question, and more. No topic is off limits. Whether you’re Catholic, Orthodox, or just curious — this is a wide-ranging and honest conversation you won’t want to miss.

In this episode, I cover the alarming statements made by top Church leaders in the Holy Land regarding escalating settler violence against the only entirely Christian Palestinian village left in the occupied West Bank—Taybeh. Greek Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos III and Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa visited the village in a rare show of solidarity, denouncing recent attacks and accusing Israeli authorities of enabling and facilitating the settlers’ presence. We’ll discuss the shocking incident of fires being set near Taybeh’s church, the failure of emergency response, and disturbing reports of settlers burning homes, grazing cattle on Palestinian land, and threatening residents with signs reading “there is no future for you here.” We also explore how the broader context of war in Gaza has fueled lawlessness and violence in the West Bank—creating a dangerous environment for both Palestinians and Israelis, and especially for vulnerable Christian communities. Join me as I examine the Church’s response, the implications of these developments, and what it means for Christians in the Holy Land today.

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.