Logos Podcast

In this episode, we discuss about being pure in heart. It is something we all need to grow in, but it is especially timely given our secular cultural’s celebrations of “Pride month” as opposed to the Church’s celebration of The Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ. Then, we tell the story of St. Charles Lwanga and Companions as they died at the hands of a king whose sexual tendencies they never submitted to in the name of Jesus Christ. Support the show

In this episode, Logos Podcast dives in the virtue of humility as opposed to its vice of pride. In the spiritual life, pride is the venomous serpent ready to strike. In fact, we often hear Saint warn us against pride and its destructive nature. Indeed, it seems to be engrained in our every action as human beings. Why do we continue to feed it, this ego of ours, even when it’s clearly hurting us? Better yet, how do we combat it? With nothing else other than good Ol’fashion humility.Timecode:0:00 - Life Update 8:20 - The Topic of the Day12:00 - Our Favorite Sauce 13:50 - Misconceptions of Humility19:55 - The Sin of Pride 29:40 - An Instrument of Pride32:55 - Defining Humility 39:00 - The Cosmic Worship of God45:50 - Humility is Truth48:30 - How to Grow in Humility1:02:40 - The Image of Humility Support the show

In this episode, we discuss the nature of Trinitarian love and man's participation in it. To do so, we draw on St. Augustine of Hippo, CS Lewis, and Pope St. John Paul II to help us enter this conversation.Unlike most other weeks, however, this episode is special since it was requested of us by a Catholic parish in the Westside, in California. As it turns out, Cali has not only had Snoop Dogg's presence in its midst but, now, Logos Podcast.We hope you enjoy listening to this conversation as much as we enjoyed giving it. Timecode:0:00 - Snoop Dogg and Raiders Football5:05 - C.S. lewis on Love7:05 - Notion of Love14:00 - St. Augustine on Love20:15 - Jesus Reveals Love23:10 - The God of Christianity28:00 - Love Demands Our Being35:40 - Practical Advice 38:50 - Qdoba is Superior to ChipotleSupport the show

This is not Hozier's "Take me to church", but it is another one of his recent hits titled: Too Sweet. This song is catchy, poetic, and, admittedly, intense. The protagonist in the story of this song expresses a tension he finds in himself brought about by his lifestyle and the lifestyle and persona of his beloved. Why? Why this tension? Tune in to find out!Timecode:0:00 - Too Sweet by Hozier3:00 - Como Estas?5:30 - Take Me To Church9:20 - The Tension14:30 - Life Is Worth Living Well17:30 - The Call to Perfection27:50 - Confronting the Ideal31:50 - Love Tends to Needs41:00 - Love is PatientSupport the show

In this episode, Logos discusses the nature of The Christian Church and its relationship to the world. It describes the Church’s salvific truths as well as affirms the need for the Church, if it is to fulfill Christ's command to teach the nations, to enter and recognize the world as something fundamentally good.Is the world evil? Does the world have anything to offer The Church?Maybe, the best way for The Church to avoid confusion, sin, and struggle is for Her to fall into Herself and build a society that only includes Her members? Yet, Jesus Christ challenges and obliges the Church to teach all of the nations…so…Timecode:0:00 - Introduction4:00 - Our Guest8:20 - What is The Church?19:30 - The Symbols of The Church 23:15 - The Organization of The Church29:45 - Membership of The Church41:00 - Is Christ in the World?44:00 - Is The World Evil?58:00 - The Importance of Dialogue1:09:54 - True Dialogue1:17:50 - Final Notes From GuestSupport the show

In this episode, we dive into the need for the liturgy and rituals. St. Paul talks about humanity needing to enter into "logical worship"...what is he talking about?Wait, isn't the Catholic Church just a cult? Those vestments, those middle aged men called "priests", the kneeling and standing, the funky smelling smoke, the weird repetitive prayers all smack of a weird cult; therefore, its pointless.But, is that so? Why do worship God in this way? Isn't the importance of the Christian life to "have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ?" Well...let's talk about that...Timecode:0:00 - Easter Experiences6:00 - Why pray this way?10:00 - What is The Liturgy?16:30 - A Liturgical Vision18:30 - Rituals Order Existence26:00 - The Source of the Liturgy31:00 - The Liturgy and The Tradition35:30 - An Existential Treasure38:30 - Active Participation46:00 - The Beauty of The Repetition51:45 - Sacred Garb56:00 - The Eschatological DimensionSources:- Eschatology, Christology, and Liturgy by Thomas Rausch- The Spirit of the Liturgy by Joseph Ratzinger- The Catechism of the Catholic Church- The Forgotten Language by Fr. Michael Rennier- The First Apology of St. Justin Martyr- Personality and The Liturgy by Dietrich Von HildebrandSupport the show

As Good Friday reigns, we look to the Cross of Jesus Christ. On this clip, Max reads a sermon composed and given by, then, Joseph Ratzinger on Good Friday and the significance of the Crucifix . The Logos crew hopes it is a source of contemplation as we live this 2024 Triduum. Music: Wolfgang Mozart - Ave Verum CorpusReader: Max (A Logos Podcast host)Support the show

Dive into the profound philosophical insights of Herbert Marcuse in this podcast episode. From recognizing the strength of Marcuse's criticisms of post-enlightenment society to disenchanting his serious errors, this episode seeks to cover the major themes of Herbert Marcuse and his influence on the university system and American Marxism. Join us as we unravel the complexities of Marcuse's thought and its impact on contemporary discourse, and the ever growing embodiment of his proposed revolution. Support the show

In recent news, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) has been all over the news. What is it? How are its effects? What about its the frozen, “surplus embryos"? Given the current social landscape and robust Catholic teaching on the matter, we decided to enter the discussion.This thought-provoking episode delves into the intricate moral and statistical considerations surrounding IVF. From reproductive autonomy to the rights of persons, our expert guest will help us explore the complex terrain of bioethics, shedding light on the moral dilemmas and societal implications of assisted reproductive technologies. Tune in for a challenging and deepening an understanding on this crucial topic.Timecode:0:00 - Our Guest10:00 - Statistics of IVF16:40 - Process of IVF19:00 - Questions Produced by IVF20:30 - The Bioethical Assessment of IVF22:00- The Right to a Child33:30 - The Rights of a Child37:00 - Rootlessness39:00 - Natural Vs. Embryo Adoption42:00 - The Rights of the Spouses45:50 - In Defense of the Woman47:00 - Frozen Embryos?49:00 - The Fragmentation of Society51:00 - Alternatives to Infertility 54:20 - A Personal Story Support the show

In recent times, we have experienced two major films: 1) Dune: Part Two and 2) 'Cabrini’ by Angel Studios. Timothee Chalamat, Zendaya Coleman, John Lithgow, Cristiana Dell'Anna all showed up and showed out. And, while these two films are wildly different, they were similar in that they were promoted to be revolutionary films. Were they? Did they set a new standard for movies? Regarding Cabrini, did it set a new standard for movies about saints? Or, was it a “flop”, a film that, as criticized, promoted feminist propaganda?In this episode, we uncover the significance behind Cabrini - a captivating film with profound insights. To do this, we reflect on some of its quotes, characters, and artistic brilliance. We hope that our insights, in the end, bring you to an appreciation for good cinema, St. Cabrini, and, above all, Jesus Christ. Tune in for an immersive experience that celebrates the creativity of Angel Studios and the power of a saints life.Timecode:0:00 - The New Host6:00 - Scope of Review14:00 - The Inner Cynic16:00 - Criticisms of Film16:30 - (1) “Cabrini The Feminist”24:30 - The Method of Evangelization 27:00 - (2) “God is Absent”32:45 - (3) “Church is Portrayed Negatively”37:50 - The Power of Motherhood 40:50 - The Nobility of the Christian44:20 - Life is a Risk48:50 - The Prostitute 53:55 - An Empire of Hope58:00 - Critical Vs. Christian VisionSupport the show