Crash Course Catholicism

Was the Crucifixion necessary, or could God have saved us another way? If Christ suffered for my sins, how come I still suffer? In this episode, we discuss Christ's death on the cross, and what it means for us as Christians. This episode covers Part One, Section Two, Chapter Two, Article Four of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 571-6301 Corinthians.G.K. Chesterton, The Ball and the Cross, Chapter 1.The Gospel of John, Chapters 20 and 21.The Gospel of Luke, Chapter 24.The Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 26 and 27.The Gospel of Mark, Chapter 16.St Augustine, On The Trinity. Book 8, Chapter 10. Pope St John Paul II. Salvifici Doloris. Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Brothers Karamazov. Particularly the conversation between Alyosha and Father Zossima in Book II, Chapter 7. (Book V, Chapter 5, titled The Grand Inquisitor, also deals with the problem of suffering.) C.S. Lewis. The Problem of Pain and A Grief Observed.

So what's the deal with Mary? Do Catholics worship her? Why do we say she's *our* Mother and not just the Mother of God? In this episode, we discuss Mary, the Immaculate Mother of God. This episode covers Part One, Section Two, Chapter Two, Article Three of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 484-511, 963-975Genesis 3:15Matthew 4:1-11John 19:26-27Fulton Sheen “The Woman I Love”Fr Mike Schmitz, “Why Catholics Call Mary Their Mother”“Answering Your Questions About Mary and Her Immaculate Conception”“The Virgin Mary's Struggles”“The Immaculate Conception Explained”“Give God Your Best Yes (like Mary Did)”“Day 72: Mary’s Motherhood — The Catechism in a Year”“Day 69: Born of the Virgin Mary — The Catechism in a Year”“Day 71: Mary’s Virginity — The Catechism in a Year”Ascension, “The Importance of Mary”“Mary: The Assumption”Bishop Barron, “Bishop Barron on The Queenship of Mary”“The Greatest Woman Ever”The Thomistic Institute, “The Blessed Virgin Mary (Aquinas 101)”Dr. Brant Pitre, “Why Is Mary So Important to Catholics? Biblical Roots of Marian Devotion”“Why do Catholics pray to Mary? Dr. Brant Pitre Explains”Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary: Unveiling the Mother of the MessiahSt Augustine, On Nature and GraceCatholic Answers, “What the Early Church Believed: Mary’s Immaculate Nature”St Ambrose, 387 AD: ““Mary, a Virgin not only incorrupt, but a Virgin whom grace has made inviolate, free from every stain of sin”St Irenaeus, Against HeresiesScott Hahn, Hail, Holy Queen

How can Jesus be both God *and* a human being? Did Jesus know that he was God from the moment of his birth? In this episode, we discuss Jesus Christ, Son of God. This episode covers Part One, Section Two, Chapter Two, and Articles Two and Three of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. **CORRECTION** A listener has pointed out that in this episode, I state Emmanuel means 'God saves'. In actual fact, Emmanuel means 'God with us', while Jesus means 'God saves'. ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church Pts. 422-570Matthew 4:1-11Luke 1:39-55Matthew 26:36-46Luke 1:26-38G.K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy. Brant Pitre, The Case for Jesus: The Biblical and Historical Evidence for ChristFr Mike Schmitz, The Catechism in a Year “Day 61: The Name of Jesus”Pope Benedict XVI, Jesus of NazarethBishop Barron, “Who is Jesus?”Ascension Press, “The Jesus Prayer Might Radically Change Your Prayer Life”Catholic Answers, “Was Jesus both HUMAN and DIVINE? | Jimmy Akin”“Exploring the Hypostatic Union”The Thomistic Institute, “Jesus Christ: True God and True Man (Aquinas 101)”The St Paul Centre for Biblical Theology, “Jesus as the Davidic Messiah in Matthew”Scott Hahn, “Understanding “Hallowed Be Thy Name””Scott Hahn, Holy is His NamePius XII, Mystici Corporis ChristiThe ChosenJesus of Nazareth

This podcast episode explores the concept of original sin, addressing misconceptions about its implications and the Church's teachings. It discusses the pre-natural gifts given by God, the consequences of Adam and Eve's disobedience, and why God allows suffering and evil. The episode also highlights the effects of original sin on humans and the need for Christ's sacrifice to restore their relationship with God.

Why did God make us? What else did he make? Are bad angels a legit thing?? In this episode, we discuss the origins and creation of the universe. This episode covers Part One, Section Two, Chapter One, Paragraphs 4-6 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 279-384.Genesis, Chapter 1Gospel of John, Chapter 1Gerard Manley Hopkins, "As Kingfishers Catch Fire". and "God's Grandeur"Jose Angel Lombo and Francesco Russo. Philosophical Anthropology: An introduction.Pope Francis, Laudato Si’Pope Saint John Paul II, Love and Responsibility, and Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body. Christopher West (books):Good News about Sex and MarriageEclipse of The Body Theology of the Body For BeginnersOur Bodies Tell God’s storyChristopher West (video/audio):"Christopher West on Sex, God, Beauty, and the Theology of the Body""Christopher West: Theology of the Body and the New Evangelization"YouTube Channel for The Theology Of the Body InstitutePodcast, Ask Christopher WestEdith Stein, Essays on Woman. “I am convinced that the species humanity embraces the double species man and woman; that the essence of the complete human being is characterized by this duality; and that the entire structure of the essence demonstrates the specific character. There is a difference, not only in body structure and in particular physiological functions, but also in the entire corporeal life. The relationship of soul and body is different in man and woman; the relationship of soul to body differs in their psychic life as well as that of the spiritual faculties to each other”

Exploring the complexity and mystery of the Holy Trinity, this episode dives into the significance of understanding God's nature. It emphasizes embracing the mystery rather than seeking mere intellectual knowledge. The podcast also delves into the concept of the Trinity, providing analogies and exploring the relationship between the three persons. Additionally, it offers recommended resources for further exploration.

So God exists, but what is He like? In this episode, we talk about the nature of God, and why He is someone we can have a personal friendship with. This episode covers Part One, Section Two, Chapter One, Paragraph 1 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 199-231Exodus 3:14.Saint Thomas Aquinas. De Veritate, Q.1Etienne Gilson: Elements of Christian Philosophy. "Chapter 6: God and the Transcendentals."Father Robert Spitzer. The Soul's Upward Yearning: Clues to Our Transcendent Nature from Experience and Reason. “Father Spitzer’s Universe - 2018-08-15 - Five Transcendental Desires Pt. 1”. YouTube.Christopher West. Our Bodies Tell God's Story: Discovering the Divine Plan for Love, Sex, and Gender.Plato, The Republic.Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics.Fr Mike Schmitz, The Catechism in a Year, “Day 28: The Nature of God”

Is the Bible reliable? Who has the authority to interpret it? And what the heck is a Magisterium?! In this episode we discuss divine revelation and how it is passed on to us. This episode covers Part One, Section One, Chapter Two of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 50-141.Scott Hahn, A Father Who Keeps His Promises. Fr Mike Schmitz, The Bible in a Year Podcast. Trent Horn, Hard Sayings. Pope Paul VI. Dei Verbum - A dogmatic constitution on divine revelation. The works of Scott Hahn, e.g.: Rome Sweet Home. Signs of Life: Catholic customs and their roots.Reasons to Believe: How to Understand, Defend, and Explain the Catholic Faith. St Paul Centre for Biblical Theology.YouTube Channel for the St Paul Centre. Word on Fire, Bishop Barron on Protestantism and Authority. Fr Mike Schmitz, “Why Catholics Use Scripture and Tradition”

Ok, so we need to have faith. But faith in what? How can we even know whether God exists?In this episode we unpack some of the main proofs for the existence of God. This episode covers Part One, Section One, Chapter One of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 26-49The Catechism in a Year, “Day 5: How We Know God”“Day 6: Knowing God with Certainty”On arguments for the existence of God:William Lane Craig, Reasonable Faith (Book)William Lane Craig, Reasonable Faith (Website)Edward Feser. Five Proofs for the Existence of God, The Last Superstition, Aquinas.Peter Kreeft“Twenty Arguments for God’s Existence”. Letters to an AthiestHandbook of Christian ApologeticsPints with Aquinas podcast: 02: Do we need faith to know that God exists?17: Is the ontological argument for God's existence sound?07: Who created God?30: Has science done away with the need for God? With Trent Horn19: Give me an argument for the existence of God?33: What’s the contingency argument for God’s existence?56: What are the 4 causes of Aristotle? How do they apply to your 5 ways?46: Can you explain your argument for God from design? With Dr Robert DelfinoResponding to Hank Green’s objections to Aquinas’ 5 waysWhy Ricky Gervais is wrong about God, knowledge, science, and religion, with Trent HornCan Philosophy Prove the Beginning of the Universe?Ed Feser Responds to Richard Dawkins on Thomas’ 5 WaysCameron Bertuzzi, Capturing Christianity Youtube channel.On the argument from desire:Ted Chiang, “What’s Expected of us”, from Exhalation. (His other book, Stories of Your Life is also really worth reading - in my opinion it’s better than Exhalation.)C. S. Lewis, Surprised by Joy.St Thomas AquinasSumma Contra Gentiles III.48. Another permutation of it appears in II.55.The Summa Theologiae 1.75.6The following quote from Kristin Lavransdatter, by Sigrid Undset: "There is no one, Kristin, who does not love and fear God [...] For if a man knew no yearning for God and God’s being, then he would thrive in Hell, and we alone would not understand that he had found his heart’s desire. Then the fire would not burn him if he did not long for coolness, and he would not feel the pain of the serpent’s bite if he did not long for peace.”On the argument from motion:Ok Go, “This Too Shall Pass - Rube Goldberg Machine - Official video.” YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qybUFnY7Y8w On the argument from design:Special Books by Special Kids (SBSK), Youtube channel. Thomas Riedelsheimer’s documentary, Andy Goldsworthy: Rivers and Tides.On the argument from morality:C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity.G.K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy. 

What does it mean to have faith? Does it just mean uncritically accepting what we're told? In this episode we discuss what it means to accept the truths of the faith - especially when we don't fully understand them. This episode covers Part One, Section One, Chapter Three of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/