Pints With Aquinas

Chloe Cole, who detransitioned after medical procedures at 13, discusses her journey advocating against these practices. Topics include gender identity, family trauma, transition challenges, emotional recovery post-surgery, finding hope in detransitioning, and testifying in Ohio. The episode explores societal influences, technology impact on children, and personal growth through detransitioning.

Guest Dr. Logan Gage, a philosophy professor, discusses atheism, God's existence, Descartes' skepticism, Pascal's Wager, religious certainty, abductive reasoning, belief evolution, and overcoming anxiety in faith debates. Topics include foundational beliefs, philosophical conservatism, and the problem of evil in theistic arguments.

Mother Natalia introduces a series on the 8 evil thoughts as listed by Evagrius, discussing the origins and evolution of these thoughts. They explore the nature of sin and evil, the destructive power of self-love, and the importance of virtue and self-love through prayer.

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., provides tools to pay better attention to our spiritual life in prayer. Topics include exploring intention and attention in prayer, engaging with words and senses, guiding framework for conversation with God, and deepening connection through meditation.

Breanne Demarco, a former missionary, shares her personal journey through addiction, recovery, and finding her mission. Topics include childhood traumas, divine intervention, encountering Christ, navigating ministry challenges, unconventional sanctity, addiction struggles, comparison of alcohol addiction with technology dependency, overcoming porn addiction, seeking redemption, and the importance of in-person connections in recovery.

Mother Natalia discusses character development in her favorite novel and its relation to understanding wounds of the heart. She delves into the depths of human emotions, the importance of self-reflection, navigating responses to correction, and the significance of acknowledging emotional wounds for deep purification.

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., discusses Marian apparitions and Catholic beliefs. Topics include the necessity vs. fittingness of salvation means, the role of Marian apparitions in relation to Christ, and reflections on maternal mediation in faith.

Guest John Daniel Davidson discusses the rise of neo-paganism in America, exploring moral relativism and nature worship. They touch on the impact of Christianity on modern values, potential future population control measures, challenges of social media, and the influence of paganism in society. The conversation also delves into ethical dilemmas in medical interventions, embracing Catholic communities for faith preservation, overcoming pornography, and the historical prevalence of paganism in America.

Renowned psychologist Jordan Peterson joins the podcast to discuss topics like the carnivore diet, challenges of navigating narratives in the digital age, tour routines, the impact of fame and criticism, the significance of honesty and humility, atheism, existential questions, belief in God, sacrifice in building communities, motivations in Catholicism, the concept of prayer, wealth, investment, joining conservative groups, partnership with The Daily Wire, dressing well, and deciding to propose.

Pearl Davis and Trent Horn engage in a lively debate on whether marriage is detrimental for men, discussing financial, psychological, and sexual impacts. Topics include the pros and cons of marriage, men's expectations, financial support after separation, the importance of marriage as an institution, and navigating marriage debates. The debate highlights differing perspectives on the benefits and challenges of marriage for men in contemporary society.