Pints With Aquinas

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., a Dominican priest, discusses the balance between seriousness and enjoyment in the Christian life. He explores the complexities of human nature, the role of play and rest, and the importance of balancing gravity and levity to prevent the human spirit from breaking.

Mother Natalia discusses the story of the Man Born Blind, emphasizing his obedience to Christ's commands. The podcast explores topics such as unwavering faith, divine grace, prayer, and the dynamics of initiation and response in faith. It encourages joyful acceptance of God's invitations for spiritual growth.

Jackie Mulligan discusses how she found healing and wholeness in God through faith, wellness, and freedom. Topics include wellness, prayer, nutrition, and health culture. Reflects on the challenges of balancing spiritual duties and physical health, the impact of modern technology on society's well-being, embracing rest, living simply and healthily in alignment with a Christ-centered life, and exploring Aquinas's remedies for sorrow and stress.

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. explores the concept of curiosity, discussing its impact on human life, the pursuit of knowledge, and the balance between curiosity and humility. He contrasts healthy exploration with negative curiosity, emphasizing the importance of seeking knowledge for personal growth and understanding God's plan.

Dr. Alex Plato, an Associate Professor of philosophy, discusses Distributism, Memory, and Evidentialism. They explore distributism's contrast with liberalism, technology's impact on society, community building, and the challenges of implementing distributism. The conversation also touches on the interplay of trust, doubt, and language in the quest for truth, epistemological foundations, and facing uncomfortable truths in belief systems.

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., an expert on Catholic fasting, discusses the revival of fasting in secular culture, emphasizing its role in temperance and spiritual growth. He explores the virtues of temperance, fasting, and abstinence in Christian life, highlighting their significance in disciplining desires and prioritizing spiritual growth over material indulgence.

Mother Natalia discusses compassion and gentleness, sharing personal experiences on healing and mercy. She highlights the power of gentle communication and spiritual warfare, emphasizing the impact of words. The podcast concludes with a prayer for greater gentleness and compassion.

Professor of philosophy, Dr. Peter Kreeft, discusses truth, heaven, and favorite countries. They compare Muhammad and Jesus, delve into horror movies, explore divine justice, and share whimsical scenarios. Touching on Aquinas's views on happiness, self-discipline, and gender equity in Catholic doctrine, the conversation also covers overcoming writer's block, engaging kids in class, and addressing pornography addiction.

Mother Natalia discusses the concept of beauty and insights from Pope Benedict, exploring beauty as a form of knowledge that enriches faith and theology. They delve into beauty as a path to transcendence and longing, cautioning against idolatry and fear of desire. The podcast explores the deeper meaning of beauty through the crucifixion of Christ, emphasizing its connection to truth and love, leading to a transformative journey towards Heaven.

Fr. Gregory Pine, a Dominican priest, shares advice on overcoming habitual sexual sins like pornography and masturbation. Topics include repentance, shifting mindset towards God's plan, seeking spiritual healing through surrender to God, cultivating virtues, sacraments for forgiveness, and practical steps for spiritual growth.