Pints With Aquinas

Fr. Gregory Pine O.P. discusses the importance of justice in the Christian life and polity, highlighting the need for a balance between justice, love, and forgiveness in relationships. He emphasizes the transformative power of grace, the virtue of charity, and moving beyond mere justice to embrace selflessness and deeper connection with God and others.

Mother Natalia continues her mini series on the eight evil thoughts, diving into the topics of Gluttony and Lust. She discusses the importance of discernment in overcoming these passions, seeking guidance, and addressing harmful habits related to food and desires. Additionally, she explores the deeper meaning of lust and the objectification of individuals, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and appreciating people as complete beings with both physical and spiritual aspects.

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., discusses the complex nature of sacrifice, its importance in worship, and the significance of the Mass as a sacrifice. The podcast explores various interpretations of sacrifice, from the Old Testament to Christ's ultimate sacrifice as a demonstration of love. It also delves into sacrifice as a physical act of love and the role of the Mass in Catholicism as a re-presentation of Christ's sacrifice.

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.