Pints With Aquinas

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., a Catholic priest and author, talks about virtuous anger and its role in relationships, exploring healthy expressions of anger for healing and reconciliation, the virtue of vindication, and understanding the root causes of anger.

James Donald Forbes McCann, an Australian stand-up comedian associated with the Adelaide Fringe Festival, discusses topics like video game nostalgia, monarchy vs democracy, navigating Catholicism in the comedy scene, Shane Warne’s controversial personal life, use of graphic language in discussing sensitive topics, challenges of volunteering, thoughts on gun culture in America, choosing between America and home, and US politics, comedy, and sports.

The speaker discusses breaking rules for goodness and surrendering to God. They share personal stories on choosing non-violence and speaking the truth in charity. They encourage taking action in relationships and the importance of confession. Close male friendships and admiring qualities in each other are discussed. They reflect on their words, express love for Jesus, and offer advice to non-Catholic men.

Shayne Smith, an American comedian and vocalist for Painted Devils, talks about his experiences opening for Norm McDonald, addiction, false cancer diagnosis, difficult childhood, love for tattoos and horror movies, exploring the commitment of being straight edge, introduction to God through hardcore music, childhood love for Metallica, rediscovering hobbies after converting to Catholicism, difference between Mormonism and Catholicism in media consumption, conversations about religious backgrounds and conversion to Catholicism, the speaker's personal conversion journey, the impact of comedians and the power of laughter in serious situations.

Fr. Mike Schmitz joins Matt to discuss New Year's resolutions, the Bible, and how to repent. They explore topics like the dangers of not taking ourselves seriously, challenges in marriage, enthusiasm for the Ascension app, and the struggle with pornography.

Fr. Augustine Wetta, a teacher and author, joins the show. They discuss funny saints, teaching highschool, his vocation story, offering our sufferings to the Lord, sports injuries and making armor from refrigerator parts, unique journeys of saints, restoring awe in liturgy, finding joy in suffering with Parkinson's, childhood attempts to fly, overcoming pornography, murder confessions, portrayal of LGBTQ characters, and canonization and liturgy within the community.

Fr. Gregory Pine, a Catholic priest, analyzes and shares his opinion on the pastoral meaning of blessings and same-sex couples. Topics include the interpretation of a text on marriage and same-sex attraction, the power of blessings in the Christian tradition, challenges of interpreting a document in a divided digital media age, and the potential consequences of blessing same-sex couples within the Catholic Church.

Cameron Fradd shares his experience with the carnivore diet, highlighting its positive effects on his health. They also discuss the journey of physical and emotional healing, as well as the importance of dietary choices.

Joe Heschmeyer discusses the controversy surrounding the recent church document on blessing gay unions and criticizes its ambiguity. They delve into Pope Francis' response to the German Cardinals and the potential harm caused to Catholics with same-sex attraction. The importance of not becoming obsessed with topics beyond our control is emphasized, along with the challenges of intimacy between men and the concept of loving the sin and hating the sinner.

Christopher West, an expert in the Church's teachings on sexuality, answers 10 controversial questions. They discuss leaving the gay and lesbian lifestyles, John Paul II's impact on the Church, purpose of genitals, language of the body, cohabitation, premarital sex, contraception, sincere repentance, unjust discrimination in the priesthood, and celibacy's relation to sexuality.