

The Counsel of Trent
Catholic Answers
In this podcast, Trent Horn gives you an entertaining, informative, and practical explanation of the Catholic faith as well as interviews with the best writers and speakers in the Church today.
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Mar 27, 2024 • 20min
#871 - Is Saying "Christ is King" Antisemitic?
Debating implications of 'Christ is King' phrase, distinguishing anti-Semitism from valid criticisms, exploring parallels of anti-Catholic and anti-Semitic bigotry, shedding light on alarming connections between Christian rhetoric and anti-Semitism, and highlighting true essence of Christianity

Mar 25, 2024 • 19min
#870 - Why Liberals Love Ugly Art
Exploring the intersection of modern art and Catholic tradition, the podcast challenges conventional beauty norms in religious art. It discusses the objectivity of beauty, contrasting medieval and modern views. It also explores the contrast between modern and traditional art themes, and delves into the controversy of brutalist architecture. The podcast challenges traditional art notions, discussing diverse artistic expressions and the ethical considerations of art's potential misuse.

Mar 22, 2024 • 14min
#869 - FFAF: The Secret Nuclear Weapons on the Freeway
Discover the covert transportation of nuclear materials on highways and the evolving strategies of the US government to safeguard these sensitive shipments. Explore the history of using a special train to transport nuclear weapons, security measures for trucks transporting nuclear materials, and elaborate security protocols like hidden explosives and armed escorts to deter theft. Dive into the intricate security procedures for transporting nuclear weapons via truck on the freeway, focusing on communication protocols and emergency responses.

Mar 20, 2024 • 18min
#868 - Pearl's Latest Anti-Woman Rhetoric (REBUTTED)
The podcast tackles Pearl's denigration of women, misconceptions about female strengths, Aquinas' views on women, debunking obesity myths, and redemption from harmful rhetoric.

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Mar 18, 2024 • 1h 59min
#867 - DIALOGUE: Is Jesus God? (and the "Protestant Trinity Problem")
Exploring biblical unitarianism and the challenges of defending the Trinity in Catholicism. Analyzing interpretations of Thomas' declaration of Jesus as 'my Lord and my God' in John's Gospel. Delving into historical perspectives on Jesus' divinity and the complexities of Trinitarian theology within Protestant beliefs.

Mar 15, 2024 • 27min
#866 - FFAF: Keeping a Cool Head on Hot Topics
Tips for keeping a cool head during tough discussions, balancing TV references with facts, mastering composure in debates, and navigating digital vs real-life conversations are discussed.

Mar 10, 2024 • 1h 6min
#865 - DIALOGUE: Are Protestants Too Skeptical? (w/Gospel Simplicity)
The podcast discusses a Protestant YouTuber's journey into exploring Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, including the impact of financial considerations, historical interpretations of icons, challenges in reconciling theological developments, belief requirements in Christianity, and the complexities of religious conversion.

Mar 8, 2024 • 13min
#864 - FFAF: Where are the Gen-Z Catholic Apologists?
Exploring the need for younger Catholic apologists, discussing setting goals in apologetics at Catholic Answers, reflecting on future leadership roles, searching for well-read Gen Z apologists, encouraging young people to create online content, nurturing future leaders in apologetics.

Mar 6, 2024 • 10min
#863 - More Silly Atheist Memes (REBUTTED)
Exploring the infinite nature of God compared to mythological beings, discussing the non-literal descriptions of God in the Bible through Theophanies, and debunking atheist memes with hypothetical scenarios like a penguin paradox. Delving into atheism, theism, and their societal contributions, while exploring historical evidence for Jesus and contrasting beliefs and actions of atheists and Christians.

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Mar 4, 2024 • 1h 42min
#862 - Calvinism and Catholicism (w/ Redeemed Zoomer)
A Protestant Youtuber and a Catholic host discuss Calvinism, Catholicism, and the search for the one true church. They explore theological differences on salvation, predestination, apostasy, and regeneration. The conversation delves into moral issues, marriage rules, devotion to Mary and the saints, dating of early Christian images, and the importance of balance in honoring religious figures.