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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Oct 4, 2023 • 13min
#804 - The Harm of Fake St. Francis Quotes
In this episode, Trent celebrates the feast day of St. Francis by exposing the harm of famous 'Fake Francis' quotes. The podcast explores the importance of preaching and the role of words in sharing the gospel. It also debunks fake St. Francis quotes and provides clarity on their origins. The origins, criticism, and debunking of the prayer of St. Francis are also discussed.
Oct 2, 2023 • 30min
#803 - Why Fr. Altman is Wrong About Pope Francis
Father James Altman critiques the actions of Pope Francis, claiming he is a heretic. They discuss the implications of Altman's rejection of Pope Francis' authority and his adoption of Kantism. They also address allegations against Pope Francis and clarify his views on the existence of hell. Furthermore, they explore the controversy surrounding monasteries and convents, as well as the promotion of the traditional Latin Mass. Cardinal Burke's beliefs and Father Altman's controversial statements are also discussed.

Sep 27, 2023 • 10min
#801 - Rebutting John MacArthur's "Catholic Dark Ages"
Trent critiques John MacArthur's claims about the Catholic Church's history, highlights differences between Catholicism and Protestantism. Explores the true nature of the Dark Ages, challenges misconceptions. Discusses Bible translations in the medieval period, debunks myth of Catholic Church opposition. Examines Church's role in protecting Scripture, discusses MacArthur's perspective on personal relationship with God.
Sep 27, 2023 • 14min
#802 - FFAF: How to Beat the Lottery
Trent discusses legal and illegal tricks to win lotteries, including real-life examples. Explores lottery syndicates and the story of the three amigos. Highlights the risks of cheating and the consequences using the Pennsylvania Lottery Scandal as an example.

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Sep 25, 2023 • 22min
#800 - Refuting "A Manual for Creating Atheists"
This podcast critically reviews 'A Manual for Creating Atheists', questioning the definition of faith and analyzing the flaws in the arguments of the book. It also discusses the emergence of pseudo-religions as a replacement for traditional religion and the need for atheists to reconsider certain aspects of religious thought.

Sep 10, 2023 • 6min
Meet the Counsel of Trent Team! (New Episodes Air 09/25)
The podcast showcases the team behind the show, their roles and the production process. They discuss donor options and express gratitude for support. They announce a brief break for upcoming debates and dialogues.

Sep 8, 2023 • 14min
#799 - FFAF: Newscast Slip-ups That Amuse Me
Exploring humorous slip-ups and misreads by newscasters, including instances from popular movies and real-life incidents involving offensive names. Discussing amusing mispronunciations and slip-ups by news anchors and sharing frustrations with extreme weather sports coverage. Recounting funny incidents involving news anchors and expressing hope for future discussions on slip-ups and mess-ups.

Sep 6, 2023 • 33min
#798 - The Error of "Toxic Anti-Feminism"
Trent examines anti-feminist arguments, discusses infidelity and relationship dynamics, debates gender roles and equality, explores the controversial topic of women's voting rights, and analyzes toxic anti-feminism and its harmful effects on men and women.

Sep 4, 2023 • 18min
#797 - Protestantism vs. Catholic Miracles
Discussion on Protestant skepticism towards Catholic miracles and post-apostolic miracles. Comparisons between Resurrection and Miracle of Fatima witnesses. Exploring the principle of accepting reality and analyzing claims of Jesus' miracles. Exploring miracles in Protestantism and Catholicism.

Sep 1, 2023 • 17min
#796 - FFAF: Building the Perfect Sand Castle
Fr. Matt Lowry, a long time friend of Trent, talks about his new hobby of sand castle building. They discuss tips and techniques for building sand castles, including creating a strong foundation, shaping the castle with various tools, and dealing with seagulls. They also discuss the importance of hobbies for priests and their contribution to mental health.


