Podcast Episodes

Can We Be Happy Without God? I Prof. Matthew Shea

Season 12

Prof. Matthew Shea examines the classic philosophical question “Can we be happy without God?” by analyzing historical and contemporary perspectives o…

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How to be a Little Less Awful: The Cultivation of Virtue I Prof. Timothy J. Pawl

Season 12

Prof. Timothy J. Pawl examines the nature, divisions, and cultivation of virtue, harmonizing Christian moral wisdom with contemporary psychological r…

8 months ago

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From Apathy to Agape: Christian Encounters with Stoic Philosophy I Prof. Thomas Ward

Season 12

Prof. Thomas Ward explores the resurgence of Stoicism in modern culture and critically contrasts it with Christian philosophy, especially through the…

8 months ago

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The Cardinal Virtues and Living Life Well I Prof. Raymond Hain

Season 12

Prof. Raymond Hain examines the four cardinal virtues—prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance—tracing their philosophical and theological roots …

8 months ago

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St. Augustine on Love for Confused Lovers I Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P.

Season 12

Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P., delves into St. Augustine's understanding of love for "confused lovers," drawing from the Confessions to explore the transfor…

8 months ago

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Catholic Teaching on Birth Control: Beyond Common Misunderstandings I Prof. Gina Noia

Season 12

Prof. Gina Noia explores the Catholic Church's nuanced teachings on birth control, responsible parenthood, and the moral distinctions between natural…

8 months, 1 week ago

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The Ethics of Abortion: Women's Rights, Human Life, and the Question of Justice I Prof. Christopher Kaczor

Season 12

Prof. Christopher Kaczor critically examines the ethics of abortion by exploring whether the unborn are alive and human, whether killing is justified…

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Thomistic Perspectives on True Artificial Intelligence I Prof. Jordan Wales

Season 12

Prof. Jordan Wales offers a theological critique of artificial intelligence, examining the limitations of computational and behaviorist definitions o…

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The Christian Imagination I Prof. Raymond Hain

Season 12

Prof. Raymond Hain explores the Catholic imagination through the literary works of Flannery O'Connor and J.R.R. Tolkien, revealing how Catholic liter…

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Are Science and Faith Compatible? I Prof. Karin Öberg

Season 12

Harvard astronomer Prof. Karin Öberg examines the compatibility of science and faith, addressing perceived conflicts through philosophical, doctrinal…

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