Best Classicaltheism Podcasts (2025)

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BONUS|An Introduction to St. Augustine's Confessions w/ Dr. Shane Owens 37:14

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What are the main emphases of Augustinians? How should we understand St. Augustine's confessions? What is the heart according to St. Augustine? Why does he view memory as so important? How does he analyze sin? Dr. Shane Owens joins the podcast to discuss these topics. Like what you're hearing? Support the show here: https://www.classicaltheism.com/…

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Ep. #286 - IVF is Not the Way w/ Stacy Trasancos 46:29

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What is IVF? Why does the Catholic Church oppose it if she is pro-life? How should Catholics dialogue about this issue? Dr. Stacy Trasancos joins us to discuss her recent book IVF is Not the Way. Do you like what you're hearing? Support the podcast: https://www.classicaltheism.com/supportBy John DeRosa

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Ep. #285 - How to Study the Gospels (part 3) w/ Sal Ciresi 1:02:48

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How can we study the Gospels well? What did Jesus himself teach about the words of Sacred Scripture? What tools and resources do we need for the task? Sal Ciresi joins us for part 3 of his mini-series on how to study the Gospels. Like what you're hearing? Support the podcast: https://www.classicaltheism.com/support…

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BONUS|Moral Money & the Case for Bitcoin w/ Eric Sammons 1:02:39

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What is money? What makes a money useful and moral? What is wrong with our current monetary system? Is Bitcoin the most moral money that has ever existed? Eric Sammons joins the show to tackle these topics. _ _ _ _ _ The Classical Theism Podcast aims to defend Catholic Christian ideas in conversation. With the help of various guests, I defend three…

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Ep. #284 - Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? w/ Dr. Tomaszewski 1:51:44

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Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? Dr. Christopher Tomaszewski rejoins the podcast to break down this issue. He also responds to the core argument in a recent paper from Eastern Orthodox scholar Dr. Joshua Sijuwade. - - - - - The Classical Theism Podcast aims to defend Catholic Christian ideas in conversation. With the help of various …

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Ep. #283 - Exposition & Critique of Balthasar w/ Dr. Brotherton 1:21:55

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How does Balthasar argue for hopeful universalism? How does he handle the biblical data? What critiques might be offered from a Thomistic perspective?Does Jacques Maritain provide a better solution to some of Balthasar's worries? Dr. Joshua Brotherton joins us to discuss these topics. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Classical Theism Podca…

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BONUS|The Vatican Document on AI w/ Mike Schramm 53:10

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What is the new vatican document on AI? How does it distinguish artificial intelligence from human intelligence? How good are the AI's getting? How should teachers think about AI in the classroom? Mike Schramm, a Catholic high school teacher and father of 7, joins the show to discuss these topics. - - - - - The Classical Theism Podcast aims to defe…

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Ep. #282 - The Beatific Vision w/ Dr. Samuel G. Parkison 48:20

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Dr. Samuel G. Parkison joins the show to discuss his recent book Gaze Upon God which provides exposition and defense of the beatific vision. He defines the doctrine and walks us through several important Scriptures to expound it. I also ask Dr. Parkison how the blessed can be truly happy in Heaven if loved ones end up in Hell. _____________ The Cla…

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Ep. #281 - Flynn & DeRosa respond to Dr. Brett Weinstein on Creation & Evolution 53:00

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Dr. Brett Weinstein had a recent conversation on The Tucker Carlson Show. Weinstein explained why he thinks there's probably not a creator. Pat Flynn joins the show as we respond to Weinstein's comments and explain where we think he goes wrong. The Classical Theism Podcast aims to defend Catholic Christian ideas in conversation. With the help of va…

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Ep. #280 - New Response to the Logical Problem of Evil w/ Flynn & Vecchio 1:07:59

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What is the logical problem of evil? What are "layers of reality"? How can classical theists provide a unique response to the logical problem of evil based on "layers of reality"? Dr. Daniel Vecchio and Pat Flynn join the show to discuss a recent paper of theirs on this topic. The Classical Theism Podcast aims to defend Catholic Christian ideas in …

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Ep. #279 - The Bible and Marriage w/ Dr. John Bergsma 1:04:41

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What is marriage? What does the Bible teach about its nature? Is the Old Testament at odds with the Christian conception of marriage as covenantal union between one man and one woman? After all, polygamy is frequently spoken about in the ages of the patriarchs. How should we think about Ephesians 5 which says wives should submit to their husbands? …

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Ep. #278 - Are the Resurrection Accounts Reconcilable? 59:29

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Sometimes skeptics allege that in the place where accurate testimony is most needed, i.e. the Resurrection of Jesus, we find the most blatant discrepancies and hopeless contradictions. But are they correct? Dr. Lydia McGrew joins us to defend the credibility and integrity of the accounts of the Resurrection against the charge of contradiction. - - …

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Ep. #277 - Immortal Souls w/ Dr. Edward Feser 1:22:21

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What is mind? What is the intellect? Are there any other animals, besides human beings, that plausibly have an intellect? Why think the mechanistic world picture is wrong-headed? How can we argue for the soul's immortality without appealing to divine revelation? Dr. Edward Feser joins us to discuss his new book Immortal Souls which addresses these …

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BONUS|Old Testament Reliability & Mosaic Authorship w/ Dr. Bergsma & Dr. Morrow (Re-Release) 2:52:46

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BONUS EPISODE: This is a round-up recording of previous episodes on Old Testament Reliability and Mosaic Authorship. I interview Dr. Jeff Morrow and Dr. John Bergsma who provide a number of fascinating insights on the Pentateuch. - - - - - - The Classical Theism Podcast aims to defend Catholic Christian ideas in conversation. With the help of vario…

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BONUS|Xmas Giveaway + 2 Interviews w/ Dr. Dolezal (re-release) 2:19:19

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Check out the HUGE Xmas/New Year's giveaway: https://www.classicaltheism.com/support and vote for the books you want included. Listen to two BIG episodes with Dr. James Dolezal on Trinitarian Simplicity and Divine Impassibility.By John DeRosa

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BONUS|2 Interviews with Dr. Edward Feser (Re-released) 2:07:43

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This is a MEGA re-release episode with our 2 interviews with Dr. Edward Feser. The first comes from 2019 on his book Five Proofs of the Existence of God and the second from 2024 on What is Classical Theism. The Classical Theism Podcast aims to defend Catholic Christian ideas in conversation. With the help of various guests, I defend three pillars o…

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Ep. #276 - How to Study the Gospels (part 2) w/ Sal Ciresi 1:03:34

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Professor Sal Ciresi continues to walk us through important tools and ideas to keep in mind when studying the Gospels. The Classical Theism Podcast aims to defend Catholic Christian ideas in conversation. With the help of various guests, I defend three pillars of the Catholic Christian worldview: (1) the God of classical theism exists, (2) Jesus is…

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Ep. #275 - A Brief History of Thomism w/ Dr. Matthew K. Minerd 1:16:08

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Dr. Matthew K. Minerd joins us to discuss the history of Thomism and its major players. He also provides several important resources for those who want to dive deeper into this topic.By John DeRosa

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Ep. #274 - Parapsychology and Apologetics w/ Jimmy Akin 58:43

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What is the paranormal? What is parapsychology? Do these fields have any relevance for Christian apologetics? Jimmy Akin joins us to discuss these questions in detail. The Classical Theism Podcast aims to defend Catholic Christian ideas in conversation. With the help of various guests, I defend three pillars of the Catholic Christian worldview: (1)…

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Ep. #273 - How to Study the Gospels (part 1) w/ Sal Ciresi 1:02:26

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How can we study the Gospels well? Sal Ciresi shares with us some wisdom and insight from his decades spent studying God's word.By John DeRosa

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Ep. #272 - A Fresh Defense of Divine Immutability w/ Dr. Karlo Broussard 1:19:55

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What is the doctrine of divine immutability? Why think it's true? What are some of the most pressing philosophical objections against the doctrine? How can they be answered? Dr. Karlo Broussard joins the show to discuss his doctoral dissertation on these topics. Join our community: https://www.classicaltheism.com/support…

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Ep. #271 - Arguments for New Testament Reliability w/ Dr. Ben Shaw 46:57

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We discuss Dr. Ben Shaw's new book Trustworthy: Thirteen Arguments for New Testament Reliability. The Classical Theism Podcast aims to defend Catholic Christian ideas in conversation. With the help of various guests, I defend three pillars of the Catholic Christian worldview: (1) the God of classical theism exists, (2) Jesus is our Messiah and Lord…

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Ep. #270 - Classical Theism and the Incarnation w/ Dr. Tim Pawl (+Live Q&A) 1:12:11

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What is meant by the Incarnation? What is meant by the hypostatic union? How can the God of classical theism become Incarnate if He is immutable? What does it mean to say that the Son of God died? How can we answer two analytic objections to the Trinity and Incarnation? Dr. Tim Pawl joins the show again to discuss these topics. Want to be a part of…

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Ep. #269 - More on Faith & Fr. Garrigou's apologetics w/ Fr. Cajetan Cuddy O.P. 37:19

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Fr. Cajetan Cuddy joins the show to introduce Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange's major two-volume work on apologetics. He wrote the introduction to this magnificent work, recently translated by Dr. Matthew Minerd. In this episode, Fr. Cuddy explains why someone who denies *just one* article of faith, even if he believes 99% of the other articles, does not hav…

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Ep. #268 - Fr. Garrigou on the Motives of Credibility w/ Dr. Michael Sirilla 56:46

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What has Dr. Michael Sirilla been up to? Why are these two volumes On Divine Revelation so important? What are the motives of credibility? What is their role for believers? What are some different distinctions Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange makes when setting out the motives of credibility? Dr. Michael Sirilla rejoins the show to discuss these topics. The C…