Classical Theism Podcast

Ep. #290 - Catholic Teaching & Evolution (1831 - 1950) w/ Dr. Ken Kemp

Why does the Church weigh in on questions related to science? What did the Catholic Church teach about evolution from 1831 - 1950? What is the correct way of thinking about the Church's stance toward theories of evolution? Dr. Kenneth Kemp joins us to discuss these topics and his new book. ---------- 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, and (3) He founded the Catholic Church. We place a strong emphasis on the first pillar, defending classical theism, drawing upon the work of Thomistic philosopher Dr. Edward Feser and many others. John DeRosa www.classicaltheism.com/support [http://www.classicaltheism.com/contact] Support the show: Check out my book One Less God Than You: How to Answer the Slogans, Cliches, and Fallacies that Atheists Use to Challenge Your Faith >> www.classicaltheism.com/newbook [http://www.classicaltheism.com/newbook] Support on Patreon to help keep the podcast going and to allow me to produce even more quality content: www.classicaltheism.com/support [http://www.classicaltheism.com/support]

Ep. #289 - Thinking Critically about IVF w/ Stephanie Gray Connors

Stephanie Gray Connors discusses the Catholic case against the practice of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in great detail. She engages with many common objections, including: * Embryos are not plausibly persons so IVF is fine. * Isn't the Church pro-life so shouldn't they want more babies? * If a building was on fire, would you save a 2-month old child or a shopping cart full of embryos? ---------------- 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, and (3) He founded the Catholic Church. We place a strong emphasis on the first pillar, defending classical theism, drawing upon the work of Thomistic philosopher Dr. Edward Feser and many others. John DeRosa www.classicaltheism.com/support [http://www.classicaltheism.com/contact] Support the show: Check out my book One Less God Than You: How to Answer the Slogans, Cliches, and Fallacies that Atheists Use to Challenge Your Faith >> www.classicaltheism.com/newbook [http://www.classicaltheism.com/newbook] Support on Patreon to help keep the podcast going and to allow me to produce even more quality content: www.classicaltheism.com/support [http://www.classicaltheism.com/support]

Ep. #288 - The Old Testament as Christian Scripture w/ Curtis Mitch

How should Catholics view the Old Testament? What does it mean to say it is Christian Scripture? Why do Catholics have a 46-book OT canon as opposed to 39 books? Curtis Mitch joins us to discuss his work on the now complete Ignatius Catholic Study Bible Old and New Testament as well as to highlight some big picture OT elements. Like what you're hearing? Support the show: https://www.classicaltheism.com/support [https://www.classicaltheism.com/support] w

Ep. #287 - Is Belief Believable? w/ Dr. Christopher Kaczor

What are some common intellectual obstacles to faith and belief? How can we still make a case for an uncaused cause of all things? Why think that cause is intelligent? How should we think about the Bible? Dr. Christopher Kaczor joins us to discuss these questions and his new book. I also ask Dr. Kaczor a bonus question about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Support the show: https://www.classicaltheism.com/support

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

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/support