Neo-paganism is very common today, but does it make sense of the world around us? I explain where it falls short and how to correct it.
Materialism & The Human Person | The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
Materialism is a common philosophy today, but does it make sense of the world around us? I explain where it falls short and how to correct it.
Naturalism & The Human Person | The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
Naturalism has valid concerns and some major errors. In this podcast, I discuss where naturalists go right and where they go wrong.
Culture of Extremes and the Root of the Political Division
These are the extremes in our culture that tear us apart - and they go way deeper than politics
Unity of Subject and Object
In today's episode, I want to talk more about the marriage of object and subject in the human person, and what that means.
Peter Kreeft’s Intro to the Summa Theologiae by St. Thomas Aquinas
If you want to read Thomas Aquinas's Summa Theologiae, but don't know where to start. Peter Kreeft's A Shorter Summa is where to start.
You’re Not A Monk | Unexpected Advice From a Priest
In this episode, I explore how we live a life of love and service in our world of distractions, without compromising our faith.
How to Tolerate Injustice | Lesson from the Martyrdom of Polycarp
Today, we don't know how to tolerate injustice. By learning from the Martyrdom of Polycarp of Smyrna, I think we can discover how.
Dubious Joy
Here’s a poem I wrote reflecting on my doubts and the joys of Easter.
Top Discussions This Week 2/12
I hate to admit that Tom Brady is the GOAT. As a Colts fan, it really pains me, but he proved it this week, even if some may not agree. But, the Super Bowl isn't the only thing that happened this week. Lots of great conversations happened on Twitter, podcasts, and here at the Conversation of Our Generation. Keep reading to see what caught my attention this week. Read on here.
Christian Culture Depicted in Art
Our secular society denies so much of the Christian worldview, and often puts it down or oppresses it. But, Stephen and I have seen some interesting shows that offer a look into the world when it was driven by Christian values. Art can offer interesting insights into these historical periods, and not all new content is bad. Some really is truly insightful. This is a good discussion of what happens when you find Christian culture depicted in art.
188. Finding Unity and Mending a Divided Nation
Our country is obviously divided, politically, culturally, and religiously. Despite living in the same country under the same laws, we have two separate nations in our country. In this episode, I'll discuss mending a divided nation and how we find unity amid all the chaos.
180. Talking Politics And Virtue
In our society, politics has jumped to the front of most everyone's mind. Despite its prominence in our lives, it seems that many people don't know how to talk about it. But, that doesn't have to be the case. A while ago, I sat down to talk with the guys from the Vital Masculinity Podcast... Continue Reading →
168. Drawn in by Beauty – Stained Glass Zealot Interview
Recently, I sat down with the Stained Glass Zealot to talk about the beauty of stained glass, and how it draws you in. Check out his Twitter account here or his Substack to see what he's doing to show how beautiful this art is. Mostly, we discussed the beauty of churches. But, we dove into several other topics like the Lindy Effect, Divine Light by Abbot Suger, fashion vs. eternal beauty, and much more. Listen here or subscribe below to watch the interview:
164. Dispelling Common Catholic History Myths
There are so many Catholic history myths out there that are so ingrained in our minds that we just believe them. But, are these stories we know for sure about our history really true? Brendan Lane from the Catholic History Show joined me to explain why our understanding of history is mistaken. The Catholic History... Continue Reading →