Wonder how the Church has addressed issues as they arise? If you want to learn more about the early heretics and persecutors the early Christians faced, this is an easy book to read.
137. Book Review | Villains of the Early Church by Mike Aquilina
Can We Find An Objective Moral Truth?
Is there a Moral Truth or is morality simply relative? How we look at the world in other fields might enlighten us on this question.
130. Interview with the Vital Masculinity Project
This conversation with the Vital Masculinity Project dives into a range of topics, and was a really productive conversation in search of truth. If you're interested in great philosophical, political, and cultural conversations, check this one out.
126. When Lies Spread Faster Than Truth
Our world has turned its back on truth, and instead looks to the comforting story. In this episode we'll talk about how the narrative has taken the lead over truth, and how to right the ship.
125. Book Review | Politics by Aristotle
Looking to understand where so much of our understanding of #politics comes from in the West? Aristotle’s Politics is a foundational work. Check out this #bookreview, and grab your copy here:
124. Our Pornographic Culture
There are three ways to understand the human experience. 1. Subject encased in an object 2. Subject emanating from an object 3. Subject and object intertwined inextricably Which describes your experience?
118. Direct Your Intellectual Pursuits
Many ideas today do not seem to me to seek truth, but to have truth submit to it. We'll talk about why that's backwards- and even dangerous.
111. Book Review – Discrimination and Disparities by Thomas Sowell
Looking to understand statistics and how they can be used to lie? Thomas Sowell breaks down the stats and shows you how to understand the story they really tell. Check out my review, and hopefully the book too-->
The True Image of Courage [Guest Blog]
It's been great collaborating with Stephen and Bryan at @TheVMPod. Here's a great post, originally from their site (linked in comment below) for you to learn more about Courage and its modern portrayals. Read more --> The True Image of Courage
98. Do Facts Matter?
Do Facts Matter?
My answer is yes... for the most part.
Today, we’ll discuss when facts are important and when an inaccurate statement leads to a fallacious attack on the one asserting an idea.
97. How To Attain Virtue Through Discipline
It's very easy to get caught up in discussions about what's right and wrong. I sure have.
Today, I focus on how to build virtue into your life with some methods I've found helpful by harnessing my energy through discipline.
95. Why We Have The Right To Guns
The Second Amendment debate has recently heated up quite a bit due to new laws that Virginia is trying to pass to restrict gun ownership.
Today we’ll go through 4 reasons as to why we have the right to guns.
94. You’ll Be Missed, Roger Scruton
This week we lost a genius, philosopher, and someone who's inspired me quite a bit.
Today, we'll talk about Sir Roger Scruton's contributions to philosophy and why he's so important.
Learn more about this amazing man and thinker:
93. The Way, The Truth, The Life: Part 4
In the last couple episodes, we discussed how you can come to know things about God, creation, and ethics, through human reasoning.
Today, we conclude this series talking about what the incarnation reveals and how it fulfills us.
92. The Way, The Truth, The Life: Part 3
Enjoying the series so far? This third part talks about the root of the idea of the Mean from philosophy.
If you want to see how a proper mode of acting can be reasoned to, tune in.
