Pints With Aquinas

90: Why did Jesus descend into Hell?

23 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sup, Thomists, Here's Thomas' text for this week: There are four reasons why Christ together with His soul descended to the underworld. First, He wish...

Bonus #MarchForLife episode (responding to BAD pro-choice "arguments")

20 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

89: Aquinas on the emotions/passions (what the heck does irascible and concupiscible mean?)

16 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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88: What do you think about the parable of the Prodigal Son?

09 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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88: Aquinas' 4 ways to overcome lust

09 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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87: What do you mean by 'law,' Thomas Aquinas? With Scott Hahn

02 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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86: 5 Tips on prayer from Thomas Aquinas

26 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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85: How to argue without seeming like a crazy person, with Randal Rauser

19 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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84: Is it okay to lie to my kids about Santa Claus (also, Nazi's at the door, communion in the hand, and is swearing okay?)

12 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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83: What is the soul? Does it survive death?

05 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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82: Aquinas Vs Bonaventure over the beginning of the universe, and, for some random reason, Friedrich Nietzsche!

28 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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BIG news about me and Pints With Aquinas

22 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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81: Can philosophy prove the beginning of the universe?

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we talk with Thomas about whether or not the universe could be eternal and created. Thomas thinks it can, even though he thinks the...

80: Edward Feser Continues to Refute Richard Dawkins' objections to Aquinas' 5 ways

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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79: Edward Feser Explodes Richard Dawkins' "refutation" of Aquinas' 5 ways

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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78: Is the sin of certainty a sin?

31 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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78: Should I love Jesus and hate religion?

31 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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77.5 Is it okay for Christians to celebrate Halloween?

30 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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77. 10 Books by or about Aquinas you need to read

24 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes here: http://pintswithaquinas.com/podcast/read-these-10-books-to-understand-and-learn-from-thomas-aquinas/ Q&A Music from: https://www.be...

76: Is it okay to kill someone in self-defense?

17 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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75: How Scott Hahn was first introduced to Thomas Aquinas

09 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today I chat with Scott Hahn about how he was first introduced to Thomas Aquinas. SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Exo...

74: Was Mary a virgin her entire life?

03 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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73.5 What would Thomas Aquinas say about Hugh Hefner

29 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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73: Why I don't call myself Gay, With Daniel Mattson ... Also Fr. James Martin's new book

26 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This is the second part in a two part series we've done on homosexuality. Be sure to listen to last week's episode before this one. Today we talk abou...

72: What do you think about homosexuality? With Daniel Mattson

19 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm joined by author Daniel Mattson to discuss homosexuality. This is part 1. of our discussion so be sure to tune in next week to hear part 2. ...

71: What's the point of the sabbath? (Leisure vs Vegging)

12 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today I chat with Aquinas about the third commandment, Keep holy the sabbath day.   Before I share Aquinas's text, a big thanks to the following aw...

70: What are the 7 deadly sins? (Part 2)

05 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we'll be discussing the 7 deadly sins. In particular I'll be drawing from a famous work of Pope St. Gregory the Great entitled The Books of the...

69: What are the 7 deadly sins? (Part 1)

29 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we'll be discussing the 7 deadly sins. In particular I'll be drawing from a famous work of Pope St. Gregory the Great entitled The Books of the ...

68: Was Mary always a virgin?

22 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we'll ask Aquinas about whether or not Mary remained a virgin her entire life. Thanks to the following awesome people who are supporting Pints ...

68: Responding to Hank Green's objections to Aquinas' 5 ways

17 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

So lots of y'all have asked me to respond to this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgisehuGOyY&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtNgK6MZucdYldNkMybYIHKR&index=10...

67.5 Why Norm Geisler is wrong about Aquinas and the assumption of Mary

15 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Happy feast of the assumption of Mary, y'all! Today I talk a little about the assumption of Mary, I respond to what Protestant apologist, Norm Geisler...

67: What is the incarnation? (Also 8 heresies get slammed!)

01 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today's text is taken from The Aquinas Catechism which is essentially homilies giving by Aquinas on the Nicene Creed. We'll take a look at 2 analogies...

66: Why Ricky Gervais is wrong about God, knowledge, science, and religion, with Trent Horn

25 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Pints With Aquinas I allow Trent to respond to some comments Ricky Gervais made recently in an interview he had with Stephen Colber...

65: Should I drink to the point of hilarity? With Sam Guzman

18 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today I chat with my mate Sam Guzman of The Catholic Gentleman about 5 tips to drinking beer like a connoisseur.  Here's an article Sam wrote on the ...

64: Does the Church teach that Limbo is a real place?

11 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we chat to Thomas about Limbo. What is it? Are Catholics bound to believe in it? If it does exist what do the souls there experience? --- Whethe...

63: Aristotle's 3 Types of Friendship, With Emily Barry

03 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today I chat with my pal, Emily Barry, about what Thomas has to say about friendship. --- SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pin...

62: How do we know stuff? (an intro to Thomas' epistemology)

27 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of Pints With Aquinas we ask Thomas about knowledge and stuff (that sounded smart right? "and stuff"). --- On this point the philos...

61: 15 (or so) stories about St Thomas we hope are true, with Fr Ryan Mann

20 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today I chat with Fr Ryan Mann about 15 (or so) stories about St Thomas Aquinas that we really hope are true. It's a fun episode. :) --- HUGE THANKS t...

60: Let's talk about sex, baby. ... I mean, uh, Thomas.

13 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'll be drawing from what Aquinas has to say about sex in the Summa Theologiae. Since I'll be drawing from multiple questions, I won't put up th...

59: How do I better acquire knowledge?

06 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss a letter Aquinas supposedly wrote to someone who asked how he could better acquire knowledge. You'll love it. --- HUGE THANKS to the ...

58: Why did Christ ascend into Heaven?

30 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The feast of the ascension of Christ is in two days! For that reason I decided to ask St. Thomas about why Christ ascended into heaven and why it was ...

57: What does it mean to say that God's essence is existence? With Fr. Damian Ference

23 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I chat with Fr. Damian Ference about essence, existence, and why Thomas taught that God's essence is existence! Buckle up. --- HUGE THANKS to the foll...

56.5: Is porn harmful? Matt Fradd vs. Charlottee Rose and Adam Scarborough

15 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast I share a recent radio debate I participated in on the topic, is pornography harmful? After the podcast I share my reflections on the ...

56: What are the 4 causes of Aristotle? How do they apply to your 5 ways?

09 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we look at Aristotle's 4 causes and see how they apply to Aquinas' 5 proofs for the existence of God. --- HUGE THANKS to the following Patrons: ...

55: What does it mean to fear the Lord?

02 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If faith casts out fear and fear is the beginning of wisdom, does that mean faith casts out the beginning of wisdom? We'll talk about three types of f...

54: Tell us about the hymns you wrote for Corpus Christi? With Emily Barry

25 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm joined with my friend Emily Barry to discuss the four hymns Thomas wrote for the feast of Corpus Christi. --- HUGE THANKS to the following P...

53: Did Jesus Christ rise from the dead?

18 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we chat with Thomas about why Christ rose from the dead and then go from there to take a look at how one might argue for the resurrection of Chr...

A Meditation for Good Friday

14 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This is a short meditation written by St. Thomas Aquinas for Good Friday. Music by Fairuz. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIdHzQhCwic ---  

52: Why is the blood of Christ precious?

09 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we talk to Thomas about the blood of Christ and why it is important --- HUGE THANKS to the following Patrons: Tom Dickson, Jack Bus...

51: How do I love and forgive my enemies?

04 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we will talk to St. Thomas Aquinas about how to love and forgive our enemies. --- Love of one's enemies may be understood in three ways. First, ...

50.5: Peter Kreeft shares 12 stories about St. Thomas Aquinas

30 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Pints With Aquinas has been around for 1 year!!!! To celebrate, Peter Kreeft will share with us 12 quick stories about St. Thomas Aquinas. --- SPONSO...

50: Should we call Mary the "Mother of God"?

28 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we chat with Thomas about Mary, and whether or not it's appropriate to call her the Mother of God (instead of the Mother of Jesus o...

49.5: Does God Exist? Michael Nugent v William Lane Craig

26 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Nugent, chair of Atheist Ireland, debates William Lane Craig, of Reasonable Faith, in University College Cork, Ireland, on March 21, 2017. ---...

49: What are the 7 capital virtues

21 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today I chat with Dr. Kevin Vost about the 7 capital virtues. --- Get Pints With Aquinas the book, here: https://www.amazon.com/Pints-Aquinas-Thought...

49: What are the 4 cardinal and 3 theological virtues? With Dr. Kevin Vost

21 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today I chat with Dr. Kevin Vost about the 4 cardinal and 3 theological virtues. --- SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints ...

48: What is sloth? When does it become a mortal sin?

14 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss with Thomas the sin of sloth. What is it? When does it become a mortal sin? --- Sloth, according to Damascene (De Fide Orth. ii, 14) ...

47: Can the demons read our minds?

07 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we'll take a look at one of Aquinas' lesser known works, On Evil. In it, among other things, he addresses the question, can the demons read our ...

46.5: Are Sunday's part of lent?

01 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Back when I worked as an apologist with Catholic Answers we received a lot of questions around this time of year. Perhaps the most common was, "are Su...

46.5 Are Sundays part of lent?

28 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Back when I worked as an apologist with Catholic Answers we received a lot of questions around this time of year. Perhaps the most common was, "are Su...

46: Can you explain your argument for God from design? With Dr Robert Delfino

27 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today I chat with Dr. Robert Delfino about Thomas' 5th argument for God's existence. --- Here is the translation from the Fathers of the English Domin...

45: What are relics? Why should we venerate them?

21 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As Augustine says (De Civ. Dei i, 13): "If a father's coat or ring, or anything else of that kind, is so much more cherished by his children, as love ...

44: What is grace? Why is it important? With Michael Gormley

14 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I chat with my mate, Gomer, about what St. Thomas (and the Catholic Church teaches) about grace. --- Learn more about my guest Gomer - http://www.lay...

43: Isn't it foolish to believe in what you cannot see?

07 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Huge thanks to Philipe Ortiz and Katie Kuchar in particular for supporting to the show! --- Today I read from The Aquinas Catechism. You can get that ...

42.5 Are you opposed to open borders?

02 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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42: Is it possible to pray at all times?

31 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Huge thanks to Philipe Ortiz and Katie Kuchar in particular for supporting to the show! --- We may speak about prayer in two ways: first, by consideri...

41.5: Jesus Christ, the fulfillment of all desire

24 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This is an unusual episode. Instead of looking to Aquinas we look to the Song of Songs and I share a few thoughts on it and how it relates to the spir...

41: 4 arguments from atheists refuted, with Dr. Randal Rauser

24 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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40: Is Jesus just a copy of pagan gods? Was his incarnation necessary?

17 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Huge thanks to Philipe Ortiz and Katie Kuchar in particular for supporting to the show! --- I answer that, A thing is said to be necessary for a certa...

39: Aquinas' 5 remedies for sorrow, with Fr. Damian Ference

10 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Dr. Damian Ference and I discuss Aquinas' four remedies for sorrow. Since go quickly through 5 articles, I won't post his text here. I...

38: Can I know for sure whether I'm in the state of grace?

03 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There are three ways of knowing a thing: first, by revelation, and thus anyone may know that he has grace, for God by a special privilege reveals this...

37: If God knows what I'm going to do, how can I be truly free?

27 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

PintsWithAquinas.com Get the book! https://www.amazon.com/Pints-Aquinas-Thoughts-Angelic-Doctor/dp/0692752404 --- Does man have free will? It is writ...

36.5: Can you tell me something about the angels? (A talk by Peter Kreeft)

26 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas, everyone. This podcast contains a talk by philosopher Dr. Peter Kreeft on the holy angels. Learn more about Kreeft and listen to othe...

36: Can you explain to me the Hail Mary?

20 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

THE ANGELIC SALUTATION by Thomas Aquinas translated by Joseph B. Collins "Hail Mary" We must now consider concerning the first part of this prayer...

35: Should we pray to the saints in heaven?

13 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Objection 1. It would seem that the saints in heaven do not pray for us. A man's action is more meritorious for himself than for others. But the saint...

34: Was the star which lead the magi a real star?

06 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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33: What's the contingency argument for God's existence?

29 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The third way is taken from possibility and necessity, and runs thus. We find in nature things that are possible to be and not to be, since they are f...

32: Why do I need to confess my sins to a priest?

22 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Objection 1. It would seem that it is not necessary to confess to a priest. For we are not bound to confession, except in virtue of its Divine institu...

31: Is flattery a sin?

15 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Objection 1. It seems that flattery is not a sin. For flattery consists in words of praise offered to another in order to please him. But it is not a ...

30: Has science done away with the need for God? With Trent Horn

01 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

[I]t is superfluous to suppose that what can be accounted for by a few principles has been produced by many. But it seems that everything we see in th...

29: MORE logical fallacies ... and how to win an argument without being a jerk!

25 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this third part of our series on logic and argumentation I discuss 7 more logical fallacies as well as 3 things necessary for constructive discours...

28: 7 common logical fallacies

18 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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27: Is arguing a good thing? What makes for a sound argument?

11 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

You've been asking me for some episodes on logic and argumentation so here you go! This is the first part in a three part series on logic and argument...

26: What does Athens have to do with Jerusalem?

04 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I answer that it must be said that gifts of grace are added to those of nature in such a way that they do not destroy the latter, but rather perfect t...

25: Does Hell exist? Is it eternal? With Fr. Chis Pietraszko

27 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On the contrary, It is written (Matthew 25:46): "These," namely the wicked, "shall go into everlasting punishment." Further, as reward is to merit, so...

24: Are you cool if I get hammered drunk?

20 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Objection 1. It would seem that the use of wine is altogether unlawful. For without wisdom, a man cannot be in the state of salvation: since it is wri...

23: Is baptism necessary for salvation?

13 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It is written (Ezekiel 36:25): "I will pour upon you clean water, and you shall be cleansed from all your filthiness." I answer that, As the Apo...

22: Why can't women be priests?

06 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Objection 1. It would seem that the female sex is no impediment to receiving Orders. For the office of prophet is greater than the office of priest, s...

22: Why can't women be priests?

06 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Objection 1. It would seem that the female sex is no impediment to receiving Orders. For the office of prophet is greater than the office of priest, s...

21: What do you think of Islam?

30 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

[Muhammad] seduced the people by promises of carnal pleasure to which the concupiscence of the flesh goads us. His teaching also contained precepts th...

20: What are the 8 attributes of God?

16 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

St Thomas Aquinas, in the first part of his Summa Theologica, after having enumerated five proofs for the existence of God, proceeds to outline and ex...

19.5 What did you do that made St. Bonaventure tear up his manuscript?

11 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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19: Give me an argument for the existence of God?

09 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The first and more manifest way is the argument from motion. It is certain, and evident to our senses, that in the world some things are in motion. No...

18: Understanding Thomas' metaphysical lingo

02 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In today's show we discuss the following metaphysical terms: Essence, existence, being (contingent, necessary, substantial), potency, act, motion, cau...

17.5: Philosophy in evangelization

01 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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17: Is the ontological argument for God's existence sound?

26 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

[Even a] fool, when he hears of … a being than which nothing greater can be conceived … understands what he hears, and what he understands is in h...

16: Can honors and fame make me happy?

19 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It is impossible for happiness to consist in honor. For honor is given to a man on account of some excellence in him; and consequently it is a sign an...

15: Will money make me happy?

12 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It is impossible for man's happiness to consist in wealth. For wealth is twofold, as the Philosopher says (Polit. i, 3), viz. natural and artificial. ...

14: Is it possible for me to be happy?

05 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Happiness is the attainment of the Perfect Good. Whoever, therefore, is capable of the Perfect Good can attain Happiness. Now, that man is capable of ...

13: Does evil disprove the existence of God?

28 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Objection 1. It seems that God does not exist; because if one of two contraries be infinite, the other would be altogether destroyed. But the word "Go...

12: Was the crucifixion necessary for our salvation?

21 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

  Article 2. Whether there was any other possible way of human deliverance besides the Passion of Christ? Objection 1. It would seem that there was n...