Classical Theism Podcast

Classical Theism Podcast

Author: John DeRosa Language: Afar Episodes: 100
Hosted by John DeRosa, the Classical Theism Podcast engages in thoughtful dialogue to explore and uphold the intellectual foundations of the Catholic Christian tradition. Each episode features conversations with a range of guests, focusing on three core tenets: the existence of the God of classical theism, the identity of Jesus as Messiah and Lord, and the historical establishment of the Catholic Church. While addressing all three, the podcast deliberately emphasizes rigorous philosophical defense of the first pillar-classical theism. This approach is deeply informed by the Thomistic philosophical tradition, frequently drawing from the work of thinkers like Dr. Edward Feser, while also engaging with many other voices and perspectives. Listeners will find a space where deep, historical reasoning meets contemporary discussion, offering a substantive examination of ideas that have shaped centuries of spiritual and intellectual history. It’s a series for those curious about the rational underpinnings of faith, seeking conversations that move beyond soundbites into the heart of perennial questions. The Classical Theism Podcast provides that forum, making complex philosophical and theological concepts accessible and relevant within the context of modern challenges and inquiries.
Episodes
Ep. #227 - The Nature & Origin of Persons w/ Dr. Josh Rasmussen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:16
What are you really? What is a person? How can reason and science shed light on these questions? How can persons originate? Dr. Josh Rasmussen joins us to discuss his new book-length investigation into these topics. The…
Ep. #226 - Did Moses Write the Pentateuch? w/ Dr. John Bergsma [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:49
Who really wrote the Pentateuch? What are the arguments for the Documentary Hypothesis? Why don't those arguments succeed? What evidence supports an ancient Pentateuch? Dr. John Bergsma joins us to address these topics.…
Ep. #225 - The Irreducibility of the Human Person w/ Dr. Mark Spencer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:35
What are persons? Why are persons "irreducible" and what does that mean? Can we argue from human persons to the existence of God? What was the De Auxilius debate and where does Dr. Spencer come down on that in his book?…
BONUS|Catholic Bible Translations & the ESV w/ Dr. Mark Giszczak [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:32
Why are there so many different Catholic Bible translations? How did the Catholic ESV come about? Why is an essentially literal translation come about? Dr. Mark Giszczak joins the show to discuss these questions and mroe…
Ep. #224 - Collected Articles on God's Existence w/ Dr. Kerr [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:44
What is metaphysics? How does a Thomist approach God's existence? Can one prove God's existence using the real distinction between essences and their acts of existence? How does Dr. Kerr respond to several objections inc…
Ep. #223 - What is God? w/ Dr. Kevin Vost [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:13
What is God? What did St. Thomas Aquinas teach about the nature of God in the prima pars? Could God reveal someone's entire future to them? Dr. Kevin Vost joins us to discuss his brand new book out titled What is God? ww…
BONUS|Were Adam and Eve REAL? w/ Gary Michuta [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:56
Were Adam and Eve REAL? Why is this an important topic for young people? Gary Michuta and I discuss the topic in some detail.
Ep. #222 - Faith & Reason (+Critique of Descartes) w/ Dr. Gaven Kerr [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:48
What did the First Vatican Council teach about faith and reason? How do Thomists parse the act of faith? How does the Vatican Council's account of faith and reason fit well with Thomistic hylomorphic dualism over and aga…
Ep. #221 - The Reliability of John's Gospel (part 2) w/ Dr. McGrew [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:44
Lydia McGrew joins the show again to defend the reliability and historicity of John's Gospel. In part 2, she tackles the objection that Jesus sounds too different in John's Gospel compared to the Synoptics. Therefore, cr…
Ep. #220 - Is Pope Francis Worth Defending? w/ Dr. Fastiggi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:51
Is the Pope worth defending? What should we think of his controversial statement, "Who am I to judge?" What about the proper understanding of Amoris Laetitia? Is the "Pachamama incident" a black mark on the Francis Ponti…

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