Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, also known as Dr. Italy, joins Polycarp's Paradigm to share his spiritual journey with us. He is author of one of my favorite books, "When the Church was Young: Voices of the Early Fathers" and also just released a video series through Ascension Press called, "Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life". You can find his work here: https://www.crossroadsinitiative.com/
Chuck told me his brother would believe in God if I could answer seven questions without referencing faith, a "Holy Book", or a "prophet" and just use reason and science. Pat Flynn and I team up to tackle these questions. Actually, it's mostly Pat, and his answers are awesome. For the written document to our questions check out our websites: https://polycarpsparadigm.com/ https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/ Also to go deeper, Pat Flynn did another show about reason leading to God: https://www....
Aaron has been a friend and mentor of mine for 10 years. He is not Catholic, but rather grew up as an evangelical and then became part of some house church movements. This episode is focused on his own journey with Jesus and concludes with some dialogue about attractions and hesitations he has towards Catholicism. Enjoy!
Join Pat Flynn and Eric Robinson on this brand new segment... PolyPat! We are launching this collaboration with the topic of the Eucharist, authority of Bishops, and the intriguing comments of Francis Chan on Holy Communion. Links: Francis Chan video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP9roQQwzsA Book recommendation: "Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist" by Dr. Brant Pitre The Pat Flynn Show: https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/category/podcast/...
The only surviving document we have from the hand of St. Polycarp is his letter to the Philippians written around AD 107. He touches on the judgment seat of Christ, the issue of homosexuality, and the destructive nature of the love of money. Feast Day of St. Polycarp is February 23rd. The translation into English that I'm using is by Michael W. Holmes. Support me on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/polycarpsparadigm
Pat Flynn, from "The Pat Flynn Show" podcast, joins me in discussing how he became an atheist, then agnostic, then Protestant, and then Catholic. We discuss incoherencies in the naturalistic worldview that drove Pat to philosophical certainty of God's existence. We then go into the claims of Jesus Christ and the historical and theological evidence that led Pat to the Catholic Church. Great episode! Links to Pat's work: Website: https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/ Podcast: https://patflynnshow....
What are indulgences? Does the Church sell them? How can you get one? Don't indulgences just show the Catholic Church is a mere works-based religion devoid of grace? Support me on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/polycarpsparadigm
Recently, I got to go on a mission trip with Creatio to Peru and it was spiritually and physically challenging and life-giving. In this episode you can hear about what we did and some of the things the Lord taught me along the way. Shout outs to each team member is at the end, so stay tuned!
Former Christian, now agnostic: Brian Nicholson shares his story of how he became a Christian in his youth, strengthened his faith in college, then explored more of his doubts later on and became an agnostic. After he shares his story we talk about animal suffering, miracles, and other such fascinating discussion points that led him to where he is currently on his journey. Support me on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/polycarpsparadigm...
Why just dedicate your baby to Christ when they can receive the same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead through Baptism? Baptism is not merely a symbol but a sacrament. It is a sign of the New Covenant and instrument of incorporating people into this New Covenant Family, the Church. Listen to hear how infant baptism displays the gratuitous grace of God in our salvation process. Support me on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/polycarpsparadigm...
What role do grace and good works play in the salvation process? Can a Catholic vote for someone who is pro-choice? Can a Catholic be pro-choice? What is the Catholic definition of Church and how is that different than the Protestant view? What is a Saint? Explore these questions with me on this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm. Support me on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/polycarpsparadigm
Happy New Year! As we prepare to go forward into 2020 I thought it would be fun to briefly recap each of the 38 previous episodes done in 2019. If you missed any episodes and are interested in checking out some of those previous episodes, you can listen to this teaser of each episode and see which one you would like to start with. I also give some updates on the podcast and have a surprise for the listeners at the very end. So stay tuned! Support me on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/polycarps...
"The love that brought Christ from heaven to earth raised Stephen from earth to heaven" - St. Fulgentius of Ruspe
Guardian angels, the nine choirs of angels, the nature of angels, invoking the intercession of angels, and much more is talked about on this episode regarding angelology with David Mims. Support me on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/polycarpsparadigm
Join Pat Flynn and I as we explore "all that Mary stuff" and respond to common Protestant misconceptions about Mary and the biblical roots of the Church's teaching on Mary. You may be surprised at what Martin Luther and other reformers had to say about Mary's Immaculate Conception and Perpetual Virginity.
The Bible gives such little detail concerning Jesus's Virgin Father, St. Joseph. Yet, the minimal information we have, when taken into the context of the times, gives us a lot of insight into the virtues of this mighty man of God. Join me and my friend, Andy Maul, as we unpack the hidden treasures in the life of St. Joseph as we kick off this first week of Advent.
In Thanksgiving to my Patrons I answer their questions on a wide variety of topics: End Times, Evolution, Canon of Scripture, Salvation, Purgatory, and more. If you would like to support Polycarp's Paradigm here is the link: https://www.patreon.com/polycarpsparadigm
This is the Part 2 interview on "The Pat Flynn Show" of my story of conversion and paradigm shifts that took place on that journey. Enjoy!
I had the privilege of being on "The Pat Flynn Show" which is a podcast normally about fitness. Pat does do "Sunday School" episodes and I got to come on as a guest. Pat is also a convert and went from Atheist to Evangelical to Catholic. Check out his podcast!
Last TOB episode in this series! Michaela and I had a lot of fun recording this episode as a debrief on the series. We sum it up and share our own experiences in applying the principles of TOB in each of our lives. Enjoy! Support me on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/polycarpsparadigm My book “Thoughts of a Changed Mind: Letters from Father to Son” Lulu – http://www.lulu.com/shop/search.ep?contributorId=1454232 Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Thoughts-Changed-Mind-Letters-Father-ebook/dp/B01NA...
Warning: This episode starts out rather intense. Stick with us as we unpack the good news of the Church's teaching on sexuality, contraception, and natural family planning. Understanding the beautiful design and nature of sex is much needed in our society. This episode seeks to shed light on this beauty.
Free, total, faithful, and fruitful. These are the pillars of the Sacrament of Marriage. In this episode, Peter and Taylor O'Brien talk with me about this wonderful Sacrament and how going into marriage with the understanding of its indissoluble nature and the necessity of being open to life help shape and give life to marriage. Support Polycarp's Paradigm on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/polycarpsparadigm
What is the nature of marriage? What does it mean for the husband to be the head of the wife and the wife to submit to her husband in the context of Ephesians 5? What does it mean for a marriage to be indissoluble? Join me and my friend Michaela as we explore these questions through the lens of St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body. Song "Ravished By A Glance" by Mary Clare Stroh: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=ravished%20from%20a%20glance%20by%20mary%20clare%20stroh...
Jared Zimmerer is the Director of the Word on Fire Institute under the leadership of Bishop Robert Barron. He has been a good friend of mine since I met him about 5 years ago as my RCIA Director and sponsor into the Catholic Church. In this episode you get to hear Jared's journey of faith along with our discussion of authentic masculinity, the mystery of suffering, and a new asceticism. Links: https://www.wordonfire.org/ https://wordonfire.institute/...
What is the endgame for mankind? Where is this all going? What is the purpose of marriage and sex and how do these things relate to the afterlife? What does it mean to abstain from marriage and sex for the sake of the Kingdom of God? Join Michaela and I as we take a deep dive into "Theology of the Body" to answer these questions and more.
What is the difference between the naked statue of David or the naked people in the paintings of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel and naked people in modern photography and pornographic film? Michaela and I will explore what St. John Paul II said about this in his "Theology of the Body" as we continue to unpack the nature of the human person.
Original Innocence gave way to Original Shame through the Original Sin. Mankind has been under the cloud of sin and shame from that primordial moment of disobedience until now. Even after redemption through Jesus Christ we still fight sinful inclinations. In this episode, Michaela and I will unpack Jesus's call to sinful humanity to have a renewal of heart to where we see the other as gift rather than a means to an end.
Jesus appeals back to the beginning, the beginning of creation when God made them male and female in his image and likeness, when asked about divorce.What does the beginning tell us about marriage and sexuality? What was the experience of original man like? In this episode we explore original solitude, original unity, and original nakedness. Get ready to see Genesis through the lens of Theology of the Body.
From 1979-1984 St. John Paul II delivered 129 papal audiences outlining a theology of the body (TOB). Why do we have bodies? What is the body for? What does the body mean? To understand the nature of marriage and sexuality, we must rediscover the dignity of the human body by which we can know the dignity of the human person. Due to the relevance of this teaching to our culture, I'm setting out to do this series to explain St. John Paul II's teaching on theology of the body. I'm joined by my frie...
Blake Pellerin helped start the Arrows Rugby Football Club in Houston, TX in 2016. I met Blake through rugby and am excited for you all to hear his story, much of which I had not known before. For more info on Arrows RFC check out the website: https://www.arrowsrugby.com/
