Church is not suspended, faith, hope, and love are not suspended, and your weekly Thinking Faith fix is not suspended. This week, Deacon Eric and Dr. Brett talk coronavirus, judgment, and bad theology. From six-feet apart of course! Show Snippet: "God brings good out of evil and the Cross is the ultimate picture of that but not the only one. All of us can look at our own lives and see God bringing good out of evil, some of us can already look at the situation of coronavirus and see some good com...
Mar 31, 2020•39 min•Ep. 185
In this part three of four, Dr. Brett and Deacon Eric discuss the "Ecological Dream" of Querida Amazonia including the biblical roots of a redeemed creation and the spiritual effects of a lack of environmental concern. Show Snip: "The environmental question is a spiritual question. Your attitude towards all kinds of things in your life will shape your attitude towards the environment and the practices in your life that are destructive towards the environment are probably not good for your soul e...
Mar 24, 2020•38 min•Ep. 184
Deacon Eric brushes up on his Spanish while he and Dr. Brett dig into the first two chapters of Pope Francis' latest Apostolic Exhortation "Querida Amazonia". Snippet from the show: "This is a call for us, right at the front end of the document, to look into the faces of real persons...to see the real social needs...to hear the cry of the poor."
Mar 17, 2020•27 min•Ep. 183
Discussing the furor surrounding what did not make it into Querida Amazonia and setting things up for a multi-part examination of what Pope Francis actually has to say about the Church and the needs of the Amazon and the world. Snippet from the show: "Here's a test question for you...if you were surprised by the document, if you were shocked by what it didn't say, you need to check your media consumption."
Mar 10, 2020•32 min•Ep. 182
This week the Thinking Faith Catholic podcast features an interview with Dr. Brett Salkeld on Redeemer Radio's Kyle Heiman Show. Topic of the day: Why Transubstantiation? Snippet from the show: "We need to think more about what it is to be Catholics who believe in God as the transcendent ground of everything in a world that doesn't think that way anymore."
Mar 03, 2020•28 min•Ep. 181
This week on the Thinking Faith Catholic Podcast, Deacon Eric and Dr. Brett finish up their three-part series on faith and reason with a look at Mary as the model of the Christian approach, look at the role authority plays in belief and get pretty excited about the great mystery that is faith in Jesus Christ. Snippet from the show: "The real gift is that we not only get to spend our whole lives here engaged in this exciting process...but we get to spend eternity delving into the mysteries of God...
Feb 25, 2020•27 min•Ep. 180
Picking up where we left off in this episode two of three, we'll be touching on a Catholic approach to natural faith, faith in authority, how reason works with faith and the relationship between skepticism and faith. Believing to understand, this week on Thinking Faith!
Feb 18, 2020•34 min•Ep. 179
In this episode of the Thinking Faith Catholic podcast, Deacon Eric and Dr. Brett dip into the mailbag for some listener feedback before the start of a three-part series on faith and reason from our Catholic perspective. In this part one, they'll be discussing the importance of getting this relationship right both to aid in our own understanding of the Catholic faith as well as in communicating our Catholic faith to the world. And there's lasagna.
Feb 11, 2020•30 min•Ep. 178
In this part two of two, deacon Eric and Dr. Brett Salkeld continue the discussion on social media and polarization from a Catholic perspective. They'll discuss the ways polarization can cloud perceptions regardless of which side we might fall on, and share some additional tools for navigating today's complex media waters. Checking our bias and our sources this week on Thinking Faith!
Feb 04, 2020•35 min•Ep. 177
It seems that most any topic leads quickly to polarized positions, angst and a confluence of conspiracy theories. In this part one of two, Deacon Eric and Dr. Brett wade into these murky waters and examine the roles human nature and social media might play and offer some discernment tools to help this week on Thinking Faith!
Jan 28, 2020•36 min•Ep. 176
On Monday, January 13 Canadians were asked to provide input into an expansion of the country's medically assisted suicide laws. Canadians have until January 27 to express concerns in an online survey. On this week's show, Deacon Eric and Dr. Brett break down the questions and discuss ways in which we, as Catholics could approach this important survey. The survey can be found at the link: Medical Assistance In Dying - Share Your Views...
Jan 21, 2020•51 min•Ep. 175
As Dr. Brett's #populationisnottheproblem revolution continues, we discuss the issue of waste in the production industry, its ramifications for the care of persons in need and the kinds of changes in attitudes and behaviors that could ensure access to material needs for all, this week on Thinking Faith!
Jan 14, 2020•40 min•Ep. 174
Perhaps you heard of that letter from 11000 scientists that was released as 2019 drew to a close? Among the points made, did you notice the one about the need for population control? Dr. Brett Salkeld and Deacon Eric Gurash take the population question head-on and create a new hashtag with the bold claim that #populationisnottheproblem in part one of two, this week on Thinking Faith!
Jan 07, 2020•33 min•Ep. 173
On this eve of the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God or "Theotokos", Deacon Eric and Dr. Brett conclude their examination of Enculturation and syncretism using the Amazon Synod's Pachamama controversy as a case study in asking the right questions. Coming to terms with what we know and what we don't this week on Thinking Faith!
Dec 31, 2019•36 min•Ep. 172
Into this quiet place, before the Christ child...we hear God say: I am with you. To stay. It is your world I have come to dwell in. Your broken heart and wounded soul I have taken for my home. My love will light the darkness. So, friends, light the candles, and open your hearts. It is Christmas. Come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord! Merry Christmas, everyone! Donald Bolen Archbishop of Regina
Dec 24, 2019•4 min
As this fourth and final (and very short!) week of Advent moves quickly into Christmas we invite you to take a few moments to step out of the frantic pace of the holidays and discover hidden gifts and graces that only a contemplative attitude can reveal. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and the Happiest of New Year's this week on Thinking Faith!
Dec 24, 2019•34 min•Ep. 171
Keep awake and stay alert. These advent themes invite us to foster and develop what is known as a Contemplative Attitude - a particular way of being within the world that is 'highly tuned' to the presence of Christ in our midst. In this part one of a two-part Advent retreat, Deacon Eric reflects on this call to keep watch and how we might foster a contemplative attitude this Advent this week on Thinking Faith!
Dec 16, 2019•32 min•Ep. 170
The National Day of Prayer In Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples which coincides with the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (December 12) and the concerns around Indigenous statues at the Vatican is a perfect time to revisit a past show topic. In this part one of two, we'll discuss Our Lady's role in enculturating the Gospel through dress, language, and symbol and try to put to rest the concerns about wooden statues once and for all. This week on Thinking Faith!
Dec 10, 2019•42 min•Ep. 169
Who is St. Ignatius of Loyola and why does the story of this former soldier, and founder of the Jesuits continue to inspire the Church today? In response to a listener question, we discuss the history and the spiritual gifts of this Spanish saint as we carry on this pilgrim's journey, this week on Thinking Faith! Find out more about Ignatian Spirituality and Discernment at the following links; https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ https://www.discerninghearts.com/catholic-podcasts/fr-timothy-gal...
Dec 03, 2019•44 min•Ep. 168
As one liturgical year comes to an end and another one is set to begin, we reflect on the great Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe who rules not through political savvy and raw, authoritarian power, but from the Cross. On the cusp of Advent, we take time to reflect on what it means to follow a crucified King, in this Bonus Episode of Thinking Faith!
Nov 27, 2019•19 min
You ask, we answer! Listener Elaine asks for a bit of information on Sts. Thomas Aquinas and Ignatius of Loyola - two of Brett and Eric's favs. This week we discuss St. Thomas. We'll look at how Brett and "The Angelic Saint" became best buddies, a bit of history and why the Church is a better place because of this medieval Dominican saint this week on Thinking Faith! If you'd like to know more about St. Thomas, the Dominicans, and his philosophy, check out the links; https://thomisticinstitute.o...
Nov 26, 2019•37 min•Ep. 167
In part two of our time with guest, Patrick Malone, we delve deeper into our conversation on film, literature, and faith with a look at Christ figures in popular movies. We'll take a look at James Bond in "Skyfall", Batman in the "Dark Knight" and the "Dark Knight Rises" and discuss the personification of evil as portrayed in the recent film "Joker". Looking down the barrel of the good, the bad, and the ugly this week on Thinking Faith!
Nov 19, 2019•43 min•Ep. 166
With nearly $180 Billion spent on film and literature around the world in the past year, it's easy to see how deeply ingrained the desire for story and narrative is in the human heart. In the midst of all the conversation around the favorite films of friends and family, what might our Catholic faith have to contribute? We're talking film, literature, and faith this week on Thinking Faith!
Nov 12, 2019•36 min•Ep. 165
Election day saw every one of us cooperating with evil in one way or another. What exactly do the Church and moral theology have to say about such a situation and how does this apply in our daily lives beyond election years? Deacon Eric and Dr. Brett spend some time defining terms, discussing options, and asking that all-important question "How can that be a thing?" This week on Thinking Faith!
Nov 05, 2019•47 min•Ep. 164
With Halloween fast approaching what better time than to delve into the question of spells and magic and all things Potter? Does the Catholic Church teach that magic is real? What about other works of fiction and fantasy? What role to do parents have in making decisions about what kids read and what kinds of conversations are possible around the Potter books and others in your family. A not-too-spooky episode of Potter Hocus Pocus this week on Thinking Faith!
Oct 29, 2019•38 min
In our fourth and final chat with Dr. Charles Camosy of Fordham University, we examine issues of ecology, ethical farming, poverty, and government-sanctioned violence. How does our #throwawayculture infect each of these areas and can a consistent life ethic provide a holistic antidote? The doctor is in, this week on Thinking Faith!
Oct 22, 2019•1 hr 6 min
In this part three of four Dr. Brett Salkeld and Deacon Eric Gurash sit down with Dr. Charlie Camosy of Fordham University to discuss issues of sex and sexuality, reproductive biotechnologies and abortion. They'll examine the ways our throwaway culture affects our approaches to these issues and examine how the principles of a consistent life ethic can lead us to healthier approaches and discussions. Resistance may not always be futile, this week on Thinking Faith!
Oct 15, 2019•48 min•Ep. 161
In this part two of four, Eric and Brett continue their conversation with Dr. Charlie Camosy, professor of Ethics at Fordham University, NY regarding his recent book "Resisting Throwaway Culture: How a consistent life ethic can unite a fractured people". What do we mean by a consistent ethic of life? Are there any basic principles to base such an ethic upon? They'll answer these questions and more this week on Thinking Faith! You can meet Dr. Camosy at Campion College’s first annual Jesuit Lectu...
Oct 08, 2019•47 min•Ep. 160
Dr. Charlie Camosy, professor of Ethics at Fordham University in New York, joins Eric and Brett during this Reverence for Life month in the Archdiocese of Regina. In this first of a four-part series on his latest book "Resisting Throwaway Culture" they'll look at the broad and problematic cultural and political context we find ourselves in and begin an examination of the potential for a consistent life ethic to break down the barriers of polarization and create an ethos centered on care for the ...
Oct 01, 2019•38 min•Ep. 159
In this final episode of three stemming from this summer's PEW study finding that 70% of Catholic do not believe what the church teaches about Christ's presence in the Eucharist, Eric and Brett take a look at how the idea of Real Presence and Transubstantiation developed in the Church and ways we can help Catholic encounter and experience Christ more profoundly in the Eucharist. We're entering into Mystery with Awe and Wonder this week on Thinking Faith!
Sep 24, 2019•41 min•Ep. 158
