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Pints With Aquinas

Matt Fradd

300 episodes

Long form discussions, debates, and teachings on the Catholic faith.

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  1. The Collapse of Islam Is Closer Than You Think (Michael Jones) | Ep. 580

    · 2 h 16 min

    Is Islam compatible with the West? Christian apologist Michael Jones breaks down the core tenets of Islam, why it conflicts with Western civilization, and why the evidence still points to Christianity being true. Ep.…

  2. Shayne Smith Reacts to Fellow Comedians | Last Call Ep. 15

    · 43 min

    It’s Last Call! Shayne Smith is back to laugh at TikToks with Matt, chat about the mechanics of a good joke and share advice for aspiring comedians. Pints: Last Call Ep. 15 - - - 📚Resources Mentioned: Shayne Smith:…

  3. On Pipes, Poetry, and the Christian Life (Malcolm Guite) | Ep. 579

    · 2 h 16 min

    Malcolm Guite joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation covering Arthurian legend, the friendship of Tolkien and Lewis, and the deep human longing for mystery and enchantment. Ep. 579 - - - 📚 Resources…

  4. Seamus Coughlin DESTROYS the Gender Wars | Last Call Ep. 14

    · 37 min

    It’s Last Call! Seamus Coughlin, creator of FreedomToons, is here to cut through the woke, arguing from a Catholic, pro-marriage perspective against childfree hedonism, anti-marriage red pill advice, abortion advocacy,…

  5. Overcoming Addiction, Allegations and Finding Christ (Russell Brand) | Ep. 578

    · 2 h 29 min

    Russell Brand joins the show to share about his conversion, overcoming addiction and his latest book, How To Become a Christian in 7 Days. Ep. 578 - - - 📚 Resources Mentioned: How to Become a Christian in 7 Days:…

  6. How To Build A Daily Prayer Life From Scratch | Fr. Simon Esshaki | Last Call Ep. 13

    · 42 min

    It’s Last Call! Fr. Simon Esshaki is back to share simple ways to uncomplicate your prayer life. Pints: Last Call Ep. 13 - - - 📚Resources Mentioned: Instagram: @father_simon, @qurbanamedia TikTok: @father.simon -…

  7. Nietzsche, Nihilism, and the Return of God (Dr. J. Budziszewski ) | Ep. 577

    · 2 h 48 min

    Dr. J. Budziszewski, philosopher professor at the University of Texas at Austin, and bestselling author of Pandemic of Lunacy is here to tackle some of the deepest questions of our time: the incoherence of nihilism and…

  8. Sisters of Life Respond to Real Reddit Posts About Abortion | Last Call Ep. 12

    · 39 min

    It’s Last Call! The Sisters of Life are back to share a heartfelt message of compassion and hope to women who have posted about their crisis pregnancies on Reddit. Pints: Last Call Ep. 12 - - - 📚Resources Mentioned:…

  9. From Witchcraft to Jesus Christ (Shayne Smith) | Ep. 576

    · 3 h 20 min

    Ex-Satanist turned Catholic convert, Shayne Smith, returns for a wide-ranging conversation sharing his past involvement with the occult, thoughts on why the Catholic church is more popular than ever and insight into…

  10. 5 Anti-Catholic Myths Debunked by a Medieval Historian | Dr. Thomas Madden | Last Call Ep. 11

    · 38 min

    It’s Last Call! Professor of History, Dr. Thomas Madden is back to debunk common myths surrounding the inquisition, popes, and even flat earth. Pints: Last Call Ep. 11 - - - 📚Resources Mentioned: Learn more about…

  11. Is It Time to Rethink Darwinian Evolution? (Stephen C. Meyer) | Ep. 575

    · 2 h 35 min

    Stephen C. Meyer sits down with Matt to discuss evolution, intelligent design, and the collapse of New Atheism. Ep. 575 - - - 📚Resources Mentioned: The Story of Everything Film:…

  12. Mythologist Martin Shaw Tells Matt a Story | Last Call Ep. 10

    · 35 min

    It’s Last Call! New York Times bestselling author, mythographer and thinker, Martin Shaw is back to tell Matt Fradd (and you) a story. Put your feet up, close your eyes, and enjoy. Pints: Last Call Ep. 10 - - -…

  13. What the 1960's Did to the Catholic Church & Why the Tide Is Finally Turning (Fr. Perricone) | Ep. 574

    · 2 h 03 min

    Fr. John A. Perricone entered seminary in 1968 and watched from the inside as the Catholic Church underwent its most catastrophic crisis in modern history: heresy taught openly in classrooms, thousands of priests…

  14. Trent Horn DESTROYS Atheism | Last Call Ep. 9

    · 48 min

    It's Last Call! Catholic apologist, Trent Horn, is back to absolutely DESTROY Atheism (in a nice way) alongside host, Matt Fradd. Pints: Last Call Ep. 9 - - - 📚Resources Mentioned: Answering Atheism:…

  15. Why Are So Many Young Women Becoming Nuns Today? (Sisters of Life) | Ep. 573

    · 2 h 28 min

    In this conversation, Matt welcomes Sister Magnificat Rose and Sister Mary Grace of the Sisters of Life, a religious community founded in 1991 by Cardinal O'Connor to protect the sacredness of human life. The sisters…

  16. Do You Need Extraordinary Evidence to Believe in the Resurrection?

    · 11 min

    Matt Fradd takes on one of the New Atheist movement's most popular catchphrases, "Do Extraordinary Claims Require Extraordinary Evidence?" and puts it to the test against the historical case for the resurrection of…

  17. Yes, the Resurrection IS a Historical Fact | Ft. Dr. Trent Dougherty | Last Call Ep. 8

    · 41 min

    Blessed Triduum, friends. To ring in Holy Week and soon the Easter season philosopher and theologian Dr. Trent Dougherty is here to make the case that the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is not just a matter of faith it's…

  18. Why the Ordinary Catholic Life Is So Beautiful (Fr. Simon Esshaki) | Ep. 572

    · 2 h 11 min

    Father Simon Esshaki, a Chaldean Catholic priest from San Diego with over 500K TikTok followers joins Matt to talk about why he became a priest, what celibacy actually means, confession and how to pursue sainthood no…

  19. Pints Turns 10! And We’re Taking Your Voicemails

    · 18 min

    Pints of Aquinas turns 10 years old today! From the very first podcast episode, “Who Are You, St. Thomas?” to praying to the good Lord that the elevator would work when Dr. Jordan Peterson arrived in Steubenville,…

  20. Joe Heschmeyer DESTROYS Mormonism | Last Call Ep. 7

    · 45 min

    It's Last Call! Catholic apologist, Joe Heschmeyer, is back to absolutely DESTROY Mormonism (in a nice way) alongside host, Matt Fradd. Pints: Last Call Ep. 7 - - - 📚Resources Mentioned: Mere Christianity by C.S.…

  21. Can You Actually Know Anything? Epistemology for Normal People (Dr. Trent Dougherty) | Ep. 571

    · 3 h 18 min

    This episode's mature themes may not be suitable for children. Catholic philosopher and epistemologist, Dr. Trent Dougherty, joins Pints to tackle the age-old question: what does it even mean to know something? The…

  22. Do THIS to Hear God's Will For Your Life | Ft. Sr. Mary Rachel Capets | Last Call Ep. 6

    · 1 h 00 min

    It’s Last Call! Matt Fradd is taking voicemails and sitting down with Sr. Mary Rachel Capets to discuss how to hear God’s voice and know what you’re meant to do with your life. Pints: Last Call Ep. 6 - - - 📚…

  23. Enchantment in a Disenchanted Age (Dr. Martin Shaw) | Ep. 570

    · 1 h 51 min

    Martin Shaw is a mythologist, storyteller, and New York Times bestselling author of Liturgies of the Wild: Myths That Make Us. Together, Matt and Martin discuss the power of fairy tales, the need for a quest, and a…

  24. Dr. Brant Pitre DESTROYS Tiktok Heretics | Last Call Ep. 5

    · 42 min

    It's Last Call! Catholic biblical scholar, Dr. Brant Pitre, is back to absolutely DESTROY heretical TikTokers (in a nice way) with Last Call host, Matt Fradd. Pints: Last Call Ep. 5 📚Resources Mentioned: The Case…

  25. Here's How to Build a Catholic Culture (Brian Holdsworth) | Ep. 569

    · 3 h 17 min

    Catholic apologist, Brian Holdsworth, joins Matt Fradd to discuss Pope Leo's papacy, the loss of modesty in today's culture as well as the current attrition rate in the church, how to raise families in authentic…

  26. Here’s why Muslims Are Coming to Christ | Ft. Fr. Jason Charron | Last Call Ep. 4

    · 45 min

    In today's Last Call, Matt Fradd lays out the "Islamic Dilemma." He then sits down with Father Jason Charron to discuss the growing phenomenon of Muslims converting to Christianity. Together they announce an upcoming…

  27. Thank God for the Crusades! (Dr. Thomas Madden) | Ep. 568

    · 2 h 13 min

    Dr. Thomas Madden, Professor of Medieval History and Director of the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at Saint Louis University, sits down to set the record straight on the Crusades. Demystifying one of…

  28. What I Wish I Knew When I Converted | Ft. Dr. Scott Hahn | Last Call Ep. 3

    · 1 h 01 min

    In this episode of Last Call, Matt shares his personal journey from agnostic teenager to committed Catholic, and answers your questions on the topic of conversion. Then, Matt sits down with renowned Catholic…

  29. Why Mormonism Denies God's Existence (Joe Heschmeyer) | Ep. 567

    · 2 h 44 min

    Catholic apologist Joe Heschmeyer stops by to discuss his debate with LDS apologist and the theological problems with LDS beliefs. Later on they discuss the toxic culture of online apologetics, dating advice and…

  30. Why Your Lent ALWAYS Falls Apart (And How to Fix It) | Ft. Brian Holdsworth | Last Call Ep. 2

    · 42 min

    Lent is here! Matt Fradd and Brian Holdsworth discuss the Catholic Church’s teachings on fasting and how to strike the balance between challenging yourself this Lent without overcommitting. Pour yourself a drink and…

  31. Mind blowing Eucharistic Miracles (Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.) Ep. 566

    · 2 h 37 min

    Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. joins Matt Fradd for an in-depth conversation about Eucharistic miracles, the real presence of Christ, and the spiritual life. Fr. Pine shares his research on miraculous hosts that have turned to…

  32. Who Was St. Valentine Anyway?

    · 12 min

    Who was St. Valentine, and what does his feast day have to do with the commercialized holiday we celebrate today? Matt Fradd explores the fascinating (and surprisingly murky) history of the patron saint of love,…

  33. Rating Previous Pints Sets + A Studio Blessing | Ft. Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. | Last Call Ep. 1

    · 54 min

    Introducing Last Call, an evening show with Matt Fradd for those of you that need another round. Kick back and enjoy as Fr. Gregory Pine and Matt Fradd reminisce on the various Pints sets of yore and join us in prayer…

  34. Two Boomers Complaining About The World (Trent Horn) Ep. 565

    · 2 h 35 min

    Catholic apologist Trent Horn opens up about his wife's brain tumor, the toxicity plaguing online Catholic discourse, and why he now sends his scripts to critics before publishing. This wide-ranging conversation covers…

  35. Life Updates + New Series Announcement! | Ft. Cameron Fradd

    · 40 min

    Today Matt is joined by his good wife, Cameron Fradd, to give a life update and announce, Last Call, a new series from Matt for those of you that need another round. Kick back and enjoy this short, fun evening show as…

  36. Just A Lovely Conversation With A Beautiful Nun (Sr. Mary Rachel, O.P.) | Ep. 564

    · 1 h 52 min

    Sister Mary Rachel, OP, Director of Novices for the Nashville Dominicans, joins Pints With Aquinas host Matt Fradd to discuss how to identify your vocation, obedience to your call, and what to do if you haven't found…

  37. The Church Crisis No One’s Talking About, and How We Win (Bishop Athanasius Schneider) | Ep. 563

    · 1 h 03 min

    In a rare virtual episode His Excellency Bishop Athanasius Schneider, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Maria Santissima in Astana, Kazakhstan joins Pints With Aquinas host, Matt Fradd, to discuss his private…

  38. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Is Here

    · 3:35

    Episodes one and two of the 7-part epic The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin are streaming now on DailyWire+, with new episodes premiering every Thursday. 🍿 Watch Episode 1 "Island of the Mighty" here:…

  39. From Judaism to Christ: A Convert’s Quest for the True Israel (Daniel Suazo) | Ep. 562

    · 2 h 55 min

    Daniel Suazo @thejewishcatholic, joins Pints With Aquinas host, Matt Fradd, to share his extraordinary journey from Judaism to the Catholic Church. Daniel, who lives in Tokyo, Japan, discusses his Jewish heritage, his…

  40. Yes, Jesus Is God and You Should Be Catholic (Dr. Brant Pitre) | Ep. 561

    · 3 h 13 min

    Dr. Brant Pitre joins Host of Pints With Aquinas, Matt Fradd to present compelling historical evidence for the reliability of the New Testament, Jesus' claims to divinity, and the resurrection. Drawing from ancient…

  41. Biblical Foundations for Catholic Beliefs About the Blessed Virgin Mary (William Albrecht) | Ep. 560

    · 1 h 45 min

    In this interview, Matt sits down with William Albrecht for a discussion about the Blessed Virgin Mary, the biblical foundations for our beliefs about Mary, what Protestant Reformers (particularly Luther) believed…

  42. Seeking Safety in Jesus in a Chaotic World (Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR) | Ep. 559

    · 2 h 36 min

    In today's interview, Matt sits down with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR for his third appearance on Pints with Aquinas. The conversation focuses on prayer (particularly the Rosary), finding refuge in Jesus in the midst of a…

  43. Christmas with Dr. Scott Hahn | Tracing the Fulfillment of Prophecies

    · 2 h 13 min

    To most, the Incarnation is so familiar that we have lost touch with what a scandal the manger would have been in its time. In this Advent and Christmas episode, Matt Fradd welcomes Biblical scholar, Dr. Scott Hahn,…

  44. The New Testament, the Historical Jesus, and His Divine Claims (Dr. Michael Barber) | Ep. 557

    · 3 h 05 min

    In this episode, Matt sits down with Dr. Michael Barber—professor of Sacred Scripture and Theology at the Augustine Institute. (Fun fact: Dr. Barber was Matt's first college professor!) Matt and Dr. Barber focus their…

  45. The End of Porn? (Nick Stumphauzer) | Ep. 556

    · 3 h 26 min

    In this interview, Matt sits down with filmmaker and porn-blocker developer Nick Stumphauzer for a conversation about quitting porn addiction. The conversation focuses the defeat of porn via Nick's new software, and…

  46. Why Doing Dangerous Things Is Good for the Soul (John Henry Spann) | Ep. 555

    · 1 h 52 min

    In this interview, Matt sits down with the one and only John Henry Spann for another conversation that is bound to generate some amazing comments from viewers. The discussion touches on hunting (obviously), why men…

  47. Living in God's Love in the Midst of a Broken World (Sr. Miriam J. Heidland, SOLT) | Ep. 554

    · 2 h 14 min

    In this interview, Matt sits down with Sr. Miriam Heidland, SOLT to talk about God's love, what true healing looks like, the lasting effects of our sinfulness, and much more—PLUS, Sister answers questions from Locals…

  48. The Truth, Reality, and Conspiracy Theories (Joe Heschmeyer) | Ep. 553

    · 3 h 24 min

    In this episode, Matt sits down with Joe Heschmeyer—author, debater, and Catholic Answers apologist—to talk about (and question) what we believe to be true, what's real and what's not, conspiracy theories, morality,…

  49. On Music, Art, and the Recovery of the Sacred (Dr. Peter Kwasniewski) | Ep. 552

    · 3 h 23 min

    In this interview, Matt is joined again by Dr. Peter Kwasniewski—scholar, author, composer, and book publisher. In this conversation, they discuss the purpose of technology, what makes music beautiful, making time for…

  50. Growing Up with Drug-Addicted Parents to Becoming Catholic (Adrian Lawson @SipswithSerra) | Ep. 551

    · 1 h 39 min

    In this episode, Matt sits down with Adrian Lawson (@sipswithserra on YouTube) to talk about his wild childhood, what it was like growing up in a broken home, living in the foster care system, dealing with parents who…

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