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Classical Theism Podcast

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4.8
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This podcast has
250 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
John DeRosa
Explicit
No
Date created
2018/08/20
Latest episode
2026/10/19
Average duration
62 min.
Release period
14 days

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The Classical Theism Podcast aims to defend Catholic Christian ideas in conversation. With the help of various guests, I defend three pillars of the Catholic Christian worldview: (1) the God of classical theism exists, (2) Jesus is our Messiah and Lord, and (3) He founded the Catholic Church. We place a strong emphasis on the first pillar, defending classical theism, drawing upon the work of Thomistic philosopher Dr. Edward Feser and many others. Thanks for listening! John DeRosa [email protected]

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BONUS|The Catholic Response to AI w/ Dr. Christopher West
2026/10/19
Everyone is talking about AI. What should Catholics think about it? What has Pope Leo XIV said on the subject? Can St. John Paul II's theology assist us in our thinking about AI? Dr. Christopher West has written a new book on these topics: The Truth and the Lie: How to Be Human in an Age of AI. He joins the show to discuss.  Get a discounted copy of the book here: https://shop.corproject.com/collections/books/products/pre-order-the-truth-and-the-lie-what-it-means-to-be-human-in-the-age-of-ai Like what you're hearing?  Support the Podcast >> https://www.classicaltheism.com/support
The Authorship of the Petrine Epistles w/ Dr. Stephen Boyce
2026/10/01
Did the Apostle Peter write 1 Peter and 2 Peter? Many modern scholars say No. Absolutely not. Yet, Dr. Stephen Boyce is not convinced by their standard arguments. He joins the show to respond and explain why.  -------------- Like what you're hearing?  Support the show >> https://www.classicaltheism.com/support
Catholicism vs. Everything Else w/ Ethan Muse and Pat Flynn
2026/08/28
What is the new podcast Summa Contra Everybody going to cover? How does Ethan Muse conceive of the different kinds of apologetics projects? How will Pat and Ethan answer new atheist, naturalist, Muslim, LDS, Buddhist, and Protestant critics? In this episode, they give the lay of the land of their new and exciting apologetics project.  Like what you're hearing? Support the show >>> https://www.classicaltheism.com/support
Fr. MJ Lagrange and Catholic Biblical Scholarship w/ Fr. Isaac Morales O.P.
2026/08/28
Who was Fr. MJ Lagrange? Why is he important for Catholic biblical scholars? Did he anticipate Cardinal Ratzinger's "criticism of criticism" and what does that mean? Fr. Isaac Morales joins us to discuss these topics.  Like what you're hearing?  Support the show >>> https://www.classicaltheism.com/support
Are the Gospels Reliable History? w/ Dr. Craig Keener
2026/08/04
How do we know the Gospels intend to report history? How can they do so reliably when they were written decades after the events? What is Dr. Keener's response to the claim that the Gospels are unreliable because they report miracles? When were the Gospels written? Dr. Craig Keener joins the podcast to discuss these topics.  Like what you're hearing? Support the show: https://www.classicaltheism.com/support
Divine Simplicity, Doctoral Dissertations, Discipline, and Rock Music w/ Dr. Pat Flynn
2026/07/30
What is new in the personal life of Pat Flynn? What is his doctoral dissertation about? How does he respond to some critiques of divine simplicity from Dr. William Lane Craig? Has he thought about the ethics of performing rock music? Dr. Pat Flynn joins us for an office hours chat about these topics and more. Like what you're hearing? Support the show -> https://www.classicaltheism.com/support
A Catholic Guide to the New Testament w/ Dr. Swafford
2026/07/22
What is the New Testament? What is going on historically in the moments leading up to Jesus's life and ministry? How can we disentangle the different political rulers and their importance? What are some big theological themes to help us grasp what is happening on a deeper level? Dr. Andrew Swafford joins the podcast to discuss these topics and the new Ascension Press volume: A Catholic Guide to the New Testament.  Listen to the end for a chance to win a free copy of this volume.
Was Jesus borrowed from pagans? w/ Jon Sorensen
2026/07/20
Is there actual, unbiased evidence that Jesus really existed? Are his mighty deeds borrowed from other pagan religious figures? Jon Sorensen, the chief operating officer of Catholic Answers, joins us to discuss these topics. ---------------- Want to learn the whole Bible in 30-40 minutes? Get your free workshop here: https://www.classicaltheism.com/bibleworkshop
The Saving Power of the Life of Christ w/ Fr. Pine
2026/07/16
How does Jesus save sinners? Is it really the case that his entire life is salvific? What does this all mean? Fr. Gregory Pine O.P. joins us to discuss his doctoral dissertation on the topic.  --------------------------------------------------- The Classical Theism Podcast aims to defend Catholic Christian ideas in conversation. With the help of various guests, I defend three pillars of the Catholic Christian worldview: (1) the God of classical theism exists, (2) Jesus is our Messiah and Lord, and (3) He founded the Catholic Church. We place a strong emphasis on the first pillar, defending classical theism, drawing upon the work of Thomistic philosopher Dr. Edward Feser and many others. John DeRosa www.classicaltheism.com/support Support the show: Check out my book One Less God Than You: How to Answer the Slogans, Cliches, and Fallacies that Atheists Use to Challenge Your Faith >> www.classicaltheism.com/newbook Support on Patreon to help keep the podcast going and to allow me to produce even more quality content: www.classicaltheism.com/support
Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled in Christ w/ Gary Michuta
2026/06/22
Why do Catholics believe Jesus is the Messiah? What prophecies did he fulfull? In particular, how does the Book of Daniel point to Jesus as the real Messiah? Gary Michuta joins us to discuss his new book Messiah: Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled in Christ.  ----------------------------------------------- The Classical Theism Podcast aims to defend Catholic Christian ideas in conversation. With the help of various guests, I defend three pillars of the Catholic Christian worldview: (1) the God of classical theism exists, (2) Jesus is our Messiah and Lord, and (3) He founded the Catholic Church. We place a strong emphasis on the first pillar, defending classical theism, drawing upon the work of Thomistic philosopher Dr. Edward Feser and many others. John DeRosa www.classicaltheism.com/support Support the show: Check out my book One Less God Than You: How to Answer the Slogans, Cliches, and Fallacies that Atheists Use to Challenge Your Faith >> www.classicaltheism.com/newbook Support on Patreon to help keep the podcast going and to allow me to produce even more quality content: www.classicaltheism.com/support
Evidentialism & Resurrection Apologetics w/ Dr. Lydia McGrew
2026/06/08
Why is Dr. Lydia McGrew an evidentialist and what does that mean? What are her criticisms of the minimal facts approach to the Resurrection? How does she prefer to argue for the Resurrection of Jesus? In this episode, we discuss those questions and more.  --------------------------- The Classical Theism Podcast aims to defend Catholic Christian ideas in conversation. With the help of various guests, I defend three pillars of the Catholic Christian worldview: (1) the God of classical theism exists, (2) Jesus is our Messiah and Lord, and (3) He founded the Catholic Church. We place a strong emphasis on the first pillar, defending classical theism, drawing upon the work of Thomistic philosopher Dr. Edward Feser and many others. John DeRosa www.classicaltheism.com/support Support the show: Check out my book One Less God Than You: How to Answer the Slogans, Cliches, and Fallacies that Atheists Use to Challenge Your Faith >> www.classicaltheism.com/newbook Support on Patreon to help keep the podcast going and to allow me to produce even more quality content: www.classicaltheism.com/support
What is the Gospel of Jesus Christ? w/ Fr. James Brent O.P.
2026/05/26
What is the Gospel of Jesus Christ? How are Christians called to live it out? Fr. James Brent joins us to discuss his outstanding book The Father's House: Discovering Our Home in in the Trinity. ------ The Classical Theism Podcast aims to defend Catholic Christian ideas in conversation. With the help of various guests, I defend three pillars of the Catholic Christian worldview: (1) the God of classical theism exists, (2) Jesus is our Messiah and Lord, and (3) He founded the Catholic Church. We place a strong emphasis on the first pillar, defending classical theism, drawing upon the work of Thomistic philosopher Dr. Edward Feser and many others. John DeRosa www.classicaltheism.com/support Support the show: Check out my book One Less God Than You: How to Answer the Slogans, Cliches, and Fallacies that Atheists Use to Challenge Your Faith >> www.classicaltheism.com/newbook Support on Patreon to help keep the podcast going and to allow me to produce even more quality content: www.classicaltheism.com/support
The Nature of the Sexes - Defending the Gamete View w/ Dr. Bogardus
2026/05/22
What does it mean to be a man or a woman? What is the true nature of the sexes? Dr. Tomas Bogardus defends a traditional view of man and woman that is conversant with biology and the philosophy of biology. He also critiques more modern views of the sexes as we discuss his recent book The Nature of the Sexes: Why Biology Matters. ------------------------- The Classical Theism Podcast aims to defend Catholic Christian ideas in conversation. With the help of various guests, I defend three pillars of the Catholic Christian worldview: (1) the God of classical theism exists, (2) Jesus is our Messiah and Lord, and (3) He founded the Catholic Church. We place a strong emphasis on the first pillar, defending classical theism, drawing upon the work of Thomistic philosopher Dr. Edward Feser and many others. John DeRosa www.classicaltheism.com/support Support the show: Check out my book One Less God Than You: How to Answer the Slogans, Cliches, and Fallacies that Atheists Use to Challenge Your Faith >> www.classicaltheism.com/newbook Support on Patreon to help keep the podcast going and to allow me to produce even more quality content: www.classicaltheism.com/support
Ep. #299 - Did Jesus Really Fulfill the Messianic Prophecies? w/ Gomer
2026/04/27
Did Jesus really fulfill the Messianic Prophecies? How many of those prophecies could you cite? Is Christian exegesis of these passages actually sound? Michael "Gomer" Gormley joins us to defend the claim that Jesus is the Messiah and shows how to understand this in light of salvation history.  - - - - - - - - - -  The Classical Theism Podcast aims to defend Catholic Christian ideas in conversation. With the help of various guests, I defend three pillars of the Catholic Christian worldview: (1) the God of classical theism exists, (2) Jesus is our Messiah and Lord, and (3) He founded the Catholic Church. We place a strong emphasis on the first pillar, defending classical theism, drawing upon the work of Thomistic philosopher Dr. Edward Feser and many others. John DeRosa www.classicaltheism.com/support Support the show: Check out my book One Less God Than You: How to Answer the Slogans, Cliches, and Fallacies that Atheists Use to Challenge Your Faith >> www.classicaltheism.com/newbook Support on Patreon to help keep the podcast going and to allow me to produce even more quality content: www.classicaltheism.com/support
Ep. #298 - The Word of God Inspired for Our Salvation w/ Dr. Jeff Morrow
2026/04/08
Dr. Jeff Morrow has penned an excellent new introduction to Sacred Scripture from a Catholic perspective. What does the Church teach about inspiration? Inerrancy? Reliability? Interpretation? Dr. Morrow gives a short primer on these topics.  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  The Classical Theism Podcast aims to defend Catholic Christian ideas in conversation. With the help of various guests, I defend three pillars of the Catholic Christian worldview: (1) the God of classical theism exists, (2) Jesus is our Messiah and Lord, and (3) He founded the Catholic Church. We place a strong emphasis on the first pillar, defending classical theism, drawing upon the work of Thomistic philosopher Dr. Edward Feser and many others. John DeRosa www.classicaltheism.com/support Support the show: Check out my book One Less God Than You: How to Answer the Slogans, Cliches, and Fallacies that Atheists Use to Challenge Your Faith >> www.classicaltheism.com/newbook Support on Patreon to help keep the podcast going and to allow me to produce even more quality content: www.classicaltheism.com/support

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4.8 out of 5
158 reviews
★★★★☆
Lithourgos 2025/11/21
Great when on topic of classical theism, less so when not
I really value the quality of rigorous academic scholarship the podcast showcases when talking about philosophy and classical theism. However, the qua...
★★★★★
Dr. PLP!@ 2024/10/02
Great Podcast
I really like the host. He seems very charitable and asks better questions than I anticipate he will ask. This podcast also avoids cultural wars, Pr...
★★★★★
dimityanne 2024/01/22
Excellent theology primer
John DeRosa brings the finest theologians and philosophers to his podcast. If you want the education you missed in college just take a listen. Fr Wh...
★★★★★
Mark Birm 2023/10/03
Great interlocutor
John is fanatic. Really sets up his guests to shine. Does his homework & is humble about his very sharp mind. Great guests.
★★★★★
callbr549 2022/12/23
The best apologetics and philosophy podcast
This is the best apologetics and philosophy podcast I have found. I find 80% of the show’s excellent and often listen to them twice but he does occasi...
★★★★★
Joshua Brotherton 2021/09/03
Great for scholars and students alike
While some of the episodes are geared more towards beginners, others are quite scholarly. Both are important. I am a philosophical theologian and find...
★★★★★
peachtea123 2021/03/03
The Real deal
This is serious stuff, keep it up!
★★★★★
Derick Harman 2020/07/29
awesome
Im a protestant for the time being. Thanks for bringing such good info. I want to beleve but im so scared to swim the tiber it goes against everything...
★★★★★
TinyReader 2020/02/17
So helpful
Challenges me to grow in my Catholic faith in a nicely structured way.
★★★★★
Peacerenity1990 2019/10/20
Best Catholic Apologetics Podcast
For a long time, I’ve been a fan of Dr. Edward Feser, Dr. Michael Licona, Dr. William Lane Craig, etc. and have been looking for a good podcast on the...
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