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Classical Theism Podcast

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★★★★★
4.8
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154 reviews
This podcast has
250 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
John DeRosa
Explicit
No
Date created
2018/08/20
Latest episode
2026/01/30
Average duration
62 min.
Release period
16 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|Dr. Boyce on "Was the Early Church Gullible?" + New Book by Devin Schadt
2026/01/30
Dr. Boyce answers whether the early Church was just gullible in accepting Pauline authorship of all the letters that bear his name.  Devin Schadt joins us to discuss his new book The Rule: Counsels and Directives for Husbands and Fathers.  Support the podcast --> https://www.classicaltheism.com/support  
Pauline Authorship of the Pastoral Epistles w/ Dr. Stephen Boyce
2026/01/28
What are the pastoral epistles? Why do modern scholars think that St. Paul did not write them? What arguments favor traditional authorship? Dr. Stephen Boyce joins us to discuss these issues. ---------- 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 Book of Sirach w/ Dr. Andre Villeneuve
2026/01/26
What genre is the book of Sirach? Who wrote it? What are some of the issues concerning its inspiration? Why should Catholics still read it today? Dr. Andre Villeneuve joins us to discuss his latest commentary on this book of Scripture.  ----- 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
Catholic Teaching & Evolution (1831 - 1950) w/ Dr. Ken Kemp
2025/12/02
Why does the Church weigh in on questions related to science? What did the Catholic Church teach about evolution from 1831 - 1950? What is the correct way of thinking about the Church's stance toward theories of evolution? Dr. Kenneth Kemp joins us to discuss these topics and his new book. ---------- 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
Thinking Critically about IVF w/ Stephanie Gray Connors
2025/11/30
Stephanie Gray Connors discusses the Catholic case against the practice of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in great detail. She engages with many common objections, including:  Embryos are not plausibly persons so IVF is fine. Isn't the Church pro-life so shouldn't they want more babies? If a building was on fire, would you save a 2-month old child or a shopping cart full of embryos? ---------------- 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 Old Testament as Christian Scripture w/ Curtis Mitch
2025/10/06
How should Catholics view the Old Testament? What does it mean to say it is Christian Scripture? Why do Catholics have a 46-book OT canon as opposed to 39 books?  Curtis Mitch joins us to discuss his work on the now complete Ignatius Catholic Study Bible Old and New Testament as well as to highlight some big picture OT elements. Like what you're hearing?  Support the show: https://www.classicaltheism.com/support w
Is Belief Believable? w/ Dr. Christopher Kaczor
2025/09/16
What are some common intellectual obstacles to faith and belief? How can we still make a case for an uncaused cause of all things? Why think that cause is intelligent? How should we think about the Bible?  Dr. Christopher Kaczor joins us to discuss these questions and his new book. I also ask Dr. Kaczor a bonus question about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Support the show: https://www.classicaltheism.com/support
An Introduction to St. Augustine's Confessions w/ Dr. Shane Owens
2025/08/27
What are the main emphases of Augustinians? How should we understand St. Augustine's confessions? What is the heart according to St. Augustine? Why does he view memory as so important? How does he analyze sin?  Dr. Shane Owens joins the podcast to discuss these topics. Like what you're hearing?  Support the show here: https://www.classicaltheism.com/support
IVF is Not the Way w/ Stacy Trasancos
2025/08/25
What is IVF? Why does the Catholic Church oppose it if she is pro-life? How should Catholics dialogue about this issue? Dr. Stacy Trasancos joins us to discuss her recent book IVF is Not the Way. Do you like what you're hearing? Support the podcast: https://www.classicaltheism.com/support
How to Study the Gospels (part 3) w/ Sal Ciresi
2025/08/18
How can we study the Gospels well? What did Jesus himself teach about the words of Sacred Scripture? What tools and resources do we need for the task? Sal Ciresi joins us for part 3 of his mini-series on how to study the Gospels. Like what you're hearing? Support the podcast: https://www.classicaltheism.com/support
BONUS|Moral Money & the Case for Bitcoin w/ Eric Sammons
2025/07/31
What is money? What makes a money useful and moral? What is wrong with our current monetary system? Is Bitcoin the most moral money that has ever existed? Eric Sammons joins the show to tackle 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
Ep. #284 - Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? w/ Dr. Tomaszewski
2025/07/22
Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? Dr. Christopher Tomaszewski rejoins the podcast to break down this issue. He also responds to the core argument in a recent paper from Eastern Orthodox scholar Dr. Joshua Sijuwade. - - - - -  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
Exposition & Critique of Balthasar w/ Dr. Brotherton
2025/07/11
How does Balthasar argue for hopeful universalism? How does he handle the biblical data? What critiques might be offered from a Thomistic perspective?Does Jacques Maritain provide a better solution to some of Balthasar's worries? Dr. Joshua Brotherton joins us to discuss 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
BONUS|The Vatican Document on AI w/ Mike Schramm
2025/06/27
What is the new vatican document on AI? How does it distinguish artificial intelligence from human intelligence? How good are the AI's getting? How should teachers think about AI in the classroom?  Mike Schramm, a Catholic high school teacher and father of 7, joins the show to discuss 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
The Beatific Vision w/ Dr. Samuel G. Parkison
2025/06/26
Dr. Samuel G. Parkison joins the show to discuss his recent book Gaze Upon God which provides exposition and defense of the beatific vision. He defines the doctrine and walks us through several important Scriptures to expound it. I also ask Dr. Parkison how the blessed can be truly happy in Heaven if loved ones end up in Hell. _____________ 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
154 reviews
★★★★★
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...
★★★★☆
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...
★★★★★
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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