Philosophy for the People

Can God Be the Ultimate Explanation? Dissertation Defense, Part II

Dr. W. Matthews Grant—one of my greatest philosophical inspirations—served as an external examiner for my dissertation defense. Apparently, he didn't beat me up enough th

My Dissertation on God: Divine Simplicity, Arguments for God, and More

Pat is interviewed by Jake Buscher about his disseration (and other things). 

Is Hell Just? w/ Ethan Muse

Pat and Ethan discuss Hell. 

Why Thomism Still Matters w/ Dr. Gaven Kerr

Dr. Gaven Kerr returns to the podcast to discuss his recent editted volume Thomism Revisited: https://amzn.to/4m3Z4Jx  For more philosophy content, head to Pat's Substa

Aquinas's Five Ways Are Stronger Than You Think (w/ Dr. Rob Koons)

Dr. Robert Koons has two forthcoming books on Aquinas's Five Ways—one popular, one academic—so we spend this episode walking through how he understands and defends each o

Can Evolution Fit With Christianity? Dr. Tim Pawl Says Yes.

Pat talks with philosopher Dr. Tim Pawl, author of Jesus and the Genome, about the theological and philosophical challenges raised by evolutionary biology and how Christi

Did the Church Change Her Mind on the Death Penalty? (Catholics Debate the Death Penalty)

Pat is joined by Suan Sonna and Daniel Vecchio to discuss recent controversies related to capital punishment and magisterial teaching. Pat's Substack article: https://j

Does God Exist? Contingency, Beauty, and Evil | Dr. Mark Spencer

Dr. Mark Spencer returns to the podcast to discuss natural theology.  Head to Pat's Substack for more: https://journalofabsolutetruth.substack.com/ 

Bible Basics w/ John Derosa

John DeRosa is launching an online Bible Workshop--and you should join! Here's the link: https://classical-theism-podcast.aweb.page/p/3e983115-1a58-48ed-a9cc-e5b9ef419c28

John Henry Newman on Common Sense, Faith, and Epistemology | w/ Dr. Logan Paul Gage

Dr. Logan Paul Gage joins Pat for a conversation on the thought of John Henry Newman—soon to be declared a Doctor of the Church—with a special focus on his commonsense ep

Philosophy and the Interpretation of Scripture w/ Dr. Gaven Kerr

Dr. Gaven Kerr returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss another recent article of his: Primary Causality, Providence, and Scripture. https://www.cambridge.org/core

The Nature and Conditions of Knowledge w/ Dr. Gaven Kerr

Dr. Gaven Kerr returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss Thomistic epistemology and cognitional theory. We discuss the metaphysics of knowledge, proper functionalis

Establishing the Real Distinction w/ Dr. Gaven Kerr

Gaven Kerr returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss some of the recent work he's been doing with respect to the Thomistic understanding of existence. For most phil

Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God? w/ Tomas Bogardus

Pat is joined by Dr. Tomas Bogardus to discuss the question of whether Muslims and Christians worship the same God. We chat philosophy of language, including different th

Analyzing (Some of) Jordan Peterson's Claims

In this episode, Pat and Mike respond to Jordan Peterson's recent appearance on Surrounded. For more undoubtedly awesome philosophy content, head to Pat's Sbstack at ht

Flynn & DeRosa Respond to Dr. Brett Weinstein on Creation & Evolution

This episode is a replay from John DeRosa's Classical Theism Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/classical-theism-podcast/id1432200694 

1 philosopher everyone should read

Pat and Mike discuss one particular philosopher everyone should read (that isn't Plato, lol). For more philosophy content see Pat's substack at https://journalofabsolut

talking arguments for God (w/ Mike Schramm)

Pat  introduces Mike Schramm, new associate  editor for The Journal of Absolute Truth. They then  discuss the state of some argumetns for God. https://journalofabsolute

The Philosophy of Freud (Part 1)

Pat and Jim begin a new series on Freud. Live QnA at the end! More philosophy content on Pat's Substack: https://journalofabsolutetruth.substack.com/ 

Our Favorite Philosophy Books of 2024 (Plus Live QnA)

Pat and Jim do a year in review, including discussing some of their favorite books. Also, live QnA at the end. Head to Pat's Substack for more philosophy content: https