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105. Ancient Landmarks: An Evangelical Guide to Church History

How should evangelicals understand and engage the rich theological heritage of the early and medieval church? In this episode, we discuss Leonardo De Chirico’s new book,

104. The Allure of the Roman Catholic Charismatic Movement

In this episode we discuss Leonardo's most recent Vatican File in which he provides insight into the Roman Catholic charismatic movement. Interacting with Filippo D’

103. Excommunicated!

In this episode we discuss Leonardo’s latest Vatican File which addresses the July 2nd excommunication of members of the Society of St. Pius X. The excommunication puts o

102. Karl Rahner and Anonymous Christians with Camden Bucey

In this episode we are joined by the Executive Director of Reformed Forum Camden Bucey. Camden is also the host of the podcast Christ the Center. He is an expert on the 2

101. On the Bondage of the Will: The Heart of Reformation Theology

In this episode we are joined by Reformanda Initiative Fellow Robbie Bellis to discuss his contribution to the 2026 Rome Scholars and Leaders Network (RSLN). HIs paper ti

100. Magnifica Humanitas

In this episode, we discuss Pope Leo XIV’s first papal encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," which deals with the issue of artificial intelligence. The focus of our discussi

99. The Sensus Fidei - The Roman Catholic Attempt at the Priesthood of All Believers?

In this episode we discuss the Roman Catholic teaching of the Sensus Fidei (sense of faith). Post Vatican II, how does the Catholic Church reach consensus on doctrinal ma

98. Talking Theological Retrieval with Dr. Shawn Wright

What is theological retrieval, and how should evangelicals approach it wisely? In this episode, Dr. Shawn Wright (The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Clifton Bapt

97. What about Relics in Roman Catholicism?

In this episode we discuss the interesting topic of relics and what role they play in Roman Catholicism. What is the theology behind them and how did they develop histori

96. Watch out 2033! The Coming Omega Point.

In this episode, Leo, Clay, and Reid discuss Leonardo’s most recent Vatican File, which looks ahead to 2033 and an important initiative of the ecumenical movement. They a

95. Blurred Concepts of Grace

In this episode we discuss Leonardo’s upcoming Vatican File that reviews a book which was recently translated into Italian. The book was written by the Cardinal Prefect o

94. Mater Popoli Fidelis, i.e. The Note

In this episode we discuss the recent Vatican document published by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith regarding Mary (Mater Popoli Fidelis) and her title of "Co

93. Dilexi Te - Pope Leo’s first Magisterial Document

In this episode, we discuss Pope Leo XIV’s first Magisterial document, an Apostolic Exhortation titled "Dilexi te," which focuses on the Roman Catholic Church’s mandate t

92. Tell Your Catholic Friends

In this episode, we sit down with Leonardo to talk about his newest book, Tell Your Catholic Friends: How to Have Gospel Conversations With Love (B&H Books, 2025). Togeth

91. The Jubilee of Youth

In this episode, we discuss the Jubilee of Youth, a Roman Catholic event held in Rome, Italy, from July 29 to August 3, 2025, which attracted nearly 1 million youth from

90. We believe in One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church

In this episode, we are joined by Reformanda Initiative Fellow Mark Gilbert (Certainty 4 Eternity) about the new book he co-edited with Leonardo, The Nicene Creed: The Na

89. Concerns with the Roman Catholic Trinitarian Framework

In this episode we (Leonardo and Reid) discuss problematic aspects of the Roman Catholic understanding of the Trinitarian framework, using Leonardo’s chapter in the newly

88. Does Rome Teach a False Gospel?

In this episode, we are joined by Reformanda Initiative fellow Robbie Bellis, who walks us through this delicate and essential question using Galatians 1 as a case study.

87. Checking In on Pope Leo XIV

In this episode Leonardo De Chirico and Reid Karr discuss the first few weeks of Pope Leo XIV’s papacy. What is defining his papacy and where does he seem to be going the

86. Pope Leo XIV: Habemus Papam... or Habemus Problem?

White smoke has risen, a new pope has taken the balcony, and the world is watching. But what should evangelical Christians make of it all? In this episode, we unpack what