The Thomistic Institute

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How to Be a Good Friend: Combatting Envy and Fostering Love - Prof. Scott Cleveland

Prof. Scott Cleveland explores the Aristotelian and Thomistic vision of friendship, arguing that true flourishing requires overcoming the vices of envy and apathy through

Oct 23
49 min

Why Do We Need Justification?: On Original Sin - Prof. Erik Dempsey

Prof. Erik Dempsey explores Original Sin as a fundamental, lived reality inherently inclining the human person toward wrongdoing, but recognizing our brokenness is essent

Oct 22
42 min

Identifying the Question? - Prof. Adam Eitel

Prof. Adam Eitel argues that modern identity theories ultimately fail because they lack a stable metaphysical grounding, and he proposes an alternative view rooted in Sai

Oct 21
44 min

The Natural Principles of Identity in Christ - Fr. Irenaeus Dunlevy, O.P.

Fr. Irenaeus Dunlevy examines the contemporary crisis of identity by contrasting modern fluid subjectivism with the Thomistic realist perspective of the human person, arg

Oct 20
53 min

Identity in Christ - Prof. Adam Eitel

Prof. Adam Eitel contrasts the modern, self-constituted notions of identity with the Thomistic understanding of man as a creature capable of seeing God., whereby our huma

Oct 19
37 min

Christ's Undergoing of Suffering for Our Sake - Prof. Paul Gondreau

Prof. Paul Gondreau explores the theological necessity of Christ's full humanity, arguing that by assuming a human nature complete with emotions and the capacity for suff

Oct 16
39 min

Faith and Medicine: if God Is Present at the Bedside, Why is There a Conspiracy of Silence? - Prof. Tim Flanigan

Prof. Tim Flanigan, in the face of a "conspiracy of silence" in clinical settings that discourages the expression of faith, urges medical professionals to embrace the dis

Oct 15
49 min

The Use of Tools in a Technocratic Age: the Death of Wisdom? - Sr. Anna Wray, O.P.

Sr. Anna Wray, O.P. explores whether our reliance on efficiency-driven technology is hastening the death of wisdom by taking the place of human deliberation and agency.

Oct 14
1 h 10 min

The Priesthood of Christ and Our Baptismal Priesthood - Prof. Bruce Marshall

Prof. Bruce Marshall explains that through the indelible mark of baptismal character, the faithful are uniquely deputized to participate in Christ's once-for-all sacrific

Oct 13
39 min

Can I Ever Tell A Lie? - Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. examines the Catholic teaching on truthfulness as an exercise of justice, defining lying as a sin that perverts the faculty of speech and undermine

Oct 12
35 min

Truth, Goodness, and Beauty as Responses to Human Desire - Sr. Mary Angelica Neenan, O.P.

Sr. Mary Angelica Neenan, O.P. explores how the human soul’s powers of intellect and will are designed to find their ultimate fulfillment in the transcendentals of truth,

Oct 9
1 h 05 min

The Fittingness of the Incarnation - Mr. Chris Wolter

Mr. Chris Wolter examines the fittingness of the Incarnation within the structural framework of Aquinas' Summa Theologiae, with the Incarnation serving as the restorative

Oct 8
59 min

Drawing Knowledge from Scientific Instruments - Dr. Marvin Bolt

Dr. Marvin Bolt explores the history and epistemology of scientific instruments, arguing that they are not merely passive tools but active embodiments of knowledge that r

Oct 7
50 min

Why You Need St. Thomas Aquinas in your Life - Fr. Chris Gault, O.P.

Fr. Chris Gault, O.P. explores why St. Thomas Aquinas remains a vital guide for contemporary students, emphasizing that his systematic approach to theology fosters both i

Oct 6
55 min

The Atomic Force Microscope:Truth, Guesses, Puzzles, and Personal Experiences - Prof. Santiago Solares

Prof. Santiago Solares explores the technical challenges and philosophical implications of Atomic Force Microscopy, arguing that rigorous scientific practice requires bot

Oct 5
41 min

Natural and Artificial Instruments for Investigating the Cosmos - Prof. John Brungardt

Prof. John Brungardt explores the Aristotelian-Thomistic necessity of scientific instruments as essential tools for the human mind to investigate the cosmos and overcome

Oct 2
47 min

Telescopes and Our Understanding of the Cosmos - Prof. Karin Oberg

Prof. Karin Öberg examines how the vocation of the scientist aligns with the Thomistic view that studying the material order is a necessary component of faith, arguing th

Oct 1
48 min

The Seven Deadly Sins - Prof. David Elliot

Prof. David Elliot draws on Aquinas, Gregory the Great, and the desert monastic tradition to present the seven capital vices — pride (their queen and root), vainglory, en

Sep 30
1 h 01 min

St .Thomas Aquinas’ Spiritual Exegesis of the Mass - Fr. John Saward

Fr. John Saward presents Aquinas's Summa III, q.83 as a "spiritual exegesis" of the Mass, showing how the Angelic Doctor reads the rites, words, and ceremonies of the Mas

Sep 29
43 min

The Seven Gifts in Christ and the Saints - Fr. John Mark Solitario

This lecture was given on April 25th, 2026, at Dominican House of Studies. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events A

Sep 28
52 min

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I have listened to many episodes multiple times, especially those by Professor Snell. So many salient and topical presentations and all worthy of one’s time, even an episode with a topic that didn’t directly speak to me I found to be very gratifying. I might suggest seeking the talents of Fr Hugh Barbour, a brilliant mind and wonderful speaker . Thank you to all those souls whose efforts make this podcast a reality. I also agree with the review concerning the sound quality - this could really be improved .

Happy in bed · Jul 2025

I should start by saying that I’m a fan! Thank you for your commitment to sharing knowledge and fostering deeper understanding. The content, your energy and passion is truly appreciated not only for their intellectual depth but for the positive transformation they bring to those like myself who engage with them. I’m a little obsessed.. not sure that’s a good thing..? Any way, Mahalo nui loa for all that you do. Wishing you continued success, sending much Aloha and looking forward to future content that continues to enlighten and inspire.

Pamelita_s · Nov 2024

The content of this podcast feeds intellectual and spiritual hunger. When we know God and his creation rightly, as this podcast teaches, we are able to love him and our neighbors rightly. Sound intellectual formation means sound spiritual formation. The best place to learn about Thomism.

Friend of St Paul · Aug 2024

This is one of the best podcasts I ever heard. The detail in the presentations, the sound arguments, and the solid conclusions are a constant. St. Thomas Aquinas must be proud of you guys!

happyinpeopleswork · Jan 2024

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