Pints With Aquinas

Breanne grew up in the Diocese of Austin, Texas and was heavily involved in various outreach ministries until she graduated and left the country to serve as a full-time foreign missionary. After traveling to 13 countries she returned home and began to serve in ministry Stateside - giving talks at youth retreats and events all over the U.S. She spent some time in the convent discerning her vocation, and also as the Campus Minister at Texas State University. She recently got married and now has two children. She has been sober for 8 years and has helped many other addicts pursue recovery along the way. In her free time, which doesn’t exist anymore since she is a mother, she likes to ride motorcycles, shoot guns, and go to Adoration. Support the Show: https://mattfradd.locals.com Show Sponsors: Hallow: https://hallow.com/mattfradd Strive21: https://strive21.com/matt  

Mother talks about her favorite novel, and how good character development helped her to understand wounds of the heart. She also talks about her own recent experiences with allowing pain to affect her relationships

Many new converts often wonder if they must accept Marian apparitions or what they must believe about them. Some Protestants worry that Catholics can be worshiping Mary with all the apparitions and devotions. Fr. Pine answers the titular question and many more.

John Daniel Davidson is a senior editor at The Federalist. Over a twenty-year career in journalism, he has written widely for national publications including the Wall Street Journal, National Review, the Guardian, the New York Post, the Claremont Review of Books, and First Things. He has also been a regular guest on many podcasts and radio and television shows, including Tucker Carlson Tonight, Glenn Beck, The Ingraham Angle, Fox and Friends, NPR, the BBC, and the Megyn Kelly Show. A Texan for many years, he now lives with his family in Alaska. Support The Show: https://mattfradd.locals.com Show Sponsors: https://hallow.com/mattfradd https://strive21.com/matt  

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is a renowned psychologist, author, and online educator. His bestselling books, including “12 Rules for Life” and “Beyond Order,” have sold millions of copies worldwide. Dr. Peterson’s lectures and podcasts consistently attract large audiences, providing valuable insights into topics such as mythology, psychology, and personal development.

 @TheCounselofTrent  and  @JustPearlyThings  join the show for our first ever in studio debate! The debate focuses on if Marriage harms the lives of men financially, psychologically, and sexually. Support the Show (and see our Interview with Jordan Peterson): https://mattfradd.locals.com  Show Sponsors: https://strive21.com/matt https://hallow.com/mattfradd

In this Episode Father talks about whether Christians can have fun. If human life is serious, and we have a serious task is fun nonsensical indulgence?

Mother Natalia talks about today's Gospel the story of the Man Born Blind. She talks about the uninvited healing, and his obedience to the commands of Christ.

Reform was founded and started by Jackie. After years of tireless striving, stress, and compromised health as a result of her lifestyle, Jackie found her identity, healing, and wholeness in God. She found a more simple way; a way centered in faith, wellness, and freedom. Now, she is devoted to helping others find the same. Combining her passions of wellness, faith, and education, Jackie works with clients locally and around the world. Along the way, she discovered that one of her greatest passions was helping others build stronger connections to themselves, their health, and their faith through wellness at every level: physical, emotional and spiritual.   Show Sponsors: https://strive21.com/matt https://hallow.com/mattfradd https://www.reformwellness.co/  

Father Pine, looks at the thought of great minds on curiosity. He asks if it is a vice and how we ought to treat it as christians.

Dr. Alex Plato is an associate Professor of philosophy at Franciscan university. He has done extensive study of Elizabeth Anscombe, Post-Liberalism, and Epistomology. He and Matt speak on Capitalism, Distributism, and Evidentialism. Support and Follow Alex's Work:   @Platos_Academy   https://platosacademy.locals.com/ Support us on Locals: https://mattfradd.locals.com/support Show Sponsored By: https://hallow.com/mattfradd  https://strive21.com/matt

Father Pine, seeing the rise in fasting in secular culture, takes another look at Catholic Fasting.

Mother Natalia brings us into some recent events in her life that have deepened her meditations on Compassion, Gentleness and Healing. She then shares these lessons with us.

Peter Kreeft, Ph.D., is a professor of philosophy at Boston College. He has written over 100 Books. He is a convert to Catholicism from Calvinism. He is an extremely sought after speaker. He joins Matt to talk about a wide range of topics. Support the Show:  https://mattfradd.locals.com Show Sponsors: https://hallow.com/mattfradd https://strive21.com/matt https://peterkreeft.com An Ocean Full of Angels: https://www.amazon.com/Ocean-Full-Angels-Autobiograph-Adam/dp/1587315904  

Mother Natalia taks about Beauty and What Pope Benedict had to say about it.

Father Pine give advice for healing and freeing yourself from habitual sexual sins.

Gabriel is a Catholic Lay Evangelist and videographer. In addition to giving talks, he is popularly known for his youtube channel  @gabiafterhours . His talks, documentaries, and videos have more than 28,000,000 views. Gabriel’s favorite topics are the Eucharist, the Virgin Mary, the Rosary, and the Lives of the Saints. Support the Show: https://mattfradd.locals.com  Show Sponsors: https://hallow.com/mattfradd https://strive21.com/matt Petersons Interview: https://youtu.be/e4uWemSfpwk?si=zZcvvC4jHtiFkPXb John Bosco Short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk11hy6hgsM  

Father Gregory Pine talks about patience in suffering. How do we cultivate patience? How is it related to courage and fortitude?

Joe Heschmeyer, Catholic Answers Apologists, joins the show. Matt Fradd and Joe talk about culture, commentary, "experts" and wisdom of the crowd, and much more! Support the Show: https://mattfradd.locals.com Show Sponsors: https://strive21.com/matt https://hallow.com/mattfradd Joe's Links:  @shamelesspopery  https://www.catholic.com/profile/joe-heschmeyer https://shop.catholic.com/apologists-alley/joe-heschmeyer-resources/  

Mother gives us three lessons that she has taken from stories in Abraham's life. These are insights we can all apply to our lives.