In this episode, Matt sits down with Shayne Smith—professional stand-up comic, newly confirmed Catholic, and (apparently) political extremist—to talk about how being Catholic is punk rock in today's crazy world. The conversation also touches on prayer, the Latin Mass, online death threats, tattoos, getting banned from Australia, and much more!

Daniel Suazo @thejewishcatholic, joins Pints With Aquinas host, Matt Fradd, to share his extraordinary journey from Judaism to the Catholic Church. Daniel, who lives in Tokyo, Japan, discusses his Jewish heritage, his deep dive into Judaism, and the theological discoveries that ultimately led him to Christ.
This episode explores the connections between ancient Judaism and Catholicism, common misconceptions about the Talmud, Christian Zionism and dispensationalism, and how Catholics can better evangelize their Jewish friends.

Ep. 562

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YouTube: Youtube.com/@TheJewishCatholic

Instagram: Instagram.com/thejewishcatholic/

📖 Books mentioned:

    •  Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist by Brant Pitre: https://a.co/d/fDh8EVY

    •  Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary by Brant Pitre: https://a.co/d/4ofPIBs

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From Judaism to Christ: A Convert’s Quest for the True Israel (Daniel Suazo) | Ep. 562

Dr. Brant Pitre joins Host of Pints With Aquinas, Matt Fradd to present compelling historical evidence for the reliability of the New Testament, Jesus' claims to divinity, and the resurrection. Drawing from ancient manuscripts, Jewish prophecy, and Old Testament fulfillment, Dr. Pitre makes a powerful case for Christianity for believers and skeptics alike.

📚 Get Dr. Pitre's Books:

      •  The Case for Jesus - https://a.co/d/coHBKmd

      •  Jesus and Divine Christology - https://a.co/d/0Vx7mjw

      •  Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist - https://a.co/d/fDh8EVY

      •  Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary - https://a.co/d/4ofPIBs

🔗 LEARN MORE: https://www.brantpitre.com, https://www.CatholicProductions.com

Yes, Jesus Is God and You Should Be Catholic (Dr. Brant Pitre) | Ep. 561

In this interview, Matt sits down with William Albrecht for a discussion about the Blessed Virgin Mary, the biblical foundations for our beliefs about Mary, what Protestant Reformers (particularly Luther) believed about Mary, what Catholics get wrong about Mary, plus Eastern Orthodoxy, the papacy, and more! Enjoy!

Biblical Foundations for Catholic Beliefs About the Blessed Virgin Mary (William Albrecht) | Ep. 560

In today's interview, Matt sits down with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR for his third appearance on Pints with Aquinas.

The conversation focuses on prayer (particularly the Rosary), finding refuge in Jesus in the midst of a chaotic world, the division we experience today on social media, God's mercy, what religious life and the priesthood are like, plus answers to questions from Locals supporters.

Seeking Safety in Jesus in a Chaotic World (Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR) | Ep. 559

To most, the Incarnation is so familiar that we have lost touch with what a scandal the manger would have been in its time.

In this Advent and Christmas episode, Matt Fradd welcomes Biblical scholar, Dr. Scott Hahn, to examine prophetic texts of the Old Testament that lay the ground for the arrival of the Christ child, covenants that prepared the way, and the earth shattering reality of God becoming an embryo.

Together they uncover the layers and depth of the Christmas scriptures and God's plan for you, while exploring typology, the significance of Mary's role in salvation history, and the meaning of the manger.

Ep. 558

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Christmas with Dr. Scott Hahn | Tracing the Fulfillment of Prophecies

In this episode, Matt sits down with Dr. Michael Barber—professor of Sacred Scripture and Theology at the Augustine Institute. (Fun fact: Dr. Barber was Matt's first college professor!)

Matt and Dr. Barber focus their conversation on the Gospels, particularly the historical accuracy of the Gospels, how much of the Gospel is fact vs. myth, evidence for the proof of Jesus' existence, the problems with Jesus Mythicism, what Historical Jesus Scholarship is and why it differs from belief, and much more.

The New Testament, the Historical Jesus, and His Divine Claims (Dr. Michael Barber) | Ep. 557

In this interview, Matt sits down with filmmaker and porn-blocker developer Nick Stumphauzer for a conversation about quitting porn addiction. The conversation focuses the defeat of porn via Nick's new software, and how to navigate modernity and technology as modern Catholics.

The End of Porn? (Nick Stumphauzer) | Ep. 556

In this interview, Matt sits down with the one and only John Henry Spann for another conversation that is bound to generate some amazing comments from viewers.

The discussion touches on hunting (obviously), why men need to do dangerous things, what masculinity really is, the trouble with most spiritual retreats, living off-grid, having a hobby you can do with your kids, eating pythons (yes!!), and much more. Plus, John Henry answers questions from Locals supporters.

Why Doing Dangerous Things Is Good for the Soul (John Henry Spann) | Ep. 555

In this interview, Matt sits down with Sr. Miriam Heidland, SOLT to talk about God's love, what true healing looks like, the lasting effects of our sinfulness, and much more—PLUS, Sister answers questions from Locals supporters.

Living in God's Love in the Midst of a Broken World (Sr. Miriam J. Heidland, SOLT) | Ep. 554

In this episode, Matt sits down with Joe Heschmeyer—author, debater, and Catholic Answers apologist—to talk about (and question) what we believe to be true, what's real and what's not, conspiracy theories, morality, and much more.

The Truth, Reality, and Conspiracy Theories (Joe Heschmeyer) | Ep. 553

In this interview, Matt is joined again by Dr. Peter Kwasniewski—scholar, author, composer, and book publisher. In this conversation, they discuss the purpose of technology, what makes music beautiful, making time for prayer, the history of liturgical vestments, and good literature, among other topics.

On Music, Art, and the Recovery of the Sacred (Dr. Peter Kwasniewski) | Ep. 552

In this episode, Matt sits down with Adrian Lawson (@sipswithserra on YouTube) to talk about his wild childhood, what it was like growing up in a broken home, living in the foster care system, dealing with parents who were drug addicts, to becoming Catholic and defending that decision against his Protestant family.

Growing Up with Drug-Addicted Parents to Becoming Catholic (Adrian Lawson) | Ep. 551

In this interview, Matt sits down with David Wood, an evangelical apologist who focuses his efforts on exposing the truth about Islam. The conversation touches on David's start as an apologist, his friendship with Nabeel Qureshi (who authored the book "Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus), what it was like in the early days on YouTube, receiving death threats from Muslims, why Muslims are leaving Islam and becoming Christian, David's journey from atheism to Christianity, and much more.

Why Muslims Are Leaving Islam for Christianity (David Wood) | Ep. 550

In this interview, Matt sits down with the one and only Fr. Mike Schmitz. The conversation focuses on accepting who God made you to be — as it relates to getting older, detachment (even from good things), anxiety, fatherhood, the spiritual life and more.

Also discussed is fitness, the rising interest in Catholicism among young people today, Gen Z vs. Millennials, why Fr. Mike loves being a priest, the impact of Bible in a Year, God's love, grief, Fr. Mike's podcast, and the beauty or religious orders.

Accepting Who God Made You to Be (Fr. Mike Schmitz) | Ep. 549

In this episode, Matt sits down with his spiritual father, Fr. Boniface Hicks, to unpack Aquinas' five remedies to sorrow. There's so much sadness in the world today, may this episode be a healing balm if you're wading through the thick of it right now.

5 Remedies for Sorrow (Fr. Boniface Hicks) | Ep. 548

In this episode, Matt interviews comedian and podcaster John Crist. The conversation focuses on comedy, what it was like getting on Jimmy Fallon, going to rehab, shame, speaking out in public when you see injustice, and what it means to be a man.

Comedy, Rehab, and Going on The Tonight Show (John Crist) | Ep. 547

In this episode, Matt interviews Raymond Arroyo—host of EWTN's "The World Over," New York Times Best Selling author, award-winning producer, chart topping vocalist and broadcaster, and podcast host. The conversation touches on the papacy (specifically the differences between JPII, Benedict XVI and Francis), Vatican II, what Mother Angelica was like in-person (and he does the BEST imitation of the Reverend Mother's voice), Pope Leo's stance on the TLM, and much more.

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Catholicism, Tattoos, & Getting Banned From Australia (Shayne Smith) | Ep. 545

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