Sed Contra: A Podcast of Catholic Theology

The Sacra Doctrina Project

St. Thomas Aquinas

Theology

The Sacra Doctrina Project

Beauty

God

Conclave

Usury

Academy Awards

Christology

Columba Marmion

Epistemology

Bible

St. Maximus the Confessor

Christian Theology

Heaven

Catholic Doctrine

Beatific Vision

Amelia Perez

Dune Part 2

Soteriology

A podcast featuring some of the founding members of The Sacra Doctrina Project discussing theological questions with other academic theologians and philosophers. The podcast takes place in a quaestiones disputatae style, encouraging lively and charitable debate. Listen to the most recent episode below.

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	72	Founded	7 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Religion & SpiritualitySociety & CultureChristianityPhilosophy

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The Dies Irae and Christian Hope

In the liturgical reforms following Vatican II, the decision was made to remove the beloved Dies Irae from the requiem Mass. Fr. Ambrose Dobrozsi and Dr. Joey Belleza discuss the rationale behind this decision and evaluate it in light of the text of ... more

3 Nov 2025 • 1 hr 8 min

Thinking About the Virtue of Faith with St Thomas Part II

The first of a two part series on faith, this episode dives into the question: what is faith, in conversation with St. Thomas Aquinas?

Part I: sed-contra-a-podcast-of-catholic-theology.simplecast.com/episodes/thinking-about-the-virtue-of-fai... more

27 Oct 2025 • 1 hr

Quodlibet 15: Is the Mystical Body Really a Body?

Urban Hannon, Taylor Patrick O'Neill, and Matthew Dugandzic answer your questions about the mystical body of Christ, integralism and Dignitatis Humanae, and four of the five powers used to summon Captain Planet.

To submit your questions about whatev... more

20 Oct 2025 • 59 min

Theology and History III

The third in our series on theology and history, this episode discusses what theology has to say about history. Fr. Ambrose, Dr. Timothy Kearns, and Dr. Kevin Clarke join up to talk about the history of history and what theology can contribute.

Epis... more

13 Oct 2025 • 1 hr 10 min

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Recent Guests

John O'Neill

Ordinary member of the Sacra Doctrina Project, Assistant professor at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Connecticut.

Holy Apostles College and Seminary

Episode: Theology and History II

Joey Belleza

Ordinary member of The Sacra Doctrina Project

The Sacra Doctrina Project

Episode: The Theology of Fr. Peter Damian Fehlner

Fr. Charles Robinson

Franciscan from the Franciscans of the Immaculate and affiliate member of the SDP

Franciscans of the Immaculate

Episode: The Theology of Fr. Peter Damian Fehlner

Dr. Jared Goff

Affiliated with the Byzantine Catholic Seminary and the College of St. Joseph the Worker

Byzantine Catholic Seminary

Episode: The Theology of Fr. Peter Damian Fehlner

Norbert Masir

Researcher on early Corpus Christi manuscripts

University of Glasgow

Episode: Corpus Christi

Elliot Polsky

An associate member of SDP and an instructor in philosophy at St. John Vianney Seminary

St. John Vianney Seminary, Denver, Colorado

Episode: What the Meaning of the Word 'Is' Is

Father Clinton Sensat

A priest of the Diocese of Lafayette in Louisiana and pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes in Erath, Louisiana.

Diocese of Lafayette

Episode: Why Should I Care About St. Bonaventure

John Carlo Perez

A seminarian of the Diocese of Scranton who posed a theological question

Diocese of Scranton

Episode: Quodlibet 6: Do We See Christ in the Beatific Vision?

Professor Andrew Davison

An ordained Anglican priest and Regius Professor of Divinity at Oxford, formerly the Starbridge Professor of Theology and Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge.

Oxford University

Episode: Aliens and Soteriology

Hosts

Urban Hannon

Co-host of the Ask Us Anything Podcast and participant in discussions involving theological inquiries. He contributes humor and insight in debates.

Taylor Patrick O'Neill

Co-host engaged in theological discussions and in-depth theological exploration, known for his scholarly approach to the planning and execution of episodes.

Matthew Dugandzic

Co-host and participant in theological debates with a strong focus on moral theology, contributing a wide range of perspectives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings

Thank You
This is one of my go-to’s for ongoing theological formation.
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ignatiusm
United States2 months ago
A Great Podcast
Phenomenal in both its depth and accessibility, this is a great podcast for anyone wanting to delve into a serious, but entertaining and understandable conversation on theology.
Apple Podcasts
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AndrewNat
United States7 years ago
An Outstanding New Catholic Podcast
As a follower of Dr. Taylor Patrick O'Neill's work, I'm very excited to see this podcast launched. All of the hosts are knowledgeable in many areas of sacred doctrine. Dr. O'Neill is a Catholic scholar who understands Aquinas well and does a fantastic job of communicating his thought to others. I look forward to making this show part of my podcast routine!
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jderosa1990
United States7 years ago
Excellent theological podcast
Kudos to the founders of the Sacra Doctrina Project. I have enjoyed the first few episodes and am confident in their theological acumen.
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Mommisson
United States7 years ago

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Quodlibet 15: Is the Mystical Body Really a Body?

Q: What latitude exists for a faithful Catholic in accepting the efficacy of liberal institutions?

Yes, a Catholic can maintain support for certain forms of integralism, as integralism is seen as church doctrine, despite common misconceptions about its association with current political frameworks.

Quodlibet 15: Is the Mystical Body Really a Body?

Q: What does it really mean to be a member of Christ's mystical body?

It signifies being incorporated into a community where Christ is the head, and through grace, members share in divine attributes and responsibilities towards one another.

Quodlibet 12: Is Batman a Just Man?

Q: What would St. Thomas and the wider Catholic tradition have to say about Batman and his approach to administering justice?

The hosts discuss how Aquinas believes an unjust law does not bind, emphasizing the importance of not usurping the state's power while allowing citizens to uphold the law.

The Theology of Fr. Peter Damian Fehlner

Q: How would you recommend people approach Fehlner's works?

Volumes 1, 4, and 8 are probably the most broadly interesting as they contain key insights and discussions on the Franciscan tradition.

Quodlibet 13: How Do I Get the Best Spot in Heaven?

Q: This listener says, this is a bit of a longer question, but says, recently while talking with a co-worker of mine, a renowned biological anthropologist, I learned that although there is very little physical evidence, there is a belief in the field that Neanderthals very likely wore clothes made of hides, and also some form of footwear that they had stitched together using needles and thread... Does the Church teach only that Homo sapiens sapiens are guilty of original sin and redeemed through Christ's sacrifice on the cross?

The Church does not limit original sin to only Homo sapiens sapiens; it could be inferred that Neanderthals, being potentially rational beings, could also be guilty of original sin if they are considered the same species.

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2. Joey Belleza
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7. Father Clinton Sensat
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