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The Counsel of Trent

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In this podcast, Trent Horn gives you an entertaining, informative, and practical explanation of the Catholic faith as well as interviews with the best writers and speakers in the Church today.

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Ally Beth Stuckey
Host of the show where the debate took place
Episode: #1222 - My James White Debate You Probably Didn't See
James White
Reformed Protestant theologian and apologist
Episode: #1222 - My James White Debate You Probably Didn't See
Matthew Horn
Trent Horn's sixth-grade son who enjoys playing video games
Episode: #1220 - FFAF: Chatting About Videogames with my Sixth Grader
Joe Heschmeyer
Catholic apologist and host of Shameless Popery.
Catholic Answers
Episode: #1216 - FFAF: Tag Team AMA with Joe Heschmeyer
Joe Schmid
Contributor referenced for Catholic miracles discussion
Catholic apologetics community
Episode: #1208 - Do Modern Miracles Prove Catholicism is True?
Daniel Everett
Linguist and former Christian missionary to the Peter Ha (Piedaha)
Retired missionary; linguist
Episode: #1203 - One of the Silliest Reasons to Reject Christianity
Joe Schmidt
A guest discussed in relation to his reversion to Catholicism
Episode: #1202 - Three Coincidences That Prove God Exists
Father Gregory Pine
Catholic priest and theologian
Episode: #1200 - FFAF: When Apologetics Isn't Enough (with Fr. Pine)
Eric Huffman
Pastor, discussant on purgatory
Pastor
Episode: #1196 - Explaining Purgatory to a Protestant Pastor

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Trent Horn
Host of The Counsel of Trent

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 5.3k ratings
  • Put this on Hallow!

    Trent is the only reason I use the Apple Podcasts app, put it on Hallow so I can delete this app!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JacobPalchak
    United States3 months ago
  • Great!

    I love the how charitable Trent is even when it gets intense, Incredible arguments.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D. Dyson
    United States3 months ago
  • Thank You!

    You are doing a great job! Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TTWaters
    United States4 months ago
  • Thank you!

    Gen Z podcast listener here! This is been so edifying to me in my faith, and helpful in my philosophical development. Thank you so much! I would love to hear more work answering agnosticism and the “nones.” This to me seems to be the most number of people who are furthest away from God - those who are lukewarm.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LuLuJoan33
    United States5 months ago
  • Excellent!!

    Excellent show, as always, but I really appreciated the excellent debate (more a discussion) with someone of different views episode 1169 , with atheist Danny Philtalk). A great demonstration of reasoned and respectful discourse.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KentuckyRobert
    United States5 months ago

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#1216 - FFAF: Tag Team AMA with Joe Heschmeyer
Q: How can I decline to go to my cousin's same sex wedding? To say I have a personal matter feels dishonest, since they don't know how devoted I am in the Catholic faith. How to respond charitably and truthfully?
Joe Heschmeyer suggests explaining that, as a faithful Catholic, the person cannot attend in good conscience, while affirming love and care for the relative and offering another way to spend time together.
#1216 - FFAF: Tag Team AMA with Joe Heschmeyer
Q: Any advice for him as he starts seminary?
Joe Heschmeyer advises the seminarian to remove distractions, focus on spiritual and academic formation, listen before trying to teach others, and remain open to discerning whether priesthood is his vocation.
#1212 - Why Do Some Christians Think Jesus Never Laughed?
Q: Why do some early theologians condemn laughter, and how is that view reconciled with modern Catholic teaching?
They note historical cautions about excessive laughter and a focus on interior virtue, but they also cite contemporary sources like Gaudete et Exsultate and saints who show joy and playful humor as compatible with holiness.
#1212 - Why Do Some Christians Think Jesus Never Laughed?
Q: Does our Lord have a sense of humor?
The host and guests discuss that Jesus often used humor through parables, ironic phrases, and puns, suggesting that humor can illuminate truth and reveal hypocrisy without undermining the sacred.
#1203 - One of the Silliest Reasons to Reject Christianity
Q: Brian, then is it reasonable to believe that Jesus was crucified under Pontius Pilate?
The discussion suggests that while some historians question it, many in academia accept the crucifixion under Pilate as a historical claim, though the level of certainty varies and does not entirely settle the evidential standard for belief.

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The program centers on explaining Catholic faith with clarity and humility, often pairing the host's thoughtfulCatholic apologetics with dialogues featuring Protestant, Muslim, and other Christian viewpoints. Episodes frequently tackle theology, church history, moral questions, and practical faith challenges, complemented by rigorous debates, friendly civility, and ecumenical exploration. Noteworthy is the emphasis on respectful disagreement, rigorous argumentation, and accessible, well-researched discussion that helps both believers and curious skeptics evaluate Catholic perspectives. Listeners who enjoy thoughtful apologetics, cross-denominational dialogue, and in-depth exploration of faith and morality are likely to find this show especi... more

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