
The Thomistic Institute exists to promote Catholic truth in our contemporary world by strengthening the intellectual formation of Christians at universities, in the Church, and in the wider public square. The thought of St. Thomas Aquinas, the Universal Doctor of the Church, is our touchstone. The Thomistic Institute Podcast features the lectures and talks from our conferences, campus chapters eve... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1901 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhilosophySociety & Culture | |||

Christopher Mooney argues that John Henry Newman’s teaching on conscience means conscience is not mere personal preference or social conditioning, but the practical application of divine moral law to particular actions.
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Prof. Paul Gondreau argues that disability, though a real physical wound of human nature, can also be a profound gift because it deepens participation in Christ’s suffering and points toward healing in the resurrection.
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Dr. Peter Koritansky argues that Thomas Aquinas grounds punishment in natural law and retributive justice, where punishment is justified not merely to deter or rehabilitate, but to express the moral order and the common good.
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Prof. Nina Sophie Heereman argues that the Church is not a human invention but a divinely founded reality rooted deeply in Scripture, where Israel’s story, the Eucharist, and Pentecost all reveal Christ’s intention to gather a new people of God.
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Love this podcast however I would like to hear the Q&A portion of the lecture. Anyway those could be included in the episodes?
I love the content of these podcasts. But the audio quality is challenging for many of them.
Please help the listener with this. We all have so much to learn and need to hear what you have to teach, but the audio quality is undermining much of what you’re providing.
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... more
While some of these podcasts are way over my head, others are accessible to my struggling brain. I gotta say though, the Barbie podcast knocked it out of the park. Thanks for including movie commentary in your line up!
Thank you for adding summaries of the talks to the episode descriptions!
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Featuring a series of lectures and discussions, this podcast focuses on themes central to Catholic intellectual tradition, prominently guided by the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas. Episodes explore a broad range of topics including philosophy, ethics, literature, and spiritual formation, often connecting historical perspectives with contemporary issues. The content not only provides valuable insights into Christian humanism and the interplay of faith and reason, but also invites listeners to engage intellectually with aspects of life and morality influenced by a Catholic worldview. The series stands out for its rigorous academic approach combined with a deep commitment to articulating Catholic truth in the modern context, making it particula... more
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