
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 | 1946 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityPhilosophySociety & CultureReligion & Spirituality | |||

Fr. Brad Elliott argues that human beings are naturally social and are meant to flourish through the distinct but related societies of family, polity, and Church, with the Church uniquely ordering people to grace and the common good.
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Prof. Jennifer Frey asks whether Flannery O’Connor is really a “hillbilly Thomist” or a “hillbilly nihilist,” and uses her life and fiction to show how grace, reality, and shocking moral drama can expose the deepest truths about human nature.
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Prof. Michael Krom uses Aquinas to argue that while stealing is always morally wrong, urgent need can change what counts as rightful use of superabundant goods, revealing how private property is meant to serve the common good.
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Dr. Edmund Lazzari explains how Christ’s divinity and humanity make the sacraments, grace, confession, purgatory, and the communion of saints all part of one living mystical body in which every Christian is united to every other in Jesus.
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Always thought provoking, real depth and ‘slow thinking’. A jewel among the more intellectual kind of podcast.
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!
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The series features in-depth lectures and philosophical/theological discussions rooted in Thomistic thought, often exploring Catholic social teaching, morality, virtue, and the intersection of faith with public life. Episodes frequently center on classical authors (Aquinas, Newman, Chesterton) and contemporary Catholic thinkers, delivering rigorous analysis, historical context, and practical spiritual application. A notable strength is the ability to present complex ideas with clear structure and passionate scholarship, though some listeners note variable audio quality. This collection is likely to appeal to educated Catholics, academics, and students seeking both intellectual rigor and spiritual insight. Beneficiaries include those buildin... more
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