Avoiding Babylon

<p>Avoiding Babylon was started during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. During these difficult and dark days, when most of us were isolated from family, friends, our parishes, and even the Sacraments themselves, this channel was started as a statement of standing against the tyrannical mandates that many of us were living under. Since those early days, this channel has morphed into an amazing community of friends…no…more than friends…Christian brothers and sisters…who have grown in joy and charity. </p><p><br></p><p>As we see it, our job here at Avoiding Babylon is to remind ourselves and those who enjoy the channel that being Catholic is a joyful and exciting experience. We seek true Catholic fraternity and eutrapelia with other Catholics who, like us, are doing their best to live out their vocation with the help of God’s Grace.  Above all, we try to bring humor and joy to the craziness of this fallen world, for as Hillaire Belloc has famously said:</p><p><br></p><p><b>“Wherever the Catholic sun doth shine,</b></p><p><b>There’s always laughter and good red wine.</b></p><p><b>At least I’ve always found it so.</b></p><p><b>Benedicamus Domino!”</b></p>

St Augustine, M. Night Shyamalan, and Aliens: The Catholic Theology in Signs w/ Dr. Mazza

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Can extraterrestrial phenomena be explained through theology? Dr. Mazza joins us to explore this riveting question by analyzing the theory that M. Night Shyamalan's "Signs" suggests aliens might actually be demons. From detailed dissections of key scenes to the protagonist's spiritual journey, we uncover how faith, forgiveness, and divine interventio...

05-31
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For Greater Glory - Faith in Film w/ Fr Dave Nix Season 1 Finale

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Prepare yourself for an extraordinary season finale filled with insightful discussions and unexpected stories! We kick off with a delightful surprise, thanks to Pope Francis, who uncovered a treasure trove of stories this week. Join us as we explore Father Nick's headline-making comments about biting priests, discuss faith and film, and share a perso...

05-29
02:16:21

Russell Brand Destroys the Atheism of Brett Weinstein

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Prepare to be whisked away on an enlightening adventure as we grapple with the intricate dance of religion, reality, and the human psyche. Our podcast traverses generations, revealing how varying perspectives shape our understanding of spiritual and societal evolution. As your hosts, we tackle the formidable debate at the intersection of evoluti...

05-22
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Harrison Butker and the Rise of Trad Catholicism are Sowing Discord in the Culture

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!A heated segment from 'The View' provides a backdrop for discussing religious practices. These conversations set the stage for a deep dive into the nuances of faith and public opinion.This episode isn't just about debates and discussions; it's a reflection of the shifting sands of traditional Catholicism. Witness the clash between the old-world charm...

05-22
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Off the Rails: The Cultural Shift is Upon Us

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!They say a single tweet can be a bridge or a barricade; this time, it led to an unlikely friendship and a podcast episode you won't forget. Joe Bocca, a local enigma with a penchant for privacy, and Alberto, Anthony's former Twitter sparring partner, join Anthony in peeling back the layers of our digital personas. We laugh about how a simple typo bir...

05-20
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World Unraveling: Violence at Mass and in the Streets

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!We grapple with the shifting paradigms shaping our modern world through the lens of Mass security, the portrayal of clergy in film, and the controversial currents of Pride Month and DEI initiatives. Hard-hitting yet heartfelt, this episode doesn't shy away from the political realm either, dissecting generational shifts in perspective on hot-button is...

05-15
01:59:49

Anthony And Nick Debate Trent Horn's Stance On Men Disciplining Their Wives

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Ever wondered how the sensitive issue of discipline within marriage can cause such a stir? We're diving headfirst into that very debate sparked between Trent Horn and Pearl, analyzing why 'discipline' might be misunderstood in marriage. From handling finances to personal matters like weight gain, we scrutinize the double standards that often arise be...

05-13
01:15:50

Bishop Strickland on Obedience & Another Francis Petition from Prominent Catholics

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Tonight, we step into the often contentious world of Church politics, tackling the complexities of Pope Francis's leadership and the unique phenomenon of petitions calling for his resignation. We steer the conversation towards the practical, discussing the vital roles young men and women play in the Church, the intricacies of early marriage, and the ...

05-07
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Jordan Peterson Denounces Insipid Protestantism (with Secret Guest Appearance)

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Embark on a theological journey with us, where we peel back layers of Catholic dogma and faith with a touch of humor and deep insight. Our conversation dances through the concept of "faith alone" salvation, the implications of a "once saved, always saved" mindset, and the intriguing world of celebrity conversions. Alongside us is Jimmy Akin (disclaim...

05-02
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Becket - Faith in Film w/ Fr Dave Nix Ep 6 - with Patrick Coffin

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Have you ever considered the profound messages faith-based films can convey? This episode, with the illustrious Patrick Coffin and inestimable Fr David Nix in tow, traverses the spiritual landscape of cinema, dissecting the complex interplay between character development and the historical backdrop that gives these stories universal appeal. Whether i...

04-28
02:30:26

Tucker & Rogan, Candace Converts, Catholic Answers AI Priest

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Struggling to find harmony in the relentless rhythm of life's demands, we take an unflinching look into the collision of work-life balance, from nocturnal road work for the Five Borough Bike Tour to the cerebral combat zone of theological finals. Our guest pulls back the curtain on the toll of relentless schedules, contrasting the sweat of manual lab...

04-25
01:42:39

Strange New Religions with Jay Dyer

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Explore the fringes of reality with Jay Dyer, as we dissect the Gnostic influences in today's culture. Uncover the possibility of body doubles among the glitterati and witness a deep dive into the dramatic transformation of figures like Dave Chappelle. This episode isn't just about celebrity gossip; we trace the philosophical undercurrents of ancient...

04-19
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Be Prepared to Give a Defense w/ Trent Horn & Joshua Charles

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Embark on a profound journey through the crossroads of faith and modernity as we grapple with questions that dance on the edges of sacred and secular worlds. Feel the pulse of our conversations around doctrinal unity, the challenges of content creation, and the nuanced dance with Gen Z's fervor for religious discourse, peppered with personal st...

04-17
01:57:41

Low IQ Protestantism?

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Embark on an intellectual odyssey as we grapple with the enduring theological disputes between Catholicism and Protestantism. Could diving into the depths of these religious intricacies offer you a richer understanding of your faith? Our discussions cut through the misconceptions and contentious debates, from the evangelical misreadings of Catholic p...

04-12
01:59:52

Everything Wrong with New DDF Document Dignitas Infinita

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Explore the boundaries of human dignity and the Catholic Church's stance in the modern world as we unpack the recent Vatican document, Dignitas Infinita. From the controversial debate over the death penalty to the complexities of gender changes and immigration, we're dissecting the implications these teachings have on societal norms and Catholic doct...

04-09
01:18:40

Pope Francis calls Cardinal Sarah "bitter" and "a mistake"

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Have you seen the recent comments from Pope Francis about Cardinal Sarah?Embark on a cosmic trek with us as the April 8th solar eclipse casts a celestial theater across the skies, drawing a line between science and spirituality and igniting online debates as humorous as they are heated. Our discourse takes a deep dive into the intricacies of church p...

04-05
01:55:50

The Mission - Faith in Film w/ Fr Dave Nix Ep. 5

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Discover the intersection of faith and film, where controversy meets historical reflection, in our latest episode on the 1986 film, "The Mission." Our probing discourse with special guest Fr Dave Nix delves into the movie's portrayal of religious conflict, the erroneous narrative of liberation theology, and the complex interplay between church and st...

04-03
02:04:16

What They Didn't Tell You in Your Catholic RCIA Class...

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Sit back and join us on an enlightening journey as we welcome the new converts to our Catholic family! We'll share some inside jokes, celebrate milestones like Nick's six-year anniversary as a Catholic, and look back at the awe of the Easter Vigil – imagine a sea of candlelight and that moment of joy when the Gloria reveals the unveiled statues. And ...

04-01
01:32:56

Meditations for Lent 2024 - Easter Sunday - To Unite Ourselves with Christ

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Easter Sunday arrives with a message of hope and renewal, and our journey through Lent culminates in a celebration of the resurrection of Christ. When we gather, it's not just about the festivities; it's a moment to reflect on the profound connection we share with the divine. Join me as we immerse ourselves in the stirring meditations of Bishop Jacqu...

03-31
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Meditations for Lent 2024 - Day 46 - The Brevity of Life & Moses and Jesus Christ

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!After many years away from the sacrament, my mother's confession brought an unexpected joy to this Holy Saturday, and it's with that spirit of renewal that I invite you to join me in today's reflection. As we stand on the threshold of Easter, the penultimate meditations from Bishop Jacques Bossuet's "Meditations for Lent" challenge us to examine the ...

03-30
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