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Dr. Michael Rota returns to The Pat Flynn Show to discuss the power (and snare!) of motivated reasoning, what role this played in the justification of slavery, and how it may continue to blind us morally to similar moral atrocities (or obligations) today. Dr. Rota finishes with the hypothesis that our failure to adequately care […]
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Pat is joined by John DeRosa (Classical Theism) and Eric Robinson (Polycarp’s Paradigm) for a 3-part roundtable discussion on arguments for God, overcoming skepticism, the nature of skepticism, the problem of suffering, evolution, and more! Roundtable on God, Evolution, Apologetics, Suffering, Faith, and More (Part 1) Or, ==> CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE EPISODE. PS […]
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Dr. Josh Rasmussen returns to The Pat Flynn Show to discuss how we can escape skepticism, recognize our power to know things, evaluate positions (even if we aren’t a specialized expert), and the importance of intellectual virtue. Dr. Josh Rasmussen on Intellectual Virtue, Escaping Skepticism, and Our Power to Know OR, ==> CLICK HERE TO […]
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Pat, Som, and Aleks discuss quarantined fitness, training with resistance bands, auxiliary exercise for martial artists, and Aleks’s adorable new bodybuilding adventure. Aleks’s Adorable Bodybuilding Adventure OR, ==> CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE EPISODE. New eBook: Introduction to Kettlebells – Just $1 on Amazon! Recently, I wrote a short (read: 30 pages) eBook called Introduction […]
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Pat and Dan offer advice on passing the infamous “snatch test”, and evaluate the pros and cons of “kettlebell only” training. Dan also speaks to a recent controversy surrounding RKC. Dan John on Passing the Snatch Test, the Benefits and Limitations of Kettlebell Training, and More OR, ==> CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE EPISODE. New […]
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Fr. Pine returns to the Pat Flynn Show to discuss virtues, the moral life, and “the encounter of Christianity.” Fr. Gregory Pine on the Encounter of Christianity OR, ==> CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE EPISODE. Mentioned Resources Check out the Quarantine Lectures by the Thomistic Institute: https://thomisticinstitute.org/quarantine-lectures Aquinas101.com Related Episodes Sunday School: Pray, Hope, and Don’t […]
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Trent Horn returns to the Pat Flynn show to discuss the moral and economic problems of socialism, as featured in his new book Can a Catholic Be a Socialist? We begin by exploring the right to private property — what it is, where it comes from, etc — and why socialism (properly defined) is incompatible […]
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Dr. Gaven Kerr returns to the Pat Flynn show to discuss the philosophy of manhood. Eager to rise above the quibbles of modern political debate, Dr. Kerr proposes a classical look into the what manhood entails, specifically from the perspective of the cardinal and theological virtues. Also, why modern, mainstream male characters (generally) suck and […]
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Pat and Dan talk about how to make the most of a difficult situation and take questions on everything from metabolic conditioning, re-gaining motivation, and the most absurd things they’ve stocked up on for quarantine. Dan John on Metabolic Conditioning, Motivation, and Measuring What Matters OR, ==> CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE EPISODE. Related Episodes […]
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Pat takes QnA on everything from his favorite ab exercises, video game characters, reading lists, prayers, and more! Also, some thoughts on self-defense and increasing compliance to dietary protocols. Super QnA – My fave ab exercises, guitarists, video game characters, books, prayers, and more! OR, ==> CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE EPISODE. … Mentioned book […]
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Matt Fradd is an author, international speaker, and host of the popular podcast Pints with Aquinas. On this episode, Pat hits Matt with a series of rapid fire questions on everything from music, religion, philosophy, working out, pornography, and more. Matt Fradd on Metallica, Religion, Plato, Crossfit, Pornography, etc Or, ==> CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD […]
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Professional philosopher Dr. Robert Koons joins the Pat Flynn show to share some of the fascinating work he’s done on cosmological arguments for God, “Grim Reaper” infinity paradoxes, metaphysics, epistemology, Neo-Aristotelianism, and more! Dr. Robert Koons on Cosmological Arguments for God, Grim Reaper Infinity Paradoxes, and More OR, ==> CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE EPISODE. […]
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Pat and Dan discuss education, evaluating paradigms, and a Dan John-style “quarantine” fitness program. Dan John on Quarantined Fitness OR, ==> CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE EPISODE. … Mentioned Resources After Virtue by Alasdair MacIntyre Discounted membership at Dan John University (use “CORONA” code) The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would […]
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Pat and Eric reflect on the issue of suffering from both a personal — and purposeful — perspective. What Meaning Is There to Suffering? OR, ==> CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE EPISODE. Related Episodes https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/sunday-school-ill-believe-in-god-if-you-can-answer-these-7-questions/ https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/sunday-school-top-3-objections-to-catholicism-from-cameron-bertuzzi-and-matt-fradd/ The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to me if you could […]
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Tim Hsiao is a professor of ethics and has published on issues ranging from the ethics of marijuana to eating meat. Professor Hsaio joins Pat to offer an introduction to the ethical theory of traditional natural law, and then — just for fun (controversy?) — we discuss the topic of marijuana use and legalization. Specifically, […]
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Fr. Gregory Pine returns to the Pat Flynn show to discuss how (and why) to pray. What is the purpose of prayer? What does prayer do, and can prayer change God’s mind? What should our expectations be? Finally, how to get started with the ACTS method of prayer. Prayer 101 with Fr. Gregory Pine OR, […]
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Dr. Tim McGrew returns to The Pat Flynn Show to discuss the philosophy of miracles. Can miracles occur? If so, how can we tell? What about Hume’s famous objection? Finally, the resurrection. What can we say about that? The Philosophy of Miracles with Dr. Tim McGrew OR, ==> CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE EPISODE. Recommended […]
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Pat and Dan discuss (as usual) a range of topics, including the resurgence of “1 set of 20 reps” training, why napkin programs are sometimes just what people need, and how a cyclical nature of eating offers much sustainability. Plus, listener questions. Dan John on 1 Set of 20, Napkin Programs, and Cyclical Eating OR, […]
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Continuing from last week, Pat and Eric continuing answer common questions (and objections) to the Catholic faith — everything from Adam to Eve, Marian dogma, praying to saints, and more — in response too the recent conversation between Cameron Bertuzzi and Matt Fradd. 10 More Questions (and Answers) on Catholicism with Eric Robinson OR, ==> […]
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Pat is joined by Jared Zimmerer (who has degrees in both kinesiology and theology) to discuss the intersection of faith and fitness. Specifically, they discuss the spiritual state of the fitness industry and why many people who get into fitness often long for more. Can all of life’s problems be solved by deadlifts? Can a […]
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