Episode 12- G. K. Chesterton In this episode, Dr. Reno discusses G. K. Chesterton his life and times, as well as his vigorous, fun, witty engagement with secular critics of Christianity which still resonate so well today. Read Chesterton’s “Orthodoxy” here “Christian Apologetics with Dr. R. R. Reno” explores numerous facets of faith and reason in t…

Episode 11 – Blessed John Henry Newman – The University Sermons In this episode, Dr. Reno examines Blessed John Henry Newman. We discuss the substance and influence of the “University Sermons” and in particular sermon #4 “The Usurpations of Reason” Click here to view Sermon #4 “Christian Apologetics with Dr. R. R. Reno” explores numerous facets of …

Episode 10 – Blessed John Henry Newman – His life, time and influence In this episode, Dr. Reno examines Blessed John Henry Newman. We discuss the significance of his conversion and effect on intellectual and spiritual thought in the 19th century and today. “Christian Apologetics with Dr. R. R. Reno” explores numerous facets of faith and reason in …

Episode 9 – Dr. Stephen Barr’s “Modern Physics & Ancient Faith” part 2 In this episode Dr. Reno examines Faith and Reason through the work of Dr. Stephen Barr’s “Modern Physics and Ancient Faith” and enters into the concept of “Scientific Materialism”. part 2 “Christian Apologetics with Dr. R. R. Reno” explores numerous facets of faith and reason i…

Episode 8 – Dr. Stephen Barr’s “Modern Physics & Ancient Faith” part 1 In this episode Dr. Reno examines Faith and Reason through the work of Dr. Stephen Barr’s “Modern Physics and Ancient Faith” and enters into the concept of “Scientific Materialism”. “Christian Apologetics with Dr. R. R. Reno” explores numerous facets of faith and reason in the l…

Episode 7- St. John Paul II – Fides et Ratio : Faith and Reason In this episode Dr. Reno examines Faith and Reason through St. John Paul II’s “Fides et Ratio”. “Christian Apologetics with Dr. R. R. Reno” explores numerous facets of faith and reason in the life of the Church and the world. Grounded on the work of giants, such as St. Thomas Aquinas, …

Episode 6 – St. Bonaventure – The Journey of the Mind into God Academic Theology and Contemplative Prayer “The Journey of the Mind into God” – 3 basic phases 1. Seeing God in and through the World (looking outward) (stage 1 & 2) (The Nave) 2. Seeing God in and through the Self (looking inward)(stage 3 & 4) (The Choir) 3. Seeing God in and through G…

Episode 5 – Whether sacred doctrine is a matter of argument? Question 1 Article 8 Whether sacred doctrine is a matter of argument? Objection 1: It seems this doctrine is not a matter of argument. For Ambrose says (De Fide 1): “Put arguments aside where faith is sought.” But in this doctrine, faith especially is sought: “But these things are written…

Episode 3- Whether sacred doctrine (theology) is nobler than other sciences? Question 1 Article 5 Whether sacred doctrine is nobler than other sciences? Objection 1: It seems that sacred doctrine is not nobler than other sciences; for the nobility of a science depends on the certitude it establishes. But other sciences, the principles of which cann…

Episode 1 – What is Christian Apologetics? Who was St. Thomas Aquinas, his life, his times, and his contribution. What is “theology”? What is the “Summa”? Question 1. article 1 The nature and extent of sacred doctrine Whether, besides philosophy, any further doctrine is required? Objection 1: It seems that, besides philosophical science, we have no…

Episode 2- What is the relationship between religion and science? Question 1 Article 2. Whether sacred doctrine is a science. Objection 1: It seems that sacred doctrine is not a science. For every science proceeds from self-evident principles. But sacred doctrine proceeds from articles of faith which are not self-evident, since their truth is not a…