146 episodes

Zac Crippen discusses Catholic theology (and culture through the lens of Catholic theology) with guests from all over the world.

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    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.6 • 47 Ratings

Zac Crippen discusses Catholic theology (and culture through the lens of Catholic theology) with guests from all over the world.

    Technoreligion, Hot Pockets, and Barbershops: What a Week w/Andrew Petiprin

    Technoreligion, Hot Pockets, and Barbershops: What a Week w/Andrew Petiprin

    In this episode, Zac and Andrew discuss various news articles in the 'Fake News' segment and then dive into a close read of an article by L.M. Sacasas titled 'Secularization Comes for the Religion of Technology.' They explore the concept of secularization and how it applies to the religion of technology, as well as the implications for society.

    00:00 Will Barbers Save Civilization?
    03:16 Fake News Segment
    16:17 Secularization Comes for the Religion of Technology
    36:03 Technology as a Religion
    37:09 World Fairs and Technological Exhibitions
    42:40 Secularization of the Religion of Technology
    45:57 The Vacuum of the Religion of Technology
    52:20 The Unstable Nature of Technology
    57:45 Recommendation: Popcorn with the Pope
    59:05 Recommendation: Navalny Documentary

    **
    Secularization Comes for the Religion of Technology by L.M. Sacasas**
    Fake News Real Item #1 
    Fake News Real Item #2

    • 1 hr 4 min
    The Big Game's Commercials: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

    The Big Game's Commercials: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

    Today we're breaking down five Super Bowl commercials, including one that Zac describes as "the worst commercial I have ever seen."


    Kia EV9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU7BJc96lI4
    Microsoft Copilot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaCVSUbYpVc&ab_channel=Microsoft
    Temu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Od0aOse1wc&ab_channel=Temu
    He Gets Us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94BqlDQ-Ppo&ab_channel=HeGetsUs
    Dove Body Image: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0D5MU6_0n0&ab_channel=DoveUS

    • 34 min
    Fiducia Supplicans: An Exercise in "Knavish Imbecility" with Larry Chapp

    Fiducia Supplicans: An Exercise in "Knavish Imbecility" with Larry Chapp

    My conversation with Dr. Larry Chapp today discusses the recent teaching edict of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith: Fiducia Supplicans. The document attempts to clarify the pastoral meaning of blessings, particularly in relation to "irregular unions," but falls short on several fronts. We discuss some of our issues with the document, including theological incoherence, the invention of straw man positions, and the potential for misinterpretation. We also explore the implications of divorcing pastoral practice from truth, and the need for love to be grounded in truth.

    Included in the discussion: clericalism, masked homophobia, incrementalism and the law of gradualism, responses from bishops conferences around the world, synodality and non-synodal approaches, comparisons to Humanae Vitae (ha!), the subseuqent press release, the endurance of the Church, support for LGBT Catholics, and much more.

    Episode Links:
    Fiducia Supplicans
    The subsequent press release
    The Pillar's rollup of reactions
    Eden Invitation

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction
    00:49 What is Fiducia Supplicans?
    02:09 Authority of the Document
    05:24 Perceptions and Reactions
    08:19 Invention of a Middle Position
    10:08 Theological Incoherence
    11:34 Blessing Individuals vs. Relationships
    13:02 Train Wreck of Pastoral Approach
    14:28 Spin and Misinterpretation
    15:28 Pastoral Disaster
    20:21 Theology of Blessings
    21:42 Tenuous Foundations
    22:17 Solution in Search of a Problem
    23:15 Incoherence and Contradictions
    26:04 Masked Homophobia
    27:33 Divorcing Pastoral Practice from Truth
    31:16 Theological Stupidity
    35:43 Ecclesiastical Free-for-All
    38:26 Divorcing Love from Truth
    40:54 The Church as an Idol
    44:04 Incrementalism and the Law of Gradualism
    45:00 Responses from Bishops Conferences
    46:50 Synodality and Non-Synodal Approaches
    50:13 Comparisons to Humanae Vitae
    52:46 The Press Release and African Bishops
    57:43 Racism and Synodality
    58:06 The Church's Endurance and Hillaire Belloc
    58:19 Support for LGBT Catholics
    01:01:28 Pope Francis and Pastoral Mistakes
    01:03:06 Proclaiming the Truth

    • 1 hr 4 min
    A Christmas Homily from St. John Chrysostom

    A Christmas Homily from St. John Chrysostom

    Merry Christmas!

    My apologies for the lack of production as of late, but I've got some exciting things to announce early next year. I'll be back in your podcast feed before long--lots of interesting conversations to still be had, and I'm just getting started!

    If you'd like to read the homily: http://ww1.antiochian.org/node/21955

    Glory to Jesus Christ!

    • 15 min
    Baptism is good, BAPism is bad: What a Week w/Andrew Petiprin

    Baptism is good, BAPism is bad: What a Week w/Andrew Petiprin

    Today on the show we tackle our usual "misinformation" segment before diving into "BAPism" the absurd ideology espoused by followers of a mysterious internet persona known as "Bronze Age Pervert." Using Graeme Wood's latest article as a starting point, we discuss the ideology and a few of its grievous errors before articulating the beginning of an alternative.

    Grame Wood's article: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/09/bronze-age-pervert-costin-alamariu/674762/
    Also mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvG44mwPsbk&ab_channel=TheEuropeanConservative

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Conversion, Writing, and Dumbphones w/Tsh Oxenreider

    Conversion, Writing, and Dumbphones w/Tsh Oxenreider

    Today on the show, Tsh Oxenreider joins me to talk about literature, the craft of writing, converting to Catholicism, switching to dumbphones, and more.

    Discussed on the show:
    Tsh's Substack: https://thecommon.place/
    Tsh's website: https://www.tshoxenreider.com/
    Tsh's new book: https://a.co/d/0s1bJey (coming Aug 29, 2023)
    Tsh's previous appearance on Vernacular: https://open.spotify.com/episode/59S7pO9aVjFYDXJPE8G776?si=mGcPkUD-QuWXcom6yuMrwA
    Wisephone: https://techless.com/

    • 1 hr 5 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
47 Ratings

47 Ratings

Fantastic resource ,

This podcast is a gem

It’s one of my favorites. Zac and Sally have a lot to offer. Highly recommend!

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Of Timbre and Content

I’m thankful for this podcast and the people who produce it. To listen to this podcast Is a pleasant and beneficial experience in its timbre and content.

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Educating Catholics Everywhere

This is a phenomenal podcast filled with great content, intriguing topics, inspiring guests, and educational information. Highly recommend.

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