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Classical Education
Nov 19, 2025
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Jun 18, 2025
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Political Loyalties and Catholic Faith
Oct 2, 2024
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Aug 17, 2024
1h 13m 04s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 11/19/25 | ![]() Classical Education✨ | classical educationliberal arts+3 | Dr. Benjamin SmithMr. Joseph Grossheim | Classical Education | — | classical educationliberal arts+3 | — | 1h 05m 41s | |
| 6/18/25 | ![]() Constructive Ecumenical Dialogue✨ | ecumenical dialogueCatholicism+3 | Tyler Ross | — | — | ecumenical dialogueCatholic+3 | — | 1h 12m 54s | |
| 10/2/24 | ![]() Political Loyalties and Catholic Faith✨ | political alignmentsCatholic theology+5 | Dr. SmithDr. Bulzacchelli | Catholic Studies Academy PodcastLogos Letter | — | political philosophyThomist+4 | — | 1h 12m 19s | |
| 8/17/24 | ![]() Catholicism and the Political Landscape✨ | Catholic perspective on politicspresidential politics+5 | Dr. BulzacchelliDr. Smith | Understanding Modern Political Ideas for ChristiansCatholic Studies Academy+1 | — | Catholicismpolitics+6 | — | 1h 13m 04s | |
| 7/3/24 | ![]() Pastoral Theology: Integrating Theory and Practice✨ | pastoral theologytheology+4 | Dr. BulzacchelliDr. Smith | Catholic Studies Academy | — | pastoral theologytheology+6 | — | 1h 04m 51s | |
| 5/15/24 | ![]() The Spirit of Medieval Philosophy: Creative Retrieval✨ | Medieval PhilosophyFall of the Roman Empire+4 | Dr. SmithDr. Bulzacchelli | Catholic Churchlogosletter2022.substack.com | — | medieval philosophyfaith and reason+4 | — | 1h 11m 28s | |
| 2/9/24 | ![]() The Liberal Arts and the Renewal of Western Civilization✨ | liberal artsWestern civilization+5 | Dr. Smith | Catholic Studies AcademyLogos Letter+1 | — | liberal artsWestern civilization+6 | — | 1h 15m 58s | |
| 1/24/24 | ![]() Ratzinger's Introduction to Christianity✨ | Christian faithexistentialism+4 | — | Introduction to Christianity | — | RatzingerChristianity+5 | — | 1h 13m 12s | |
| 1/15/24 | ![]() 2023: A Year in Review✨ | Cultural developmentsPolitical developments+5 | — | Catholic Studies Academyhigher education+8 | — | 2023cultural critique+5 | — | 1h 26m 45s | |
| 9/26/23 | ![]() Marriage, Annulments, and Tribunals✨ | marriageannulments+4 | Tyler Ross | Catholic Churchcanon law | — | marriageannulment+4 | — | 1h 16m 44s | |
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| 9/8/23 | ![]() The Decline Continues: After Post-Modernism | Are you confused and frustrated by current cultural trends? You are in good company. America and Europe are experiencing an unprecedented period of self-destruction. What is going on!? This episode is wide-ranging romp through the philosophical flotsam of our current cultural crisis. And we are featuring a new guest: Mr. Whit Smith --- entrepreneur, music producer, and Catholic provocateur. If you want to understand what is going on, this is the podcast for you. Listen, subscribe, and share. Topics include: Postmodernism The Enlightenment Utilitarianism Scientism Covid-19 https://www.patreon.com/user?u=49653668 #postmodernism, #zeitgeist, #hedonism | — | ||||||
| 8/9/23 | ![]() Against Reductionism | Famously Aristotle claims that being ("reality") is primarily said of substance and claims that substance is the basic, foundational, unity of reality. In this episode of Take Every Thought Captive, Dr. Smith and Mr. Grossheim (Ph.D. student in Philosophy) explain how substance is discovered through a methodical analysis of change, which culminates in the insight that real composites are always composed of form and matter, that is, that substance cannot be reduced to a more basic kind of reality. Listen, enjoy, share, and subscribe! Topics include: Substance and accidents Matter, form, and privation Reductionism and ancient atomism Plato and the separate forms Form-matter composition Design in nature | — | ||||||
| 7/16/23 | ![]() How God Rules over Politics: The Hierarchy of Law According to Saint Thomas Aquinas | In this episode of Take Every Thought Captive, Dr. Smith explores the connection between God and politics in the thought of Thomas Aquinas. Specifically, Smith explains the hierarchical connect of God to natural law and law to God. This connection lays the basis for a naturalistic, theistic politics that is also consistent with divine law. If you are interested in the debates about politics and religion this is the episode for you. Please listen, like, and subscribe. Topics include: Law, Authority, and the Common Good Eternal law Natural law Divine law Integralism and the Confessional State | — | ||||||
| 6/29/23 | ![]() Just What is Catholic Intellectual Tradition? | Catholics rightly hold out their own Catholic Intellectual Tradition as an alternative to contemporary errors and aberrations. But just what is the Catholic Intellectual Tradition? What distinguishes it as a specific way of thinking about the world and man? Does it consistent primarily in learning a particular content, or is it a method? Dr. Bulzacchelli and Dr. Smith take up these question in the newest episode of Take Every Thought Captive. Enjoy, subscribe, and like. Topics include: · Defining questions of Catholic thought · The relationship between thought, tradition, and community · The historical character of Catholic thought · Change and Catholicism · Engaging with other traditions · Balancing the past and the present For more great theology and philosophy, purchase CSA courses and become a regular reader and subscriber to Logos Letter. | — | ||||||
| 6/2/23 | ![]() The Church in the Age of Dionysius: Challenges Facing the Church | Many Catholics feel like they are constantly under siege from a hostile culture. We seem to lurch from one crisis or controversy to another. Even worse, local churches seem to be in permanent decline. What are the intellectual, cultural, and spiritual reasons for the current state of the church? How should we respond? Dr. Bulzacchelli and Dr. Smith address these questions in this episode of Take Every Thought Captive. A thoughtful and sober discussion. Listen, share, and subscribe. Topics include: Pope Francis Neo-Pelagianism Early Christianity Ancient Philosophy Dionysian hedonism Christian realism Sin, Grace, and Hope **Check out philosophy and theology courses available from Catholic Studies Academy: https://catholicstudiesacademy.com/shop-courses/ ** For more great philosophical content from Dr. Smith subscribe for free to Logosletter2022: https://logosletter2022.substack.com/ | — | ||||||
| 5/16/23 | ![]() Globalism, Nationalism, and Catholicism | In this episode of Take Every Thought Captive, Dr. Bulzacchelli leads a discussion on the intersection of globalism, nationalism, and Catholic faith. This conversation was occasioned by Pope Francis's recent remarks on the subject. His Holiness suggested that Catholics should affirm both roots and bridges. What should Catholics do to affirm national and religious roots? And how should "rootedness" be balanced with building bridges to others. This is an in depth conversation that touches on the foundations of political community, natural law, and international relations. Topics include: National populism Globalism Ideological Colonization Pope Francis and International Relations The Common Good Diverse structures of international organization International law and immigration For more in depth content on political philosophy visit: https://logosletter2022.substack.com/ | — | ||||||
| 4/24/23 | ![]() The Authoritarian Option: Rethinking the Limits of Political Theory | In modern political discourse, authoritarianism is often denounced but rarely defined or understood. In this exploratory discussion, Dr. Smith and Dr. Bulzacchelli consider the meaning and possible legitimacy of authoritarianism. The discussion focuses on ideas taken from Plato, including the paradoxical claim that doing whatever you feel like is not really freedom. This exploration pushes the limits of political legitimacy and raises important questions about the limits and meaning freedom, the individual, obedience, and corruptio. Other topics include: Authentic freedom The real good Plato and the rule of wisdom The common good Curfew and Sabbath rest God and the natural law American decline | — | ||||||
| 4/5/23 | ![]() America in Decline | A recent study published by the Wall Street Journal and the University of Chicago found that traditional American values are in steep decline. Specifically, Americans were found to value patriotism, children, and religion to a far lesser degree than previous generations. In fact, the only value that has increased is the putative importance of money. In this episode of Take Every Thought captive Dr. Smith and Dr. Bulzaccelli are joined by special guests Bob Gorman ( a scholar of international relations) and Joseph Grossheim (graduate student at the Center for Thomistic Studies). Topics discussed include: the causes of decline, hedonism and technology, abuses of elite power, distorted views of happiness, diversity, and possible solutions. This is a rich discussion that touches on many important points of political philosophy, geopolitics, and theological anthropology. | — | ||||||
| 3/16/23 | ![]() Greed and the Love of Money | In this episode of Take Every Thought Captive, Dr. Bulzacchelli interviews Dr. Smith about his recent edition of Logosletter entitled, "Should we Desire Riches: The Forgotten Vice of Greed." This is a wide-ranging and detailed discussion that covers the meaning of ownership, the foundations of private property, and the spiritual effects of a disordered desire for riches. The discussion concludes with ideas about avoiding greed. Following the view of Thomas Aquinas, Dr. Smith argues that an unqualified and limitless is in fact vicious and undermines both the virtue and just community. Topics include: Communism The foundations of private property Comparison of John Locke and Thomas Aquinas Errors regarding property, distribution, and poverty The connection of greed to the other vices Stewardship For more great philosophical content from Dr. Smith check out catholicstudiesacdemy.com and subscribe to Logoletter2022 (it's free). | — | ||||||
| 2/10/23 | ![]() Engaging the Chosen: Images, the Bible, and Discernment | This week, Dr. Smith interviews special guest, Joan Watson, about the Chosen. In recent years, Joan has become a well known speaker and writer and much of her work directly interacts with the smash tv series The Chosen. If you want to engage the Chosen from a Catholic and Biblical perspective, you are going to love this episode. We discuss criticisms of the Chosen, major themes, discernment, and so much more. We hope you enjoy! Topics: Theological objections to images The uses and dangers of images Christian art Biblical interpretation Christian discernment The scandal of the Incarnation | — | ||||||
| 1/27/23 | ![]() God, Conservatives ,and Higher Education: The Conservative Case for Higher Education | Why do conservatives revile higher education? Is there any way for conservatives and higher education to reconcile? In this episode of Take Every Thought Captive, Dr. Smith addresses the open hostility between conservatives and higher education. He discusses conservative anti-intellectual attitudes, the "woke left," and the nature of higher education. Along the way Dr. Smith develops an Aristotelian-Thomist argument for the abiding significance of higher education for conservatives. Topics include: The nature of education The importance of higher education Human nature The meaning of conservatism The classical virtue of piety For more great content from Dr. Smith, check out logoletter2022.substack.com. #highereducation, #conservatism, #thewokeleft | — | ||||||
| 1/12/23 | ![]() The Meaning and Morality of Economics: Aristotelian and Modern Perspectives | In this episode of Take Every Thought Captive, Dr. Smith interviews special guest Mr. Phillip Berns, ABD graduate student at the Center for Thomistic Studies. Mr. Berns' research focuses on the intersection of economics and Aristotelian philosophy. This is a serious exploration of the nature of economics, the scientific character of economic theory, and the morality of economic action. Frequent contributor, Mr. Joseph Grossheim (MA philosophy, ABD) also joins in the discussion. Topics include: The meaning of economics The place of economics in Aristotelian philosophy The relative autonomy or subordination of economics The connection of economics to the political common good Just economy Economics and the philosophy of the human person | — | ||||||
| 12/22/22 | ![]() Encountering Christ in Advent and Christmas | In this episode of Take Every Thought Captive, Dr. Bulzacchelli explores the historical origins and major theological themes of Advent and Christmas. The discussion centers on the development of the liturgy and the ways in which these liturgical seasons help us to encounter Christ. The discussion concludes with suggestions for better ways to celebrate these important seasons. Historical origins Liturgical development The intersection of personal devotion and liturgy The eschatological themes of Advent The historical-redemptive significance of Christmas How to get the most out of Advent and Christmas | — | ||||||
| 12/6/22 | ![]() The Eclipse of Metaphysics: Thomism and the Road back to Reality | In this episode of Take Every Thought Captive, Dr. Smith explores the modes of thought that have led us to our contemporary crisis in culture and elucidates five Thomistic principles for recovering an authentic sense of reality. Dr. Smith discusses the reliability of human reason, the errors of postmodernism, and the proper understanding of nature. This is a crucial and important episode that you do not want to miss! Topics include: Postmodernism, scientism, and existentialism The reliability of human cognition The meaning of truth The reality of nature Nature acts for end | — | ||||||
| 11/18/22 | ![]() American Elections, What would Aristotle Say? | In this episode of Take Every Thought Captive, Dr. Smith and Dr. Bulzacchelli discuss the recent US elections using the political categories developed by Aristotle, including aristocracy, oligarchy, democracy, republicanism, etc. Dr. Smith defends the view that American politics features a broad middle-class, focused on the household defending itself from domination by oligarchs and revolution and redistribution by the "dispossessed." Topics: What is democracy? How do democracy and oligarchy differ? Why is the middle-class the predominant class in a republic? The distinguishing values of oligarchy, democracy, and republicanism Immigration The future of American politics For more great content from Dr. Smith visit: https://logosletter2022.substack.com/ | — | ||||||
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