Chad C. Pecknold
Catholic theologian and professor of theology at The Catholic University of America, specializing in Augustine, fundamental theology, and Christian political thought; author and editor of multiple books and a frequent public commentator on Catholic affairs.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 1h 2min
Are Catholics Secretly Sabotaging America? | Guest: Chad Pecknold | 3/23/26
Chad Pecknold, a Catholic University professor and political theology commentator, tackles viral claims about Catholic integralism and American politics. Short takes on why the conspiracy spread, the decline of neoconservative influence, evangelical shifts on Israel, and the practical need for institution building in conservative movements. Conversation also touches on integralism’s history and Catholic-evangelical cooperation.
Feb 10, 2026 • 54min
Fire on the Altar: A Lecture on St. Augustine – Prof. Chad Pecknold
Prof. Chad Pecknold, Catholic theologian and Augustine specialist, offers a sacramental reading of Augustine’s Confessions. He explores the heart as an altar, sin as bad offerings, Monica’s vicarious prayers, the Platonic ascent toward Being, and Christ as the necessary mediator uniting soul and sacrament.
Jan 16, 2026 • 51min
Augustine and Aquinas Against Skepticism – Prof. Chad Pecknold
Chad C. Pecknold, a renowned Catholic theologian and professor, explores skepticism's roots and its impact on morality. He argues that modern skepticism stems from a loss of connection to God, an insight traced back to Augustine and Aquinas. Pecknold explains how metaphysical realism affirms the mind's capacity to know truth. Delving into historical philosophical shifts, he illustrates how nominalism has led to contemporary views of constructed reality, all while emphasizing that genuine morality is essential for understanding Christ as Truth.
