Shameless Popery

A rebuttal to an Instagram critic who challenged Catholic teachings. A dive into John 3:5 and whether it refers to baptism. A clear look at how the Ten Commandments are named and why their numbering varies across traditions. A comparison of Exodus and Deuteronomy on coveting. A defense of early Church writers like Irenaeus for shaping canon and authority.

A breakdown of a new argument for sola scriptura called the Attribute Inscripturation Thesis. Discussion of four proposed textual entailments: sufficiency, clarity, authority, and self-authentication. Historical and textual critiques, including parables, progressive revelation, and canon formation. A final assessment arguing God could have required sola scriptura but did not.

A lively review of a heated debate about the Fatima apparitions and whether they were divine or deceptive. Discussion covers types of miracles, the Miracle of the Sun, eyewitness and medical evidence, and theological stakes about sacrifice and Marian devotion. The conversation highlights criteria for distinguishing true miracles and how such signs should shape religious trust.

Brayden Cook, host of The Catechumen and Catholic apologist, joins to dissect Redeemed Zoomer’s critique of St. Francis de Sales. They discuss de Sales’s charitable rhetoric, his success converting Calvinists, arguments about apostolic authority and mission, the claim that Lutherans lacked prior standing, and how the early fathers and creeds shape the debate.

A look at a vulgar political meme that sparks a wider spiritual concern. Discussion of pride as a driving force behind self-centered public behavior. Reflections using C.S. Lewis, Aquinas, and recent events to show how leaders and believers can fall into rivalry with God. A call to humility and self-examination for everyone.

A lively debate on sola scriptura versus Catholic claims about Scripture and Tradition. Discussion of how apostles transmitted teaching and the role of the Holy Spirit in interpretation. Contrasts between modern solo scriptura and historic Protestant views. Raises the problem of interpretive impasse and argues why an authoritative church interpretation matters.

Conversions to Catholicism are rising in many dioceses, with notable spikes in cities and on college campuses. Data debates probe whether this is recovery from COVID, a true revival, or a generational shift. Local parish life, devotional practices, and retention rates get attention. Practical evangelization and cautions about politicizing faith are discussed.

A lively unpacking of Jesus’ ‘sign of Jonah’ remark and its ties to Holy Week. Short takes on death and resurrection imagery, symbolic warnings against Jerusalem, and how Jonah’s mission prefigures Gentile inclusion. Surprising parallels between Peter, Jonah, and moments in Acts are highlighted.

A sharp takedown of an 8,000-word article promoted by a senator and why that matters for Catholic discourse. A close look at signs the piece reads like AI output and the factual errors it contains. Discussion of mislabeling political figures and the claim that foreign influence drives religious shifts. Exploration of debates around Israel, Palestinian Christian voices, and changing evangelical theology.

A deep dive into the Exodus plagues as spiritual warfare against Egypt's gods. Discussion of how specific plagues humiliate animal deities and confront mythic stories like Sekhmet. Exploration of why Israel had to leave Egypt to worship safely and the link between Passover imagery and later Christian symbolism.