Pints With Aquinas

Brian Holdsworth, Catholic apologist and content creator who works with the Gregory The Great Institute, sketches cultural renewal through family and formation. He talks about modesty and how clothing protects intimacy. He explores classical literature, sacred music, homeschooling and choirs as ways to form taste. He also examines attrition, building local Catholic culture, and careful media engagement.

Fr. Jason Charron, a Catholic priest and evangelist experienced in Marian pilgrimage ministry, shares pastoral tales of Muslims converting to Christ. He discusses Marian devotion as a bridge, moving pilgrims through sites like Ephesus, and powerful conversion stories from Rome to Egypt. Practical outreach, the recovery of pilgrimage, and cultivating fervent, joyful devotion are highlighted.

Dr. Thomas Madden, a medieval historian who has spent decades studying the Crusades and Byzantine-Venetian history, sets misconceptions straight. He traces crusading origins, explains why knights took the cross, and recounts the disastrous Fourth Crusade and sack of Constantinople. He also discusses Templars, Saladin, and how medieval piety shaped warfare.

Dr. Scott Hahn, Catholic theologian and convert who writes and teaches on faith and conversion. He reflects on what he would tell his younger self about prayer, spiritual direction, and balancing zeal with humility. Conversations touch on navigating family relationships, the role of the Rosary, and pastoral approaches to sharing the faith.

Joe Heschmeyer, Catholic apologist known for debating Mormon theology, joins to unpack LDS doctrinal quirks and why some theological claims clash with classical theism. He explains contested teachings like Adam‑God and rejection of creatio ex nihilo. They also tackle the toxicity of online apologetics, practical dating tips, and strategies to break phone addiction.

Brian Holdsworth, Catholic podcaster known for faith-and-culture conversations, shares personal stories and practical tips on fasting and spiritual discipline. They explore non-food fasts like screens and music. Short-term zeal vs sustainable practice is highlighted. Practical ideas and how to adapt penances to health and vocation are offered.

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., a Dominican priest and Thomistic Institute educator who studies Eucharistic theology and devotion, joins to explore Eucharistic miracles and the reality of Christ’s presence. He discusses famous cases like Lanciano and Buenos Aires, scientific tests on miraculous hosts, processions that saved towns, and practical ways to deepen Eucharistic prayer and detect pride in ourselves.

A dive into the murky history behind St. Valentine and how multiple early martyrs may have shaped his story. Stories include a bishop famed for miraculous healings and a priest said to have secretly married soldiers. The episode explores how traditions form, memory and legacy, and closes with a heartfelt prayer for lovers and the wounded.

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., Dominican priest, Thomistic scholar, and podcaster. They reminisce about early tech troubles, roasting old video sets, studio moves and relic-filled spaces. Fr. Gregory offers advice for aspiring podcasters and explains the meaning and practice of a liturgical Epiphany blessing for the new studio.

Trent Horn, Catholic apologist and author known for outreach and apologetics work, shares candid stories about faith, suffering, and public discourse. He discusses online toxicity and why he now shares scripts with critics. Conversation covers Gen Z struggles, dating culture, rebuilding parish life, and practical steps for those curious about Catholicism.