Where Faith and Reason Intersect
In this podcast, Trent Horn gives you an entertaining, informative, and practical explanation of the Catholic faith as well as interviews with the best writers and speakers in the Church today.
A behind the curtain dive into high-impact stories that matter, sometimes stemming beyond the thrill of sports, yet always tying back in.
What does an old Soldier, unhinged redneck and MMA fighter have in common? This show! Listen in to Brock Washington @DaWorseTwetrHur, Matt Lofton @Matt_Lofton, and Dillon Fraley as they range from the latest MMA news, current events and the latest bizarre experiences this blue rock has to offer. Special guest from all walks of life and we are never afraid to dive deep as we can into any topic. No agenda and no scripts.
R
Reason and Theology Show – Reason and Theology


Michael Lofton and William Albrecht review Albrecht’s debate with Pastor Bruce Bennett (available for Patrons only at https://www.patreon.com/reasonandtheo…). During the show, Pastor Bennett joins the chat and accuses Lofton and Albrecht of slandering him and joins the live stream for a lively discussion! https://reasonandtheology.com/wp-content/up…
T
The Counsel of Trent


1
#389 – Answering Sedevacantism (with Michael Lofton)
33:53
33:53
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:53
Is Pope Francis not the real Pope? Has the office of the papacy been vacant since Vatican II because the Popes embraced heresy? In this episode Trent sits down with Michael Lofton of Reason and Theology to examine sedevacantism and explore how to refute this unfortunate schism within the Church.By Catholic Answers
Michael Lofton discusses Eastern Orthodoxy and its relation to women in the liturgy, especially deaconesses. He addresses the schism between Moscow and Constantinople in Eastern Orthodoxy and also shows some similarities between the ambiguities of Vatican II with Nicaea. He then takes live questions on a wide rang of questions. About Michael: Micha…
B
Baltimore Sports & Beyond with Bobby Trosset

1
NBC's Cris Collinsworth talks Ravens-Bills
19:57
19:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
19:57
Bobby welcomes in former NFL quarterback and current broadcaster Cris Collinsworth ahead of his Ravens-Bills Divisional Round call, alongside Al Michaels, on primetime NBC.By Bobby Trosset
T
The Counsel of Trent


1
#391 - The disaster that scares me the most
31:44
31:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
31:44
Trent usually tries to be prepared for any disaster but in this episode he reveals the one calamity that scares him the most, how it could realistically happen, and how he’s still going to prepare for it.By Catholic Answers
T
The Counsel of Trent


1
#390 – DIALOGUE: Free will, God, and sociopaths with hammers
1:30:11
1:30:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:30:11
In this episode Trent sits down with former Christian Sam Devis and explores his concerns about free will, objective morality, and evolution as a guest on his podcast When Belief Dies.By Catholic Answers
T
The Counsel of Trent


1
#388 – The Secret History of Time Travel in Fiction
38:58
38:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:58
It’s time to go back to the future . . . and the past! In this free-for-all-Friday Trent reveals the secret history of time travel in fiction and dives into the paradoxes authors try to evade when they use time travel in their stories.By Catholic Answers
Ahead of Baltimore's Wild Card postseason matchup with the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Ravens Pro Bowl fullback Pat Ricard joins Bobby to discuss his preparation for the playoffs, a Pro Bowl honor, just how many nicknames he has, and more.By Bobby Trosset
T
The Counsel of Trent


1
#387 – Catholic end-of-life ethics and rationing “Covid-care”
39:19
39:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
39:19
In the first episode of 2021, Trent addresses a topic requested by many of his patrons and shows how it applies to recent events related to surges of Covid-19.By Catholic Answers
R
Reason and Theology Show – Reason and Theology


Michael Lofton discusses Pope Leo the great and his position of conciliar fundamentalism and shows the irony in it. He also engages Vatican II and whether it taught anything infallibly. He addresses the concept of communion for the Orthodox before Vatican II. Lastly, he takes live questions.By Michael Lofton
Show Description: Dr. John Rao discusses the concepts of Regalism, Catholic Monarchy, and the current state of politics in the world. Guest Bio: Associate professor of history at St. John’s University, director of the Roman Forum/Dietrich von Hildebrand Institute, and former president of Una Voce America. Check out Dr. Rao’s Church History Lectures…
R
Reason and Theology Show – Reason and Theology


Dr. Gavin Ortlund, a protestant pastor, discusses the Marian doctrines of perpetual virginity and the immaculate conception with the Catholic hosts of Reason & Theology.By Michael Lofton
B
Baltimore Sports & Beyond with Bobby Trosset

1
1-on-1 with Pro Football Hall of Famer James Lofton
20:20
20:20
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
20:20
Bobby welcomes CBS analyst, Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver and former NFL head coach James Lofton in for a conversation ahead of his Jaguars-Ravens Week 15 broadcast callBy Bobby Trosset
T
The Counsel of Trent


1
Merry Christmas from the Horns! (New episodes air 01/07/21)
3:01
3:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
3:01
Merry Christmas everyone! Trent and his family wish you many blessings over the Christmas season and in the New Year!By Catholic Answers
In this episode Trent breaks down a recent statement from the USCCB on the ethics of using Covid-19 vaccines given their connections to past abortion-related research.By Catholic Answers
T
The Counsel of Trent


1
#385 – Fighting Pornhub and the Scourge of Pornography
43:42
43:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
43:42
In this episode Trent examines a recent New York Times expose on Pornhub, reveals the porn industry's "dirty laundry," and describes how we as a culture must fight "Big porn." Trent also provides some practical tips for protecting your family from this pervasive sin.By Catholic Answers
B
Baltimore Sports & Beyond with Bobby Trosset

1
A conversation with NFL Hall of Famer Kurt Warner
21:28
21:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
21:28
Ahead of his Ravens-Browns call for Westwood One on Monday Night Football, Bobby welcomes Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl MVP Kurt Warner to the podcast.By Bobby Trosset
T
The Counsel of Trent


1
#384 – The Secret World of “Tourist Traps”
28:12
28:12
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:12
Trent and his family are on their way to Texas, so enjoy his thoughts about the famous “tourist traps” they pass and some more you can probably visit near you!By Catholic Answers
T
The Counsel of Trent


1
#383 – Questions about Fratelli Tutti, the Souls of Clones, and Abstinence Until Marriage
40:54
40:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
40:54
In today’s open mailbag episode Trent answers a variety of questions from his patrons, including on the justice of hell, the nature of human cloning, how to convince someone to save sex for marriage, and how to resolve an apparent conflict between Rerum Novarum and Fratelli Tutti.By Catholic Answers
T
The Counsel of Trent


1
#382– Back to Basics (and my new Catechism course!)
41:47
41:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
41:47
In this episode Trent reveals the first lesson in his new course on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. If you’d like to view future lessons become a premium subscriber at www.trenthornpodcast.com. You can also sign up your high schooler to take the full-course at www.homeschoolconnections.comBy Catholic Answers
T
The Counsel of Trent


1
#381 – Cartoons (religious and secular) that I watch with my kids
36:37
36:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:37
It feels like Saturday morning on this free-for-all-Friday! In this episode Trent shares his favorite religion and non-religious cartoons he loves to watch with his sons.By Catholic Answers
T
The Counsel of Trent


1
#380 - Sharing the Papacy with a Protestant (Part II)
35:57
35:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:57
In this episode Trent continues his discussion of the papacy with the Protestant YouTube channel “Gospel Simplicity.”By Catholic Answers
The Baltimore Ravens are (hopefully) nearing the end of what has become the worst COVID-19 outbreak in professional sports over a tense 10-day period. Ahead of his long-awaited Ravens-Steelers call, Bobby welcomes NBC's Mike Tirico in as this week's featured podcast guest.By Bobby Trosset
T
The Counsel of Trent


1
#379 - Sharing the Papacy with a Protestant (Part I)
31:17
31:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
31:17
Trent sits down for the Protestant YouTube channel “Gospel Simplicity” for a congenial interview on the nature of and evidence for the papacy.By Catholic Answers
R
Reason and Theology Show – Reason and Theology


Who is God in Islam and Christianity? How is revelation given in these two religions? What are the various denominations in Christianity and Islam? These questions, and more, will be answered by Dr. Khalil Andani and Luis Dizon.By Michael Lofton
Michael discusses the problem of Catholics who are quick to accuse someone else of heresy or call a particular view heretical. He also discusses the orthodoxy of baptism of desire.By Michael Lofton
R
Reason and Theology Show – Reason and Theology


Debate: Lofton vs. Ally – Does the New Testament Teach Jesus is God? Michael Lofton grew up in Israel and is a graduate of Christendom College Graduate School of Theology where he received his Master of Arts in Theological Studies. He is currently working on his Th.D. with Pontifex University and is writing his dissertation on the Magisterium. He h…
What happens to Jews and Muslims when they die according to the Catholic Church? Are they saved? Michael Lofton discusses this question, addresses many several misconceptions and answers live questions!By Michael Lofton
Michael Lofton discusses some difficulties with the Sedevacantist thesis and explains why they are not sustainable.By Michael Lofton
B
Baltimore Sports & Beyond with Bobby Trosset

1
A Thanksgiving special with former Raven Jacoby Jones
15:02
15:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
15:02
Former NFL wide receiver and return specialist Jacoby Jones, who spent three seasons and won a Super Bowl in Baltimore, is Bobby's featured guest ahead of Ravens-Steelers on Thanksgiving. Jacoby talks about his new role as Calvert Hall football's wide receivers coach, how he's enjoyed life after football and where he sees the 2020 Ravens going.…
T
The Counsel of Trent


1
#378 – Old Testament Canon Debate De-brief
35:01
35:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:01
In this episode Trent unpacks his recent debate with Steve Christie on the Protestant Old Testament canon and the deuterocanonical books of scripture with fellow Catholic apologists Gary Michuta and William Albrecht.By Catholic Answers
R
Reason and Theology Show – Reason and Theology


Luis Dizon discusses some of the problems he encountered when he tried to read a portion of the Catechism of the Catholic Church to the Toronto “Catholic” School Board. Check out the original video of the school board here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqWvGTs6HDM&feature=youtu.beBy Michael Lofton
Bobby Talks with Ravens Safety DeShon Elliott about Slowing Down Titans running Back Derrick Henry and the Outlook for the Ravens Defense the Rest of the Season. Also ESPN Reporters Turron Davenport and Jamison Hensley join Bobby to talk about what both The Ravens and Titans are looking at coming in to this Game.…
Michael Lofton answers whether dogma can develop and in what sense a theologian may speak about the development of dogma. References are made to documents from the International Theological Commission and the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Examples are also given from Boniface VIII’s Unam Sanctam to Pope Pius IXth and Lumen Gentium of …
The Very. Rev. Abbot Treephon is Igumen of All-Merciful Saviour Monastery on Vashon Island. He has a daily blog entitled The Morning Offering and a show on Ancient Faith Radio by the same name. He also has a book by the name The Morning Offering available on amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Offeri… Visit: https://vashonmonks.com/ and http…
Michael Lofton answers live calls about Pope Francis, Vatican II, Unam Sanctam, the Magisterium, religious liberty and more!By Michael Lofton
T
The Counsel of Trent


1
#377 - Tips for Buying and Selling a House
32:45
32:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:45
In this Free-for-all-Friday Trent shares his recent and not so recent "real estate adventures" and offers you tips to make buying or selling a home slightly less painful.By Catholic Answers
In this episode Trent explains the history of the movement that denies Jesus existed and answers their objections to the evidence for the historical existence of Jesus of Nazareth.By Catholic Answers
T
The Counsel of Trent


1
#375 – Covid-19 Vaccines and Catholic Morality
40:18
40:18
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
40:18
In this episode Trent sits down with Fr. Matthew Schneider to discuss the moral issues related to recent Covid-19 vaccine candidates such as whether they are connected to experiments done on aborted fetuses and what the Church teaches about using vaccines that were derived through illicit means.By Catholic Answers
Ahead of his Ravens-Patriots call on Sunday Night Football, Bobby welcomes legendary NBC broadcaster Al Michaels in for a conversation to preview the Week 10 matchup in Foxborough.By Bobby Trosset
T
The Counsel of Trent


1
#374 – DEBATE: Should Christians accept the Protestant Old Testament canon? (with Steve Christie)
2:02:13
2:02:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:02:13
In this debate hosted on Matt Fradd’s Pints with Aquinas podcast, Trent takes on Steve Christie, author of “Why Protestant Bibles are Smaller” to debate the Protestant Old Testament canon and the deuterocanonical books of scripture.By Catholic Answers
R
Reason and Theology Show – Reason and Theology


Mr. Wehmhoff speaks about the doctrinal warfare of the CIA. He addresses problems with John Courtney Murray and his influence at Vatican II. He also speaks about Dignitatis Humanae and the Catholic concept of regulating speech vs. the concept of free speech in the United States of America. David’s Book on John Courtney Murray may be found here: htt…
In this episode Trent reveals the four living Protestant apologists and thinkers that have shaped his work and helped him become a better apologist.By Catholic Answers
R
Reason and Theology Show – Reason and Theology


Dr. Minerd delivers his second lecture on the Prima Pars of Aquinas’s Summa Theologiae. He discusses whether it can be demonstrated if God exists, whether he is simple, whether he is pure act, etc.By Michael Lofton
Delorians? The Superbowl shuffle? Nuclear close calls? Get out your synthesizer and shoulder pads as Trent reveals the things he loves from the 1980’s!By Catholic Answers
T
The Counsel of Trent


1
#371 – Secrets of Baptism and Confirmation
37:54
37:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:54
When can kids actually be confirmed? Could an atheist baptize someone? Check out how Trent answers these and others questions in this special episode on the sacraments of initiation.By Catholic Answers
R
Reason and Theology Show – Reason and Theology


Bishop Barron, Tim Staples, Pope Francis and Eastern Orthodoxy Michael Lofton addresses Bishop Robert Barron endorsing Fr. James Martin’s new book. He also engages Tim Staples who claims the Vatican’s clarification vindicated Pope Francis and also answers whether Eastern Orthodoxy is a valid alternative to Catholicism in light of its scandals.…
T
The Counsel of Trent


1
#370 – Unusually Enjoyable Atheists on Twitter
39:54
39:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
39:54
Trent sits down with Ben Watkins of Real Atheology to talk about why most Internet atheism is garbage and how the “Real atheologians” are taking on the best cases for the existence of God.By Catholic Answers
B
Baltimore Sports & Beyond with Bobby Trosset

1
What Marlon Humphrey's positive COVID-19 test means
28:02
28:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:02
It's been an eventful start to the month of November for the Baltimore Ravens, first losing in down-to-the-wire fashion against their rival Pittsburgh, and now dealing with the uncertainty surrounding team health after Marlon Humphrey's announcement that he has tested COVID-19 positive. Bobby once again welcomes former baltimoreravens.com editor Sa…
Robert A. Marro Jr. On Fr. Malachi Martin Robert A. Marro Jr. discusses his personal friendship with Fr. Malachi Martin, the documentary Hostage to the Devil, whether Fr. Martin was consecrated a bishop, responds to controversies surrounding him and testifies to his character.By Michael Lofton