This week, AJ and Brandon talk about the ways Brandon has felt the world around him shape him as they try and identify some ways to be in the world without being of the world.
Episode 288 – Being In The World
Episode 287 – A Place For Beauty
This week, AJ and Brandon discuss beauty as a path to God. Why does it seem to be used so sparingly? How can it be used well?
Episode 286 – Toys and Icons
In this week's episode, Brandon and AJ continue looking at what CS Lewis says about different ways people consume art. How do we make sure to let the art do its work.
Episode 285 – Using Art
This week, Brandon brings some questions from a CS Lewis book on criticism to the pod. He and AJ discuss the difference between using art and being impacted on it and the dangers of using your passions.
Episode 284 – Take Me To Your Leader
This week, AJ and Brandon take their conversations about the pope and synods into a more personal conversation about how we are called to lead in our daily lives.
Episode 283 – Meetings About Meetings
This week, Brandon asks AJ about the Synod on Synodality and what those crazy Germans were getting up to. It's not breaking news, but it's a relevant discussion with the advantage of avoiding hot takes.
Episode 282 – Papal Politics
This week, Brandon asks AJ some follow ups on papal elections. How much of the election of a pope is about human, political machinations? How much is divine guidance by the Holy Spirit? How can we tell?