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 287 – A Place For Beauty
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?
Episode 281 – Papal Health
This week, AJ brings up Pope Francis' current health situation and talks with Brandon about the Pope's broader role in Christianity. Even if you aren't Catholic, the Papacy remains influential.
Episode 277 – The Little Priests of Middle Earth
This week, AJ and Brandon continue looking at Middle Earth and Christ's three offices being depicted. This time, it's with a look at the priesthood as seen in Gollum and Frodo (and Sam).