Is religious belief a betrayal of the intellect because it isn’t scientific or because it’s “faith without evidence”? In this episode, I examine challenges from thinkers like Richard Dawkins, Lawrence Krauss, and Stephen Hawking, and argue that scientism refutes itself and that Christian faith is rooted in evidence—not blind belief.

If Jesus “paid it all” on the Cross, why would Christians need to do penance—especially during Lent? In this episode, we unpack the common objection, walk through St. Thomas Aquinas’s explanation of participation in Christ’s Passion, and look at Colossians 1:24 to show why penance doesn’t undermine the sufficiency of the Cross—but actually flows from it.

In this episode of the Dr. Karlo podcast, we explore arguments for God’s existence, the problem of evil, divine simplicity, hell, providence, and the role of miracles in Christian apologetics.

Dr. Karlo Broussard discusses where Catholics often misstep when debating justification with Protestants—especially by muddying stages, terms, and the grace–works relationship—and how clearer biblical and Tridentine framing leads to more fruitful dialogue.

In this episode, Dr. Karlo critiques a popular Protestant argument for Sola Scriptura, showing that its appeal to biblical inspiration commits a logical fallacy by wrongly assuming that only inspired authorities can be infallible.

In this episode, Dr. Karlo Broussard refutes four counterarguments, showing they fail to undermine his interpretation of 1 John 5:13 or support the doctrine of eternal security.

Dr. Karlo Broussard challenges the idea that religion is for the uneducated by showing how data, expertise, and great thinkers reveal faith and reason as allies, not enemies.

In this episode, Dr. Karlo Broussard chats with Adrian Lawson from Sips with Serra about where Catholics go wrong when critiquing Sola Scriptura.

Karlo Broussard examines 1 John 5:13 and argues that the apostle John teaches confident hope in salvation grounded in persevering faith and love—not an absolute, once-and-for-all assurance of heaven.

Dr. Karlo Broussard answers critics by explaining why occasional failure or poor practice doesn’t justify giving up apologetics, while emphasizing the need to do it well and charitably.