Ex Umbris

Ex Umbris

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Ex Umbris episodes

  • 62 The Grammar of Reality: Realism, Nominalism and Exegesis

    In this podcast episode, Dr. Gerard McLarney and Dr. Brett Fawcett discuss a classical approach to interpreting the world, including scripture, art, and nature. They emphasize exegesis, drawing meaning out of a text, rather than isogesis, reading meaning into it. They explore the concept of the Logos, the divine word and underlying reason of the universe, arguing that it is reflected in creation. The hosts contrast realism, where words correspond to real essences, with nominalism, where words are seen as arbitrary labels. They then connect these concepts to classical education which emphasizes the importance of grammar as a way to understand the structure of the universe.

    The hosts explain that the world can be understood through analogies, and they introduce a four-fold method of interpreting scripture and art, encompassing literal, allegorical, moral, and anagogical meanings. They highlight the importance of both scripture and grace in guiding our understanding and suggest that art should be considered in the "light of the eternal light". Ultimately, they argue that proper interpretation should lead to a deeper love for God and neighbor. The hosts conclude by saying that in the next episode they will apply these ideas to a specific song.


    Dr. Gerard McLarney and Dr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in: Intellect, Character and Spirituality.

    As part of a larger online outreach school with Elk Island Catholic Schools, St. Isidore aims to deliver a joyful Classical Catholic Education. #ChestertonAcademy #ChestertonSchoolNetwork #classicaleducation #catholiceducation #joyfulcatholic

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    36 min
  • 61 Gospel of Mark (Selective Mutism Part 2)

    Are you struggling to hear God's voice in your life? Do you ever feel like you're speaking when you should be silent, or staying silent when you should be speaking up?This episode of the ExUmbris Podcast explores the theme of silence and speech in the Gospel of Mark. Join us as we examine the disciples' struggles with fear, doubt, and failure, and discover how Jesus calls us to overcome our spiritual muteness and boldly proclaim the Gospel.
    We'll look at key episodes like Peter's denial of Jesus, the healing of the deaf and mute man, and the boy possessed by a mute spirit, and we'll uncover the surprising ways that God speaks, even in the midst of silence. Tune in to discover:

    ●How to identify and overcome the "mute spirit" in your own life

    ●The power of crying out to God in faith, even when you feel doubt

    ●The importance of listening for God's voice in unexpected places

    ●The hope and possibility of new life in Christ, even when it seems like God is silent

    Dr. Gerard McLarney and Dr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in: Intellect, Character and Spirituality.

    As part of a larger online outreach school with Elk Island Catholic Schools, St. Isidore aims to deliver a joyful Classical Catholic Education. #ChestertonAcademy #ChestertonSchoolNetwork #classicaleducation #catholiceducation #joyfulcatholic

    https://chesterton.eics.ab.ca/

    https://silc.eics.ab.ca/

    https://www.facebook.com/ChestertonSILC

    https://twitter.com/ChestertonSilc

    https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsilc/

    https://www.youtube.com/@SILCChestertonAcademy/about


    1 hr 9 min
  • 60 Exploring Ontological Arguments

    In this episode of the Ex Umbris podcast, Dr. Gerard McLarney and Dr. Fawcett delve into the ontological argument for the existence of God, tracing its development from Anselm through to Kant, Hegel, and modern interpretations. They discuss its philosophical implications, its challenges, and the ways it has shaped theological and philosophical thought over centuries.

    Dr. Gerard McLarney and Dr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in: Intellect, Character and Spirituality.

    As part of a larger online outreach school with Elk Island Catholic Schools, St. Isidore aims to deliver a joyful Classical Catholic Education. #ChestertonAcademy #ChestertonSchoolNetwork #classicaleducation #catholiceducation #joyfulcatholic

    https://chesterton.eics.ab.ca/

    https://silc.eics.ab.ca/

    https://www.facebook.com/ChestertonSILC

    https://twitter.com/ChestertonSilc

    https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsilc/

    https://www.youtube.com/@SILCChestertonAcademy/about



    58 min
  • 59 Selective Mutism in the Gospel of Mark

    Explore an intriguing aspect of Jesus' behavior in the Gospel of Mark - his moments of silence during crucial events. This podcast examines instances where Jesus remains quiet when we might expect him to speak, particularly during his trial before crucifixion. We'll discuss possible interpretations of this silence, including theological significance, literary device, and even a comparison to the modern concept of selective mutism. Join us for a fascinating look at how Jesus' selective silence adds depth to Mark's narrative and continues to spark scholarly debate.


    Dr. Gerard McLarney and Dr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in: Intellect, Character and Spirituality.

    As part of a larger online outreach school with Elk Island Catholic Schools, St. Isidore aims to deliver a joyful Classical Catholic Education. #ChestertonAcademy #ChestertonSchoolNetwork #classicaleducation #catholiceducation #joyfulcatholic

    https://chesterton.eics.ab.ca/

    https://silc.eics.ab.ca/

    https://www.facebook.com/ChestertonSILC

    https://twitter.com/ChestertonSilc

    https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsilc/

    https://www.youtube.com/@SILCChestertonAcademy/about



    58 min
  • 58 Psalm 51 Part Two

    Welcome back, listeners! Today we're continuing our exploration of Psalm 51, one of the most powerful and moving psalms in the Bible. In our last episode, we began unpacking the rich layers of meaning in this ancient prayer of repentance attributed to King David. 

    In this episode, we'll be diving deeper into:

    1. The concept of renewal and rebirth in Psalm 51

    2. The imagery of bones, hearts, and spirits

    3. The role of sacrifice and how it relates to praise

    4. The connection between personal repentance and community restoration

    Dr. Gerard McLarney and Dr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in: Intellect, Character and Spirituality.

    As part of a larger online outreach school with Elk Island Catholic Schools, St. Isidore aims to deliver a joyful Classical Catholic Education. #ChestertonAcademy #ChestertonSchoolNetwork #classicaleducation #catholiceducation #joyfulcatholic

    https://chesterton.eics.ab.ca/

    https://silc.eics.ab.ca/

    https://www.facebook.com/ChestertonSILC

    https://twitter.com/ChestertonSilc

    https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsilc/

    https://www.youtube.com/@SILCChestertonAcademy/about


    57 min
  • 57 Psalm 51 Part One

    We are back...finally... Season 3 launch. Start up for teachers is NO JOKE!

    This podcast explores the rich symbolism and theological depth of Psalm 51, a powerful prayer of repentance attributed to King David. Our esteemed Dr. Duo discuss how Psalm 51 connects to Old Testament rituals like the red heifer sacrifice and the use of hyssop for purification, while also foreshadowing Christian themes of baptism and Christ's sacrifice. Dr. Mclarney and Dr. Fawcett highlight how the Psalm expresses a universal human need for divine mercy and cleansing from sin, making it a timeless and relatable text for people of faith.
    Dr. Gerard McLarney and Dr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in: Intellect, Character and Spirituality.

    As part of a larger online outreach school with Elk Island Catholic Schools, St. Isidore aims to deliver a joyful Classical Catholic Education. #ChestertonAcademy #ChestertonSchoolNetwork #classicaleducation #catholiceducation #joyfulcatholic

    https://chesterton.eics.ab.ca/

    https://silc.eics.ab.ca/

    https://www.facebook.com/ChestertonSILC

    https://twitter.com/ChestertonSilc

    https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsilc/

    https://www.youtube.com/@SILCChestertonAcademy/about


    53 min
  • 56 The Scoop on Detective Stories Part 2

    Part 2! Can the riddle of the universe be solved? The mystery genre holds out hope that it can be. Dr. Christopher Chan, international goodwill ambassador for Agathachristie.com and contributing editor to Gilbert Magazine, joins Scholarch McLarney and Schoolman Fawcett to discuss the Biblical and civilizational origins of the detective story and what its continued popularity tells us about people's need for answers today.
    Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in: Intellect, Character and Spirituality.
    As part of a larger online outreach school with Elk Island Catholic Schools, St. Isidore aims to deliver a joyful Classical Catholic Education.
    #chestertonacademy
    #ChestertonSchoolNetwork #classicaleducation #catholiceducation #joyfulcatholic

    46 min
  • 55 The Scoop on Detective Stories Discussions with Dr. Christopher Chan

    Part 1 here first! Can the riddle of the universe be solved? The mystery genre holds out hope that it can be. Dr. Christopher Chan, international goodwill ambassador for Agathachristie.com and contributing editor to Gilbert Magazine, joins Scholarch McLarney and Schoolman Fawcett to discuss the Biblical and civilizational origins of the detective story and what its continued popularity tells us about people's need for answers today.


    Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in: Intellect, Character and Spirituality.

    As part of a larger online outreach school with Elk Island Catholic Schools, St. Isidore aims to deliver a joyful Classical Catholic Education.

    #chestertonacademy

    #ChestertonSchoolNetwork #classicaleducation #catholiceducation #joyfulcatholic


    https://chesterton.eics.ab.ca/

    https://silc.eics.ab.ca/

    https://www.facebook.com/ChestertonSILC

    https://twitter.com/ChestertonSilc

    https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsilc/

    https://www.youtube.com/@SILCChestertonAcademy/about




    12 min
  • 54 St. Anselm's Ontological Argument: Explain and Revisited

    Can you know that God exists just by thinking about what the word "God" means? Anselm suggests that--with the help of God's grace--perhaps you can. Scholarch McLarney and Schoolman Fawcett discuss what the "ontological argument" of the Proslogion says (and doesn't say) and how to respond to the objections to the argument raised by Gaunilo and Thomas Aquinas.

    Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in: Intellect, Character and Spirituality.

    As part of a larger online outreach school with Elk Island Catholic Schools, St. Isidore aims to deliver a joyful Classical Catholic Education. #ChestertonAcademy #ChestertonSchoolNetwork #classicaleducation #catholiceducation #joyfulcatholic

    https://chesterton.eics.ab.ca/

    https://silc.eics.ab.ca/

    https://www.facebook.com/ChestertonSILC

    https://twitter.com/ChestertonSilc

    https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsilc/

    https://www.youtube.com/@SILCChestertonAcademy/about


    55 min
  • 53: The Descent of Christ's Basilikos Part 2

    In part 1, we sketched out the context of this passage in John 4. Here we continue our discussion of Christ’s Basilikos as a type of Adam and as well a New Adam and the significance of his descent in light of Christ’s descent into this world. 


    Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in: Intellect, Character and Spirituality.

    As part of a larger online outreach school with Elk Island Catholic Schools, St. Isidore aims to deliver a joyful Classical Catholic Education. #ChestertonAcademy #ChestertonSchoolNetwork #classicaleducation #catholiceducation #joyfulcatholic

    https://chesterton.eics.ab.ca/

    https://silc.eics.ab.ca/

    https://www.facebook.com/ChestertonSILC

    https://twitter.com/ChestertonSilc

    https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsilc/

    https://www.youtube.com/@SILCChestertonAcademy/about




    32 min

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Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett discuss various theological, philosophical, and literary topics in a way that corresponds to the four-year, four-theme structure of the Chesterton Academy. We…