In Episode 34 of the Catholic Frequency Podcast, host Shannon welcomes back Sean Barabee for the third installment of their 13-week series exploring Saint Augustine’s Confessions. This episode dives into Book 3, covering Augustine’s tumultuous years from ages 16 to 18 as he moves to Carthage, wrestling with lust, vainglory, and a misguided pursuit of love. The discussion traces his initial enchantment with Cicero’s philosophy, his rejection of Scripture due to pride, and his entanglement with the Manichean heresy