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Swimming Upstream is a podcast about life, liberty, and the pursuit of holiness. Hosted by Eric Sammons.... more
FAQs about Swimming Upstream:How many episodes does Swimming Upstream have?The podcast currently has 174 episodes available.
February 01, 201990: Is Time Travel Possible?Shows like Doctor Who and Star Trek have made time travel a staple of science fiction. And we all dream about time travel as well: can I go back and pick the winning lottery numbers? Can I go forward to see how my life turns out? But is time travel even possible, not just scientifically, but philosophically?...more28minPlay
January 29, 201989: Creation and OriginIn this episode, I present a lecture I recently gave at my parish on the creation and origin of man. It's obviously a controversial subject, and I tried to present what the Church allows and doesn't allow to be believed, while focusing on how to interpret the Biblical account from Genesis 1....more1h 1minPlay
January 25, 201988: The Government Shutdown: Is Government Itself Non-Essential?The Government Shutdown continues, which means that all "non-essential" personnel are currently furloughed. But this raises the question: what functions of government are essential? In this episode, I take a closer look at anarcho-capitalism, which would answer: no government functions are essential....more30minPlay
January 18, 201987: How the Pro-Life Movement Made Me CatholicToday is the March for Life and next week is the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion. Although legalized abortion has been a tragedy beyond comprehension, God has brought good out of the pro-life movement, including my conversion to Catholicism....more33minPlay
January 11, 201986: When Scandal Hits Closer to HomeThis week two institutions I admire—Opus Dei and the Franciscan University of Steubenville—were hit with separate scandals. This has led me to think about how we typically react to scandal and what our proper reaction should be....more31minPlay
January 08, 201985: We Must Help the Poor. But How?Helping the poor has in modern times become a "liberal" issue. But if you are a Christian, no matter your political leanings, you are obligated to help the poor. But what are the best ways to do that?...more37minPlay
December 28, 201884: Toward a Simpler 2019t's the end of the year, which means it's time for New Year's Resolutions. In this episode, I discuss my own resolution to live a simpler 2019, which is something Pope Francis also called for in his recent Christmas Eve homily....more32minPlay
December 21, 201883: What Must I Do To Be Saved?In a recent interview, Ben Shapiro asked Bishop Robert Barron, "I’m a Jew. I follow the Law. Can I go to Heaven?" Bishop Barron's response has led to a vigorous debate as to what is necessary for salvation. I tackle this issue in this episode, outlining my main practical and theological criticisms of Bishop Barron's answer....more0minPlay
December 18, 201882: Gender Distinctions and the LiturgyToday we face massive gender confusion in our culture. Men and women are said to be the exact same, and men can claim to be women, and women can claim to be men. I would argue that one of the best ways to combat this confusion can be found in how we celebrate the Mass....more0minPlay
December 14, 201881: The Five Meanings of FaithRecently my pastor asked me to sub for him in our adult catechism class at our parish. The topic to be covered was "faith." I decided to use the class to distinguish between the five different meanings of the word "faith"....more0minPlay
FAQs about Swimming Upstream:How many episodes does Swimming Upstream have?The podcast currently has 174 episodes available.