The Contemplating Christian contemplates corporal and capital punishment. We are specifically discussing if pain should be used as a punishment and the benefits that it would have for society. It seems barbaric, but perhaps, it deserves a second thought.

The Contemplating Christian contemplates the vice of insensibility. We talk about virtue ethics and the golden mean. Licentiousness is talked about more and is an excess of virtue - insensibility would be deficiency of virtue. As Christians, we are allowed to be pleased and feel good.

The Contemplating Christian contemplates the reality of death. We are called as Christians to remember our death. This has been a practice for ages. We recall writings from Thomas A Kempis in this video and discussion.

The Contemplating Christian contemplates disordered emotions, goals, and community. The discussion is based on an article by Ed Feser.

The Contemplating Christian contemplates how to interact with culture. There are four tools we can adopt from Herman Bavinck. One must stay orthodox yet still engage with the culture.

The Contemplating Christian contemplates the doctrine of friendship. Aquinas, Aristotle, Dante, Lewis, and the Church all agree. Friendship is the number one thing a time traveling monk would have difficulty adapting to in the modern era.

The Contemplating Christian contemplates theology proper. We discuss the attributes of classical theism. Additionally, we point out the problems with opposing views like personal theism. God is immutable, impassible, timeless/eternal, and simple. The God of classical theism is present in the Bible and tradition. Please enjoy the introduction to these ideas!

The Contemplating Christian contemplates the nature of evil. We go through St. Augustine and his thoughts from The Enchiridion on Faith, Hope, and Love.

The Contemplating Christian contemplates the function of fantasy and stories. The Ethics of Elfland has a serious consequence in the Christian worldview.

The Contemplating Christian contemplates about the Lord's Supper. We discuss the benefits, beliefs, and misconceptions - we also think about the metaphysics and administration of the Supper.