The Counsel of Trent

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In this podcast, Trent Horn gives you an entertaining, informative, and practical explanation of the Catholic faith as well as interviews with the best writers and speakers in the Church today.... more

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Number 1: #1203 - One of the Silliest Reasons to Reject Christianity
In this episode, Trent Horn responds to Joe Rogan’s interview with linguist Daniel Everett and the claim that ancient religious history is unreliable simply because we weren’t there to see it. Trent explains why this objection misunderstands history, applies a double standard to Christianity, and wrongly treats modern “immediate experience” as the only reliable way to know truth. To support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/counseloftrent [NEW] Counsel of Trent merch: https://shop.catholic.com/apologists-alley/trent-horn-resources/ Be sure to keep up with our socials! https://www.tiktok.com/@counseloftrent https://www.twitter.com/counseloftrent https://www.instagram.com/counseloftrentpodcast 00:00 The “Too Long Ago” Objection 01:03 Daniel Everett and the Pirahã View of History 03:57 The Noble Savage Myth 06:43 Cultural Relativism and Moral Blind Spots 08:39 Christianity Isn’t Just an American Thing 09:53 Science, Religion, and Rediscoverable Truth 11:45 Jesus, the Resurrection, and Historical Evidence 14:08 C.S. Lewis on Skepticism About History 15:42 Modern Miracles and the Real Jesus
September 09, 202617min
Number 2: #1201 - How "Purity Culture" Became a Heresy
In this episode, Trent Horn explains the “damaged goods” heresy, the “sexual prosperity gospel,” and why true chastity is rooted in God’s mercy—not virginity, resentment, or guarantees of a perfect marriage. To support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/counseloftrent [NEW] Counsel of Trent merch: https://shop.catholic.com/apologists-alley/trent-horn-resources/ Be sure to keep up with our socials! https://www.tiktok.com/@counseloftrent https://www.twitter.com/counseloftrent https://www.instagram.com/counseloftrentpodcast
August 31, 202616min
Number 3: #1202 - Three Coincidences That Prove God Exists
In this episode, Trent Horn examines three major coincidences that make atheism increasingly difficult to accept: the fine-tuning of the universe, the strange reality of objective moral facts, and the massive number of miracle claims throughout history. Taken together, these point toward a universe that looks far more like the product of design, purpose, and divine action than random chance. The Argument for God Atheists Fear the Most: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jgh9M2z8n0 It's the Strongest Argument for God in History (SCCC pt 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk-2FdSVy10 Answering a Muslim Apologist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtVW7y4r4cE The BEST EVER Cumulative Case for God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erpKBoPQxN0 Miracles PROVE Catholicism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk2W9mKTzIQ To support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/counseloftrent [NEW] Counsel of Trent merch: https://shop.catholic.com/apologists-alley/trent-horn-resources/ Be sure to keep up with our socials! https://www.tiktok.com/@counseloftrent https://www.twitter.com/counseloftrent https://www.instagram.com/counseloftrentpodcast 00:00 Three Coincidences That Challenge Atheism 00:30 Coincidence #3: The Fine-Tuned Universe 03:50 Psychophysical Harmony and Consciousness 05:49 Coincidence #2: Moral Facts 09:13 Disturbing Moral Implications Without God 12:15 Coincidence #1: Miracles 14:07 Why Other Religious Miracle Claims Don’t Refute Catholicism 15:08 Miracles vs Alien Abductions 16:33 Final Resources and Closing
September 02, 202618min
Number 4: #1200 - FFAF: When Apologetics Isn't Enough (with Fr. Pine)
In this free-for-all-Friday Trent sits down with Fr. Pine to discuss when apologetics can hinder the spiritual life.
August 28, 202633min
Number 5: #1199 - How One of My Smartest Critics Returned to Faith in God
In this episode Trent sits down with former agnostic Joe Schmid @MajestyofReason to discuss his reversion to Catholicism. To support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/counseloftrent [NEW] Counsel of Trent merch: https://shop.catholic.com/apologists-alley/trent-horn-resources/ Be sure to keep up with our socials! https://www.tiktok.com/@counseloftrent https://www.twitter.com/counseloftrent https://www.instagram.com/counseloftrentpodcast 00:00 Joe Schmid Returns to Catholicism 02:39 Why Joe Responded to Trent’s Arguments 05:55 Charity, Confidence, and Serious Debate 09:16 Divine Hiddenness and the Search for Truth 12:50 Joe’s Catholic Upbringing 16:10 Evolution and the First Wobble in Faith 18:36 The Problem of Evil and Deconversion 23:32 New Atheism, Skepticism, and Intellectual Pride 27:30 From Atheism to Agnosticism 29:37 Josh Rasmussen and Serious Theistic Arguments 35:35 Why Theism Became a Live Option Again 40:23 Choosing Philosophy Over Biology 44:41 Joe’s Years as an Agnostic 48:54 Fine-Tuning, Psychophysical Harmony, and Miracles 55:20 Changing the Mind vs Changing the Heart 1:00:30 Miracles, Naturalism, and the Case for God 1:04:33 Eucharistic Miracles, Lourdes, and Catholic Evidence 1:10:11 Why Joe Wasn’t Ready for Catholicism 1:13:07 The Problem of Evil and Animal Suffering 1:22:41 Fatima, Padre Pio, and the Pull Toward Catholicism 1:23:44 The Saints and the Change of Heart 1:35:12 The Call to Sainthood and Leaving Sin Behind 1:38:10 Fatima and Padre Pio as Catholic Evidence 1:42:40 Why Catholic Miracles Point to Catholicism 1:50:50 Testing Miracles by Their Fruits 1:57:22 Catholic Miracles and the Resurrection 2:01:41 What Comes Next for Joe Schmid? 2:06:11 Final Encouragement and Closing
August 25, 20262h 7min