The Passing Currents Podcast

In this, the final episode of The Passing Currents Podcast, the boys revisit the poem by Karol Wojtyla that originally gave their podcast its name, and reflect on this project, what it was, and where we all must go from here.

From Brian and Eric, to all of you who tuned in or came on the show over the last four years, we are unspeakably grateful. Thank you for allowing us to spend this time with you. It has shaped us in more ways than we can express.

A quick update on the status of the Passing Currents Podcast (and, while we’re on the mic again, some good ol’ recommendations).

After a long hiatus, the boys return...kind of. In light of recent events, and as a sort of warm-up for the impending return of the Passing Currents Podcast, we offer you this kinda-new episode. It is a talk on fear that Eric gave at Camp Summit a number of years ago. It was aired once before on the show (Episode 58, way back when), buuuuuuuut given the arguments the world is making these days for bein' afraid, we thought it was perhaps extra relevant, and worth reposting. We hope you enjoy, and we can't wait to get back to making new episodes for you all again soon.

Surprise! The boys come off of the hiatus for a surprise episode addressing concerns of how to continue to live and grow in faith amidst these times of uncertainty and isolation. Enjoy!

Recommended Reads: The Noonday Devil: Acedia, The Unnamed Evil of Our Times, Dom Jean-Charles Nault; The Power of Silence, Robert Cardinal Sarah; From the Depths of Our Hearts, Robert Cardinal Sarah and Papa Benny; Strangers to the City, Michael Casey; The Lord, Romano Guardini; Jesus of Nazareth trilogy, Papa Benny; The Life of Christ, Fulton J. Sheen; To Know Christ Jesus, Frank Sheed; The Thrawn Trilogy, Timothy Zahn.

Recommended Prayers: Litany of Trust; the freakin’ Rosary; special recognition of Sunday as a day of rest and prayer.

This week, we DON’T have a brand new interview. Instead, Brian and Eric discuss an interesting encounter that Brian had with an acquaintance of his who objected to the very premise of the podcast: that is, whether or not Eric and Brian have a right to ask what another person believes, and whether or not that person has a right to ask similar things of them. The boys also discuss a question that this individual offered about why (in his words) we have to “pay to pray.” And finally: stick around until the end of the episode for a very important podcast announcement! ENJOY!

(and yes, the title makes sense when you listen to the episode)

This week, the boys tackle four issues brought up by Eric’s interview with Aaron:

First, they address a question Aaron brought up during the interview: if no one had tied you about God, would you believe?

Why does it matter that your life philosophy be true? That is, if it’s false but it makes you and others around you happy, why is that not enough?

What is the relationship between eternal life and moral obedience in this life? (look out; we gon quote some VERITATIS SPLENDOR up in here)

What’s the deal with death?

Enjoy!

Recommended Reads: Veritatis Splendor, Papa JP; Matthew 19.

This week, Eric sits down for an interview with his buddy Aaron, a professed atheist, and they talk about everyone’s favorite light-hearted topic: DEATH. Along with various related topics. ENJOY!

This week, Brian and Eric discuss Brian's interview with Mark. They specific address the ideological divide in Catholicism and what concrete steps we might take to begin to bridge that gap and promote actual, productive conversation.

Recommended Reads: YOU SHOULD ACTUALLY READ VATICAN II DOCUMENTS

In this week's interview, Brian sits down with Rochester religion teacher Mark Neuring to try to answer the question: must we apply political terms to Catholic communities? In the end, Mark challenges listeners to do something positive for change. Enjoy!

This week, Brian and Eric tackle the two questions from last week’s interview with Ostrich, namely: did Christ intend for there to be multiple denominations of Christianity, and who is Christ coming back to save? The boys discuss modern Christianity’s approach to denominational differences, who Christ is coming to save (spoiler: it’s e’erbody), and what the Church (through specifically Lumen Gentium) has to say about who WILL be saved.

Recommended Reads: Lumen Gentium (seriously, just read it); The Catechism of the Catholic Church; Catholic Christianity, Dr. Peter Kreeft.