Why does modern culture feel so confused, divided, and disconnected from truth?

In this episode of A Reason for Hope, host Mario Costabile sits down with Catholic author, speaker, and philosopher Bobby Angel to unpack the postmodern predicament—how we arrived here, why ideas truly have consequences, and how the Catholic faith offers clarity, hope, and healing in a fractured world.

Drawing from philosophy, theology, culture, and lived experience, Bobby explains:

What postmodernism really is (and what it’s rebelling against)

Why truth, beauty, and meaning matter for human flourishing

How relativism and subjectivism fuel cultural confusion

The connection between philosophy, mental health, and identity

How Catholics can respond to gender dysphoria, polarization, and digital chaos with truth and compassion

Why faith and reason must work together, not against each other

How the Church can evangelize boldly—without losing mercy

This conversation tackles some of the most pressing issues facing parents, educators, young adults, and the Church today—while offering a hopeful roadmap grounded in Christ, the saints, and the beauty of the Catholic intellectual tradition.

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⏰Timecode⏰

00:00 Introduction

01:12 Start of Interview

02:22 Exploring the Postmodern Predicament

06:16 Why Ideas Have Consequences

10:15 Common Philosophical Dilemmas in Our Society

12:50 Navigating Truth in the Digital Age

17:12 Postmodernism and Political Division

22:13 Navigating Information Overload and Discerning Truth

27:43 The Church's Role in Digital Evangelization

30:22 Understanding Gender Dysphoria in a Postmodern Context

37:04 The Role of Adults in Guiding Youth

39:39 How Bobby's book can help!

42:45 Final Remarks