middle ages

Roman Catholic History & The Papacy Critiqued & The Ukraine Schism Explained – Fr John Whiteford

Fr John Whiteford returns to join me in giving a critique of the Roman Catholic system and its history, including the historical evolutions and revolutions fostered by the institution of the papacy itself, particularly historically and ecclesiologically. From the Gregorian reforms to the New Testament passages usually used, we cover the problems in the papal […]

Aquinas, Aristotle & The Insights of Scholastic Philosophy – Tim Gordon with Jay Dyer

Aristo-Scholastic specialist Tim Gordon joins me to cover the five desiderata and how they solve some of the philosophical issues of their time. We will also comment on the value and high status Aristotle had for certain common saints between Orthodoxy and Rome, like St. Maximos and St. John of Damascus. We will also discuss […]

Filioque Debate Review: Ubi Petrus Vs Militant Thomist – Jay, Snek, David

We are going to analyze and deconstruct the recent debate between Ubi and Militant Thomas concerning he Filioque. Their debate focused on the theological and historical issues, but were the citations accurate from MT? Do the Cappadocians teach what MT attributes to them? Snek and David join me. “All the things the Father has belong […]

Church, Papacy, Schism: The Bizarre Metaphysics of the Papacy – Jay Dyer

 Today we will look at a classic work that critiques the papacy from a different vantage point.  In an atmosphere of debate that is dominated by throwing outdated, debunked and forgery-based arguments back and forth: Dr. Sherrard’s book is an excellent philosophical critique of the papacy, or more properly philosophical theology.   Although we […]

Philosophy & Revelation: The Pseud-Space Podcast #6 – Jay Dyer / Neuroposter Podcast

 Our friend Neuroposter is now Orthodox and ha a new podcast called The Pseud Space – he asked for a discussion on the controversial topic of faith and reason.  how does revelation relate to philosophy?  In what sense is there a philosophy of nature or natural revelation?  What about natural theology and the early […]

True & False Mysticism: St Gregory Palamas & the Energies – Fr Moody / Jay Dyer

 Fr Chris Moody returns after too long a hiatus to discuss the theology of St Gregory Palmas in more depth.  We will cover the uncreated energies and grace, the notion of a true mysticism as found in hesychia, the new translation and forthcoming publication of Apodiectic Treatise on the Holy Spirit by St Gregory, […]

Philosophy, Universals & Divine Conceptualism: Feser, Aristotle & Augustine (Half)


Today I will be taking Dr. Feser’s Five Proofs book and analyzing the pros and cons.  I will start with the chapter “Augustinian Proofs” since it comes the closest to the transcendental argument for God, as well as looking at other works about the inadequacy of bare monotheism, St Basil Vs Aristotle’s “great architect of the universe god” and thus no natural theology in the Thomistic sense, as well as some rejoinders to these problems from St. Maximos, as well as Q n A and super chats.  The full lecture is for paid subs to JaysAnalysis.

 

The Multiverse & Big Philosophy Talk – Jimbob + Jay Dyer


Made by JimB0b joins me to discuss big philosophy questions in relation to debate, logic, life, meaning and the arts.  We will be covering atheistic materialism and its assumptions, Neoplatonism and its insights, how math relates to metaphysics, the question of the one and the many – what it is and how it relates to ontology and more! Live at 9Pm CST

 

Anselm’s Ontological Argument & John Duns Scotus – Dyer / Fr Sorem (Half)


Fr Dcn Dr Ananias Sorem joins me to discuss two important Roman Catholic figures: Anselm of Canterbury and John Duns Scotus.  We will cover the insights here and there, but mainly focus on the weaknesses in these theologians and how they do not actually provide any bridge between “Palamism” and latin theology.  The second half of this talk is available for subscribers. Live at 530 PM CST