This is, by far, my favorite episode of yours so far, Austin. And I think it may be your most important as it takes a wider view of theology, through the lens of fiction. So much more interesting than those pedantically picking through fine points of theology where there is disagreement.
You have a plethora of amazing videos that are definitely worth watching, but that interview you did with Mr. Pierce? Wow! I never wanted it to end! It had me completely captivated from start to finish, keeping my attention every single second. What a thrilling experience!
28:37 I did this approach in my early twenties where I just read whatever I could get my hands on for the sake of being able to say I am well read. Now that I am in my 30s with young kids, I am going back and re-reading some of those books and they are WAY more profound this second go around with more life experiences under my belt. I’m a lot slower than I use to be, but the quality is a lot higher. Haha
Great episode, Austin! Of all things good I was honestly impressed by some of the questions you asked. I was really, really intrigued - above all - by the acuteness on you asking what a prideful reader would then look like, just after the more or less descriptive picture of a humble reader: that moment was insightful, I guess, because so many times we get the prescriptive idea(l) of what to be, but fail to grasp the prescription of what not to be. Not all things are - up to the millimeters - deductible from mere inversions or mere antonyms. Sometimes caveats are needed indeed. I particularly tend to think this very combination (to know what to be/ to know what not to be) is a more effective deontology than describing the mere positives. It’s much more in line with Christian (or particularly Catholic) moral theology, by the way. I was fascinated to learn about the connection between “pride and prejudice” in the posture of a reader, because it makes so much sense even in theology (and I guess I never thought about it before). Congrats! Very good topic and even better questions. 👏👏👏 Thanks!
I really appreciate this! Always helpful as an interviewer to know what resonates with people. I had a great time with this one, so I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I picked up Merchant of Venice on the weekend and last night I was literally thinking, “who was that guy that wrote about Shakespeare’s Catholicism again? I think merchant of Venice was one of his case studies…” After some searching I found Joseph’s book on Amazon. Can’t wait to watch this.
Austin, I’m reading a book about the old Yankees announcer Mel Allen. Does that count? Seriously, I just finished “Great Christian Thinkers” by Pope Benedict. Next up, “The Spirit of the Disciplines” by Dallas Willard. Then back to the early Desert Fathers.
Read Saint Faustina's Divine Mercy Diary it's full of things that Jesus revealed to her. “Souls who spread the honor of My mercy I shield through their entire lives as a tender mother her infant, and at the hour of death I will not be a Judge for them, but the Merciful Savior. At that last hour, a soul has nothing with which to defend itself except My mercy. Happy is the soul that during its lifetime immersed itself in the Fountain of Mercy, because justice will have no hold on it.” -Diary 1075 “Tell [all people], My daughter, that I am Love and Mercy itself. When a soul approaches Me with trust, I fill it with such an abundance of graces that it cannot contain them within itself, but radiates them to other souls.” -Diary 1074
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This is, by far, my favorite episode of yours so far, Austin. And I think it may be your most important as it takes a wider view of theology, through the lens of fiction. So much more interesting than those pedantically picking through fine points of theology where there is disagreement.
@@michaelmullard4292 glad you enjoyed it!
Looking forward to this one! If I see a Joseph Pearce video, I have to click on it…
Same! I was about to scroll on, when I recognised him - “ah, the clever ex-skinhead I love!” 😂
You have a plethora of amazing videos that are definitely worth watching, but that interview you did with Mr. Pierce? Wow! I never wanted it to end! It had me completely captivated from start to finish, keeping my attention every single second. What a thrilling experience!
I'm so glad to hear that! I really enjoyed this one too
I am currently reading the Dante’s Divine Comedy, and Kristin Lavransdatter . Haha!😆
28:37 I did this approach in my early twenties where I just read whatever I could get my hands on for the sake of being able to say I am well read. Now that I am in my 30s with young kids, I am going back and re-reading some of those books and they are WAY more profound this second go around with more life experiences under my belt. I’m a lot slower than I use to be, but the quality is a lot higher. Haha
Great episode, Austin! Of all things good I was honestly impressed by some of the questions you asked. I was really, really intrigued - above all - by the acuteness on you asking what a prideful reader would then look like, just after the more or less descriptive picture of a humble reader: that moment was insightful, I guess, because so many times we get the prescriptive idea(l) of what to be, but fail to grasp the prescription of what not to be. Not all things are - up to the millimeters - deductible from mere inversions or mere antonyms. Sometimes caveats are needed indeed. I particularly tend to think this very combination (to know what to be/ to know what not to be) is a more effective deontology than describing the mere positives. It’s much more in line with Christian (or particularly Catholic) moral theology, by the way. I was fascinated to learn about the connection between “pride and prejudice” in the posture of a reader, because it makes so much sense even in theology (and I guess I never thought about it before). Congrats! Very good topic and even better questions. 👏👏👏 Thanks!
I really appreciate this! Always helpful as an interviewer to know what resonates with people. I had a great time with this one, so I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I picked up Merchant of Venice on the weekend and last night I was literally thinking, “who was that guy that wrote about Shakespeare’s Catholicism again? I think merchant of Venice was one of his case studies…” After some searching I found Joseph’s book on Amazon.
Can’t wait to watch this.
Hope you enjoy the video and the play!
Fantastic episode!!
Thanks!
Joseph is the editor of my book, which makes me pretty proud. Read all of his books, especially "Race With the Devil".
Please interview Brant Pitre!!!!!!
Austin, I’m reading a book about the old Yankees announcer Mel Allen. Does that count?
Seriously, I just finished “Great Christian Thinkers” by Pope Benedict. Next up, “The Spirit of the Disciplines” by Dallas Willard. Then back to the early Desert Fathers.
“Peace” by Gene Wolfe is one of the best modern books written by a Catholic. I wish more in the circles of Joseph Pearce knew of this book.
Read Saint Faustina's Divine Mercy Diary it's full of things that Jesus revealed to her.
“Souls who spread the honor of My mercy I shield through their entire lives as a tender mother her infant, and at the hour of death I will not be a Judge for them, but the Merciful Savior. At that last hour, a soul has nothing with which to defend itself except My mercy. Happy is the soul that during its lifetime immersed itself in the Fountain of Mercy, because justice will have no hold on it.” -Diary 1075
“Tell [all people], My daughter, that I am Love and Mercy itself. When a soul approaches Me with trust, I fill it with such an abundance of graces that it cannot contain them within itself, but radiates them to other souls.” -Diary 1074
I have been mispronouncing Camus this whole time. 😂
I wd venture to say that most people mispronounce it bcs they don't know that the "s" is silent.
As long as you pronounce it confidently and the people around you don't speak French, no one will know the difference
@@GospelSimplicity no one has corrected me thus far, so I passed as if I knew what I was talking about well enough I guess. 😂