https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot Catholic Answers Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:10:53 GMT Catholic Answers Do you need help answering the toughest objections against our Faith? This entertaining and informative podcast will show you how to share your faith, even with those who oppose it, in very practical ways. Catholic Answers radio@catholic.com false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-talking-to-ben-shapiro-about-pope-leo-xiv https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-talking-to-ben-shapiro-about-pope-leo-xiv Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT When can Catholics rightly criticize the Pope — and when does that cross a line? In this clip from The Ben Shapiro Show, Ben Shapiro and Trent Horn discuss papal infallibility, prudential judgments, and the difference between disagreeing respectfully and dismissing the Holy Father outright. They also get into media bias, selective outrage from both left and right, Pope Francis, Pope Leo, and how Catholics should think about papal comments on politics, war, and public policy. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/donald-trump-vs-pope-leo-explained-in-3-internet-rules https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/donald-trump-vs-pope-leo-explained-in-3-internet-rules Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent uses 3 longstanding “Rules of the Internet” to analyze the Trump vs. Pope Leo Fued. 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   Trent Horn (00:00): President Trump and Pope Leo IV have been sparring recently over the ongoing war in Iran. So in today’s episode, we’... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/152118 https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/152118 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent breaks down Louis Theroux’s Netflix documentary on the manosphere and exposes the uncomfortable truth behind red-pill influencers and OnlyFans culture: both sell fantasies to vulnerable young men. Whether it is promises of wealth, status, sex, or intimacy, these industries prey on dissatisfaction and turn despair into profit.   Trent Horn (00:00): Recently, I watched a Netflix documentary hosted by Louis Thoreau about the Manosphere, a loose collection of influencers who promised to help young men escape the Matrix and get lots of money in girls. Jim Gaffigan (00... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/protestants-stop-saying-this-about-catholicism https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/protestants-stop-saying-this-about-catholicism Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT Is Catholicism a cult? That accusation falls apart fast. In this episode, Trent Horn shows why the word cult is often used in a sloppy, self-defeating way, and why many anti-Catholic arguments about obedience, canon law, and Church authority collapse under closer examination. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-counsel-of-trent-is-rebranding https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-counsel-of-trent-is-rebranding Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT The Counsel of Trent is going back to it's roots and becoming The Council of Trent podcast!Happy April 1st! false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/refuting-a-common-and-tragic-new-age-belief https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/refuting-a-common-and-tragic-new-age-belief Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent refutes a common new age belief with tragic consequences. 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   Trent Horn (00:00): Lots of people say, I’m spiritual, not religious, but they end up just creating their own religion, usually based on new age beliefs that became popular in the ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/owning-liberals-with-acceptable-terms https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/owning-liberals-with-acceptable-terms Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent shows how to apply a common Internet meme to liberal moral hypocrisy. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/a-reply-to-my-profane-christian-critics https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/a-reply-to-my-profane-christian-critics Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent replies to Christians that have criticized his opposition to vulgar abusive rhetoric. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-state-of-apologetic-discourse-with-adherent-apologetics https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-state-of-apologetic-discourse-with-adherent-apologetics Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent shares his recent interview on the state of apologetic discourse with Adherent Apologetics. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/are-non-catholics-actually-atheists https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/are-non-catholics-actually-atheists Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent examines a recent attempt to broaden the definition of atheism. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/responding-to-james-talarico-on-abortion https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/responding-to-james-talarico-on-abortion Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent responds to Rep. James Talarico's "pro-choice Christianity" false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/my-conversation-with-a-protestant-gentleman https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/my-conversation-with-a-protestant-gentleman Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent sits down to be interviewed by “The Protestant Gentleman”. 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   Dillon Baker (The Protestant Gentleman) (00:00:32): Trent, I’d be foolish to try to debate you of some sort in the theological frameworks. So today I want to have some ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-most-undeniable-catholic-doctrine https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-most-undeniable-catholic-doctrine Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:05:00 GMT In this episode Trent reveals one doctrine Catholics and Protestants should all agree about. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-viral-math-teacher-fails https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-viral-math-teacher-fails Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent shares viral math problems where the teacher gets it wrong. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-reason-many-christians-have-a-sex-problem https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-reason-many-christians-have-a-sex-problem Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent breaks down a common "rule" given in Christian sexual morality. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/my-take-on-bible-scholar-dan-mcclellan https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/my-take-on-bible-scholar-dan-mcclellan Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent gives his take on critical Bible scholar Dan McClellan. Josephus’ testimony about Christ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxjqG5qDR0s The Catholic Church and the Pro Life Movement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkbOEnDFKdc Gavin Ortlund on Monotheism and Mclellan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgkKkJhTyak Hard Sayings: https://shop.catholic.com/hard-sayings-a-catholic-approach-to-answering-bible-difficulties-softcover/?srsltid=AfmBOorvIB73SrbdusavpErJvWWIs6U0xMgEWfA9vso8dQd91gs-SdUE To support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/counseloftrent [NEW] Counsel of ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/is-sola-scriptura-true-anthony-rogers-vs-trent-horn https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/is-sola-scriptura-true-anthony-rogers-vs-trent-horn Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT A debate hosted by Marlon "The Gospel Truth" between Catholic Answers Apologist Trent Horn and Anthony Rogers. Proposition: "Is Sola Scriptura True?" false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-protestant-word-of-god-fallacy https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-protestant-word-of-god-fallacy Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT Trent Horn critiques a common Protestant defense of sola scriptura by examining how Scripture actually uses the phrase “Word of God.” Looking at key biblical passages and early Christian sources, he argues that the term often refers to God’s spoken revelation, apostolic preaching, or Christ Himself—not exclusively to the Bible as a completed written canon. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/bonfire-of-vanities https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/bonfire-of-vanities Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT In this Free-for-All Friday episode, Trent reviews his recent interaction with Tom Wolfe’s The Bonfire of the Vanities—both the classic novel and its film adaptation. Dive into a spoiler-light breakdown of the book’s biting satire of 1980s New York (Wall Street excess, class conflict, race politics, media frenzy, and a justice system under pressure), and why Sherman McCoy’s unraveling still feels relevant today. Then compare it to Brian De Palma’s 1990 movie version, including what changed from page to screen, why the adaptation is so controversial, and how casting and story decisions shaped the film’s reputation. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/can-catholics-be-zionists https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/can-catholics-be-zionists Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent Horn breaks down the recent Catholic controversy over “Zionism,” anti-Zionism, and antisemitism—sparked by comments from Carrie Prejean and discussion involving Ted Cruz. Trent defines Zionism carefully, explains what Catholics can and cannot affirm, and distinguishes political support for Israel’s existence from “theological Zionism” that treats the modern state as biblical prophecy. He also addresses Catholic teaching on the Church as the “New Israel,” the Church’s rejection of antisemitism, and how Catholics can prudentially evaluate policies, war claims, and proposed solutions while keeping their first allegiance to Christ and His Church. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-super-bowl-and-nostalgia-sickness https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-super-bowl-and-nostalgia-sickness Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent reflects on the overuse of nostalgia at the Super Bowl last weekend. Transcript: Trent Horn (00:00): If you listen to this show long and if you know that I have a bad case in nostalgia for the nineties, early two thousands, but even I know when nostalgia gets to be too much, and I really felt that way on the Super Bowl last weekend. That’s what I want to talk about today. Decompress a little bit about. So yeah, Monday’s, Wednesdays here on the Council of Trent. We talk apologetics and theology. But Friday, hey, we talk about whatever I want to talk about and t... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/responding-to-andrew-wilsons-criticisms-of-me https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/responding-to-andrew-wilsons-criticisms-of-me Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent responds to Andrew Wilson’s criticisms. Transcript: Recently Eastern Orthodox cultural commenter Andrew Wilson criticized me as a virtue signaler who is too critical of “political Christians” that are actually trying to fix the culture. So in today’s episode I’ll talk about where I agree and disagree with Andrew and the difference between being a strong, assertive Christian, and a bad, overly aggressive one. And to make sure I didn’t misunderstand anything, I messaged Andrew and showed him this script so my reply incorporates some of what he wrote to me in that exch... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/3-absurd-catholic-conspiracy-theories-rebutted https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/3-absurd-catholic-conspiracy-theories-rebutted Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent rebuts three absurd conspiracies about Catholicism. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-are-time-travelers-among-us https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-are-time-travelers-among-us Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent explores urban legends and viral photos about time travelers hiding among us. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/5-priest-scientists-who-changed-the-world https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/5-priest-scientists-who-changed-the-world Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent counts down five Catholic priests whose scientific investigations changed the world. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-how-normalcy-bias-can-kill-you https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-how-normalcy-bias-can-kill-you Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent explores the problem of “normalcy bias” in life-threatening situations. Transcript: TRENT: We all have biases, but sometimes our biases can get us killed. That’s what I’m going to talk about today here on the Council of Trent. Mondays and Wednesdays we talk apologetics and theology, but Friday we talk about whatever I want to talk about. That is the essence of free for All Friday. And if you go back through Council of Trent, we’ve done, my goodness, we’ve done at least over 300 free for all Fridays. I’m sure as someone... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-deadly-sin-nobody-talks-about https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-deadly-sin-nobody-talks-about Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent talks about how to overcome a forgotten “deadly sin”. Transcript: Trent: In the year five 90, Pope Gregory, the Great popularized a list of sins we now call the seven deadly sins, pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and sloth. But this developed from earlier deadly sinless, and in the process one sin was left out that we need to talk about because it’s incredibly common and incredibly dangerous. Now the deadliest sin is pride because when we have an inflated view of ourselves, we’re more likely to think as St. Thomas Aquinas might summarize, ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/i-asked-a-protestant-how-to-get-to-heaven https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/i-asked-a-protestant-how-to-get-to-heaven Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent interviews a popular Protestant Tik Tok influencer about the “simple” Protestant plan of salvation. Transcript: Trent: When you’re saved, Christians will still tell lies, correct? Taco: Yeah, some of them will. Trent: Okay. Will some Christians then still murder people? Taco: Yeah, it’s possible. Yeah. Trent: And you can still go to heaven? Taco: Yes. Trent: Hey everybody. Welcome to the Council of Trent. Today my guest is Mr. Taco Talks. He is a popular talker. Taco talks TikTok, taco for short. I call him T squared I guess. And he shares a lot of... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-did-americans-in-1998-predict-the-future https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-did-americans-in-1998-predict-the-future Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent breaks down a 1998 poll of what people thought the future would be like in 2025. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/christians-stop-saying-this-about-jesus https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/christians-stop-saying-this-about-jesus Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent shows how one claim about Jesus' historical status backfires on Christians. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/how-debates-became-dumb https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/how-debates-became-dumb Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent reveals how modern debates make us all dumber and how we can fix them. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-ask-me-anything-returns https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-ask-me-anything-returns Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent brings back the tradition of answering any question his patrons ask him. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-question-unpleasant-protestants-cant-answer https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-question-unpleasant-protestants-cant-answer Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent turns the tables on those who say Catholicism preaches a false Gospel. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-female-sin-no-one-talks-about https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-female-sin-no-one-talks-about Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent discusses how to help female members of the Body of Christ overcome a sin 60% of women engaged in last month. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-matt-walsh-and-i-agree-on-when-our-culture-died https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-matt-walsh-and-i-agree-on-when-our-culture-died Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent agrees with Matt Walsh on when our culture "died". false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/my-former-debate-opponent-is-now-catholic https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/my-former-debate-opponent-is-now-catholic Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent sits down with a previous debate opponent who is now full received into the Catholic church. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/my-one-problem-with-the-new-david-film https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/my-one-problem-with-the-new-david-film Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent reviews the new film David and discusses one problem it has that affects many portrayals of David. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-christmas-truce-of-world-war-i-new-episodes-01-05 https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-christmas-truce-of-world-war-i-new-episodes-01-05 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent reveals a little-known Christmas incident from history to give us some perspective. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/a-special-christmas-gift-for-you https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/a-special-christmas-gift-for-you Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this special Christmas update Trent shares some "gifts" for his viewers and subscribers. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/dialogue-is-mormonism-demonic https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/dialogue-is-mormonism-demonic Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent sits down with Mormon apologist Hayden Carroll to discuss a video he did criticizing Trent's arguments. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/an-update-on-my-wifes-recovery-from-brain-surgery https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/an-update-on-my-wifes-recovery-from-brain-surgery Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Laura joins Trent to share what they've learned after her surgery to remove a tumor caused by brain cancer. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/honestly-ranking-every-book-ive-written https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/honestly-ranking-every-book-ive-written Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent honestly breaks down every book he's written from "the worst" to "the GOAT" and everything in between. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-my-recent-chat-with-allie-beth-stuckey https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-my-recent-chat-with-allie-beth-stuckey Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent shares his recent interview with Protestant commenter Allie Beth Stuckey. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/150166 https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/150166 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent reveals the most annoying argument Eastern Orthodox apologists make. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-moral-madness-of-atheism https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-moral-madness-of-atheism Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent puts forward what he considers to be the most effective version of the moral argument for God's existence. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/why-christians-must-convert-savages https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/why-christians-must-convert-savages Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent addresses whether it is bigoted for Christians to convert "savages". false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/meet-the-30-creators-who-will-be-at-our-spring-conference https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/meet-the-30-creators-who-will-be-at-our-spring-conference Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT We’re having our first Counsel of Trent conference right here in Dallas on April 11th and today I’m going to reveal all the Catholic social media artists and creators who will be there. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-best-and-worst-thanksgiving-food-reupload https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-best-and-worst-thanksgiving-food-reupload Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent breaks down the best and worst foods at Thanksgiving. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/how-christians-fall-for-this-unlucky-sin https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/how-christians-fall-for-this-unlucky-sin Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent breaks down common Catholic superstitions that are actually sinful. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/refuting-the-student-who-schooled-charlie-kirk https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/refuting-the-student-who-schooled-charlie-kirk Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent breaks down a debate on life issues between Cambridge student Kai Bevan and Charlie Kirk. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-lots-of-actors-dated-teenagers-creep-alert https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-lots-of-actors-dated-teenagers-creep-alert Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent reveals the sordid details of celebrities who dated teenagers. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/should-women-lose-their-right-to-vote https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/should-women-lose-their-right-to-vote Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent shows how rhetoric about repealing the 19th amendment is inconsistent and even harms Christian social activism. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-decade-that-broke-american-catholicism https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-decade-that-broke-american-catholicism Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent explores the history of Catholicism in America revealing the cracks in it's foundation that were forming long before the cultural revolution of the 1960s. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-argument-for-god-survey-follow-up-with-sean-mcdowell https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-argument-for-god-survey-follow-up-with-sean-mcdowell Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:30:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent sits down with Protestant Sean McDowell to compare their surveys on the arguments for the existence of God. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-4-bad-kinds-of-christians https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-4-bad-kinds-of-christians Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent reveals the 4 kinds of Christians you don't want to be like. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/my-abortion-debate-youve-never-seen https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/my-abortion-debate-youve-never-seen Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent shares his "lost abortion debate" recorded about ten years ago. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-new-conservative-comedy-with-freedom-toons https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-new-conservative-comedy-with-freedom-toons Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent sits down with Seamus of Freedomtoons to talk about his new project Twisted Plots. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/announcing-the-counsel-of-trent-conference https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/announcing-the-counsel-of-trent-conference Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:00:00 GMT Register now for the 2026 Counsel of Trent conference! false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-best-and-worst-parts-of-halloween https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-best-and-worst-parts-of-halloween Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent breaks down the best and worst parts of Halloween. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/responding-to-gavin-ortlund-on-the-papacy https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/responding-to-gavin-ortlund-on-the-papacy Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent responds to Gavin Ortlund's recent claim that "the Papacy is not from God." false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/getting-grilled-on-american-politics https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/getting-grilled-on-american-politics Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent sits down with Emily Torres of Catholic Converts to talk American politics. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/5-ways-protestant-dunks-on-catholics-backfire https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/5-ways-protestant-dunks-on-catholics-backfire Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent examines how Protestant arguments against Catholicism can backfire. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-tactics-for-evangelization-with-biblical-bookworm https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-tactics-for-evangelization-with-biblical-bookworm Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent sits down with Biblical bookworm to discuss "tactics" for evangelizing. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-biggest-mistake-bible-critics-make https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-biggest-mistake-bible-critics-make Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent examines one of the most controversial stories in the Old Testament to expose the biggest mistake Bible critics make. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/answering-redeemed-zoomers-14-catholic-contradictions https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/answering-redeemed-zoomers-14-catholic-contradictions Fri, 03 Oct 2025 06:31:00 GMT In this episode Trent addresses Redeemed Zoomer's recent video on supposed Roman Catholic contradictions and shows how it is ultimately self-refuting. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-why-your-old-tv-is-a-hidden-treasure https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-why-your-old-tv-is-a-hidden-treasure Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent reveals why you're old box TV in the garage is worth more than it looks. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/should-christians-support-cancel-culture https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/should-christians-support-cancel-culture Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent takes on the debate over whether "Cancel Culture" is justified. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/can-christians-ever-hate-people https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/can-christians-ever-hate-people Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:20:00 GMT In this episode Trent interacts with Protestant Joel Webbon's rhetoric about Christians needing to "learn to hate again". false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-what-happened-to-magical-fast-food-locations https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-what-happened-to-magical-fast-food-locations Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent looks at the reason why fast food places lost their charm. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-best-argument-for-god-according-to-50-catholic-apologists https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-best-argument-for-god-according-to-50-catholic-apologists Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent reveals the results of a survey involving 50 Catholic apologists who each answered the question: What is the best argument for the existence of God? false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/my-response-to-charlie-kirks-assassination https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/my-response-to-charlie-kirks-assassination Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:40:00 GMT In this episode Trent reflects on the life of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and where the conservative movement goes after his death. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/do-catholics-have-too-many-rituals-ben-shapiro-response https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/do-catholics-have-too-many-rituals-ben-shapiro-response Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this Episode Trent responds to the viral clip of Ben Shapiro claiming that if he converted to Christianity, he would choose to be Protestant because Catholicism "has too many rituals." false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/a-case-for-infant-baptism-gavin-ortlund-response https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/a-case-for-infant-baptism-gavin-ortlund-response Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent responds to Gavin Ortlund's recent video on infant baptism, providing a theological case for this discipline of the Church. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-7-things-gen-z-doesnt-like https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-7-things-gen-z-doesnt-like Fri, 05 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent breaks down 7 things Gen Z is not a fan of in contrast to the views of older generations. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/4-rules-for-christian-responses-to-ai https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/4-rules-for-christian-responses-to-ai Wed, 03 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this Episode, Trent discussing some of the dangers related to Artificial Intelligence and how Christians can use it responsibly. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-do-we-need-youth-ministry https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-do-we-need-youth-ministry Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent sits down with Eric Sammons of Crisis Magazine to discuss whether the Catholic church should have "youth ministry". false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-actual-problem-with-these-male-cheerleaders https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-actual-problem-with-these-male-cheerleaders Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent explores the deeper philosophical reason many people are repulsed by the Viking's male cheerleaders. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/how-almost-everybody-gets-this-christian-argument-wrong https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/how-almost-everybody-gets-this-christian-argument-wrong Mon, 25 Aug 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent shows how many people misunderstand the most popular argument for belief in God. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-familiar-devices-and-unfamiliar-disasters-re-upload https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-familiar-devices-and-unfamiliar-disasters-re-upload Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:00:00 GMT Why are plane windows round? Why does gas smell? When did doors start having push bars? In this free-for-all-Friday you’ll discover the disastrous origins of every day devices that keep you safe. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/update-on-lauras-cancer-and-future-of-the-channel https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/update-on-lauras-cancer-and-future-of-the-channel Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent shares an update on his wife Laura’s recovery from brain surgery and her test results, as well as an outline of next steps for the Counsel of Trent. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/7-sci-fi-novels-every-christian-should-read https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/7-sci-fi-novels-every-christian-should-read Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent reveals the science-fiction books every Christian should read. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-tv-dads-who-let-us-down https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-tv-dads-who-let-us-down Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent reveals scandals involving various famous “TV Dads”. ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-most-condescending-logical-fallacy https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-most-condescending-logical-fallacy Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent breaks down a logical fallacy that reeks of smugness, especially when Christians engage in it. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-biggest-heresy-destroying-the-church https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-biggest-heresy-destroying-the-church Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent rebuts the one heresy doing to most damage to the Church's mission. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-all-about-aphasia https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-all-about-aphasia Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent talks about the speech disability aphasia and how his wife is healing from it. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/what-christian-influencer-scandals-teach-us https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/what-christian-influencer-scandals-teach-us Wed, 06 Aug 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent discusses scandals within Christianity, what we can learn from them, and how we should respond. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/alex-oconnor-vs-catholic-answers-ai-apologist https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/alex-oconnor-vs-catholic-answers-ai-apologist Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent responds to Alex O’Connors “dialogue” with the Catholic Answers AI apologist Justin on the subject of the Bible and slavery. DIALOGUE: What can we kill? (with Alex O’Connor)  Why Fr. Casey is Wrong about Prison Answering Catholics who claim “deportation is intrinsically evil” Slavery in the Bible: Atheist-Christian Dialogue (Trent Horn, Gavin Ortlund, Josh Bowen, Kipp Davis) Transcription Trent: Recently atheist, Alex O’Connor, AKA, the cosmic skeptic, interrogated the Catholic Answers AI apologist Justin on the subject of the Bible and... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/we-got-a-bad-medical-diagnosis-prayers-needed https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/we-got-a-bad-medical-diagnosis-prayers-needed Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent and his wife Laura discuss their recent cancer diagnosis, what they've learned spiritually from this trial, and how you can help them. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-my-new-physical-media-hobby https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-my-new-physical-media-hobby Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent reveals the tips and tricks behind his new hobby of collecting physical media. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/protestants-took-me-out-of-context-and-proved-me-right https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/protestants-took-me-out-of-context-and-proved-me-right Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent breaks down posts taking aim at Trent's comments on the claim "Catholics worship Mary." false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/new-evidence-for-jesus-from-outside-the-bible https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/new-evidence-for-jesus-from-outside-the-bible Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent breaks down three new pieces of evidence for Jesus from outside the Bible. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-unintentionally-creepy-songs https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-unintentionally-creepy-songs Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent breaks down songs that become creepy when you think more about the lyrics, and de-creepifies one song. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/i-had-a-friendly-chat-with-william-lane-craig https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/i-had-a-friendly-chat-with-william-lane-craig Wed, 09 Jul 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent sits down with his academic role model, the philosopher William Lane Craig. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-my-july-4th-food-rankings https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-my-july-4th-food-rankings Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent breaks the best and worst foods to have at a 4th of July BBQ. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/do-christians-and-muslims-worship-the-same-god-my-take https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/do-christians-and-muslims-worship-the-same-god-my-take Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent comments on the recent debate surrounding the question: Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/5-popes-who-denied-the-papacy-debunked https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/5-popes-who-denied-the-papacy-debunked Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent refutes five cases of Popes who allegedly denied the papacy. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-weirdest-james-white-debates-ive-seen https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-weirdest-james-white-debates-ive-seen Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent breaks down the strangest encounters he's seen in James White's debates. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-geeking-out-about-star-wars-with-master-samwise https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-geeking-out-about-star-wars-with-master-samwise Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent joins Master Samwise's channel to discuss all things Star Wars. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/9-christian-films-to-watch-with-non-christians https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/9-christian-films-to-watch-with-non-christians Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent shares his favorite movies to watch with anyone and have a chance to share the Gospel. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ghoulish-pro-abortion-responses-to-the-georgia-miracle-baby https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ghoulish-pro-abortion-responses-to-the-georgia-miracle-baby Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent reviews the ethics surrounding a recent case of keeping a brain-dead woman alive to save her unborn child as well as the monstrous responses to this case by pro-abortion advocates. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-black-and-white-hack-for-modern-films https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-black-and-white-hack-for-modern-films Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday, Trent reveals a new way to watch your old favorites. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-protestant-bible-still-has-a-problem-wes-huff-response https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-protestant-bible-still-has-a-problem-wes-huff-response Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent responds to Wes Huff's recent defense of Protestant justifications for the New Testament canon. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/traditionalisms-dirty-little-secret https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/traditionalisms-dirty-little-secret Mon, 16 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent shows a danger lurking under the surface of traditional Catholicism. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-i-finally-got-my-blue-belt-in-jiu-jitsu https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-i-finally-got-my-blue-belt-in-jiu-jitsu Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent shares how he feels after finally getting his blue belt in jiu-jitsu. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/defending-the-most-important-bible-passage https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/defending-the-most-important-bible-passage Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent lays out how to defend the most important passage in the entire Bible. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/how-abortion-advocates-twist-the-bible-and-church-history https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/how-abortion-advocates-twist-the-bible-and-church-history Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent refutes pro-choice advocates who try to use the Bible and church history to defend abortion. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-dark-side-of-catholic-youtube https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-dark-side-of-catholic-youtube Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent shares an excerpt from his discussion with the channel "Catholic Christian" about how some Catholic Youtube channels lack fruits of the spirit online. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/did-the-first-christians-have-a-protestant-old-testament https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/did-the-first-christians-have-a-protestant-old-testament Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent engages the question of why Catholic bibles are bigger and enlists the testimony of the first Christians against the idea the Church rejected the deuterocanonical books of scripture. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-biggest-heresy-you-rarely-hear-about https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-biggest-heresy-you-rarely-hear-about Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent exposes one of the largest denominations that teaches a major heresy that you rarely hear about. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-tartarian-and-phantom-time-conspiracies https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-tartarian-and-phantom-time-conspiracies Fri, 30 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent explores wild theories about lost time and the lost "Tartarian empire". false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/my-thoughts-on-jordan-petersons-jubilee-appearance https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/my-thoughts-on-jordan-petersons-jubilee-appearance Tue, 27 May 2025 19:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent analyzes Jordan Peterson’s recent debate with 20 atheists on the Jubilee channel. Transcript: Trent: This week, the Jubilee Channel released an episode that was originally called Christian versus 20 Atheists featuring Jordan Peterson, but Peterson wouldn’t even use the label Christian to describe himself, so they changed the title to simply Jordan Peterson versus 20 Atheists. But for many people who do call themselves Christians, this was a missed opportunity to show the truth of the Christian faith to inquiring skeptics. So in today’s episode, I’m... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/10-classic-novels-every-christian-should-read https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/10-classic-novels-every-christian-should-read Mon, 26 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent reveals the top 10 novels every Christian should read. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-my-talk-on-antisemetism-at-the-philos-conference https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-my-talk-on-antisemetism-at-the-philos-conference Fri, 23 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent shares his prepared remarks for a recent conference on confronting Catholic antisemitism. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/why-jew-should-be-catholic https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/why-jew-should-be-catholic Wed, 21 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent makes a case for why Jewish people should embrace the Catholic faith of the messiah, Jesus of Nazareth. Why Catholic Bibles Are Bigger REFUTING a Rabbi on the Resurrection Transcription: Trent: We often talk about sharing the faith with Protestants, Muslims, atheists, and many non-Christians, but what about Jews? In today’s episode, I’m going to share a few reasons why Jewish people should accept Catholicism as the fulfillment of what God revealed to their forefathers. Let’s start with the evidence for Jesus of Nazareth being the promised Messiah of the ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/can-protestantism-be-redeemed-with-redeemed-zoomer https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/can-protestantism-be-redeemed-with-redeemed-zoomer Mon, 19 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent sits down with Presbyterian and popular Youtuber Redeemed Zoomer to talk about Protestantism, Catholicism, and the role of Church authority. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-superhero-fatigue-and-fixing-marvel-with-100-catholic-movies https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-superhero-fatigue-and-fixing-marvel-with-100-catholic-movies Fri, 16 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent shares an excerpt from his recent discussion on the 100 Catholic Films podcast. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/3-problems-with-online-catholics https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/3-problems-with-online-catholics Wed, 14 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent reveals 3 pitfalls of sharing your faith through the Internet. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/what-is-purgatory-really-like https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/what-is-purgatory-really-like Mon, 12 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent defends Catholic eschatology by correcting common misunderstandings about the nature of purgatory. Did the Church fathers believe in purgatory? (RESPONSE to Dr Ortlund) Do Jesus’ Last Words Refute Catholicism? Purgatory Is for Real by Karlo Broussard DEBATE: Is the Doctrine of Purgatory True? (Horn vs. White) Transcription: Trent: Protestants sometimes imagine purgatory as a dreary prison where believers have to pay for sins before they can get into heaven, and they say that Catholics ignore this allegedly traditional teaching on the matter to make purgatory more pa... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-1986s-balloon-and-handholding-record-failures https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-1986s-balloon-and-handholding-record-failures Fri, 09 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent takes you back to 1986 and the mildly amusing gigantic failures of that year. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/was-i-wrong-about-protestants-winning https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/was-i-wrong-about-protestants-winning Wed, 07 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent responds to feedback from his previous episode about the decline of Catholicism in America and how Catholics should revitalize the Church. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/when-liberals-were-on-the-wrong-side-of-history https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/when-liberals-were-on-the-wrong-side-of-history Mon, 05 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent shows how liberal ideology often drove its advocates to defend what we now call indefensible. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/i-studied-protestantism-for-20-years-im-not-converting-reply-to-redeemed-zoomer https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/i-studied-protestantism-for-20-years-im-not-converting-reply-to-redeemed-zoomer Fri, 02 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent replies to Redeemed Zoomer's recent critiques of Catholicism and shows off his retro video game skills at the same time. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-greatest-hold-music-of-all-time https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-greatest-hold-music-of-all-time Fri, 02 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent shares the story behind the most rocking piece of hold music we all know and secretly love. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/protestants-still-cant-explain-james-2 https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/protestants-still-cant-explain-james-2 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent responds to common Protestant attempts to explain away St. James's teaching on justification being NOT by faith alone. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-problem-with-christian-content-creators https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-problem-with-christian-content-creators Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent talks about a problem he sees with the idea of a Christian "Content Creator." false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-x-posts-and-the-mcmartin-preschool-satanic-panic https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-x-posts-and-the-mcmartin-preschool-satanic-panic Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent takes on a popular X poster who endorses the McMartin preschool "Satanic panic" theory. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-resurrection-question-skeptics-cant-answer https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-resurrection-question-skeptics-cant-answer Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent shows why skeptics can't easily dismiss a key part of Christ's resurrection from the dead. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/rest-in-peace-pope-francis https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/rest-in-peace-pope-francis Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT Trent Horn reflects on Pope Francis’s passing, and his pontificate marked by heart and humility, despite occasional disagreements. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/protestantism-is-winning-and-the-lesson-for-catholics https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/protestantism-is-winning-and-the-lesson-for-catholics Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent shows how reports about "the death of Protestantism" have been grossly exaggerated. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-minecraft-movie-my-honest-thoughts https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-minecraft-movie-my-honest-thoughts Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent shares his recent experience of taking his kids to see the Minecraft Movie. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/my-response-to-recent-attacks-on-my-wife https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/my-response-to-recent-attacks-on-my-wife Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:15:00 GMT In this episode Trent responds to the calumnious accusations several online personalities have made against his wife. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/why-science-can-never-disprove-prayer https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/why-science-can-never-disprove-prayer Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent shows why studies of intercessory prayer can never prove the atheist claim that "nothing fails like prayer." false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-american-humor-vs-british-humour https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-american-humor-vs-british-humour Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent compares and contrasts American and British styles of comedy. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/michael-hortons-response-to-me-on-sola-scriptura-rebutted https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/michael-hortons-response-to-me-on-sola-scriptura-rebutted Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent responds to Reformed scholar Michael Horton's critique of Trent's case against the Church fathers teaching sola scriptura. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/anti-christian-comedians-rebutted https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/anti-christian-comedians-rebutted Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent lampoons comedians who attack Christianity under the guise of comedy. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-problem-of-grade-inflation https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-problem-of-grade-inflation Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent breaks down the problem grade inflation and why it may need a national solution. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-simp-smears-are-getting-out-of-hand https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-simp-smears-are-getting-out-of-hand Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent reveals how reactions to "simping" and feminism can become too extreme in the other direction. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-ironic-punishments-in-greek-mythology https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-ironic-punishments-in-greek-mythology Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent discusses some unusual and ironic punishments found in Greek mythology. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/what-killed-the-new-atheism https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/what-killed-the-new-atheism Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent chronicles the rise and fall of "New Atheism". false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-worst-transgender-and-pro-abortion-argument https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-worst-transgender-and-pro-abortion-argument Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent rebuts a degrading argument liberals make to justify transgender and pro-abortion ideology. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-i-need-to-talk-about-the-substance https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-i-need-to-talk-about-the-substance Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent gives his thoughts on the body horror film "The Substance" false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-worst-argument-against-the-bible https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-worst-argument-against-the-bible Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent rebuts a popular skeptical argument against the Bible that would destroy our modern understanding of history and ancient literature. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/4-things-catholics-need-to-stop-saying-to-protestants https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/4-things-catholics-need-to-stop-saying-to-protestants Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent reveals four things Catholics need to stop saying to Protestants. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-year-without-a-summer https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-year-without-a-summer Fri, 07 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent discusses the unexpected effects of the unusual summer of 1816. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-problem-of-idolatry-on-the-right https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-problem-of-idolatry-on-the-right Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent breaks down how some conservatives need to stop treating their favorite politicians and influencers as infallible oracles. Transcript:   Trent: In the 2010s, conservatives rightly mocked what looked like the idolatrous worship of liberal icons like Barack Obama or Ruth Bader Ginsburg, but some conservatives have fallen into the same trap of offering idolatrous worship or sycophantic flattery to people like Donald Trump, and in doing so, some of them have abandoned their Christian values in the process. The fact that liberals and conservatives easily fall into self-de... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-christian-avengers-on-catholicism-rebutted https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-christian-avengers-on-catholicism-rebutted Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:45:00 GMT In this episode Trent responds to Protestant criticisms of Catholicism on a recent episode of the George Janko podcast. Transcript: Trent: Recently the George Janko podcast hosted a group of Protestant influencers that he called the Christian Avengers, which include Ruslan KD, Cliff and Stuart Knechtel, Bryce Crawford, Johnny Chang, and the Ladies from Girls Gone Bible. Before I talk about their takes on Catholicism, I want to note that many of their takes on other issues in their discussion reveals deep flaws in Protestantism, though I think many of them represent modern evangelical views of ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/1002-ffaf-i-love-the-voyage-of-life https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/1002-ffaf-i-love-the-voyage-of-life Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent describes a series of poignant paintings that beautifully illustrate "the voyage of life". false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/are-catholic-arguments-circular-with-methodist-ministries https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/are-catholic-arguments-circular-with-methodist-ministries Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent shares an excerpt from a recent conversation he had with a Protestant about Catholic authority. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-these-foods-are-overrated https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-these-foods-are-overrated Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent shares which beloved food aren't as good as people think. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/how-to-deal-with-transgender-terrorists https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/how-to-deal-with-transgender-terrorists Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT Trent Horn explores transgender threats and violence from a Christian perspective. This episode examines specific incidents where individuals identifying as transgender have threatened others for opposing their views, and how Christians should respond with both charity and accountability. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/pope-francis-vs-trump-vance-on-migrants-my-response https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/pope-francis-vs-trump-vance-on-migrants-my-response Mon, 17 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this episode of The Counsel of Trent, Trent Horn delves into the recent letter from Pope Francis to U.S. bishops, responding to President Trump's mass deportation orders and Vice President JD Vance's controversial comments on Christian love and immigration. Exploring the Catholic Church’s balanced teaching on immigration, Trent addresses the complexities of illegal immigration, deportation, and border security, offering clarity on the Pope's stance. He also critiques inconsistencies in the Church’s responses to Trump and Biden policies, arguing for a more nuanced understanding of the issues. Watch as Trent separates the heat from the light in this important discussion on immigration, the Church’s moral teachings, and the politics surrounding deportation and illegal immigration. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-time-i-filmed-a-zombie-movie https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-time-i-filmed-a-zombie-movie Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent reminisces about the Summer he spent filming a zombie movie for a friend. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-sex-question-almost-no-one-can-answer https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-sex-question-almost-no-one-can-answer Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent explores how to defend Catholic teaching on sexuality by focusing on one key question. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/these-worship-songs-need-to-be-abolished https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/these-worship-songs-need-to-be-abolished Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent examines how heretical church music harms the faithful. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/993-ffaf-i-cant-stop-thinking-about-the-dc-plane-crash https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/993-ffaf-i-cant-stop-thinking-about-the-dc-plane-crash Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent offers is thoughts on travel, mortality, plane crashes, and hope in the aftermath of the recent crash in DC. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/jesus-said-nothing-about-homosexuality-rebutted https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/jesus-said-nothing-about-homosexuality-rebutted Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent responds to the common objection: "Jesus said nothing about homosexuality." false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/protestantisms-most-misused-bible-verse https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/protestantisms-most-misused-bible-verse Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent breaks down the most common verse Protestants present as an objection to the Catholic view of salvation. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-weirdest-phobias-including-mine https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-weirdest-phobias-including-mine Fri, 31 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday, Trent breaks down the weirdest phobias and also shares some of his own weird fears. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/alex-oconnor-vs-20-christians-my-response https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/alex-oconnor-vs-20-christians-my-response Wed, 29 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent breaks down Alex O'Connor's recent debate with 20 Christians on the Jubilee show "Surrounded". false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/why-do-so-many-pro-lifers-become-catholic https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/why-do-so-many-pro-lifers-become-catholic Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent examines why so many pro-lifers end up joining the Catholic church. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-moving-forward-as-pro-lifers-with-religious-hippie https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-moving-forward-as-pro-lifers-with-religious-hippie Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent sits down with Amber Rose to reveal how pro-lifers should move forward in a post-Dobbs world. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/my-favorite-argument-against-the-female-priesthood https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/my-favorite-argument-against-the-female-priesthood Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent reveals an intuitive argument he finds helpful in making the case for an all-male priesthood. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-fallacy-that-sends-most-people-to-hell https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-fallacy-that-sends-most-people-to-hell Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent examines a common attitude that can cause people to reject God's offer of eternal life. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-what-is-the-best-pov-in-literature https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-what-is-the-best-pov-in-literature Fri, 17 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent reveals the books he's been reading and how Point of View changes storytelling. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/mel-gibson-vs-wesley-huff-on-joe-rogan https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/mel-gibson-vs-wesley-huff-on-joe-rogan Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent compares how Mel Gibson and Wes Huff both engaged the topic of Christ’s resurrection on the Joe Rogan Experience.   Transcription:  Trent: On Monday, I reviewed Wesley Huff’s defensive Christianity on the Joe Rogan podcast. But after finishing that episode, I saw that Rogan interviewed Mel Gibson, who also talked about Christ Resurrection. So in today’s episode, I want to compare both of these men’s approaches and talk about how a lot of people misunderstand what it means to engage in evangelism. What’s interesting is that both Huff and ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/how-to-show-joe-rogan-christianity-is-true https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/how-to-show-joe-rogan-christianity-is-true Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent breaks down Wesley Huff's recent defense of the resurrection on the Joe Rogan Experience. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-downfall-of-guinness-world-records https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-downfall-of-guinness-world-records Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all Friday Trent explores the rise and overly commercialized downfall of the Guinness Book of World Records. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/what-charlie-kirk-gets-wrong-about-catholicism https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/what-charlie-kirk-gets-wrong-about-catholicism Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent reviews a recent discussion on Catholicism between Michael Knowles and Charlie Kirk. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-protestant-worship-problem https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-protestant-worship-problem Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent reveals how a missing element in Protestant worship is leading so many people to more apostolic forms of Christianity. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-a-few-good-things-from-the-pandemic https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-a-few-good-things-from-the-pandemic Fri, 03 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent reminisces about the unexpected good things that came out of the Covid-19 pandemic. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/answering-modern-errors-with-coptic-orthodox-answers https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/answering-modern-errors-with-coptic-orthodox-answers Wed, 01 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent sits down with Fr. Gabriel and Fr. Anthony of Coptic Orthodox Answers to address the errors of sola scriptura and transgenderism. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-problem-of-profane-christians https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-problem-of-profane-christians Mon, 30 Dec 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent examines how some online Christians contradict Christ's call to charity through their profane behavior. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-fallacy-of-sola-scriptura-church-fathers https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-fallacy-of-sola-scriptura-church-fathers Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent shows why it’s a bad idea for Protestants to cite the Church fathers in defense of sola scriptura. Transcription: Trent: When Protestants try to enlist the church fathers to defend the doctrine of soul of scriptura, they face a dilemma. If they use the earliest church fathers, they realize there’s no evidence for their view, but if they use the later church fathers, they end up proving Catholicism is quite biblical. So let’s drill down into the horns of this dilemma. But before we do that, I will say what’s not a dilemma? Liking this video and subs... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/why-i-basically-quit-social-media https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/why-i-basically-quit-social-media Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent breaks down why he’s almost entirely stopped using social media and the good things that keep him marginally online. Transcription: Trent: Today I’m going to talk about why I quit social media, but before I do that, please hit the, you know what? Maybe you should not hit the subscribe button. Maybe you should just go outside. Maybe you should just get offline. Maybe you and I should take a hard look at what the internet and social media have been doing to us for almost 20 years, and maybe we should reconsider how we spend the 1,440 minutes that God gives us ev... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-was-it-ever-illegal-to-be-ugly https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-was-it-ever-illegal-to-be-ugly Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday, Trent examines the history of so-called "ugly laws" and how the world used to be very different for disabled people. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-most-absurd-conspiracy-about-jesus-rebutted https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-most-absurd-conspiracy-about-jesus-rebutted Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent breaks down a conspiracy about Jesus that even fringe atheists reject. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-i-love-19th-century-personal-ads https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-i-love-19th-century-personal-ads Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent shares 19th century personal ads and how they mirror and diverge from modern dating. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/what-i-will-and-wont-debate https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/what-i-will-and-wont-debate Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent lays out three criteria to inform his future decisions about debates and dialogues. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-my-favorite-last-meals https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-my-favorite-last-meals Fri, 29 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent reveals the famous "last meals" of death row inmates. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/143926 https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/143926 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent breaks down the problem with bestselling books about Heaven. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-weirdest-argument-for-gods-existence https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-weirdest-argument-for-gods-existence Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent explains a strange argument for God that may be the key to proving God exists. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-willy-wonka-part-2-is-weird https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-willy-wonka-part-2-is-weird Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent talks about the weird, lesser known sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/how-being-based-can-send-you-to-hell https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/how-being-based-can-send-you-to-hell Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent reveals how "based" people can cut themselves off from God because they want to own other people. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/transgenderisms-most-manipulative-tactic https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/transgenderisms-most-manipulative-tactic Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent examine a common tactic among transgender advocates that manipulates people into agreeing with a harmful view of the human person. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-my-2024-election-rant https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-my-2024-election-rant Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday, Trent finally lets loose what he's been thinking about in the previous election. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/whats-making-young-women-so-liberal https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/whats-making-young-women-so-liberal Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent reveals why women under the age of 30 are more liberal and pro-abortion than they've ever been in history. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/one-bible-verse-destroys-the-catholic-church-rebutted https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/one-bible-verse-destroys-the-catholic-church-rebutted Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent takes on Greg at Bible Flock Box's argument against Peter being the Rock upon which the Church is built. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-im-sick-of-catholic-commentary-luce https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-im-sick-of-catholic-commentary-luce Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent talks about the Vatican's "Luce" mascot and why he is sick of online Catholic commentary about these kinds of stories. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/7-questions-liberals-cant-answer https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/7-questions-liberals-cant-answer Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent shares a talk he recently gave for Young Americans for Freedom that undermines moral errors of modern liberalism. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/what-the-pro-life-movement-needs-to-change https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/what-the-pro-life-movement-needs-to-change Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent takes a sober look at the pro-life movement and offers suggestions for moving forward. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-how-9-11-changed-movies https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-how-9-11-changed-movies Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday, Trent reveals how the 9/11 attacks changed films released around that period and made some future stories unreleasable. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-myth-of-protestant-bible-martyrs https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-myth-of-protestant-bible-martyrs Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent breaks down Protestant myths related to vernacular Bible translations such as the idea the Church executed people just for creating them. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/143533 https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/143533 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent sits down with Marco Arroyo, a Church of Christ minister, to discuss their agreements and differences on salvation, especially on infant baptism. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-defending-the-unborn-with-gen-z https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-defending-the-unborn-with-gen-z Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday, Trent sits down with TikTok personality Emily Torres of Catholic Converts to discuss how to defend the unborn. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-incredible-shrinking-book-of-mormon https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-incredible-shrinking-book-of-mormon Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent responds to a Mormon apologist who critiques one of his arguments against the Book of Mormon. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-argument-for-god-atheists-fear-the-most https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-argument-for-god-atheists-fear-the-most Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent reveals which argument for God's existence that generates the most doubt among atheists. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-awkward-and-awkward-interviews https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-awkward-and-awkward-interviews Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent shares about his real most awkward interview and his favorite satirical awkward interview. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-fallacy-in-almost-every-anti-catholic-argument https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-fallacy-in-almost-every-anti-catholic-argument Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent exposes a logical fallacy hiding behind a wide variety of anti-Catholic critics. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/fr-radcliffes-dangerous-lgbt-propaganda https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/fr-radcliffes-dangerous-lgbt-propaganda Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent breaks down troubling writings from Cardinal elect Fr. Timothy Radcliffe. My book, Confusion in the Kingdom My review of Fr. James Martin’s documentary Transcription: Last week Pope Francis announced that he would be elevating 21 men to the office of Cardinal and one of them is a Dominican priest named Fr. Timothy Radcliffe. He’s created controversy with his past statements about homosexuality so I wanted to go through a recent article he wrote for Fr. Martin’s Outreach magazine and show what’s so pernicious about his rhetoric. And after that, I’ll give some brief thoug... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-engaging-protestants-with-gen-z https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-engaging-protestants-with-gen-z Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all Friday, Trent sits down with Gen Z content creators to discuss how to share the Faith with Protestants. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/holocaust-denial-is-getting-out-of-hand https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/holocaust-denial-is-getting-out-of-hand Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent shows what's wrong with the recent online trend in denying the Holocaust and why it's scandalous for Christians to engage in it. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/more-abortion-lies-fact-checking-the-vice-presidential-debate https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/more-abortion-lies-fact-checking-the-vice-presidential-debate Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent rebuts Tim Walz's lies and distortions on the issue of abortion in the recent Vice Presidential Debate. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-case-for-seven-sacraments https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-case-for-seven-sacraments Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent sits down with Anglican Stephen Boyce to discuss the case for seven sacraments. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/how-scandal-unravels-protestantisms-eternal-security https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/how-scandal-unravels-protestantisms-eternal-security Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent shows how scandals in the Protestant world call into question their doctrine of eternal security. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-these-titles-perfectly-explain-every-kids-age https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-these-titles-perfectly-explain-every-kids-age Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday, Trent reflects on amusingly accurate book titles about child development. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-real-problem-with-childless-cat-ladies https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-real-problem-with-childless-cat-ladies Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent examines the issue of "childless cat ladies" and the larger problem of demographic winter. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/charlie-kirk-shuts-down-21-pro-aborts-my-response https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/charlie-kirk-shuts-down-21-pro-aborts-my-response Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent reviews Charlie Kirk's interactions with woke college students on the issue of abortion. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-am-i-racist-review https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-am-i-racist-review Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday, Trent reviews Matt Walsh's recent film "Am I Racist?" false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/what-pope-francis-needs-to-do https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/what-pope-francis-needs-to-do Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent talks about the Pope's latest controversial remarks and what he and the rest of us should do in response to them. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-dangers-of-being-an-ultra-processed-person https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-dangers-of-being-an-ultra-processed-person Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent talks about his families journey into the dangers of ultra processed foods and how they are changing their diet in small ways to reclaim their health. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/abortion-infanticide-lies-trump-harris-debate-rebutted https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/abortion-infanticide-lies-trump-harris-debate-rebutted Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent rebuts lies and distortions about abortion and infanticide in the Trump-Harris Presidential Debate. Transcription: Trent: Last night I watched the debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, and as someone who’s been intimately involved in the pro-life movement for over 20 years, I was appalled by the lies and distortions that Harris and the moderators were peddling on this issue. So in today’s episode, I need to set the record straight. Let’s start with Donald Trump’s comments on abortion. CLIP: They have abortion in the ninth month. They even... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/10-awful-atheist-memes-rebutted https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/10-awful-atheist-memes-rebutted Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent debunks 10 truly cringe-worthy atheist memes. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-new-case-for-gods-existence https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-new-case-for-gods-existence Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent shares his talk on "The New Case for God" at the 2023 Catholic Answers Conference. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-drowning-in-plain-sight https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-drowning-in-plain-sight Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all Friday, Trent reflects on recent news stories that show how people misunderstand the danger of drowning. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/cringe-takes-on-what-jesus-really-looked-like https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/cringe-takes-on-what-jesus-really-looked-like Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent rebuts extreme positions on what Jesus looked like and examines the theological implications of that issue. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-what-is-the-cannonball-run https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-what-is-the-cannonball-run Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday, Trent shares the history of the "Cannonball Run." false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-heavy-burdens-of-catholic-fundamentalism https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-heavy-burdens-of-catholic-fundamentalism Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent warns about how "Catholic fundamentalism" can harm the Faithful and scandalize non-Catholics. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/5-reasons-to-doubt-the-book-of-mormon https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/5-reasons-to-doubt-the-book-of-mormon Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent shares arguments from his recent debate against the Book of Mormon. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-hotels-vs-airbnbs https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-hotels-vs-airbnbs Fri, 23 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent breaks down which is better: hotels or air bnb's? false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/142404 https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/142404 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent shows that Catholics don't have to embrace radical "green energy" initiatives. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-assisted-suicide-dystopia-is-here https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-assisted-suicide-dystopia-is-here Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent reveals how assisted suicide advocates reach new lows in demanding state-sanctioned killing. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-where-did-all-the-serial-killers-go https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-where-did-all-the-serial-killers-go Fri, 16 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent reveals why acts of serial killing is at an all-time low. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/mary-is-not-the-mother-of-god-rebutted https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/mary-is-not-the-mother-of-god-rebutted Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent answers common objections to the doctrine of Mary being theotokos, the Mother of God. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/surviving-the-bible-blitzkrieg https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/surviving-the-bible-blitzkrieg Mon, 12 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent gives advice on how to overcome a common rhetorical technique in discussions over the Bible. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/should-christians-trust-the-science https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/should-christians-trust-the-science Mon, 12 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent addresses how Christians should engage extreme views related to science and how to sensibly separate good and bad science. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-why-do-millennials-look-so-young https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-why-do-millennials-look-so-young Fri, 09 Aug 2024 08:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent looks at the explanations for why millenials don’t seem to be aging in comparison to their parents at the same age. ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/its-not-always-demons-with-jimmy-akin https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/its-not-always-demons-with-jimmy-akin Wed, 07 Aug 2024 08:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent sits down with Jimmy Akin to discuss where Catholics go too far in dealing with the demonic. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-my-favorite-food-hacks https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-my-favorite-food-hacks Fri, 02 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday, Trent shares some of his favorite meal tips and tricks for tasty, healthy food. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-emptiness-of-political-christianity https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-emptiness-of-political-christianity Wed, 31 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent takes on the empty absurdities on the other end of the ideological spectrum in so-called "political Christianity." false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-emptiness-of-liberal-christianity https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-emptiness-of-liberal-christianity Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent takes on the empty absurdities of liberal Christianity. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ask-me-anything-with-inspiring-philosophy https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ask-me-anything-with-inspiring-philosophy Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent shares a recent Q+A he had hosted by Michael Jones of Inspiring Philosophy on a wide variety of subjects. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-should-we-bring-back-asylums https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-should-we-bring-back-asylums Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent examines why insane asylums went out of fashion and whether they should be brought back. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/destinys-evil-consistency https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/destinys-evil-consistency Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent examines the awful positions Destiny holds and how his desire to consistency leads him to extreme ends. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/when-protestants-were-pro-choice https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/when-protestants-were-pro-choice Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent shows how Protestantism's response to legal abortion reveals it's underlying authority problem. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-saddest-male-and-female-daters https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-saddest-male-and-female-daters Fri, 12 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday, Trent reveals how young men and older women sabotage their dating lives with unrealistic expectations. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-evil-god-challenge-rebutted https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-evil-god-challenge-rebutted Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent rebuts Stephen Law's "evil god" challenge to the existence of God. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/can-libertarians-be-catholic https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/can-libertarians-be-catholic Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent sits down with Reason TV to explain why Catholics can't be socialists. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-mystery-of-liminal-space https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-mystery-of-liminal-space Fri, 05 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday, Trent examines the creepy uncanniness of liminal spaces and how they manifest in online memes. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/4-reasons-sex-work-is-not-work https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/4-reasons-sex-work-is-not-work Wed, 03 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent takes on the claim that prostitution is just harmless "sex work." false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/dialogue-does-sola-scriptura-make-sense https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/dialogue-does-sola-scriptura-make-sense Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent sits down with Protestant apologist Kelly Powers to discuss the coherence of Sola Scriptura. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-myth-of-the-girl-boss-martial-artist https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-myth-of-the-girl-boss-martial-artist Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday, Trent takes on the common cinematic depiction of petite women kicking butt, why that's so unrealistic, and how women actually can fight men. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/3-reasons-to-confess-your-sins-to-a-priest https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/3-reasons-to-confess-your-sins-to-a-priest Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:00:00 GMT Trent Horn offers three biblical reasons that every Christian should confess his sins to an ordained priest. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/did-the-medieval-church-have-gay-weddings https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/did-the-medieval-church-have-gay-weddings Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent responds to evidence for the claim that the medieval Church celebrated a kind of gay wedding ceremony. Transcription: Trent: Some Christians try to rewrite Church history to show that homosexual behavior was ignored or even celebrated. So in today’s episode I’ll be responding to Mason Mennenga’s video “Who Were the first Gay Christians?” Mason: LBTQ Christians have existed since the beginning of Christian history. This might come as a surprise to you since many Christians claim that LBTQ relationships are a modern invention, but L-G-B-T-Q people have existed since the be... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-protestant-creed-problem https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-protestant-creed-problem Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent comments on the Southern Baptist "Nicene Creed Debate" and shows how it reveals a fatal flaw in Sola Scriptura. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/4-awful-christian-best-sellers https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/4-awful-christian-best-sellers Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent reveals the heresies and dangers contained in 4 best-selling Christian books. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/7-false-catholic-teachings-rebutted https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/7-false-catholic-teachings-rebutted Wed, 12 Jun 2024 11:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent debunks Protestant apologist Allen Parr's claims about 7 false teachings of the Catholic church. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/rationality-rules-rebutted-on-homophobia https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/rationality-rules-rebutted-on-homophobia Mon, 10 Jun 2024 11:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent responds to Stephen Woodford of Rationality Rules' video "If atheists acted like apologists" in which Woodford critiques Trent's lack of concern over being called "homophobic." false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/what-the-red-pill-gets-wrong-with-jordan-cooper https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/what-the-red-pill-gets-wrong-with-jordan-cooper Wed, 22 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent shares his discussion with Lutheran scholar Jordan Cooper about the harms of "red pill" ideology. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/marriage-is-bad-for-men-rebutted https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/marriage-is-bad-for-men-rebutted Mon, 20 May 2024 11:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent shares a version of his opening statement with Pearl Davis in their debate on the question, "Is Marriage Bad for Men?" false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-justification-2x2-debate-horn-akin-vs-nesan-boyce https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-justification-2x2-debate-horn-akin-vs-nesan-boyce Wed, 15 May 2024 05:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent and Jimmy Akin team up to debate two Protestants, Samuel Nesan and Dr. Stephen Boyce, on the doctrine of justification. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/chatting-with-a-protestant-pastor-about-catholicism https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/chatting-with-a-protestant-pastor-about-catholicism Mon, 13 May 2024 09:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent takes part in a Twitter Space hosted by a Baptist pastor who asks him questions about scripture, tradition, Mary, the Eucharist, purgatory, and many other Catholic doctrines. ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-all-about-train-disasters https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-all-about-train-disasters Fri, 10 May 2024 09:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday, Trent “returns to his roots” of personal interests and discusses a slew of railroad disasters.   Transcription: I just want to say all aboard for today’s free for All Friday, though you probably don’t want to get on this train. Welcome to the Counsel Trent podcast. I’m your host, Trent Horn. Mondays and Wednesdays we talk apologetics and theology, but on Friday we talk about whatever I really want to talk about. Could be all sorts of things. And today what I want to talk about are trains, specifically, I want to talk about train d... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/rebutted-top-objections-to-marys-perpetual-virginity https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/rebutted-top-objections-to-marys-perpetual-virginity Wed, 08 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent takes on the higher level objections Protestant apologists make to the standard Catholic defense of Mary's Perpetual Virginity. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/embarrassing-young-earth-creationist-arguments https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/embarrassing-young-earth-creationist-arguments Mon, 06 May 2024 09:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent responds to a scandalously weak argument against evolution based on claims of human dinosaur coexistence. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/big-channel-news-and-new-book-giveaway https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/big-channel-news-and-new-book-giveaway Wed, 01 May 2024 09:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent gives an update on the future of the Counsel of Trent and how you can get a free copy of his latest book Confusion in the Kingdom. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/why-i-dont-care-if-im-homophobic https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/why-i-dont-care-if-im-homophobic Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent explains why he doesn’t care if people call him homophobic or transphobic because of what this word really means. ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/884-ffaf-gen-z-and-online-catholic-culture-w-avoiding-babylon-and-joshua-charles https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/884-ffaf-gen-z-and-online-catholic-culture-w-avoiding-babylon-and-joshua-charles Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all Friday Trent explains why certain moral attitudes have made Western countries more successful in contrast to some corrupt, impoverished non-Western countries. ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/dialogue-are-catholics-or-protestants-more-united-w-the-other-paul https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/dialogue-are-catholics-or-protestants-more-united-w-the-other-paul Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent sits down with Protestant YouTuber The Other Paul to discuss the methods Protestants and Catholics use to achieve doctrinal unity among believers. ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/vaush-vs-fr-mike-schmitz-and-transgender-propaganda-rebutted https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/vaush-vs-fr-mike-schmitz-and-transgender-propaganda-rebutted Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent reviews a recent transgender propaganda video aimed at 4th graders and Vaush’s critique of Fr. Mike Schmitz on the subject. ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-how-to-fake-your-own-death https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-how-to-fake-your-own-death Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent reveals how and why people fake their own deaths and the methods professionals use to catch them. ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/why-atheists-cant-blame-christians-for-anything https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/why-atheists-cant-blame-christians-for-anything Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent reveals how atheist’s moral indignation at some Christians is inconsistent with a worldview that denies the existence of free will. He shows that God’s existence makes the most sense of our unique ability to be morally responsible for our actions. ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-right-and-wrong-ways-to-treat-onlyfans-converts https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-right-and-wrong-ways-to-treat-onlyfans-converts Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent examines the controversy surrounding recent converts from the p*rn industry and how some critics don’t want to welcome certain sinners into the Faith. ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-babylon-bee-articles-that-get-me https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-babylon-bee-articles-that-get-me Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent shares three Babylon Bee Articles that completely get his life as a millennial aged husband and father. ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/877-dialogue-is-premarital-sex-bad https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/877-dialogue-is-premarital-sex-bad Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent shares clips from his dialogue with Alex at Playing with Fire about the ethics of premarital sex. ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/was-the-resurrection-a-collective-delusion https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/was-the-resurrection-a-collective-delusion Mon, 08 Apr 2024 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent answers skeptical arguments that claim post-crucifixion sightings of Jesus are cases of collective delusion like Bigfoot or other unusual sightings. ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-sola-scriptura-purgatory-and-ivf-new-episodes-air-04-15 https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-sola-scriptura-purgatory-and-ivf-new-episodes-air-04-15 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 11:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent shares his recent interview with Michael Lofton where he discusses his recent debates as well as pro-life issues hitting the news. ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/cringey-protestant-memes-rebutted https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/cringey-protestant-memes-rebutted Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent refutes several cringey Protestant memes. ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/why-are-there-two-empty-tombs-of-jesus https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/why-are-there-two-empty-tombs-of-jesus Mon, 01 Apr 2024 11:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent tells the story behind the “other” empty tomb of Jesus in Jerusalem. ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-defending-jesus-crucifixion https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-defending-jesus-crucifixion Fri, 29 Mar 2024 11:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Good-Friday Trent shares some resources to help you defend Jesus’ crucifixion. ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/is-saying-christ-is-king-antisemitic https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/is-saying-christ-is-king-antisemitic Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT Is saying "Christ is King" antisemitic? Explore its context, meaning, and implications in this thought-provoking podcast with Trent Horn. false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/why-liberals-love-ugly-art https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/why-liberals-love-ugly-art Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent reveals the reason liberals, including those in the Catholic Church, prefer downright ugly art. ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-secret-nuclear-weapons-on-the-freeway https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-secret-nuclear-weapons-on-the-freeway Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent reveals how the government secretly transports nuclear material and weapons across the country. ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/868-pearls-latest-anti-woman-rhetoric-rebutted https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/868-pearls-latest-anti-woman-rhetoric-rebutted Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent breaks down recent comments Pearl made that denigrate women and harm her largely male followers. ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/dialogue-is-jesus-god-and-the-protestant-trinity-problem https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/dialogue-is-jesus-god-and-the-protestant-trinity-problem Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent sits down with Sam Tideman of Transfigured to discuss biblical unitarianism. They also discuss how Catholics have an easier time defending the Trinity. ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-keeping-a-cool-head-on-hot-topics https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-keeping-a-cool-head-on-hot-topics Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday Trent sits down with Cy Kellet and shares his tips for keeping a cool head when discussing tough issues with other people. ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/a-protestant-investigates-catholicism-w-gospel-simplicity https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/a-protestant-investigates-catholicism-w-gospel-simplicity Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent sits down with Protestant YouTuber Austin of Gospel Simplicity to discuss his investigation into Catholicism and whether Protestantism should be the “default” position for non-Catholics. ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-where-are-the-gen-z-catholic-apologists https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-where-are-the-gen-z-catholic-apologists Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT In this episode of free-for-all-Friday Trent examines the need for a younger generation of Catholic apologists.   Transcript: What does the future hold for apologetics in the church, especially here in the US and the English-speaking world? Something Catholic Answers has been involved in for a long time, but we always have to keep our eye on the future. That’s something I’ve been thinking about a lot. Welcome Council of Trent podcast, it’s free for all Friday. Monday and Wednesdays, we talk apologetics and theology. Friday, this Friday, it’s apologetics. It could b... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/more-silly-atheist-memes-rebutted https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/more-silly-atheist-memes-rebutted Wed, 06 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent rebuts even more silly atheist memes from the Internet.   Transcript: We’ve covered awful atheist memes before and we’re going to do it again here on the Counsel of Trent. So why wait, let’s jump right into it. Here’s the first meme. “On the fourth day, God created the sun. If God created the sun on the fourth day, how the hell had four days passed?” What’s hilarious about this meme is that there’s a variant of it that’s at least 1600 years old. St. Augustine argued with gnostics who made this same objection to th... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/calvinism-and-catholicism-w-redeemed-zoomer https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/calvinism-and-catholicism-w-redeemed-zoomer Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent sits down with Protestant Youtuber Redeemed Zoomer to answer his questions about Catholicism.   Transcript: Trent Horn: Hey, everyone. Welcome to the Counsel of Trent podcast. I’m your host, Trent Horn. Joining me today is Richard, aka Redeemed Zoomer. How long have you been doing… You have a YouTube channel and a Twitter account, right? Richard: YouTube, Twitter and Instagram. Twitter’s my smallest of the three, basically. Trent Horn: Yeah. And your YouTube channel, I’ve seen some of your videos. They’ve gotten, what, like over a millio... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-problem-with-electric-cars https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-problem-with-electric-cars Fri, 01 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT In this episode of free-for-all-Friday, Trent looks at what is slowing the green movements push for universal adoption of electric cars.   Transcript: Am I going to get an electric car? Nah, I’m not going to do that. But it turns out I’m not alone. A bunch of other people don’t want to get electric cars as well. And we’re going to talk about that today here on the Counsel of Trent podcast. I’m your host, Trent Horn. Mondays and Wednesdays we talk apologetics and theology. But Friday we talk about whatever I want to talk about. And today I just want to talk ab... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/correcting-conservatives-on-ivf-after-the-alabama-ruling https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/correcting-conservatives-on-ivf-after-the-alabama-ruling Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent responds to conservatives who support or have confusing messages about IVF in light of the Alabama State Supreme Court’s ruling on the matter.   Transcript: Last week, the Alabama Supreme Court declared that human embryos used in IVF labs were legal persons, which caused several IVF clinics in the state to pause their services since IVF involves the willful killing of some of these human beings. But several conservatives who have opposed abortion, at least in the past, have said in response that they object to the court’s ruling and they see nothing wron... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-most-unfunny-comic-strips https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-the-most-unfunny-comic-strips Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all Friday Trent explains why some comic strips are bad and others are purposefully not funny.   Transcript: They call them the funny pages, the comics, if you have a newspaper, well, who has a newspaper anymore, but surely you remember these. At least they still have a second life online as comic strips. I used to remember these as a kid, picking up the newspapers and flipping through. I always liked Ziggy, Wizard of Id. Those are the good old days, right? Today on Free For All Friday, I want to talk about three unfunny comic strips. So these are comic strips that are no... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/satans-guide-to-the-bible-rebutted https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/satans-guide-to-the-bible-rebutted Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent rebuts the arguments of a viral video called “Satan’s Guide to the Bible”. ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/campus-and-radio-pro-abortion-advocates-rebutted https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/campus-and-radio-pro-abortion-advocates-rebutted Mon, 19 Feb 2024 13:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent debates college students at the University of New Mexico and a caller to Catholic Answers Live on the issue of abortion.   Transcript: Trent Horn: Hey everyone. A few weeks ago, I shared some clips of me engaging pro-choice advocates in dialogue on Catholic Answers Live. I thought it’d be fun to share another example of that, that I had partnered with my friend and colleague, Joe Heschmeyer, to show you how to dialogue about this difficult issue and also share with you an encounter that I had at the University of New Mexico, all the way back in the mid 2000s... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-why-be-catholic-with-potential-theism https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-why-be-catholic-with-potential-theism Fri, 09 Feb 2024 13:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday, Trent sits down with non-religious Youtuber Potential Theism to answer his questions about Catholicism.   Transcript: Trent Horn: It is free-for-all Friday here in the Council of Trent podcast. I’m your host, Catholic Answers apologist and speaker, Trent Horn. Monday and Wednesday we talk apologetics and theology. And today, on Friday, we’re also going to talk apologetics and theology. But actually what I want to share with you is an interview that I had on the YouTube channel, Potential Theism. The host is actually non-religious himself, but he&#8... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/is-it-sinful-to-watch-mma https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/is-it-sinful-to-watch-mma Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:00:00 GMT Is it sinful to watch MMA? In this episode Trent examines Fr. Mike Schmitz’s arguments against MMA and reveals when it is sinful for Christians to watch this sport.   Transcript: If Christians are called peacemakers, then is it okay for them to watch people punch each other in the head or choke another person into a submission? That’s the issue that’s raised when people say Christians should not support mixed martial arts or MMA. But other people say there’s nothing wrong with it, and in fact, Christians should be more involved in athletic combat sports. In today&#... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/one-christian-truth-calvinists-cant-say https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/one-christian-truth-calvinists-cant-say Mon, 05 Feb 2024 13:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent reveals the one basic Christian good work that Calvinists, because of their theology, just can’t do.   Transcript: Imagine you have to tell a total stranger about the gospel of Jesus Christ. What’s the first thing you would say to him or her? How about, God loves you and he sent his son to die for you so that you could be saved from sin and have eternal life? It’s one reason people hold up posters that say, John 3:16 at football games and Heisman Trophy winner, Tim Tebow wore the verse on his face during games. “For God so loved the world tha... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-i-love-the-world-war-z-audiobook https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-i-love-the-world-war-z-audiobook Fri, 02 Feb 2024 13:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday, Trent shares a review of the newest audiobook he’s enjoying: World War Z.   Transcript: I finally read a book. Well, I listened to a book, but that counts as reading, right? I do a lot of reading in the nonfiction world, but I finally just sat down and listened to a fictional book I really enjoyed, and I thought I would share that with you all today. Welcome to the Council of Trent podcast. I’m your host, Catholic Answers apologist, Trent Horn. Monday, Wednesday, we talk apologetics and theology, but on Free for All Friday. It’s a free for al... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-real-problem-with-hoping-hell-is-empty https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/the-real-problem-with-hoping-hell-is-empty Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent examines the biggest problem with those who focus on hoping that Hell is empty.   Transcript: Recently, Pope Francis has said he likes to think hell is empty, and Bishop Robert Barron has also defended the view that we can reasonably hope that all men will be saved. In response, a lot of Catholics have called this heretical, but they focused on secondary issues more than the primary problem with this view. So let’s talk about the real problem with Christians who say that they hope hell is empty. First, we need to distinguish what Pope Francis and Bishop Barron... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/why-fr-casey-cole-is-wrong-about-the-bible-and-homosexuality https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/why-fr-casey-cole-is-wrong-about-the-bible-and-homosexuality Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent responds to Fr. Casey Cole’s video “What does the Bible ACTUALLY Say about Homosexuality?” Transcript: Father Casey Cole just released a video asking the question, “What does the Bible actually say about homosexuality?” But instead of giving us solid answers, Father Casey just creates more confusion, and provides ammunition for critics who want to completely reject the Bible’s teaching on sexuality. I wasn’t planning to address this topic again, because I just covered it in my last episode on the pro-gay documentary 1946, but I... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/rebutting-a-pro-gay-documentary-about-the-bible https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/rebutting-a-pro-gay-documentary-about-the-bible Wed, 24 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT In this episode Trent refutes the claims in the new documentary “1946” that scripture doesn’t condemn homosexual relationships. Was Sodom and Gomorrah Really about Homosexuality? | Mary Healy Transcript: What if the word homosexual was never meant to be in the Bible? That’s the question a new documentary called 1946 is asking, and it’s part of a long-running effort to misinterpret the Bible to say that it never condemns sexual relationships between people of the same sex. There have been a lot of liberal and self-described gay Christians in the past 40 years who have practiced th... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/trent-debates-pro-choice-callers https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/trent-debates-pro-choice-callers Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent commemorates the anniversary of Roe v Wade by sharing two examples of how to dialogue with pro-choice advocates.   Transcript: Have you ever talked about the issue of abortion and lost your cool, or felt like the conversation wasn’t going anywhere? Today is the commemoration of Roe vs. Wade, and so I thought it’d be helpful to model for you how to have these difficult conversations by using real conversations that I’ve had on Catholic Answers Live. In the first conversation, you’ll see how to engage someone on the issue of abortion who is r... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/847-ffaf-being-a-catholic-influencer-w-amber-rose https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/847-ffaf-being-a-catholic-influencer-w-amber-rose Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT In this free-for-all-Friday, Trent shares his recent interview with Amber Rose, the Religious Hippie, and their discussion on the ups and downs of being an online Catholic influencer.   Transcript: It is Free For All Friday here on The Counsel of Trent. I’m your host, Catholic Answers Apologist and speaker Trent Horn. Recently, I was invited onto Amber Rose’s podcast. Amber is also known as The Religious Hippie. She’s been on Pints with Aquinas before. She does a lot of interesting updates and YouTube videos, and so she asked me to come on to talk about being a Catholi... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/hilariously-bad-atheist-memes-rebutted https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/hilariously-bad-atheist-memes-rebutted Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent shreds the low-hanging fruit of popular online atheist memes.   Transcript: I enjoy the challenge of engaging high-level defenses of atheism, but sometimes the low-hanging fruit just tastes too good to resist. Today, we are going to rebut some hilarious atheist memes, because of just how bad they are. So let’s get started. Here’s the first one. “How did Jesus find guys named Peter, John, James, Matthew, Andrew, Philip, Thomas and Simon in the Middle East?” And a comment under this meme says, “This is the one that gets me. When was the... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/conservatives-who-need-to-be-converted https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/conservatives-who-need-to-be-converted Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent examines two groups of conservatives who need to respond to the message of Jesus Christ and his Church.   Transcript: Welcome to the Counsel of Trent Podcast, a production of Catholic Answers. It’s no secret that conservatives are more likely to believe in God and support traditional moral views like being pro-life. This graph from 538 shows that in the last 30 years, conservatives have remained fairly religious, while liberals who don’t identify with any religion have risen from 10% to 40% of liberals. But conservative is not synonymous with Christi... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-exposing-smart-animal-frauds https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/ffaf-exposing-smart-animal-frauds Fri, 12 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent investigates the claims behind allegedly “smart” animals like Koko the Gorilla and Clever Hans the Horse.   Transcript: Welcome to the Counsel of Trent podcast. A production of Catholic Answers. Trent sad. Trent need subscriber. Subscribe Trent podcast. Maybe I don’t sound as intelligent to you, but if I were a great ape who had a podcast, maybe that would just blow your mind at how smart I allegedly am. Allegedly. So welcome to the Council of Trent podcast. I’m your host, Catholic Answers apologist and speaker, Trent Horn. On Monday and ... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/does-the-bible-say-mythical-creatures-exist https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/does-the-bible-say-mythical-creatures-exist Wed, 10 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent answers atheist claims that the Bible teaches that mythical creatures like unicorns and dragons exist.   Transcript: Welcome to the Counsel of Trent podcast, a production of Catholic Answers. Welcome to the Counsel of Trent podcast. I’m your host, Catholic Answers Apologist and speaker, Trent Horn. And today I want to talk about monsters, ah, real monsters, but more the ones that are alleged to inhabit the pages of the Bible and show, therefore, that the Bible is merely a collection of human writings devoid of any divine inspiration. But before we do that,... false https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/problems-with-traditionalist-defenses-of-the-faith https://www.catholic.com/audio/cot/problems-with-traditionalist-defenses-of-the-faith Mon, 08 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT In this episode, Trent highlights weak arguments that are popular among more traditionalist Catholics and better ones to use instead.   Transcript: Welcome to The Counsel of Trent podcast, a production of Catholic Answers. It’s good to be back, everyone. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, an epiphany, and I just hope you’re ready for new episodes of The Council of Trent podcast. I’m your host, Catholic Answers Apologist and Speaker, Trent Horn. Today I want to talk about some apologetic arguments and approaches I find among more traditional Catholics that conc... false