Logos Podcast

The Intellectual Life | The Life of the Mind 03.07.2026 56min

In a culture dominated by distraction, constant entertainment, and endless information, what does it mean to cultivate a truly intellectual life?In this episode of Logos Podcast, we explore why the intellectual life is not reserved for professors or academics, but is a vocation for every Christian. Drawing from Scripture, the wisdom of the saints, philosophy, and the Catholic intellectual tradition, we discuss the difference between knowledge and wisdom, why contemplation is essential to human flourishing, and how reading, prayer, friendship, and leisure shape us into people capable of perceiving truth.Whether you're a student, a parent, a priest, or simply someone longing for greater depth, this conversation offers a compelling invitation to recover wonder, love truth, and discover why forming the mind is indispensable to forming the soul.Connect with us here:Website: http://www.logos-podcast.com/Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3PCPWBvNcAbptX17PzlC2x?si=BkEHS4vGSf-xmMlDFcpZ2QApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/logos-podcast/id1560191231YouTube: https://youtube.com/@logospodxast?si=RaYkZAfLKea2kBtZInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/logospodxastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/logospodcastSponsored by the Augustine Institute:- Apply now: www.augustine.com/logos Gary Michuta’s new book, Messiah: stpaulcenter.com/messiah-logosTime code:0:00 - The Logos Society3:00 - How We Are6:13 - Messiah: Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled in Christ 7:04 - The Augustine Institute 8:04 - Our Anniversary 10:00 - The Importance of Study and Prayer12:30 - Fr. Max’s Intellectual Journey35:26 - Fr. Joseph’s Intellectual Journey 53:30 - Cultivate the Mind

Chat GPT, Gemini, Claude | The Pope on AI 19.06.2026 56min

Is Artificial Intelligence helping humanity—or replacing it? In this episode, Frs. Max and Fr. Joseph analyze and reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s groundbreaking encyclical on AI, technology, human dignity, and the future of civilization. Discover what the Catholic Church teaches about artificial intelligence, the dangers of a purely technological worldview, and why Pope Leo believes the human person remains at the center of every ethical question.Connect with us here:Website: http://www.logos-podcast.com/Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3PCPWBvNcAbptX17PzlC2x?si=BkEHS4vGSf-xmMlDFcpZ2QApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/logos-podcast/id1560191231YouTube: https://youtube.com/@logospodxast?si=RaYkZAfLKea2kBtZInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/logospodxastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/logospodcastSponsored by the Augustine Institute:- Apply now: www.augustine.com/logos Gary Michuta’s new book, Messiah: stpaulcenter.com/messiah-logos

Drake Vs. Kendrick Lamar | Iceman, Not Like Us, and The Drama 05.06.2026 40min

Drake is back with ICEMAN—but can the biggest star in rap survive what has the potential to have been the most explosive feud in hip-hop history?In this episode, we break down the aftermath of the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar war, the allegations, the diss tracks, the industry fallout, and what it all may mean. Was Kendrick right? Is Drake finished—or simply entering his next chapter? What does ICEMAN and Not Like Us reveal about the strategy, the mindset, and in value structure in the hip-hop world?From rap beefs and billion-dollar brands to fame, loyalty, power, and legacy, this is a deep dive into one of the biggest stories in modern music.#Drake #KendrickLamar #JayZ #ICEMAN #RapBeef #music #rap #MusicIndustry #KendrickVsDrake #OVO #RapCulture

The Crisis of Authority | Authority Vs. Power 22.05.2026 1val 8min

Authority is not the same thing as domination. In a culture suspicious of hierarchy and scarred by abuses of power, we explore the true nature of authority: what it is, why it is necessary, and how it differs from tyranny, manipulation, and raw control. From the family to the Church, from politics to personal formation, this episode examines how authentic authority exists not to crush freedom, but to order it toward truth, goodness, and flourishing. Drawing from philosophy, theology, and modern culture, we ask: why does every society need authority, and what happens when power reigns without wisdom, sacrifice, or moral limits?Connect with us here:Website: http://www.logos-podcast.com/Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3PCPWBvNcAbptX17PzlC2x?si=BkEHS4vGSf-xmMlDFcpZ2QApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/logos-podcast/id1560191231YouTube: https://youtube.com/@logospodxast?si=RaYkZAfLKea2kBtZInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/logospodxastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/logospodcastSponsored by the Augustine Institute:Apply now: https://www.augustine.edu/logosGary Michuta’s new book, Messiah: stpaulcenter.com/messiah-logos

Fr. Chris Boutin | The Heart of the Priesthood 08.05.2026 56min

Website: http://www.logos-podcast.com/Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3PCPWBvNcAbptX17PzlC2x?si=BkEHS4vGSf-xmMlDFcpZ2QApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/logos-podcast/id1560191231YouTube: https://youtube.com/@logospodxast?si=RaYkZAfLKea2kBtZInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/logospodxastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/logospodcastSponsors of this episode:The Augustine Institute:Apply now: https://www.augustine.eduSt. Paul Center:Gary Michuta’s new book, Messiah: stpaulcenter.com/messiah-logos

Joe Heschmeyer | The Moral Dilemma 24.04.2026 54min

What happens when doing the right thing leads to more suffering?In this episode of Logos Podcast, Joe Heschmeyer (Catholic Answers) joins us to break down one of the most challenging questions in moral philosophy: can you ever do evil so that good may come from it?We dive into the thought of philosopher Elizabeth Anscombe and explore:Why intention matters in moral decisionsThe problem with consequentialismWhether outcomes justify actionsThe morality behind real-world dilemmas like war and the atomic bombHow Catholic teaching approaches suffering, truth, and virtueThis conversation challenges the modern mindset that results are all that matter and offers a deeper framework rooted in truth, conscience, and the moral life.“There may be times where… more suffering was caused by doing the right thing… and we would say: it doesn’t matter.” Website: http://www.logos-podcast.com/Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3PCPWBvNcAbptX17PzlC2x?si=BkEHS4vGSf-xmMlDFcpZ2QApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/logos-podcast/id1560191231YouTube: https://youtube.com/@logospodxast?si=RaYkZAfLKea2kBtZInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/logospodxastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/logospodcast

Hot Ones | Catholic Priests and Comedian Shayne Smith 10.04.2026 56min

What happens when Shayne Smith agrees to eat wings that get hotter every round?In this episode, things start off fun but get real pretty quick. As the heat kicks in, the conversation shifts into faith, marriage, prayer, suffering, and what it actually looks like to try to live a real Catholic life day to day.There’s a lot of chaos, a lot of honesty, and somehow it all turns into a solid conversation about vocation, discipline, and learning to follow God in the middle of a messy life.This one’s painful, funny, and way more real than expected.– Connect with us here:Website: http://www.logos-podcast.com/Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3PCPWBvNcAbptX17PzlC2x?si=BkEHS4vGSf-xmMlDFcpZ2QApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/logos-podcast/id1560191231YouTube: https://youtube.com/@logospodxast?si=RaYkZAfLKea2kBtZInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/logospodxastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/logospodcastSponsored by St. Paul's CenterGary Michuta’s new book, Messiah: stpaulcenter.com/messiah-logos

The Mystery of the Easter Vigil | Pope Benedict XVI 03.04.2026 16min

Check out Messiah: Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled in Christ written by Gary Michutahttp://stpaulcenter.com/messiah-logosFr.Max reads a reflection by Pope Benedict the XVI on the Mystery of the Easter Vigil. Pope Benedict explores three themes of the Easter Vigil– light, water, and the Great Alleluia. Connect with us here:Website: http://www.logos-podcast.com/Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3PCPWBvNcAbptX17PzlC2x?si=BkEHS4vGSf-xmMlDFcpZ2QApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/logos-podcast/id1560191231YouTube: https://youtube.com/@logospodxast?si=RaYkZAfLKea2kBtZInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/logospodxastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/logospodcastSupport the show

Holy Thursday | The Eucharist, The Priesthood, and the Cross 27.03.2026 49min

What really happened on Holy Thursday?In this episode of the Logos Podcast, we break open the mystery of the Last Supper, the institution of the Eucharist, and the origin of the priesthood—all in one night. As the Church enters the most sacred time of the year, we explore how the Paschal Mystery doesn’t begin on Good Friday… but on Holy Thursday.From St. Paul’s earliest account of “This is my body” to the deeper meaning of the Triduum as one continuous liturgy, this conversation unpacks what the Eucharist actually is—and why it changes everything.If you’ve ever struggled to understand the Mass, the Cross, or the Eucharist, this episode will help you see it with new clarity.Connect with us here:Website: http://www.logos-podcast.com/Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3PCPWBvNcAbptX17PzlC2x?si=BkEHS4vGSf-xmMlDFcpZ2QApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/logos-podcast/id1560191231YouTube: https://youtube.com/@logospodxast?si=RaYkZAfLKea2kBtZInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/logospodxastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/logospodcastSupport the show

This is My Body: Motherhood and the Cross | Cameron Fradd 13.03.2026 1val 6min

In this episode of the Logos Podcast, Fr. Max and Fr. Joseph sit down with Cameron Fradd for a conversation on motherhood, spiritual warfare, and the deeper meaning of sacrifice.Drawing from her own life as a wife and mother, Cameron reflects on the hidden suffering that often accompanies motherhood and how it reveals something profound about the Christian life. What does it mean for a mother to live the words of Christ — “This is my body, given for you”? And how can women confront the lies that distort their identity and vocation?Together they explore the beauty of the feminine genius, the spiritual battle for identity in modern culture, and the redemptive meaning of suffering in light of the Cross.This episode is a reflection on motherhood, sacrifice, and the mystery of love that gives itself away.Among the Lilies Podcast: https://www.cameronfradd.comhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/among-the-lilies/id1149976656https://www.instagram.com/among_the_lilies?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Connect with us here:Website: http://www.logos-podcast.com/Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3PCPWBvNcAbptX17PzlC2x?si=BkEHS4vGSf-xmMlDFcpZ2QApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/logos-podcast/id1560191231YouTube: https://youtube.com/@logospodxast?si=RaYkZAfLKea2kBtZInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/logospodxastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/logospodcastSupport the show

Students of Culture | The Logos in the World 06.03.2026 19min

What does it mean to become a student of culture?In this episode of the Logos Podcast, Fr. Joseph and Fr. Max introduce a new initiative called Students of Culture — a community for people who want to read the signs of the times, think deeply about the world around them, and discover the truth, goodness, and beauty present even in contemporary culture.Drawing inspiration from the Church’s tradition and the thought of Pope St. Paul VI, they explain how Christians are called not to retreat from culture but to enter into dialogue with the world — recognizing the traces of the Logos present in music, art, film, and the human heart.Students of Culture is an invitation to become intellectual disciples:people who study, think critically, engage culture, and grow in love for Christ through the pursuit of truth.Join the conversation and become a Student of Culture.Connect with us here:Website: http://www.logos-podcast.com/Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3PCPWBvNcAbptX17PzlC2x?si=BkEHS4vGSf-xmMlDFcpZ2QApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/logos-podcast/id1560191231YouTube: https://youtube.com/@logospodxast?si=RaYkZAfLKea2kBtZInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/logospodxastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/logospodcastSupport the show

The Power of Speech | Fr. Gregory Pine OP 27.02.2026 55min

In this episode of Logos Podcast, we sit down with Dominican friar Father Gregory Pine to talk about the power of speech, sins of the tongue, and why our words matter more than we think.Drawing from his book Training the Tongue: Growing Beyond Sins of Speech, Father Gregory explores:• Is it ever okay to use cuss words?• What counts as taking God’s name in vain?• Can we become overly scrupulous about speech?• The spiritual danger of “locker room talk” culture• The forgotten power of silence• Why our integrity and speech ultimately pre-exist in GodFrom Genesis and the power to name, to modern social media pressure to “say something” about everything — this conversation challenges how Catholics think about words, humor, roasting culture, confession, and everyday speech.Support the show

The Nature of Penance 13.02.2026 56min

What is penance, really? Is it just giving up chocolate for Lent — or is it something much deeper?In this episode of the Logos Podcast, Father Max and Father Joseph unpack the true meaning of penance: not just as a Lenten practice, but as a virtue, a sacrament, and a lifelong conversion of heart. Drawing from St. Thomas Aquinas, St. John Paul II, and the rich Catholic tradition, they explore metanoia, the Sacrament of Confession, satisfaction for sins, fasting, mortification, and the powerful difference between active and passive penance.Connect with us here:Website: http://www.logos-podcast.com/Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3PCPWBvNcAbptX17PzlC2x?si=BkEHS4vGSf-xmMlDFcpZ2QApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/logos-podcast/id1560191231YouTube: https://youtube.com/@logospodxast?si=RaYkZAfLKea2kBtZInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/logospodxastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/logospodcastSupport the show

Egan Robinson | God, Japan, and KFC 30.01.2026 1val 4min

Comedian Egan sits down to talk stand-up comedy, Catholic faith, guilt, confession, and what it’s like bombing on stage, living on a sailboat, and accidentally turning your life into material. From growing up Catholic in New Orleans to doing comedy in LA and Austin, this episode dives into Catholic humor, stand-up comedy stories, faith and comedy, near-death experiences, Japan, and why being honest is funnier than being perfect.Connect with us here:Website: http://www.logos-podcast.com/Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3PCPWBvNcAbptX17PzlC2x?si=BkEHS4vGSf-xmMlDFcpZ2QApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/logos-podcast/id1560191231YouTube: https://youtube.com/@logospodxast?si=RaYkZAfLKea2kBtZInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/logospodxastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/logospodcastSupport the show

Seeing like God | Creativity and Virginity 23.01.2026 28min

What is the relationship between creativity and virginity?In this Logos Podcast episode, Fr. Joseph shares a powerful retreat talk given to Catholic creatives, artists, and content creators, exploring the concept of virginity as a way of seeing — a virginal gaze rooted in contemplation, detachment, and love.Drawing from the writings of Monsignor Luigi Giussani, this talk challenges modern assumptions about creativity, possession, control, and productivity. Instead, it proposes a radically Christian vision: true creativity flows from interior detachment, silence, prayer, and reverence for reality as gift.Connect with us here:Website: http://www.logos-podcast.com/Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3PCPWBvNcAbptX17PzlC2x?si=BkEHS4vGSf-xmMlDFcpZ2QApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/logos-podcast/id1560191231YouTube: https://youtube.com/@logospodxast?si=RaYkZAfLKea2kBtZInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/logospodxastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/logospodcastSupport the show

The Fight for Tradition | Bishop Earl Fernandes 16.01.2026 1val 1min

Why are young Catholics returning to tradition?In this episode of Logos Podcast, we sit down with Bishop Fernandes to unpack what tradition really means — not nostalgia, not ideology, but living memory handed down through the Church.We discuss Tradition with a capital T versus tradition with a small t, the cultural burnout driving people back to the Church, the danger of rigid traditionalism, and why beauty, ritual, and liturgy still matter in a fragmented modern world.This conversation explores how Catholic tradition forms identity, preserves meaning, and points the human heart toward truth, goodness, and beauty in an age obsessed with efficiency and novelty.Connect with us here:Website: http://www.logos-podcast.com/Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3PCPWBvNcAbptX17PzlC2x?si=BkEHS4vGSf-xmMlDFcpZ2QApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/logos-podcast/id1560191231YouTube: https://youtube.com/@logospodxast?si=RaYkZAfLKea2kBtZInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/logospodxastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/logospodcastSponsored by the Augustine Institute:Apply now: https://www.augustine.edu/logosSupport the show

Catholic Guilt | Live from SEEK26 09.01.2026 45min

In this live episode of the Logos Podcast, recorded at SEEK 2026, Father Max and Father Joseph take on the misunderstood topic of Catholic guilt. What is it really? Is guilt something harmful to be avoided, or a necessary part of the Christian life?Drawing from Scripture, Church teaching, personal experience, and pastoral ministry, the conversation explores the difference between healthy conviction and destructive scrupulosity, the role of conscience, and how guilt can actually be a gift of the Holy Spirit leading us back to God. The priests unpack how rule-based faith can distort our relationship with God, why mercy must always be central, and how authentic Catholic living moves from fear to filial love.This episode also features audience Q&A on discernment, confession, scrupulosity, evangelization in secular spaces, and navigating faith in a culture that rejects moral conviction.Website: http://www.logos-podcast.com/Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3PCPWBvNcAbptX17PzlC2x?si=BkEHS4vGSf-xmMlDFcpZ2QApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/logos-podcast/id1560191231YouTube: https://youtube.com/@logospodxast?si=RaYkZAfLKea2kBtZInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/logospodxastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/logospodcastSponsored by the Augustine Institute:Apply now: https://www.augustine.edu/logosSupport the show

Angels & Demons | On the Incarnation 24.12.2025 58min

Our annual Christmas episode this year is on Angelic Knowledge. Central question: Did the Angels know God's plan of salvation for humanity?Support the show

WE ALMOST DIED AT SEEK! 20.12.2025 21min

We are going to Seek! In this episode we reminisce on the beautiful universality of our Church and the time Fr. Max was skating on ice and almost ate it. See you at Seek! Support the show

Our Lady of Guadalupe | The Cosmological Significance 12.12.2025 52min

In this episode of Logos Podcast, Fr. Max and Fr. Joseph dive deep into Rocco Buttiglione’s chapter on Modernity’s Alternative and explore how Our Lady of Guadalupe reveals the ultimate Christian claim: being is good.We trace the drama of Mesoamerican religion, human sacrifice, the collapse of a symbolic world after the Spanish conquest, and why evangelization initially failed — until a pregnant woman appeared on Tepeyac.This conversation unpacks:• Why the Noahic covenant matters more than we think• How pagan religions hold both seeds of the Word and seeds of the devil• Why suffering challenges our belief in the goodness of being• How the tilma of Guadalupe spoke directly into a culture that had lost the will to live• Christianity’s astonishing claim: God Himself becomes the sacrificed Son• What this means for hope, pro-life culture, and the dignity of the human person todayIf you're hungry for philosophy, theology, cosmology, evangelization, or deeper Marian devotion, this episode is for you.Support the show