Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Everyone who's familiar with Dr. John Bergsma's conversion story is familiar with the man who had three qualities Dr. Bergsma never thought he'd find in the same person... Highly Intelligent. Full of the Holy Spirit. And Catholic.
In this new episode of Stunned by Scripture, John sits down with friend, confirmation sponsor, and fellow theologian Dr. Michael Dauphinais. From a range of emotions to serious and sincere conversation, the two discuss the pursuit of truth as it relates to both Thomas Aquinas and Sacred Scripture.
Dauphinais shares the powerful story of his journey home to the Catholic Church and what led him to the study of theology.
Further, through a guided conversation, Bergsma and Dauphinais also explore the place of Sacred Scripture in the Church, Aquinas' Summa Theologica, and the role of the theologian in our modern age.
Join us for an intense and unforgettable conversation you don't want to miss.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:06:25 The Purpose of Theology
0:13:33 Dauphinais' Early Background
0:28:57 Seeing Beyond Worldly Philosophies
0:34:48 Beginning of Dauphinais' Conversion
0:47:07 Sacramental Reversion
0:54:58 The Unity of the Catholic Church, Scripture, & Truth
0:59:33 The Goal of Scripture
1:03:25 Dauphinais' Study of Scripture & Aquinas
1:13:14 The Creed & the Heart of the Catholic Faith
1:15:39 Dauphinais' Dissertation
1:21:26 Aquinas & Scripture
1:32:50 Dauphinais' Books and the Relevance of Scripture & Aquinas
2:05:06 Aquinas as a Biblical Interpreter
2:13:14 The Correct Approach to Scripture
2:19:59 Truth in Religions & the Uniqueness of Christianity
2:24:18 How to Get to Know Aquinas & Scripture Better
2:30:23 Conclusion
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Everyone who's familiar with Dr. John Bergsma's conversion story is familiar with the man who had three qualities Dr. Bergsma never thought he'd find in the same person... Highly Intelligent. Full of the Holy Spirit. And Catholic.
In this new episode of Stunned by Scripture, John sits down with friend, confirmation sponsor, and fellow theologian Dr. Michael Dauphinais. From a range of emotions to serious and sincere conversation, the two discuss the pursuit of truth as it relates to both Thomas Aquinas and Sacred Scripture.
Dauphinais shares the powerful story of his journey home to the Catholic Church and what led him to the study of theology.
Further, through a guided conversation, Bergsma and Dauphinais also explore the place of Sacred Scripture in the Church, Aquinas' Summa Theologica, and the role of the theologian in our modern age.
Join us for an intense and unforgettable conversation you don't want to miss.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:06:25 The Purpose of Theology
0:13:33 Dauphinais' Early Background
0:28:57 Seeing Beyond Worldly Philosophies
0:34:48 Beginning of Dauphinais' Conversion
0:47:07 Sacramental Reversion
0:54:58 The Unity of the Catholic Church, Scripture, & Truth
0:59:33 The Goal of Scripture
1:03:25 Dauphinais' Study of Scripture & Aquinas
1:13:14 The Creed & the Heart of the Catholic Faith
1:15:39 Dauphinais' Dissertation
1:21:26 Aquinas & Scripture
1:32:50 Dauphinais' Books and the Relevance of Scripture & Aquinas
2:05:06 Aquinas as a Biblical Interpreter
2:13:14 The Correct Approach to Scripture
2:19:59 Truth in Religions & the Uniqueness of Christianity
2:24:18 How to Get to Know Aquinas & Scripture Better
2:30:23 Conclusion
✨ Join the largest group Bible Study in America—Bible Across America
➡️ stpaulcenter.com/america
___
Other ways to grow with the St. Paul Center:
⛪️ If you're a Priest looking to attend one of our annual Priest Conferences:
stpaulcenter.co/priestconferences
📖 Start a Bible study with the St. Paul Center:
stpaulcenter.co/biblestudies
✈️ Go on a pilgrimage with us:
stpaulcenter.co/pilgrimages
🛒 Browse our bookstore:
stpaulcenter.co/emmausroadpublishing
🔥 Support our mission:
stpaulcenter.co/donate
___
Follow the St. Paul Center on Social Media:
Instagram: instagram.com/stpaulcenter?igsh=anloZXB4dDdjcHI1&utm_source=qr
Facebook: facebook.com/share/177cb1WMS5/?mibextid=wwXIfr
X/Twitter: https://x.com/saintpaulcenter?s=21&t=8_4yim_uMnTcaKXDbGGuVQ
#stpaulcenter #johnbergsma #michaeldauphinais #stunnedbyscripture #aquinas #scripture #religion #christianity #catholic #conversion
