Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.St. Thomas Aquinas, Pope Benedict XVI, and the Dark Passages of the Bible - Matthew J. RamageIntellectual Catholicism2024-10-08 | 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:00 - Integrity and Honesty 00:03:50 - Dark Passages in the Bible? 00:08:32 - Methods A and B 00:12:47 - Method B vs. A 00:18:10 - Limits of Historical Critical Method 00:22:14 - Pope Benedict and Historical Criticism 00:29:57 - The Magisterium and the Faithful 00:37:15 - Aquinas on Acts of the Intellect 00:39:34 - Authorial Assertion vs. Authorial Thoughts 00:40:36 - Has the Church dealt with every difficult passage? 00:43:26 - Divine Intent and Human Intent 00:53:26 - Method B and Dark Passages 00:59:29 - Method C and Dark Passages 01:07:25 - Method C and Protestants? 01:14:05 - Conclusion
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.Why People Convert (or Dont): An Obvious but Overlooked Reason - Austin Suggs & Suan SonnaIntellectual Catholicism2024-10-08 | Austin's channel: youtube.com/@GospelSimplicity
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.Are All Religions Paths to God? - Tyler McNabbIntellectual Catholicism2024-10-03 | Tyler's channel: youtube.com/@furtheringchristendom714
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.A Comprehensive Introduction to the Conquest of Canaan (Historicity) - Kipp Davis PART TWOIntellectual Catholicism2024-10-01 | Kipp's Channel: youtube.com/@DrKippDavis
00:00:00 - Archeology 00:08:00 - Evidence 00:14:30 - Hatzor 00:28:25 - Modesty 00:29:01 - Hatzor (Cont'd) 00:30:53 - Late Date of Exodus? 00:36:46 - Egyptian Domination
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.Mormon Convert to Catholicism Reviews Hansen vs. Horn - Isaac Hess & Suan SonnaIntellectual Catholicism2024-09-30 | Original debate: youtube.com/live/9V_N0cRqzQU?si=yWbfpo-V4apRewB_ Isaac's testimony: youtu.be/sAdsnUjObsI?si=_hV4q6qocJ1gQIEd
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.A Comprehensive Introduction to the Conquest of Canaan (Exegesis) - Kipp Davis PART ONEIntellectual Catholicism2024-09-24 | Kipp's Channel: youtube.com/@DrKippDavis
00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:44 - Disclaimer(s) 00:06:09 - Kipp's Approach 00:13:03 - Ignorance and Denial 00:20:50 - What is the Conquest of Canaan? 00:29:33 - Moses 00:33:00 - Herem Warfare 00:47:21 - Human Sacrifice 00:50:29 - Drive everyone out? 00:56:33 - Warfare Rhetoric? Exaggeration?
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.Catholic Doctrine & the Literal Sense of Scripture - Gideon Lazar & Suan SonnaIntellectual Catholicism2024-09-07 | NOTE: This video was edited. Suan made the edits, and Gideon allowed them. They in no way substantially change what either side believes.
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.Answering Objections to Mary - Fr. Gregory Pine, OPIntellectual Catholicism2024-08-23 | God-splaining: godsplaining.org Benedictsbeads: benedictsbeads.com
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.MERCHANDISE LAUNCH - Suan SonnaIntellectual Catholicism2024-08-16 | LAUNCHING THIS FRIDAY (AUG. 16th)
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.BIG ANNOUNCEMENT - Suan SonnaIntellectual Catholicism2024-08-03 | Aldo's Designs: aldopenafiel.com Catholic to the Max: catholictothemax.com
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.Catholics and the Bible - Harold W. AttridgeIntellectual Catholicism2024-08-01 | 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:15 - Inspiration for the Class 00:06:11 - Syllabus 00:06:50 - Gospel of John 00:17:04 - Vatican I 00:19:15 - Pope Leo XIII 00:22:38 - Providentissimus Deus 00:29:22 - Divino Afflante Spiritu (Pius XII) 00:35:16 - Origen on John's Gospel 00:42:16 - Reflection 00:45:08 - Advice & Conclusion
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.Myths about the Reformation - Joe HeschmeyerIntellectual Catholicism2024-07-08 | Original video: youtube.com/watch?v=SbBJCvbFRbk&ab_channel=ShamelessPoperyPodcast
00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:38 - Ryan Budd 00:02:04 - Main Idea 00:03:27 - Inspiration 00:04:55 - David and Absalom 00:08:27 - Tobit and Judith 00:18:42 - The Holy Family
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.Paul and the Resurrection of Israel - Jason StaplesIntellectual Catholicism2024-06-07 | 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:18 - Israel in Second Temple Judaism 00:08:20 - Bart D. Ehrman 00:10:40 - Progress on Paul 00:23:19 - Paul within Judaism? 00:24:25 - Gentiles as Israelites? 00:25:41 - Israel/Israelite 00:35:31 - "Jew"/"Judahite"/"Judaean" 00:37:08 - Romans 11:26 00:40:20 - Jews vs. Gentiles? 00:42:57 - Paul and the Northern Kingdom 00:49:55 - Christ and the Restoration of Israel 01:01:06 - Israel and the Church 01:06:21 - Biggest Challenge 01:15:34 - Conclusion
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.REVIEW: Slavery in the Bible - Suan Sonna (Gavin Ortlund, Trent Horn, Joshua Bowen, Kipp Davis)Intellectual Catholicism2024-06-06 | Original Video: youtube.com/live/D2lx5n1MW9c?si=MikK50B6CQHydxWs
00:00:00 - Introduction 00:07:48 - The Immorality of Slavery 00:10:33 - The Bar for Success 00:21:49 - The Law as Rationale 00:33:23 - Genesis 1:27 00:36:48 - Review 00:55:09 - Q&A
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.Two New Arguments against Sola Scriptura - Suan SonnaIntellectual Catholicism2024-05-29 | Original video: youtube.com/watch?v=jXhu8cP_rSQ&t=2s&ab_channel=TheCatechumen
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.Jesus, Contradicted - Michael R. LiconaIntellectual Catholicism2024-05-24 | Dr. Licona's book: https://a.co/d/4tc5Hno Dr. Licona's book: zondervanacademic.com/products/jesus-contradicted
00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:00 - Writing Style 00:03:43 - What are the Gospels? 00:17:11 - God-Breathed 00:25:47 - Traditional Inerrancy 00:31:40 - Flexible Inerrancy 00:40:40 - "Lower view of Scripture"? 00:42:33 - Conclusion
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.Slavery in the Bible: An Atheist-Catholic Dialogue - Joshua Bowen (Atheist) & Suan Sonna (Catholic)Intellectual Catholicism2024-05-01 | 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:00 - Dr. Bowen's Motivations 00:07:23 - Defining Slavery 00:10:14 - Kinds of Slaves 00:21:46 - Limits on Masters 00:33:28 - Escaping Slaves 00:38:27 - Gender and Slavery 00:46:15 - Slave Families 00:52:20 - Jubilee Year/Event 00:58:03 - Biblical Critiques of Slavery? 01:02:00 - Slippery Slope Problem 01:06:26 - Was slavery in fact practiced in ancient Israel? 01:14:03 - Documentary Hypothesis 01:19:05 - Comparing other legal systems 01:25:50 - Galatians 3.28 and Matthew 19 01:33:10 - Theological Exegesis 01:43:05 - Suan's Approach 01:45:32 - If Dr. Bowen returned to faith...
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.Why Protestantism is not the Default: The Problem of Pious Bias - Suan SonnaIntellectual Catholicism2024-03-16 | 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:42 - Opening Remarks 00:11:38 - Sola Fide 00:21:18 - Sola Scriptura 01:01:53 - Conclusion 01:20:10 - Correction: John 17 01:20:23 - Conclusion 01:21:00 - Q&A
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.Seven Problematic Trends in ApologeticsIntellectual Catholicism2024-03-12 | 00:00:00 - Thanks to NewGlof for the time stamps 00:03:25 - Trend 1: Rational but not Obligatory (Intellectual Immodesty) 00:12:48 - Trend 2: the Nice Guy Complex 00:17:05 - Trend 3: The Crusader Complex 00:21:29 - Trend 4: "Pleasing the Donors" Mentality 00:28:35 - Trend 5: "Selling Tickets" Mentality 00:33:10 - Trend 6: Dismissing Scholarship 00:40:35 - Trend 7: The Toll on Apologists 00:43:35 - Alternatives 00:51:00 - Conclusion/Q&A
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.Dave Armstrong Responds to Gavin Ortlund on Jerome & the MonepiscopacyIntellectual Catholicism2024-02-04 | Dave's blog: patheos.com/blogs/davearmstrong
00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:30 - Testimony 00:11:30 - Suspicion 00:17:50 - Suan's Position on Pope Francis 00:19:23 - Harmonization 00:21:13 - Religious Submission of Intellect and Will 00:28:35 - Cultural Background 00:31:03 - Fear 00:33:37 - Charism of Safety 00:39:48 - "Safe Error"? 00:53:38 - What difference does Safety make? 00:55:31 - New Testament 01:04:00 - Answering Eastern Orthodoxy
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.The Obscurity of Scripture - Casey ChalkIntellectual Catholicism2024-01-19 | 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:50 - Casey Chalk 00:05:06 - Conversion 00:10:24 - Biblical Perspicuity 00:13:53 - Clarification 00:16:09 - What Protestants take for granted 00:16:50 - When things become obscure 00:19:28 - The Reformation and Denominations 00:21:49 - Assuming the Worst about Others 00:25:00 - Perspicuity = Question Begging and Ad Hoc 00:29:20 - Suan's Thoughts 00:31:00 - "Necessary for Salvation" 00:33:47 - Borrowing from Catholicism 00:35:06 - Protestantism = University and Intellectualism 00:38:48 - God is a bad communicator? 00:41:05 - Kent Hovind 00:41:40 - Suan: Inconsistency 00:43:50 - Communicating with Protestants 00:45:25 - Conservative Protestantism 00:46:06 - Perspicuity more important than Sola Scriptura 00:47:57 - Sola Scriptura w/o Perspicuity 00:51:30 - Church Fathers 00:55:50 - How Catholics should debate 00:59:47 - Conclusion
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.Spiritual Advice from Fr. Gale HammerschmidtIntellectual Catholicism2024-01-15 | 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:06:24 - Fr. Gale's Testimony 00:14:35 - Spiritual Activities for Young Adults 00:19:38 - Anger = Mortal Sin? 00:24:37 - Prayer 00:31:38 - Confession 00:38:13 - Spiritual Rut 00:46:39 - Merit 00:53:53 - TLM 00:58:03 - Assumption of Mary 01:06:23 - Conclusion
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.3 Protestants Beliefs that I had to Unlearn (as a Catholic convert)Intellectual Catholicism2024-01-11 | 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:10 - "The Norm" 00:03:30 - "Perspicuity" 00:18:46 - "The Original" 00:22:36 - Q&A
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.A Catholic studies the Bible at Harvard...Intellectual Catholicism2024-01-09 | 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:56 - My Classes 00:06:56 - 5 Key Takeaways 00:07:03 - Student thoughts on the NT 00:12:25 - Ruffling Feathers 00:15:17 - Perspicuity 00:18:27 - Church as Academia? 00:21:34 - Paul and Judaism 00:25:30 - Q & A
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.A Simple Argument for the Intercession of Saints and the Veneration of ImagesIntellectual Catholicism2024-01-08 | 00:00:00 - Atheistic Materialism 00:01:24 - Audience 00:01:36 - Protestant Problem 00:01:55 - Intercession of Saints 00:02:53 - Veneration of Images 00:03:42 - Protestant Alternatives 00:04:46 - Conclusion
00:00:00 - Claim 9: Agape = Perfect Love 00:07:29 - Claim 10: Jesus rejected the Temple 00:19:14 - Claim 11: God of Judaism isn't Loving 00:23:16 - Claim 12: John has Jesus die on a different day 00:31:54 - Claim 13: No lamb at last supper 00:35:11 - Conclusion
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.DEBUNKING Popular Misconceptions about the First Christmas - Michael P. Barber PART TWOIntellectual Catholicism2023-12-06 | Dr. Barber's book: ignatius.com/the-true-meaning-of-christmas-tmcp
00:00:00 - Claim 6: "The Christmas star was a comet or constellation" 00:06:25 - Claim 7: "Jesus was born in a stable" 00:14:30 - Claim 8: "Shepherds were despised"
00:00:00 - Introduction 00:05:44 - Claim 1: High Priest had rope wrapped around him 00:14:36 - Claim 2: "Kingdom of Heaven" avoids saying "God" 00:19:55 - Heaven vs. Heavens 00:20:25 - Claim 3: Pharisees were rigid/legalistic 00:33:35 - Claim 4: "Rock of the Church" = Pagan Temple? 00:43:54 - Claim 5: John the Baptist rejected the Temple
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.Comparing Jesus and Muhammad in Islam - Hassan AhmadIntellectual Catholicism2023-11-22 | 00:00:28 - Muslim views on Muhammad 00:14:01 - Sources of Biographical Information 00:18:07 - Jesus, Mary, and Saints in the Koran 00:23:48 - Was Jesus crucified? 00:36:00 - The Apocalypse in Islam 00:38:44 - Conclusion
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.Was the Koran reliably preserved? - Hassan AhmadIntellectual Catholicism2023-11-11 | 00:00:00 - It's Complicated 00:00:23 - Religious Polemics 00:01:12 - Preservation 00:01:37 - Textual History 00:09:06 - Theology 00:10:04 - Muslim Polemics 00:10:38 - Conclusion 00:12:58 - Critical Edition of the Koran
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.When Popes Fail - Erick YbarraIntellectual Catholicism2023-11-06 | 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:25 - Erick's Course: erickybarra.com/courses 00:03:21 - Presentation Begins 00:03:41 - Liberius 00:10:14 - Vigilius 00:42:54 - Honorius 00:55:13 - Q&A
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.Why are there Differences in the Gospels? - Michael R. LiconaIntellectual Catholicism2023-10-28 | 00:00:00 - Praises 00:00:39 - Introduction 00:02:20 - Forthcoming Book 00:05:15 - Theon of Alexandria 00:09:27 - Plutarch 00:18:03 - Academic vs. Ancient Conventions 00:22:54 - Limits of Compositional Devices 00:28:10 - Limits of Harmonization 00:33:30 - Temple Cleansing 00:39:00 - Inerrancy 00:40:22 - "The Gist" 00:42:36 - Conclusion
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.Theology of the Koran - Hassan AhmadIntellectual Catholicism2023-10-28 | Hassan's Conversion to Catholicism: youtube.com/watch?v=7Bvt65nrVoI&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=IntellectualCatholicism
00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:42 - Personal Introduction 00:01:39 - Theology of the Koran 00:08:58 - Koran = Logos? 00:11:35 - Contents of the Koran
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.The Historical Christ - Fr. Anthony Giambrone, OPIntellectual Catholicism2023-10-21 | Fr. Anthony's Book: cuapress.org/9780813234878/a-quest-for-the-historical-christ
00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:09 - A Quest for the Historical Christ 00:01:33 - Coolest Thing in Jerusalem? 00:02:59 - What is the Quest for the Historical Jesus? 00:07:16 - Protestant Assumptions 00:08:00 - Leave doctrines behind? 00:12:39 - Historical Critical Method 00:17:53 - Church Teaching 00:20:54 - An Ecclesial Hermeneutic 00:23:19 - The Divinity of Jesus 00:26:33 - Three Theses 00:40:27 - John P. Meier 00:43:30 - Conclusion
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.Pat Flynns NEW Book: The Best Argument for GodIntellectual Catholicism2023-10-16 | The Best Argument for God: sophiainstitute.com/product/the-best-argument-for-god
00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:30 - Pat's New Book 00:03:01 - Pat's Argument for God 00:06:35 - The Title 00:07:46 - Audience 00:09:30 - Favorite Argument 00:14:35 - The Problem of Evil 00:20:31 - Catholicism? 00:22:28 - Endorsements
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.Icon Veneration: A Catholic and Orthodox Case - Seraphim Hamilton, Michael Garten, Suan SonnaIntellectual Catholicism2023-10-07 | Hamilton and Garten's Responses to Ortlund: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRA9F6yswShIZoy4IOk_CT3IjOEnNnBTF&si=DNTsskkYv18d6xXr
Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church.