Pints With Aquinas
Long form discussions, debates, and teachings on the Catholic faith. Join our Locals community: https://mattfradd.locals.com/support
Episodes
November 26, 2025 β’ 129 mins
In this interview, Matt sits down with Sr. Miriam Heidland, SOLT to talk about God's love, what true healing looks like, the lasting effects of our sinfulness, and much moreβPLUS, Sister answers questions from Locals supporters.
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November 21, 2025 β’ 198 mins
In this episode, Matt sits down with Joe Heschmeyerβauthor, debater, and Catholic Answers apologistβto talk about (and question) what we believe to be true, what's real and what's not, conspiracy theories, morality, and much more.
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November 20, 2025 β’ 196 mins
In this interview, Matt is joined again by Dr. Peter Kwasniewskiβscholar, author, composer, and book publisher. In this conversation, they discuss the purpose of technology, what makes music beautiful, making time for prayer, the history of liturgical vestments, and good literature, among other topics. --- π Jesus Our Refuge book: https://a.co/d/9gKN4eb ---
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November 14, 2025 β’ 95 mins
In this episode, Matt sits down with Adrian Lawson (@sipswithserra on YouTube) to talk about his wild childhood, what it was like growing up in a broken home, living in the foster care system, dealing with parents who were drug addicts, to becoming Catholic and defending that decision against his Protestant family.
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November 12, 2025 β’ 194 mins
In this interview, Matt sits down with David Wood, an evangelical apologist who focuses his efforts on exposing the truth about Islam. The conversation touches on David's start as an apologist, his friendship with Nabeel Qureshi (who authored the book "Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus), what it was like in the early days on YouTube, receiving death threats from Muslims, why Muslims are leaving Islam and becoming Christian, David's jour...
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November 5, 2025 β’ 182 mins
In this interview, Matt sits down with the one and only Fr. Mike Schmitz. The conversation focuses on accepting who God made you to be β as it relates to getting older, detachment (even from good things), anxiety, fatherhood, the spiritual life and more.
Also discussed is fitness, the rising interest in Catholicism among young people today, Gen Z vs. Millennials, why Fr. Mike loves being a priest, the impact of Bible in a Year, Go...
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October 29, 2025 β’ 135 mins
In this episode, Matt sits down with his spiritual father, Fr. Boniface Hicks, to unpack Aquinas' five remedies to sorrow. There's so much sadness in the world today, may this episode be a healing balm if you're wading through the thick of it right now.
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October 28, 2025 β’ 36 mins
Pints With Aquinas is nearly 10 years old. In this video I want to share some personal news about the next chapter of Pints With Aquinas and what it means for those of you who have supported me from the beginning.
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October 22, 2025 β’ 152 mins
In this episode, Matt interviews comedian and podcaster John Crist. The conversation focuses on comedy, what it was like getting on Jimmy Fallon, going to rehab, shame, speaking out in public when you see injustice, and what it means to be a man.
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October 15, 2025 β’ 147 mins
In this episode, Matt interviews Raymond Arroyoβhost of EWTN's "The World Over," New York Times Best Selling author, award-winning producer, chart topping vocalist and broadcaster, and podcast host. The conversation touches on the papacy (specifically the differences between JPII, Benedict XVI and Francis), Vatican II, what Mother Angelica was like in-person (and he does the BEST imitation of the Reverend Mother's voice), Pope Leo'...
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October 8, 2025 β’ 216 mins
In this episode, Matt sits down with Shayne Smithβprofessional stand-up comic, newly confirmed Catholic, and (apparently) political extremistβto talk about how being Catholic is punk rock in today's crazy world. The conversation also touches on prayer, the Latin Mass, online death threats, tattoos, getting banned from Australia, and much more!
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October 7, 2025 β’ 107 mins
This Live Interview is with Jacob Imam, who was born into a Muslim home, and converted to Catholicism under the guidance of his godfather, Walter Hooper (C. S. Lewis's personal secretary). He graduated from the University of Oxford as a Marshall scholar with his masters and doctorate, writing his dissertation on theology and economics.
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October 1, 2025 β’ 229 mins
In this interview, Matt talks with Dr. Peter Kwasniewskiβauthor, lecturer, scholar and composerβabout his (Dr. Kwasniewski's) first experience with the Traditional Latin Mass, and how it deeply impacted him and changed his understanding of what the Mass is all about. The conversation also touches on the beauty (and importance of) sacred music, the impacts of Vatican II upon the Church, and much, much more.
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September 24, 2025 β’ 226 mins
In this interview, Matt sits down with not just one, but two special guests: Jason and Crystalina Evert. The conversation is all about marriage, particularly how to navigate the tough times in marriage and parenthood with your spouse and come out on the other side stronger than ever before. Plus, at the end, Jason & Crystalina answer questions from Locals supporters.
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September 17, 2025 β’ 189 mins
In this episode, Matt sits down with therapist Dr. Gerry Crete to unpack what therapy actually is, how it differs from spiritual direction, why so many people today are seeing therapists regularly, and if therapy is actually healthy or potentially toxic.
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When Did the Michael Knowles Show Become a Catholic Apologetics Channel? (Michael Knowles) | Ep. 540
September 10, 2025 β’ 100 mins
In this episode, Matt visits Michael Knowles in his Nashville studio to smoke cigars (and talk about cigars), discuss how absolutely CATHOLIC Knowles' show has become, the state of the world and young people today, plus details around his new documentary on Hitler and Pope Pius XII.
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September 3, 2025 β’ 115 mins
Matt is joined in the studio by the one and only Dr. Scott Hahn to discuss what the Bible says (specifically the Book of Revelation) about the apocalypse, the rapture, the Antichrist, Jesus' second coming, and more!
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August 27, 2025 β’ 150 mins
Fr. JosΓ©marΓa M. Barbin, F.I., is the U.S. Vocations Director for the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate and author of Beloved Disciple: Living Out Your Marian Consecration Daily. Based at the friary in Griswold, Connecticut, he guides men discerning religious life while promoting deeper devotion to Our Lady. He also contributes to Missio Immaculatae magazine, writing on Marian spirituality and even the Marian themes in J.R.R. Tol...
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August 25, 2025 β’ 55 mins
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August 20, 2025 β’ 180 mins
Matt and Cameron sit down for a date night in studio, discussing Cameron's health, favorite memories from their marriage and what they're hopeful for about the future.
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