Poly 172 – Essays in the Deep: Faith & Reason, Meaning & Morality, Protestantism & Catholic Thought

The last episode (for now) of Polycarp's Paradigm! The mission has been fulfilled and it is time to retire the podcast. In this episode Eric parts ways with final thoughts and advice for his listeners. Enjoy! 

Pat Flynn and Eric Robinson have teamed up on 72 episodes. Join them as they reflect on some of their favorite episodes and grill one another with tough questions one last time.

Katie is my beloved bride to be. It is time to introduce her to you all. In this episode you get to hear some of her faith journey and the story of how we first met. Enjoy! 

Pat and Eric finished their commentary on all 21 chapters of the Gospel of John and it is time to summarize the key themes: Jesus is God, Mary's Role as Intercessor and Mother, and the sacramental life of the Church (Baptism & Eucharist), among other themes.

Arland Nichols is the Founder and President of the St. John Paul II Foundation. "Together in Holiness" is one of their initiatives that provides marriage enrichment to couples. Arland not only speaks to this program, but being a husband and a father of nine children, he gives Eric some great marriage and parenting advice in this episode. https://forlifeandfamily.org/

Jesus restores Peter to shepherd His Church as the Gospel of John concludes.

Dr. Michael Dauphinais, Professor and Chair of Theology at Ave Maria University, helps unpack biblical answers to ten pressing questions about Catholicism. He co-authored a book with Dr. Matthew Levering, "The Wisdom of the Word." Check it out at https://www.wordonfire.org/wisdom/.

Christ is risen! 

Salvation is a process. The sacraments and our cooperation with the grace God gives us through them is integral to our salvation. In this episode, we will explore some of the rich Scriptures in the New Testament that underscore Catholic teaching. 

Jesus carries his cross, gives us his Mother, and dies for our sins as the Lamb of God.