Why was Jesus’ birth so complicated, messy, and humble? How does weakness and suffering help us in the spiritual life? How has blindness affected Fr Spitzer’s spiritual life? Today, I sit down with the well-loved Father Robert Spitzer, theologian and philosopher. We dive into Christmas, suffering, and a very personal account of his blindness and how he has come to view it as a blessing. I hope you enjoy this Christmas episode!

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:32 - Welcome, Fr Spitzer

00:01:10 - What’s the tradition of celebrating Christmas?

00:02:29 - Modest means is the main thing

00:11:31 - Why such a specific birth narrative?

00:12:34 - Hallow

00:13:58 - Jesus is true man

00:15:14 - Jesus doesn’t get special privileges

00:16:01 - Free choice

00:21:52 - Why the slaughter of the innocents?

00:22:57 - Good Ranchers

00:24:13 - God’s project is not limited to a single group in a single era

00:27:55 - If you’ve got everything in this world...

00:37:14 - EveryLife

00:38:02 - Fr Spitzer’s Blindness

00:45:41 - Seven Weeks

00:46:39 - Fr Spitzer felt utterly humiliated

00:58:57 - We must become like children

01:06:17 - Mother Angelica’s quote

01:11:04 - Scroll of Isaiah

01:14:02 - Why did Jesus come as a baby?

01:21:10 - Every child is the Christmas miracle

How do we practice fraternal correction with fellow Christians who justify wrongdoing in the public square? What impact does Gen Z's lack of in-person mentors have on their faith and growth?

This week, I'm joined by my good friend Trent Horn, host of the popular Counsel of Trent YouTube channel, a top resource for Christian apologetics. We dive into what drives his unique content, how to hold Christians accountable for anti-Semitism, and Trent's passion for mentoring the next generation in the art of apologetics Jiu-Jitsu—plus much more.

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00:00:00 - Start

00:01:03 - Too Far With Laura Horn

00:05:01 - Trent and Laura doing a book

00:07:45 - Hobbies vs Vocations vs Jobs

00:08:48 - Primary Vocation and Death

00:12:35 - intro - A lot of mom’s feel the pressure

00:14:27 - Litany of Humility

00:15:06 - Genuine Interest Brings Best Results

00:15:47 - Clickbait

00:18:05 - Trent’s Approach to Content

00:23:35 - Importance of Understanding Other’s Positions

00:26:41 - What’s the most important topics you’ve covered?

00:29:36 - Loyalty vs Tribalism

00:32:46 - Fraternal Correction

00:43:25 - Bas Rutten

00:49:59 - Antisemtism is wrong

01:05:28 - A movie that keeps Trent up at night…

01:08:16 - Cultivating Next Generation of Apologists

01:11:55 - Trent wants to become Mr. Miyagi

01:14:06 - Trent’s Mentors

01:16:09 - Gen Z Lacks Mentors

01:22:46 - Cooking

OnlyFans star Lily Phillips shocked the world after sleeping with 100 men in 24 hours, breaking down in tears during an emotional interview about the crushing pain of the experience. For a brief moment, the internet caught a glimpse of the harsh reality behind promiscuity—but sadly, Lilly's wake-up call didn’t last long.

In a related story, Crystal Mangum, who falsely accused Duke Lacrosse players of rape, has publicly admitted to lying and is now seeking forgiveness. Could our culture be reaching a breaking point as it relates to sexual ethics? How do we build a better culture?

I unpack these stories and more in today's live!

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