#1196 - Explaining Purgatory to a Protestant Pastor

In this episode, Trent Horn examines three major coincidences that make atheism increasingly difficult to accept: the fine-tuning of the universe, the strange reality of objective moral facts, and the massive number of miracle claims throughout history. Taken together, these point toward a universe that looks far more like the product of design, purpose, and divine action than random chance. The Argument for God Atheists Fear the Most: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jgh9M2z8n0 It's the Strongest Argument for God in History (SCCC pt 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk-2FdSVy10 Answering a Muslim Apologist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtVW7y4r4cE The BEST EVER Cumulative Case for God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erpKBoPQxN0 Miracles PROVE Catholicism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk2W9mKTzIQ To support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/counseloftrent [NEW] Counsel of Trent merch: https://shop.catholic.com/apologists-alley/trent-horn-resources/ Be sure to keep up with our socials! https://www.tiktok.com/@counseloftrent https://www.twitter.com/counseloftrent https://www.instagram.com/counseloftrentpodcast 00:00 Three Coincidences That Challenge Atheism 00:30 Coincidence #3: The Fine-Tuned Universe 03:50 Psychophysical Harmony and Consciousness 05:49 Coincidence #2: Moral Facts 09:13 Disturbing Moral Implications Without God 12:15 Coincidence #1: Miracles 14:07 Why Other Religious Miracle Claims Don’t Refute Catholicism 15:08 Miracles vs Alien Abductions 16:33 Final Resources and Closing

In this episode, Trent Horn explains the “damaged goods” heresy, the “sexual prosperity gospel,” and why true chastity is rooted in God’s mercy—not virginity, resentment, or guarantees of a perfect marriage. To support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/counseloftrent [NEW] Counsel of Trent merch: https://shop.catholic.com/apologists-alley/trent-horn-resources/ Be sure to keep up with our socials! https://www.tiktok.com/@counseloftrent https://www.twitter.com/counseloftrent https://www.instagram.com/counseloftrentpodcast

In this free-for-all-Friday Trent sits down with Fr. Pine to discuss when apologetics can hinder the spiritual life.

In this episode Trent sits down with former agnostic Joe Schmid @MajestyofReason to discuss his reversion to Catholicism. To support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/counseloftrent [NEW] Counsel of Trent merch: https://shop.catholic.com/apologists-alley/trent-horn-resources/ Be sure to keep up with our socials! https://www.tiktok.com/@counseloftrent https://www.twitter.com/counseloftrent https://www.instagram.com/counseloftrentpodcast 00:00 Joe Schmid Returns to Catholicism 02:39 Why Joe Responded to Trent’s Arguments 05:55 Charity, Confidence, and Serious Debate 09:16 Divine Hiddenness and the Search for Truth 12:50 Joe’s Catholic Upbringing 16:10 Evolution and the First Wobble in Faith 18:36 The Problem of Evil and Deconversion 23:32 New Atheism, Skepticism, and Intellectual Pride 27:30 From Atheism to Agnosticism 29:37 Josh Rasmussen and Serious Theistic Arguments 35:35 Why Theism Became a Live Option Again 40:23 Choosing Philosophy Over Biology 44:41 Joe’s Years as an Agnostic 48:54 Fine-Tuning, Psychophysical Harmony, and Miracles 55:20 Changing the Mind vs Changing the Heart 1:00:30 Miracles, Naturalism, and the Case for God 1:04:33 Eucharistic Miracles, Lourdes, and Catholic Evidence 1:10:11 Why Joe Wasn’t Ready for Catholicism 1:13:07 The Problem of Evil and Animal Suffering 1:22:41 Fatima, Padre Pio, and the Pull Toward Catholicism 1:23:44 The Saints and the Change of Heart 1:35:12 The Call to Sainthood and Leaving Sin Behind 1:38:10 Fatima and Padre Pio as Catholic Evidence 1:42:40 Why Catholic Miracles Point to Catholicism 1:50:50 Testing Miracles by Their Fruits 1:57:22 Catholic Miracles and the Resurrection 2:01:41 What Comes Next for Joe Schmid? 2:06:11 Final Encouragement and Closing

In this episode Trent shares an excerpt from his recent chat with Pastor Eric Huffman @MaybeGodPodcast where they discuss the doctrine of purgatory. See the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kv3Qq0FotEY To support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/counseloftrent [NEW] Counsel of Trent merch: https://shop.catholic.com/apologists-alley/trent-horn-resources/ Be sure to keep up with our socials! https://www.tiktok.com/@counseloftrent https://www.twitter.com/counseloftrent https://www.instagram.com/counseloftrentpodcast

In this episode Trent discusses the recent debate on Charlie Kirk's murder between Candace Owens and Andrew Wilson and the sad state of modern debates.

In this free-for-all-Friday Trent reacts to actor Jonah Hill's comments about his Jiu-Jitsu abilities.

In this episode Trent offers three reasons why Christians cannot be socialists. To support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/counseloftrent [NEW] Counsel of Trent merch: https://shop.catholic.com/apologists-alley/trent-horn-resources/ Be sure to keep up with our socials! https://www.tiktok.com/@counseloftrent https://www.twitter.com/counseloftrent https://www.instagram.com/counseloftrentpodcast

In this free-for-all-Friday Trent reveals how careless errors lead to death in America's most famous national parks.

In this episode Trent calls out Christians who downplay the crimes of Andrew Tate.