I've got an exciting announcement today--sign up for my newsletter below! My newsletter: https://creedal.substack.com/ I'd love to speak at your event: https://creedal.substack.com/p/speaking Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFd938A6-eKlgbAwAvvwMuQ My upcoming debate at New Polity: https://newpolity.com/events/2024 ..read more

In this episode, Zac and Andrew discuss various news articles in the 'Fake News' segment and then dive into a close read of an article by L.M. Sacasas titled 'Secularization Comes for the Religion of Technology.' They explore the concept of secularization and how it applies to the religion of technology, as well as the implications for society. 00:00 Will Barbers Save Civilization? 03:16 Fake News Segment 16:17 Secularization Comes for the Religion of Technology 36:03 Technology as a Religion 37:09 World Fairs and Technological Exhibitions 42:40 Secularization of the Religion of Technology 45 ..read more

Today we're breaking down five Super Bowl commercials, including one that Zac describes as "the worst commercial I have ever seen." Kia EV9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU7BJc96lI4 Microsoft Copilot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaCVSUbYpVc&ab_channel=Microsoft Temu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Od0aOse1wc&ab_channel=Temu He Gets Us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94BqlDQ-Ppo&ab_channel=HeGetsUs Dove Body Image: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0D5MU6_0n0&ab_channel=DoveUS ..read more

My conversation with Dr. Larry Chapp today discusses the recent teaching edict of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith: Fiducia Supplicans. The document attempts to clarify the pastoral meaning of blessings, particularly in relation to "irregular unions," but falls short on several fronts. We discuss some of our issues with the document, including theological incoherence, the invention of straw man positions, and the potential for misinterpretation. We also explore the implications of divorcing pastoral practice from truth, and the need for love to be grounded in truth. Included in the ..read more

Merry Christmas! My apologies for the lack of production as of late, but I've got some exciting things to announce early next year. I'll be back in your podcast feed before long--lots of interesting conversations to still be had, and I'm just getting started! If you'd like to read the homily: http://ww1.antiochian.org/node/21955 Glory to Jesus Christ ..read more

Today on the show we tackle our usual "misinformation" segment before diving into "BAPism" the absurd ideology espoused by followers of a mysterious internet persona known as "Bronze Age Pervert." Using Graeme Wood's latest article as a starting point, we discuss the ideology and a few of its grievous errors before articulating the beginning of an alternative. Grame Wood's article: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/09/bronze-age-pervert-costin-alamariu/674762/ Also mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvG44mwPsbk&ab_channel=TheEuropeanConservative ..read more

Today on the show, Tsh Oxenreider joins me to talk about literature, the craft of writing, converting to Catholicism, switching to dumbphones, and more. Discussed on the show: Tsh's Substack: https://thecommon.place/ Tsh's website: https://www.tshoxenreider.com/ Tsh's new book: https://a.co/d/0s1bJey (coming Aug 29, 2023) Tsh's previous appearance on Vernacular: https://open.spotify.com/episode/59S7pO9aVjFYDXJPE8G776?si=mGcPkUD-QuWXcom6yuMrwA Wisephone: https://techless.com ..read more

Today on the show, a longtime friend of the podcast--Casey Chalk--joins me to talk about his latest book, "The Obscurity of Scripture." Buy Casey's book (and write a review): https://a.co/d/bImrguj ..read more

The return of What a Week w/Andrew Petiprin ..read more

Today on the show, entrepreneur, artist, and filmmaker Matheus Bazzo joins me to talk about his companies, how to make great films, the importance of storytelling, and much more. For more info on Lumine, head to www.lumine.tv ..read more