Intrinsically Ordered

Cade Bradley

Exploring the intersection of queer identity and catholicism - sharing stories of those who've left, remained, and created their own journeys; providing commentary on the catholic church's harmful teachings; helping those who've been hurt.

  1. 24 НОЯБ.

    Natural Law Actually Disagrees with the Catholic Church on Sexual Ethics w/ Chris Damian

    In this episode of Intrinsically Ordered, Cade sits down with gay Catholic writer and lawyer Chris Damian to unpack one of the most abused buzzwords in Catholic debates: natural law. They trace how Aristotle, Aquinas, and virtue ethics get flattened into YouTube talking points, why “sex is for babies and bonding” doesn’t actually settle anything, and how natural law gets weaponized against LGBT people, contraception, and queer families while mysteriously ignoring things like smoking and worker exploitation. From Latin Mass culture and “Catholic Inc.” to chastity, conversion therapy, and bad analogies about chairs, cups, and diet soda, Cade and Chris ask: What would natural law look like if we actually cared about human flourishing—especially for queer people—instead of just defending a pre-decided rulebook? 00:00 Natural Law in Catholicism 01:35 Catholic Inc. and Rad Trad Explained 03:31 Natural Law and Sexual Ethics 09:39 Critiques and Complexities of Natural Law 14:17 Marriage and Natural Law 20:25 Natural Law in Practice and Popular Misconceptions 37:58 Christian Natural Law and Intuitive Goods 46:30 The Anorexia Argument and Natural Law 50:56 The Flaws in Catholic Natural Law Arguments 56:14 The One-Way Valve of Catholic Studies 58:10 Adoption and Same-Sex Couples 59:52 The Complexity of Human Flourishing 01:04:06 The Inconsistencies in Catholic Sexual Ethics 01:06:57 The Broader Implications of Natural Law To join our discord community for $1 or to support my work/get early access to content, check out my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/gayextrad To be a guest on the episode, visit my YT channel and send me an email.

    1 ч. 31 мин.
  2. 21 НОЯБ.

    Why I Didn't Covert to Catholicism - Ex-Catholic Philosopher and Catholic YouTuber w/ @evan_raugust

    I sit down with Catholic YouTuber  @evan_raugust after a wild weekend where we went to seven churches in one weekend: Messianic Jewish, Catholic, Pentecostal, Orthodox, Anglican, non-denominational megachurch, and a Presbyterian church plant. Evan's full main channel video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHejO1GGbwU&t=651s We unpack how each community tells a different story about God, heaven, and everyday life—Latin Mass vs fog machines, house-church Orthodoxy vs televised sermons, “I felt the Holy Spirit” vs “this still doesn’t make me a believer.” We talk conversion, deconstruction, the pull of beauty and liturgy, and why some churches felt genuinely soulful while others felt like spiritual factories. If you’re curious how an ex-Catholic atheist and a convinced Catholic convert experience the same services in totally different ways, this conversation is for you. 00:00 Weekend Adventure: Visiting Different Churches 01:20 Evan's Religious Background 03:48 Cade's Religious Background 04:49 Collaboration and Video Concept 11:46 Messianic Jewish Church Experience 14:59 Catholic Church Experience 19:00 Pentecostal Prayer Service Experience 20:46 Catholic vs Evangelical Views on End Times 23:18 Orthodox Church Experience 27:17 Non-Denominational Church Visit 31:16 Anglican Evensong Service 33:33 Nova Church: A Presbyterian Experience 38:00 Reflections on Visiting Multiple Churches 42:13 Concluding Thoughts on Religion and Atheism To join our discord community for $1 or to support my work/get early access to content, check out my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/gayextrad To be a guest on the episode, visit my YT channel and send me an email.

    45 мин.
  3. 25 АВГ.

    I Left the Catholic Church (Online Radicalization, The Latin Mass, and Finding Meaning Without God)

    In this episode, I share my raw and personal journey through Catholicism—from being raised in a suburban Catholic family to becoming an intense religious fundamentalist who nearly entered a monastery. I explain what it was like to give every waking moment to prayer, theology, and the dream of becoming a monk, only to have my life upended when I was rejected for being gay. What followed was a painful process of leaving not just Catholicism, but religion itself. I open up about the collapse of my community, meaning, and identity—and how I rebuilt my life through running ultramarathons, reconnecting with purpose, and creating content to help others on their journey. This isn’t an argument against belief; it’s a memoir of faith, loss, discovery, and resilience. Whether you’re religious, questioning, or completely secular, I hope my story resonates with you. 00:00 My Religious Beginnings 02:37 Religious Awakening 05:29 Deepening Faith 11:42 Embracing Fundamentalism and the Latin Mass 15:36 COVID Lockdowns and Monastic Aspirations 19:18 Rejection and College Life 22:04 Life Decisions 30:16 Questioning Catholic Teachings 32:46 Departing Catholicism 35:08 Struggles with Identity 38:07 Finding New Meaning 41:40 Embracing a New Life 46:55 Reflections on Religion and Personal Growth 53:19 Living Authentically To join our discord community for $1 or to support my work/get early access to content, check out my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/gayextrad To be a guest on the episode, visit my YT channel and send me an email.

    1 ч. 3 мин.
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Exploring the intersection of queer identity and catholicism - sharing stories of those who've left, remained, and created their own journeys; providing commentary on the catholic church's harmful teachings; helping those who've been hurt.

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