Reason and Theology Show – REASON & THEOLOGY

Michael presents current events in the Catholic Church in a manner which is charitable, thoughtful, and clear cut. Many complain that Michael does not speak with disdain toward the Pope, what a silly view! Michael is doing what almost nobody else is doing at this time, and his focus on the magisterium and its authority, as well as his focus on finding a valid interpretation to authoritative teaching is so important at this time. Many are ignorant of the churches teaching and Michael provides the information needed to help guide the church. Without Michael I must admit I would be bashing our church, possibly even an Eastern Orthodox, or maybe even have returned to Protestantism. Michael you are doing a wonderful service to God and his people. Glory be to Christ as he has enabled you for this work. God bless you Michael.

The new opening is creepy. Always skip it.

Michael Lofton presents a fair perspective on Pope Francis’s magisterium and its critics. He frames the Pope’s Teachings within a hermeneutic of continuity by going to the primary sources. Thank you, Michael!

I really liked Michael’s show when I first discovered it about two years ago; he did a great job explaining current events in the Church and grounding them in historical context, which helped me avoid swinging too far in one direction or another during a time of confusion in the Church. However, most of his shows in the recent past - and his Twitter/X feed - have all been about “gotchas” towards other Catholics’ hot takes, and it has devolved into high school girl drama between different Catholic podcasters, which I really don’t appreciate. Dude who cares if people nitpick your approach; if you’re doing what’s right it will show, you don’t need to smear others publicly, which now makes me wonder if this has been all about creating a name and a brand all along. It’s a shame.