I was listening on Spotify and thinking this is the least I’ve ever heard Matt talk- like I’m baffled that guy retained all of that information and could recall it and explain it all so well.
@@blutausbeherit Definately getting that vibe. My husband was never formally diagnosed, but he suspects he's on the spectrum. He went to a special school as a kid, total computer nerd and he can talk about Star Trek for days! I fell in love with him over 20 years ago. Found him smart, adorable and delightful eccentric. 😊
I’m 60, a cradle Catholic and looking into the events at Fatima is what tipped the scales for me to reconvert to the Catholic faith after being secular my entire adult life. This young man is brilliant.
He describes so perfectly what it’s like growing up as an unorthodox Jew in America today. This is one of my favorite interviews I’ve ever seen and I’m not even Catholic
The Novus Ordo Mass is a holy sacrifice, a gift from God through the Holy Spirit. If your Catholic faith depends on avoiding a liturgy formulated and promulgated by an Ecumenical Council, how strong is your Catholic faith? We are Catholic not despite of the Mass, but because of the Mass, as it is prayed around the world. The Baroque Mass attracts some to the Faith, but its language, and the culture surrounding it, also alienates many others. My personal view is that liturgical diversity is healthy, but that liturgical supremacy is dangerous and toxic. Glory be to God!
I thoroughly enjoyed this episode for many reasons, but I’ll only name one in particular: this was not a typical guest. What do I mean by that? As a listener of PWA for a few years, I’ve come to see a theme in guests: 1) religious, 2) professors, or 3) to a varying degree, Catholic apologists. There are exceptions to the rule. A set of commonalities these type of guests we’ve seen share resides in their practiced: 1) manner of speaking (tone, phrasing, and rhythm), 2) use of a more calm body language, and 3) use of subtle, body language cues to engage the other person in conversation. Professors are naturally the most practiced at these skills. Catholic apologists use these skills in their conference talks. Religious (priests or religious) are the most varied, but owing to the grace of the vocation and practiced ability to even out their temperament, they’re able to typically get by within most conversations. Our guest today may have made many of us feel uncomfortable owing to his untrained manner of public speaking, as well as quick tempo. Our guest today raised to the conversation more varying topics in a short amount of time than most guests, which may have resulted in some of us feeling a bit scatter-brained. Our guest today is very smart but at the same time is still very young (22). With this comes a situation where we want to listen but at the same time are hesitant to really listen owing to our own biases. Our guest today was like all of us when we were rapidly coming to know the truths of the Catholic faith. He is more like the young men in your parish who are on fire for the faith than you might think (at least in trad-world). I was a convert at 19. I understand this level of rapid enthusiasm accompanied with vivacious reading habits and a desire to say all the facts with their underlying connections before noticing the other person’s face! :) Listen with an open heart, an open mind, and with only 75% speed. ;) +JMJ+
It’s east coast rapid fire intellectual with keen memory and understanding. I bet he thinks even faster and having to verbalize slows him down considerably.
Loved his joy filled enthusiasm!! As a scattered ADD person- I completely followed the entire thing with no issues!🤣 The more I listened the more I smiled and wanted to continue hearing his thoughts and ideas! We’re all on paths at different places, and his diaries to understand is wonderful!!
This is the most content dense podcast I’ve ever heard. This guy is brilliant. I loved his views on evolution. So fascinating. I can’t wait to hear more about it.
Thank you, as ever, for a thought-provoking video which I, an uncomfortable lowish church Anglican looking into Anglo-Catholicism and Orthodoxy, needed to hear. How delightful, Mr. Frad, to hear that a book by you was made into Braille. If I may, things can only be transcribed into Braille, not translated, as it is only a different writing system. Either way, good material is extremely hard to find here in South Africa, particularly anything Christian. People seem to think that we blind people all love ebooks. Of course, we do not; I particularly object to praying from them... Well, enough of that. Thank you for your good work. May our Lord's blessing be upon you.
I know I’m supposed to think this guy is brilliant, but i am noticing how much fun he is to listen to. I hope his parents read the comments. The should be so proud!
Having grown up a non-observant Jew in Israel, then becoming one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and finally Catholic (with Matt’s help, though he has no idea), I find the jump straight to Orthodoxy both perfectly logical and utterly incomprehensible at the same time.
I love how well informed he is on creationism - that truly Revelation is the lens and our guiding light for Reason her handmaid, that theology is the Queen of the sciences and that all things must be subordinated to it. Quite so often, evolutionism is treated as the super dogma that all things, even the Scriptures, must be subject to.
@@thislong858 agree with you both 100. People like Jimmy Aikin and Trent Horn perpetuate the lie that Christianity, and of course I mean traditional Catholicism by that, is compatible with the antichrist molecules to man evolutionary theory. It was literally designed to erase God, and to seem wise to the world they’ve become fools. You literally have to believe that while God could have created us in one instance, he instead took billions of years of pain, death and deformity of his creations to bring about “humans“ in the wounds of sub human primates. So Scripture is lying when were taught sin brought death into the world. It gives us a distorted theology and absolutely will lead someone away from Christ. No other way about it.
Honestly that’s sort of where I got off the train, trying to support young earth creationism seems silly to me. Like he said earlier in the podcast there are other cultures who’s historical records go back farther then the young earth model says is even possible. I’d listen to a debate from him about creationism but I think DNA evidence alone demonstrates a common ancestor.
God bless you Gideon, and may Our Lady cover you in her mantle of protection! To clarify one point: the three children of Fatima were NOT told beforehand what kind of miracle would take place on October 13, 1917. They were merely told by Our Lady that she would perform a miracle, so that all might see it and believe in God. They came, they saw, they believed! I recommend the book 'Our Lady of Fatima' by American writer William T. Walsh, published in 1946, where he interviewed the still liviing parents of Sts. Francisco and Jacinta
Well, that took a turn! I was listening to this as a podcast and had to stop the car when it veered Young Earth. All for it! That last 20 minutes was a great bonus track and I hope the follow up debate happens, especially if Lapide plays into it. Great show as always. Ave Maria!
A shout out to Mr. Lazar, "Way to Go! Very interesting!" From your Regina Caeli students. Yes, Ren watched the whole 2 plus hours, says he's now done his History and Religion homework by watching.
Captivating! God bless you Gideon and Matt and all involved in making this show. The Christian charity you demonstrate in discourse is beautiful. My brain will be "rattling" with my heart longing....will most likely watch this again. Thank you.🕊🙏💕
He is very intellectual and seems like someone who has photographic memory. I enjoyed listening to this while folding and ironing my clothes. Looking forward when you come back as guest again 😊
This Is the BEST explanation of What happened in Christian theology iv ever heard or read. This young man is a gift ( to me anyway). I first listened on Spotify but came here so that i could share him with others!
As a person who has eaten challah bread...nothing compares. Best bread ever. French toast, grilled cheese, dip it in the soup...or just bread and butter. Great stuff.
Matt! You interrupted him right where his paradigm argument was getting good! The circles thing was really cool! This guy required patience to get to the good stuff, but man, it really is there.
That opening screen makes it seem like Aquinas and Dawkins are equally matched... they really aren't. I'm not sure if 50 years from now people will even know who Richard Dawkins is.
This was great. I'm a Catholic who has been discerning becoming Orthodox for awhile now (I attend a Byzantine Catholic church). I have even recently been learning about Our Lady of Fatima as possible evidence for the Catholic faith. This kind of interview was exactly what I needed.
I’m trying to keep up with everything you are saying...I’ve been Catholic all my life but I am definitely still learning things everyday. So...I stopped the video at epiclesis and this is why...I’m not sure if you said that there are some rites that took that out and some that kept it. I actually had never heard the work epiclesis until I think 2019/2020? This is why I even head about it in the first place...i went to mass on a Sunday as usual. On that day there happened to be the archbishop of Ottawa, two priests, a deacon and a seminarian. The archbishop gave the homily and spoke about the Eucharist. I listened intently despite being alone with my two often rambunctious children. He spoke about a survey that had been done recently regarding how many people actually believed in the real presence. I could observe the pain in his face as he spoke of this and I was very moved. During the consecration of the gifts (usually a bit of a stressful time with the kids) I managed to ask the children to kneel but then very unusually I managed to shift focus 100% to what was happening at the altar. I was aware of the children but I preoccupied about them (I worry about their behaviour at church all the time!). Anyway, I was really somehow hyper focused on the altar and as the archbishop asked the Father to send his Holy Spirit on the gifts (which I now know is the epiclesis) I saw the shadow of a bird go from one side to the other. It was impressive and I remember my head moving to follow the bird in a movement kind of like a rainbow from one side over to the other. Now, there is a huge skylight above the altar so I assumed that it must have been a perfectly timed bird and inwardly thanked God for that beautiful coincidence. At the end of mass I asked everyone I knew if they saw that beautiful display and it turned out nobody, absolutely nobody saw it. At this point I questioned if I really saw what I saw. But I was convinced I did, just confused why I was the only one who saw it. Even the priests didn’t see it. I let it go, and the only thing that somewhat bothered me was why God would want me to see this, not that it bothered me, not at all, but what does he want me to do with this? Perhaps he was just happy that I paid attention at mass? Maybe to experience His goodness? Well sometime later after doing chores at home for a few hours I decided to sit down and eat while listening to I think it was Scott Hahn on the meaning of the mass and an explanation of all its parts. It was a cloudy day. Then all of a sudden the sun came out, shone on my phone (where i was listening to the lecture) and there it was, Scott Hahn started to explain the epiclesis! I remember writing to a friend about it and telling the children. So all this to say...don’t ever let anyone tell you that the epiclesis doesn’t belong in the mass. It is true!
This young man is truly remarkable. Thanks for having him on. Wonderful treatment of the filioque. And, Matt, excellent job on your part, too-great interview and conversation all around.
I am reading Byzantium by Judith Herrin, I recommend . Thank you Gideon for sharing your wisdom and experience. I am enjoying you and learning. God bless you.
I feel the same way why does everyone attack the Catholic Church and why would Satan fight to destroy the church so hard if he already had it? He wouldn’t… and also I agree how would 80,000 people all have the same mass hallucination. Scientists agree that it isn’t possible.
Thomas Merton, in the Seven Story Mountain, describes how the enemy attempts to obfuscate the greatest goods in a shroud of scandal. *Corruptio Optimi Pessima*. Merton explains, “Since evil is the defect of good, the lack of a good that ought to be there, and nothing positive in itself… it follows that the greatest evil is found where the highest good has been corrupted.” Gideon in 1:27:39 seemed to be alluding to this idea. Matt’s rebuttal is clever in that, when discerning which “denomination” has the fullness the truth, merely claiming the presence of demonic oppression or attack amongst a particular faith denomination doesn’t necessarily equate to which faith has the fullness of the Truth. However, Gideon’s response here is beautiful in that he says “yeah I don’t think this is sort of the final proof of it, but I think that it’s a sign that points to it” Granted, Matt does continue to play Socrates here and Gideon continues defending and sharing the witness of his new found Catholic faith within reason… but I think that if you just slow down here for a second you can find a nugget of, if not mystical truth, wisdom. The wisdom that, the mere presence of the enemy engaging in a Spiritual Battle with an individual or entire faith, only goes to show that if evil lurks around every corner ready to deprive the good, a very real good that IS present in the object that “evil” is trying to strip of its goodness. Now if this is the order one finds themselves in a postlapsarian world, and there are varying degrees to which one is aligned to the truth, and the order of goodness is being fought both within man, and with a force outside of man; it follows that, the closer man gets to that truth, the more shocking it would be were one to be corrupted with it. Thats why God inspired James to warn those who wish to be teachers of the Church “Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, for you know that we who teach shall be judged with greater strictness.” James 3:1 “If I have the gift of prophecy and comprehend all mysteries and all knowledge; if I have all faith so as to move mountains but do not have love, I am nothing.” 1 Cor 13:2 God bless you and your ongoing witness to the faith. Stay yoked. Keep fighting the good fight (;
5/20/23 I am thrilled that "one so young" is not afraid to learn the truth, keeps searching, wanting to know. I hope he never stops, and that he passes on what he learns to all of us. May his faith grow deeper as his knowledge increases.
So many great interviews with so many amazing people. God bless Matt and his team, all his guests and everyone watching. Amazing times, God is doing a new thing in the world, I get the feeling its swelling underground and about to bloom forth, please Jesus.
This young man is so intelligent it is hard to keep up with him. But wow....does he have a lot of knowledge and amazing Faith to share. I was glad to see him take a drink from the cup as I was worried that he would just "pass out". ;) . He needs to learn to slow down a bit...so that we mere mortals can "stay with him" ha. Amazing.
Definitely a good conversation. And great insight and I love how he comes to the faith. That said, this whole conversation went so fast despite the long length. I think this should have been split into two.
This kid is so interesting and quirky I like him 😅🤍🕊 I have heard of this sort of Jewish secularism before and hippie Jesus lol but I don’t hear of many people that do worship this way. It’s all very interesting especially his story 🙏🏼💗
I really appreciate the detailed discussion of all the differences among byzantine, orthodox, east, west, and I especially appreciate having the explanation of the history of the filioque. I would like to mention gently That the old testament is full of musical instruments That are now considered somewhat out of place, like tambourines, And liturgical actions such as dancing. I don't attend the latin mass myself, But I am concerned that it remain Freely available to those who want to go. Can't we please stop "biting and devouring each other," as St. Paul calls it, before we end up in "consuming one another"? (Gal 5:15 NAB)
Very engaging and thought provoking! I remember my college Psyche 101 textbook saying that Fatima was an example of mass hypnosis. I don't know if I had heard much about Our Lady of Fatima before that. I just remember thinking that was a really weird phenomenon. And now look! They're saying that Mass Psychosis Formation is a conspiracy theory, but that Mass Hypnosis thing is totally legit psychology science 😆
I really found myself drawn into his story. They started trying to do a summary then got into the story & I was glad, I’m like “keep going, I like this story” 😂
Amazing interview. Wow! Does Gideon have an eidetic memory? He’s incredibly well read and so delightfully curious. And he’s only 22? I can only imagine the treasure trove of theological knowledge he could share with the world through his life.
Matt I loved this presentation. Gideon Lazar You are awesome!!!!! I have subcribed to The Byzantine Scotist. I love you are looking into unifing Scotish, with St Palamas and possible reconcilling Aquainis. I love Matthias Joseph Scheeben on the marriage to Christ as a way to veiw deafication and Also St Maximuim Kolbe on Mary being the Immaculate Conception based on the Lourdes Apparition. Mary as God's created natural wisdom ( Not God's uncreated Wisdom,Christ)as decribed in Proverbs the frist thing created (Proverbs 8:22)The Lord created me at the beginning of his work, the first of his acts of long ago!!!!!!!!!!! The concept of Mary, Not her actual creation. I am so grateful you both did this.
It was great to hear from you Gideon Lazar! It's not many Catholics who are brave enough to stand up for a literal Genesis and age of the earth. You are not alone, and I can't wait to hear more from you sometime on what you discover! You are right, there is incredible science that supports young earth creationism, and explains the evidence in that context. I'm a convert myself, and went through a different, but similarly rigorous journey where eventually I could not deny the truth of Catholicism any longer. Peace Brother.
I was listening to the podcast when I decided to go watch it instead, because I was so repulsed by Gideon’s whiny voice. But I kept watching because he makes so much sense and was hooked by his reasoning (“because it’s true”) - the same reasoning that converted me from atheism. I even sent this interview to my 20 year old son in the Marine Corps, so persuasive did I find Gideon’s reasoning. (My son is a faithful Traditional Catholic too.) God bless him. Compelling.
May I suggest editing your comment to not be so rude in the first sentence? Simply share that you found his argument compelling after first being resistant. He’s not whiny, and simply because you don’t like the tone of his voice no need to insult the young man.
I can appreciate Gideon's excitement - also at his age I came (from Protestantism) to Orthodoxy and then read my way (back) to Catholicism, but I would caution him to be really humble and slow to present himself publicly as a teacher (which he clearly aspires to having the YT channel in the format that it has). Give it 5-10 more years, Gideon, it's worth to be a disciple for a while to avoid certain traps that lie in the way of bright young people - which you clearly are.
Could not disagree with you more than he should wait a decade before publicly creating in apostolate. Gideon is clearly very humble, not afraid to admit when he handled things poorly or has learned something new. That’s exactly what young people need. Not more polish, but truth and honesty. Jimmy Aikin is knowledgeable and super polished, always seems to have a quip - and he promotes some very awful things. Especially a young faithful man speaking out about the evil of so-called Catholics promoting and adopting evolution as a worldview.
This young man is a genius. God is going to do powerful things through Gen Z believers.
Zoomers, zoomers. What will we ever do with you all?
I pray that this exceptional young man discovers the true nature of Roman “church.”
I'll bet Gideon said more words during this show than I did in all of 2021.
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Wow, this young man is a wealth of knowledge. How in the world does he remember all this stuff? This was impressive.
I was listening on Spotify and thinking this is the least I’ve ever heard Matt talk- like I’m baffled that guy retained all of that information and could recall it and explain it all so well.
As some one who has had a number of friends on the autism spectrum, his mannerisms lead me believe that's the case. Their memory was fantastic too
He has some content with the Meaning of Catholic guys.
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I also have had several friends that were on the autistic spectrum, all extremely smart. I totally agree with you
@@blutausbeherit Definately getting that vibe. My husband was never formally diagnosed, but he suspects he's on the spectrum. He went to a special school as a kid, total computer nerd and he can talk about Star Trek for days! I fell in love with him over 20 years ago. Found him smart, adorable and delightful eccentric. 😊
I’m 60, a cradle Catholic and looking into the events at Fatima is what tipped the scales for me to reconvert to the Catholic faith after being secular my entire adult life. This young man is brilliant.
Dude asked him to address the fossil record and my man casually rattles like twelve facts off the top of his head with citations. Awesome!
Indicative of Asperger syndrome
It was great listening to Gideon at such a young age he is a power house of knowledge of the Catholic faith.
I almost didn't listen to this show and I am glad I did, this was a great show please have him back on.
Dude is wicked smart.
Also, just looked into Fatima for the first time last night. Divinely apropos
Ave Maria
I never realized the academic evidence for mass hallucinations was Fatima. So funny how circular anti Christian arguments are.
It’s almost over and no mention of Fatima.
He describes so perfectly what it’s like growing up as an unorthodox Jew in America today. This is one of my favorite interviews I’ve ever seen and I’m not even Catholic
The Novus Ordo Mass is a holy sacrifice, a gift from God through the Holy Spirit. If your Catholic faith depends on avoiding a liturgy formulated and promulgated by an Ecumenical Council, how strong is your Catholic faith?
We are Catholic not despite of the Mass, but because of the Mass, as it is prayed around the world.
The Baroque Mass attracts some to the Faith, but its language, and the culture surrounding it, also alienates many others.
My personal view is that liturgical diversity is healthy, but that liturgical supremacy is dangerous and toxic.
Glory be to God!
The Hound of Heaven pursued Gideon. PRAISE JESUS.
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He gives me so much hope for his generation. Especially the story about his high school friends wanting to study the Bible.
I never liked the idea of describing God like the hound of heaven, just my point of view, not that anyone should care about my pov!
This interview was both hilarious and interesting and I loved it. Gideon is a personality 🙌🏼
Totally - i was laughing with joy!!
Nice way to put it. God bless
I thoroughly enjoyed this episode for many reasons, but I’ll only name one in particular: this was not a typical guest. What do I mean by that?
As a listener of PWA for a few years, I’ve come to see a theme in guests: 1) religious, 2) professors, or 3) to a varying degree, Catholic apologists. There are exceptions to the rule.
A set of commonalities these type of guests we’ve seen share resides in their practiced: 1) manner of speaking (tone, phrasing, and rhythm), 2) use of a more calm body language, and 3) use of subtle, body language cues to engage the other person in conversation.
Professors are naturally the most practiced at these skills. Catholic apologists use these skills in their conference talks. Religious (priests or religious) are the most varied, but owing to the grace of the vocation and practiced ability to even out their temperament, they’re able to typically get by within most conversations.
Our guest today may have made many of us feel uncomfortable owing to his untrained manner of public speaking, as well as quick tempo. Our guest today raised to the conversation more varying topics in a short amount of time than most guests, which may have resulted in some of us feeling a bit scatter-brained. Our guest today is very smart but at the same time is still very young (22). With this comes a situation where we want to listen but at the same time are hesitant to really listen owing to our own biases.
Our guest today was like all of us when we were rapidly coming to know the truths of the Catholic faith. He is more like the young men in your parish who are on fire for the faith than you might think (at least in trad-world). I was a convert at 19. I understand this level of rapid enthusiasm accompanied with vivacious reading habits and a desire to say all the facts with their underlying connections before noticing the other person’s face! :)
Listen with an open heart, an open mind, and with only 75% speed. ;) +JMJ+
75% speed haha. I was 16 when I initially become convinced of catholicism, and 17 when I was recieved in the Church. 19 now!
It’s east coast rapid fire intellectual with keen memory and understanding. I bet he thinks even faster and having to verbalize slows him down considerably.
Loved his joy filled enthusiasm!!
As a scattered ADD person- I completely followed the entire thing with no issues!🤣
The more I listened the more I smiled and wanted to continue hearing his thoughts and ideas!
We’re all on paths at different places, and his diaries to understand is wonderful!!
Whew. thanks, Chase Fowler.. Before your explanation, I kept hoping Gideon would stop and take a deep breath.
And my heart was racing.
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This is the most content dense podcast I’ve ever heard. This guy is brilliant. I loved his views on evolution. So fascinating. I can’t wait to hear more about it.
Gideon is one brilliant, brilliant kid.
The personality differences here are so strong. But I think he's fascinating! Thanks for hanging in there, Matt. 😘
He seems a little nervous - this the shaken voice and fast speaking.
@@j2muw667 you just described a Jew. I would say my family is more anxious than nervous but they all talk fast.
Wow....this young Catholic man has learned a tremendous amount in just a few short years.
He is clearly on fire!
God bless him! 🌷
Thank you, as ever, for a thought-provoking video which I, an uncomfortable lowish church Anglican looking into Anglo-Catholicism and Orthodoxy, needed to hear.
How delightful, Mr. Frad, to hear that a book by you was made into Braille. If I may, things can only be transcribed into Braille, not translated, as it is only a different writing system. Either way, good material is extremely hard to find here in South Africa, particularly anything Christian. People seem to think that we blind people all love ebooks. Of course, we do not; I particularly object to praying from them... Well, enough of that.
Thank you for your good work. May our Lord's blessing be upon you.
He’s so funny. Love when Jews come to Jesus and the Church.
Can I just say: from 1hr25 to 1hr27: one of the best bible history lessons I've ever had! 😂Thanks for having this excellent young man on the show.
He is class, just subscribed to his channel. A new gem for the Church ✝️💜👏🏻
I know I’m supposed to think this guy is brilliant, but i am noticing how much fun he is to listen to. I hope his parents read the comments. The should be so proud!
This guy is awesome and awe inspiring! And he has a great gift for humor!
Having grown up a non-observant Jew in Israel, then becoming one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and finally Catholic (with Matt’s help, though he has no idea), I find the jump straight to Orthodoxy both perfectly logical and utterly incomprehensible at the same time.
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@@hawthornetree646 I really enjoy his views on many things, not least of which is Romans 11.
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Daniel is very interesting but I must say I share his views on observing the Law, but I’m still exploring that subject.
Which kehillot for Israeli Catholics do you attend in Israel? We visited the one in Tiberias on our Holy Land pilgrimage in 2018.
The Byzantine Scotist is one of the best catholic TH-cam channels out there🖒
This is exactly my experience being raised Jewish. Spooky similarities
Miracle of Grace no doubt. The veil being lifted in real time
Wow. Thiis is one of your best interviews Matt. Just followed his channel Byzantine Scotist. Gideon is brilliant.
my mind is blown by the wealth of information spewing from this 22 year old kid’s head! 🤯 God bless him. ❤️🔥
I love how well informed he is on creationism - that truly Revelation is the lens and our guiding light for Reason her handmaid, that theology is the Queen of the sciences and that all things must be subordinated to it. Quite so often, evolutionism is treated as the super dogma that all things, even the Scriptures, must be subject to.
Yes I totally agree! I was slightly confused when Neil and Matt seemed unsupportive of this view.
@@thislong858 agree with you both 100. People like Jimmy Aikin and Trent Horn perpetuate the lie that Christianity, and of course I mean traditional Catholicism by that, is compatible with the antichrist molecules to man evolutionary theory. It was literally designed to erase God, and to seem wise to the world they’ve become fools.
You literally have to believe that while God could have created us in one instance, he instead took billions of years of pain, death and deformity of his creations to bring about “humans“ in the wounds of sub human primates. So Scripture is lying when were taught sin brought death into the world. It gives us a distorted theology and absolutely will lead someone away from Christ. No other way about it.
Honestly that’s sort of where I got off the train, trying to support young earth creationism seems silly to me. Like he said earlier in the podcast there are other cultures who’s historical records go back farther then the young earth model says is even possible. I’d listen to a debate from him about creationism but I think DNA evidence alone demonstrates a common ancestor.
I’ve been watching for two hours and he says, “I’m a young earth creationist” and I felt like I got whiplash lmao. Great episode.
God bless you Gideon, and may Our Lady cover you in her mantle of protection! To clarify one point: the three children of Fatima were NOT told beforehand what kind of miracle would take place on October 13, 1917. They were merely told by Our Lady that she would perform a miracle, so that all might see it and believe in God. They came, they saw, they believed! I recommend the book 'Our Lady of Fatima' by American writer William T. Walsh, published in 1946, where he interviewed the still liviing parents of Sts. Francisco and Jacinta
"Why is Satan attacking *one* church so much?" There's a reason why Satanists hold Black Masses, NOT Black Wednesday Night Prayer Meetings.
Yes! 🙌🏼
Exactly 🕊
It’s Ironic how a Jewish convert can really teach us Catholics!!!
Sort of but we’ve neglected the faith and have taken it for granted which is a human tendency , unfortunately.
Exactly. Prophetic.
LAZAR!!! ILOVEHIMILOVEHIMILOVEHIM!!! JESUS COVER HIM.
a compact lightning fast compendium of 2000 years of religious thought in 2 hours. He is 22 years and knows 100x more than I do with 50 years.
Well, that took a turn! I was listening to this as a podcast and had to stop the car when it veered Young Earth. All for it! That last 20 minutes was a great bonus track and I hope the follow up debate happens, especially if Lapide plays into it. Great show as always. Ave Maria!
Wow, I think this was one of my favorite episodes you have ever done. Incredible job!
I love this interview!!! I was waiting for it! Thank you, Gideon! Thank you, Matt!
Me too. Awesome interview! This is a keeper.
A shout out to Mr. Lazar, "Way to Go! Very interesting!" From your Regina Caeli students. Yes, Ren watched the whole 2 plus hours, says he's now done his History and Religion homework by watching.
So much admiration for this young man!👏👏👏
Captivating! God bless you Gideon and Matt and all involved in making this show. The Christian charity you demonstrate in discourse is beautiful. My brain will be "rattling" with my heart longing....will most likely watch this again. Thank you.🕊🙏💕
He is very intellectual and seems like someone who has photographic memory. I enjoyed listening to this while folding and ironing my clothes. Looking forward when you come back as guest again 😊
This Is the BEST explanation of What happened in Christian theology iv ever heard or read.
This young man is a gift ( to me anyway). I first listened on Spotify but came here so that i could share him with others!
This kid's great! I am loving this, God bless all of you!
Man this interview was electrifying!
This was excellent! This young man is amazing and humbly brilliant...
Deus Benedicat!
As a person who has eaten challah bread...nothing compares. Best bread ever. French toast, grilled cheese, dip it in the soup...or just bread and butter. Great stuff.
22 year old genius!!! God bless you! I'm glued to his video by just listening to this inspirational story!!
Wow. This young man is BRILLIANT. It's the only time I've ever slowed down a video... I'm usually fast forwarding them.
Great interview. Thank you, Gideon! Subbed to your channel
This guy was probably my favorite guest so far. Talks a mile a minute but full of info and logic
Huge fan of Pints…Especially love this segment
Matt! You interrupted him right where his paradigm argument was getting good! The circles thing was really cool! This guy required patience to get to the good stuff, but man, it really is there.
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He seems a little nervous? Shaky voice and fast speaking...
This guy fascinates me. Love the show!
That opening screen makes it seem like Aquinas and Dawkins are equally matched... they really aren't. I'm not sure if 50 years from now people will even know who Richard Dawkins is.
Gideon please start a podcast!!! You're a remarkably talented speaker. Thank you Matt as always for the great conversations!
He’s got one.
@@pepperorchid thanks found it!
This was great. I'm a Catholic who has been discerning becoming Orthodox for awhile now (I attend a Byzantine Catholic church). I have even recently been learning about Our Lady of Fatima as possible evidence for the Catholic faith. This kind of interview was exactly what I needed.
I’m trying to keep up with everything you are saying...I’ve been Catholic all my life but I am definitely still learning things everyday. So...I stopped the video at epiclesis and this is why...I’m not sure if you said that there are some rites that took that out and some that kept it. I actually had never heard the work epiclesis until I think 2019/2020? This is why I even head about it in the first place...i went to mass on a Sunday as usual. On that day there happened to be the archbishop of Ottawa, two priests, a deacon and a seminarian. The archbishop gave the homily and spoke about the Eucharist. I listened intently despite being alone with my two often rambunctious children. He spoke about a survey that had been done recently regarding how many people actually believed in the real presence. I could observe the pain in his face as he spoke of this and I was very moved. During the consecration of the gifts (usually a bit of a stressful time with the kids) I managed to ask the children to kneel but then very unusually I managed to shift focus 100% to what was happening at the altar. I was aware of the children but I preoccupied about them (I worry about their behaviour at church all the time!). Anyway, I was really somehow hyper focused on the altar and as the archbishop asked the Father to send his Holy Spirit on the gifts (which I now know is the epiclesis) I saw the shadow of a bird go from one side to the other. It was impressive and I remember my head moving to follow the bird in a movement kind of like a rainbow from one side over to the other. Now, there is a huge skylight above the altar so I assumed that it must have been a perfectly timed bird and inwardly thanked God for that beautiful coincidence. At the end of mass I asked everyone I knew if they saw that beautiful display and it turned out nobody, absolutely nobody saw it. At this point I questioned if I really saw what I saw. But I was convinced I did, just confused why I was the only one who saw it. Even the priests didn’t see it. I let it go, and the only thing that somewhat bothered me was why God would want me to see this, not that it bothered me, not at all, but what does he want me to do with this? Perhaps he was just happy that I paid attention at mass? Maybe to experience His goodness? Well sometime later after doing chores at home for a few hours I decided to sit down and eat while listening to I think it was Scott Hahn on the meaning of the mass and an explanation of all its parts. It was a cloudy day. Then all of a sudden the sun came out, shone on my phone (where i was listening to the lecture) and there it was, Scott Hahn started to explain the epiclesis! I remember writing to a friend about it and telling the children. So all this to say...don’t ever let anyone tell you that the epiclesis doesn’t belong in the mass. It is true!
This young man is truly remarkable. Thanks for having him on. Wonderful treatment of the filioque. And, Matt, excellent job on your part, too-great interview and conversation all around.
I have watched Gideon before. Brilliant for a 22 old who converted about 5 years ago.
I am reading Byzantium by Judith Herrin, I recommend . Thank you Gideon for sharing your wisdom and experience. I am enjoying you and learning. God bless you.
He seems to have Aspergers, which is fine (I have it, too), but you get the intense interest and deep knowledge of certain topics.
Great stuff. God bless you both!
I feel the same way why does everyone attack the Catholic Church and why would Satan fight to destroy the church so hard if he already had it? He wouldn’t… and also I agree how would 80,000 people all have the same mass hallucination. Scientists agree that it isn’t possible.
Thomas Merton, in the Seven Story Mountain, describes how the enemy attempts to obfuscate the greatest goods in a shroud of scandal. *Corruptio Optimi Pessima*. Merton explains, “Since evil is the defect of good, the lack of a good that ought to be there, and nothing positive in itself… it follows that the greatest evil is found where the highest good has been corrupted.”
Gideon in 1:27:39 seemed to be alluding to this idea. Matt’s rebuttal is clever in that, when discerning which “denomination” has the fullness the truth, merely claiming the presence of demonic oppression or attack amongst a particular faith denomination doesn’t necessarily equate to which faith has the fullness of the Truth. However, Gideon’s response here is beautiful in that he says “yeah I don’t think this is sort of the final proof of it, but I think that it’s a sign that points to it” Granted, Matt does continue to play Socrates here and Gideon continues defending and sharing the witness of his new found Catholic faith within reason… but I think that if you just slow down here for a second you can find a nugget of, if not mystical truth, wisdom. The wisdom that, the mere presence of the enemy engaging in a Spiritual Battle with an individual or entire faith, only goes to show that if evil lurks around every corner ready to deprive the good, a very real good that IS present in the object that “evil” is trying to strip of its goodness. Now if this is the order one finds themselves in a postlapsarian world, and there are varying degrees to which one is aligned to the truth, and the order of goodness is being fought both within man, and with a force outside of man; it follows that, the closer man gets to that truth, the more shocking it would be were one to be corrupted with it. Thats why God inspired James to warn those who wish to be teachers of the Church “Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, for you know that we who teach shall be judged with greater strictness.” James 3:1 “If I have the gift of prophecy and comprehend all mysteries and all knowledge; if I have all faith so as to move mountains but do not have love, I am nothing.” 1 Cor 13:2
God bless you and your ongoing witness to the faith. Stay yoked. Keep fighting the good fight (;
What a great guy! God bless him and his family 🙏
The Psalms are the prayerbook of the people of God!
5/20/23 I am thrilled that "one so young" is not afraid to learn the truth, keeps searching, wanting to know. I hope he never stops, and that he passes on what he learns to all of us. May his faith grow deeper as his knowledge increases.
So many great interviews with so many amazing people. God bless Matt and his team, all his guests and everyone watching. Amazing times, God is doing a new thing in the world, I get the feeling its swelling underground and about to bloom forth, please Jesus.
This young man is brilliant
Logos is Rising, thank you Gideon!
Said it before, I’ll say it again…you get the best guests👍🙏🏻
This young man is so intelligent it is hard to keep up with him. But wow....does he have a lot of knowledge and amazing Faith to share. I was glad to see him take a drink from the cup as I was worried that he would just "pass out". ;) . He needs to learn to slow down a bit...so that we mere mortals can "stay with him" ha. Amazing.
Definitely a good conversation. And great insight and I love how he comes to the faith. That said, this whole conversation went so fast despite the long length. I think this should have been split into two.
This kid is so interesting and quirky I like him 😅🤍🕊 I have heard of this sort of Jewish secularism before and hippie Jesus lol but I don’t hear of many people that do worship this way. It’s all very interesting especially his story 🙏🏼💗
Wow! He’s really smart. May God bless and guide him
Wow! Another Roy Schoeman? What an amazingly clear thinking, honest and brave search for truth. Well done Matt for exposing this young man.
He is very interesting and fascinating to listen to and learn from.I was captivated with his wealth of knowledge.
I hope you have this brother on again Matt!
Gideon, I really appreciate you. 👍🏼
I really appreciate the detailed discussion of all the differences among byzantine, orthodox, east, west, and I especially appreciate having the explanation of the history of the filioque. I would like to mention gently That the old testament is full of musical instruments That are now considered somewhat out of place, like tambourines, And liturgical actions such as dancing. I don't attend the latin mass myself, But I am concerned that it remain Freely available to those who want to go. Can't we please stop "biting and devouring each other," as St. Paul calls it, before we end up in "consuming one another"? (Gal 5:15 NAB)
I am humbled. I have learned so much from the young kid. I could listen to him all day!
Very engaging and thought provoking! I remember my college Psyche 101 textbook saying that Fatima was an example of mass hypnosis. I don't know if I had heard much about Our Lady of Fatima before that. I just remember thinking that was a really weird phenomenon. And now look! They're saying that Mass Psychosis Formation is a conspiracy theory, but that Mass Hypnosis thing is totally legit psychology science 😆
Matt I’m addicted to your show and I know you wish we could get away from it 😂 so many great stories and lessons though keep up the work!
Loved this!! He is a brilliant mind -
Great interview! Gosh I love this channel!
The Young Earth science is fascinating. I've always just taken evolution at face value but I really should research both hypothesis much more deeply.
I really found myself drawn into his story. They started trying to do a summary then got into the story & I was glad, I’m like “keep going, I like this story” 😂
BEST INTERVIEW YET!
Thanks!
Amazing interview. Wow! Does Gideon have an eidetic memory? He’s incredibly well read and so delightfully curious. And he’s only 22? I can only imagine the treasure trove of theological knowledge he could share with the world through his life.
Wohoo welcome home!^_^❤
Wow! Gideon is on fire! I loved this interview. I really needed to hear this
HIS STORY=HISTORY.
As per Fr Wade Menezes the gifts of the soul are memory, intellect, will and IMAGINATION.
Matt I loved this presentation. Gideon Lazar You are awesome!!!!! I have subcribed to The Byzantine Scotist. I love you are looking into unifing Scotish, with St Palamas and possible reconcilling Aquainis. I love Matthias Joseph Scheeben on the marriage to Christ as a way to veiw deafication and Also St Maximuim Kolbe on Mary being the Immaculate Conception based on the Lourdes Apparition. Mary as God's created natural wisdom ( Not God's uncreated Wisdom,Christ)as decribed in Proverbs the frist thing created (Proverbs 8:22)The Lord created me at the beginning of his work,
the first of his acts of long ago!!!!!!!!!!! The concept of Mary, Not her actual creation. I am so grateful you both did this.
One more thought , Gideon needs to meet and talk with Fr. Spitzer of Magis Center!!!
It was great to hear from you Gideon Lazar! It's not many Catholics who are brave enough to stand up for a literal Genesis and age of the earth. You are not alone, and I can't wait to hear more from you sometime on what you discover! You are right, there is incredible science that supports young earth creationism, and explains the evidence in that context. I'm a convert myself, and went through a different, but similarly rigorous journey where eventually I could not deny the truth of Catholicism any longer. Peace Brother.
I was listening to the podcast when I decided to go watch it instead, because I was so repulsed by Gideon’s whiny voice.
But I kept watching because he makes so much sense and was hooked by his reasoning (“because it’s true”) - the same reasoning that converted me from atheism.
I even sent this interview to my 20 year old son in the Marine Corps, so persuasive did I find Gideon’s reasoning. (My son is a faithful Traditional Catholic too.)
God bless him. Compelling.
May I suggest editing your comment to not be so rude in the first sentence? Simply share that you found his argument compelling after first being resistant. He’s not whiny, and simply because you don’t like the tone of his voice no need to insult the young man.
Very interesting and lively! Really enjoyed it.
I can appreciate Gideon's excitement - also at his age I came (from Protestantism) to Orthodoxy and then read my way (back) to Catholicism, but I would caution him to be really humble and slow to present himself publicly as a teacher (which he clearly aspires to having the YT channel in the format that it has). Give it 5-10 more years, Gideon, it's worth to be a disciple for a while to avoid certain traps that lie in the way of bright young people - which you clearly are.
Could not disagree with you more than he should wait a decade before publicly creating in apostolate.
Gideon is clearly very humble, not afraid to admit when he handled things poorly or has learned something new. That’s exactly what young people need. Not more polish, but truth and honesty. Jimmy Aikin is knowledgeable and super polished, always seems to have a quip - and he promotes some very awful things. Especially a young faithful man speaking out about the evil of so-called Catholics promoting and adopting evolution as a worldview.
Great interview 👍
This young man is very impressive, he would make a great priest!
He’s married