The Counsel of Trent
In this podcast, Trent Horn gives an entertaining, informative, and practical explanation of the Catholic faith as well as interviews with the best writers and speakers in the Church today.
Episodes
#1171 - FFAF: I Finally Got Glasses
In this free-for-all-Friday Trent talks about new glasses that treat myopia and his own experience with spectacles.
#1170 - Explaining the Eucharist to Bryce Crawford
In this episode Trent sits down with Protestant Youtuber Bryce Crawford and explain the Church's teaching on the Eucharist.
#1169 - Talking God and Morality with the Atheist Who Broke Jordan Peterson
In this episode Trent talks about God and morality with atheist Danny Philtalk.
#1168 - FFAF: Someone Tried to Steal $4,000 From Me
In this free-for-all-Friday Trent talks about the perils of debit card scams.
#1167 - My Four Favorite Ways to Prove Jesus is God
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0:00 Introduction
1:35 John 20 - St. Thomas
5:55 Titus 2 - Granville Sharp'
#1166 - My Response to Wes Huff's Case Against Catholicism
In this episode Trent replies to Wes Huff's recent video on why he's not Catholic.
#1165 - Who is the Best Christian Evangelist Today?
In this episode, Trent Horn lays out three criteria for evaluating public Christian witnesses: personal holiness, bold proclamation, and substantial reach.
#1164 - FFAF: Living 7 Years in a 3 Week Dream
In this free-for-all-Friday Trent explores cases of people who claimed to live for years inside of prolonged dreams.
#1163 - Answering NeedGod.Net's Criticism of Me
In this episode, Trent Horn responds to Ryan from NeedGod.net, who argues that the Catholic view of salvation contradicts Paul’s teaching that we are saved “by grace through faith” and “not of works.”
#1162 - OG Apologetics and Apostolic Martyrdom (with Sean McDowell)
In this episode Trent sits down with Protestant professor of apologetics Sean McDowell to discuss his family's apologetic legacy and Sean's work on the martyrdom of the apostles.
#1161 - Highlights from my Whatever Debate with Erudite
In this episode Trent shares highlights from his recent debate with NotsoErudite on the Whatever podcast on the topic of Christian Nationalism.
#1160 - FFAF: The Grocery Store That Became a Biohazard (and a check in)
In this free-for-all-Friday Trent touches base with listeners and shares a story about the worst grocery store you could ever visit.
#1159 - Outlaw This Crime Against Women and Children. Now.
In this episode Trent shows why anyone of good will should support outlawing a common "family planning" method.
#1158 - I Had a Friendly Chat with Gavin Ortlund
In this episode Trent sits down with Protestant apologist Gavin ortlund to discuss what they agree and disagree about.
#1157 - Answering Secularism and Islam (with Inspiring Philosophy)
#1157 - Answering Secularism and Islam (with Inspiring Philosophy) by Catholic Answers
#1156 - Highlights from my Whatever Debate with Farha
In this episode Trent shares highlights from his recent Whatever Podcast debate on sex, p*rn, and feminism with OF Creator Farha.
#1155 - FFAF: Answering Atheism with Matt Fradd
Can atheism really be reduced to “I’m not convinced”? In this episode, Trent Horn joins Matt Fradd to respond to some of the most popular atheist clips online, including arguments from Ricky Gervais, Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Matt Dillahunty, and Alex O’Connor. They tackle bad definitions of atheism, burden-shifting, the “one less god” objection, fine-tuning, divine hiddenness, and the problem
#1154 - Debating Confession with Gavin Ortlund and Ruslan
Did the early Church really believe confession was made directly to God alone—or is there biblical and historical evidence for confession through the Church’s ministers? In this episode, Trent responds to objections raised in his exchange with Ruslan and Gavin Ortlund and unpacks the Catholic case for sacramental confession.
#1153 - I Asked a "Gay Ex-Trad" About Sexual Ethics
In this conversation, Trent Horn and Kade Bradley go head-to-head on some of the hardest questions in modern sexual ethics: whether morality is grounded in natural law or human flourishing, whether affirmation actually improves outcomes, and whether data alone can settle moral debates. They also clash over same-sex relationships, public norms, schools, DSM history, transgender questions, and the l
#1152 - FFAF: Talking to Ben Shapiro About Pope Leo XIV
When can Catholics rightly criticize the Pope — and when does that cross a line?
In this clip from The Ben Shapiro Show, Ben Shapiro and Trent Horn discuss papal infallibility, prudential judgments, and the difference between disagreeing respectfully and dismissing the Holy Father outright. They also get into media bias, selective outrage from both left and right, Pope Francis, Pope Leo, and how
#1151 - Donald Trump vs. Pope Leo Explained in 3 "Internet Rules"
In this episode Trent uses 3 longstanding "Rules of the Internet" to analyze the Trump vs. Pope Leo Fued.
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#1150 - What "Manosphere Bros" and OF Girls Have in Common
In this episode, Trent breaks down Louis Theroux’s Netflix documentary on the manosphere and exposes the uncomfortable truth behind red-pill influencers and OnlyFans culture: both sell fantasies to vulnerable young men. Whether it is promises of wealth, status, sex, or intimacy, these industries prey on dissatisfaction and turn despair into profit.
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#1148 - Protestants, Stop Saying THIS About Catholicism
Is Catholicism a cult? That accusation falls apart fast. In this episode, Trent Horn shows why the word cult is often used in a sloppy, self-defeating way, and why many anti-Catholic arguments about obedience, canon law, and Church authority collapse under closer examination.
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#1147 - The Counsel of Trent Is Rebranding!
The Counsel of Trent is going back to it's roots and becoming The Council of Trent podcast!
Happy April 1st!
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#1146 - Refuting a Common (and Tragic) New Age Belief
In this episode Trent refutes a common new age belief with tragic consequences.
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#1145 - Owning Liberals with "Acceptable Terms"
In this episode Trent shows how to apply a common Internet meme to liberal moral hypocrisy.
#1144 - A Reply to my Profane Christian Critics
In this episode Trent replies to Christians that have criticized his opposition to vulgar abusive rhetoric.
#1143- FFAF: The State of Apologetic Discourse (with Adherent Apologetics)
In this free-for-all-Friday Trent shares his recent interview on the state of apologetic discourse with Adherent Apologetics.
#1142 - Are Non-Catholics Actually Atheists?
In this episode Trent examines a recent attempt to broaden the definition of atheism.
#1141 - Responding to Rep. James Talarico on Abortion
In this episode Trent responds to Rep. James Talarico's "pro-choice Christianity"
#1140 - My Conversation with a "Protestant Gentleman"
In this episode Trent sits down to be interviewed by "The Protestant Gentleman".
#1139 - The Most Undeniable Catholic Doctrine
In this episode Trent reveals one doctrine Catholics and Protestants should all agree about.
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#1138 - FFAF: Viral Math Teacher Fails
In this free-for-all-Friday Trent shares viral math problems where the teacher gets it wrong.
#1137 - The Reason Many Christians Have a "Sex Problem"
In this episode Trent breaks down a faulty, yet common "rule" in Christian sexual morality.
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#1136 - My Take on Bible Scholar Dan McClellan
In this episode Trent gives his take on critical Bible scholar Dan McClellan.
#1135 - FFAF: The Curse of Immortality
In this free-for-all-Friday Trent analyzes the actual consequences of choosing immortality in this life.
#1134 - Is Sola Scriptura True? (Anthony Rogers vs. Trent Horn)
#1134 - Is Sola Scriptura True? (Anthony Rogers vs. Trent Horn) by Catholic Answers
#1133 - The Protestant "Word of God" Fallacy
#1133 - The Protestant "Word of God" Fallacy by Catholic Answers
#1132 FFAF: The Bonfire of the Vanities
In this free-for-all-Friday Trent reviews his recent interaction with the book and film version of Bonfire of the Vanities.
#1131 - Why Every Christian Should Celebrate Ash Wednesday
#1131 - Why Every Christian Should Celebrate Ash Wednesday by Catholic Answers
#1130 - Can Catholics Be Zionists
In this episode Trent reviews recent controversy about "Zionism" and whether Catholics can support this movement.
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#1129 FFAF: The Super Bowl and Nostalgia Sickness
In this episode Trent reflects on the overuse of nostalgia at the Super Bowl last weekend.
#1128 - Responding to Andrew Wilson's Criticisms of Me
In this episode Trent responds to Andrew Wilson's criticisms regarding how to engage hostile opponents in the culture wars.
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#1127 - 3 Absurd Catholic Conspiracy Theories (REBUTTED)
In this episode Trent rebuts three absurd conspiracies about Catholicism.
Does James 2:10 say all sins are equal?
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#1126 - FFAF: Are Time Travelers Among Us?
In this free-for-all-Friday Trent explores urban legends and viral photos about time travelers hiding among us.
#1125 - 5 "Priest Scientists" Who Changed the World
In this episode Trent counts down five Catholic priests whose scientific investigations changed the world.
20 Answers: Faith And Science
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#1124 - FFAF: How "Normalcy Bias" Can Kill You
In this free-for-all-Friday Trent explores the problem of "normalcy bias" in life-threatening situations.
#1123 - The Deadly Sin Nobody Talks About
In this episode Trent talks about how to overcome a forgotten "deadly sin".
#1122 - I Asked a Protestant How to Get to Heaven
In this episode Trent interviews a popular Protestant Tik Tok influencer about the "simple" Protestant plan of salvation.
#1121 - FFAF: Did Americans in 1998 Predict the Future?
In this free-for-all-Friday Trent breaks down a 1998 poll of what people thought the future would be like in 2025.
#1120 - Christians, Stop Saying This About Jesus
In this episode Trent shows how one claim about Jesus' historical status backfires on Christians.
New Evidence for Jesus from Outside the Bible
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxjqG5qDR0s
The Resurrection Question Skeptics Can't Answer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzklRPDfAj0&t=17s
Counterfeit Christs: Finding the Real Jesus Among the Impostors
https://shop.catholic.com/counterfeit-christs-f
#1119 - How Debates Became Dumb
In this episode Trent reveals how modern debates make us all dumber and how we can fix them.
What I Will (and Won't) Debate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hs6z7asjta4
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#1118 - FFAF: Ask Me Anything Returns!
In this free-for-all-Friday Trent brings back the tradition of answering any question his patrons ask him.
#1117 - The Question "Unpleasant Protestants" Can't Answer
In this episode Trent turns the tables on those who say Catholicism preaches a false Gospel.
What Is the Gospel? | The Jimmy Akin Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiiHMFoI4II
The Drama of Salvation by Jimmy Akin
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Salvation Is From the Catholic Church by Trent Horn
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#1116 - The Female Sin No One Talks About
In this episode Trent discusses how to help female members of the Body of Christ overcome a sin 60% of women engaged in last month.
The Absolute Degeneracy of Modern Writing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffvRhsViyIQ
FREE e-book: New Fruit
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Magdala Ministries
https://www.magdalaministries.org
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#1115 - FFAF: Matt Walsh and I Agree on When Our Culture Died
In this free-for-all-Friday Trent agrees with Matt Walsh on when our culture "died".
#1114 - One of My Debate Opponents is Now Catholic!
In this episode Trent sits down with a previous debate opponent who is now full received into the Catholic church.
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#1113 - My One Problem with the New "David" Film
In this episode Trent reviews the new film David and discusses one problem it has that affects many portrayals of David.
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#1112 - FFAF: The Christmas Truce of World War I (New Episodes 01/05)
In this free-for-all-Friday Trent reveals a little-known Christmas incident from history to give us some perspective.
A Special Christmas Gift for You!
In this special Christmas update Trent shares some "gifts" for his viewers and subscribers.
🎄 A Christmas Gift for Everyone: A Free Chapter from Hard Sayings
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🎄 A Christmas Gift for Patrons: A Chapter from My New Book https://www.patreon.com/posts/christmas-gift-146430861
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#1111 - DIALOGUE: Is Mormonism Demonic?
In this episode Trent sits down with Mormon apologist Hayden Carroll to discuss a video he did criticizing Trent's arguments.
The Strongest Argument Against Mormonism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvWJ251VATk&t=1192s
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#1110 - FFAF: My All Time Favorite Christmas Movies
In this free-for-all-Friday Trent counts down his all-time favorite Christmas movies.
#1109 - An Update on my Wife's Recovery from Brain Surgery
In this episode Laura joins Trent to share what they've learned after her surgery to remove a tumor caused by brain cancer.
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#1108 - Honestly Ranking Every Book I've Written
In this episode Trent honestly breaks down every book he's written from "the worst" to "the GOAT" and everything in between.
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#1107 - FFAF: My Recent Chat with Allie Beth Stuckey
In this episode Trent shares his recent interview with Protestant commenter Allie Beth Stuckey.
#1106 - I Hate When Eastern Orthodox Apologists Do This . . .
In this episode Trent reveals the most annoying argument Eastern Orthodox apologists make.
Having Trouble Accepting a Church Teaching? https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/having-trouble-accepting-a-church-teaching
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#1105 - The Moral Madness of Atheism
In this episode Trent puts forward what he considers to be the most effective version of the moral argument for God's existence.
The Disgusting End of the Slippery Slopehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mGsr0leHrU
Mere Christianity and the Moral Argument for the Existence of God
https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/cslewisjournal/vol11/iss1/5/
God and Cosmos: Moral Truth and Human Meaning
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#1103 - Why Christians Must Convert "Savages"
In this episode Trent addresses whether it is bigoted for Christians to convert "savages".
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#1102 - FFAF: The Best and Worst Thanksgiving Food (REUPLOAD)
In this episode Trent breaks down the best and worst foods at Thanksgiving.
#1101 - How Christians Fall for This "Unlucky" Sin
In this episode Trent reveals how good Christian practices can take a dark, irrational turn if they are abused.
Can Catholics Follow Astrology? - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGL_0wRKKIk
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#1100 - Refuting the Student Who "Schooled" Charlie Kirk
In this episode Trent breaks down a debate on life issues between Cambridge student Kai Bevan and Charlie Kirk.
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#1099 - FFAF: Celebrities Who Dated Teenagers (Creep Alert)
In this free-for-all-Friday Trent reveals the sordid details of celebrities who dated teenagers.
#1098 - Should Women Lose their Right to Vote-
In this episode Trent shows how rhetoric about repealing the 19th amendment is inconsistent and even harms Christian social activism.
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#1097 - The Decade That Broke American Catholicism
In this episode Trent explores the history of Catholicism in America revealing the cracks in its foundation that were forming long before the cultural revolution of the 1960s.
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#1096 - FFAF: Argument for God Survey Follow Up (with Sean McDowell)
In this free-for-all-Friday Trent sits down with Protestant Sean McDowell to compare their surveys on the arguments for the existence of God.
#1095 - The 4 Bad Kinds of Christians
In this episode Trent reveals the 4 kinds of Christians you don't want to be like.
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#1094 - My Abortion Debate You've Never Seen
In this episode Trent shares his "lost abortion debate" recorded about ten years ago.
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#1093 - FFAF: New Conservative Comedy (with Freedom Toons)
In this free-for-all-Friday Trent sits down with Seamus of Freedomtoons to talk about his new project Twisted Plots.
#1092 - Announcing the Counsel of Trent Conference!
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