Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 51m
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Since Feb 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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"Faith seeking understanding" Mahon McCann is an Irish philosophy Phd researcher and lecturer, specialising in ethics, philosophy of mind and digital technologies. He is a former atheist and Catholic convert and on this podcast he explores christian solutions to the meaning crisis, philosophy beyond reductive materialism, meaning and manipulation in the machine age and bridging the gap between the secular world and Christendom. Join the Raising the Cross substack to get every episode to your inbox 👇

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The Cave | Plato's Republic, Book 7

Jun 11, 2026 40m

Hello there,It’s been a while (I’m sorry) but the Plato’s Republic lectures are back!Before the end of the year we will be getting through the last books 7-10, and if you want to catch up on the…

Dr Zak Porcu – De-secularise your mind!

May 07, 2026 1h 2m

Howiye!In this podcast, I talk to Dr. Zachary Porcu about his book, Journey to Reality: Sacramental Life in a Secular Age. We discuss why the modern secular worldview stops people from understanding…

Robert Nugent (The Catholic Man): Signs of Renewal in Irish Catholic Faith

Apr 09, 2026 44m

Hello! I’m back with another podcast on the faith in Ireland/signs of renewal. This time I’m speaking with Robert Nugent from the Catholic Man YouTube channel. In this podcast we discuss the…

Jordan Bates - Why So Many Men Feel Lost Today

Mar 27, 2026 1h 7m

Hey hey, it’s been a while!!We are back with another explosive podcast conversation with Mr Jordan Bates:Jordan is the Founder of Council of Kings. He’s a father, husband, co-founder of Apotheosis,…

J.P Marceau - The Holy and Unholy spirits moving through Modernity

Feb 20, 2026 58m

In this conversation, we explore the connections between the biblical concepts of heaven and earth and Platonic categories of form and matter, discussing how these ideas can be mapped onto…

Paula Kelleher - From Feminism to Faith: Why I Became Catholic

Feb 05, 2026 59m

In this conversation, Paula shares her transformative journey from a typical Irish Catholic upbringing to a profound encounter with God that reshaped her faith. She discusses the struggles of…

Fr Gavan Jennings - Why did the Irish lose their Catholic faith?

Jan 22, 2026 1h 6m

Fr Gavan Jennings is a priest of Opus Dei, the editor of the position papers, and a presenter ⁨@ctmcatholic⁩ . In this conversation, we explore the evolving landscape of faith in Ireland, discussing…

Fr Columba Jordan - From Boredom to Belief: The Future of Catholicism in Ireland

Dec 19, 2025 1h 33m

The last podcast before a break over the Christmas! More than delighted to be joined by Fr Columba Jordan for an unofficial Christmas special. Fr Columba is a Franciscan Friar of the renewal (…

Brendan Graham Dempsey - Healing From the Meaning Crisis

Nov 28, 2025 1h 17m

Hey There, New podcast on deck 🚨This was an unbelievable conversation with Brendan Graham Dempsey on his new ‘evolution of meaning’ series!!Evolution of Meaning part 1:…

David Quinn - Why are Gen Z returning to Religion?

Nov 20, 2025 1h

David Quinn, is a columnist for the Sunday Independent/Irish Catholic and Commentator on society, religion and politics since 1994.Iona Institute Poll:…

Robert Freese - From Buddhism to Catholicism: A Spiritual Journey

Oct 30, 2025 1h 30m

Robert Freese converted to Catholicism in 2020 after 20 years of practicing and eventually teaching Vipassana meditation. He and his wife Gosia are volunteers in the Faustinium, the lay order of…

Martin McManus - Why This Irish Psychologist Returned to the Catholic Church

Oct 17, 2025 57m

Martin McManus is a Lukewarm Catholic to anti-Catholic psychology postgrad to schismatic traditionalist to now a normal Catholic devoted to Our Lady and working to help others back to their home, the…

Understanding the Good: Plato's Sun Analogy & Divided Line Explained | Plato's Republic Book Six

Oct 10, 2025 19m

In this lecture, we delve into the Good! Particularly Plato’s analogy of the Sun, and the Divided Line from ‘The Republic’ to explain the un-hypothetical first principle of everything. After a quick…

The Philosopher Kings: Plato's Republic Book Five

Sep 26, 2025 15m

In this fifth installment of Mahon McCann’s lecture series on Plato’s Republic, we delve into Book Five to explore one of Plato’s most influential and controversial ideas: philosopher kings. McCann,…

The Logos Project - Can the Catholic church digest modernity?

Sep 18, 2025 1h 3m

In this conversation, Mahon McCann and Dom from @thelogosproject7 delve into the complexities of modernity, its impact on religion, and the Catholic response to contemporary challenges. They explore…

A Catholic solution to the Meaning Crisis

Sep 12, 2025 30m

This video explores the 'Meaning Crisis,' a profound cultural and historical phenomenon affecting mental health and existential stability in the West. Drawing inspiration from John Vervaeke's…

The Tripartite Psyche and Inner-conflict: Plato's Republic, Book 4

Sep 04, 2025 12m

In the fourth part of our lecture series on Plato's Republic, we delve into Plato's concept of the tripartite psyche and the four cardinal virtues. We explore how the three parts of the psyche—the…

Jordan Hall - Is Christianity the Key to the Meta-Crisis?

Aug 28, 2025 1h 22m

Jordan Hall is a philosopher, futurist, and recently, a Christian. He played a significant role in the digital media landscape at MP3.com and later as the founder and CEO of DivX, a company…

Colin Deyoung & Adam Safron - Sam Harris is WRONG (the self is real)

Aug 14, 2025 1h 15m

Colin Deyoung is a personality psychologist, personality neuroscientist, the creator of the Cybernetic Big Five Personality theory and professor of psychology at the University of Minnesota. Adam…

Fr Benedict McGlinchey - Why Irish Young People Are Returning to Faith

Jul 17, 2025 1h 9m

In this conversation, Father Benedict McGlinchey ( ⁨@irishdominicans⁩ ) shares his journey to becoming a Dominican friar, reflecting on his upbringing in Northern Ireland, the impact of a positive…

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