St. Augustine
Mentioned in 13 analyzed podcast episodes across 9 shows
Early Church Father and Christian theologian whose influential writings on Scripture, divine nature, and ethics remain foundational to Catholic and Western Christian thought. Best known for his theological commentaries on the Sermon on the Mount, his concept of *curvatus in se* (self-focused inversion), and his development of just war theory. Podcasts cite his work across Bible study, catechesis, philosophy, and ethics discussions.
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Episode Appearances
Pints With Aquinas · Apr 13, 2026
What the 1960's Did to the Catholic Church & Why the Tide Is Finally Turning (Fr. Perricone) | Ep. 574
“Referenced his Confessions Book 6 on struggle with lust; Fr. Perricone noted Augustine asked secretary to tie his hands to bed to prevent sin”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Mar 18, 2026
Kathryn Paige Harden (behavioral geneticist)
“4th-century theologian who invented doctrine of original sin; central philosophical framework for episode's exploration of inherited guilt”
Catholic Bible Study · Feb 27, 2026
Anchored Bible Conference: Jesus and the Mystery of the Beatitudes
“Early Church Father whose commentary on the Sermon on the Mount is cited as foundational theological interpretation”
The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Feb 12, 2026
Day 43: Creation Is Good (2026)
“Quoted for theological insight on God's transcendence and immanence: 'God is higher than my highest and more inward than my innermost self'”
The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Feb 5, 2026
Day 36: The Nature of the Trinity (2026)
“Church Father referenced for acknowledging the difficulty of comprehending the Trinity while remaining captivated by God”
The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Feb 4, 2026
Day 35: Formation of Trinitarian Dogma (2026)
“Featured in apocryphal story about attempting to comprehend the Trinity while walking on Mediterranean coast”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Feb 2, 2026
4 Ways to Be Less Lonely
“Philosopher credited with concept of 'curvatus in se' (curving inward on oneself) describing self-focused behavior”
The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) · Jan 31, 2026
Day 31: The Meaning of Faith (2026)
“Quoted for theological insight: 'If you understood Him, it would not be God,' regarding God's transcendent mystery.”
Blurry Creatures · Jan 6, 2026
EP: 387 UFO Crash Retrievals and Dark Matter with Dr. Matthew Szydagis
“Early church father who wrote about extraterrestrial life without theological controversy”
Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast · Dec 31, 2025
Ep 592 - 2025: A Year in Review
“Philosopher quoted extensively on the nature of time and temporal existence to close the episode”
Lakepointe Church with Josh Howerton · Dec 25, 2025
The Greatest Rescue Mission of All Time | Glad Tidings We Bring | Pastor Josh Howerton
“Historical theologian quoted for the concept that human hearts are restless until they find rest in God”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Dec 8, 2025
The 3 Macronutrients of Happiness, and How to Measure Yours
“Quoted (426 CE) on universal human desire for happiness as foundational philosophical principle”
Uncapped with Jack Altman · Dec 3, 2025
Uncapped #35 | Trae Stephens from Founders Fund
“Christian theologian who originated just war theory, foundational to Western defense law and ethics”