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St. Thomas Aquinas was a super-smart 13th-century Italian philosopher and priest who blended faith with logic to explore big ideas about God, the universe, and how we should live our lives. His epic book, the Summa Theologica, is like a detailed roadmap tackling thousands of tough questions on theology, ethics, and human nature—and if you want to dive in without the headache, the "Summa Made Simple" podcast breaks it all down into fun, straightforward episodes that make it click for anyone. realmsandroads.substack.com
Realms and Roads hosts Summa Made Simple, a education show with 45 episodes published.
Most bad decisions don’t start with bad intentions. According to Aquinas, some desires have a unique power: they don’t just influence your choices—they can cloud your ability to reason in the first place. In this episode
In this episode of Summa Made Simple, we explore one of the most challenging and frequently misunderstood questions in the Summa Theologiae: Is virginity more excellent than marriage? Drawing on Scripture, the Church Fat
What exactly makes virginity a virtue? In this episode of Summa Made Simple, we continue our exploration of chastity and virginity through a series of fascinating objections: If everyone begins life as a virgin, how can
NOTE: This episode deals with adult themes and may not be suitable for younger audiences. Listener discretion is advised. Virginity sounds outdated, impractical, maybe even unhealthy. Aquinas knew these objections long b
NOTE: This episode deals with adult themes and may not be suitable for younger audiences. Listener discretion is advised. What happens when every craving gets treated like a command? According to Aquinas, that’s not free
“It just happened” is one of the most comforting—and dangerous—stories we tell ourselves. Because in reality, most outcomes are set in motion long before the moment things fall apart. This episode unpacks a hard truth: e
Common sense says the greater the chaos a vice causes, the worse it must be. Aquinas disagrees. This episode explores why drunkenness can be seriously sinful without being the gravest evil, and why some sins strike deepe
Here’s a claim that sounds wrong at first: not all drunkenness is a sin. Drawing on Thomas Aquinas, this episode draws a hard line between what happens to you and what you choose to do. Because the real issue isn’t the s
Everyone argues about alcohol. Almost no one defines the real problem. Drawing from Thomas Aquinas, this episode cuts through the noise: alcohol isn’t inherently wrong—but losing control is. When reason gets pushed aside
Gluttony doesn’t end when the meal does. According to Thomas Aquinas, it leaves behind six lasting effects—what he calls the “daughters” of gluttony. And they show up where you least expect: in your thoughts, your words,
Most people think gluttony means one thing: eating too much. Aquinas disagrees. In this episode, we break open a far sharper insight:gluttony has five distinct forms — and most of them have nothing to do with quantity. Y
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Love this content? Become a paying subscriber and help create more. Support via Substack (from $5 a month) | Support on Patreon (from $1 a month) Thank you ! Modern culture tells us to “listen to your inner child.” To “J
Love this content? Become a paying subscriber and help create more. Support via Substack (from $5 a month) | Support on Patreon (from $1 a month) Thank you ! We’ve heard a thousand sermons about excess. Almost none about
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Love this content? Become a paying subscriber and help create more. Support via Substack (from $5 a month) | Support on Patreon (from $1 a month) Thank you ! Does more pleasure mean more happiness? Or does lived experien
Love this content? Become a paying subscriber and help create more. Support via Substack (from $5 a month) | Support on Patreon (from $1 a month) Thank you ! Perseverance is more than willpower — it’s a virtue that keeps
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