What is Truth?
What is Truth?
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"What is Truth?" is a Catholic podcast delving into some of the most profound and challenging aspects of the faith. Join host Jonathon Fessenden as he explores the rich history of Catholicism through in-depth discussions and compelling interviews. Each episode shines a light on the extraordinary miracles that have shaped the Church’s legacy, from Marian apparitions and stigmata to powerful accounts of exorcisms and spiritual warfare. Designed for listeners who seek a deeper understanding of the mysteries and miracles within Catholicism, What is Truth? challenges perceptions and inspires faith, inviting believers and seekers alike to discover the profound truths that lie within the Catholic tradition.
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The podcast covers themes related to the history, miracles, and challenges of faith within Catholicism, with episodes exploring topics like Marian devotion, generational sin, the nature of exorcisms, and dark subjects such as suicide. For instance, Episode 6 discusses Dan Schneider's Liber Christo Method, while Episode 4 features Edward Byrne's insights on overcoming the trauma of suicide.
“What is Truth?” is a Catholic podcast delving into some of the most profound and challenging aspects of the faith. Join host Jonathon Fessenden as he explores the rich history of Catholicism through in-depth discussions and compelling interviews. Each episode shines a light on the extraordinary miracles that have shaped the Church’s legacy, from Marian apparitions and stigmata to powerful accounts of exorcisms and spiritual warfare. Designed for listeners who seek a deeper understanding of the mysteries and miracles within Catholicism, What is Truth? challenges perceptions and inspires faith, inviting believers and seekers alike to discover the profound truths that lie within the Catholic tradition.
In this episode of What is Truth, Jonathon Fessenden interviews Matthew Tsakanikas on his book A Catechesis on Deification, Transfiguration & the Luminous Mysteries (April 21, 2025)
This book is a catechetical exploration of Christian deification, deeply rooted in the theological insights of Saint Athanasius and other Church Fathers. The work connects the mysteries of the Rosary with the transformative grace offered through Christ, focusing particularly on the Luminous Mysteries as a lens for understanding humanity’s participation in the divine life.
Central to the book is the concept of deification, described as the process by which humans become “partakers in the divine nature” (2 Peter 1:4). Dr. Matthew A. Tsakanikas emphasizes that deification does not imply losing one’s humanity but rather elevating it through grace, living in God’s will, and growing in love and virtue. Drawing on biblical passages, he demonstrates how the Incarnation, Passion, and Resurrection of Christ make this elevation possible.
The book revisits key moments in salvation history, such as the Transfiguration, where Jesus revealed the glory of divine light to his disciples, and the Eucharist’s institution, portraying these events as glimpses of the divine kingdom. Tsakanikas also explores discipleship in Mary, the Rosary’s role in cultivating divine intimacy, and the unity of Scripture’s Old and New Testaments.
Through theological reflection and practical devotion, Tsakanikas invites readers to embrace their divine calling, entering into Christ’s transformative love.
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