Counsel of Trent

In this episode Trent replies to Wes Huff's recent video on why he's not Catholic.

In this episode, Trent Horn lays out three criteria for evaluating public Christian witnesses: personal holiness, bold proclamation, and substantial reach.

In this free-for-all-Friday Trent explores cases of people who claimed to live for years inside of prolonged dreams.

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.” See episode on confession: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5UG90KTs-U&t=1s&pp=ygUWZGViYXRpbmcgb24gY29uZmVzc2lvbg%3D%3D See Taco Talks interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JffE2lkBkSs&t=61s&pp=ygUVdGFjbyB0YWxrcyB0cmVudCBob3Ju See episode on Ephesians 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMWbvTy-43k&pp=ygUocHJvdGVzdGFudGlzbXMgbW9zdCBtaXNtdXNlZCBiaWJsZSB2ZXJzZQ%3D%3D See ...

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.

In this episode Trent shares highlights from his recent debate with NotsoErudite on the Whatever podcast on the topic of Christian Nationalism.

In this free-for-all-Friday Trent touches base with listeners and shares a story about the worst grocery store you could ever visit. Trent Horn (00:00): It is Free For All Friday. Welcome to the Council of Trent podcast. It’s been a while. It’s been a minute. I don’t know what happened. I’ve just had a lot going on. I feel like I have not done a traditional free for all Friday in a bit. I was in a little bit of a slump. I’m not sure these things just happen. I think I’ve had a lot of personal things going on and a lot of things also at work going on. And I t...

In this episode Trent shows why anyone of good will should support outlawing a common "family planning" method—surrogacy.

In this episode Trent sits down with Protestant apologist Gavin Ortlund to discuss what they agree and disagree about.

In this episode Trent chats with Michael Jones of Inspiring Philosophy about atheism and Islam.

In this episode Trent shares highlights from his recent Whatever Podcast debate on sex, p*rn, and feminism with OF Creator Farha.

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 of evil from a Catholic perspective. Whether you’re wrestling with belief yourself or want better answers to common atheist objections, this conversation is packed with sharp arguments, clear distinctions, and practical ways to think through the debate.

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.

In this conversation, Trent Horn and Cade 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 limits of harm-based reasoning. To support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/counseloftrent [NEW] Counsel of Trent merch: https://shop.catholic.com/apologists-alley/trent-horn-resources/ Be sure ...

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 Catholics should think about papal comments on politics, war, and public policy.

In this episode Trent uses 3 longstanding “Rules of the Internet” to analyze the Trump vs. Pope Leo Fued. To support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/counseloftrent [NEW] Counsel of Trent merch: https://shop.catholic.com/apologists-alley/trent-horn-resources/ Be sure to keep up with our socials! https://www.tiktok.com/@counseloftrent https://www.twitter.com/counseloftrent https://www.instagram.com/counseloftrentpodcast   Trent Horn (00:00): President Trump and Pope Leo IV have been sparring recently over the ongoing war in Iran. So in today’s episode, we’...

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.   Trent Horn (00:00): Recently, I watched a Netflix documentary hosted by Louis Thoreau about the Manosphere, a loose collection of influencers who promised to help young men escape the Matrix and get lots of money in girls. Jim Gaffigan (00...

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.

The Counsel of Trent is going back to it's roots and becoming The Council of Trent podcast!Happy April 1st!

In this episode Trent refutes a common new age belief with tragic consequences. To support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/counseloftrent [NEW] Counsel of Trent merch: https://shop.catholic.com/apologists-alley/trent-horn-resources/ Be sure to keep up with our socials! https://www.tiktok.com/@counseloftrent https://www.twitter.com/counseloftrent https://www.instagram.com/counseloftrentpodcast   Trent Horn (00:00): Lots of people say, I’m spiritual, not religious, but they end up just creating their own religion, usually based on new age beliefs that became popular in the ...

In this episode Trent shows how to apply a common Internet meme to liberal moral hypocrisy.

In this episode Trent replies to Christians that have criticized his opposition to vulgar abusive rhetoric.

In this free-for-all-Friday Trent shares his recent interview on the state of apologetic discourse with Adherent Apologetics.

In this episode Trent examines a recent attempt to broaden the definition of atheism.

In this episode Trent responds to Rep. James Talarico's "pro-choice Christianity"

In this episode Trent sits down to be interviewed by “The Protestant Gentleman”. To support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/counseloftrent [NEW] Counsel of Trent merch: https://shop.catholic.com/apologists-alley/trent-horn-resources/ Be sure to keep up with our socials! https://www.tiktok.com/@counseloftrent https://www.twitter.com/counseloftrent https://www.instagram.com/counseloftrentpodcast   Dillon Baker (The Protestant Gentleman) (00:00:32): Trent, I’d be foolish to try to debate you of some sort in the theological frameworks. So today I want to have some ...

In this episode Trent reveals one doctrine Catholics and Protestants should all agree about.

In this free-for-all-Friday Trent shares viral math problems where the teacher gets it wrong.

In this episode Trent breaks down a common "rule" given in Christian sexual morality.

In this episode Trent gives his take on critical Bible scholar Dan McClellan. Josephus’ testimony about Christ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxjqG5qDR0s The Catholic Church and the Pro Life Movement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkbOEnDFKdc Gavin Ortlund on Monotheism and Mclellan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgkKkJhTyak Hard Sayings: https://shop.catholic.com/hard-sayings-a-catholic-approach-to-answering-bible-difficulties-softcover/?srsltid=AfmBOorvIB73SrbdusavpErJvWWIs6U0xMgEWfA9vso8dQd91gs-SdUE To support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/counseloftrent [NEW] Counsel of ...

A debate hosted by Marlon "The Gospel Truth" between Catholic Answers Apologist Trent Horn and Anthony Rogers. Proposition: "Is Sola Scriptura True?"

Trent Horn critiques a common Protestant defense of sola scriptura by examining how Scripture actually uses the phrase “Word of God.” Looking at key biblical passages and early Christian sources, he argues that the term often refers to God’s spoken revelation, apostolic preaching, or Christ Himself—not exclusively to the Bible as a completed written canon.

In this Free-for-All Friday episode, Trent reviews his recent interaction with Tom Wolfe’s The Bonfire of the Vanities—both the classic novel and its film adaptation. Dive into a spoiler-light breakdown of the book’s biting satire of 1980s New York (Wall Street excess, class conflict, race politics, media frenzy, and a justice system under pressure), and why Sherman McCoy’s unraveling still feels relevant today. Then compare it to Brian De Palma’s 1990 movie version, including what changed from page to screen, why the adaptation is so controversial, and how casting and story decisions shaped the film’s reputation.

In this episode, Trent Horn breaks down the recent Catholic controversy over “Zionism,” anti-Zionism, and antisemitism—sparked by comments from Carrie Prejean and discussion involving Ted Cruz. Trent defines Zionism carefully, explains what Catholics can and cannot affirm, and distinguishes political support for Israel’s existence from “theological Zionism” that treats the modern state as biblical prophecy. He also addresses Catholic teaching on the Church as the “New Israel,” the Church’s rejection of antisemitism, and how Catholics can prudentially evaluate policies, war claims, and proposed solutions while keeping their first allegiance to Christ and His Church.

In this episode Trent reflects on the overuse of nostalgia at the Super Bowl last weekend. Transcript: Trent Horn (00:00): If you listen to this show long and if you know that I have a bad case in nostalgia for the nineties, early two thousands, but even I know when nostalgia gets to be too much, and I really felt that way on the Super Bowl last weekend. That’s what I want to talk about today. Decompress a little bit about. So yeah, Monday’s, Wednesdays here on the Council of Trent. We talk apologetics and theology. But Friday, hey, we talk about whatever I want to talk about and t...

In this episode Trent responds to Andrew Wilson’s criticisms. Transcript: Recently Eastern Orthodox cultural commenter Andrew Wilson criticized me as a virtue signaler who is too critical of “political Christians” that are actually trying to fix the culture. So in today’s episode I’ll talk about where I agree and disagree with Andrew and the difference between being a strong, assertive Christian, and a bad, overly aggressive one. And to make sure I didn’t misunderstand anything, I messaged Andrew and showed him this script so my reply incorporates some of what he wrote to me in that exch...

In this episode Trent rebuts three absurd conspiracies about Catholicism.

In this free-for-all-Friday Trent explores urban legends and viral photos about time travelers hiding among us.

In this episode Trent counts down five Catholic priests whose scientific investigations changed the world.

In this free-for-all-Friday Trent explores the problem of “normalcy bias” in life-threatening situations. Transcript: TRENT: We all have biases, but sometimes our biases can get us killed. That’s what I’m going to talk about today here on the Council of Trent. Mondays and Wednesdays we talk apologetics and theology, but Friday we talk about whatever I want to talk about. That is the essence of free for All Friday. And if you go back through Council of Trent, we’ve done, my goodness, we’ve done at least over 300 free for all Fridays. I’m sure as someone...

In this episode Trent talks about how to overcome a forgotten “deadly sin”. Transcript: Trent: In the year five 90, Pope Gregory, the Great popularized a list of sins we now call the seven deadly sins, pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and sloth. But this developed from earlier deadly sinless, and in the process one sin was left out that we need to talk about because it’s incredibly common and incredibly dangerous. Now the deadliest sin is pride because when we have an inflated view of ourselves, we’re more likely to think as St. Thomas Aquinas might summarize, ...

In this episode Trent interviews a popular Protestant Tik Tok influencer about the “simple” Protestant plan of salvation. Transcript: Trent: When you’re saved, Christians will still tell lies, correct? Taco: Yeah, some of them will. Trent: Okay. Will some Christians then still murder people? Taco: Yeah, it’s possible. Yeah. Trent: And you can still go to heaven? Taco: Yes. Trent: Hey everybody. Welcome to the Council of Trent. Today my guest is Mr. Taco Talks. He is a popular talker. Taco talks TikTok, taco for short. I call him T squared I guess. And he shares a lot of...

In this free-for-all-Friday Trent breaks down a 1998 poll of what people thought the future would be like in 2025.

In this episode Trent shows how one claim about Jesus' historical status backfires on Christians.

In this episode Trent reveals how modern debates make us all dumber and how we can fix them.

In this free-for-all-Friday Trent brings back the tradition of answering any question his patrons ask him.

In this episode Trent turns the tables on those who say Catholicism preaches a false Gospel.

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.

In this free-for-all-Friday Trent agrees with Matt Walsh on when our culture "died".

In this episode Trent sits down with a previous debate opponent who is now full received into the Catholic church.