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The Counsel of Trent

The Counsel of Trent

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In this podcast, Trent Horn gives you an entertai…

951 Episodes

#1186 - What is God's Name? (And When is it Forbidden?)

In this episode Trent talks about the name of God and when it is and isn't appropriate to say.

Transcribed - Published: 27 July 2026

#1185 - FFAF: Disney Adults vs. "Theme Park Enthusiasts"

In this free-for-all-Friday Trent contrasts "Disney Adults" with "Theme Park Enthusiasts" like him.

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2026

#1184 - Why I Refuse to See The Odyssey (2026)

#1184 - Why I Refuse to See The Odyssey (2026) by Catholic Answers

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2026

#1183 - I Invited a Protestant to Church . . . Then I Fought Him

In this episode Trent chats with Church of Christ minister Marco Arroyo about his visit to Trent's parish and their recent jiu-jitsu match. 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

Transcribed - Published: 20 July 2026

#1182 - Refuting Dean Withers on Abortion

In this episode Trent rebuts Dean Withers's arguments for legal abortion. 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

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2026

#1180 - FFAF: Thinking About YouTube Algorithms

In this free-for-all-Friday Trent breaks down his thoughts on declining views on Youtube and changes in the algorithm.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2026

#1179 - DEBATE: Can a Christian Lose Salvation? (with NeedGod.net)

In this episode Trent debates Ryan at NeedGod.net on the question of whether Christians can lose their salvation. Ryan's channel: @NeedGodnet 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 0:00:00 Introduction 0:00:57 Trent's Opening Statement 0:15:27 Ryan's Opening Statement 0:29:30 Trent's First Rebuttal 0:39:38 Ryan's First Rebuttal 0:49:48 Trent's Second Rebuttal 0:53:53 Ryan's Second Rebuttal 0:58:03 Trent's Cross Examination 1:13:33 Ryan's Cross Examination 1:28:42 Trent's Closing Statement 1:33:41 Ryan's Closing Statement

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2026

#1178 - When Did Relationships Become Scary?

In this episode Trent examines Gen Z's antipathy towards dating and offers some remedies. Gay Romantic Comedy "Bro's" Reaction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aAKR2iWQtk The Female Sin No One Talks About: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qlI7ZntOmw 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

Transcribed - Published: 29 June 2026

#1177 - FFAF: Will Phoenix Just Melt?

In this free-for-all-Friday Trent talks about the heat in Phoenix has gotten worse and the effects it will have on his old hometown.

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2026

#1176 - Should Christians be "Abortion Abolitionists"?

In this episode Trent examines "abortion abolitionists", compares them to pro-lifers, and discusses if Catholics can support them.

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2026

#1175 - Did a Gay Jew Change Catholicism? (Redeemed Zoomer Response)

In this episode Trent examines Redeemed Zoomers claims about Vatican II and the Jews. 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

Transcribed - Published: 22 June 2026

#1174 - FFAF: My Belated Review of "The Mandalorian and Grogu"

In this free-for-all-Friday Trent gives his review of the latest Star Wars films.

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2026

#1173 - Chatting with an Ex-Catholic About Catholicism

In this episode Trent sits down with Michael Pagano of ⁨@TrueChristian⁩ to discuss his views on Catholicism. Michael's website: www.truechristianministry.com Michael's book: https://amzn.to/4a32DuS 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

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2026

#1172 - This One Thing Makes Modern Worship Songs Terrible

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

Transcribed - Published: 15 June 2026

#1171 - FFAF: I Finally Got Glasses

In this free-for-all-Friday Trent talks about new glasses that treat myopia and his own experience with spectacles.

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2026

#1170 - Explaining the Eucharist to Bryce Crawford

In this episode Trent sits down with Protestant Youtuber Bryce Crawford and explain the Church's teaching on the Eucharist.

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2026

#1169 - Talking God and Morality with the Atheist Who Broke Jordan Peterson

In this episode Trent talks about God and morality with atheist Danny Philtalk.

Transcribed - Published: 8 June 2026

#1168 - FFAF: Someone Tried to Steal $4,000 From Me

In this free-for-all-Friday Trent talks about the perils of debit card scams.

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2026

#1167 - My Four Favorite Ways to Prove Jesus is God

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 0:00 Introduction 1:35 John 20 - St. Thomas 5:55 Titus 2 - Granville Sharp's Rule 8:34 Jesus' Implicit Teachings 11:02 The Early Church

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2026

#1166 - My Response to Wes Huff's Case Against Catholicism

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

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2026

#1165 - Who is the Best Christian Evangelist Today?

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

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2026

#1164 - FFAF: Living 7 Years in a 3 Week Dream

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

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2026

#1163 - Answering NeedGod.Net's Criticism of Me

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.”

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2026

#1162 - OG Apologetics and Apostolic Martyrdom (with Sean McDowell)

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.

Transcribed - Published: 18 May 2026

#1161 - Highlights from my Whatever Debate with Erudite

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

Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2026

#1160 - FFAF: The Grocery Store That Became a Biohazard (and a check in)

In this free-for-all-Friday Trent touches base with listeners and shares a story about the worst grocery store you could ever visit.

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2026

#1159 - Outlaw This Crime Against Women and Children. Now.

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

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2026

#1158 - I Had a Friendly Chat with Gavin Ortlund

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

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2026

#1157 - Answering Secularism and Islam (with Inspiring Philosophy)

#1157 - Answering Secularism and Islam (with Inspiring Philosophy) by Catholic Answers

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2026

#1156 - Highlights from my Whatever Debate with Farha

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

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2026

#1155 - FFAF: Answering Atheism with Matt Fradd

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.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2026

#1154 - Debating Confession with Gavin Ortlund and Ruslan

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.

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2026

#1153 - I Asked a "Gay Ex-Trad" About Sexual Ethics

In this conversation, Trent Horn and Kade 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.

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2026

#1152 - FFAF: Talking to Ben Shapiro About Pope Leo XIV

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.

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2026

#1151 - Donald Trump vs. Pope Leo Explained in 3 "Internet Rules"

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

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2026

#1150 - What "Manosphere Bros" and OF Girls Have in Common

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. 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

Transcribed - Published: 13 April 2026

#1148 - Protestants, Stop Saying THIS About Catholicism

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. 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

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2026

#1147 - The Counsel of Trent Is Rebranding!

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

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2026

#1146 - Refuting a Common (and Tragic) New Age Belief

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

Transcribed - Published: 30 March 2026

#1145 - Owning Liberals with "Acceptable Terms"

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

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2026

#1144 - A Reply to my Profane Christian Critics

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

Transcribed - Published: 23 March 2026

#1143- FFAF: The State of Apologetic Discourse (with Adherent Apologetics)

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

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2026

#1142 - Are Non-Catholics Actually Atheists?

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

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2026

#1141 - Responding to Rep. James Talarico on Abortion

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

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2026

#1140 - My Conversation with a "Protestant Gentleman"

In this episode Trent sits down to be interviewed by "The Protestant Gentleman".

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2026

#1139 - The Most Undeniable Catholic Doctrine

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

Transcribed - Published: 9 March 2026

#1138 - FFAF: Viral Math Teacher Fails

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

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2026

#1137 - The Reason Many Christians Have a "Sex Problem"

In this episode Trent breaks down a faulty, yet common "rule" in Christian sexual morality. 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 0:00 – Many Christians Have a Sex Problem 1:32 – The Two Errors: “The Pervert and the Puritan” 2:06 – Pastor Scandal: Sex Tapes in Marriage 4:06 – Can Masturbation Be Moral in Marriage? 6:08 – “Let the Marriage Bed Be Undefiled” 12:28 – The Catholic Teaching: Unitive and Procreative 15:01 – When Christians Think Sex Is Dirty 18:55 – Why Christians Need Better Sexual Formation 22:38 – Sex as a Gift, Not a Taboo

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2026

#1136 - My Take on Bible Scholar Dan McClellan

In this episode Trent gives his take on critical Bible scholar Dan McClellan.

Transcribed - Published: 2 March 2026

#1135 - FFAF: The Curse of Immortality

In this free-for-all-Friday Trent analyzes the actual consequences of choosing immortality in this life.

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2026

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