A Catholic Response to the Postmodern Crisis of Identity w/Dr. Angela Franks | Ep. 142

How can faithful Catholics understand and navigate the modern crisis of identity? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais sits down with Dr. Angela Franks, theologian, author, and professor at Saint John’s Seminary, to talk about issues relating to identity and the "empty self." During their conversation, they also discuss related themes such as the historical roots of identity struggles and how to guide children toward their God-given identity with faith and compassion. Angela Franks' personal ⁠website⁠: https://www.angelafranks.com/ Dr. Angela Franks books on ⁠Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/... ▶ Help support Ave Maria University and this podcast by joining the Annunciation Circle: https://hubs.li/Q03312J80 ▶ Learn more about Ave Maria University: https://hubs.li/Q032PhpS0 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ FIND ANSWERS ON SOCIAL: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE:    / @avemariauniversityfl   ▶ WEBSITE: https://www.avemaria.edu ▶ INSTA:   / avemariauniv   ▶ FACEBOOK:   / avemariauniv   Ave Maria University is committed to providing a liberal arts curriculum based on Catholic principles and thought. We strive to enlighten students intellectually and spiritually, to prepare them for a life well lived. 0:00 Intro 1:51 The History of the Empty Self 4:13 Why is identity so confusing today? 5:55 How we got here 9:15 The Liquid Self 11:29 Nietzsche and power 15:21 How did you become interested in the body? 17:46 What is eugenics? 18:59 The Disorienting Relationship with Our Bodies 20:45 The importance of affirming the true things about your child 22:40 Theology and identity 27:04 What is the Empty Self? 30:50 Aquinas on the Fall 34:17 The loss of the true image of God 36:38 How does Jesus speak to this issue? 40:54 The Body Expresses the Person 43:43 Locke's Empiricism 48:48 How to recover our identities 51:16 What’s a spiritual practice you do to find meaning? 51:51 The Truth About God