Why does modern culture feel so confused, divided, and disconnected from truth?
In this episode of A Reason for Hope, host Mario Costabile sits down with Catholic author, speaker, and philosopher Bobby Angel to unpack the postmodern predicament—how we arrived here, why ideas truly have consequences, and how the Catholic faith offers clarity, hope, and healing in a fractured world.
Drawing from philosophy, theology, culture, and lived experience, Bobby explains:
What postmodernism really is (and what it’s rebelling against)
Why truth, beauty, and meaning matter for human flourishing
How relativism and subjectivism fuel cultural confusion
The connection between philosophy, mental health, and identity
How Catholics can respond to gender dysphoria, polarization, and digital chaos with truth and compassion
Why faith and reason must work together, not against each other
How the Church can evangelize boldly—without losing mercy
This conversation tackles some of the most pressing issues facing parents, educators, young adults, and the Church today—while offering a hopeful roadmap grounded in Christ, the saints, and the beauty of the Catholic intellectual tradition.
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⏰Timecode⏰
00:00 Introduction
01:12 Start of Interview
02:22 Exploring the Postmodern Predicament
06:16 Why Ideas Have Consequences
10:15 Common Philosophical Dilemmas in Our Society
12:50 Navigating Truth in the Digital Age
17:12 Postmodernism and Political Division
22:13 Navigating Information Overload and Discerning Truth
27:43 The Church's Role in Digital Evangelization
30:22 Understanding Gender Dysphoria in a Postmodern Context
37:04 The Role of Adults in Guiding Youth
39:39 How Bobby's book can help!
42:45 Final Remarks
