That Nerdy Catholic

08/22/2026

Our latest episode is out. We look at the history of Catholic Social Teaching from Pope Leo XIII writing Rerum Novarum in 1885 to the Second Vatican Counsel. The Church says over and over again that you are worth more than how productive you can be.

In our latest episode of Nerding Out with That Nerdy Catholic, Lee and I are diving back into chapter one of Magnificat Humanitas to trace how Catholic social teaching developed from Pope Leo XIII’s Rerum Novarum all the way to Vatican II. We unpack how the Church addresses fast-moving tech, the r...

07/07/2026

In this clip from our Magnifica Humanitas series, we’re wrestling with the big questions. AI isn’t just about "cool" tech; it’s about how we use it to protect human dignity and benefit everyone. There is no simple answer, and the future depends on the choices we make today.

👇 What do you think is the biggest risk or reward of AI? Let us know below!

06/12/2026

Is AI actually giving us more free time, or is it just accelerating our burnout? 🤖💼

In our latest episode of Nerding Out with That Nerdy Catholic, Cesar and I dive into a massive question: What is the true purpose of work?

We look at a recent study showing how generative AI is causing cognitive overload for workers, and we contrast that with how God designed us to be creative. From Old Testament labor laws and the Industrial Revolution to recent G7 addresses from Pope Francis, we look at what it truly means to protect human dignity in the age of automation.

Are we using AI as a tool, or are we letting it turn us into machines?

Is AI actually giving us more free time, or is it just accelerating our burnout? 🤖💼In our latest episode of Nerding Out with That Nerdy Catholic, Cesar and I dive into a massive question: What is the true purpose of work?We look at a recent study showing how generative AI is causing cognitive ...

04/24/2026

Our latest Nerding Out is live. Cesar and Seth talk about the language we use with AI and how it impacts how we perceive it. I would love to know what you think of this episode and what other words related to AI you would like us to talk about.

In this episode, Seth and Cesar pull back the curtain on the "language of AI" to show how the words we use, like learning or deciding, can actually trick us into thinking machines are more human than they really are.

04/11/2026

Get ready to mix up your morning routine! Introducing a one-of-a-kind mashup tee that brings together the classics: Friends, Peanuts, and THE SAINTS!

Can you spot all 6 saints on this iconic design? St. Faustina, St. Peter, St. Aquinas, St. Kateri, St Francis, and St. Rose of Lima are cheering for you as you start your day.

The back features Hebrews 12:1, a powerful reminder that we’re not alone in this race called life. Wear your faith on your sleeve (or should we say, on your shirt?) and join the saints in their enthusiasm for every step of the way!

Get ready to mix up your morning routine! Introducing a one-of-a-kind mashup tee that brings together the classics: Friends, Peanuts, and THE SAINTS! Can you spot all 6 saints on this iconic design? St. Faustina, St. Peter, St. Aquinas, St. Kateri, St Francis, and St. Rose of Lima are cheering for y...

04/10/2026

The latest Nerding Out is up. Cesar and Seth explore some of the inner workings of AI, neural networks, and large language models.

Building off of the previous episode where we looked at neural networks, the basis for all AI, we explore how these neural networks are used to comb through large quantities of text, find its meaning, and respond with language that is easy to understand. We also touch on the benefits of running your...