Why Are We So Confused Today? A Catholic Look at Postmodernism
A Reason for Hope
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. -Support our Sponsors- Scapulars.com - Divine protection in life and death with the most durable, comfortable scapulars ever made. -Support Our Mission- Donate Here Book an Event -Follow Us On Social Media- Facebook: https://facebook.com/r4hpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/r4hpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@R4HPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@r4hpodcast -Follow Bobby- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobby.angel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Bobby-Angel-100063830525523/ Website: https://jackieandbobby.com Mentoring: https://catholicpsych.com/bobby ⏰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