EP17 | How the Trinity Shapes Human Reason and Science With Fr. Andrew Hollingsworth

Can the doctrine of the Trinity explain the very structure of human consciousness and the natural world? In this episode, I sit down with Fr. Andrew Hollingsworth to explore why the Trinity isn't just an abstract theological puzzle—it’s the "grammar" of reality itself. From the "triadic" philosophy of Charles Sanders Peirce to a scathing critique of AI and materialism, we dive deep into how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit shape how we know truth, experience science, and inhabit the world.If you’ve ever wondered how ancient theology survives in the age of machines, this conversation is for you.SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into theology, philosophy, and the soul.IN THIS EPISODE:The Philosophy of Signs: How Charles Sanders Peirce’s "Firstness, Secondness, and Thirdness" mirrors the Triune God.The Failure of AI: Why machines can process data but lack the "phenomenology" of a living soul.A Defense of the Soul: Why physicalism (the idea that we are just brains) is inconsistent with the Christian faith.Liturgy as Knowledge: How the Anglican Book of Common Prayer "teaches" us the Trinity through participation.CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro: Dragon Ball Z & Icons1:45 - Does the Trinity shape how we think about Truth?3:40 - Charles Sanders Peirce & The "Phaneron"6:00 - The Triadic Sign: Object, Representamen, Interpretant11:45 - Substance Dualism vs. Materialism16:30 - Can a machine actually "know" anything?25:30 - Biosemiotics: The Trinity in Biology36:00 - How Liturgy does the "Heavy Lifting" of Theology41:00 - Why Anglicanism? (Suprema Scriptura)44:30 - Conclusion: Doctrine is a Grammar to be InhabitedRESOURCES MENTIONED:God and the World of Signs by Andrew RobinsonThe Doctrine of the Knowledge of God by John FrameSpirit Word Community by Amos YongTake the Next Step in Your EducationIf this conversation has sparked a desire to go deeper into the intersection of theology, science, and the soul, I want to invite you to explore our advanced programs. Equip yourself to engage the modern world with intellectual rigour and spiritual depth. Explore Our Degree Programs Here: https://degrees.soulscienceministries.com/#Theology #Philosophy #Trinity #AI #Christianity #Apologetics #Anglicanism #Dualism #Peirce #StAugustine