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 flourishingHow relativism and subjectivism fuel cultural confusionThe connection between philosophy, mental health, and identityHow Catholics can respond to gender dysphoria, polarization, and digital chaos with truth and compassionWhy faith and reason must work together, not against each otherHow the Church can evangelize boldly—without losing mercyThis 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 HereBook an Event-Follow Us On Social Media-Facebook: https://facebook.com/r4hpodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/r4hpodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/@R4HPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@r4hpodcast-Follow Bobby-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobby.angelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Bobby-Angel-100063830525523/Website: https://jackieandbobby.comMentoring: https://catholicpsych.com/bobby⏰Timecode⏰00:00 Introduction 01:12 Start of Interview 02:22 Exploring the Postmodern Predicament06:16 Why Ideas Have Consequences10:15 Common Philosophical Dilemmas in Our Society 12:50 Navigating Truth in the Digital Age 17:12 Postmodernism and Political Division22:13 Navigating Information Overload and Discerning Truth27:43 The Church's Role in Digital Evangelization30:22 Understanding Gender Dysphoria in a Postmodern Context37:04 The Role of Adults in Guiding Youth39:39 How Bobby's book can help!42:45 Final Remarks
