Join Us for a Live Discussion with Erick Ybarra: Unpacking the Papal Primacy Debate
Mark your calendars, Good God Father fans! On October 18, 2025, at 1 PM PDT, we’re sitting down with Catholic apologist Erick Ybarra for a no-holds-barred conversation on his YouTube Channel Livestream Erick Ybarra. We’ll dive into the fiery Pints with Aquinas debate from December 2024, where Ybarra faced off against Orthodox defender Ubi Petrus (Denny Sellen) on a question that’s split East and West for centuries: Did the Vatican I concept of papal primacy—universal jurisdiction and infallible authority—exist in the undivided Church of the 5th and 6th centuries?
This isn’t just theology nerd territory—it’s a clash of worldviews that resonates with the spiritual warhorse vibes of our Freak Gospel Pop tracks like “Red Sea Parting.” Ybarra argued Rome’s supreme role was baked into the early Church, citing councils like Chalcedon and the Formula of Hormisdas. Ubi Petrus countered that primacy meant “first among equals,” rooted in synods, not solo papal decrees. Spoiler: We think Ubi landed the stronger case, exposing cracks in Vatican I’s claims with razor-sharp history.
In our live chat, we’ll break down:
- Why Ubi Won: How his focus on synodal governance and historical counterexamples (think heretic popes like Honorius) outmaneuvered Ybarra’s perpetuity pitch.
- Ybarra’s Pushback: Where his arguments held ground and where they faltered under scrutiny.
- Theology Meets Rock: How this debate echoes the apocalyptic themes in our music, from Oregon’s dark woods to the global stage.
Expect a raw, respectful deep dive with Ybarra, blending our apocalyptic garage rock lens with the grit of Church history. Want a taste? Rewatch the debate on Pints with Aquinas and drop your thoughts below: Catholic or Orthodox on primacy? Join us live to hear Erick’s reflections and our take on why Ubi’s case hit harder.
📅 When: October 18, 2025, 1 PM PDT
📍 Where: Erick Ybarra’s YouTube Channel
🎙️ What: Good God Father Podcast x Erick Ybarra
🎸 Why: Because truth, like our music, cuts through the noise.
