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We go beneath the surface on the concepts of race and racism, tackling questions such as these: Are there biological races?  What does human variation tell us?  Is it racist to be aware of racial distinctions and generalities?  Is Donald Trump a racist, as much of the mainstream media claims?

Questions Covered:

14:55 - Can you discuss the development of the Marian doctrines? 

21:17 - How can you tell the difference between the development of a doctrine and the distortion of the doctrine? 

28:54 - How can the Church teach in the Creed that Jesus descended into hell after he was crucified when he tells the thief on the cross that he would be with him in paradise that day?  

35:20 - What do you think about the changes about the death penalty? Is this a development?  

43:53 - How does Christ descending into the bosom of Abraham interact with Thomas Aquinas’ statement that there cannot be an affective change of will after death? 

47:53 - I think the Pope did change the theology when he changed the death penalty. Isn’t this very wrong? 

Resources Mentioned: 

Shamelesspopery.com

Christ asks us to share the good news. How will you do that today?

Questions Covered:

10:00 - What is your opinion on the use of gospel tracks? 

14:41 - What should be the goal of evangelization as a Catholic? 

18:09 - How can I share my faith but not scare people away? 

22:08 - Do you have any tips for how to best evangelize Jehovah’s Witnesses? 

31:30 - I have a daughter who has left the Church and a son-in-law who doesn’t seem interested. How can I evangelize to them? 

35:00 - I think Catholics fail to recognize evangelization opportunities. We fail to have the answers ready for people. We must be Jesus to a lot of people. 

42:32 - How can I evangelize my wife, who is a Bible Christian? 

48:24 - 7 years ago, I called the juvenile detention center near me and offered to minister there. It took off and has been going on for 10 years. 

Resources Mentioned:

https://streetevangelization.com/

https://evangelizationschool.com/

The Lamb’s Supper by Scott Hahn

In this special episode for October’s Respect Life Month, we invite a special guest on the program to talk about respect life issues. In this week’s episode we welcome Father Dwight Schlaline from Our Lady of the Visitation Parish in Shippensburg, PA. Learn more about the work that Fr. Schlaline is doing in this week’s episode of Why Do Catholics.

In the start of a new series, Sister Geralyn, SCC, discusses how when we pray the “Our Father” we deepen the reality that we are called into a relationship within a family, a global family, gathered around together sitting at a table called the Eucharist. Learn more in this episode of “Musings from a Catholic Evangelist.”

On this week's episode: Exploring how our ordinary days can be richer and deeper through devotion to Divine Mercy. Special guests Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet talk about their new book Our Friend Faustina: Life Lessons in Divine Mercy. 

Breaking out the "Favorite Things" feature, the latest news on Arise tickets, and much more! 

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Should married men be ordained priests? Is celibacy still important for the priesthood? The Amazon Synod has made celibacy a hot button topic—but what hasn’t been talked about is how celibacy builds up the Church and why it is a gift, not a burden. Scott Hahn and Fr. Carter Griffin challenge us to rethink celibacy—and fatherhood—on this episode.

Bishop Gainer shares why hypocrisy is a constant danger for us in this week's Gospel Reflection.