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We've lost the art of changing our minds and doing it gracefully. Let's talk about how we can educate ourselves and stick to our opinions, even if they change. Read more at http://coffeeandpearls.libsyn.com/podcast/the-power-of-changing-your-mind#qSqfYWYTfSeX5ZVL.99

What is Peace? Why are we so often not at peace, and why is it so elusive?  Let's go beneath the surface on what Christ wants to give us despite, or in the midst of, the unsettling storms in our lives.

Questions Covered:

01:02 - My friend believes in God but can’t see evidence for Jesus. He says he doesn’t know if God is Buddha, etc. How can I speak to him about this? 

04:47 - Why are there certain things written in the Bible that the Church is not currently practicing? 

11:18 - The Bible has a lot of universal truths, but there are some things in there that make it seem more for men than for women. This is a stopping point for my wife. How can I better discuss this and understand this with her? 

22:03 - Does the Bible talk about a finite number of angels and fallen angels? 

28:48 - I reject what Jimmy said about head coverings. I wear it out of reverence and not for fashion. 

33:53 - What is biblical about Marian theology and devotions? Also, is there a biblical basis for transubstantiation?  

43:40 - The Stations of the Cross don’t exactly match up with Scripture. Is this because of Tradition? What is the difference between Tradition and Scripture? 

47:10 - A friend of mine is a lapsed Catholic because he believes in logical inconsistencies in the Bible. How can I respond to this? 

50:43 - My Assembly of God friend says she is not a sinner. Can you explain where this idea comes from and how Scripture can refute it?

Questions Covered:

07:27 - How can we show Protestants that we can’t live by the Bible alone? How can we explain that the Bible is Catholic? 

14:21 - If you could pick only one Catholic Bible, which would you choose? 

17:59 - What does the “joy of the Lord” mean in the Bible? 

20:37 - Does Scripture teach us that we must eat meat? 

28:33 - Where does the book of Baruch belong? Is it one of the deuterocanonicals? 

34:04 - Where can I start in the Bible to expose my Protestant friend to Catholic teaching in Scripture? 

42:35 - Where in the Bible is the Trinity defined and defended? 

49:40 - Is there a resource that lists problematic verses in Scripture in non-Catholic translations?

Dr. Philip Kim is an Author, Speaker, and Consultant. Raised by first generation Korean immigrants, Phil has worked at all of his parents' businesses including 7-11 convenience stores, gas stations, diners, and restaurants. He understands the value of hard work and education. He is the author of "Chase One Rabbit" which is dedicated to helping individuals create better lives for themselves.

His latest book, "Zebras & Ostriches" is about the 5 rules needed to increase employee engagement and productivity.

Phil is also an Assistant Professor of Business at Walsh University where he teaches both undergraduate and MBA courses. His areas of expertise and research topics include technology, organizational development, and productivity. Phil's research has been published in numerous academic journals and conferences.

In the seventh of a multi-part series, Sister Geralyn Schmidt, SCC, introduces us to Servant of God Dorothy Day. Dorothy Day was an American journalist, social activist, and Catholic convert. She later became a key figure in the Catholic Worker movement and earned a national reputation as a political radical, perhaps the most famous radical in the American Catholic Church history. Learn more in this episode of "Musings from a Catholic Evangelist."

Did you know there is an order and reason for the readings at Sunday Mass? In our continuation on the Mass, Fr. Cavender breaks down the Liturgy of the Word and its purpose in this week’s “Why Do Catholics…

In episode 8, Mike and his guest co-host and wife Shannon share the second part of their interview with former LSU soccer star Mo Isom. Some of the notes from part 2:

Mo shares about a year of depression and anxiety and how she was searching for, "Any sin sized piece to fill the God-sized hole in my heart."

She shared how God literally used wrecking her to capture her heart.

Psalm 46:10- "Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.

"Jesus didn't die on the cross for my sins. He died on the cross BECAUSE of my sins"

She shares about how one of the ways the enemy can distract us is by not allowing us to face any adversity so it causes us to not understand a need for God, Jesus or the still small voice.

"At the core, I am a sinner in need of a savior"

One question many of us ask is what does the faith walk cost me? It doesn't matter cause look at what I gained.

One of the places Mo gained community was through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

"We are not just here, we are His.

Verses that have impacted Mo

Psalm 46:10- Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.

John 16:33- I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.

Romans 5:3-5- Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.

She shares about her journey trying out for LSU football

We have another Eli Wants to Know and Coaches Corner.

This is a jam-packed episode that we trust God is going to do mighty things through. If you enjoy listening, please subscribe, like, leave a review and share. We want to make sure we get these incredible ONLY God testimonies in places that people can hear and be impacted by.

Join  Fr. Scott Mansfield, Pastor of St. John Vianney, Tony Wilimitis, Director of Formation, and Will Tapia, Director of Development as they give an in depth review of the Gospel from The Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: A Son’s Return Home.

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