R. Jared Staudt shares the inspiration for his latest book, The Beer Option: Brewing a Catholic Culture, Yesterday & Today.

Questions Covered:

17:02 - Can you explain more the difference between marijuana use and drinking alcohol?

22:34 - How do you invite someone to something like Theology on Tap without coming across as pushy? Is it best to first invite them to the bar to just hang out and then to an event?

41:03 - I have heard that hops are good for the prostate, is that true? Also, I used to have a glass of wine before bed and had bad reflux. I switched to beer and have no issues. Any comments on this?

44:40 - Is it morally wrong to eat/drink cannabis infused things?

47:30 - Do you know of any parishes that have a brewing ministry to get people together?

R. Jared Staudt shares the inspiration for his latest book, The Beer Option: Brewing a Catholic Culture, Yesterday & Today.

Questions Covered:

17:02 - Can you explain more the difference between marijuana use and drinking alcohol?

22:34 - How do you invite someone to something like Theology on Tap without coming across as pushy? Is it best to first invite them to the bar to just hang out and then to an event?

41:03 - I have heard that hops are good for the prostate, is that true? Also, I used to have a glass of wine before bed and had bad reflux. I switched to beer and have no issues. Any comments on this?

44:40 - Is it morally wrong to eat/drink cannabis infused things?

47:30 - Do you know of any parishes that have a brewing ministry to get people together?

The title speaks for itself. A Catholic explains why being faithful to the Church in the midst of corruption isn't as hard as some might imagine. And, it is the only reasonable response.

The title speaks for itself. A Catholic explains why being faithful to the Church in the midst of corruption isn't as hard as some might imagine. And, it is the only reasonable response.

Our guests grapple with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief. 

Questions Covered:

04:35 - Someone told me that St. Irenaeus said that the Body and Blood are just symbols of Christ. Is this true?

15:58 - I just finished my saint report. What is transverberation? How many saints experienced it?

18:43 - We say the “Glory Be” prayer which says “as it was in the beginning.” What is meant by the word “it”?

22:21 - Sr. Lucia from Fatima talks about how the battle of the family is the end times. Are we experiencing the end times now?

29:16 - Why don’t Catholics celebrate the Jewish feasts like Passover mentioned in the Bible?

35:45 - Why is the Communion of Saints mentioned in the Apostles Creed, but taken out of the Nicene Creed?

41:00 - When a Catholic is marrying a non-Catholic, why can’t you have an entire Mass? Why does it have to be a shortened service?

44:50 - Is it true that what the person lacks, the Church makes up for it? In regards to Confession/Reconciliation. Does this come from Scripture or tradition?

49:18 - I am not Catholic, but I would like to know where purgatory is referenced in the New Testament?

Resources Mentioned:

Against Heresies

The Early Church Believed in the Eucharist

Philip Lawler, editor of Catholic World News, outlines how corrupt bishops betrayed the Church and shares ideas on what can be done about it.

Philip Lawler, editor of Catholic World News, outlines how corrupt bishops betrayed the Church and shares ideas on what can be done about it.

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