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Nate Tinner-Williams joins me today to discuss how he became a Catholic. He discusses his journey from a preacher's kid, to home churches, Eastern Orthodoxy, and finally to Roman Catholicism. We also discuss how his publication, Black Catholic Messenger, came about and the work they are doing. He has a great story and he has great tips for those who are discerning the catholic faith. He is also discerning the priesthood so keep him in prayer.

https://www.blackcatholicmessenger.com/

Martin Luther King's letter from Birmingham jail was a profound exposition on the natural moral law. It has ramifications on morality and law for us today.  Fascinating discussion!

Purgatory is real and Karlo Broussard is here to answer listeners questions about it.

Questions Covered:

07:27 - If we receive a plenary indulgence at the moment of death, will we go straight to heaven if we are not yet morally perfect? 

21:01 - Is it possible that some of us who appear to be living on earth are actually going through purgatory right now?  

34:44 - I had an experience where I felt like the Lord revealed a taste of purgatory to me. Is that possible? 

46:30 - What is the scriptural support for purgatory? 

51:49 - What is the process that a theologian goes through in order to understand the correct reading of Scripture that supports purgatory?

Resources Mentioned:

 

Purgatory Is For Real by Karlo Broussard

Who was Jesus and what was he like?

Questions Covered:

19:27 - It seems like today people see Jesus as a lovey dovey hippy, but the language in Scripture from him can be really strong. Why does he use such harsh analogies and words at times? 

29:26 - How can we better understand why Jesus talks about not judging other people’s hearts? 

31:51 - Do we know what Jesus’ build and height were, based on the Shroud of Turin? 

34:04 - What happened to Jesus between ages 12 and 30? 

43:32 - What did Jesus actually look like? Why and when did artists start depicting him as a European? 

47:50 - Have you seen The Chosen series? Is that a good depiction of Jesus? 

50:35 - Was Jesus a handsome person? In Isaiah, it says that there is nothing remarkable about him. 

Resources Mentioned:

 

Catechism of the Catholic Church

Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life by Dr. Italy

Dr.Italy.com

We're happiest when we let the Holy Spirit within us take over so that we behave like Jesus.

 

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United to Jesus, we all become Christ's body on earth for the continuation of his ministry.

 

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Helping others is an act of preserving life; ignoring a person's suffering is destructive and evil.

 

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If you take refuge in God, you can hold fast to the hope that lies before you.

 

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Every personal sacrifice that a priest makes is a gift of Jesus to the world.

 

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We find what we're seeking when we give it to others.

 

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