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Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests 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:

 

02:25 - What form did John the Baptist use to perform his baptisms? 

06:48 - What is the difference between imputed righteousness and infused righteousness? 

16:44 - What evidence does the Church have for the Ascension of Mary? 

22:40 - Did Mary withhold the information from family and friends that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit? 

29:06 - Some people claim that Daniel 9:24-27 refers to Jesus. Is this true? 

35:17 - Why do people need to be baptized? Why do Catholics have infant baptism? 

44:20 - Is it true that no one truly chooses hell?  

48:50 - In John 6:63, Jesus says he’s the bread of life come down from heaven, but he is not flesh at this point. How can this be?

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests 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:

 

03:04 - How does concupiscence compare with the Protestant idea of a “fallen nature” or a “sin nature”? 

12:03 - Why are there so many people who believe in science fiction rather than believing in God? 

17:13 - In Matthew 12:32, why does Jesus say that speaking against the Holy Spirit cannot be forgiven? 

20:05 - Why do Catholics always talk about “God’s will”? Does God give us freedom to choose, or are we struggling to figure out His plan? 

23:53 - Is it grave sin to watch a sexual scene in a movie and become aroused? 

29:05 - Did King David go to heaven? 

33:30 - Since quantum mechanics governs the universe and has no beginning or end, how could that possibly rationalize the Big Bang theory? 

45:55 - I don’t think Matthew 16:18 is evidence for the authority of the Magisterium. What say you? 

51:30 - What is the Filioque and why does it matter?

Taylor recently saw Knives Out in theaters and has thoughts to share with cohost Fr. Anthony. They compare and contrast mystery novels with Church Teaching(cuz that makes sense.)

Our guest this week, Rakhi McCormick, shares her story of journeying from Hinduism to Catholicism. It’s a fascinating story that didn’t happen in any way you think it would.

In the final segment, Taylor shares how he put his foot in his mouth on Sunday morning surrounding a conversation about death and praying for the dead. But don’t worry, Fr. Anthony has all the answers.

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The joy of encountering the Messiah and the meaning of the Presentation of the Lord. Become closer to this Sunday’s Gospel (for February 2) by reflecting with Fathers Ricardo and Phillip.

#2 in our series The Creed: Beneath the Surface

Episode 2: (i believe)  IN ONE GOD

Stephanie Gray answers everything from when life begins to infanticide while she discusses the right to life with pro-choice callers.

Questions Covered:

05:51 - I am pro-choice because I feel like it’s not my business if someone wants an abortion. 

20:21 - I am pro-choice because I am not in favor of reversing abortion laws to make it illegal. I do agree with the Church’s teaching about when life begins, but I don’t want to criminalize abortion. 

31:23 - I am pro-choice because of the philosophical idea that people should not be forced to care for others.  

40:04 - I am pro-choice because I believe children should receive love and care and if a mother won’t provide them, an abortion is better. 

Resources Mentioned:

 

Love Unleashes Life

Stephanie Gray answers everything from when life begins to infanticide while she discusses the right to life with pro-choice callers.

Questions Covered:

06:52 - I am pro-choice because the world’s population has doubled in the last 70 years, even with abortion and contraception. 

18:10 - I am pro-choice because I’m not religious. 

29:20 - I am in the middle on the life issue. God gives us all a choice. I also feel unsure about things like the morning after pill. 

35:20 - I am pro-choice because my mother already had two kids and then when I was born, my mom couldn’t feed us. She said I caused health problems for her. I feel like she should have had an abortion with me.  

48:15 - I am pro-choice because the quality of life for living people is more important than the sanctity of life for the unborn. 

Resources Mentioned:

 

Love Unleashes Life

Your loving gestures to others can make a difference that can affect their eternal souls.

 

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