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Questions Covered:

06:19 – I was raised in the Pentecostal Church and taught that Catholics were beer drinking cursing heathens that pray to Mary. 

17:45 – I used to be very Baptist but now believe that Catholics are the only ones that haven’t caved to the world. Though Amoris Laetitia now shows me a lack of consistency in the Church. 

29:00 – What evidence is there for the papacy? What sources do you recommend I read? 

35:05 – I’m not Catholic anymore because I went to a protestant pastor, and he prayed over me and the demonic spirits that were haunting me left. When I went to a priest nothing happened. 

46:46 – I’m Catholic but my soon-to-be wife is not Catholic.  She says everything makes sense but says she can’t be Catholic. Do you have any advice? 

51:50 – Why does it take so long to be a Catholic? Why did Luther take the 7 books out of the bible?  

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Is hell empty? Michael Lofton joins us to answer the question that seems to be surrounded by controversy in many Catholic circles.

Cy Kellett:

Will hell ever be empty? Michael Lofton is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. I’m Cy Kellett, your host confessing to you that one of the hardest things to defend is hell. It’s a very unpleasant thought. It certainly doesn’t comport with our modern idea that everybody gets a participation trophy. There seems to be some very serious consequences ...

Questions Covered:

06:17 – I’m a new Catholic, can you help me understand the devotion to the infant Jesus?

11:39 – How do I approach someone who is not Catholic to come to mass, but they have a history of receiving communion at Catholic churches?

21:03 – How do I respond to someone who claims Marian apparitions are demonic apparitions because demons can appear as creatures of light?

28:28 – What does the Church teach about dreams? Can they be sinful?

35:31 – Why do we not hear Act 19:18 when discussing the sacrament of reconciliation? Is the verse relevant?

44:02 – What is the sin that cannot be forgiven? What is the sin against the Holy Spirit?

48:11 – Does Corinth 6:3 prove that humans are above angels?

53:05 – What’s the relationship between mercy and justice?

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Questions Covered:

11:50 – Does Judaism believe in hell, the devil or the antichrist?

18:42 – What does the scapular promise, and how does one obtain the promises?

23:38 – What’s the definition of apologetics? It doesn’t make sense since you’re not apologizing.

28:49 – Archbishop Cordileone refused communion to Pelosi but Pope Francis blessed her and gave her communion. Who’s right?

40:43 – What did Jesus mean when he told his followers, “let the dead bury the dead?”

46:48 – I’m going to take a program on massage therapy, and they will cover some eastern spiritual forms of therapy. How should I approach this?

49:56 – I’m a convert. Can a fallen away Catholic still go to heaven?

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Catholic Answers Quiz Show:

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Questions Covered:

04:42 – Has the Catholic Church changed its understanding of time based on Purgatory? Is the purgation process meritorious for salvation? 

15:49 – Is a sin truly forgiven completely after confession? Can you share an example of a priest not forgiving someone in confession? 

23:34 – I’m not Catholic. How do I forgive the sin of my husband’s past who has Alzheimer’s? 

32:30 – How can you tell the difference between personal thoughts and God’s calling? 

40:39 – Not a listener, our number was recommended… How can I be true to my Catholic faith while also respecting the people around me with different views? 

50:02 – How can someone like Adam or Angels choose something evil knowing that it’s evil? 

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Questions Covered:

02:40 – Why would the soldiers cast lots for Jesus’ clothing? They were dirty and bloody, why would they want them? 

11:27 – Does 2 Tim 3:16 refer to the New Testament? How do non-Catholics know that scripture is inspired?   

19:30 – Does the bible support a plant-based diet? 

28:48 – Did all the people that were condemned to be killed by the Israelites deserve to be killed? 

33:30 – Is the term mustard seed in the bible actually supposed to be mulberry seed? 

36:54 – Regarding 1 Corinth 13:8-10, what is the Catholic interpretation and perspective on speaking in tongues? 

47:50 – I heard that the devil attacks us 4 times at the moment of our death. Is this supported anywhere in the bible? 

50:22 – How do we reconcile all the weird laws in the Old Testament? 

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Questions Covered:

09:15 – Do Exodus 21:22 and Numbers 5:28 support the pro-choice position? 

20:21 – How was Mary conceived without original sin? 

35:25 – Where is confirmation in the bible? 

48:50 – What are the origins of Adam? 

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Former inmates often struggle adjusting to everyday life. In this episode, we talk to Joe Gilbreath, founder of RiseUp Industries and Mike Lucero on bringing hope to those adjusting to life after prison.

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Cy Kellett:

Taking Jesus seriously about visiting prisoners. Folks from Rise Up Industries, next.

Cy Kellett:

Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I’m Cy Kellett, your host. And today a special bonus episode.

Cy Kellett:

Jesus has so many good friends. Sometimes his very best friends a...

Questions Covered:

01:20 – I’m a protestant considering converting. Why was it wrong for protestants to take books out of the bible? What should I buy a Catholic bible? 

11:53 – In Ender’s Game, the villains are a hive mind. If the protagonist kills the queen, resulting in the death of the entire population, is he culpable of the death of one or of many?   

16:51 – 1 Corinth. 5 How do we know where to draw the line when it comes to expelling members of the Church? 

21:12 – Who is the Harlot in Revelation? 

28:31 – Can you explain the difference in translation in Ex 21:22 in the NKJV vs Douay Rheims. Is the woman fined or punished by death? 

33:24 – Why are people concerned about the charismatic renewal in the Church?  How ecumenical can we be towards other charismatic protestants? 

44:13 – What is the Church doing for people who are willing to adopt? Are there funds or grants available? 

47:24 – Were there any protestant beliefs within the early Church? 

52:02 – Could you recommend a biography of G.K. Chesterton and a book by him? www.chesterton.org 

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