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Questions Covered:

10:05 – Did Adam and Eve benefit in any way from eating of the fruit before being expelled from the garden?

11:35 – James and John talked about sitting on Jesus left and right and Jesus rebuked them. On the cross Jesus told the good thief that he would be sitting by his side in heaven. Could you clarify this for me?

14:05 – We as Catholics are told to call priests father when in the bible it says call no man father?

19:12 – What’s the biblical basis of relics?

28:40 – What do you think of the Douay-Rheims in terms of it coming from older manuscripts that are now available?

38:55 – In the bible it says having faith the size of a mustard seed can move a tree. How can I know that I have faith?

43:50 – In Deuteronomy 23:12 and Wisdom starts at 3:16, it says that children born through illegitimate births will not inherit heaven. Can you clarify this for me?

51:11 – I’ve heard it said that one doesn’t have to believe in personal revelation, but Paul had personal revelation. Why do we put so much emphasis on Paul’s personal revelation?

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Questions Covered:

06:05 – Could you expound upon the writer and history of the book of Sirach?

15:42 – How did all the races change after the flood?

31:21 – Mary Magdalene went to touch Jesus and was told not to touch him. Jesus then told Thomas to touch him. Why was Mary Magdalene not allowed to touch him, but Thomas was?

36:13 – Is there biblical support for intercession over praying to saints?

43:16 – Does the Catholic Church have an official translation of the Septuagint?

48:22 – Does Jesus actually mean that we are consuming his flesh and not bread?

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Questions Covered:

12:36 – Was the Lazarus that received the drop of water on his tongue the same Lazarus that was Mary and Martha’s brother? I hear of a lot of Mary’s apart from the Virgin Mary, are they all the same woman? 

17:31 – The pope said we have a moral obligation to take vaccines. Is this true? 

20:08 – I’m protestant and I’m exploring Catholicism. Where does one start with a true clear picture of Catholicism? 

29:33 – How can you be assured of your forgiveness of sins? In Purgatory you’re being purified from attachment, but I’ve read that people went to hell because of their attachment. Why wouldn’t they just go to purgatory? 

40:24 – I was told the word homosexuality was never mentioned in the bible up until 1946. Is this true? 

50:04 – I’ve heard it said that it was impossible for Jesus to sin. Could you explain? 

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Questions Covered:

08:11 – What are the consequences in the next life of not receiving indulgences while on earth? 

17:06 – Is there a papal dispensation for eating meat while traveling on an airplane? 

19:53 – I had friends ask about the Council of Trent. What were the main topics? Was there anything declared in that council that was retracted at Vatican 1 or Vatican 2? 

23:37 – Responding to your article on Armageddon and translation. Could it be translated differently from Mount Meddido? 

35:42 – Are sedevacantists in heresy as well as schism? Could you clarify the definition of heresy? 

43:25 – Regarding Moses and the stories of how magicians could replicate his power. Could you clarify what they meant by magic? 

52:31 – Why is bodily mortification not seen as wrong? 

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Questions Covered: 

01:55 – I’m atheist, so all of the reason are why I’m not Catholic. Catholics like to rename everything that they took from Judaism.   

13:26 – I grew up in a different religion and I see no reason to convert. 

23:07 – The power of Church Tradition to declare things necessary for salvation. Specifically, the Immaculate Conception. 

40:36 – I’m not Catholic because of the Church’s crimes against humanity. 

50:35 – I’m 70 and the Church used to be legalistic and felt very toxic. 

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Questions Covered:

07:14 – I’ve been visiting lots of Catholic churches and was contemplating converting but what really turned me off was watching people sell lottery tickets after Mass. 

20:15 – I was Catholic and left 30 years ago and started attending a Methodist church. My question is why do we need to belong to something? 

28:56 – St. Paul said the antichrist was going to come after he died. I believe the Catholic Church is the antichrist. 

42:27 – I don’t think the historical development of the papacy is biblical. 

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Is there a wrong way to have a baby? Stephanie Gray Connors, author of Conceived by Science explains the human rights issues with in vitro fertilization.

Cy Kellet:

Everybody loves a baby, but is IVF a moral way to get one? Stephanie Gray Connors is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. The better we get at reproductive technology, biological technology, the finer the distinctions become that we need to make. And this can really drive people crazy. They can say things like, “You’re just splitti...

Is there a wrong way to have a baby? Stephanie Gray Connors, author of Conceived by Science explains the human rights issues with in vitro fertilization.

Cy Kellet:

Everybody loves a baby, but is IVF a moral way to get one? Stephanie Gray Connors is next. Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding, and defending your Catholic faith. The better we get at reproductive technology, biological technology, the finer the distinctions become that we need to make. And this can really drive people crazy. They can say things like, “You’re just splitti…

Questions Covered:

02:43 – Is it ok to copy and paste parts from your website and post them on forums when responding to protestants? In the context of 1 Peter 3:19 Does baptism save you?

16:24 – I’ve seen a lot of young people attracted to the Traditional Latin Mass, should we start having more Latin Masses?

18:42 – If you give something up for Lent and decide to enjoy it on Sundays, what time can I start? Can you start at the vigil?

22:55 – I’ve heard that cursed rosaries from Africa are being circulated. What should we do with them and what does a curse do?

28:48 – A devout Catholic asked me the following question: Is there a telepathic connection between mother and child? Can you help me answer it properly?

33:49 – What does the Church teach about guitars in mass and contemporary music?

41:25 – I have a lot of friends that work in the night life industry that I want to share the Faith with. How can I share the Faith and how does your work life affect your spiritual life?

46:27 – When does temptation become a sin?

51:03 – There are 3 differences between the Nicene and Apostles Creed. Why did the changes happen?

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Questions Covered:

05:00 – Was the reading “love your enemies,” an image of how God responds to his enemies?

15:20 – Is there any theology for praying for the intercession of the souls of aborted children?

17:45 – I’ve heard it said that in Catholic theology the “means doesn’t justify the ends.” How do we reconcile this with solving the problem of evil?

20:28 – I don’t quite understand the joint declaration of justification between the Lutherans and the Catholics. Could you clarify it for me?

23:57 – On the invalid baptism: could you clarify, is it unsolvable unless someone goes back to check the documentation?

28:48 – Are you familiar with the Sermon of St. Leonard Port Mourice entitled “Few Are Saved.” What do you think about how the Church has shifted away from focusing on salvation, especially in homilies?

32:57 – Were Adam and Eve the people Cain was afraid of after he murdered his brother? Who else was there when Cain asked for the mark of protection?

39:38 – I read in the bible about silence being considered consent. I can’t seem to find it. Do you know where that would be?

43:08 – I’m a protestant but have decided to leave. Where would be a good place to start my research on why the Catholic Church is the one true Church? http://jimmyakin.com/why-be-catholic http://jimmyakin.com/why-i-am-not-eastern-orthodox

48:23 – I tend to read the bible as though God is speaking directly to me. What does the Church teach about this?

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