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August 21#12859 What Is Infallibility? Saints, Cooperation With Evil, Joseph - Jimmy Akin
“What is infallibility?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of infallibility in the Catholic Church, clarifying what it entails and what it does not. The episode also addresses the moral implications of accepting a job that may involve cooperation with evil, and explores the biblical references to Joseph’s profession as a carpenter.
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Questions Covered:
02:26 – What is infallibility and what is it not?
18:26 – Regarding cooperation with evil. I got a job offer that would entail cutting checks to health facilities that might cover contraception and abortion. Is it ok for me to accept the job?
31:37 – Outside of Jesus being referred to the carpenter’s son is Matthew, where else do we get that Joseph was a carpenter?
35:07 – Why is wisdom depicted as a woman?
43:12 – What is the precise mechanism of the intercession of the saints? Does he do more than the intercessory prayer?
48:25 – What do you make of the Orthodox objection to the Filioque that it was not recited in the Creed until around the eighth or ninth century and was not officially adopted in Rome until 1014, reportedly under pressure from Emperor Henry II? What’s the Catholic response to this?
56 min
August 21#12858 Why We Can’t Find Middle Ground on Abortion - Stephanie Gray Connors
Why We Can’t Find Middle Ground on Abortion. This opens a complex discussion about differing perspectives on life and choice. Other notable inquiries include the implications of bringing a new life into challenging circumstances and the conflict some feel between casual attitudes toward abortion and the serious dilemmas faced by individuals.
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Questions Covered:
03:00 – Why can’t we find a middle ground on the abortion issue?
12:01 – I’m pro-choice because there are times in life where bringing in another life would not be beneficial to anyone.
29:22 – I’m for minding your own business, that’s why I’m pro-choice.
48:00 – I’m not pro-life and not pro-choice. Treating abortion casual vs a scared girl with what to do is where my conflict. Where should I fall on the legal side of this?
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August 20#12857 Is Just War Theory Obsolete? Church Teachings on Conflict - Tom Nash
“Is Just War Theory obsolete?” This question opens a discussion on the relevance of Church teachings in modern conflicts. The conversation also addresses the morality of drafting individuals into war, the balance between martyrdom and self-defense, and the implications of dissenting from papal teachings on Just War Theory.
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Questions Covered:
06:41 – Is Just War Theory Obsolete?
20:00 – I believe the Iran conflict is a just war. I disagree with what the flannel panel has said on this point.
34:20 – Regarding people who are drafted to fight a war against their will. What does the church teach?
37:05 – When should you accept martyrdom vs defending yourself?
39:34 – To what extent can language be used in a just or unjust way in waging or threatening war?
46:29 – If Catholics don’t agree that the pope is correct on Just War Theory, could we still call ourselves faithful Catholic?
51:31 – Regarding dispensationalism, Should Catholics do more to rebuke this theology that has influenced our countries military decision?
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August 20#12856 Did Paul Believe Jesus Is God? Sabbath and Soul Sleep - Joe Heschmeyer
“Did Paul believe Jesus is God?” This question leads to a discussion on the clarity of Paul’s writings regarding Christ’s divinity. Additionally, the conversation touches on how early Christians observed the Sabbath without many churches, the nature of the true Church, and the Seventh Day Adventist perspective on soul sleep and the commandments.
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Questions Covered:
04:02 – In the Early Church how did people keep the sabbath holy if there wasn’t many churches to go to?
15:16 – I struggle to see if Paul believed Jesus is God based on his writings. Can you help clarify?
29:15 – How do we respond to the claim that every church is part of the one true church?
34:15 – What is your opinion on the Seventh Day Adventist claim on soul sleep and the 10 commandments in relation to the sabbath?
47:50 – Who was the first the pope and how did he become pope?
52:23 – Is the Catholic Church an extension of Judaism or is there some intersection
56 min
August 19#12855 Did the Early Church Apostatize? Authority and Sacraments - Joe Heschmeyer
“Did the Early Church Apostatize?” This question opens a discussion on the perceived complexities of Church teachings compared to the simplicity of Jesus and the Apostles’ message. The conversation also addresses the Church’s transition to wealth and power, the authorization of a central teaching authority, and concerns about early Church Fathers blending doctrines.
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Questions Covered:
06:10 – Where Jesus and the Apostles taught a simple message of faith in Christ, direct prayer to God, and that all believers are equal, protestants and mormons will say, the Church taught a complex system of sacraments, prayer to saints, and obedience to a human priesthood.
14:00 – But rather than the poor and unencumbered faith of Jesus and the Apostles, the Church soon became rich and politically powerful. How does this not add up to a great apostasy?
24:05 – Where in the New Testament did Jesus or the Apostles authorize a central teaching authority (Magisterium) whose traditions carry equal weight to the written Word of God?
36:01 – Here’s one from the LDS: If the original Apostles were killed without passing on their priesthood keys, by what authority did later bishops perform valid baptisms or lead Christ’s Church?
47:50 – Didn’t early Church Fathers like Justin Martyr and Origen corrupt pure Christian doctrine by blending Hebrew scripture with Greek Hellenistic philosophy?
56 min
August 19#12854 What Did Tim Learn in India? Deacon Harold and More - Tim Staples
“What did Tim learn in India?” Tim shares his experiences and insights from his time in India, reflecting on the cultural and spiritual lessons he encountered. The discussion also touches on Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, Jason Evert’s work under Tim, and a memorable story shared by John Martignoni, showcasing a variety of engaging topics.
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Questions Covered:
00:30 – Tim’s time in India
13:00 – Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers
28:30 – Jason Evert and working under Tim
31:30 – Marcus Peters
37:00 – John Martignoni shares a Tim story
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August 18#12853 Farewell Tim Staples: His Impact, Faith Growth, and Retirement - Tim Staples
“Farewell Tim Staples” reflects on his significant impact and faith journey. The discussion touches on his time in radio, his contributions to the post-conciliar Church, and the growth of faith in Australia, alongside personal anecdotes about traveling with Steve Ray. This episode honors a remarkable apologist and his legacy.
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Questions Covered:
01:00 – Farewell Tim
09:00 – Tim’s time on the radio
17:30 – Tim’s contribution to the post-conciliar Church
30:00 – The growth of the faith in Australia
45:00 – The necessity of relationship
50:00 – Traveling with Steve Ray
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August 18#12852 Why Reject Sola Fide? Justification and Church Practices - Brayden Cook
“Why reject Sola Fide?” This question opens a discussion on the key reasons against the doctrine of justification by faith alone, including insights into Luther’s self-justification for his rebellion. The conversation also addresses the apparent contradictions between Romans 4 and James 2 regarding justification, as well as challenges about the Eucharist practices in different parishes.
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Questions Covered:
03:33 – What are the top three reasons to reject Sola Fide?
17:17 – How did Luther justify the rebellion to himself?
24:18 – Why should I believe the Romans 4 says the exact opposite of James 2. Romans 4 is about justification before GOD, James 2 is justification before MEN.
47:35 – Protestant friend challenges me with the following. He claims the church is inconsistent cause parishes give just the bread, and others give the bread and wine.
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August 17#12851 Why Reject Sola Scriptura? Tradition and Mary Explained - Steve Ray
“Why Reject Sola Scriptura?” This episode addresses key concerns about the authority of Scripture versus Tradition, including the top reasons to reject sola scriptura and the implications of Mary’s sinlessness for those exploring Catholicism. Additional questions tackle the interpretation of Acts 17:11 and whether Jesus criticized Tradition, providing a comprehensive look at these important topics.
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Questions Covered:
03:20 – Top 3 reasons to Reject Sola Scriptura
16:20 – I’ve heard Protestants cite Acts 17:11 in support of sola scriptura: “they received the word with all eagerness, examining the scriptures daily to see if these things were so.” Is that a good translation?
22:30 – My friend believes in sola scripture, and is interested in Catholicism, but can’t get over our belief in the sinlessness of Mary. How can I help him?
29:15 – Does Jesus speak badly of Tradition?
33:30 – Would John 21 verse 25 (that not everything Jesus did could not be contained in books) be a good citation in refuting sola scriptura?
36:18 – Which of the Bible writers were Protestant? If none, why are the Protestants trying to claim it is their bible?
45:35 – In my Church there are some “traditions” that are not part of the Mass but are done during Mass anyway.
48:29 – My evangelical friend told me there are books in the Catholic Bible that were written 400 years before Jesus was born, and that’s where Catholics get all their crazy teachings. He says they are not divinely inspired but Catholics put them in there.
51:55 – My niece told me she left the Church because it was founded by the Romans, and that her priest didn’t know scripture.
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August 15#12850 Why Did People Live So Long in the Bible? Weird Questions - Jimmy Akin
Why do people in the Bible appear to live for hundreds of years, and how should Catholics understand those extraordinary ages? In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Jimmy Akin explores possible ways of interpreting the long lifespans found in biblical genealogies before turning to several unusual questions involving history, science, and theology. He discusses the mysterious Michigan Melon-head legends and their possible Catholic connection, the evidence for extraordinary charismatic gifts today, and whether elective cosmetic surgery can amount to mutilation. The episode also tackles a fascinating time-travel scenario involving a priest celebrating Mass before the institution of the Eucharist, along with the ethics of using living human neurons and brain cells to power computers and robots.
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Questions Covered:
01:36 – Could the extreme ages of people in the genealogies of the Bible refer to the length years of one man’s successive generations in real time, rather than the single person’s actual age at death? How are these extreme ages of people in the Bible to be understood?
16:50 – I would like to know more about the Catholicism of the Michigan Melon-heads. I heard they may be Catholic since they likely originated from a Catholic orphanage.
22:01 – How much evidence is there for extraordinary charismatic gifts nowadays and which is the strangest?
29:00 – Is surgery for non-medical reasons on the human body considered mutilation. If done just for cosmetic reasons for example breast implants
45:28 – What would happen if a validly ordained Catholic priest went back in time to before the Birth of Jesus and said a mass and transubstantiated the Eucharist before Jesus instituted that sacrament? What if he went back in time to when Jesus was alive, but before He instituted the Eucharist? Would Jesus know that this time traveling priest was turning bread and wine into His body and blood?
52:33 – I’ve seen some robotics and computing developments online where scientists are already using human brain neurons and cells to run computers and robots. I’ve discovered a similar, already existing idea in science fiction called headcheese if you’re familiar with that. I’m wondering about the ethics of this and what a Catholic should make of it. I also wonder if creating new human neurons or keeping an existing person’s brain cells alive to run a computer would impede them from crossing over to the afterlife or not. Thank you.
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