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July 31#12829 Why Should Secular People Consider Catholicism? Heaven, Sin - Jimmy Akin
“Why should secular people consider Catholicism?” This question opens a discussion on the relevance of faith in modern life, alongside inquiries about the different levels of heaven and how one might improve their standing. The conversation also addresses concerns about the role of repetitive prayers in Mass and the Church’s teachings on saints versus direct access to Jesus.
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Questions Covered:
03:10 – Why should secular people consider the Catholic faith?
17:28 – Are there different levels in heaven? If there is, how can you upgrade your position?
33:54 – The repetition prayers at mass bored me. Why don’t they teach the bible at mass? The bible says to go to Jesus not the saints. Why does the Church teach people to go to the saints instead of Jesus?
49:01 – I’m not Catholic because of the teaching on mortal sin and the inconsistencies. I don’t see how committing a sin like murder would necessarily cut off our relationship from God. His love is greater than that.
56 min
July 31#12828 Why Arent You Catholic? Confession, Purgatory, and Papacy - Tim Staples
“Why Aren’t You Catholic?” addresses common concerns about the Catholic faith, including the feeling of not being forgiven in confession and the potential consequences in purgatory. The discussion also touches on the nature of the papacy and its divine intention, as well as misconceptions about a works-based gospel. Additionally, practical advice is offered for introducing friends to Catholicism.
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Questions Covered:
02:13 – I don’t go to Mass consistently. I don’t feel forgiven from confession. Are there purgatory consequences?
20:52 – How do we know Papacy in its current form is what God intended. It seems like Peter was supposed to be first among equals. Polycarp and Anicetus were equals.
28:46 – I’m Not Catholic Cause I think Catholics preach a different works-based gospel.
43:55 – My best friend is a bartender. What’s the best way to introduce my friend to catholic faith?
56 min
July 31#12828 Why Aren’t You Catholic? Purgatory and the Papacy Explained - Tim Staples
“Why aren’t you Catholic?” This question opens a discussion on the reasons some individuals hesitate to embrace the faith, including concerns about purgatory and the sacrament of confession. The conversation also addresses the nature of the papacy and its divine intention, as well as misconceptions about the Catholic understanding of salvation and works.
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Questions Covered:
02:13 – I don’t go to Mass consistently. I don’t feel forgiven from confession. Are there purgatory consequences?
20:52 – How do we know Papacy in its current form is what God intended. It seems like Peter was supposed to be first among equals. Polycarp and Anicetus were equals.
28:46 – I’m Not Catholic Cause I think Catholics preach a different works-based gospel.
43:55 – My best friend is a bartender. What’s the best way to introduce my friend to catholic faith?
56 min
July 30#12827 Is There Evidence for the Papacy in Early Church History? - Stephen Boyce
“Is there evidence for the papacy in early Church history?” This question addresses claims about the absence of papal evidence in the first 300 years of the Church, while also considering the authority of both Peter and Paul in Rome and the role of Ignatius in the early Church. Additionally, the discussion touches on the potential censorship of records by Constantine and the parallels between the Seat of Peter and the Davidic throne.
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Questions Covered:
01:56 – There’s a claim that there is no evidence for the papacy in the first 300 years of the Church. Is that true, and if there is, where do we find it?
11:32 – What about the claim that BOTH Peter and Paul were the authority in Rome?
15:15 – Protestants using Ignatius as evidence from the early church that there was no bishop in Rome.
22:49 – Did Constantine and the roman empire censor records to help spread the Christian faith?
31:17 – How does the Seat of Peter parallel the Davidic throne? Does this explain how the papacy can be valid with bad popes?
47:28 – How do we know that the apostles were bishops? Did they make the position of Bishop?
56 min
July 30#12826 How Do You Define “The Church”? Mortal Sin and SSPX Issues - Joe Heschmeyer
“What do you mean by ‘The Church’?” This episode addresses the Catholic understanding of the Church’s nature, while also tackling questions about gluttony, the complexities surrounding the SSPX, and the implications of mortal sin on salvation. Each topic sheds light on key aspects of Catholic faith and practice.
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Questions Covered:
01:45 – How do you define “The Church”? What is the Catholic understanding of what exactly the Church is?
08:19 – If I get “fourths” is that gluttony?
14:30 – I’m a Catholic struggling to resolve the viewed contradictions regarding the SSPX.
30:48 – You gave me some tips a few weeks ago for visiting a Mormon church and told me to call back and tell you how it went.
44:00 – How is the gospel good news if you can commit a mortal sin and lose salvation? What even is a mortal sin?
56 min
July 29#12825 Should Christians Drink Alcohol? Truth, Scandal, and Hope - Joe Heschmeyer
“Should Christians drink alcohol?” This question opens a discussion on the balance between moderation and faith, while also addressing related topics such as the implications of truth-telling and scandal, and the Vatican’s recent doctrinal notes on Marian titles. Other questions include the role of hope in salvation and the significance of confession for Protestants.
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Questions Covered:
03:28 – Should Christians drink alcohol?
15:07 – Can telling the truth be considered the spreading of scandal?
22:25 – Given the doctrinal notes given by the Vatican recently on the titles Mediatrix and Co-Redemptrix, does it affect our understanding of Marian consecration?
29:08 – I heard Karlo and Brayden recently talk about faith and charity and their role in salvation. What is the role of hope in relation to salvation?
35:03 – Should I attend a men’s event or my 35th anniversary?
40:31 – Why can’t a Protestant just decide to go to confession and get absolution?
46:46 – When making the sign of the cross, is it better to say Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost?
51:05 – Why wasn’t the sacrifice of Jesus done earlier? Why did God wait so many years to redeem us?
56 min
July 29#12824 How Does the Bible View Divorce? Vatican II and Marriage - Tom Nash
“How does the Bible view divorce?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of marriage in light of Catholic teaching, including perspectives on divorce for non-Catholics and the interpretation of terms like porneia. Other topics include the permanence of marriage bonds and the implications of Vatican II on contemporary views of marriage.
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Questions Covered:
03:00 – Secrets from heaven
14:23 – I’m not Catholic. How does the bible and Catholicism view a person who has been divorced?
22:15 – Regarding the psalms. Why can’t they be updated? They just seem like random prayers.
30:14 – Does the term porneia refer to fornication and not just unlawful marriages?
39:45 – Jesus said let no man tear apart a marriage so how can a tribunal decide whether a bond actually occurred?
45:31 – Why does the defense of Vatican 2 seem like gas-lighting?
52:48 – Can seniors get married in the church even though they can’t produce children?
56 min
July 28#12823 What Divided Us From the Orthodox Church? Apostolic Succession - William Albrecht
“What divided us from the Orthodox Church?” This question opens a discussion on the historical and theological rifts between Catholicism and Orthodoxy. The episode also addresses which non-Roman rite churches maintain apostolic succession, the validity of Orthodox sacraments despite schism, and how to respond to Eastern Orthodox interpretations of early Church Fathers regarding papal authority.
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Questions Covered:
02:26 – What originally divided us and the Orthodox Church?
11:00 – Which Churches outside of the Roman rite have apostolic succession and how are they traced? How are orthodox sacraments valid even though they are in schism?
18:23 – How do we respond to EO who use early church fathers on Matthew 16 and Isaiah 22 and claim it’s not about the papacy?
22:54 – What’s the difference between Orthodox Church and orthodox teaching?
28:51 – My brother married a Greek Orthodox woman. Does one have to be baptized in order to remarry there? I’m worried that he might have committed apostasy.
31:47 – Eph. 4 says to walk in unity. This episode is causing disunity by dissing the orthodox.
41:29 – The gates of hell will not prevail. If the Church were to proclaim error, what should the faithful do, go underground, go orthodox or what options would there be?
47:50 – I’m a southern Baptist. John 15 seems to support that the Holy Spirit proceeds only from the Father. Can you clarify?
51:35 – I recommend William and all his listeners to read the Alexandria document and the Chieti Document.
56 min
July 28#12822 Why Are Moral Values and Curiosity Key to Marriage? - Gregory Popcak
“Why are moral values and curiosity key to marriage?” These qualities significantly enhance long-term relationships by fostering deeper connections and understanding. The discussion also touches on the importance of morality in marriage, the Catholic Church’s stance on same-sex unions, and the role of religion in marital dynamics.
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Questions Covered:
01:00 – The new study found that general compatibility mattered a lot less than compatibility with regard to “moral values” and “curiosity.” Why are those two qualities so helpful for long term marriages?
17:35 – Can you expand on the morality part of the two qualities?
30:39 – Where does that Catholic Church stand on same sex unions?
36:42 – How does religion play into marriage?
56 min
July 27#12821 Is Transhumanism a Sin? IVF, AI, and Genetic Ethics - Stacy Trasancos
“Is transhumanism a sin?” This question opens a discussion on the ethical implications of modern technology, including insights from the AI encyclical. The conversation also addresses whether IVF remains problematic, the Church’s stance on genetic engineering, and the complexities of recognizing AI as a unique life.
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Questions Covered:
05:30 – What is the main takeaway about transhumanism/ posthumanism from the AI encyclical.
16:00 – Is IVF still bad?
23:10 – Anthropology proves we come from apes. I don’t believe in Adam and Eve. How do you explain that?
34:28 – What does the Church say about genetic engineering and implants?
41:38 – At what level of advancement would the Church recognize AI as an individual unique life and baptize it?
45:28 – If a woman is able to undergo a procedure where she has her eggs frozen and later reimplanted without any damage to them or her, would this be ethical?
51:59 – Should we throw out the idea of humans coming from apes since we haven’t found any intermediate step between us and them?
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