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May 23#12730 AMA: Catholicism - Joe Heschmeyer
Questions Covered:
02:20 – How culpable are people of other religions when it comes to not following Jesus?
09:42 – How did the Church select the popes before conclaves? When did it fall on the shoulders of the college of cardinals?
13:50 – Why do we have the books in the bible that we do? Why did they remove those books in the reformation?
21:57 – Which Church Father writings about Mary would you recommend for a Protestant?
23:47 – Why do Catholics believe that both species contain the body, blood, soul and divinity if the consecration separates them?
29:00 – If the Jews couldn’t kill Jesus, forcing them to send Jesus to be crucified, then why did they stone people?
41:07 – How is it that the Orthodox Church is considered in schism, but the Anglican Church is not? Seems like they have similar issues with unity with the Catholic Church.
48:42 – Do we know when St. Joseph died? Is there anything in the bible?
49:23 – On what level of reality does the eucharist change?
50:32 – What do you think are the weirdest things that Jesus taught?
56 min
May 22#12729 AMA: Catholicism - Joe Heschmeyer
Questions Covered:
4:00 – If the early church was Catholic, then why doesn’t it look anything like the Catholic Church of today?
11:32 – Can Catholics use the title Christotokos alongside theotokos?
17:31 – Question from Non Catholic Family-Member: How does Mary intercede for us if she’s not alive?
23:43 – If the Eucharist is truly Jesus, body and soul, why isn’t it open to everyone, and why are priests allowed to determine who receives it? How do I answer?
31:03 – What is the best argument for Catholicism to a Protestant who accepts the Nicene creed?
36:59 – If someone who received the gospel of Jesus and believed, should the Church immediately baptize him since we have a similar example in the Ethiopian eunuch?
44:11 – What are the theological differences between the Catholics and the Orthodox?
49:33 – Is there a list of infallible teachings that has been published?
56 min
May 22#12728 What Is the Catholic Church? Homosexuality in Families - Tim Staples
“What is the Catholic Church?” This question opens a discussion about the Church’s identity and mission, while also addressing how to navigate family dynamics when dealing with issues like homosexuality. Additional topics include the challenges of engaging with an evangelical perspective on the Catholic Church and fostering relationships with family members who hold anti-Catholic views.
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Questions Covered:
06:45 – What is the Catholic Church?
13:48 – How do I deal with family who is fully immersed in homosexuality?
28:57 – I’m evangelical. The premise that the Church that Jesus founded was the Roman Catholic Church is false.
49:07 – My mom is a evangelical, former Catholic and anti-Cathoic. How do I bridge that gap and have a relationship with her?
56 min
May 21#12727 What Makes Music Sacred? Chant Sheets and Faith in Music - Paul Rose
“What makes music sacred?” This question opens a discussion on the essence of sacred music, touching on its spiritual significance. The conversation also addresses practical concerns like where to find chant sheets for traditional Latin Mass altar serving and whether sacred music must stem from a place of faith.
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Questions Covered:
02:00 – What makes music sacred?
30:15 – I altar serve at the TLM and have a hard time chant sheets. Where do you recommend I find them?
36:35 – Would you agree that sacred music has to be a product of faith?
56 min
May 21#12726 How Do I Explain Marys Sinlessness to My Protestant Wife? - Joe Heschmeyer
“How do I explain Mary’s sinlessness to my Protestant wife?” This question opens a discussion on the role of Mary in Catholic theology, addressing concerns from recent converts and their families. Other topics include offering comfort after a loved one’s passing, navigating doubts about Sola Scriptura, and understanding the Church’s teachings on end times and marital relations.
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Questions Covered:
06:21 – I’m a recent convert. How do I address the sinlessness of Mary to my Protestant wife?
17:41 – My non-Catholic father-in-law died suddenly. What words of comfort can I offer to my Catholic family?
24:33 – If I become convinced of certain Church teachings but still have major questions about things regarding Sola Scriptura, would it be a good thing to move towards Catholicism?
34:05 – Regarding the end time, it appears Irenaeus is premillennial and claims he gets it from St. John, but the Church teaches against it. How binding is this?
42:35 – I’m a recent convert. My wife had a procedure to save her life that required the removal of parts of her reproductive system. Is it a sin to have relations since we cannot be open to life?
47:31 – Where does Mary fit in because she’s always popping up everywhere? Why is she so prominently seen?
56 min
May 20#12725 Did the Early Church Teach That Mary Sinned? IVF and Evil - Joe Heschmeyer
“Did the Early Church teach that Mary sinned?” This question opens a discussion on Marian doctrine, while also addressing the moral implications of investing in Christian-friendly funds versus secular ones. Other topics include reconciling John 6:35 with the Eucharist and the ethical concerns surrounding IVF, providing a comprehensive look at contemporary Catholic issues.
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Questions Covered:
02:50 – Did the Early Church teach that Mary sinned?
14:00 – Regarding the principles of cooperating with evil. Do I have a moral obligation to invest in Christian friendly funds over secular ones?
21:38 – How do I reconcile John 6:35 with the literal understanding of his body and blood?
30:37 – What makes IVF fundamentally wrong? Where does the right to be conceived through natural means come from?
50:35 – How do we respond to the Protestant claim that they also offer a sacrifice, but it’s a sacrifice of praise?
56 min
May 20#12724 Is God Punishing Me Through Suffering? AMA: Mailbag - Jimmy Akin
Can suffering or illness in our family be a punishment from God for our sins? In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Catholic Answers apologists address this difficult and deeply personal question before exploring a wide range of theological and pastoral topics. The discussion covers whether Catholics may hold the Genesis Gap Theory, how the Church can better evangelize people with disabilities, and why Catholic teaching on the death penalty has developed over time. Additional questions examine the extraordinary endurance of St. Paul, the purpose of offering prayer intentions with the Rosary, why Catholicism claims to be more than just another denomination, and why sacramental confession is necessary before receiving Holy Communion in certain situations. A thoughtful conversation on suffering, grace, Church authority, and the sacraments.
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Questions Covered:
01:12 – Is it possible that God punishes my continuous sin through my son’s disease?
 04:19 – Can a Catholic hold to the Genesis Gap Theory? Or is it heretical?
12:41 – How can the Church evangelize to those with disabilities? What are good resources that can help me get started?
 19:28 – Can we in good conscience support the death penalty? I can’t seem to understand why the church changed this. In theory can’t the church’s teaching on this revert?
 28:37 – Is there a miraculous quality to St. Paul recovering from the stoning at Lystra or from all of the other beatings he suffered? It seems any number of the rods, stonings, etc. could have disabled him and made his long-distance travel impossible.
 32:49 – How does setting a prayer intention before praying a rosary differ from just praying for that intention directly without praying a rosary, does it have something to do with the merit involved with praying a rosary? Thank you!
 36:40 – Why can’t Catholicism be just another denomination among the denominations? I think Protestants see Catholicism as a Christian denomination, thus no need to make the move if they are already happy where they are.
43:02 – If priests have the sacramental power to ordain, why has this actually happened so rarely in Church history?
 46:50 – Why is it mandatory to go to a priest for confession before one can go for Holy Communion. Why isn’t going to God directly sufficient for this? If someone sits on his seat because he hasn’t gone for confession, everyone would see that he hasn’t gone to confession, it would elicit some kind of shame on this person.
55 min
May 19#12722 Whats the Best Argument for Catholicism? Sacraments and Mary - William Albrecht
“What’s the best argument for Catholicism?” This episode addresses the top argument to convince an unbeliever, while also tackling questions about submitting to the Church amid concerns of sin, the differences between original sin and ancestral sin, and the significance of Marian prayers.
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Questions Covered:
01:55 – What’s the top argument to convince an unbeliever?
10:40 – Am I supposed to submit to the Church even though it might be sinning?
18:20 – How is the Catholic doctrine of original sin better than the Eastern doctrine of ancestral sin?
29:10 – In the earliest known Marian prayer its written, “…do not despise our petitions in time of trouble, but rescue us from danger. Only pure one, only blessed one.“ As a former Protestant, the “rescue us“ Part troubles me a bit to pray.
32:54 – How can I explain to a non-Catholic the difference between a blessed item and a “good luck” charm?
40:03 – What is the explanation for the Celibate priesthood?
46:42 – My friend is not Catholic because other denominations have sacraments and clergy, how do I as a Catholic respond to that argument?
52:03 – Can you clarify the teaching of paragraph 1377 in the Catechism which states that…” Consecration endures as long as the Eucharistic species exists…?
56 min
May 18#12721 Where Do We See Marian Doctrines in Scripture and More? - Ben Bollinger
“Where do we see the Marian doctrines in Scripture?” This question opens a discussion on the biblical foundations of Marian beliefs, alongside inquiries about why Catholics refer to Mary as “holy” and “our life, our sweetness, and our hope,” and the differences in veneration of Mary among various Christian traditions. The episode also addresses the Catholic and Orthodox views on the Immaculate Conception and the significance of Mary as the Queen of Heaven.
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Questions Covered:
02:00 – Where do we see the Marian Doctrines in scripture?
23:43 – Why do Catholics call Mary “holy” and “our life, our sweetness, and our hope” in the Salve Regina?
28:59 – Is there a difference in veneration of Mary in EO, Assyrian Church Of The East, OO and Catholicism?
32:49 – How does the Catholic view of the Immaculate Conception differ from the Orthodox view (as it relates to Original Sin)? And what is the evidence for the Catholic view?
45:45 – How can we be sure Mary is the Queen of Heaven?
50:40 – Why are there so many apparitions of Mary but not of Jesus?
56 min
May 16#12720 What are Near Death Experiences? NDEs, Purgatory, and Souls - Jimmy Akin
“What are Near Death Experiences?” This question opens a discussion on near-death experiences and the nature of the soul. The conversation also addresses critiques of NDE content, the concept of purification in the afterlife as described by Father Nathan Castle, and intriguing thoughts on the relationship between soul and brain in hypothetical scenarios.
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Questions Covered:
00:55 – What do you say to critics of your content on NDEs, who say that it understates the skeptical research in the academic NDE literature?
18:50 – What do you think of the way purification seems to occur in Father Nathan Castle’s afterlife accounts? It would seem that rather than experiencing a “painful” and “fiery” purification as often depicted in pious stories and prayers about purgatory over the centuries, the souls essentially just learn new things and gradually correct their misunderstandings and errors, including needing to come to grips with their past sins and their effects on others. The idea that angels, saints and deceased relatives all get involved at different points along the journey of purification of souls and to help them move to a new level really appeals to me.
36:17 – If two individuals had their brains swapped, would their soul remain in their original bodies? Or if it stayed, how would the mismatched soul/brain experience consciousness?
46:01 – My wife is utterly convinced that all lizards including and especially the dinosaurs used to be dragons and wings were the limbs mentioned in Genesis when God punished the serpent. Note that most modern-day lizards although they do have legs still scurry around on their bellies because of their wide stance.
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