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April 24#12689 How Can I Help My Friend Consider Catholicism? Women and the Church - Jimmy Akin
“How can I help my friend consider Catholicism?” This question opens a discussion on various approaches to sharing faith, including how to engage with family members who oppose conversion. Other topics include the Church’s evolving stance on women and birth control, the moral implications of supporting war, and addressing doubts about salvation among non-Catholic friends.
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Questions Covered:
03:11 – How do you talk to a parent or sibling who is strongly opposed to one’s desires to become Catholic?
20:28 – There’s evidence that the Church position on women has changed over the years. Doesn’t allow birth control because of natural law, vs the subjugation of women being a part of natural law? The Church’s denial of birth control contradicts the church’s rejection of the subjugation of women.
28:42 – I’m a veteran. Is it a mortal sin to support a war?
32:29 – I’m a convert. My wife has no interest. How can I gently nudge her?
43:14 – My non-Catholic friend said she says a lot of division among Catholic influencers online especially about salvation. This has caused her to doubt and would like clarification on exactly what the Church teaches on salvation? How can I help her consider Catholicism?
50:11 – My friend is considering Catholicism but his big hang up is female altar servers. He says it’s a rupture from tradition. How can I help guide him?
56 min
April 24#12688 How Do I Witness to Others? No Marriage in Heaven - Karlo Broussard
“How Do I Witness to Others?” This question leads to a discussion about the importance of faith in the family when considering baptism. Other topics include effective ways for new Catholics to witness to non-Catholics and a hopeful interpretation of Jesus’ teaching on marriage in heaven.
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Questions Covered:
06:05 – I always believed baptizing a baby should be immediate. I’ve recently heard that if the family isn’t practicing the faith, they maybe shouldn’t. Is this true?
18:10 – I’m a new Catholic. What is the best way to witness others, especially non-Catholic?
40:00 – We know Jesus said there is no marriage in heaven. How do we look at this passage with optimism?
56 min
April 23#12687 Is Infant Baptism Necessary? Meat, Judas, and Sin Explained - Karlo Broussard
“Is infant baptism necessary?” This question leads to a concise defense of the practice, addressing its theological significance. Additionally, the discussion covers the morality of eating meat and examines whether Judas’s actions challenge the concept of eternal security. The episode also delves into the fate of souls grappling with the distinction between venial and mortal sins.
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Questions Covered:
04:55 – What’s the one minute defense for infant baptism?
09:18 – Why is it morally okay to eat meat?
17:46 – Does Judas disprove once saved always saved?
36:50 – What happens to the soul of a person who thinks they commit a venial sin but is actually a mortal sin?
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April 23#12686 What Is the Gift of Tongues? Polygamy and Zechariahs - Joe Heschmeyer
“What is the gift of tongues?” This question opens a discussion on the Catholic understanding of this spiritual phenomenon. Additionally, the conversation touches on why polygamy may not serve as a strong apologetical argument for Mormons, and clarifies the mention of two Zechariahs in the Old Testament during a debate.
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Questions Covered:
07:00 – What is the Catholic understanding of the gift of tongues?
19:28 – Why wouldn’t polygamy be a good apologetical argument towards mormons if Jesus himself restored marriage towards its original intention?
36:33 – You mentioned 2 Zechariahs in the OT. Can you explain what you meant in your debate?
48:22 – Who is Jesus referring to when he tells Peter, do you love me more than these?
56 min
April 22#12685 What’s a One-Minute Defense for the Papacy? - Joe Heschmeyer
“What’s the one-minute defense for the papacy?” This question sets the stage for a discussion that also addresses the strongest arguments for infant baptism, the reasons behind the anti-Catholic stance of Seventh Day Adventists, and how to discern the presence of the Holy Spirit in someone’s life.
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Questions Covered:
05:44 – What’s the one-minute defense for the papacy?
10:30 – What are the strongest arguments to convince someone to baptize their baby?
18:05 – Why are Seventh Day Adventist so Anti-Catholic?
36:20 – How do we know when someone has the Holy Spirit?
56 min
April 22#12684 Are There Doctrinal Differences on the Septuagint? AI, Visions - Jimmy Akin
“Are there doctrinal differences on the Septuagint?” This question leads to a discussion on the major distinctions between Protestant and Catholic views, particularly regarding the seven additional books. The conversation also touches on the moral implications of generative AI, the Church’s response to potential ex-cathedra proclamations, and the interpretation of visions experienced during psychedelic ceremonies.
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Questions Covered:
04:40 – Are there any major doctrinal differences between Protestants and Catholics in regards to the Septuagint apart from the 7 books?
14:44 – What are the moral implications of using generative AI? Where is the line on when it’s sinful?
36:50 – My protestant friend asked me this: what would happen if the pope tried to proclaim ex-cathedra something contrary to Church teaching? Does the Church have a contingency plan?
47:24 – What do we make of people who have visions on psychedelics who use them as a spiritual ceremony?
56 min
April 21#12683 Do Dinosaurs Create Issues for Catholic Beliefs and Faith? - Jimmy Akin
“Do dinosaurs create a problem for Catholic beliefs?” This question opens a discussion on the intersection of faith and science, while also addressing the Catholic position on Revelation and the end times. Additionally, the conversation touches on how to respond to those who dismiss the importance of detailed faith discussions and the claims of personal apostolic authority.
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Questions Covered:
08:40 – Do dinosaurs create a problem for Catholic beliefs?
21:34 – What is the Catholic position on Revelation and the end times?
39:49 – How do I respond to people who think it’s not important to go into the details of the faith? They think it’s irrelevant.
50:33 – How do I respond to my dad who believes he has apostolic authority because he says he follows the bible?
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April 21#12682 What Verses Prove Peter Was the Pope? Authority and Tradition - Ben Bollinger
“What verses prove Peter was the Pope?” This question opens a discussion on the biblical foundations of papal authority, including key verses that support this claim. Other topics addressed include the significance of Jesus changing Peter’s name, the perpetual nature of the Petrine office, and how to approach conversations about Catholicism.
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Questions Covered:
02:26 – What Bible Verses Best Support that Peter was the Pope?
24:45 – Why did Jesus Change Peter’s name?
29:15 – How do we know the Petrine office is perpetual?
36:27 – Are the apostles also bishops and how does the petrine ministry affect this?
42:46 – I’ve been Christian for a year. How do I tell my protestant girlfriend that I live with that I’m interested in Catholicism and Orthodoxy?
49:45 – Do we see anywhere in the bible where Peter exercises his authority?
56 min
April 20#12681 Does Anxiety Mean Im a Bad Christian? Trust and Healing - Gregory Popcak
“Does anxiety mean I’m a bad Christian?” This question opens a discussion on the true causes of anxiety, challenging common misconceptions. Other topics include the struggle of trusting God amidst worry, the appropriateness of seeking help for anxiety, and effective therapeutic approaches for childhood wounds.
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Questions Covered:
01:55 – Most people think that anxiety comes from worrying about problems, but you say that isn’t the case. What IS the real cause of anxiety?
06:14 – Does having anxiety mean that I don’t trust God enough (or am a bad Christian)?
08:30 – I keep giving a particular situation to God, but I still keep thinking/worrying about it. What am I doing wrong?
10:35 – Am I somehow letting God down by seeking help for anxiety? What kind of help works best (counseling? medication?)
15:25 – When it comes to childhood wounds and overcoming them. What do you recommend in terms of therapy that would be effective?
19:17 – I have a lot of anxiety due to issues with my marriage and need guidance on how to overcome it.
21:32 – My husband has cancer and has caused so much anxiety. I went on a Catholic mindfulness retreat and helped so much. And communicating and praying with loved ones has helped.
29:25 – My 10-year-old has anxiety. How can I help him?
34:50 – My adult children are starting to take on leadership in our family business and are basically cutting me out. How do I overcome this anxiety and tension that’s building?
41:05 – I’m dealing with brain damage and anxiety. How do I deal with anxiety about going to confession?
45:41 – What’s the difference between secular counseling and Catholic counseling?
50:06 – How do people learn to deal with anxiety if there is no counselor?
56 min
April 18#12680 Did God Harden Pharaohs Heart? Cattle, Myrrh, and Heaven - Jimmy Akin
“Did God harden Pharaoh’s heart?” This question opens a discussion on divine sovereignty and free will, alongside inquiries about the ownership of cattle by Israelites during the plagues, the significance of myrrh given to Jesus, and the meaning behind God’s rest on the Sabbath. Each topic invites a deeper understanding of faith and scripture.
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Questions Covered:
01:32 – Ex 9. Regarding the 5th plague and the cattle dying. It says that the Israelites had cattle. Were slaves allowed to own cattle?
07:21 – Regarding the Myrrh given to Jesus by the Magi. Do we have any evidence that this was more than just embalming material for death but rather something tied to the priesthood?
15:08 – Regarding the sabbath. Why did God need to rest on the last day if he doesn’t get tired?
22:59 – Did God take away the pharaoh’s free will when he hardened his heart in Exodus 21?
29:44 – Who did God marry at the wedding at Cana? Why are there 14 stations of the cross?
44:25 – The first will be last and last will be first. Does that mean everyone will go to heaven?
49:10 – Jesus told his disciples his Father’s house has many rooms. What does that mean?
51:45 – What was the relationship God had with the Israelites and how did Jesus dying for our sins change that? What exactly changed for humans?
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