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March 26#12647 Is Catholicism a Works-Based Salvation? Why Aren’t You Catholic? - Tim Staples
“Is Catholicism a works-based salvation?” This question leads to a discussion on the nature of salvation in Catholicism, addressing concerns about the apostolic Church’s teachings. Other topics include the journey of someone in OCIA seeking clarity on salvation and guidance for those raised as Jehovah’s Witnesses looking to convert to Catholicism.
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Questions Covered:
08:15 – I believe in the apostolic Church and don’t think Catholicism holds to the original form.
28:45 – I’m in OCIA. How is Catholicism not a works-based salvation?
45:42 – I was raised JW. How and where do I start if I want to become Catholic?
56 min
March 26#12646 How Do I Introduce Jesus to Muslim and Jewish Friends? - William Albrecht
“How do I introduce Jesus to Muslim and Jewish friends?” This question opens a discussion on effective ways to share faith across different beliefs. Additional topics include techniques for engaging with Muslims, addressing the question of God’s death, and explaining the rejection of the Quran. Each question offers valuable insights into interfaith dialogue and evangelization.
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Questions Covered:
02:40 – I’ve felt called to share my faith to non-Christians. How do I introduce Jesus to my Muslims and Jewish friends?
07:58 – What techniques do you employ when sharing the faith with Muslims?
14:25 – How do I answer the question, did God die?
19:41 – How can one lovingly explain why we reject the Quran and don’t accept Mohammed as a prophet?
29:15 – What’s the difference between the deity of Christ and Divinity of Christ?
33:16 – I have a Muslim best friend that I shared a lot with when I converted to Catholicism. What else can I do to evangelize her?
40:13 – Can Muslims who convert to Catholicism become priests, like when Anglican converts become priests? If so, what would you do with their wives?
44:37 – Why doesn’t Islam allow women to answer the call to prayer? Where do women get their religious training?
46:46 – I was told there was no evidence that Mohammed ever existed. Is this true?
47:56 – Why are the bishops quick to come to the defense of Muslims but Muslims are quick to be violent towards Christians?
56 min
March 25#12645 Do Catholics Worship the Same God as Muslims? The Trinity and Salvation - William Albrecht
“Do Catholics Worship the Same God as Muslims?” This question opens a discussion on the relationship between Catholicism and Islam, addressing key points such as the three essential things Catholics should know about Islam and how Muslims perceive salvation. The conversation also touches on whether Catholics and Muslims worship the same God and how interfaith marriages can work, particularly regarding baptism for children.
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Questions Covered:
02:00 – Three things Catholics should know about Islam.
12:23 – How does someone know they are saved in Islam? Why does Islam reject the Trinity if they claim to worship the same God as Christians?
16:24 – How do we answer the question from Muslims, if we actually believe Jesus rose from the dead?
21:06 – Do Catholics worship the same God as Muslims?
29:00 – If a Muslim man can marry a Catholic woman, how do they support each other? Can their kids be baptized Catholic?
34:48 – How do we argue for the Trinity to our Muslim son-in-law? He says the Quran is more true to the original than the bible because there are so many versions of the bible. How do I respond?
43:52 – What are your thoughts on Zealot by Reza Aslen? What’s a contrary book that would debunk it?
47:04 – How do we respond when Muslims dismiss Mohammed consummating his marriage with a 9 year old by claiming Mary was only 14 when she was pregnant?
56 min
March 25#12644 How Do I Respond to Once Saved Always Saved? Baptism, Lent - Karlo Broussard
“How do I respond to once saved always saved?” This question opens a discussion on the nuances of salvation, including the belief that being born again and receiving the Holy Spirit occurs only once. Other topics include the appropriateness of receiving the anointing of the sick before baptism, the interpretation of 2 Timothy 3:16, and the implications of Lent practices for recent converts.
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Questions Covered:
02:50 – My Baptist friend believes in once saved always saved. He said being born again only happens once, and you only receive the Holy Spirit once. How do I respond?
17:32 – I am going to be baptized in a couple weeks. My parish gives out anointing of the sick once a month, and I was told I could receive that before being baptized. But that seems off to me.
19:59 – 2 Tim 3:16 says all scriptures are Godly. Which scriptures are they talking about? The NIV?
24:00 – On the lying question, was it wrong for Catholic priests to issue baptismal certificates to Jews in WWII?
41:52 – Is it sinful to marry a Catholic man who has not been circumcised?
44:45 – My friend is a recent convert, but still questions a lot of things. He says he’s going to eat meat on Fridays of Lent. How can I help him understand this practice?
56 min
March 24#12643 How Do We Respond to Sola Scriptura? Magisterium and Truth - Karlo Broussard
“How do we respond to sola scriptura?” This question opens a discussion on the challenges of infallible testimony in the context of biblical canon, particularly in light of Protestant perspectives. Other topics include the sacrament of anointing of the sick in Eastern and Roman Rite practices, the morality of lying, and the doctrine of eternal conscious torment.
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Questions Covered:
3:00 – Catholics often critique sola scriptura by saying it blocks a Protestant from having an infallible testimony upon which they can base their belief that the Bible consists of 66 books, nothing more and nothing less. But Protestants counter that Jesus often held the Jews accountable to their scriptures even though they didn’t have infallible declarations of their canon. How do we respond to that?
12:46 – I’m an Eastern Rite Catholic. Every year in Holy Week we receive the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. My Roman Rite friends have said if you can only receive it if you are seriously ill. They’ve also said it can wipe away mortal sin. But that is not my understanding. Which is true?
22:00 – How can there never be instances where lying is okay?
34:55 – I’m having trouble with the doctrine of eternal conscious torment.
45:53 – Why do we have to accept the teaching of the magisterium even when it’s not infallible?
52:23 – what do you think of equivocation?
56 min
March 24#12642 How Can I Heal My Relationship With My Son and Forgive? - Gregory Popcak
“How can I heal my relationship with my son and forgive?” This episode addresses the complexities of forgiveness in parent-child dynamics, including what true forgiveness looks like and how to navigate growing apart in faith within a marriage. Other questions tackle concerns about rekindling friendships after returning to the Church and the challenges of maintaining relationships with family.
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Questions Covered:
13:50 – I grew up Catholic and went away from the Church for over a decade and am now coming back. My friend is a devout Catholic and I’m worried I’ll sabotage our relationship by putting him on a pedestal.
18:27 – What exactly is forgiveness, and what does that look like in a parent-child relationship?
31:35 – What if my wife and I are growing apart because I am growing in my faith and she is not? Is that repairable?
40:00 – I call to wish my grandchildren a happy birthday but my son just hangs up on me. How can I heal the relationship with my son?
43:14 – How do I know if I have really forgiven someone?
56 min
March 23#12641 Can Catholics Believe in Young Earth Creationism? - Stacy Trasancos
“Can Catholics Believe in Young Earth Creationism?” This question opens a discussion on the relationship between faith and science, addressing topics such as the role of God in holding atoms together, the balance between atomism and Aristotelianism, and the implications of biblical statements on creation. Other questions touch on the nature of infinity and eternity, as well as the age of the earth from a Catholic perspective.
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Questions Covered:
12:05 – It seems to me that modern science substituted mathematics for formal cause. Do you have thoughts on that?
21:02 – I was taught that with atoms, it is somewhat inexplicable how they are held together since the protons naturally repel. In bible study I was taught that the only explanation is that God holds it together. Is this correct?
30:05 – If atomism is too bottom-up, is aristotelianism too top down?
36:28 – How do infinity and eternity go together?
40:35 – Have you read Ed Feser’s The Last Superstition and what do you think of it?
42:30 – Who came up with that time could somehow be subject to gravity? Is that for real? That seems so off to me.
45:00 – The bible says “let there be light” and that was the beginning. I think that proves that there was a beginning.
48:33 – I’m a convert and had been taught creationism my whole life. How do Catholics view the age of the earth?
56 min
March 21#12640 Where Is Purgatory in the Bible? Confession and Prophecies - Jimmy Akin
“Where Is Purgatory in the Bible?” This question opens a discussion about the biblical basis for purgatory, addressing concerns from those who struggle with its concept. Other topics include the role of confession and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, as well as guidance for those considering a return to the Catholic faith.
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Questions Covered:
02:00 – I’m not Catholic because I don’t understand purgatory.
29:04 – I left Catholicism, I’m Baptist and don’t really go to church anymore but still follow Jesus. I think we should confess directly to God and not have to go through a priest.
43:09 – I work with a dispensationalist. I want to talk to her about the Old Testament prophecies but before I do, I would like to know, were all the prophecies fulfilled?
49:17 – My children are no longer practicing Catholics. They were never confirmed. If they were to return, what would they have to do?
53:08 – I’m on my way to becoming Catholic. How do I answer the Protestant objection that Catholics have no infallible list of infallible dogmas?
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March 20#12639 Why Aren’t You Catholic? Marriage, Mary, and Nicaea - Jimmy Akin
“Why aren’t you Catholic?” This episode addresses a range of concerns, including the reasons some converts cite for their Protestant faith, such as dreams and personal experiences. Other topics include the belief that there is no marriage in heaven and questions surrounding Marian devotion and the significance of the Council of Nicaea.
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Questions Covered:
02:00 – I’m a recent convert and never had this question answered. I’ve heard of Muslims who convert due to dreams but when they convert, they become protestant. Is there a theory as to why?
16:50 – I’m not Catholic because there is no marriage in heaven and I would feel incomplete without femininity
29:01 – I’m not Catholic because of Marian devotion and the holy days of obligation.
46:37 – I’m an ex-Catholic because of Nicaea and how Catholics break from the Jesus described in the council and your understanding of his divinity.
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March 20#12638 Why Arent You Catholic? Purgatory, Indulgences, Salvation - Joe Heschmeyer
“Why aren’t you Catholic?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of faith, including the roles of purgatory and indulgences in salvation. Other topics include the significance of the feast of Saint Joseph and the challenges faced by those considering the SSPX. The conversation also touches on perspectives from Anglo-Catholics regarding papal infallibility.
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Questions Covered:
03:00 – The feast of Saint Joseph
11:39 – I’m not Catholic because I don’t understand purgatory and indulgences and how they relate to salvation.
29:03 – My father was one of 13 and all the boy’s middle name was Joseph.
33:37 – I am Catholic but 3 women in my life are SSPX and are very convincing. Why should I not join?
45:44 – I’m an Anglo-Catholic. I’m not convinced of Papal Infallibility.
56 min