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January 22#12557 Invitation to Pro-Choicers - Tom Nash
Questions Covered:
01:55 – Is the unborn child a human being?
14:10 – Pregnant women need support from a committed man.
17:10 – Abortion solves problems for men who want to behave badly.
29:45 – When life begins
46:21 – The Pope Francis pro-life position
56 min
January 22#12556 When Did Eucharistic Adoration Start? Importance of Sacrifice - Joe Heschmeyer
“When did the practice of Eucharistic adoration start?” This question opens a discussion on the historical roots of this cherished devotion, alongside inquiries about the nature of the Eucharist on Holy Thursday, the nuances of language in John 6 regarding the act of eating, and the significance of the Eucharist as a sacrifice.
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Questions Covered:
03:34 – When did the practice of Eucharistic adoration start?
13:35 – Is the Eucharist given on Holy Thursday the same as what we have at Mass now? Because on Holy Thursday he had not yet died and risen, so how could it be the same?
17:23 – If John 6 uses two different words for eat, on of which indicates chewing or gnawing, why don’t we see that in the English translations?
29:23 – The English word “this” in the words of institution seems vague to me. Why isn’t there a more specific word? Shouldn’t the words indicate exactly what “this” is?
36:29 – Can you explain the importance of the Eucharist as a sacrifice?
45:40 – Wouldn’t Jesus’ body have to be omnipresent to be able to be really present at Masses all around the world? I read this question in the book “Reasoning from the Scriptures with Catholics” and am wondering how to answer.
51:48 – Why do some parishes not distribute the blood of Jesus at Communion?
56 min
January 21#12555 How Is Jesus Present in the Eucharist? Cannibalism and Faith - Joe Heschmeyer
“How is Jesus present in the Eucharist?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of Christ’s presence in the sacrament, addressing concerns about cannibalism and the essence of communion. Other topics include the implications for Anglicans considering Catholicism and the differing beliefs about the Eucharist among Protestants.
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Questions Covered:
03:24 – How is Jesus present in the eucharist?
15:37 – How is the Eucharist not cannibalism? I find that typically the answer is: it’s not cannibalism because it’s not destructive. My problem with that is destructiveness is not inherent in the definition of cannibalism. Cannibalism is eating another person, which is what we are doing. Did we just invent another definition for cannibalism so that we can say we aren’t doing it?
29:59 – I grew up Anglican and am looking into Catholicism. I go to Anglican service with my Grandma. If I believe in the Catholic view of the Eucharist, but I’m not Catholic, should I stop receiving communion in the Anglican church? I’m worried how my grandma would react to that.
35:24 – Do Protestants who believe in some kind of eucharistic presence not really have the Real Presence because they don’t have the Catholic sacramental priesthood?
45:20 – How is it that the Eucharist is really Jesus when most Protestants believe it’s just a symbol?
49:16 – If Christ wanted to ensure belief in the Eucharist he chose an almost maximally ambiguous form, why do you think God allowed that ambiguity instead of clarity?
56 min
January 21#12554 How to Handle Sibling Rivalry and Parenting Tips - Dr. Ray Guarendi
“How to handle sibling rivalry” is a common concern for many parents. This episode also addresses the complexities of gentle parenting and its varying definitions, along with strategies for teaching discipline to a young child who seems unaffected by it. Additionally, the discussion touches on bedtime routines and navigating disagreements between parents on discipline methods.
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Questions Covered:
17:36 – How would you respond to gentle parenting and how it has a wide range of definitions? How would you address it?
21:56 – How to handle sibling rivalry
30:51 – We have a 3 year old who isn’t bothered in the long term by discipline. What do you recommend to make her learn?
40:51 – Getting kids to go to bed
44:15 – What should I do if my wife and I disagree on how to discipline?
56 min
January 20#12553 Did Vatican 1 Go Too Far on Papal Authority and Tradition? - Ben Bollinger
“Did Vatican 1 go too far on papal authority and tradition?” This question opens a discussion on the balance of authority within the Church, while also addressing related topics such as the 1995 Vatican gathering on the filioque, the Orthodox perspective on the Immaculate Conception, and insights from Eastern Orthodoxy that could benefit Catholics.
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Questions Covered:
02:00 – Did Vatican 1 go too far on papal authority?
15:43 – Are you aware of a gathering in the Vatican in 1995 that clarified the teaching on the filioque? Why isn’t it mentioned in online debate?
29:40 – Is there anything from EO that Catholics can learn or adopt that would be beneficial?
35:40 – Why to the Orthodox reject the Immaculate Conception? Do you think it is a stumbling block for them to convert?
41:41 – I’m Protestant and hear Catholics claim to be the one true Church but Jerusalem was under the Orthodox and that’s where the Church was founded. What’s your response?
48:30 – What are your thoughts on how the East has handled contraception?
52:30 – Why don’t we see a lot of icons of St. Joseph in the eastern Churches?
56 min
January 20#12552 Does God Change If Jesus Changed? Prayer, Women, and Mary’s Role - Karlo Broussard
“Does God Change If Jesus Changed?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of divine will and the role of prayer, alongside inquiries about the potential for repentance after death and the spiritual roles of women in the Church. Other topics include the implications of civil marriage for Catholics and the necessity of Mary’s immaculate conception in relation to original sin.
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Questions Covered:
01:37 – At what point when someone passes away would God allow repentance if someone passes away if they are incapacitated?
15:05 – Why are we supposed to pray if it just comes down to God’s will anyway?
18:32 – What kinds of roles women have as spiritual mothers of the Church just like priests have specific roles as spiritual fathers.
24:16 – How is it possible to believe that God does not change If Jesus changed quite a bit especially during his time on earth?
41:46 – If two Catholics are civilly married, would that be considered adultery or fornication? If they divorce, what does that mean spiritually for those individuals?
49:23 – If Mary could have been immaculately conceived then why could Jesus not be affected by Mary’s original sin? Why was it necessary for Mary to be immaculately conceived?
56 min
January 19#12551 Why Does God Allow Evil? Spirit, Eucharist, and Omniscience - Karlo Broussard
“Why does God allow evil?” This question challenges many, and Christian philosophers have offered various responses. Additionally, the discussion touches on the nature of the spirit and its consciousness, the concept of apostolic succession and its documentation, and how to articulate the differences in understanding the Eucharist to those unfamiliar with it.
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Questions Covered:
01:30 – Atheists often argue that evil is evidence against God. If God were all-good, they argue, then no evil would exist. Christian philosophers have given a plethora of responses to this objection. But I was wondering how would Dr. Karlo respond.
15:21 – What is the spirit? What does the Church teach about this and does it teach whether the spirit is conscious?
21:23 – Apostolic succession. Which document shows this unbroken line of papal succession? How could you prove this to a protestant?
36:32 – I’m in RCIA. How do I explain the differences in understanding of the eucharist to someone who is not familiar with it?
47:20 – Regarding God’s omniscience. Is there ever a point where God knows everything we will do before he creates us?
56 min
January 17#12550 What Did Jesus Know as a Child? Original Sin and God’s Love - Jimmy Akin
“What did Jesus know as a child?” This question opens a discussion about the human experience of Jesus, including insights into what he might have understood at a young age. The conversation also touches on the distinctions between preternatural and supernatural phenomena, as well as the nature of original sin and its implications for humanity.
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Questions Covered:
10:54 – What did the human Jesus know when he was 5 or 10 years old?
18:30 – Could you explain the differences between preternatural and supernatural?
28:46 – Can demons enter or possess rocks if you put them in a glass jar under the moon during some moon phases?
39:04 – If the serpent in the garden tempting Adam and Eve is figurative, then how did original sin enter humanity?
43:35 – Have you become more of a believer in the Fatima apparition or more skeptical?
50:38 – What is the view of God’s love for us? Is it unconditional love?
56 min
January 16#12549 How Do We Prove That We Have Souls? Sin and the Holy Spirit - Jimmy Akin
“How do we prove that we have a soul?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of our existence, alongside insights into how mortal and venial sins impact our souls and the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Additionally, the conversation touches on the creation of angels and the complexities surrounding infant baptism and original sin.
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Questions Covered:
02:40 – How do we prove that we have a soul?
19:17 – How do mortal sin and venial sin affect our soul? How does the Holy Spirit help with that?
23:36 – Are there new angels being created all the time or are there a finite amount? Can they at any time become a demon?
45:47 – I’m LDS and we don’t believe in infant baptism. The CC says it respects the dignity of all life, but also claims that all humans have original sins. I see this as a contradiction. How do you reconcile that?
56 min
January 16#12548 Is It Suicide If I Stop Taking Meds? Church Teachings and Hell - Tom Nash
“Is It Suicide If I Stop Taking Meds?” This question raises important considerations about mental health and Church teachings on morality. Additionally, the discussion touches on the implications of the diocese of Duluth allowing ad orientum worship and examines the biblical context of violence, providing a broad perspective on faith and ethics.
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Questions Covered:
01:45 – The diocese of Duluth began allowing ad orientum. Is it better? What does this mean for the Church?
14:41 – Could you go over the Greek Gen 12:5 and wording of their relationship?
18:52 – My father-in-law, who hasn’t practiced, asked me, If he stopped taking his meds and dies, would this be considered suicide? He is afraid of going to hell.
28:48 – How does the bible justify and not justify violence?
41:47 – How can the CC be the true Church if the bible says to not add or take away from the bible and the CC added the catechism?
47:06 – What is the role of AI in our daily lives?
56 min