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January 15#12547 Does John 14:13-14 Support Prosperity Gospel Claims? - Tim Staples
“Does John 14:13-14 support prosperity gospel claims?” This question leads to a critical examination of how this scripture is interpreted by prosperity gospel preachers. Additionally, the discussion touches on how to read “Behold Your Mother” for deeper understanding, the intensity of Maximilian Kolbe’s prayer to Mary, and the nature of work in heaven according to Genesis 2:15.
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Questions Covered:
01:10 – Does John 14:13-14 mean what prosperity gospel preachers say it means?
20:52 – How should I read Behold Your Mother the second time to get even more out of it?
25:10 – Maximilian Kolbes prayer to Mary sounds a bit extreme saying “I would die for you and only you.” Can you help clarify?
40:08 – In light of Gen. 2:15, what kind of work will we be doing in heaven?
49:49 – What kind of blessing can a lay person do compared to a priest?
56 min
January 15#12546 Why Can’t Women Be Priests? Eastern Rite, Pope, and Magisterium - Joe Heschmeyer
“Can women be priests?” This question opens a discussion on the roles of gender within the Church, touching on the norms that allow married priests in the Eastern Rite but not in the Latin Rite. Other topics include whether the Pope could teach ex cathedra without consulting the Magisterium and advice for fostering a young boy’s appreciation for the Mass.
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Questions Covered:
02:33 – Can you clarify the norms that dictate that men can be married priests in the Eastern right Catholic Church but not latin right?
12:14 – Would the Pope ever teach ex cathedra without consulting with the magisterium?
17:03 – What advice would you give a young father of a boy so he has an appreciation for the Mass?
29:45 – Cy says all kids need is Mr. Rogers
30:33 – Does dispensationalism have a different understanding of what the Gospel is and what a Christian is?
40:38 – Why can’t women be priests?
47:30 – Are there other Apostolic Churches other than the Coptic, Orthodox and Catholic?
51:52 – Why does the conversation turn to whether a Pope is liberal or conservative, shouldn’t the conversation be, is he orthodox?
56 min
January 14#12545 Does Human Fatherhood Last in Eternity? Confession and IVF - Joe Heschmeyer
“Does human fatherhood last in eternity?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of familial relationships in the afterlife, alongside other topics such as the significance of confessing sins to a priest and the Church’s authority on issues like IVF. The conversation also touches on the connection between John the Baptist’s baptism of Jesus and priestly anointing, providing a rich exploration of faith and doctrine.
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Questions Covered:
05:23 – In 1 Peter 2:9 Peter says that believers are “…you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people…”
13:01 – Is there a connection between John the Baptist baptising Jesus with the anointing necessary for one to be a priest?
18:10 – How do I explain to a friend the importance of confessing sins to a priest?
28:46 – How does the Church have any clout to teach on IVF when it is ran by men and IVF is a woman’s issue?
34:35 – Does human fatherhood and motherhood last in eternity?
44:22 – I’ve been asked not to attend daily Mass at local parish because complaints have been made about my children being distractive, what can I do?
56 min
January 14#12544 What Should Catholics Know About Marrying Non-Catholics? - Gregory Popcak
“What should Catholics know about marrying non-Catholics?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of interfaith relationships, including advice for Catholics in such unions. Additional topics include the relationship between prayer and counseling, and how to navigate conversations when a fiancé expresses a desire to leave the Catholic faith.
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Questions Covered:
02:15 – Relationship between prayer and counseling
16:52 – What is your advice to Catholics who marry non-Catholics?
23:57 – Where would you recommend, we go to study psychology that’s faithful and reliable?
29:25 – My fiancé says she wants to become Lutheran because she despises the Catholic Church. What advice can you offer to help navigate the conversation?
36:10 – Is Catholic counseling compatible with neuroplasticity, whether mental illness is also spiritual illness, how does that relate to taking medicine?
44:37 – Could you repeat what you said about when and how to approach people and share that you care about them?
49:54 – How can I help my family come back to the Catholic Church?
56 min
January 13#12543 What Is the Catholic View of Baptism? Infants and Salvation - Cy Kellett
“What is the Catholic view of baptism?” This episode addresses the significance of baptism in Catholicism, including the differences between Baptist and Catholic perspectives. Other questions tackled include whether baptism saves, how to approach a family member who has been re-baptized, and concerns about unbaptized infants.
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Questions Covered:
07:39 – What’s the difference between a Baptist view of baptism and a Catholic view of baptism?
16:40 – Does baptism save?
21:16 – My daughter left the faith when she left home. She is now an adult and got re-baptized at a non-denominational church. How do I handle sharing to her that you can’t be re-baptized without harming her returning to Christianity?
29:20 – What’s the difference between what protestants and Catholics mean by being saved through baptism?
34:51 – How concerned should I be for my 18-month-old grandson who isn’t baptized?
42:48 – Does the Catholic Church consider my baptism valid? I was baptized in the independent Baptist church.
49:15 – How do I square us being told that infants don’t need to understand, but adults need to go through OCIA in order to be baptized?
56 min
January 13#12542 Why Do Catholics Have a Pope? Saints and Original Sin - Karlo Broussard
“Why do Catholics have a Pope?” This question opens a discussion on the role of the papacy in the Catholic Church, alongside inquiries about the participation in receiving the blood of Christ at Mass and the certainty of a saint’s canonization. The episode also touches on the differences between Protestant and Catholic views of original sin, providing a well-rounded exploration of key Catholic beliefs.
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Questions Covered:
05:09 – Why do folks not participate in receiving the blood of Christ from the chalice at Mass?
15:30 – Is the Catholic Faith a religion of prayer and faith building?
22:59 – How can the Catholic Church be certain that a saint is in Heaven when they are canonized?
28:55 – How can I explain to my Orthodox friend that the Filoque is an item of separation and why is it that he can receive communion in the Catholic Church?
39:21 – What is the difference between the Protestant and Catholic views of original sin?
46:00 – Why do Catholics have a Pope?
49:34 – How does the liturgical calendar work?
52:09 – What is an appropriate posture for saying the Lord’s prayer during Mass?
56 min
January 12#12541 Why Aren’t You Catholic? Apostolic Succession and Mary - Karlo Broussard
“Why Aren’t You Catholic?” addresses common objections to Catholicism, including the belief that Christ did not intend for infallibility to extend beyond the apostles. The discussion also touches on Mary’s perpetual virginity and whether she had other children, as well as the legitimacy of apostolic succession. Additionally, questions about spending time with Christ and the differences between Natural Family Planning and artificial birth control are explored.
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Questions Covered:
04:29 – Someone might say, “I’m not Catholic because I don’t believe Christ intended the gift of infallibility to continue beyond the apostles, especially in someone like the pope.”
15:58 – Psalm 69:8 Mary perpetual virginity, Jesus I was an alien to my mothers son, does this indicate that Mary had other children?
22:37 – I’m not Catholic because I don’t believe apostolic succession is legitimate?
33:27 – Is spending time in front of crucifix at my home or working at a soup kitchen an acceptable way of spending time with Christ?
41:40 – What is the purification that is spoken about in 1 John 1:7, and does it have any connection to Purgatory?
49:40 – What is the difference between Natural Family Planning and artificial birth control?
56 min
January 10#12540 When We Receive the Eucharist, Are We Receiving Jesus Completely? - Karlo Broussard
“When we receive the Eucharist, are we receiving the whole of Jesus or just part of his flesh?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of the Eucharist, alongside inquiries about the Catholic perspective on speaking in tongues, the role of Mary in devotional prayer, and the process of canonization in the Church.
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Questions Covered:
07:44 – When we receive the Eucharist, are we receiving the whole of Jesus or just part of his flesh?
19:59 – What is the proper Catholic view of speaking in tongues, St. Paul and Augustine seem to differ in their teaching?
29:25 – Why in Catholic devotional prayer is Mary petitioned as the one that will crush the head of the serpent?
38:49 – How does the Church determine the time to canonize
47:10 – How does the Thomistic position of the treaties of Faith relate to the Thomistic view of the Magisterium?
56 min
January 09#12539 Why Don’t Catholics believe in Sola Scriptura? Protestant Challenges - Karlo Broussard
“Why Don’t Catholics believe in Sola Scriptura?” This question opens a discussion on the foundations of Scripture and its authority, touching on related topics such as the Catholic understanding of Sola Scriptura and the sacrament of Confirmation in light of biblical spontaneity. Other questions include assessing the correctness of Catholicism versus Protestantism and the implications of indulgences in the context of original sin.
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Questions Covered:
02:40 – One Protestant challenge is that the sacrament of Confirmation conflicts with the Bible reveals about the spontaneity of the Spirit.
11:30 – How do I properly assess which Christian belief system is correct, Catholicism or Protestantism?
38:13 – Why don’t Catholics believe in Sola Scriptura?
49:40 – How can one be free of attachment to sin and receive a plenary indulgence when we are born with original sin?
56 min
January 09#12538 Was Jonathan Roumie Wrong to Kneel for Communion If Others Stood? - Tom Nash
“Was Jonathan Roumie wrong to kneel for Communion?” This question opens a discussion on liturgical practices, while also addressing varied topics such as Old Testament references to speaking in tongues, the Catholic perspective on dancing during the liturgy, and the relationship between Catholics and Protestants.
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Questions Covered:
04:00 – “Was Jonathan Roumie wrong to kneel for Holy Communion If Others Stood?”
16:16 – Are there Old Testament references that mention speaking in tongues?
19:27 – How do I respond to my Sedavacantist family members who say protestants are not Christians because they are not Catholic?
22:50 – Did the Virgin Mary have sisters?
32:59 – What is the church’s stance on dancing during the liturgy?
41:46 – Are the Torah codes reliable?
45:40 – Why did the Latin Mass change to Novus Ordo Mass?
50:21 – What is the process to ensure a Catholic book is published (without error)?
56 min