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- #12910 Is God Killing People Different Than Murder? Bible Translation and KJV Laws - Jimmy Akin
“Is God killing people different than murder?” This question leads to a discussion on the nature of divine actions versus human actions, particularly in light of the couple in Acts of the Apostles. The conversation also touches on the challenges of translating difficult biblical terms like “Selah” and examines the strict interpretations often associated with the KJV Bible.
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Questions Covered:
- 03:27 – In the context of the couple in Acts of the Apostles who are struck down by God, Is God striking and killing people fundamentally different then a person killing a person? Is it a fundamentally different act?
- 16:03 – How should modern bible readers understand words that even the septuagint translates had a hard time translating? Words such a Selah.
- 29:27 – Why do those who follow the KJV bible have a much more strict approach that almost becomes legalistic?
56 min - #12909 What Is the Inerrant Word of God? Mary, Deuterocanon, Spirit - Jimmy Akin
“What is the inerrant Word of God?” This question opens a discussion on the Catholic understanding of Scripture’s divine inspiration and truth. The conversation also touches on Mary as Queen of Heaven in the Bible, the timeline of the deuterocanon’s inclusion in Scripture, and the meaning of being born of water and spirit in John 3:5.
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Questions Covered:
- 02:00 – What do Catholics mean when we say the inspired inerrant Word of God?
- 18:33 – Where do we find Mary as Queen of Heaven in the bible?
- 31:06 – In John 1, how could Andrew tell Peter that they found the messiah if Peter had already confessed in the synoptics?
- 33:20 – When were the deuterocanon officially made a part of the bible?
- 44:10 – How do I explain the meaning of being born of water and spirit referred to in John 3:5?
56 min - #12908 How Do We Know Jesus’s Church Is Catholic? Faith and Belief - Tom Nash
“How do we know Jesus’s church is Catholic?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of the Church, addressing concerns about whether it is merely a body of believers. Additional topics include how to support a son who has left the faith and the worries of those outside the Church about being led astray.
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Questions Covered:
- 07:38 – How do we know Jesus’s church isn’t just the body of believers and not just the Catholic church?
- 17:50 – How can I help my son who left the faith who has questions?
- 28:52 – Those outside the faith are worried about being led astray?
- 46:25 – I am curious how I would leave the Lutheran church and come into the Catholic Church?
56 min - #12907 How Can My Sister Discern Catholicism? Support and Faith - Tim Staples
“How can my sister discern Catholicism?” This question opens a discussion on navigating faith amidst unsupportive family dynamics. The conversation also addresses how to respond to relatives who have left the faith due to negative experiences and explores what it means to be “qualified” as a Catholic. Additionally, the topic of worshiping with other religions is examined.
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Questions Covered:
- 11:02 – How can my sister go forward in discerning Catholicism if she lives with unsupportive parents?
- 21:00 – What do you do when a relative has a bad experience with the faith and left? They just seem angry?
- 32:55 – What does it take to be “qualified” to be a Catholic?
- 43:35 – Is it okay to worship with other religions?
- 49:22 – It takes too much private judgement.
56 min - #12906 Is Purgatory an Invention? Young Earth and Lukewarm Faith - Karlo Broussard
“Is Purgatory an invention?” This question leads to a discussion on the nature of purgatory and its biblical foundations. Other topics include addressing doubts about a young earth with a family member and how to engage a lukewarm friend about returning to faith. The conversation also touches on the validity of baptism and the moral implications of suicide.
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Questions Covered:
- 02:05 – How would I answer the claim that purgatory is an invention to excuse people from sinning in their lifetime?
- 10:33 – My brother-in-law stopped believing because he no longer believes in a young earth. How do I walk through this?
- 16:20 – How do I approach my lukewarm friend to bring him back to the faith?
- 22:25 – When I was baptized, I didn’t care. Was it valid?
- 30:25 – How do I explain to someone that suicide is objectively wrong?
- 39:15 – 2 Maccabees references praying for the dead but are there any other references in the OT or jewish texts?
- 46:00 – What resources do you recommend to start learning about the early Catholic Church?
- 49:10 – My mother left Catholicism for the Assembly of God. She doesn’t want to return because she said the Church wasn’t feeding her. What can I say to her to get her to reconsider?
56 min - #12905 How Do You Defend Belief in Angels? - Karlo Broussard
“How do you defend belief in angels?” This question opens a discussion on the intersection of faith and reason, addressing concerns about viewing angels as mere superstition. Other topics include navigating familial opposition to Catholicism, clarifying misconceptions about heresy in the Old Testament, and responding to Protestant views on salvation.
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Questions Covered:
- 04:54 – How do you defend the concept of angels who only see it as superstition? Can you reason your way to understanding or do you have to believe in the bible or have the same kind of faith
- 17:15 – My girlfriend’s family is very close minded about Catholicism and they are not in support of their daughter becoming Catholic. How do I approach them?
- 28:51 – I’m not Catholic and I’m trying to learn more. The OT talks a lot about heresy and the images of ancestors. And Jeremiah talks about people worshiping the queen of heaven. It all looks very similar to what Catholics believe. How is it not the same?
- 41:15 – I’m a revert and my husband is protestant. He always claims “we don’t need that for salvation” when I explain different parts of the faith. How do I respond?
- 50:35 – How do I explain the requirements of receiving the eucharist that looks exclusionary?
56 min - #12904 How Can I Help a Cousin Overcome Addiction and Find Faith? - Scott Weeman
“How can I help a cousin overcome addiction and find faith?” This episode addresses practical advice for supporting loved ones in recovery while also touching on personal struggles like quitting smoking and the impact of addiction on one’s beliefs about God. Additionally, the discussion includes insights on distinguishing between lust and admiration, as well as the moral implications of addiction.
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Questions Covered:
- 11:41 – What advice would you suggest for me to give a cousin who is coming out of addiction and is now enthusiastic about the faith?
- 16:49 – I want to stop smoking because of major health reasons, but another side that doesn’t.
- 19:54 – In my recovery work, my thoughts and beliefs changed a lot on God? Is this common?
- 30:00 – What would be the difference between lust and admiring beauty? And avoid behaviors in the future sin?
- 34:51 – If you have an addiction can this qualify as a mortal sin or is there a transition position during the healing.
- 50:05 – Where does one draw the line with a drinking vice or addiction? I crave beer but will go a few days with out. Does craving or regularity mean an addiction.
56 min - #12903 Are Relics Pagan? Salvation, Scripture, and Marriage Issues - Joe Heschmeyer
“Are relics just a pagan practice adopted by Catholics?” This question opens a discussion on the intersection of tradition and belief, while also addressing varied topics such as the role of scripture in debates with atheists, the nature of final judgment, and the validity of Mass at interfaith weddings. Additionally, the conversation touches on the Catholic understanding of salvation and the responsibilities regarding marriage convalidation.
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Questions Covered:
- 01:56 – Are Relics Just a Pagan Practice Adopted by Catholics?
- 15:05 – Can I leave scripture out of a debate and still make my point to an atheist?
- 23:18 – Can we be enough at the final judgement?
- 31:00 – Can Mass be celebrated at a wedding between a Catholic and a Protestant?
- 32:55 – What don’t Catholic’s believe about the notion of Salvation by faith?
- 42:35 – Should I appeal to my Bishop if my priest says I need to convalidating my marriage before receiving the Sacraments?
- 49:14 – If you are a Catholic with extra money you don’t need, is this a mortal sin based on CCC 2446 and 2 homily of Lazurus by St. John Chrysostom?
56 min - #12902 How Do I Deal With Anxiety? Relationships and Joy - Gregory Popcak
“How do I deal with anxiety?” This question opens a discussion on the prevalence of anxiety issues and the surprising insights from Greg Popcak’s book, *Unworried*, which challenges common perceptions about its causes. Additional topics include managing anxiety in relationships and finding ways to cope without medication, providing a comprehensive look at this important issue.
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Questions Covered:
- 03:00 – How common are problems with anxiety?
- 11:45 – In your book, Unworried, you say a surprising thing; that anxiety isn’t primarily caused by stressful events. What is the real cause of anxiety?
- 16:20 – Sometimes I struggle with anxiety. How do I deal with the things that make me worried?
- 23:34 – I suffer from anxiety and don’t want to take meds. What is the way forward?
- 34:58 – How do I deal with anxiety in relationships?
- 42:11 – Am I depending too much on myself when it comes to embracing lack of joy and suffering?
- 48:32 – What do you recommend I do to help relieve anxiety on top of the things like prayer and fasting I have done that has been helpful?
56 min - #12901 How Can the Eucharist Be Jesus Body? Faith and Rituals - William Albrecht
“How can the Eucharist be Jesus’ body?” This question opens a discussion on the profound mystery of the Eucharist, addressing concerns about Jesus’ words on spirit and flesh. The conversation also touches on the historical context of the Eucharist, the nature of Catholic Mass compared to other rituals, and how to respond to misconceptions from friends of different faiths.
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Questions Covered:
- 01:40 – How can it truly be the body and blood of Jesus if he says that it is the spirit that gives life and the flesh is of no avail?
- 14:00 – Aside from Ambrose of Mila, where can we see clearly the Eucharist becoming the body and blood of Christ?
- 22:20 – Does ‘scene’ in 2 Thess 2:7 mean or related to tabernacle?
- 31:41 – I’m Syro-Malabar Catholic. How is the Catholic Mass more than just a ritual like in other religions like Hinduism?
- 35:00 – How do I respond when my Hindu and Muslim friends say the Eucharist is superstition?
- 38:16 – How are we supposed to understand that the Eucharist is really Jesus as fallen away Catholics?
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