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October 15, 2025#12415 How To Respond to “Catholics Oppose Science” - Joe Heschmeyer
“How To Respond to ‘Catholics Oppose Science'” This episode tackles the perception that the Catholic Church opposes progress, addressing historical issues like Galileo and monarchies.
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Questions Covered:
03:59 – What do you say to the person who says they are not Catholic because the Catholic Church has always opposed progress and they give you a smorgasbord of reasons? Galileo, Jews in Ghettos, siding with Kings and Queens in the age of democracy, not letting women be priests, etc…
11:00 – I’m going to a protestant apologetics conference this Friday. What questions should I ask Wes Huff while I’m there?
17:23 – I’m Protestant. If two Catholics fall away from the Church and get married outside the Catholic Church, are they considered fornicators?
41:13 – My husband is a Baptist. Would 2 Peter 2:4 help with helping explain losing one’s salvation?
51:55 – Doesn’t it seem like Protestants almost view baptism like confirmation?
55 min
October 15, 2025#12414 The Future of Catholic Education w/ Dr. Darin Lovelace - Darin Lovelace
“The Future of Catholic Education” This episode explores the vital role of parents in their children’s education, especially in Catholic schools. We also tackle concerns about the fairness of classical education in Catholic versus public schools, and how to advocate for a strong Catholic curriculum amidst changing educational standards.
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Questions Covered:
19:01 – I’m in my second year of teaching at a Catholic school. What does it mean that parents are the primary educators of their children when they outsource their education to us, especially as the kids get older?
25:00 – Isn’t it unfair for only Catholic schools to have classical education while public schools suffer with literacy rate plummet?
30:44 – My kids go to Catholic school. The new curriculum is bad. How do I advocate for a good Catholic curriculum?
35:56 – Why do Catholic schools allow people who oppose Church teaching to speak at their schools?
43:06 – Are there checks and balances in making sure that what’s being taught in the classroom is in line with Church teaching?
55 min
October 14, 2025#12413 How Did We Come to a Crisis of Identity? - Angela Franks
“What led to our current crisis of identity?” In this episode, we explore the complexities of identity in today’s society, touching on topics such as the experiences of LGBTQ individuals and the political landscape surrounding these issues. We also discuss how religious orders are addressing the needs of those facing identity crises, providing a comprehensive look at this pressing topic.
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Questions Covered:
04:06 – How did we come to a crisis of Identity?
30:34 – I’m a gay person, thank you for focusing on who not what.
36:30 – How do you make sense of all of this and the politics behind it?
50:25 – Is there any religious order talking about how to minister to people suffering through an identity crisis?
55 min
October 14, 2025#12412 Every Objection to The Papacy Answered – Part 2 - Joe Heschmeyer
“Every Objection to The Papacy Answered” This episode dives into the role of Peter and the significance of Rome in the context of papal authority. Explore questions like whether the Bible indicates Peter’s presence in Rome and how 1 Peter 5:13 supports this claim, along with discussions on the implications of Paul rebuking Peter and the nature of papal fallibility.
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Questions Covered:
03:00 – Is the papacy unbiblical or a temporary office?
07:30 – Does the Bible ever say Peter went to Rome?
11:30 – How does 1 Peter 5:13 support Peter’s presence in Rome?
14:30 – Did Peter and Paul really found the church in Rome together?
16:30 – Does Paul rebuking Peter disprove papal authority?
19:30 – Can a pope be fallible or rebuked for his actions?
23:00 – Is the real Protestant objection that we don’t need structure, sacraments, or hierarchy?
25:30 – What does the temple veil really mean for Christian worship?
29:00 – If Jesus is the only mediator, why do we have priests or popes?
32:30 – Does the Eucharist show that Christian priesthood is still valid?
36:00 – What’s the real difference between Catholicism and Orthodoxy on the papacy?
39:30 – Is the Pope really just “first among equals”?
42:00 – What does Irenaeus say about Rome’s authority and apostolic succession?
45:00 – Did Pope John Paul II suggest the papacy could look different in the future?
47:30 – Is the complexity of the modern papacy a sign of corruption or growth?
50:00 – Does celibacy contradict Peter’s example?
53:00 – Was Peter actually married during his apostleship?
55:00 – Is the Pope the Antichrist and the Church the Whore of Babylon?
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October 13, 2025#12411 Every Objection to The Papacy Answered – Part 1 - Joe Heschmeyer
“Every Objection to The Papacy Answered” This episode explores the complexities of papal authority, addressing questions like whether the papacy is unbiblical and if Peter was ever in Rome. Tune in as we also delve into the implications of Paul’s relationship with Peter and the significance of “Babylon” in 1 Peter 5:13.
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Questions Covered:
03:22 – Why do people object to the Pope’s role in the Church?
06:40 – Isn’t the papacy unbiblical and not meant to persist beyond Peter?
10:35 – Does the Bible ever say Peter was in Rome?
14:20 – What does “Babylon” mean in 1 Peter 5:13, and how is that connected to Rome?
17:15 – Didn’t Paul co-found the Church in Rome with Peter?
20:05 – Paul rebuked Peter—doesn’t that undermine papal authority?
25:18 – Was Peter’s behavior in Antioch heretical or just scandalous?
30:40 – Doesn’t Galatians 2 show Peter as just another apostle, not a leader?
34:25 – Why do Protestants say we don’t need a Pope if Jesus tore the temple veil?
39:12 – Does Jesus as sole mediator mean there’s no place for the Pope or priests?
43:50 – Why is Hebrews 10 crucial to properly understanding the torn temple veil?
47:00 – Is priesthood abolished in the New Testament?
50:10 – What does 1 Corinthians 10 tell us about sacrifice, the Eucharist, and priests?
54:45 – Why is there a structural Protestant objection to the papacy?
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October 11, 2025#12410 Are the Jewish People Still God’s Chosen People? - Jimmy Akin
“Are the Jewish People Still God’s Chosen People?” In this episode, Jimmy Akin answers biblical questions from callers.
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Questions Covered:
02:35 – I heard a claim that writing goes back 20 or 30 thousand years, and that Jesus was taking things from these texts, and also that Noah’s flood was copied from one of these ancient texts. Is this true?
17:17 – It seems like liberal Catholic theology is focused on advancing political initiatives. But are there “liberal” Catholic theologies that are still within the bounds of orthodoxy?
24:33 – After the death of Jesus, did the Jewish people stop being the chosen people?
40:50 – Can you explain Marcianism to me? Did they believe in two separate gods? How did that come about?
45:05 – If Jesus gave the Church the power to bind, then why are married people no longer married in heaven?
48:29 – Could Protestants get married at my home?
49:42 – What is the Catholic understanding of Jesus’ statement that the gates of Hell would not prevail against the Church?
52:40 – What is the Church teaching on head coverings and women wearing makeup to Mass?
55 min
October 10, 2025#12409 Who Are the 144,000 in Revelation, Freemasonry, and Marcianism - Jimmy Akin
“Who are the 144,000 in the book of Revelation?” This episode delves into this intriguing question while also exploring topics such as St. Peter’s understanding of Jesus’ identity, the relationship between Islam and Freemasonry, and the implications of Genesis regarding Ham and his father. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on these diverse theological inquiries.
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Questions Covered:
01:35 – Who are the 144,000 in the book of Revelation?
22:00 – When St. Peter says Jesus in the Christ, would it be a stretch to say that Peter was the concept of the two powers in heaven?
34:27 – How does the author of John know what Jesus prayed to God the Father in John chapter 17?
37:42 – I can follow the reasoning why Islam worships the same God that we do. But would that same logic apply to Freemasons who worship the “Grand Architect of the universe”?
44:47 – Is it true that when Genesis says Ham saw the nakedness of his father that means Ham slept with his mother? And what does it mean that Shem and Japeth covered their father’s nakedness?
55 min
October 10, 2025#12408 Why Aren’t You Christian? w/Tim Staples - Tim Staples
“Why Aren’t You Christian?” In this episode we ask callers why they are not Christian, and we answer any questions they have about the Catholic faith.
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Questions Covered:
16:00 – Am I doing the wrong thing by not becoming a Catholic?
24:55 – My non-Christian brother says he’s not Christian because the God of the Old Testament is not a loving God.
42:12 – I have studied religions my entire life. I don’t think faith in any religious faith is worth doing.
55 min
October 09, 2025#12407 Is Annulment Just Catholic Divorce? Marriage, Faith, and God - Jim Blackburn
“Is annulment just Catholic divorce?” This episode explores the nuances of annulment in the Catholic Church, addressing common misconceptions. Additionally, we tackle questions about the implications of not becoming Catholic, the significance of burying a St. Joseph statue, and the challenges of faith in the context of differing beliefs.
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Questions Covered:
01:30 – Is annulment just Catholic divorce?
17:25 – My Catholic friend buried a statue of St. Joseph upside down
35:27 – Can two non-practicing baptized Catholics get married outside of the Catholic Church?
45:39 – Can a Catholic watch K Pop Demon Hunters?
52:44 – I recently saw in a church dia de los muerte images displayed next to Mary images.
54 min
October 09, 2025#12406 He Wrote Bible in a Year — Here’s How He Understands Scripture | Jeff Cavins - Jeff Cavins
In this episode, we feature Jeff Cavins, author of the Bible in a Year. He answers all your major biblical questions!
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Questions Covered:
12:44 – Where do we see Eucharistic adoration in the bible?
18:15 – Could you elaborate on who king james was? Were there ways of reading the bible before King James and the printing press?
22:19 – What do we know about Cane’s wife and the city that he built?
32:37 – I read the bible twice, what can I do to make my next read more meaningful?
40:30 – How do you get through the Old Testament? I always lose steam at Numbers?
56 min