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August 16, 2025#12330 What Does Faith That Moves Mountains Mean and Early Heresies - Jimmy Akin
“What does ‘faith that moves mountains’ mean?” This episode explores the depth of faith and its implications, while also addressing intriguing questions such as the nature of early heresies and their relation to Protestantism, and how Catholics can reconcile Church teachings with historical canon law penalties. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on these diverse topics.
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Questions Covered:
03:01 – What does “faith that moves mountains” vs. “conviction of things not seen” mean?
11:43 – Were early heresies forms of Protestantism, and why date it only from 1525?
14:55 – How can Catholics reconcile Church teaching with canon law penalties of enslavement?
20:52 – If I live in one diocese but attend Mass in another, which is my official diocese?
28:25 – Do vampires exist? Any plans for Mysterious World episode on them?
37:04 – Is it ethical to host a symbiote (like Venom) to save a life or for benefits?
45:25 – How to answer atheists who ask if God might demand child sacrifice like Abraham?
56 min
August 15, 2025#12329 Can the Pope Receive New Revelations and Manifestation Questions - Jimmy Akin
“Can the Pope receive new revelations?” This episode explores the implications of potential papal revelations, including whether such insights could become dogma. Additionally, we tackle questions about responding to Protestant views on exorcism, the moral dilemmas faced by Catholics in corporate settings, and discerning spiritual guidance. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion!
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Questions Covered:
15:45 – Could the Pope or Magisterium receive a revelation (e.g., about aliens having souls) and would that become dogma?
20:50 – How to respond when Protestants cite the exorcist Jesus told the disciples not to stop?
28:15 – Is it material cooperation with evil for a Catholic executive to enforce company abortion policies?
34:13 – Does God know all possible futures (Many Worlds idea)?
36:55 – How to tell if guidance is from the Holy Spirit vs. a Guardian Angel?
42:56 – Is experimenting with manifestation sinful?
52:17 – Do Daleks have souls?
56 min
August 15, 2025#12328 Proving Mary Was Raised to Heaven – The Assumption of Mary w/ Tim Staples - Tim Staples
In this episode, we Tim Staples and Cy Kellett tackle every major objection to the assumption of Mary. In this discussion, they also address objections regarding the early Church’s mention of Mary’s Assumption, providing a comprehensive look at this significant topic.
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Questions Covered:
02:20 – Is the Assumption of Mary a dogma?
07:55 – Why do we believe in the Assumption?
21:00 – Scriptural evidence for the Assumption
45:25 – Objection: the early Church does not mention Mary’s Assumption.
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August 14, 2025 #12327 Making a Movie About St. Maximilian Kolbe – Triumph of the Heart - Anthony D'Ambrosio
Join Cy Kellett and Director Anthony D’Ambrosio as they discuss the upcoming St. Maximilian Kolbe movie, Triumph of the Heart.
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August 14, 2025#12326 Can We Bring More Men to the Priesthood? w/ Fr. Marc Gandolfo - Fr. Marc Gandolfo
“How can lay people support vocations, prayer, and service?” This episode explores the vital role of the laity in fostering vocations, alongside Fr. Marc Gandolfo’s personal journey to the priesthood. Tune in as we discuss the meaning of “pray without ceasing,” the experience of a life dedicated to service, and practical steps for laypeople to assist in promoting vocations.
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Questions Covered:
03:24 – How did you end up being a Catholic priest?
16:30 – On “Pray without ceasing.”
17:30 – What is it like to live a life dedicated to serving others?
29:18 – Could you give examples of listening to God and listening outside structured prayer?
22:24 – What can a lay person do to help vocations?
29:18 – Could you give examples of listening to God and listening outside structured prayer?
41:48 – What degree of certainty does a young man need in order to apply to seminary?
46:04 – Do you normally work with local Catholic high schools to promote vocations?
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August 13, 2025#12325 How Does the Catholic Mass Compare to Other Worship Services? - Tom Nash
“How does the Catholic Mass compare to other Christian worship services?” In this episode, we explore the unique aspects of the Catholic Mass, including the significance of language in worship and the origins of the term “Mass.” We also discuss the varying practices among parishes and the spiritual benefits of attending Mass, whether in person or via television.
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Questions Covered:
04:20 – How does the Catholic Mass compare to other Christian worship services?
15:54 – Why do some people think it matters which language the Mass is in?
21:35 – Where does the word Mass come from? Why don’t we call it something else?
23:40 – Why is there no uniformity amongst parishes on how they celebrate the mass?
30:15 – How does the Mass relate to the real presence in adoration? What is the mode of presence in the host during adoration?
44:17 – I have a friend who travels 3 hours to the Latin mass and says they wont go to mass if they don’t go there. How do I respond to this?
50:42 – What is the spiritual benefit of mass on TV compared to a protestant service down the street? What are additional benefits other than the Eucharist when attending mass?
56 min
August 13, 2025#12324 How Did the Church Councils Get Their Names, Purgatory, and More - William Albrecht
In this episode, we explore “How did the Church councils get their names?” along with a variety of other intriguing topics, including recommendations for studying Early Church Fathers and the concept of monophysitism. We also delve into whether Purgatory was discussed in the Early Church and the criteria used by the Council of Rome to determine the Canon.
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Questions Covered:
00:55 – How did the Church councils get their names?
06:02 – If I only had one Early Church Father to study what would be your recommendation and why?
10:50 – What in the world is monophysitism?
29:16 – Was Purgatory mentioned in the Early church or discussed at council?
34:02 – What criteria did the Council of Rome use to determine the Canon?
48:04 – Is there a similarity and difference the Catholic Churches and the Eastern Orthodox councils?
56 min
August 12, 2025#12323 Did the Early Church Have Deaconesses? Councils and Arianism - William Albrecht
“Did the Early Church Have Deaconesses?” This episode explores the role of women in the early Church, including discussions on the Council of Constantinople and whether the Council of Jerusalem should be counted among the ecumenical councils. We also delve into Arianism’s connections to modern groups and the significance of the Council of Ephesus.
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Questions Covered:
18:30 – The Council of Constantinople
24:40 – Do we count the Council of Jerusalem among the first councils?
29:07 – Pope Leo announced reintroducing Deaconess based on Church History? Were there Deaconess in the Early Church?
31:59 – What the basic stuff to know about the Council of Nicea?
33:19 – Arianism sounds like Jehovah’s Witnesses?
35:20 – Why did the council of Ephesus do?
40:10 – I feel like there is a popular opinion that the church was united up until 1054. But at the Council of Ephesus and Council of Calcedon there was a split by assyrian church of the East and oriental orthodox Church. Is this an argument that the church wasn’t always Catholic?
45:00 – What is Nestorianism?
47:35 – Who are the heroes of the Council of Ephesus?
56 min
August 12, 2025#12322 Why Are There Honest Atheists? - Karlo Broussard
“Why Are There Honest Atheists if God Exists?” In this episode, we explore the complexities of faith and doubt, addressing questions like the nature of honest atheism and the implications of God’s love for humanity. We also delve into challenging topics such as the reasons behind the existence of hell and the nature of divine justice.
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Questions Covered:
04:35 – Why Are There Honest Atheists if God Exists?
42:11 – Why Would a Loving God Send People to Hell?
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August 11, 2025#12321 If God Is All-Good, Why Does Evil Exist? Evil and Suffering - Karlo Broussard
“If God Is All-Good, Why Does Evil Exist?” This episode delves into the complexities of evil and suffering, addressing questions such as whether “pointless evil” disproves God’s existence and if the problem of evil could justify the presence of the devil. Join us as we explore these challenging topics with clarity and depth.
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Questions Covered:
28:45 – If God Is All-Good, Why Does Evil Exist?
38:32 – Does “Pointless Evil” Disprove God?
48:12 – Problem of Evil: Could It Justify the Devil?
56 min