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August 02, 2025#12310 Would Time-Traveling Help Fulfill The Sunday Obligation? Baptism and Theology - Jimmy Akin
“Can time-traveling Catholics fulfill Sunday obligation?” This intriguing question opens a discussion that spans various theological topics, including how baptism would apply to a Trill and symbiote from Star Trek, and whether a baptized person with intellectual disabilities can be considered a saint. Join us as we explore these fascinating ideas and more.
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Questions Covered:
01:00 – How would baptism work for a Trill and symbiote (from Star Trek)?
12:30 – Would a time-traveling Catholic before Christ still have a Sunday obligation?
16:39 – Why hasn’t God revealed stories of earlier creations before our time?
28:48 – Can a baptized person with intellectual disabilities be considered a saint?
38:05 – Should the Church explore the 4th dimension to better understand Scripture?
47:34 – Any strange movies with rich theological themes to recommend?
56 min
August 01, 2025#12309 Could a Marriage Involving Conjoined Twins Be Valid and More - Jimmy Akin
“Could a marriage involving conjoined twins be valid in the Church?” This intriguing question opens a discussion that also explores the origins of rock and roll, the phrases “up north” and “down south,” and the nature of baptismal water in relation to transubstantiation.
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Questions Covered:
00:50 – What are the origins of rock and roll?
03:53 – Could a marriage involving conjoined twins be valid in the Church?
16:37 – Where did the phrases “up north” and “down south” originate?
30:34 – If we believe in transubstantiation, why don’t we believe baptismal water becomes the Holy Spirit?
34:06 – Could God create a duplicate soul in Heaven for companionship?
46:04 – Why would God create earthquakes if they cause destruction?
52:35 – What would have happened to the papacy if the pope never returned from Avignon?
56 min
August 01, 2025#12308 How Can We Comfort the Suffering? Apostles and Evil - Tim Staples
“What can we do to comfort the suffering?” In this episode, we explore this vital question alongside topics such as the selection of the apostles and the reasons behind God’s allowance of suffering and evil.
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Questions Covered:
04:00 – How to discern between Catholic and Protestant apologetics?
21:24 – How were the apostles chosen?
23:47 – How can we comfort the suffering (2 Cor 1:3–5)?
28:41 – Why does God allow suffering and evil?
45:50 – Do we receive the full Eucharist with just the host?
56 min
July 31, 2025#12307 Can the Church Claim to Be the One True Church? What Invalidates Annulments? - Joe Heschmeyer
“Can the Church claim to be the one true Church?” This episode explores this fundamental question while also addressing whether false information on an annulment application invalidates it, how to respond to Protestant objections regarding the veneration of saints, and the obligation to correct someone misusing the Lord’s name.
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Questions Covered:
04:32 – Does false information on an annulment application invalidate it?
14:55 – How to respond to Protestant objections to veneration of saints?
20:00 – What’s the obligation to correct someone using the Lord’s name in vain?
30:53 – Why does the Catholic Church claim to be the one true Church?
37:53 – Did the First Lateran Council mandate divorce for married priests?
44:12 – Best way to argue for God’s existence to a secular thinker?
50:30 – If all can be saved through Christ, why become Catholic?
56 min
July 31, 2025#12306 Is the Church Drifting From the Truth? Vatican I and Baptism - Joe Heschmeyer
“Is the Church drifting from the Truth?” This episode explores the implications of Vatican I on Church teachings, alongside discussions on the papacy, the rationale behind infant baptism, and how to approach friendships with those who are same-sex attracted.
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Questions Covered:
07:25 – Is the Church drifting from the Truth?
29:02 – What does Vatican I say about the papacy?
43:28 – Why baptize infants if they can’t consent?
48:42 – How to treat same-sex attracted friends?
56 min
July 30, 2025#12305 What If Bishops’ Conferences Teach Error? Magisterium and Annulments - Joe Heschmeyer
“What if bishops’ conferences teach error?” In this episode, we explore the implications of erroneous teachings and several other topics, including the differences between Matthew 3:7 and Luke 3:7, the Catholic perspective on Israel and Jews, and the process of annulments. Join us for a thoughtful examination of these important questions.
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Questions Covered:
02:30 – What if bishops’ conferences teach error?
07:17 – Why do Matthew 3:7 and Luke 3:7 differ?
13:42 – What’s the Catholic view on Israel and Jews?
22:25 – What if annulments aren’t done by Easter?
35:03 – What is the magisterium and how to access it?
48:00 – Can I convert if my spouse objects?
56 min
July 30, 2025#12304 Why Isn’t Everyone Christian? w/ Fr. Sebastian Walshe, O.Praem. - Fr. Sebastian Walshe
“Why isn’t everyone Christian?” This episode explores the complexities of faith and belief, addressing questions such as why baptism in the spirit isn’t more prominent in Mass, the appropriateness of a Catholic music award show, and how to approach confession after a long absence. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics.
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Questions Covered:
06:02 – Why don’t we hear more about baptism in the spirit in Mass?
15:46 – Is it appropriate to have a Catholic music award show?
22:11 – Did God create everything we see now at the moment he created the heavens and the earth?
28:46 – How do I approach confession after many years of not going?
32:27 – Is there a summary of laws from the Old Testament that no longer apply to Christians?
38:43 – What is clothing etiquette for mass?
45:47 – A family member fell away from the faith into the Orthodox Church? Why do the Orthodox re-baptize Catholics?
50:37 – Mt. 16:19, if the Church is infallible then how do you explain selling indulgence and other corruptions? I’m not repeating myself
56 min
July 29, 2025#12303 Can Blessed Items Be Sold, Baptism, and the Power of Prayer - Tim Staples
“Can blessed items be sold?” This episode explores the nuances of blessed items and their significance, along with questions about the validity of immersion baptism and the timing of forgiveness in relation to baptism. We also delve into the impact of prayer on God’s will, offering a comprehensive look at these important topics in Catholic faith.
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Questions Covered:
10:59 – Could blessed items be sold?
16:00 – Does the bible say that immersion baptism is the only valid baptism?
29:53 – Is it only at the moment you are baptized that you are forgiven?
43:42 – Does our prayer do anything to move the Will of God?
56 min
July 29, 2025#12302 Reviewing Summer Movies – Jaws, Superman, and Fantastic 4 - Andrew Petiprin
“Did the woke agenda destroy Superman?” This episode dives into the impact of contemporary cultural shifts on iconic characters and narratives, exploring themes of masculinity and femininity in film. Additionally, we touch on the 50th anniversary of Jaws, the evolution of summer blockbusters, and a discussion about the Fantastic Four.
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Questions Covered:
00:45 – Jaws 50th Anniversary, Spielberg, Summer blockbusters
08:45 – Did the woke agenda destroy Superman?
38:00 – Masculinity and femininity in film
45:34 – Fantastic Four
56 min
July 28, 2025#12301 Reviewing Summer Movies – The Phoenician Scheme and Mission Impossible - Andrew Petiprin
In this yearly episode Cy Kellett sits down with Andrew Petiprin to discuss The Phoenician Scheme and Mission Impossible.
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Questions Covered:
00:45 – Cy’s friend ChatGPT
20:27 – The Phoenician Scheme
46:00 – Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning
56 min