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September 04#12878 What Do Catholics Get Wrong About the Eucharist and Mass? - Tom Nash
“What do Catholics get wrong about the Eucharist and Mass?” This episode addresses common misconceptions, including what happens in heaven during Mass and the moment of transubstantiation. Other questions tackle the significance of the Creed’s mention of judgment and the proper timing for taking a seat after communion, providing a well-rounded discussion on the liturgy.
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Questions Covered:
01:00 – What do Catholics get wrong about the Mass?
09:46 – What happens in heaven during the mass?
16:04 – At what point does transubstantiation happen?
19:34 – Why does the Creed say Jesus will come back to judge the living and the dead? Why the dead?
21:45 – After taking communion and most of the church is still kneeling, when is it the correct time to take a seat?
29:08 – Why do priests have to convalidate masses?
32:23 – When the priest reads the gospel he makes the sign of the cross on his forehead, lips, and heart. Is this action supposed to be reserved for the priest and not for the laity to imitate?
36:13 – I went to a Mass where a priest did not wash his hands before the consecration and said the word from memory but changed the words. Was it a valid mass?
42:59 – How do I explain that the eucharist is under the appearance of bread but is fully Jesus?
46:20 – Are people who go to mass who believe the eucharist is just a symbol committing a sin when they receive communion?
51:02 – The church doesn’t allow the scattering of ashes but at the same time there are churches and catacombs made with body parts. How does one reconcile this?
56 min
September 03#12877 What Do Catholics Get Wrong About Confession and Grace? - Marcellino D'Ambrosio
“What do Catholics get wrong about Confession and Grace?” This episode addresses common misconceptions about the sacrament of Confession, including struggles with repeated sins and the implications of mortal sin on receiving communion. Additional questions cover the examination of conscience and the perspective of non-Catholics considering confession.
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Questions Covered:
05:30 – What do Catholics get wrong about Confession?
12:53 – I’m coming back to the Church. I’m struggling with confessing the same sin over and over again. Any advice?
19:31 – What if we have been to confession but didn’t become aware that something you had done prior to something was a mortal sin until after? Can you still receive communion?
28:45 – Examination of Conscience
33:09 – I’m a Baptist and see the value of confession. What would I need to consider before approaching that?
36:17 – Growing up I was told that if you went to confession, it’s as though I never committed sin. But now I hear that if I go to confession, I will be punished for things I committed many years ago. Can you clarify?
46:13 – My 7-year-old grandson is mortified by the idea of telling someone his sins. What can I say to console him?
50:48 – Can only Catholic priests administer the sacrament of confession? Vatican 2 opens protestant services offering reconciliation.
56 min
September 03#12876 How Can the Early Church Guide You to Becoming Catholic? - William Albrecht
“How can the Early Church guide you to becoming Catholic?” This question opens a discussion on the foundational teachings and traditions that shape Catholic faith today. Additionally, the conversation touches on why pro-choice Catholics are allowed to receive communion and the generational divide in perspectives among Catholics, particularly regarding the reverence of Gen Z.
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Questions Covered:
04:08 – How can the Early Church guide people to becoming Catholic?
15:35 – I’m a revert. Why do priests, bishops, cardinals allow pro choice Catholics receive communion?
35:52 – I notice a generational divide among Catholics . The older generation tends to look down upon Gen Z Catholics even though they tend to be more reverent and faithful to Christ and the Church.
56 min
September 02#12875 Why Should a Baptist Consider Catholicism? Divorce and Faith - Brayden Cook
“Why should a Baptist consider Catholicism?” This question opens a discussion on the faith’s appeal, especially for those navigating complex issues like divorce and remarriage. Other topics include addressing anti-Catholic sentiments from neighbors and clarifying misconceptions about the Church’s origins. The conversation also touches on personal journeys of faith and the challenges of differing beliefs within families.
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Questions Covered:
02:41 – Why Should a Baptist Consider Catholicism?
04:59 – I grew up Baptist and am now considering Catholicism. But I’m not Catholic because I’m divorced and remarried.
14:33 – I’m a catechumen. My neighbor is Anti-Catholic and claims the Church is from King Nimrod and not from Christ. How do I steer him to a proper understanding of Catholicism?
25:05 – I spoke to an SSPX priest who claimed the Catholic Church was within the church of God but not the Church of God. How do you respond to this?
40:32 – I’m becoming Catholic, but my wife is not. How do you respond when someone concedes that the early church did look Catholic, but it doesn’t matter since they’ve already received the fruits of Christianity?
47:10 – I’m no longer Catholic. I don’t understand why so many religions say that their way is the only way. Why go back to the Catholic Church? Something inside of me wants to go back but I don’t want to.
56 min
September 02#12874 How Do We Worship the Same God as Muslims? Mary and IVF - Karlo Broussard
“How do we worship the same God as Muslims?” This question opens a discussion on the theological connections and differences between Christianity and Islam. Additionally, the episode addresses why some Protestants might struggle with the concept of the Eucharist, the appropriateness of shielding children from secular media, and the Catholic understanding of salvation beyond faith alone.
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Questions Covered:
02:13 – How do you explain to protestant why God wants us to eat him?
17:53 – Is it overboard to shield kids from secular media like animated movies such as Madagascar?
19:10 – Is it overboard to shield kids from secular media like animated movies such as Madagascar?
24:06 – A friend told me that if you accept Jesus as your savior you are saved but we Catholics believe there’s a few more things we need to do. Why would God prevent us from going to heaven if we don’t do those extra things?
42:06 – Can you explain to me how it is that we worship the same God as Muslims if they reject the Trinity?
47:52 – I have family who used IVF and conceived children. Is this something that’s forgivable since it has already resulted in children who I love very much?
52:04 – Are Mary’s Assumption and sinlessness found in the bible?
56 min
September 01#12873 How Do We Know Right From Wrong? Free Will and Salvation - Karlo Broussard
“How do we know right from wrong?” This question opens a discussion on morality, free will, and salvation, addressing the complexities of ethical understanding. Additional topics include the Catholic perspective on salvation and evangelization in relation to Protestant beliefs, as well as personal faith journeys and theological concepts like the hypostatic union.
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Questions Covered:
03:35 – How do we know right from wrong?
19:08 – My sister and brother-in-law are protestant. They were on a retreat where they were told a select group of people who were chosen to be saved while the rest of us have free will, thus the need to evangelize. What’s the Catholic position on this point?
34:00 – I was confirmed at 16 and fell away for 20 years. I don’t feel like I was confirmed because I wasn’t a true believer. What can I do now that I am a true believer?
37:54 – Can you explain the hypostatic union and the Nestorian heresy?
45:57 – How do you know Martin Luther wasn’t right in the Reformation?
56 min
September 01#12872 Are Eucharistic Beliefs Just Medieval Superstition? Communion, Faith - William Albrecht
“Are Eucharistic beliefs just medieval superstition?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of Transubstantiation and its significance in Catholic faith. Additional topics include the appropriateness of receiving the Eucharist in the hand, the validity of communion in other churches, and the conversion process for those drawn to Catholicism.
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Questions Covered:
00:45 – Are Eucharistic beliefs such as Transubstantiation just medieval superstition or sophistry?
16:09 – I’ve heard it argued that its improper to receive the Eucharist on the hand. Is this true?
21:14 – My faith side believes but my logical/ protestant side makes me not one to accept. Where do we hear Jesus in the bible that Jesus makes this into his body and not just us wanting to do it as a remembrance?
29:21 – Why isn’t communion valid in other churches except for us and the Orthodox?
34:02 – I’m convinced by Catholicism but I still live with my parents. What’s the conversion process?
39:29 – Is there a medical problem if a person with Celiac takes a host? If it’s changed will it negatively affect them?
44:32 – Is it true that the apostles had a meal before receiving the eucharist? If so, why do we have to fast before receiving communion?
46:53 – I’m a former baptist minister. Do I have to go to confession before going to communion?
56 min
August 31#12871 Whats Can Cause Women to Be Unhappy? Chastity, Worth - Rose Sweet
“What’s can cause women to be unhappy in today’s world?” This question opens a discussion on the deeper issues affecting women’s happiness, including the importance of recognizing one’s worth and the dangers of a victim mentality. Other topics include the role fathers can play in their daughters’ happiness and the impact of contraception on relationships.
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Questions Covered:
02:00 – What’s causing Catholic women to be so unhappy in todays world
15:24 – Don’t ask a lower happiness to do God’s job.
17:50 – Stop tap-dancing for your worth.
20:43 – Don’t Kill the desire – decode it!
22:05 – Don’t make Gods out of people.
29:22 – I have several daughters. What role can I play as a father in their happiness as they mature?
34:05 – Do you think a large part of unhappiness comes from a victim mentality?
43:25 – I believe the whole problem of happiness ultimately comes down to contraception. We reduce people down to objects to be used.
48:28 – How to best live out chastity as someone with same-sex attraction?
56 min
August 29#12870 What’s the Case for the 73 Book Bible? King James, Isaiah - Jimmy Akin
“That’s the Case for the 73 Book Bible?” This question opens a discussion on the differences between the Catholic and Protestant Bibles, including the significance of the King James Version. Other topics include the Church’s stance on Chiliasm from the first Council of Constantinople and the existence of Eden as suggested in Genesis 3.
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Questions Covered:
05:42 – What do you think of the King James Version and the codex that it’s based on?
12:12 – Did the Church condemn the Chiliasm/ the 1000 year reign in Revelation at the first Council of Constantinople?
24:47 – Genesis 3 where the angel was posted to guard Eden. Does that mean that Eden still exists?
34:05 – What archaeological evidence is there for your early dating of the gospels?
43:04 – I’m non-denominational and considering converting. What’s the case for 73 books of the bible instead of 66 books?
50:49 – How many Isaiahs wrote the book of Isaiah?
56 min
August 28#12869 What Are Codex Vaticanus and Sinaiticus? Scripture Insights - Jimmy Akin
“What are the Codex Vaticanus and Codex Sinaiticus and why are they significant?” These ancient manuscripts play a crucial role in understanding biblical texts. Additionally, the discussion touches on why some view Genesis as mythology versus literal history, and the levels of heaven as described in scripture, providing a rich exploration of these theological topics.
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Questions Covered:
01:30 – What Are the Codex Vaticanus and Codex Sinaiticus and why are they significant?
18:46 – Why do some people call Genesis a mythology book? Can you explain if it’s literal vs a mythological book?
30:28 – Can you explain what the levels of heaven are based on scripture?
47:21 – Which prophecy is Matthew 2:23 referencing when it says he will be a Nazarene?
56 min