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April 23, 2025#12164 What Is Baptism and What Does It Actually Do? And More on Baptism - Karlo Broussard
More than just a symbol, baptism is a sacrament with real spiritual power. We dive into what it accomplishes, who can receive it, and how early Christians—like the Church Fathers—understood it. Plus, we explore topics like baptism of desire, evangelical outreach, and infant baptism.
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Questions Covered:
13:43 – Is it possible to apply baptism of desire to the good thief on the cross?
17:20 – I’m Protestant. Do Catholics have evangelical events where they give people an opportunity to respond to God and be saved?
20:30 – What is baptism and what does it do for us?
30:02 – I see salvific baptism in the Church Father but not a lot of infant baptism. Where do we hear about that in the Church Fathers?
38:17 – Does water have to touch the skin in order for the baptism to be valid?
42:48 – If baptism has a purifying effect, then why aren’t we being baptized on a regular basis?
51:19 – What if a person is baptized in a Baptist church in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit but doesn’t believe that it’s regenerative. Is it still valid?
56 min
April 22, 2025#12163 How Should We Understand Ephesians 2:8–9 on Faith and Works? - Karlo Broussard
Does Ephesians 2:8–9 contradict Catholic teaching on the role of works in salvation? We unpack this key verse and how Catholics interpret it, along with insights on baptism’s power, Mary and Adam, and resistance to Church reforms like those from the SSPX.
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Questions Covered:
16:33 – What is the difference between Adam before the fall and a current person who needs to be baptized?
24:25 – How is baptism actually efficacious? How do I explain it to my Protestant friends?
38:22 – Was Mary the same as Adam in being full of grace?
44:31 – What are your thoughts on Baptism being used as an acronym? Best Actions Persons Take In Saving Mankind
47:09 – What are your thoughts on the people coming to the Church who don’t want to embrace the changes just like the SSPX?
51:01 – How are we to understand Eph. 2:8-9?
56 min
April 22, 2025 #12162 Remembering Pope Francis - Joe Heschmeyer
The Flannel Panel discusses the recent passing of Pope Francis and how the media has reacted to the news.
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55 min
April 21, 2025#12161 Pope Francis, Mercy, and What Comes Next - Trent Horn
Trent Horn shares the story of meeting Pope Francis and reflects on what it meant for Francis to “lead with his heart.” JD Flynn explores Francis’ reforms—what was completed, what remains unfinished, and the role of mercy at the heart of his papacy. What’s next for the conclave? Could Africa rise? Jimmy Akin weighs in on the papal name and even touches on the Malachi prophecy.
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Topic Covered:
03:10 – Trent shares a story of him and Laura meeting Pope Francis.
17:10 – JD Flynn talks about the conclave, what is likely to happen next
31:25 – What name the future pope may choose and the Malachi prophesy
43:50 – The Heart of Pope Francis’ papacy was that of mercy
55 min
April 18, 2025#12159 Why Did Jesus Die on the Cross? The Love and Logic of Good Friday
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Why did Jesus have to suffer and die on the cross? On this Good Friday episode of Catholic Answers Live, Cy Kellett speaks with Joe Heschmeyer, author of The Early Church Was the Catholic Church, to unpack the meaning behind Christ’s crucifixion.
Joe explains how the cross is not divine punishment but the ultimate act of love—God offering Himself for our salvation. Drawing from Scripture, the Church Fathers, and the theology of St. Thomas Aquinas, this episode explores:
Why there’s no Mass on Good Friday
The meaning of Christ’s sacrifice
How the cross heals our relationship with God
The spiritual power of praying before the crucifix
Why Good Friday is both history’s darkest and brightest day
18 min
April 17, 2025 #12157 What Happened on Holy Thursday? The Last Supper and the Priesthood
On this encore special Holy Thursday episode of Catholic Answers Live, Cy Kellett sits down with apologist Joe Heschmeyer to explore the profound meaning of the Last Supper. Why did Jesus institute the Eucharist and the priesthood on this night? How does the Gospel of John’s account—focused on the washing of the feet—fit with the synoptic Gospels’ focus on the bread and wine?
Joe connects the dots between the Passover sacrifice, Christ’s role as the Paschal Lamb, and the liturgical richness of the early Church. You’ll also learn why Holy Thursday marks the beginning of the Church’s most sacred three-day liturgy—and how Catholics today are called to enter into this mystery.
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22 min
April 17, 2025 #12156 Was Papal Infallibility Practiced in the Early Church? - Joe Heschmeyer
Many exploring Orthodoxy question whether the pope’s authority was recognized in the early centuries. We look at the history behind papal infallibility, plus Catholic answers on the devil, 1 Timothy 2:12, and the Bread of Life discourse.
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Questions Covered:
00:20 – Content Creator Spotlight: Desirea Sifuentes, the Uncatechized Catholic
15:98 – Why does God let the devil run around to cause problems?
28:45 – I’m Catholic, considering Orthodoxy. Was papal infallibility practiced in the early Church?
38:30 – What’s the context 1 Tim 2:12 and what was going on for him to write it?
44:28 – What supporting verses do you have for your understanding of the Bread of Life discourse?
56 min
April 16, 2025#12155 What Is an Apostolic Pardon and How Does It Work? - Joe Heschmeyer
The apostolic pardon offers a powerful grace at the moment of death—but what exactly is it? We explain its purpose, how it works, and also discuss the Church’s authority in science, the reality of hell, and why confession is an underrated tool in apologetics.
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Questions Covered:
05:16 – What authority does the Church have on scientific matters when it comes to faith and morals?
12:32 – What is an apostolic pardon and how does it work?
20:08 – How can people go to hell if God knows what would be good for them?
37:59 – Why don’t we use the availability of confession as an apologetics selling point?
56 min
April 16, 2025#12154 What’s the Biblical Basis for Temporal Punishment for Sin? - Karlo Broussard
If sin is forgiven, why does temporal punishment still exist? We explore scriptural and early Church support for this Catholic teaching and also touch on the rapture, eternal punishment, and how Protestants can begin attending a faithful Catholic parish.
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Questions Covered:
04:55 – What’s the basis for temporal punishment for sin? Where is it in the New Testament or Church Fathers?
14:04 – I’m getting confirmed this Saturday. Is the rapture a protestant invention?
19:15 – Why on the 2nd day of creation does God not say, “it was good”?
29:16 – I’m Protestant and I’m ready to start going to a Catholic Church. How do I go about finding a good faithful church?
41:44 – How can we have such confidence in faith as the Church defines it?
49:42 – Eternal punishment troubles me. How do we harmonize God being all good and loving when he created people knowing they will suffer forever?
56 min
April 15, 2025#12153 Where Does the Bible Say Jesus Descended Into Hell? - Karlo Broussard
The Apostles’ Creed says Jesus “descended into hell,” but where is that in Scripture? We explore the biblical foundation for this teaching and also cover Marian dogmas, priestly celibacy, and how to explain Catholic beliefs to Protestant friends.
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Questions Covered:
11:11 – My protestant friend is going through OCIA and has been struggling with the concept of praying to the dead. How can I help?
17:44 – Where in the bible does it say that Jesus descended into hell?
22:25 – I have an issue with Marian dogmas and the idea of her co-redemptrix.
29:21 – I would like to get a better understanding of Mary’s place. Perpetual virginity and the assumption.
40:36 – Why did Jesus say that nothing can be revealed to Peter in Matthew 16 but Nathaniel does know who Jesus is Jn 1:49?
46:10 – What’s the teaching on priestly celibacy?
51:37 – Can you clarify Vatican 2’s statement that the Old Testament is not defunct. What does that mean?
56 min