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- #12084 When Should Catholics Stop Debating with Protestants? - Jim Blackburn
Why don’t we witness miracles like burning bushes or pillars of fire today? Jim Blackburn of Catholic Questions explains the Catholic perspective on divine manifestations and why they seem less frequent. He also answers questions on living a celibate life when a spouse has Alzheimer’s, why bishops prefer standing over kneeling for Communion, and when to stop debating with Protestants.
Questions Covered:
- 04:02 – Why do we not see or hear of burning bushes, rocks being split in two or pillars of fire anymore?
- 09:29 – My wife has Alzheimer. Should I live out a celibate life due to the circumstances?
- 11:52 – I’m a fairly new Catholic. Why do bishops prefer people to stand instead of kneel for communion?
- 15:54 – When should we stop conversing with Protestants in light of Jn 3:18?
- 24:26 – I’ve been dating a Lutheran and plan to have a Catholic wedding. What advice do you have for me or what should we expect in marriage prep?
- 42:58 – Why go to a priest for confession when we can go directly to God?
- 49:22 – My boss is Amish and said purgatory is not in the bible. How do I respond to him?
56 min - #12083 Is Killing Always Intrinsically Evil? And More Questions - Fr. Paul Keller O.P.
Is killing always intrinsically evil? Fr. Paul Keller, OP, explores the Catholic Church’s teaching on the morality of killing and when, if ever, it can be justified. He also answers pressing faith questions, including whether Catholics can date a divorced non-Catholic and many more.
Questions Covered:
- 05:50 – Is killing an intrinsically evil act?
- 16:43 – Can a Catholic date a divorced person that was not married in the Catholic Church?
- 20:54 – I’m Catholic and was just married in a non-denominational church. Is my marriage valid? If not, how do I make it valid?
- 23:48 – If a person discovered that their partner was homosexual, would it be an impediment to receiving an annulment?
- 30:35 – How can the Church claim that there is no salvation outside the Catholic Church?
- 36:09 – I was asked by my pastor to no longer kneel for communion. What advice do you have for me?
- 45:43 – Why did God appear so cruel, angry and petty in the Old Testament?
- 50:51 – I had candles blessed during Candlemas. If the holy water didn’t touch my candle, is it still blessed?
- 52:16 – How can I learn to love God when my fear for him is much bigger?
56 min - #12082 Was Judas Forgiven? Could He Be in Heaven? And More Questions - Karlo Broussard
Dr. Karlo Broussard takes calls about Catholicism from Non-Catholics, including how to explain conversion to Protestant friends, why some people reject God despite knowing the proofs, and whether Judas was forgiven. He also discusses the restoration of souls for politicians who promote sinful laws, the reliability of saint stories, and whether purgatory acts as a second chance for salvation. Tune in for deep insights into Catholic faith and theology!
Questions Covered:
- 04:01 – I’m a Protestant considering to convert, but I need help explaining this to friends and talking about the Catholic Faith?
- 15:01 – Why would God allow for some people to know all the proofs of the existence of God and yet still not believe?
- 29:25 – Was Judas forgiven? Could he theoretically be saved and in Heaven?
- 35:46 – How does restoration of a soul work if certain politicians keep sinning/promoting sinful legislation?
- 43:06 – Why are so many Saint stories uncritically accepted?
- 52:32 – Is Purgatory a “second chance’?
56 min - #12081 Is the Eucharist a Full Meal? the Eucharist, Marriage, and Biblical Salvation Explained - Karlo Broussard
This episode tackles common Protestant objections, including John 6, the nature of the Eucharistic meal, and how non-Catholics can be saved.
Questions Covered:
- 05:40 – Where can I learn more about St. Stephen, the proto-martyr?
- 19:37 – How does devotion to Mary’s Immaculate Heart not take away from Jesus?
- 29:26 – Does John 6:37 contradict the Catholic view of Salvation?
- 40:53 – Why are Catholics allowed to marry non-Catholics including non-Christians with a dispensation?
- 46:42 – How can others outside the Catholic faith be saved if they have never had the chance to hear about Christ?
- 52:51 – A Protestant friend says the Bible dictates that Eucharist was a full meal, and not just a bit of bread and wine, so how does the Catholic Church respond to this?
56 min - #12080 How Should Catholics Respond to Wesley Huff’s Teachings on the Canon? - Tim Staples
Questions Covered:
- 04:57 – How do I get my OCIA students more interested in the topics we discuss?
- 13:55 – What do we make of Jesus, Mary and Joseph getting expensive gifts from the magi but still only making the poor persons’ offering at the temple? Wouldn’t they have been rich?
- 22:16 – How do Catholics respond to people who are interested in Wesley Huff and what he teaches about the canon of scripture?
- 36:33 – What does the Catechism mean when it says that together with us Muslims adore the one true God?
- 45:05 – What’s our response to a non-Catholic who asks us about the ordo amoris?
- 51:00 – How can I practice humility?
56 min - #12080 How Should Catholics Respond to Wesley Huff’s Teachings on the Canon? - Tim Staples
Questions Covered:
- 04:57 – How do I get my OCIA students more interested in the topics we discuss?
- 13:55 – What do we make of Jesus, Mary and Joseph getting expensive gifts from the magi but still only making the poor persons’ offering at the temple? Wouldn’t they have been rich?
- 22:16 – How do Catholics respond to people who are interested in Wesley Huff and what he teaches about the canon of scripture?
- 36:33 – What does the Catechism mean when it says that together with us Muslims adore the one true God?
- 45:05 – What’s our response to a non-Catholic who asks us about the ordo amoris?
- 51:00 – How can I practice humility?
56 min - #12079 How to Evangelize Gen Z - Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR
Live from the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress. Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, joins us to talk about evangelization and Gen Z.
Questions Covered:
- 12:50 – How can I expand the youth group I lead? I am a youth coordinator, how can I get kids to live what they learn out in the world?
- 18:30 – How do we evangelize to someone who is at peace with their life in their own religion?
- 46:54 – How do we use social media to move young people to person-to-person communication and the Eucharist?
56 min - #12079 How to Evangelize Gen Z - Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR
Live from the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress. Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, joins us to talk about evangelization and Gen Z.
Questions Covered:
- 12:50 – How can I expand the youth group I lead? I am a youth coordinator, how can I get kids to live what they learn out in the world?
- 18:30 – How do we evangelize to someone who is at peace with their life in their own religion?
- 46:54 – How do we use social media to move young people to person-to-person communication and the Eucharist?
56 min - #12078 Is Catholicism Too Focused on Rules? A Catholic Response - Karlo Broussard
Dr. Karlo Broussard answers common objections and questions about Catholicism, including whether the Church is too focused on rules, how to explain to Protestants that they also rely on tradition, and whether Catholics interpret “until” inconsistently in Scripture. He also discusses reconciling Catholic and Protestant views of Jesus and clarifies what tradition means in the Catholic faith.
Questions Covered:
- 06:05 – Catholicism seems to be rules obsessed.
- 17:52 – How do I explain to protestants that they have tradition also?
- 23:45 – It seems like Catholics are inconsistent with their interpretation of the use of the word “until” in Scripture.
- 35:40 – How do Catholics reconcile the idea of a Catholic view of Jesus and Protestant view of Jesus?
- 44:21 – What exactly is tradition?
56 min - #12078 Is Catholicism Too Focused on Rules? A Catholic Response - Karlo Broussard
Dr. Karlo Broussard answers common objections and questions about Catholicism, including whether the Church is too focused on rules, how to explain to Protestants that they also rely on tradition, and whether Catholics interpret “until” inconsistently in Scripture. He also discusses reconciling Catholic and Protestant views of Jesus and clarifies what tradition means in the Catholic faith.
Questions Covered:
- 06:05 – Catholicism seems to be rules obsessed.
- 17:52 – How do I explain to protestants that they have tradition also?
- 23:45 – It seems like Catholics are inconsistent with their interpretation of the use of the word “until” in Scripture.
- 35:40 – How do Catholics reconcile the idea of a Catholic view of Jesus and Protestant view of Jesus?
- 44:21 – What exactly is tradition?
56 min
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