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- #12077 How to Refute the Claim That Jesus Have Brothers? - Karlo Broussard
Dr. Karlo Broussard answers key questions on Catholicism, including how to refute the claim that Jesus had brothers, why marriage is indissoluble while salvation can be lost, and what the Catholic mysteries are. He also discusses whether Protestants misuse the term “altar,” their culpability regarding mortal sin, how to handle anti-Catholic rants at Protestant funerals, and what the Syllabus of Errors controversy is about.
Questions Covered:
- 05:54 – Help me respond to Protestants who say that Jesus had brothers.
- 13:23 – Our marriage to Christ can be dissolved and we can lose our salvation. But the marriage sacrament cannot be dissolved. Why the inconsistency?
- 19:57 – What are the Catholic mysteries?
- 29:29 – Protestants use the word “altar” a lot during their services or when they preach. He thinks they are incorrect to use it like they do, because an altar means sacrifice, and everything they do at “the altar” is misrepresenting.
- 40:57 – What is the culpability of Protestants with regard to mortal sin? They may not be aware that something is a mortal sin.
- 47:41 – I attended a protestant funeral and at the end, the pastor went on an anti-Catholic rant.
- 52:26 – My co-worker says the modern church is part of the syllabus of errors. What’s that all about?
55 min - #12077 How to Refute the Claim That Jesus Have Brothers? - Karlo Broussard
Dr. Karlo Broussard answers key questions on Catholicism, including how to refute the claim that Jesus had brothers, why marriage is indissoluble while salvation can be lost, and what the Catholic mysteries are. He also discusses whether Protestants misuse the term “altar,” their culpability regarding mortal sin, how to handle anti-Catholic rants at Protestant funerals, and what the Syllabus of Errors controversy is about.
Questions Covered:
- 05:54 – Help me respond to Protestants who say that Jesus had brothers.
- 13:23 – Our marriage to Christ can be dissolved and we can lose our salvation. But the marriage sacrament cannot be dissolved. Why the inconsistency?
- 19:57 – What are the Catholic mysteries?
- 29:29 – Protestants use the word “altar” a lot during their services or when they preach. He thinks they are incorrect to use it like they do, because an altar means sacrifice, and everything they do at “the altar” is misrepresenting.
- 40:57 – What is the culpability of Protestants with regard to mortal sin? They may not be aware that something is a mortal sin.
- 47:41 – I attended a protestant funeral and at the end, the pastor went on an anti-Catholic rant.
- 52:26 – My co-worker says the modern church is part of the syllabus of errors. What’s that all about?
55 min - #12076 How to Refute the Accusations of Catholic Cannibalism and More - Joe Heschmeyer
Joe Heschmeyer answers key Catholic questions, including why Catholics don’t baptize by full submersion, how to defend the Pope against Orthodox objections, and whether the Filioque was a corruption or development. He also refutes accusations of cannibalism, explains early Church views on the papacy, and discusses if Catholics can disagree with the pope without being excommunicated.
Questions Covered:
- 03:07 – Why do Catholics not do full submersion baptism?
- 12:40 – How does the Church defend the Pope from Orthodox objects, specifically Vatican 1?
- 19:04 – The Filioque was a change, not a development and I think it was just wrong.
- 30:43 – How do you refute the accusations of cannibalism?
- 40:24 – Are the statements on the papacy from the Early Church simply honorific?
- 48:04 – I still struggle with disagreeing with the pope without getting excommunicated.
56 min - #12075 How Long Does Purgatory Last? Catholic Teaching Explained - Joe Heschmeyer
Joe Heschmeyer tackles thought-provoking questions from non-Catholics about key Catholic teachings. How long does purgatory last? Can we prove the Church’s claims about itself? Does the Catholic Church actually teach Sola Scriptura? And is Catholicism truly compatible with the Bible? Joe provides clear, well-reasoned answers rooted in Scripture, history, and Church teaching. Tune in for a compelling discussion that clarifies common misconceptions and deepens your understanding of the faith.
Questions Covered:
- 06:14 – How long does purgatory last?
- 19:26 – How can we realistically understand whether the Church’s claims about itself are true?
- 29:07 – I was close to coming back to Catholicism but then I heard about the 3 different revelations and I came to the conclusion that the Church essentially teaches Sola Scriptura.
- 44:44 – I’m not Catholic because if you follow the bible then you can’t be Catholic.
56 min - #12074 Did First-Century Jews Expect the Messiah to Be Divine? - Jimmy Akin
In this episode, Jimmy Akin answers a variety of thought-provoking questions about Catholicism. How should Catholics respond when someone says, “We can agree to disagree” in an apologetics conversation? What’s the difference between consulting mediums and engaging in prophetic prayer? Did first-century Jews expect the Messiah to be divine? Why doesn’t the Church intervene to help practicing Catholic couples avoid divorce? Other key topics include whether animal predation is a consequence of original sin, the Jewish lineage of modern Israel, confession for RCIA candidates, and the meaning behind the phrase “we dare to say” before the Our Father. Tune in for insightful Catholic answers!
Question Covered:
- 02:40 – How does a Catholic respond to the phrase “we can agree to disagree” when in an apologetics conversation?
- 07:09 – We know the CCC says we shouldn’t talk to mediums, but we can do prophetic prayer. How do I explain the difference to someone who visits mediums?
- 19:08 – Did the Jewish people of the first century expect a divine messiah?
- 28:55 – I’m going through a divorce. We are still both practicing Catholics. Why can’t the Church intervene to help us work it out?
- 39:23 – Is animal predation a consequence of original sin?
- 42:14 – Are the Jews in the current state of Israel the same Jews of the tribe of Judah?
- 47:56 – Is it true that a person going through RCIA could go to confession but won’t receive absolution until lent?
- 51:19 – I’m a new Catholic. Why does the priest say “we dare to say” right before the Our Father prayer?
56 min - #12073 Was the Power of Binding and Loosing Meant to Continue? and More - Jimmy Akin
In this episode, Jimmy Akin tackles a wide range of thought-provoking questions on Catholicism, from biblical authority to moral theology. He explains whether the power of binding and loosing was meant to continue indefinitely, how the Church supports veterans burdened by war, and whether suffering requires consciousness. He also addresses apologetics strategies, the rationale behind infant baptism, and why we call Jesus’ return the “Second Coming.” Other key topics include attending ecumenical services, the possibility of Jesus manifesting in different cultures, the moral distinction between contraception and medical technology, and whether polygamy was ever part of God’s permissive will.
Questions Covered:
- 04:19 – Was the power of binding and loosing meant to be passed down indefinitely?
- 14:16 – How does the Church minister to veterans who carry the burden of the memories of war?
- 20:11 – Does suffering necessitate consciousness?
- 22:35 – Could we use historical claims in favor of Catholicism as an apologetical strategy?
- 29:10 – How do I explain the idea of infant baptism to a protestant who is considering Catholicism?
- 36:01 – Why do we refer to Jesus returning as the second coming if technically it would be the third if we count his resurrection as another coming?
- 40:57 – I’m moving to a retirement community where they only offer one mass a month and don’t have the ability to drive. Is it okay for me to attend ecumenical services?
- 44:18 – Could Jesus have manifested through a different cultural lens in other places of the world?
- 46:28 – If technologies like contraception are bad then how come other technologies like pacemakers are good and permissible?
- 51:59 – Was polygamy a part of God’s permissive will?
56 min - #12072 Why Is Missing Mass a Mortal Sin? & Other Catholic Questions - Fr. Matthew Spencer
This episode tackles deep theological and moral questions, including God’s will vs. free will, Mary’s perpetual virginity and birth pains, missing Mass as a mortal sin, and offering suffering to God. Plus, insights on cheating, birth control in medical cases, and why God allows the devil power. Don’t miss this engaging discussion!
Questions Covered:
- 04:48 – How is it fair that God imposes his will on us.
- 17:13 – Is cheating on college exams and quizzes immoral?
- 21:01 – Where in the Bible can I find Mary’s perpetual virginity, and Assumption?
- 24:22 – What circumstances would it be OK to celebrate defunct rites of Mass? 36:09 – Did Mary have birth pains
- 40:34 – Why is missing Sunday Mass a Mortal Sin?
- 42:59 – How can I offer my physical suffering up to God?
- 33:01 – What happens to our free will when we go to Heaven?
- 45:17 – Daughter in law diagnosed with Diabetes and she is very afraid to get pregnant because she will have to stop taking her medication. Is there an alternative to birth control? Or is birth control permitted in this case?
- 48:49 – Why does God allow the devil to have power in the temporal world?
- 51:39 – Can the souls in hell ask for forgiveness?
56 min - #12071 The Holy Family and the Boyhood of Jesus - Steve Ray
Steve Ray answers key questions about Jesus, from His meeting with John the Baptist and being called Rabbi to His time in the Temple and the differences in the Nativity accounts. Plus, is February dedicated to the Holy Family or the Passion of the Lord? Find out in this deep dive into Scripture and tradition!
- Questions Covered:
- 22:58 – Is February the month of the holy family, or the Passion of the Lord?
- 33:34 – When did Jesus meet John the Baptist?
- 36:23 – How did Jesus get the title Rabbi?
- 42:23 – Was Jesus being disobedient when he stayed back to teach in the Temple?
- 46:28 – How to reconcile differences in the Bible narratives regarding Jesus’ Birth?
56 min - #12070 Why Do Catholics Believe Tradition Is Divinely Inspired? Plus More - Jimmy Akin
Jimmy Akin dives into big questions on Cain’s fear of others in Genesis, praying to deceased loved ones, Mary’s perpetual virginity in Ezekiel 44:2, and Catholic tradition vs. Sola Scriptura—plus a weird question on killer whales and human flesh!
Questions Covered:
- 01:38 – Gen 4:14 Who is Cain referring to when saying others will kill him? Weren’t they the only other humans alive?
- 04:51 – Do our prayers directly affect and change what happens in heaven?
- 12:56 – Could you elaborate on Ez. 44:2? How does this relate to Mary and her perpetual virginity?
- 20:19 – My mother passed away a week ago. Can I pray to her?
- 22:31 – Are we allowed to question the pope on issues that he has never declared infallibly?
- 28:53 – Could a killer whale get a taste for human flesh?
- 30:40 – Why do Catholics hold to tradition as divinely inspired?
- 40:21 – Can Sola Scriptura be used as just a tool for Catholics?
- 51:03 – What do you think happened on Holy Saturday? Did Christ’s suffering intensify?
- 52:12 – Can you expound on what Catholics can believe in regards to polygenism?
56 min - #12069 Does Attending a Chaldean or Melkite Liturgy Fulfill My Sunday Obligation? - Jimmy Akin
Jimmy Akin tackles fascinating Catholic questions, from Sunday obligation at Eastern liturgies to Eucharistic reverence, transubstantiation, Adam & Eve, public schools, and the best Bible translation. Don’t miss this deep dive into faith and theology!
Questions Covered:
- 04:09 – Could there be apostolic traditions that are passed on by other means than written word or speech?
- 12:07 – I think I got a piece of the Eucharist in my hair. How would I go about disposing of and cleaning my hair without desecrating the Eucharist?
- 16:19 – I’m Roman Catholic, would my Sunday obligation be fulfilled if I attend liturgies at Chaldean or Melkite churches?
- 18:12 – Can you pray for your own conception and it actually have any effect?
- 21:47 – What is substance in the case of transubstantiation? Where does the change occur, Physically or spiritually?
- 28:56 – Are public schools anti-Catholic or do they have anti-Catholic roots?
- 34:55 – If Adam and Eve were the first people, how do we explain all the pagan people who were not aware of them?
- 41:36 – What is the best English translation of the Bible?
- 46:41 – What was the sin of Ham in Genesis?
- 51:30 – Have you ever explored the cultural customs of using the Lord’s name in vain? Is prevalent in our culture but what about others?
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