Considering Catholicism

Over the last half century, the Catholic Church in America has shrunk and Catholicism has lost influence. Why? Part 1 of a two-part episode.

Greg's Protestant friend Ed brings up all the arguments that he's heard that Catholicism isn't real Christianity.

This installment of the Worldviews series asks whether we can make our lives, and our world, anything we want it to be through the power of technology.

What makes cathedrals special? And how do they fit into the life of the Catholic Church?

Is Catholic devotion to the saints pagan idolatry? Greg and his Protestant friend Ed talk about the saints.

Greg and his Protestant friend Ed talk about the sacrament of confession and reconciliation.

A conversation with the new president of the Paulist Fathers, Father René Constanza, about his journey of faith and the Paulist mission of evangelization and culture to the people of North America.

This second installment in the Worldviews series examines a "nice" God whose primary purpose is to make you happy, on your terms.

What are some of the practical challenges that church musicians face when planning and leading worship in their congregations? In this second part of the conversation between Ed and Audrey, they talk about volunteers, expectations, and generations. For the first part of the conversation, see Episode 17 in the podcast library.

How and why is the music different in Catholic and Protestant churches? Part 1 of a conversation with two experienced professionals, one from each tradition. Ed Schief, representing Evangelical Protestantism and Audrey Thomas, representing Catholicism.