Dr. Karlo

This episode examines whether Christ established an infallible teaching authority beyond the apostles, challenging the doctrine of sola scriptura through Scripture and early Church evidence.

Wes Huff recently argued that Scripture is sufficient because it alone is the “speech of God.” In this episode, Karlo examines his argument step-by-step and explain why it ultimately fails.

Is religious belief really just a “cop-out” for people who don’t want to think? In this episode, I respond to the popular atheist slogan “Religion… because thinking is hard” by exploring what belief actually is and that Christian belief does involve careful, hard intellectual work.

Is calling Mary the Mother of God biblical? This episode explores key passages like Luke 1:43 and Galatians 4:4, along with early Christian testimony and even Reformers like Martin Luther and John Calvin, to show why this ancient title flows directly from Scripture and historic Christian belief.

TRANSCRIPT:

The Council of Ephesus in A.D. 431 declared Mary to be the Theotokos—the God-bearer. In other words, it proclaimed Mary to be the Mother of God.

But should a Bible Christian believe that? Is there any evidence from Scripture that Mary is the Mother of God?

Stick around—and you’ll find out.

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In this episode of Dr. Karlo, Karlo Broussard reflects on his journey from Cajun musician to Catholic apologist while discussing evangelization, the papacy, Protestantism, philosophy, and the intellectual coherence of the Catholic faith.

In this episode, Karlo Broussard responds to Gavin Ortlund by defending Marian prayer and the Catholic practice of invoking the saints.

In this episode, Karlo Broussard responds to thinkers like Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens, challenging the claim that evolution’s randomness eliminates the need for God by showing that chance actually presupposes an underlying order or design. Drawing on classical philosophy and Thomas Aquinas, I argue that evolutionary processes can fit within divine providence, rather than undermine it.

Is James 2:24 about being justified before God—or just in the sight of others? In this episode, I break down key Protestant objections and show why James’s teaching on faith and works points to a real, grace-enabled justification before God, not mere human vindication.

Dr. Karlo features a crossover conversation unpacking the biblical case for baptism’s role in salvation, responding to common objections and highlighting its connection to forgiveness, new life, and union with Christ.

Are the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ miracles reliable history—or later legend? In this video, we explore ancient sources, skeptical critics, and historical criteria to uncover whether Jesus’ reputation as a miracle worker stands up to serious scrutiny.