Ignition Episode #496 - Many of us know people -- perhaps even ourselves -- who identify as gay, lesbian, transgender, and so on. And many of us have an idea on what the Catholic perspective on these issues is. But what does the Catholic Church actually teach? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode.

What is the Catechism of the Catholic Church, who is it for, and what does it mean for the average person? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae discuss in this episode of Ignition!

Dr. Chris and Renae continue their deep dive into what we do and why we do it at the Mass, talking this episode about the sign of the Cross, the greeting, and why we begin by repenting of our sins. Plus, a little latin!

The Catholic Church teaches that the pope is in charge. But where does that authority come from? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae Kranz discuss in this episode.

The Catholic Church teaches that popes are infallible. Does that mean that popes are always right about everything, and if not, does that mean they can be wrong, and if so, can we disagree with them? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae discuss in this episode.

One of the most common sticking points for people when they think about what the Catholic Church is what it teaches about infallibility. But to paraphrase Inigo Montoyo, infallibility doesn't mean what you think it means. But what *does* it mean? And why does it matter? That's what Dr. Chris and Renae discuss this week!

Happy New Year! In this episode, Dr. Chris and Renae look to some of the "firsts" of the Bible: Jesus' first words in John's Gospel and God's first question in the Bible, and the first stories of the Bible and what they mean for us today.

Merry Christmas! In this episode of Ignition, Dr. Chris and Renae unpack the biblical account of the presentation of the baby Jesus in the Temple by Mary and Joseph, and what it means for us today.

Many of us know the basics of the Christmas story, but when you look closer at the details, you might be surprised at what you'll find! That's what Dr. Chris and Renae discuss in this episode.

Wondering which Bible to get for yourself or someone else? Dr. Chris and Renae discuss translations, editions, and which ones might be best for you!