| S03 E11 | In this Thinking Faith Q&A episode, Deacon Eric Gurash and Dr. Brett Salkeld answer questions from grade nine and ten students at Miller Catholic High School in Regina about faith, Scripture, and salvation. This week, they explore how to discern when Jesus speaks literally or symbolically, and whether anyone can be certain of heaven, offering a hopeful perspective on faith, mercy, and trust in God.

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00:00 Introduction and Overview

05:08 Classroom Questions

06:33 Literal vs. Symbolic Interpretation

11:35 The Bread of Life Discourse

18:58 Trust and Understanding

22:30 How can we know we're going to heaven?

25:16 Understanding God's Mercy and Judgment

26:59 The Concept of Final Judgment

27:33 Particular vs. Final Judgment

28:36 Hope and Confidence in Salvation

30:35 The Question of Hell

31:55 Rationalizing Evil Deeds

36:10 Faith and Science: Creation and the Big Bang

37:19 Interpreting Genesis and Scientific Theories

46:52 The Role of Faith and Science in Understanding Creation

48:54 Conclusion and Future Discussions