Polycarp's Paradigm

Now that we've seen that the Eucharist is Jesus Christ under the appearance of bread and wine, where can we find the Eucharist? How does bread become God, but still look like bread?

To answer these questions we look to the Early Church Fathers and St. Thomas Aquinas as we explore Apostolic Succession and Transubstantiation.

Either a damnable lie or the most sacred truth... Either a way toward idolatry, or the way to worship... This is what is at stake in conversations about the Eucharist!

What is the Eucharist? Why is it so important? What is the central truth of Christianity and how does the Eucharist fit into it?

In this episode, the framework of this conversation will be set as we journey toward understanding this sublime mystery.

Now that you understand why we ought to be devoted to Mary, where she is in Scripture, and what the Church teaches about Mary, you are probably wondering how to practically be devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary. In this episode, I will share practical tips on how to foster this great devotion.

What the Church teaches about Mary protects and promotes what is to be believed about Jesus Christ. In this episode you will learn the four Marian dogmas and how I came to understand them.

What a privilege to interview my own mom! She grew up in Christian Science, raised the family Protestant, and became Catholic with my dad in 2018. A few mystical experiences have nurtured this path.

Here are a few resources she recommends for you all:

Steve Ray - https://www.catholicconvert.com/

Surprised by Truth - https://www.amazon.com/Surprised-Truth-Converts-Biblical-Historical/dp/0964261081/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=surprised+by+truth&qid=1557504405&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

Catholic Answers - https://www.catholic.com/

When the Church was Young: Voices of the Early Fathers by Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio (Dr. Italy) - https://www.crossroadsinitiative.com/product/when-the-church-was-young-voices-of-the-early-fathers/

In this episode, I take you through how my mind went from somewhat antagonistic towards the Blessed Virgin Mary as a Protestant to becoming devoted to her as a Catholic by seeing where Mary is in Scripture.

Key Links:

My book: "Thoughts of a Changed Mind: Letters from Father to Son" https://www.lulu.com/shop/search.ep?contributorId=1454232

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/polycarpsparadigm

Warning: You are about to tread into the deep waters of the Faith... Today, we ponder the mystery of the Incarnation and why we ought to be devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

What if having a devotion to Mary actually helps you know and follow Jesus Christ even better? What if your worship to God gets magnified through a devotion to Mary? What if Jesus wants you to be devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary?

Get to know me better in this episode as I walk you through my spiritual journey from being non-denominational, to reformed, to charismatic, to Catholic with the overall theme of deepening my friendship with Jesus Christ.

Hear the story, from the original source, of "The Martyrdom of Polycarp" which took place in AD 155.

Why the name "Polycarp's Paradigm"?

In this first episode you will discover why I named the show Polycarp's Paradigm, you will hear a little bit about my spiritual journey, and you'll be invited to explore further episodes of this brand new podcast. Enjoy!