Swimming Upstream

Swimming Upstream

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Swimming Upstream episodes

  • 12: Where We Got the New Testament
    How was the New Testament formed? Who decided which books were inspired, and which books were not? What criteria did they use? I’ll be discussing these questions in today’s podcast. Resources: The Formation of the New Testament Canon The Canon of the New Testament: Its Origin, Development, and Significance The Canon of the New Testament […]
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  • Episode 12: Where We Got the New Testament

    How was the New Testament formed? Who decided which books were inspired, and which books were not? What criteria did they use? I’ll be discussing these questions in today’s podcast.

    Resources:

    • The Formation of the New Testament Canon
    • The Canon of the New Testament: Its Origin, Development, and Significance
    • The Canon of the New Testament (Catholic Encyclopedia)

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    • 11: Catholicism and Islam, Part 2
      In Part 2 of this two-part series, I look at the similarities and differences between Catholicism and Islam. I also discuss the question: “What should be the Catholic response to Islam?” (Hint: see Matthew 28:19-20.) Resources: Catholicism and Islam, Part 1 (The first podcast of this series) Should Catholics Fear Islam? (An article I discuss […]
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    • Episode 11: Catholicism and Islam, Part 2

      In Part 2 of this two-part series, I look at the similarities and differences between Catholicism and Islam. I also discuss the question: “What should be the Catholic response to Islam?” (Hint: see Matthew 28:19-20.)

      Resources:

      • Catholicism and Islam, Part 1 (The first podcast of this series)
      • Should Catholics Fear Islam? (An article I discuss in the podcast)
      • The Life of Muhammad (The definitive book on the founder of Islam – written just 100 years after his life)
      • Good Muslim/Bad Muslim (A great debate between two Catholics on the nature of what it means to be Muslim)
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      • 10: Catholicism and Islam, Part 1
        With the rise of radical Islamic terrorism, everyone’s talking about Islam. Among Catholics exists a wide variety of opinion regarding Islam: from complete acceptance and tolerance to declaring it diabolical. How should a Catholic view Islam and interact with Muslims? This is such a broad topic that I’m taking two episodes to discuss it. Part […]
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      • Episode 10: Catholicism and Islam, Part 1

        With the rise of radical Islamic terrorism, everyone’s talking about Islam. Among Catholics exists a wide variety of opinion regarding Islam: from complete acceptance and tolerance to declaring it diabolical. How should a Catholic view Islam and interact with Muslims? This is such a broad topic that I’m taking two episodes to discuss it. Part 1 will mostly focus on discussing the sources of Islamic belief and the differences between Muhammad and Jesus.

        Resources:

        • Should Catholics Fear Islam? (An article I discuss in the podcast)
        • The Life of Muhammad (The definitive book on the founder of Islam – written just 100 years after his life)
        • Good Muslim/Bad Muslim (A great debate between two Catholics on the nature of what it means to be Muslim)

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        • 9: Comparing MLB Ballparks
          I recently went on a road trip with my son and daughter to some different MLB ballparks, and so I thought I’d compare the ballparks I’ve visited over the years: the good (Progressive Field, Camden Yards), the bad (Tropicana Field, RFK Stadium), and the boring (Riverfront, Three Rivers).  
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        • Episode 9: Comparing MLB Ballparks

          I recently went on a road trip with my son and daughter to some different MLB ballparks, and so I thought I’d compare the ballparks I’ve visited over the years: the good (Progressive Field, Camden Yards), the bad (Tropicana Field, RFK Stadium), and the boring (Riverfront, Three Rivers).

           

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        • 8: Why Are People Leaving the Catholic Church?
          Millions of people have left the Catholic Church in the past few decades. Why? We all have our guesses, but in this episode I look at some of the actual numbers to see what reasons former Catholics give for leaving the Church. I also give some suggestions on how to bring them back. Resources: Infographic: […]
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        • Episode 8: Why Are People Leaving the Catholic Church?

          Millions of people have left the Catholic Church in the past few decades. Why? We all have our guesses, but in this episode I look at some of the actual numbers to see what reasons former Catholics give for leaving the Church. I also give some suggestions on how to bring them back.

          Resources:

          • Infographic: Mass Exodus
          • Faith in Flux: Pew Research Center Study
          • A Church that Repels Instead of Attracts: The Latest Pew Research Findings
          • How Great We Aren’t – The Catholic Church in America Today

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          Swimming Upstream is a podcast about life, liberty, and the pursuit of holiness. Hosted by Eric Sammons.