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  • Catholic Answers Live - #12716 Can We Know God Is Personal Without Revelation? AMA: Dropped Calls - Joe Heschmeyer

    Can human reason alone lead us to the conclusion that God is personal, even without divine revelation? In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Catholic Answers apologists tackle deep philosophical and theological questions about God, authority, and the Church. The discussion explores whether Eastern Orthodoxy has a singular teaching authority comparable to the papacy, why Catholics often receive only the host and not the chalice at Communion, and whether extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion are sometimes overused. Additional topics include whether Adam was a single historical person or a group, how to evangelize someone immersed in New Age spirituality, and whether the early Church taught any doctrines no longer held today. A thoughtful conversation on Catholic theology, Church practice, and apologetics.

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    Questions Covered:

    • 12:36 – Is there a way to arrive at the conclusion of the personhood of God without resorting to revelation?  
    • 21:46 – Does Eastern Orthodoxy have a singular authority like we do? 
    • 29:07 – How come everyone takes the host for communion but not everyone gets the chalice? 
    • 32:07 – Are extraordinary ministers of holy communion only to be used in emergency situations? My priest doesn’t always give communion at mass. He lets the EMs do it. Is that an abuse? 
    • 39:35 – Was Adam one man or a group of men? 
    • 43:00 – How do you start a conversation with someone who’s kind of a “new age junkie?” Like they’re always looking for a spiritual high or buying the next big self-help book, but can’t be bothered to open the Gospels? 
    • 48:54 – Is there something that the early church believed in terms of doctrine that isn’t taught today? 
      • 56 min
    • EWTN Live - Andrew S. Kubick
      Fr. Mitch and Dr. Andrew S. Kubick transparently discuss medical ethics amid advances in technology, addressing gender issues, infertility, and human dignity in modern society.
      56 min
    • EWTN News Nightly - EWTN News Nightly | Wednesday, May 13, 2026
      Forty-five years later, Pope Leo recalls the assassination attempt on JP II on the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. Meanwhile, the Vatican warns the Society of St. Pius X that the planned consecrations of bishops will lead to excommunications. And we learn what's driving China's crackdown on Christians.
      27 min
    • Christ is the Answer Podcast - Christ is the Answer - May 13, 2026

      Program #729 The Fourth Commandment

      Series: The Ten Commandments

      Description: Instruction on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and other topics critical to those seeking answers to life’s greatest questions



      This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit christistheanswer.substack.com
      54 min
    • More 2 Life - More2Life: May 13, 2026: Fumbling Faith

      Are you going through a season where prayer feels like talking to the ceiling? Are you experiencing stumbling blocks on your faith journey because you’ve been hurt by someone or something that’s happened in your parish or in the Church? Have you been carrying anger at God over something he allowed to happen? Or maybe you feel guilty for something you’ve done and you’re wondering if God can forgive you? Is your spouse, your teen, your parent, or someone close to you pulling away from the faith, and you don't know whether to push, pull back, or just stay quiet?

      Dr. Greg and Lisa will help you solve your problems with relevant, relatable and achievable tools and solutions straight from the genius of the Theology of the Body. It is the life you were meant to live! To make a telecounseling appoint with Dr. Greg or one of his associates, call 800-274-4658.



      This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit more2life.substack.com
      56 min
    • The Family Room - Wait, That’s Weird!
      Guest: Anna Sonoda, licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and psychotherapist

      Licensed therapist and child safety expert Anna Sonoda returns to share her book, “Wait…That’s Weird:  Spotting Strange Behavior Together.” As the mother of five whose early career took her into prisons, Anna is determined to give us a toolbox to help protect our most vulnerable. 

      She breaks down complex ideas into catchy, memorable acronyms. For example, “predators run on G.A.S. – grooming, access, and space,” is easily taught to both adults and children. Anna shares her four stages of grooming as the “4F formula - flattery, favoritism, forbidden fruits, and fear” and teaches how we can spot a predator by explaining the difference between smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

      Anna’s enthusiasm gives us hope. She smashes myths by teaching the “Trojan Horse Tactic,” explaining that predators don’t burst through the gate, but work hard to become friends. Instead of focusing on “stranger danger,” she shares that studies show 90% of harm is caused by someone they know and trust. In Anna’s own words, “It’s time for prevention to lead the conversation. No parent should reach for help and realize they weren’t warned. I’m building a movement so families can recognize grooming, intervene early, and protect with confidence.”

      Guest biography: Anna Sonoda has experience in trauma recovery, mental health counseling, grooming education, and child abuse prevention. Educated at Emory University with a BA in Anthropology & French Studies and a Master’s in Social Work, Anna has been licensed since 2009. She has done clinical work with convicted sexual offenders, domestic violence offenders, and dual diagnosis clients and has presented at regional and national conferences. Anna practices in Atlanta, Georgia, and her work bridges research, clinical practice, and real-world solutions that parents and caregivers can use right away. 

      Resources:
      Anna Sonoda's website
      Downloadable resources (PDFs) and books
      Anna Sonoda on Substack
      Anna Sonoda's blog
      Article: "A child’s protection from grooming and abuse shouldn’t depend on geography"
      "Duck Duck Groom" episode of The Family Room with Anna Sonoda (aired Dec. 21, 2022)
      "Duck Duck Groom: A Guided Journal" episode of The Family Room with Anna Sonoda (aired Oct. 9, 2024)
      Grooming Laws 2026: A 50-State Comparative Table: Grooming / Enticement Statutes
      55 min
    • Son Rise Morning Show - Son Rise Morning Show 2026.05.13

      We’re less than a month away from Sacred Heart Radio’s 25th Anniversary banquet! June 13th at the Sharonville Convention Center, join Matt and Anna (and Paul!), along with keynote speaker and Mass celebrant Fr. Wade Menezes, Ken Craycraft, and bishops and priests who’ve been part of our mission, to celebrate a quarter century of sharing the Catholic Faith over the airwaves. Individual tickets are $150 to the banquet, and include dinner, wine, and dessert…. it’ll be an epic birthday celebration! Register here.

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      Happy feast of Our Lady of Fatima! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra to discuss what we can learn from modern accounts of Mary’s appearances. Other guests include Gary Zimak to reflect on how the apostles reacted to the Ascension, and Fr. Tad Pacholczyk to discuss why the Church stands against IVF in light of federal government efforts to promote it. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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      The Memorare

      Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.

      Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.

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      Fr. Tad Pacholczyk is online at ncbcenter.org.

      More about Fr. Ken Amadi and Church Life Africa can be found at ascensionpress.com.

      Derek Rotty, author of Praying with Sacred Art

      Dr. Marcus Peter, author of Not Finished Yet

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      3 hr 1 min

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