In this episode of A Reason For Hope Podcast, Dr. David Hajduk welcomes Monsignor Charles Pope, author of The Hell There Is, to discuss the often-overlooked Catholic teaching on Hell. They explore why the Catholic doctrine of eternal damnation matters for the Catholic faith today, and how the Church teaching on Hell is essential for understanding salvation, which was purchased for us by Jesus Christ. Monsignor shares insights from his ministry and writing, offering a challenging yet hopeful message for Catholic evangelization and Catholic hope.

We talk about the fear of the Lord, Catholic morality, and the “last things”—death, judgment, heaven, and hell—and how recovering this teaching can renew Catholic culture and help us engage in spiritual warfare with courage. Monsignor Pope reminds us that judgment is not meant to paralyze us with fear, but to call us to deeper faith and trust in God’s mercy, leading us to the joy of Heaven.

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⏰Timecode⏰

00:00 Introduction

02:22 Conversation Starts

03:07 The Role of Music in Monsignor's Faith and Vocation

05:45 The Neglect of Hell in Modern Teaching

10:37 Magnificat

11:17 Scapulars.com

12:02 Donate

13:51 Recovering the plot of Sacred Scripture

18:40 Misunderstandings about Hell

23:06 The Nature of God and Human Freedom

28:03 The Consequences of Rejecting the Doctrine of Hell

30:58 Universalism and Its Challenges

34:03 Dispelling Teaching about Hell as Fear Mongering

36:28 The Eternal Nature of Hell

41:26 The Importance of Liturgy and Sacraments

43:15 Restoring Balance: The Good News and Bad News