In continuation of our series on the Papacy, Justin Hibbard addresses St. Peter’s role as the leader of the Apostles and the early Church. Why does the Catholic Church claim that St. Peter was the first Pope, even though we don’t see such a title in Scripture? Discover the Biblical evidence that supports Jesus giving this authority and the way in which Peter leads the Church after Jesus’ ascension.

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SHOW NOTES:

* Protestant Scholars Admit Peter Is the Rock

* Pope Peter by Joe Heschmeyer

* Capturing Christianity - The Case FOR the Papacy w/ Joe Heschmeyer

Justin Hibbard begins a new series on The Papacy. Learn why the Papacy is the most distinctly Catholic practice, rooted deep in Scripture. In this episode, Justin dives deep into the Jewish practices that serve as the foundation for why Jesus established a leader for His Church.

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* Video: The Jewish Roots of the Papacy with Dr. Brant Pitre

* Video: Rosh Hashanah Shofar Blowing

* Episode 4 - The Ark of the Covenant

* Video: Ark of the Covenant EXPLAINED | Finding Jesus Christ in the Tabernacle of Moses

* Video: Babylonian Conquest and Destruction of the First Temple

* Video: A Temple in Flames The Final Battle for Jerusalem and the Destruction of the Second Temple

* Episode 94 - Marian Typography

Justin Hibbard is joined by Paul Rose - a Catholic convert and creator of Sing the Hours. In this episode, you’ll hear Paul talk about his upbringing in an evangelical home and how it served as a catalyst for his conversion to Catholicism; his enthusiasm for proper music in liturgy and how that can be transformative and transcendental in the Mass; and his love for the Liturgy of the Hours and praying the Psalms. The interview concludes with Paul and Justin singing the Midday prayer together.

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SHOW NOTES:

* Sing the Hours Website

* Sing the Hours on YouTube

* Chants and Rants on YouTube

* Paul Rose’s Interview on the The Journey Home

* Video: Why Catholic Interview of Paul Rose

How can Christians change the world? Do we have to engage in politics in order to make a difference? In conclusion of the series Catholicism & Politics, Justin Hibbard gives three practical suggestions on how Catholics can change the world.

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SHOW NOTES:

* The Asbury Outpouring

* Thousands gathered for massive Eucharistic Procession on the streets of Indianapolis

* World Youth Day: Hearing God’s Whisper

* Hot Take: This is the best time to be a Christian

Why is it that the Church seems to thrive the most when it has the least temporal power and is persecuted the greatest? In continuation of the series on Catholicism & Politics, Justin Hibbard explores three times where the Catholic Church’s power and prominence led to disunity and evil atrocities. Why is there a correlation of power and corruption, and what are the principles of the upside down Kingdom of Heaven?

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SHOW NOTES:

* The Story of Saint Lawrence

* Church History by Eusebius

* Early Christian Schisms - The Council of Nicaea - Extra History - Part 3

* The Great Schism of 1054: How the Church Became Divided | Church History

* Why were there three popes at the same time? - Joëlle Rollo-Koster

* Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History | The Price of Progress

How much power should we give to our leaders? Or is the more important question: what are the characteristics we should scrutinize to whom we give power? In continuation of the series Catholicism and Politics, Justin Hibbard explores the notion of leadership, specifically as it relates to one’s character and the power given to them.

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SHOW NOTES:

* Cuban Missile Crisis: John F. Kennedy’s Address to the Nation

* AP News: You always hear about the ‘nuclear football.’ Here’s the behind-the-scenes story

* I’m Just a Bill - Schoolhouse Rock

* Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton

* On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History by Thomas Carlyle

* Reuters: Pope Francis Says He Didn’t Want to be Pope

Throughout history, religious groups have sought to prioritize politics to gain control over a society. In continuation on our series on Catholicism and Politics, Justin Hibbard retells two cautionary tales of how religious groups sought to crown a king, only to compromise their morals and become pawns of those political leaders.

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SHOW NOTES:

* The Story of Agrippa from a Jewish Perspective

* Josephus: Death of Agrippa

* Rise of the Religious Right Part 1

* Rise of the Religious Right Part 2

In a new series on Catholicism and Politics, Justin Hibbard explores the politics of Jesus by looking at his conversation regarding paying the controversial head tax to the Roman government. How does Jesus resist three particular political temptations, how is his position revolutionary without actually starting a political revolution?

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SHOW NOTES:

* Judas the Galilean - Jewish Encyclopedia

* Four Views of Judaism

* Arguing about Politics - Sermon by Dr. Timothy Keller

In this special episode of Why Catholic, Justin Hibbard is joined by Casey Allison - a fellow Catholic convert. Casey, her husband, and her nine children served as Church of Christ missionaries to Cambodia. However, after a fellow missionary converted to Catholicism, Casey began to explore the Catholic faith ultimately deciding she wanted to become Catholic as well. In this episode, Casey shares the challenges with her husband’s porn addiction and her work to help spouses who are going through the same battles.

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SHOW NOTES:

* Come Awake - Casey Allison’s Website

* Pints with Aquinas: Breaking Free From Pornography w/ Fr. Sean Kilcawley

* Father Shawn Kilkalway YouTube Channel

Why Catholic celebrates its 100th episode with submissions from Why Catholic listeners. Hear perspectives, personal stories, and questions from listeners from a diverse background.

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SHOW NOTES:

* The Coming Home Network

* On the Journey with Matt, Ken, and Kenny

* Catechism of the Catholic Church - Wounds to Unity

* Episode 21 - Interview with Amy Thomas - the Catholic Pilgrim

* The Catholic Pilgrim

* Quotes from the Church Fathers on Various Subjects

* Episode 101 - Interview with Casey Allison - Missionary to Cambodia becomes Catholic