“Is ecumenism compromising doctrine?” This question leads to a discussion on the goals of ecumenism and whether it involves compromising with Protestant beliefs. Other topics include the Church’s relationship with modern culture, the historical and biblical basis for apostolic authority, and the theological implications of God’s actions in the stories of David and Bathsheba.

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Questions Covered:

• 01:41 – What is the goal of Ecumenism? Is it us compromising on doctrine with Protestants?
• 11:00 – Do you think the Church should change with modern culture or stand apart from it?
• 17:40 – How can we demonstrate historically and biblically that the apostles passed on their authority to bishops?
• 29:04 – Why did God create man alone when he knew he would create woman after?
• 40:53 – Why did God take out his anger on David and Bathsheba’s first baby?
• 49:15 – Why does freemasonry have an appeal that Catholicism doesn’t have, and why is Catholicism better?

“How can couples avoid bitterness?” Respect and patience are essential in nurturing relationships. In this episode, Rose Sweet shares her personal journey and offers insights on seeking understanding, addressing disrespect, and maintaining perspective. She also discusses coping strategies through art and the challenges of navigating annulment processes within marriage.

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Questions Covered:

• 29:01 – Through my marital difficulties I coped with it through doing art.
• 33:03 – After going through all of that, how did you pick up the pieces and move on after your husband passed?
• 35:21 – I’m civilly married to my wife. We’re both Catholic. She and her first husband have tried to go through the annulment process but one of the witnesses died. Another time another witness would not cooperate. We’d like to try again but a little reluctant given the previous difficulties. Do you have any advice? We do not receive Communion because my wife’s first marriage is not annulled.
• 43:24 – I can relate to your story and had a similar experience. I had to learn to detach with love when he went from alcohol to crack.
• 48:02 – I’m having a problem with patience with my spouse. I’m married to a schismatic. I don’t think I’d call myself bitter, but I’m getting tired of it. I’m a former schismatic myself.
• 50:49 – To get through our difficulties I increased my adoration time.

“Can the Pope become an antipope?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of papal authority and the implications of heretical statements. Additionally, the episode addresses why Pope Leo can’t grant permission regarding a new bishop, the historical context of how bishops became popes, and the origins of conclaves.

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Questions Covered:

• 04:58 – Why can’t Pope Leo grant permission about the new Bishop?
• 17:07 – I have heard that if the Pope made a heretical statement, he would become an anti-pope. Is this true and could it happen?
• 21:35 – Do you have an opinion on Pope Leo visiting the US?
• 29:30 – How did the Bishops of Peter’s time become Pope? Give him the Peter and the Eucharist books
• 40:50 – How did conclaves come to be?
• 45:06 – When do you think the Didache was likely written? Any one of Joe’s books…
• 49:47 – What is the difference between the Papacy and the Orthodox Patriarch?
• 51:53 – When do we know the Pope is speaking Ex Cathedra and how many times has he?
• 54:00 – What is the tradition behind the headgear of pope and cardinals?