“Why do we need the apostles?” This episode explores the vital role of the apostles in our faith, along with questions about the necessity of praying to Mary and the saints, and how to address concerns about the relationship between Catholics and Jesus. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on these important topics and more.

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Questions Covered:

• 05:25 – My co-worker asked: Why do we even need the apostles?
• 15:41 – I’m in OCIA but I’m having trouble with Mary and the saints. To be Catholic do we need to pray to Mary and the saints?
• 20:30 – How do I respond to the claim that Catholics focus on religion and don’t have a relationship with Jesus?
• 43:15 – I just returned to the Faith and my son isn’t Catholic. How do I explain F.r James Martin giving the sacraments to two gay men?
• 52:00 – I’m coming into the Church. What does ‘confessing your sins to one another’ mean? My non-Catholic uncle raised the objection?

“Richard Dawkins Shook My Faith” This episode addresses concerns about doubt and belief, offering clarity on how to navigate challenges to your faith. Additionally, we explore how Jesus is the son of David and delve into the topic of papal succession, tracing the lineage from Peter to the current pope.

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Questions Covered:

• 06:55 – I just discovered Richard Dawkins and it has really shaken me. Can you help?
• 34:00 – My protestant friend asked me this. How is Jesus the son of David?
• 49:20 – Papal succession. How do you go from Peter to the current pope? Where do you see the beginning of the lineage?

“Can we hire psychics for missing persons?” This episode explores the Church’s stance on seeking psychic help, addressing whether this teaching stems from Jesus or the catechism. Additionally, we delve into Aquinas’ views on predestination versus Calvin’s, the implications of a new document on Mary, and the fate of souls at the Second Coming.

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Questions Covered:

• 01:52 – A priest told me that we should never hire a psychic to find a missing person. Is this a teaching directly from Jesus or does it come from the catechism?
• 14:42 – How does Aquinas’ view on predestination differ from Calvin’s?
• 29:33 – Can you clarify what this new document on Mary means?
• 38:30 – If Jesus comes tomorrow, what happens to the souls in purgatory and the souls on earth who are in friendship with Christ but have the stain of sin?
• 45:07 – What are the logical arguments for affirming that Jesus was who he said he was?