“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?

“Does Purgatory Undermine Jesus’ Sacrifice?” This episode explores the relationship between Jesus’ sacrifice and the concept of purgatory, addressing whether it diminishes His atonement. Additionally, we delve into questions about the nature of salvation, the significance of the Eucharist, and the practices surrounding communion and adoration.

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Questions Covered:

• 05:45 – If Jesus’ death on the cross was sufficient to take away all sin, and all the punishment for sin, then why would anyone need to suffer for sins after death, like in purgatory? Wouldn’t purgatory be an insult to what Jesus already accomplished?
• 19:24 – I think Catholicism preaches a different Jesus and a different salvation. Specific issue about salvation on eternal security?
• 34:40 – Is the Eucharist the end all be all?
• 47:17 – Why can’t the soul in purgatory pray for themselves?
• 51:49 – Where does the practice of kneeling for communion come from and where did adoration come from?

“Do Some Orthodox Traditions Allow for Multiple Marriages?” This episode explores the nuances of Catholic and Orthodox relations, addressing questions like which Church Fathers and Councils support the Papacy, the historical split between the two churches, and how to respond to those drawn to Orthodoxy. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics.

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Questions Covered:

• 04:55 – What Fathers and Councils should I read that support the Papacy?
• 11:26 – Who led the parting of the Orthodox church with the Catholic church? What was the key disagreement?
• 16:15 – How can I respond to someone who feels that they are being led from Catholicism into Orthodoxy?
• 30:00 – Do some Orthodox traditions allow for more than one marriage?
• 40:40 – Are we allowed to take communion if a Catholic attends an Eastern Orthodox Church?
• 42:41 – Does it affect our Salvation if we don’t believe in a Catholic church teaching?
• 52:22 – What is the difference or similarity between Eastern Orthodox or Catholics disagree with their leaders’ teachings?

“Why stay Catholic if Orthodox have valid sacraments and papacy?” This episode explores the unique aspects of Catholicism, addressing questions like the interpretation of Jesus’ image in Catholicism compared to Orthodoxy and whether it’s acceptable to disagree with a priest on teachings. Join us for a thoughtful examination of faith and tradition.

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Questions Covered:

• 03:51 – Why stay Catholic if the Orthodox have valid sacraments?
• 12:25 – The images of Jesus tend to be the same in Orthodox Churches. Why does His image seem to be up for interpretation in Catholicism?
• 17:14 – Is it ever okay to disagree with your priest about a Catholic teaching?
• 19:50 – Since Catholics need to believe in the Papacy, how can the Orthodox be in communion?
• 29:25 – Why is it a big deal that the Orthodox don’t accept the Papacy since they accept everything else?
• 36:30 – Why is there an emphasis on the need to believe in the Assumption or the Immaculate conception?
• 44:30 – Why would it matter if you are Orthodox or Catholic, if we both can be in heaven?
• 49:37 – How can one Pope claim he couldn’t add the filioque to the creed and another claimed he could?

“Can you clarify the Fall of Man?” This episode delves into the complexities of humanity’s original sin, exploring how Lucifer’s fall relates to Christ’s incarnation. Additionally, we tackle intriguing questions about the identity of the woman mentioned in 2 John, the credibility of the Targum Neofiti, and the implications of Old Testament commands.

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Questions Covered:

• 01:57 – Guadalupe Radio… The fall of man sounds circular to me. Can you help clarify it? Lucifer falls because he knew God would become man. Then he causes man to fall thus Christ becomes man.
• 15:06 – A BYU scholar claims he knows who the name is in 2 John 1. He said it’s a woman named Eclecta and his conclusion came from reading the letter of St. Clement. What are your thoughts on this and What is the Catholic position on who she is?
• 22:49 – What is Q? What is the evidence behind it?
• 36:05 – In the OT the Israelites were told to kill all men women and children in the promised land. Is it too far a stretch to connect this with Christ wanting us to kill off all sin within us?
• 46:10 – How credible is the Targum Neofiti? What do we as Catholics know about it?
• 52:10 – What is ‘this’ in Matthew 16:18 that Jesus built his Church on?

“What is the Mark of the Beast in Revelation?” In this episode, we explore this intriguing question alongside topics such as the implications of electrical implants as potential marks and the interpretation of Ephesians 4:29. Join us as we delve into these thought-provoking discussions and more.

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Questions Covered:

• 01:35 – What is the Mark of Beast in Revelation?
• 12:50 – Could electrical implants in the body be the mark?
• 24:30 – I don’t think the Catholic Jesus fulfills 1 John 1:9 and Hebrew 10:12-14.
• 44:45 – When the Old Testament says the Lord appears to different people, what would that look like?
• 49:06 – What Catholic Bible do you recommend?
• 52:20 – Could you explain what Ephesians 4:29 means?