Catholic Answers Live - Winamp (2024)

Questions Covered:08:30 – What happens to Pontius Pilate’s wife Claudia? Did she ever convert?12:48 – How can the Church say that there is no salvation outside the Church yet declare people saints like St. Gregory of Narek?16:13 – How did you come to believe in the intercession of saints and confessing sins to a priest? I’m protestant and having a hard time with it28:54 – What do you think of Catholics who say that Catholics have to support labor unions?36:24 – What are the benefits of being Catholic as opposed to being an atheist? And Why Catholicism instead of another denomination?43:45 – Since venial sin doesn’t send one to hell, would one still need Jesus if they’ve never committed a mortal sin?49:38 – As a Catholic how do we respond to the Black Hebrew Israelites who assert salvation due to race or culture?…

6/17/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:44 – In the Transformers, there are a team of Constructicons where 5 robots can combine to make one giant robot. According to the official character bio, the giant robot, Devastator, has a unique consciousness that is also a composite of all 5 unique, individual robot personalities. Do you think this is a good illustration of how God works, albeit being a Quintessence as opposed to a Trinity?08:40 – Chiropractic. Religion? New Age wooow? Scam?13:15 – Most Christians I know would say “light as a feather, stiff as a board” is demons. Because, you know… If it’s not demons, is there a natural explanation for why it works?16:50 – What do you think the likelihood is that we will meet beings from other realities that God created when we get to heaven? Or should we expect that this is the only reality, and the sole occupants of heaven will be from this space-time continuum?18:23 – Why did Jesus ascend into the sky and what happened to His body? Did it disappear or do he go to other planets or outer space?21:14 – Was it not a good idea for Johnny to take the bet with the devil in the song “Devil went down to Georgia”, given that the Church strongly encourages not conversing with the devil or demons, even though he won the bet?24:03 – If humans evolved from different humanoid species in the past, at what point did we gain a soul?29:07 – Why did Peter put on his clothes before jumping in the water?31:05 – In Tobit, Archangel Raphael states that it only seemed to Tobias that he was eating, but really did not. So did Raphael atomize the food he touched when having meals with Tobias or is there another explanation?How would someone be able to explain that Jesus really ate with his Apostles when Archangel Raphael only made it seem like it?36:35 – I wonder is it a sin to be psychic? My grandmother was a very gifted psychic and a devout Catholic. This created some issues when she was criticized by the priest at church.…

6/15/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:02:30 – I mean no disrespect with this question…. I noticed a few weeks ago that Jimmy was leaving the “g” off of words like “teachin” or “reasonin” and others. I can only assume that this is the normal dialect in Arkansas? Question. Is this change due to a conscious effort to return to his “roots” or is this an outcome of being immersed back into the Arkansas dialect through local conversations? Love Mysterious World and Cy’s awkward Dad joke sense of humor.08:17 – In the very first Weird Questions I listened to, Jimmy answered a question asking if a man was teleported back in time to 5 BC, what obligations he would have to do in order to worship God properly. Now, let me ask the reverse of that. Suppose a man from 500BC was in stasis for thousands of years and wakes up when a group of archaeologists discover him. I imagine the option to be baptized and confirmed would be just as open to him as to any other man (provided he knows what the sacraments and the Gospel mean), but if the man were to die after his waking up in the 21st century without having done these things, what would be the state of his soul?11:31 – We have a ghost where I work….and I wouldn’t have believed it if I hadn’t seen and heard it with my own eyes. A coworker recently got a spirit box and it has picked up some interesting things but I wasn’t there when they were using it. Do those things (spirit boxes} have any legitimacy to them?16:40 – Just wondering if you can address something that kept coming to my mind while listening to Mysterious World (AA 1025) If so thanks. My question is not directly related but it made me think about Bella Dodd and her impact related to infiltration in the church along with her conversation. I just want to hear your thoughts on this. On a side note I really enjoy your work but I particularly enjoy Mysterious World!!!19:31 – Are there any conditions that must be met for the devil to possess someone? In Other words, are there any characteristics of a person that would need to be present in order for that person to be possessed by a demon?28:57 – Did Jesus ever get bitten by mosquitos, ticks! Lice or other blood-feeding pests? And if so what would the implications be of these creatures potentially being the first among creation to receive the precious blood of Christ? I tend to think about this when hiking in deep quiet woods and swarmed by a fog of billions of mosquitos with nothing apparently to eat but me. Perhaps they cannot starve to death and are in a sense immortal?33:25 – So I read a book about a guy that whenever he dies he is reborn but with all the memories of his previous lives.My question is that if he became a priest in one of his lives would that end at his death, or would he technically still be a priest in every life after that?35:16 – Who invented smoking? More importantly, how did people discover that inhaling burning fumes from various herbs feels good?39:27 – Can the belief in djinn be incorporated into the Catholic worldview? And if so, how would this affect the categories of alien and demon by adding a third possible explanation of unexplained phenomenon?44:35 – What is Baphomet?48:45 – My son, Jonathan would like like a deep dive on Angelic swords (Genesis 3:24) Did the angels forge them? Are they still around? Did God invent swords?51:42 – Would it be a stretch or not from a Catholic perspective to say that both Multiple Personality Disorder and Rabies are different ways in which demonic activity can manifest? I.e. The Personalities of those with MPD actually being demons in disguise waiting for the right moment to strike or rabies being a disease that could evolve into a form of demonic possession that can manifest in various animals…

6/14/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:04:03 – Does the trial of Pope Formosus disprove Papal Infallibility?10:50 – Does time exist in the Church triumphant and the Church suffering as it does for the Church militant?17:56 – How can we explain to an animal rights activist that humans have greater value and dignity?24:36 – What’s the morality of interacting with algorithms that can influence others to encounter questionable material?31:09 – I want to start defending the faith. How do I defend the words “Praying to” when referring to Mary?36:42 – What is the Catholic perspective of the orthogonality thesis within general purpose intelligence research?42:29 – In your recent debate with James White on Sola Scriptura you argued the different ways “Word of God’ was used. What resource did you use to build that argument?46:33 – My wife and I both grew up Catholic but never got married in the Church. Do we have to get our marriage blessed by the Church? We now live like brother and sister.51:05 – My son is in college and questioning whether God is real. How do I start a conversation with him without scaring him away?…

6/14/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:05:25 – How would you explain to a protestant that the reformation did more harm than good?11:52 – How would I reply to a friend who says that a Catholic shouldn’t judge a gay relationship?18:45 – Can I receive communion more than once a day?20:07 – Our priest seems to rush the Mass. Is it appropriate to approach him and ask him to slow down?29:52 – Is it good to assume that the people being addressed in Romans 10 were already baptized with great faith? Thus, faith being what was needed for salvation for them?34:52 – My friend favors the spiritual presence view of the eucharist? How do I explain to him that this view is insufficient?40:58 – I’m thinking of leaving the Catholic church because they won’t give the precious blood? Why am I being denied a sacrament?43:56 – I agree with the limiting of microplastics. We need to do what we can to save God’s planet?49:05 – Are the different Churches in the new testaments akin to what today are modern dioceses?51:49 – In light of 2 Cor 5:20, what is a good way to evangelize senior citizens whose memory isn’t good?…

6/13/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:09:32 – Can you explain why all Judeo-Christian revelations come from the Middle East?32:58 – How can Catholics believe the Saints are in heaven based on the day of judgment? 50:32 – Can you give advice on how to dialogue when they don’t accept the Sacrament?…

6/13/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:04:53 – How can a Catholic prophecy be wrong about the end of the world? 15:18 – Why does the Divine Mercy chaplet say, “I give you the body and blood”?30:05 – Why do Catholics need Confession when Jesus paid the price for our sins?40:56 – Is it possible to affect someone’s ultimate salvation? 51:58 – In what sense is Jesus God? …

6/12/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:01:02 – What do you think about the supposed references to Jesus in the Talmud?08:10 – Please explain how does the process work when a priest earns the title of Monsignor I’d like to understand how that whole process works.13:?42 – Can you make a distinction between God’s miracles and what demons are capable of?18:39 – Who is the “destroyer” / angel of death in Exodus? An actual angel?20:24 – Do you think the Jewish faith was reinterpreted after Jesus’s death and resurrection 25:10 – Why is the word Holy Ghost said instead of Holy Spirit?28:25 – Why are there so many people who say that the Catholic Church is evil? The red shoes are evil. The room that looks like a serpent, at the Vatican. And other claims…?32:43 – I was recently challenged on the papal bulls allowing conquest and enslavement, followed by the bull Sublimis Deus forbidding enslavement, which I take as an abrogation of the prior. The interlocutor asked 1) how can one infallible bull overrule another one; and 2) how was anyone supposed to know when Sublimus Deus doesn’t mention the prior bulls or say they were abrogated? What do you say?35:24 – Can you explain how the Godhead and the Trinity are not conflicting ideas or doctrines. I get SO MANY people who challenge the Trinity and say that Catholics try to replace the Godhead with the “false doctrine” of the Trinity.44:50 – Let’s say a person was properly baptized as a child but didn’t remember. They grow up and live a secular life until finding the faith later. They go through RCIA and, not remembering that they had been already baptized, are baptized and confirmed into the church.This person thinks that their recent baptism washes away the sins to that point and so does not go to confession for those sins. Is this person in trouble spiritually? Can they, since they are ignorant of the situation, receive the Eucharist?48:08 – Jimmy Akin, what’s your most recent and thorough reflection on Numbers 12?51:57 – Do we have one guardian angel for our whole life?53:11 – What are your thoughts on the “manna machine”?…

6/12/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:02:17 -If there are conjoined twins who are saints and they have the power of bilocation, would they be able to bilocate separately or should they bilocate together?07:06 – Will conjoined twins still be joined in their resurrected bodies?11:11 – In marriage, is the “good of the spouses” supplied by nature, or grace?13:10 – What is the Church’s stance on the history of St Veronica?17:52 – Can God “forgive” you your sins or could it be more accurate to say He is the immutable embodiment of forgiveness itself- thus really only we can change by atoning and reorienting ourselves to Him?19:35 – My son, Joshua wants to ask you if you think the Superman movies could have a Christian allegory to them?28:42 – How/why did the Jews become monotheists?32:41 – Where did the prayer come from that w e say at Mass after the Our Father… “For Thine is the Kingdom,,,”35:35 – Why do you suppose the account of Peter walking on the water only in Matthew?39:42 – My daughter has a turtle. One day, she was laying on the floor with the turtle. The turtle looks at her, then at a piece of fence about a foot or two tall, and back at her a few times. The turtle then runs to the fence, pushes it over to create a ramp (inclined plane) onto my daughter, then climbs the fence onto my daughter’s back. That would appear to be a lot of thought going on in the turtle’s brain to figure that out. What evidence do we have for the extent of intelligence in animals? Does she just have a really smart turtle?45:41 – What’s your take on original monotheism?49:28 – Will we continue learning in heaven? Or will we just instantaneously *know* everything we can know?51:14 – Did Jesus drink wine, or was it just grape juice?53:12 – If Jesus submitted his DNA to 23&Me would it prove that Joseph was his Father?…

6/11/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:04:00 – Did the people who were resurrected after Jesus’ resurrection in Matthew 27:53 go to heaven?11:12 – How do I respond to the claim that Jesus was crucified on a Wednesday? See: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/crucifixion-wednesday See my article: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/the-timing-of-jesus-death15:38 – It sounds like Catholics disagree with Christ’s teaching of eternal security in John 5:24. Can we still perish even if we believe in Christ? See article: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/dont-take-eternal-life-for-granted19:48 – Why is the Catholic Church always in the defensive position when it comes to apologetics?24:23 – Why do we have to explain anything out of our faith? Why do we concentrate so much on defending the faith?30:20 – Can the terms priest and pastor be used interchangeably?34:28 – I heard a protestant say that Mt 12:32 has nothing to do with purgatory because there’s no forgiveness after we’re dead. How do I respond?42:24 – Why did Mary say “My God and My Savior” in Luke?46:49 – Is a crucifix a graven image that the bible condemns?…

6/11/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:04:51 – Why is there only one incarnation? Why not the Father and Holy Spirit too?15:30 – If Satan had not fallen, would humans have fallen?17:18 – How do I respond to a 2nd grader who doesn’t understand why women can’t be priests? I gave the typical answer about the apostles but got pushback. What do I do now?20:41 – Where in the bible does it say that women can’t be priests?32:27 – In the martyrdom of Perpetua, it says that she had a vision of her brother suffering and then another where he no longer was. Is this an early account for purgatory? Are there other documented accounts of purgatory in the first 300 years of the Church?42:39 – How do you reconcile papal primacy and the necessity to submit to the Roman pontiff and salvation only coming from the Lord?46:03 – How do we know Jesus isn’t using a metaphor when he says that He is the Bread in John 6 since Jesus later says in John 10:9 and 15:5 that He is the door and a gate?…

6/10/2024 • 0

Topics Covered:00:00 – Why flannel?02:32 – Plastic straws13:46 – The Dumbing Down of Society33:14 – Zach’s Killing it!33:40 – Polyamory…

6/8/2024 • 0

Topics Covered:04:19 – USCCB Document16:14 – The Lack of Mention of Certain Words28:00 – Ossification of Catholic endeavors39:02 – Joe’s Word Cloud46:54 – Mexico’s New President…

6/7/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:01:10 – Are Martyrs automatically Saints? 02:47 – Is the role of the Diaconate expandable?06:56 – What is the difference between Eucharistic Adoration with Exposition and in the tabernacle? 12:09 – Was the date of Friday, April 3 of the Crucifixion calculated on the Julian calendar or Gregorian? 14:59 – What is the legitimacy to the story of the Nephilim?22:23 – Where can I find information on how to get an exorcism in my area, is this reserved for only Catholics?24:22 – What was the mood of the apologist when Pope Benedict retired? 32:56 – Can you explain Paul’s teachings on women wearing coverings for angels not other interpretations?42:48 – How can we have peace with God when we are able to fall into mortal sin on any day?46:26 – Why is this divorce seen as a big deal? 52:46 – Is lying against the Holy Spirit different from blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?…

6/7/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:10:37 – Did Peter know he was the first Pope?14:02 – What is the morality of using VPNs to bypass geo-restrictions on content? 20:40 – Would my mother-in-law who passed prior have met my recently born daughter in heaven?29:40 – Anything that cannot be backed up book, chapter, and verse in the New Testament did not come from God, it came from the men trying to instruct God”31:51 – Wouldn’t it have been better for God the Father to lay down his own life rather than his son’s?35:50 – What is the Catholic church’s teaching on being a Soldier? 42:04 – How can I explain the Cherubim and Seraphim hierarchy to a Jehovah witness? 47:39 – Luke 9:49-50 there is someone other than Apostles exorcizing demons, does this mean that people other than priests can drive out demons?51:31 – Did the altars in the Old Testament become unsanitary with the amount of blood from sacrifice?  …

6/6/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:13:20 – One of my family members revealed they have alcohol addiction. We usually have gatherings with alcohol. How should we handle this?20:18 – Do you have services for the family of someone who is struggling through alcohol addiction?29:28 – My family member went to a CIR Retreat. How are other addictions addressed at those retreats?35:35 – I’ve been sober for 6 years. In your experience, does the feeling of dependency ever go away?42:03 – Have you ever used the John Bradshaw theory and Erick Ericksons family therapy series?46:02 – Does CIR have a form of it for someone who is not Catholic?47:45 – What is your take on alternative recovery options?49:53 – I’m 30 years clean. My first step was admitting my fault and praying the rosary.51:33 – How is recovery different from a Catholic perspective compared to Baptist or Protestant perspective?…

6/6/2024 • 0

Monica Migliorino Miller Joins Cy Kellett to discuss her new book In The Beginning.…

6/5/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:02:10 – Would it be illicit to call Protestants heretics? 10:42 – What is the difference in significance to Jesus calling Mary “woman” and the woman at the well “woman”?17:25 – How can I respond to someone who brings up the Serpent church in the Vatican? 23:08 – Can you claim to be Catholic and only attend Protestant services? 30:28 – Is there a difference between God in the Old Testament compared to the New Testament? 40:05 – What is the Catholic position on the moral righteousness of God ordering the Israelites to kill women and animals?47:34 – How can I compromise with my ex-wife on the Baptism of my daughter? …

6/5/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:09:35 – Can I work on Sundays?18:18 – Why has the Church changed its teaching on having the ashes of a loved one in your home? 22:13 – Is it Tradition that the successor of Peter is the Bishop of Rome or can this change?28:28 – How does the theory of evolution impact Genesis and our understanding of original sin? 45:04 – Where does Bishop Athanasius reference Mary as the Ark of the Covenant or other church fathers?…

6/4/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:06:00 – How do we reconcile Jn 17:9 and God wills all to be saved?13:04 – How should I make the distinction between transubstantiation and consubstantiation?20:00 – What are good resources for the Spanish Inquisition and the Crusades?25:14 – Why does Jesus teach us to pray “lead us not into temptation?31:52 – What is the Church’s stance on war? Are we allowed to use violence?44:45 – With the pope’s recent comments on gay men in seminary, what are the rules of who is allowed in seminaries? Does the same apply for women religious?49:08 – What’s the clear answer to if there is salvation outside the Church?52:31 – How do I evangelize my family who doesn’t care about the historical component?…

6/4/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:06:13 – When did baptism become effective and when did the Trinitarian formula begin?14:36 – How do I navigate anti-Catholics online? It’s extremely disheartening.23:37 – The Youtuber Cliffe, said that Jesus allowing others preaching in his name who were not known to the disciples is an example of multi-denominations? What’s the response?40:48 – What’s the best way for a Catholic to navigate Pride month?48:21 – Do you think that young men need to be accepted as they are, or to be challenged in order to bring about more vocations?…

6/3/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:22 – Why was limbo taught in the past but not now?16:14 – I’ve heard that Catholics put the authority of the Church over the bible?30:18 – How did the switch to celebrating on Sunday happen?35:25 – Why is it that Catholics say a person was ‘molded after God or Mary’s own heart?”38:38 – If you need to believe to have salvation, then how does this apply to infant baptism?49:24 – What are the logistics of the spiritual world? How can an angel be with a person and be in the presence of God?…

6/1/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:05:11 – Is Mary being the new Eve and Jesus the New Adam a strictly Catholic belief?13:48 – Is it ok to read Protestant theologians?22:22 – What is the Catholic answer to how do I get to heaven?39:08 – Christians should love abortion since it guarantees heaven45:44 – My non-Catholic friend asked: If Christ finished the sacrifice but the mass is ongoing, how is it actually finished?…

5/31/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:02:09 – How can I better interact with Protestants when they insult and slander the Catholic Church?07:17 – Is Elohim in Hebrew a plural word?16:43 – Exodus says Moses begged God to not destroy Israel. How would it have been possible for God to destroy Israel if Jesus was supposed to come through the tribe of Judah?21:38 – How do we reconcile Mary being a perpetual virgin and Matthew 1:25?28:31 – Did the pope send a representative to the 1st Council of Constantinople? How Does the fact of the pope not being in attendance fit with the Catholic claim of Papal authority and infallibility?34:48 – Could you explain how anger is not a sin?41:49 – Regarding the James White Debate and James’ comments on indulgences. What is defined dogma?49:48 – Can you be a Catholic and believe in the real presence at Mass but not during adoration?51:34 – Are you familiar with the story of Lilith, Adam’s first wife? What are your thoughts?53:16 – Who are the Nephilim?…

5/31/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:05 – Is it necessary to not act on a doubting conscience if something is avoidable?07:29 – Does God violate the Pauline principle?14:13 – What does it look like when demons and angels fight each other?17:59 – How do we clearly differentiate between mortal and venial sin?22:10 – My Spanish teacher claimed that we are all God. He mentioned Jn 10:34, Psalm 82 as evidence. What’s the response?28:33 – How do we know when marriage becomes an idol?33:08 – Was Moses assumed into heaven?40:55 – My husband and I were married in a Lutheran Church. We’re baptized in the Catholic Church. Do we have to abstain from intercourse while we wait to get our marriage blessed?44:34 – If God is outside of time and space, could Abraham have received the eucharist by Melchizedek?47:01 – Would it be moral for the scientific community to pursue artificial wombs in order to protect life?49:37 – The idea that angels fell at the moment of creation contradicts the book of Enoch. How do we understand this seeming contradiction?…

5/30/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:05:22 – Is there light or ‘a light source’ in purgatory?12:51 – If a leader is not following the bible’s teaching, how is that going to affect the next generation?16:42 – Can you clarify the Catholic view on the Holy Spirit?23:26 – What did Jesus mean when he says ‘The flesh is of no vail’ in John 6?28:48 – Are we supposed to have a second baptism to receive our gifts from the Holy Spirit?39:39 – If IVF is a sin, then why would God provide a soul?44:48 – I’m having a hard time reconciling the God of the OT and the God of the NT. Can you explain?52:39 – How do I bring up Purgatory to my Southern Baptism friends?…

5/30/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:06:44 – I’m an Orthodox convert from Protestantism. Why is cremation ok and how do you square it with the second coming?17:32 – Do we even need the Old Testament anymore? Should we do away with it?28:58 – How should I go about being better at debating with Protestants? How can I improve?33:40 – How is contraception different from NFP?44:52 – How do we respond to the claim of Eternal Security when they quote Jn 10:28 and 1 Tim 1:12?…

5/29/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:02:18 – How is Jesus involved in the sacrament of marriage?18:00 – What are good tips to evangelize fallen away and lukewarm family?29:28 – Jn 5:24, Act 10:44, Gal 3:2 point to Justification by faith alone. How are works involved?45:12 – Is Lev 19:22 to show as evidence as to why we go to priests for confession?50:03 – When did they change the words ‘cup’ to ‘chalice’ in the mass?…

5/29/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:14:02 – Will our heavenly Father still hold us to account for the sins we’ve confessed?19:35 – If someone was raised Catholic but no longer practicing, does that mean that they’re doomed?29:07 – What are the earliest documented records of the Immaculate Conception?37:33 – What’s the best argument against atheism?49:01 – What does the Church teach about speaking in tongues?…

5/28/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:50 – The Passion of Joan of Arc05:18 – The Flowers of St. Francis07:24 – Apocalypto15:06 – Stand By Me17:24 – Before Sunrise24:10 – Casablanca33:15 – Lawrence of Arabia37:05 – Alfred Hitchco*ck46:45 – Eric Rohmer48:48 – Lightning Round: Summer movie recommendations52:20 – Tolkien…

5/28/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:17:23 – Wildcat34:15 – Mad Max45:46 – Baseball movies50:05 – Chariots of Fire…

5/27/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:19:05 – What would you say to someone who says they can’t get married because they can’t trust anyone?32:19 – Should I try and talk to a family member who is cohabitating to seek a sacramental marriage?35:58 – how do you maintain chastity in marriage? I’m going to get married soon and I as a female have recovered from a p*rnography addiction and he’s struggled as well but we’re both now recovered.45:00 – What does making love look like after p*rnography addiction?47:35 – A lot of people think chastity is just for women.51:32 – My husband left me. How do I proceed with my life?…

5/25/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:23:17 – I’m a recovering sexaholic and have worked with people getting over those addictions and premarital sex.29:05 – I always hear people’s reasoning for shacking up is to figure out if you’re sexually compatible.34:15 – My niece shacked up with her boyfriend and had 2 kids. 10 years later they’re battling for custody in court. It seems to be worse for women.45:11 – How much of this is a result of fathers encouraging their daughters to go out and experience the world?…

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5/23/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:17:19 – If the Holy Spirit gives the gift of tongues, how is babbling building up the body of Christ?23:16 – Why is there a need for confirmation if a baptized child has already received the Holy Spirit?33:12 – Is Acts 2:1-11 and Jn 20:19-23 the same event of the descent of the Holy Spirit?36:03 – When did it go from Holy Ghost to Holy Spirit?41:45 – My priest friend said the charismatic movement is a bad idea. What are your thoughts?47:41 – How does the Church regard speaking in tongues? And also speaking in tongues in protestant churches?…

5/23/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:17:56 – I employ young people. They need to be exposed to something that goes against the culture.22:41 – I had a daughter who was very involved in the faith and then is now extremely anti-Catholic. It’s exactly the process that you’re talking about.33:49 – I’ve heard it said that the way the devil attacks our children is through victimhood.39:10 – How can one defend yourself against these ideologies especially for someone who spends a lot of time alone?…

5/22/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:06:14 – Did Mary ever die? Wouldn’t there be a record of that?10:07 – Why does the Church promote the use of hospice care? It feels like mercy killing.19:04 – How can a Catholic best explain Pentecost and the birth of the Church to a Protestant?24:10 – I’m taking a college course and there’s a group of people who are taking the course in not a good direction. How can I as a Catholic be charitable to them while trying to keep us on track?30:20 – When is typology the legitimate exercise in pattern recognition?34:47 – What is the great war in heaven mentioned in Rev. 12, going to look like?40:38 – In relation to the earlier call on hospice. How does Terri Shaivo innocent look from the Catholic perspective?46:00 – Pope Francis allegedly made a comment saying that hom*osexuals live the gift of love. Is this true?49:06 – Do we have to pray aloud to Mary?50:40 – Does faith/believe or repentance need to be present for baptism to be valid? If it does, how is infant baptism valid?…

5/22/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:02:48 – A gym that I want to join does yoga and reiki. Is it ok for me to join even if I wouldn’t partake in those activities?05:38 – Why does our Lord tell us to pray and ask him for what we want but also tell us to radically surrender to him? This seems contradictory.10:10 – Regarding your debate alongside Trent on salvation. What are you depending upon when it comes to salvation?18:38 – Is there biblical proof for different levels of heaven?23:53 – Regarding the infallibility of the pope. Should we never question what the pope says or does?29:20 – My friend asked why we pray to saints. How do I reply?33:03 – How do we find out what is actually Church teaching vs what’s just popular opinion?35:25 – How can the Catholic Church view Orthodox weddings valid if there is no exchange of vows during the liturgy?41:22 – What’s the Church’s teaching on if Mary had knowledge of Jesus’ divinity?44:35 – How does sanctification fit into the conversation of justification?48:42 – When we talk to Protestants, what should be the approach to a lifelong Protestant vs a convert from Catholicism?51:06 – Germanus of Constantinople said we did not need any other mediator besides Jesus. What’s the Church’s response to this?…

5/21/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:08 – Regarding Mary’s bodily death, is it a valid theology opinion or position to take that she did not die but was assumed without dying first, given its not part of the dogma itself?05:46 – I heard a priest say that even an atheist can get to heaven, is this true?16:52 – Why does the rosary have ten Hail Marys in a row? Is there a significance to this?22:28 – Do rights exist or are rights just something that came out of the enlightenment period? 35:13 – Can the verse Act 8:16 and Acts 19:1-6 be used in an argument for the efficacy of Baptism? 44:35 – Is there any connection of “That which dwells” from the Old Testament to the Holy Spirit?52:47 – Why are the Gospels written in third person? …

5/21/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:04:24 – Is evangelizing through content creation of video games good?11:52 – I read in a Lutheran book that “the reason the church used to only provide the bread not the blood is because the congregation is not holy enough” can Joe speak to this?18:38 – What intercessory power do old testament figures hold? Are they the same as saints? (ie: is Moses/Elijah the same as St. Thomas Aquinas?)20:31 – If purgatory is meant to purify us of our disordered desires, how do indulgences play into that?30:15 – How do I explain to my friend that the Catholic church does have the fullness of the faith?34:15 – How are things different for people with autism in the church? Do they have different expectations from the church?45:45 – What is your take on the widespread phenomenon of Pentecostal miracles driving people away from the Catholic Church?…

5/20/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:24:59 – How do I find peace when things like the Latin Mass I prefer going to is being restricted?34:36 – I have peace by only listening to Catholic radio and not the news of the world.39:00 – I’ve taught confirmation for a long time now, but now I’m being told that I don’t teach enough love. How do I find peace while I’m being told I’m not teaching the faith right?47:50 – I agree with you, Pray, don’t worry and serve other people.51:19 – How do we maintain peace when fellow Christians are suffering persecution all across the world?…

5/18/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:28:55 – Could you comment on how human dignity is affected by NFP and barrier methods of pregnancy avoidance especially for those who don’t want to take artificial contraception?40:27 – I want to know more about the upcoming alliance in the World Health Organization.…

5/17/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:16:05 – How do I grow my trust in God’s goodness and love?36:50 – I’m not Catholic, what are some resources you recommend to learn more about Catholicism?49:00 – What does the Church teach about monastic life and the mandate to be fruitful and multiply?…

5/17/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:08:40 – Can I be a conscientious objector if I join the military and don’t want to partake in an unjust war?21:55 – Why was Mary not baptized?28:30 – Does the validity of baptism depend on the acceptance of the recipient?52:12 – Would you still need to go to purgatory if you went to confession 10 minutes prior to death?…

5/16/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:18:06 – How guilty am I supposed to feel for Jesus dying for our sins?31:47 – I’m a new Christian and my girlfriend is Catholic. We have been debating the Trinity. My church teaches that The Father, Son and Holy Spirit are all the same. What does the Catholic Church teach and why is mine wrong?…

5/16/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:10:28 – Since St. John was exiled at the end of his life, how did he deliver his last books?18:11 – How can I sincerely pray the act of contrition and the Our Father if I have a hard time with what the prayer says?34:98 – Do you need to be specific when asking for a prayer intention?…

5/15/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:05:27 – How can we explain the view of predestination according to Augustine and Aquinas?17:45 – What tips would you give to someone who was raised Christian but now doesn’t even believe Jesus existed?31:57 – If my husband were to go through RCIA would he have to do anything else to make our marriage sacramental?33:58 – Is it plausible to say that St. Ignatius of Antioch’s famous quote on ‘the is the Catholic Church’ a reference to Peter being bishop of Antioch?45:26 – Why are the letters of St. Paul so confusing regarding grace and law?…

5/15/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:06:18 – What resources can you recommend on the veneration of relics?10:31 – What would be the best way to expose our fellow Catholics to the eastern rites?16:09 – What are your thoughts on so-called Catholics evangelizing but who preach heresy?21:14 – I’m a protestant considering Catholicism. Are there 2 judgements?31:58 – Were the Greek Orthodox and the Catholic Church ever together? Who came first?38:43 – Do you see your debate with Pearl as a result of the pendulum swinging in the opposite direction as a result of radical feminism?46:45 – Will people still wear clothes in heaven since shame would no longer be a thing?50:41 – Which other denominations pray the Apostles’ creed? Do they also say that they believe in the Catholic Church?…

5/14/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:14:32 – Is it okay to use a protestant kids comic book Bible for my Catholic kids?18:30 – can Mark talk more about his program for middle schoolers and how Fr. Peter could adapt it for his family catechesis program?21:50 – how to teach kids reverence in the church?36:28 – My nephew is in public middle school, how can I help his parents teach him about sexuality and what the bible says about it when the school is teaching things opposed to Catholicism.…

5/14/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:06:08 – I heard the Pope is allowing the blessings of same sex marriages, what does this mean?12:15 – What does the term “son of man” mean?17:52 – Do you have your family in heaven?22:30 – How does the Catholic Church feel about abortion if a severely mentally/intellectually disabled person were to become?28:40 – If God is all-powerful AND all loving hell shouldn’t exist in the first place.32:00 – How do you know if the Bible is true or not?34:26 – I was sent a website called “OurLadyisGod.com” — have you heard of this website? How do i rebuttal this?37:40 – I have heard that some Catholics don’t believe St. Juan Diego was a real person, based on historical evidence, what is the Catholic perspective of this?48:59 – If Jesus is on the right hand of God, what is on the left side?50:21 – Can Joe talk more about the doctrine about no salvation outside of the church? …

5/13/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:37:07 What’s the difference from myself as a Baptized Catholic to someone who isn’t Catholic, but living a similar type of life?…

5/11/2024 • 0

J.D. Flynn joins us on CA Live to discuss the Church in the news.…

5/10/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:06:09 – Why should we care about the Filioque?15:38 – What is the Kingdom of God mentioned in the bible?20:43 – How do we make sense of freewill when we die?29:24 – Where does Limbo and purgatory fall especially when looking at the time before Jesus?43:05 – How authentic is the Letter of Pilate to Tiberius?51:06 – . Julie… Rochester, MN… I’m a cradle Catholic and I have a two-part question about baptism: I’ve had relatives who wished to have their children baptized by a priest, but the priest denied them because of their living situations and lack of practicing their faith themselves. I understand that any Christian baptism is valid as long as proper form is used, so these relatives likely could have gone to another Christian church and had their children baptized and it would have been seen as valid by the Catholic Church. So what is the reasoning for just not baptizing the children in the Catholic Church as requested, when other baptisms would be considered equally valid? It seems that the other Christian churches are more willing to offer the grace to the innocent child. Also, in the Catholic Church, holy water is used for baptism. This is not available in other Christian churches, and often not available in emergency situations either, so I’m having difficulty seeing those baptisms as equally valid.…

5/10/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:07:13 – Which pope introduced the Assumption of Mary?13:12 – How should we read Genesis? Should we take it literally?24:40 – Does a confessor have to confess the number and kind of sin?34:41 – Does calling the Holy Spirit a demon make one commit the sin against the Holy Spirit?43:12 – Do children lost due to miscarriage, end up in Limbo?…

5/9/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:01:38 – If we receive the Holy Spirit and He’s supposed to guide us, then why don’t all Christians arrive at the same conclusions?16:40 – Question from a Muslim friend, If God is unchanging in his nature how can Christians claim that their God is unchanging when the second person became man?22:05 – How did infants have original sin forgiven before the covenant with Jesus?30:13 – Can you help me understand purgatory and where we see it in the bible?47:55 – What does the Catholic Church do to a bishop after they are let go from they’re duty? Do the Just gland pick up any job?50:55 – Is the baptism of John different from Catholic baptism?…

5/9/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:16:55 – How come it seems like any sin is forgivable but no accountability for repeat offenders?40:30 – The few infallible teachings were about Mary. Why did the Church decide to declare those teachings at that time?52:45 – I’m on fire for learning more about Catholicism and I need some guidance. I can’t get enough…

5/8/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:32 – I’m protestant looking into the Church. Does a protestant have to redo salvation?13:22 – Some people use scripture to denigrate Jews. What does the Church say about this?24:48 – Rev 19:16 says Jesus will return on a horse with a name inscribed on him. Does this mean that animals are in heaven and that tattoos are acceptable?31:45 – What does the Church teach about illegitimate children?34:38 – Does it make the pope a heretic for praising Martin Luther?37:31 – Do we believe in the antichrist as a person?41:43 – Why don’t you talk about the Palestinian people?49:55 – I always thought that animals were in heaven. Can you clarify?…

5/8/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:09 – What is the best evidence for the existence of demons?08:43 – How can we defend an immaterial soul or a dualist perspective in light of modern neuroscience?20:05 – My wife and I are looking to getting our wedding blessed in the Church. What’s the distinction between marriage within the Church and marriage outside the Church?28:28 – Should we make Catholicism the state religion of Canada?31:32 – I read a story of a person who had 8-9 exorcisms done. Why would God allow someone to go through it that many times?40:35 – If a priest skips the words of consecration, is it still a valid mass?43:30 – What is purgatory and how does that affect our eternity?47:07 – Regarding sola scriptura debate: the best case against ss is that it doesn’t pass its own test. Can you expound on that argument?52:42 – Did the Church change the eucharistic formula by only using bread and not wine in the 12th century? How do I respond to this?…

5/7/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:11:55 – Should I be reading the bible from cover to cover?16:59 – I’m protestant looking into Catholicism. What is 1 Tim 3? How come priests can’t be married?21:01 – Why does Elijah and Moses appear in the Transfiguration?29:31 – A Protestant told me that Catholics worship the same God as Islam. How do I respond?34:36 – Is there anything that supports the idea of cultural Catholicism? Saying if the culture doesn’t accept it, then the Church shouldn’t enforce it. Does the bible accept or reject it?41:28 – The Gospel of Matthew says that Jesus condemns divorce except for the case of unchastity. What is that?44:06 – I’ve been grappling with the issue of women’s silence in the church, as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 14:34-35. Could you help me understand why it states that women should remain silent in the church and ask their questions to their husbands? I have read so many articles and watched videos but didn’t satisfy.47:19 – You said a person cannot divorce, remarry and receive communion. Is this true? Did I hear you correctly?49:39 – Was St. Dismas the first saint in heaven? Where were the other souls of the Old Testament?…

5/7/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:18:54 – Why didn’t Jesus keep the wounds from his scourging?23:05 – Since Jesus has a body in heaven and so does Mary, are we going to have the same bodies purified and cleansed in heaven?43:12 – It makes sense to me that Jesus changed his physical appearance, and they didn’t recognize him. I’m a recovering alcoholic and people didn’t recognize when I became sober.50:50 – 1. Cor 15:28 What does this mean? And how do I respond to people who claim this disproved Jesus divinity?…

5/6/2024 • 0

09:04 – How can I reconcile Adam, Eve and Evolution?17:05 – What are your thoughts on magnetism, gravity and light? It almost seems like there’s a spiritual element to them that we can’t explain. Good22:27 – Is it plausible to conclude that there must be a God, seeing how inanimate matter cannot create on its own? Good33:36 – Is there an agreed upon definition of science?37:27 – When Jesus said, you will have life more abundantly, do you think he was referring to the future and scientific discovery in the temporal world?44:27 – The Church teaches all humans are persons but there seems to be circ*mstances where persons don’t exist in humans like, braindead people and zygotes. What are your thoughts on this?52:35 – I’m a homeschooling mom and feel unprepared for the scientific subjects. How can I prepare?…

5/4/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:02:55 – I disagree with your statement that the apostles did not gain from spreading the gospel.08:22 – How can I defend my new Catholic faith to my Jewish family?16:39 – How do I defend the position that abortion should be illegal?23:56 – Why does our modern biblical text use the Masoretic text instead of the Septuagint which is more apologetic friendly?31:17 – I’m a revert living in the bible belt. How do I share my faith with my non-denominational Christians?37:42 – Why is baptism a prerequisite to confession?48:04 – How would you respond to the claim that euthanasia decreases suffering so it should be allowed…

5/3/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:05:50 – If a person leaves the Church because they sincerely believe it’s not true, are they still in danger of going to hell?19:53 – Does the fact that the Church grants the title of Doctor of the Church to women contradict 1 Timothy 2:11-12 that talks about women being submissive not being teachers?28:48 – After arguing with ChatGPT trying to make it conclude in belief in Jesus, I came to realize that it was hardwired to oppose it. What are your thoughts on this?41:17 – I’m in college and need to debate if humans are good or bad in class. How do I argue this from free will?49:31 – If a Catholic person doesn’t believe in the real presence would they still be able to receive communion?…

5/3/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:05:10 – Did the Old Testament permit chattel slavery?11:05 – Regarding your recent Sola Scriptura Debate. Why did it matter that the Jews didn’t know that Isaiah was a part of the canon?13:17 – I’m a little confused about purgatory. What exactly is it for?17:15 – How can we be sure that the Divine Mercy revelation is true?20:41 – If NFP is just as successful as other contraception, how does the Church differentiate the morality of one or the other?24:46 – Was it wrong for Rahab to have lied to the guards?31:44 – How are we supposed to interpret 1 John 5:16-17 in the context of venial and mortal sin?41:30 – Where does motor sport fall into CCC 2290 which states, “Those incur grave guilt who, by drunkenness or a love of speed, endanger their own and others’ safety on the road.”44:19 – If God knew us from the beginning, does this mean that time is not linear but just is?49:38 – What do Catholics believe about Protestants who speak in tongues?52:39 – How would one respond to a non-Catholic who claims we do more than just pray to saints like ask St. Anthony to find lost items or bury a statue of St. Joseph to buy a house?…

5/2/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:08:16 – In order to become a sacristan, does one also have to be an extraordinary minister on holy communion?12:30 – After the final judgment, will there be procreation?17:56 – How can I gain enough knowledge to defend the Filioque and the papacy from the Orthodox?20:49 – Can you elaborate on the differences between praying to Mary and the saints and contacting the dead?37:08 – How can we not conclude that Genesis 3:18-19 would you support human composting?44:03 – How do you know when you are truly repented of a sin rather than just being afraid of hell?…

5/2/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:06:30 – Is belief in purgatory necessary for salvation?17:05 – How does John 17:15 relate to the life of monks?24:25 – How can a Catholic prove that the Church didn’t fall into apostasy after the apostolic age?35:33 – Is human composting ethical and dignified?43:55 – How do I respond to the claim that the Church suppressed saints and they claimed the papal bull Beatus Andraeus was the cause of this. I can’t find the document anywhere. What is it and how do I respond?49:05 – Acts 13:33 quotes Psalms. Did they already have a Jewish canon of scripture at that time?…

5/1/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:02:02 – The Catholic Church says that no evil thing can enter into heaven. Then how can Satan enter heaven accuse the brethren before God?07:31 – Who can bless people? Can we only bless our children? If someone baptizes their child in a non-emergency situation, would it be valid and would it be a sin?15:27 – My parents are Pentecostal and have recently been asking why we don’t celebrate Easter on Passover or any other Jewish feasts? How should I respond?22:16 – I’ve been meeting with Jehovah’s Witnesses. They claim that the bible says that the name of God (Jehovah) must be used. How do I respond?29:04 – I was arguing with a protestant who said Jesus can’t be sacramentally present in the Eucharist because of Hebrew 9:28. What is the35:28 – Does the Church teach that all truths that are necessary for salvation are found in the bible?43:01 – Are the 3 persons of the Trinity co-equal?47:54 – What if a person baptized a child without the knowledge that they weren’t supposed to? Is that sinful?51:16 – I disagree with your comment that God did away with the law…

5/1/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:41 – This YouTube user’s main stumbling block to Catholicism was Divine Hiddenness. Why doesn’t God show himself to us?15:36 – My son is scrupulous. If my son is in a state of mortal sin but desires to go to confession and suddenly dies, what is the disposition of his soul?20:12 – Hypothetical Question: Would lay people be able to offer the sacraments if there were no more clergy?25:09 – CCC 83 says sacred tradition needs to be of apostolic origin. Why isn’t there a consensus on the number of sacraments?44:30 – Is the essence of the Trinity the first person of the trinity, the Father?50:22 – My husband says he doesn’t believe in the Catholic Church anymore. Is he committing a mortal sin if he continues to receive communion?…

4/30/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:20:17 – Is there a correlation between couples not using birth control and the success in raising catholic children?21:55 – I am Catholic, but my husband is Protestant. I find it hard to bring the Faith, especially the Rosary, in our household in ways that are non-threatening to my spouse. Any advice for parents in this situation?33:11 – What can we do for the the 85% of kids who are raised Catholic who don’t practice?46:00 – What advice do you have for grandparents for their children’s children?50:19 – My wife is Catholic but has a superficial faith. How can I approach her about this without pushing her away?…

4/30/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:04:57 – Can you explain the speaking of tongue references in Acts 2? 14:17 – Why don’t Catholics need to receive the body and blood at the same time? 20:13 – When someone receive absolution at confession, is there ever a need to do additional penance above what the priest asks? 31:13 – When God said he is a jealous God what does Hemean?34:45 – Why would we need our body after second resurrection references in CCC 1059?39:49 –Can you explain the option of internal forum for a Catholic who was denied annulment? 43:08 – Is there anything we are encouraged to do forSt. Catherine of Siena’s feast day?45:13 – When Catholics discuss things with Muslim, should we mention the personal life of Mohamed?47:06 – Hypothetically, if a Catholic priest was elected in the next election, would he have to be laicized to take office?50:00 – Is there any place in the bible that mentions the existence of Dinosaurs? 51:05 – What is the maximum age for a man to become a priest? …

4/29/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:11:43 – Does it matter what the image we pray to is since we don’t pray to the actual image?16:42 – What’s the point of Marian Consecration?20:05 – What’s the point of the repetitive nature of the rosary and the hail holy queen prayer?31:23 – How would you clear up a misconception that Mary is competing with our natural mothers?34:54 – If the bible is not scientific then can’t we say that Mary’s virginity is not scientific? Wouldn’t Marian consecration be a validation of that?…

4/27/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:22:27 – Do you focus on how liberalism affects sexual ethics only or economics etc in your new book?28:55 – What is your opinion on how much social media and the availability of information has played into this confusion?32:14 – Was there a meeting at the Kennedy compound where pro-abortion politicians were given a roadmap to set their agenda?45:09 – Why doesn’t the USCCB have an official position on Methotrexate, the chemical used in abortion?49:50 – How do you address questions in regard to the opposite of progressive Catholicism?…

4/26/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:02:49 – Does the death of Joseph elevate Jesus as the king and Mary as the queen mother?11:18 – Regarding the story of the woman caught in adultery. Why is it included in the gospel of John in bibles but not others?19:35 – If Adam and Eve did not disobey, would Jesus have ever come?28:46 – I was asked: Were the 3 wisem*n following the star of the devil? And Michael the Archangel isn’t what Catholics think he is. I didn’t know how to respond. How can I reply?41:20 – How can we avoid heresy especially if you’re not familiar with heresies and Church history?46:25 – I bought a crystal that might have been used in Chakra. I wanted to gift it to my dad since he’s a rock collector. Is it spiritually dangerous to possess this?49:40 – Did Adam know of the fruit he was eating? How did the world come to be populated if there were only 2 people?…

4/26/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:52 – What does true humility look like and what does one have to do to attain it?06:35 – If a bishop is removed from a diocese as the bishop, why do they retain the title of bishop?11:24 – Why was Mary’s title changed from lowly handmaid to lowly servant?14:21 – I wrote a syllogism on God that led me to the logical conclusion of pantheism. Can you tell me where I went wrong?20:42 – Do you have advice for someone who wants a spiritual director but will be moving soon?24:09 – As a Catholic, can I just pray to Jesus?29:33 – When did the Church start to implement annulments?34:56 – Does Jesus in heaven still have the wounds from the crucifixion?39:58 – What do you think of the Independent Catholic Movement?41:38 – I’m in RCIA and have been struggling with early term abortion. Why is it bad and why do we believe that a soul is infused to an embryo?47:56 – Fr. Paul led my RCIA class 32 years ago. I just want to say hello.49:57 – What is the Church’s belief on who the whor* of Babylon is?52:09 – Is a livestream of Eucharistic adoration a valid form of adoration?…

4/25/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:28 – If Joseph was the heir to the throne of David, then why did he marry a virgin?13:36 – Follow up on the Rev. 12 Question: I was always told that the Church was born when the side of Jesus was pierced. What are your thoughts on this and Mary’s participation in that?18:00 – Did Mary have other children?24:41 – St. Alphonsus Liguori’s prayers on Mary are a stumbling block for me. I’m a protestant.40:10 – How do we respond to the question: “Why don’t we pray directly to God?47:00 – I’m a recent convert. Regarding Saint relics. Who decides who gets what relic?50:15 – Can the Saint and Mary read our minds?…

4/25/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:16:33 – Why is it that many Catholics nowadays idolize her through statues or images?34:39 – Rev. 12 refers to Mary’s assumption how then do we reconcile her being sinless and this account claims she had birth pains?43:33 – Catholics worship Mary in Mexico. What are your thoughts on that?…

4/24/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:12:44 – I’ve been feeling a pull to the TLM. Why do they have animosity toward the Divine Mercy?23:09 – How can you figure out what you need to believe as a Catholic?29:22 – Regarding Tims article on unconditional election. Can you clarify what you meant with your “If God calls first” line?44:31 – I go to a Baptist university. What is my role in correcting professors?51:40 – What did Mary do to deserve to be the Mother of God?…

4/24/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:18:14 – The Jewish nation ruled under Maccabees were friends with the Romans. What happened that led the Romans to conquer the Jews?22:31 – How do I approach my teenage kids about the Eucharist?32:48 – Regarding Plenary Indulgences, what is attachment to sin?37:20 – Can we show from the bible that baptism apart from confirmation imparts the Holy Spirit? Are Act 2:38, Acts 6:18 evidence of this?43:32 – Why do so many bishops believe that Fiducia Supplicans allow blessings of irregular unions when it clearly doesn’t?52:20 – During the Council of Ephesus, Philip made claims about Peter. Where do we find statements like that in the Early Church?…

4/23/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:14:29 – Why do Catholics have a conversion to believing in the teachings while people who convert to Protestant faiths convert it through no longer drinking, doing drugs, etc.?29:41 – Should I be sharing my testimony?37:47 – I want to learn how to be an incredible evangelist like you. How do I do that?47:48 – How do I find ways to engage more black people in the Church and bringing them to the faith?…

4/23/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:17:25 – I feel like I don’t have enough time with 6 kids.46:57 – I bought your book and helped me.…

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4/19/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:06 – How do you rebut James Sterba’s new logical argument from evil?07:49 – Do you have any resources I could use when returning to the Catholic faith? I feel like I have a heart of stone?14:19 – How would we prove apostolic succession?21:22 – What is a good approach to Catholic dating? Could there ever be a Catholic version of shows like the Bachelor?28:51 – Was Jesus’s death really a sacrifice if he knew he was going to come back from the dead?31:01 – Mt 27: around 51-52 says that people came out of their tombs and were walking around. How do we make sense of this?33:35 – If we minimize the risk, would it be morally good to bring back dinosaurs?39:50 – Do you ever smoke your pipe during prayer. If so, would this make your pipe a sacramental?44:35 – Jn 19:25-27 refers to Mary and her sisters. Who were these sisters of Mary?49:16 – What’s the status of the adoption of lay ministry of acolytes and lectors in the US?52:15 – If Jesus and the Holy Spirit gave authority to the apostles to heal. Who else had this gift?…

4/19/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:24:44 – I’m a doctor and want to give some insight as well.32:12 – Could you explain more what you mean by sadness if the soul?47:30 – Could you offer more resources?…

4/18/2024 • 0

Topics Covered:3:00 – Mar Mari Emmanuel attacked19:30 – Dignitas Infinita document released by the Vatican written by Cardinal Fernandez. Plus, CNN’s comments.…

4/18/2024 • 0

Topics Covered:4:45 – Bill Maher’s accepting that abortion is murder34:40 – National Public Radio (NPR) is biased…

4/17/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:42 – How would I respond to my children if they grow up and ask why I never gave them the choice to be Catholic when I baptized them as babies?16:12 – I believe life existed before Adam and Eve. Did those animals experience pain and fear? If so, how is that possible before the fall?28:30 – As a Catholic I’m curious why we are allowed to have statues and painting when it says not to make any idol or icon.35:05 – Is confession valid if you don’t receive a penance?40:05 – If you can’t fast to the point of harming your body, what do we make of Catherine of Siena? How do we balance these extreme examples?46:23 – Is using cannabis medicinally a sin?…

4/17/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:56 – I’m considering Catholicism from a protestant background. How do I defend against sola scriptura when their objection is that the declarations of the Church mean nothing?16:08 – What did Jesus really mean when we said that no one knows the day and the hour?23:49 – How can redemptive suffering be necessary for God’s plan?43:45 – What is the role of Catholics individually interpreting Church history?50:32 – How do I explain what the mass is to my non-Catholic friends?…

4/16/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:22:13 – Because theology develops over time and is impacted by culture, how does this affect morality since morality can’t change?47:55 – Doesn’t Isaiah claim that the earth was a globe? When was this discovered?…

4/16/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:45 – Given the Church doesn’t have a set view on Zionism, how far can go in saying that the entire region belongs to Israel?06:50 – Would it be morally wrong to avoid paying tax when you can?14:45 – My fiancé went through RCIA but didn’t convert because he can’t get past the belief in the real presence of the eucharist. What advice Can you give?17:18 – I was told that I received communion incorrectly by smiling. Is this true?21:25 – When Jesus was tempted in the desert, was he actually tempted to fall into sin?31:14 – When you take the Eucharist to the homebound, does it have to go directly to them, or can you wait overnight?37:36 – I’m trying to figure out where I belong in religion, but I don’t know the difference between being Christian and Catholic.45:29 – How does a priest deal with loneliness?50:23 – Is it ethical for me to work at a non-Catholic dental office?52:55 – Is there an indulgence gained using holy water? Is it ok to do work around the house on Sundays?…

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4/12/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:07:21 – Does your guardian angel leave you when you die12:21 – What are some good research tools and/or websites for researching paranormal experiences?17:01 – If the priest has an accident (e.g. spills the host and/ or wine such that it’s not salvageable), before, mid, or after consecration, how would this affect the rest of the mass? If the priest would simply consecrate again, would the procedure change if there’s no more host and/ or wine to consecrate?20:28 – Let us make man in our own image? Who is US and OUR? Is this an early indication of the Blessed Trinity?24:39 – Why didn’t the Pharaoh at the time of Moses, being a first born, die during the 10th plague?28:54 – During his trial, why didn’t Jesus try to stand up for himself? Pilate seemed like he would listen.30:52 – 1. What does it mean when the church says that Mary’s virginity remained intact during childbirth? Is this belief Dogma?33:59 – 2. Is it appropriate to worship God in Mary due to Theosis? If in heaven the saints are united to the divine nature in a similar way to Christ’s hypostatic union wouldn’t it be appropriate to worship God in the glorified saints? (I know it’s not appropriate but I just need help understanding the distinctions)36:42 – Is there a definitive teaching (or even different schools of speculation) on whether or not your guardian angel is specifically assigned only to you (that is, the GA only ever served as a guardian for you) or do they get different assignments when their guardees die? (Asked another way, are there the same number of guardians as there have been/will be human beings; or do the guardians guard different folks throughout their “careers”?)41:56 – At what point in attending an illicit or invalid Mass should the laity speak up or choose not to receive communion?46:26 – If God doesn’t change (the “God is simple argument”), how does that square with Jesus gaining a human nature?47:54 – I have heard people say that the hats that Bishop’s wear symbolize their authority. Can you please expand on this?48:45 – What does it mean that the disciples didn’t know Jesus till the breaking of the bread51:32 – Can any parameter of creation be infinite?52:26 – In what sense do unicorns “exist” ? (or any other fantasy idea like orcs or dragons)53:36 – I have a hard time learning languages. I get the principles, but the memorization of endings gets me. I am better at reading and working it out than listening and translating by hearing. I desperately want to learn Greek for purposes of studying the Bible. What program, book, software, class, etc. would you recommend someone like me look at to learn Biblical Greek?…

4/12/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:32 – Do we know anything about the families of Apostles other than Peter, who had a mother-in-law? Which ones were married, who had children, etc.?07:19 – I’m curious about John 10:18 where Jesus talks about having the power to lay down his life and take it up again. Does this mean he could have chosen to die right then, or could it suggest that he had the option to remain on the cross longer before choosing to die?11:36 – What sacraments can angels administer? I’ve heard stories of angels administering holy communion and even heard once of an angel hearing confession. And it made me wonder if there has been any other sacraments they’ve been known to administer?15:30 – Is experiencing deja vu the intersection of your current timeline with another?20:52 – What’s the best answer that I can give my dad about why people who are members Opus Dei scourge themselves as a form of penance? He seems to think it’s not biblical.29:19 – Was it when Judas received the sacrament of the Eucharist that the devil entered into his soul due to the state it was in?33:46 – Would conjoined twins be able to be married in the Church?40:24 – Someone told me that if you add regular water to a small bit of holy water the blessing is transferred and the holy water bottle can be filled in this way as long as you don’t let it run out. Is this true?43:41 – How would you respond to someone who says that they’re doing just fine without God and they see no reason to acknowledge Him or follow Him?47:12 – Could you go over the meaning of “Transubstantiation” and what to say and not say in the Sacrament of Reconciliation? If you like I can explain further. 52:41 – Wouldn’t these verses from Mark 7 demonstrate that if Mary had other children, Jesus would not have given her to John to care for?…

4/11/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:07:40 – Were the books written in the Catholic bible with women’s names, were they written by women?11:56 – Can the unforgivable sin be committed in thought and can a person lose the Holy Spirit?14:36 – When praying the Divine Mercy I have a hard time praying for really bad sinners. What’s your advice?20:39 – What is the difference between a holy day of obligation and a solemnity?22:41 – What are the different levels of hell and why? Thank you.30:21 – The Council of Jerusalem of 1672 was accepted by the Eastern Orthodox. The common Catholic claim against Orthodoxy is that they haven’t had an ecumenical council. How do we reconcile these two facts?33:27 – What’s the official teaching regarding organ transplants? Will i have a connection in heaven to my organ donor?40:42 -How do you respond to the claim that you don’t need a Church for Salvation?47:01 – Was William Tindale killed by Catholics for translating the bible into English?51:40 – Is it okay for Catholics to go up during communion to receive a blessing? Fiducia Supplicans seems to indicate that it is not the proper time for it.…

4/11/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:46:09 – Were any of these women in the 19th/20th century worried about the word man used in scripture and their role as religious?…

4/10/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:06:21 – I’m a United Methodist minister. What more resources do you recommend in my exploration of Catholicism?20:01 – Surely God hears the prayers and offers signs to people outside of Christianity. How do we make sense of these signs that might offer people in their faith outside of Christ?31:01 – What do Catholics believe in what’s going to get them into heaven? I’m Catholic, but some say it’s good works; but I keep saying it’s through Jesus Christ37:11 – My Catholic cousin is not going to get married in a church. Can I attend?45:37 – I’m reading a book that claims that the Catholic doctrine of atonement has changed since Trent to Vatican II. Is this true?51:43 – You mention a lot the appeal to natural law. Why should we live according to our nature?…

4/10/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:16:57 – Is Pope Damasus decree on the canon a forgery?19:14 – What is the Catholic opinion on protestant ministers being called to ministry?34:34 – CCC 2372 says the government has a right to intervene in marriage. What does this mean?47:51 – Did any of the doctors of the Church talk about the rapture?…

4/9/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:02:25 – What’s the order of the hierarchy, pope, cardinal, bishop etc.?08:35 – How would oral or mechanical stimulation be morally ethical in leading up to the conjugal act?17:55 – In what circ*mstance does suicide become a venial sin and not a mortal sin?22:49 – What does it take to be an apologist?31:12 – When did cremation become okay in the Church?40:30 – When is superstition wrong?46:04 – What’s the difference between modern Roman Catholicism and early Roman Catholicism?52:27 – How can we defend the idea that the Early Church fathers were Catholic bishops? Resources Mentioned:Fr. Hugh Barbour, “Sex After Marriage,” CAL episode from 4/23/2018…

4/9/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:14:15 – Beside the ones mentioned in the bible, how much evidence do we find of the apostles preaching the resurrection?21:43 – What’s the meaning of John 20:4; John outran Peter?28:30 – All of Catholic traditions contradict the Bible34:03 – What’s the best argument against Islam?44:14 – How does the Catholic make sense of the First and Second Great Awakening?51:55 – What’s the order of the hierarchy, pope, cardinal, bishop etc.?…

4/8/2024 • 0

In this episode of the game show, Chet, from Houston Texas and Chuck from Illinois go head-to-head and test their apologetical knowledge!…

4/6/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:24 – Did God ordain that women cannot be priests?07:22 – Is there other meaning of “baptism” other than immersion?15:04 – When God created the first humans, were they already fallen?19:10 – Is it essential to affirm people by their biological identity especially to our youth in Catholic schools?29:15 – Why don’t we baptize children in the womb especially if they are at risk of being miscarried?36:04 – How can I defend the Church’s teaching against Sola Fide?41:48 – Were there more people around when Adam and Eve were around? Resources: Kenneth W. Kemp, “The Science of Adam” first things, Kenneth W. Kemp, “Science, Theology, and Monogenesis,” 2011, American Catholic Philosophical Quarterly, Vol. 85, No. 2, Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, “The Historicity of Adam” and “Defending Adam After Darwin.”49:24 – What does Hebrew 6:4-7 mean in light of going to confession?52:46 – Why is there only one incarnation? Why not the Father and Holy Spirit too?…

4/5/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:02:59 – In the Old Testament God comes across as angry and jealous but in the New Testament he seems kinder and more merciful. Does he grow or what’s the explanation?10:20 – Regarding the promises of the rosary and being delivered from purgatory. Does this mean that you will skip purgatory if you pray the rosary devoutly?14:15 – How can I spread faith at my high school?23:02 – I’m in Costa Rica and when I went to Mass the priest didn’t know what to do when I went up for a blessing and shoved the host into my mouth. I don’t know how to react to this.29:10 – I’m protestant. How can I make sense of redemptive suffering?…

4/5/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:39 – If confirmation is supposed to be like Pentecost then how come we don’t go out like the apostles?08:10 – Rom 5:12 said death entered because of sin but if evolution is how God created everything which included death, how do we square that?14:46 – My 7th grade students wanted to know if the children of Adam and Eve had to have children with their siblings?20:55 – Does the Cyclical Universe Model disprove God?34:59 – What is the Church’s teaching on miscarriage in regard to family planning?41:50 – Is there a distinction in Catholic theology between spirit and soul?45:05 – Why does the word Hosanna translate differently in different bibles?? What’s the proper translation?49:52: I’m a convert. My mother has recently become pagan and has been more combative. Most recently she has become confrontational regarding St. Patrick driving out snakes from Ireland. How should I handle the situation?…

4/4/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:2:40 – I can appreciate the God works through Catholicism, but I don’t understand when people elevate this one denomination? Organizational and leadership definition instead of spiritually defined.22:57 – I don’t understand the Catholic concept of a “good God.”36:28 – I don’t understand and believe that Original Sin is in the bible and how is Mary not a sinner?42:38 – I don’t understand the distinction between venial and mortal sin. How do we distinguish them in the context of 1 John 5:16?49:58 – Regarding a previous call on abortion. Can you clarify the limited circ*mstance on abortion?…

4/4/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:06:16 – I don’t understand the Doctrine of eternal hell?15:26 – I don’t understand how items like holy water and other blessed items work and their effect?20:52 – All scriptural evidence seems to show that our only priest is Jesus. There is no need for other priests.37:18 – Christianity general. How can the murder of the 1st born in Egypt by God be justified?50:09 – Do Catholics need to believe in the doctrine of eternal conscious torment? I believe the Catechism of Trent teaches eternal conscious torment?…

4/3/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:4:32- How can I explain Marian doctrine to my non- denominational family who believe this is communion with the dead?12:02 – Why do people get attacked by demons? 18:12 – How can I interpret someone who has passed away appearing or speaking to me in a dream? 21:03 – What is a response to someone who claims I worship a human being in Jesus Christ?28:30 – How can I share the need to confess to a Priest since it is not in the bible?34:24 – Can you interpret Jesus’s words to Judas of “Woe to the man…”? 42:32 – Is polygamy the same as adultery? How does this impact the Old Testament?48:13 – How can I explain to a Protestant why they need the Sacraments?51:40 – How can I interpret Jeus’s response in Luke 11:27-28 to Mary being called blessed?…

4/3/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:04:28 – Did St. Matthew write the Gospel or was it someone who knew him?11:35 – How should I treat my bulletin that contains the Sunday reading? 14:16 – Can a Baptism be valid if a priest says the prayers mentally or to a deaf audience?18:28 – How can I respond to a Protestant friend who shared that the trial of the Catholic church is from the devil since God only does good?31:02 – Where are Christ’s wounds? 36:58 – 1 Corinthians 14:34 says women should remain silent in churches. What does Paul mean by this and has this teaching changed? 45:00 – Can you explain redemptive suffering as stated by St. Faustina’s diary?…

4/2/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:18:37 – I’ve been a Christian all my life and was just brought into full communion with the Catholic Church last year. I’ve always loved the story of the Prodigal Son but I’ve always been curious of what his brother represents. Is it simply jealousy and pride? Or does he signify something deeper.29:00 – My spouse is protestant. He doesn’t want the sacrament of confirmation since he thinks it is against scripture, since scripture tells us not to make vows / oaths. He’s hung up on submitting to a Church and all it teaches. Can you help address his concern?37:17 – Thanks for offering this again! I’m always cooking dinner when the show is live and never have free hands to call in. I have a question about the myth that most Catholic Holidays are based on Pagan holidays. I know from listening to Shameless Popery that Christmas is not on December 25 because of other pagan holidays, but it’s hard to convince other Catholics this, because many reputable Catholic sources feed this myth. For example, the St. Joseph’s Sunday Missal has a blurb in the Liturgy section stating that the date was chosen in part because of pagan winter solstice festivals. If the early Christians were so adamant at separating themselves from the pagans, why is there so much disagreement among reputable Catholic sources?46:45 – When praying the Luminous mysteries, I have difficulty on what to meditate on with the Kingdom of God decade.50:44 – Will all our sins be revealed to the whole world at the general judgement, including those that have been forgiven ? We’re trying to reconcile Luke 8: (For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open) and Hebrews 8:12 (For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more)52:06 – Can some early Christian writings that did not make the canon, such as the Shepherd of Hermas, be regarded as approved private revelations, similar to those of Fatima or St. Faustina?53:12 – “I enjoy listening to Catholic Answers as often as I can and have learned a lot! My Question: In Galatians 2:11-21, Paul confronts/rebukes Peter for refusing to eat with gentiles: “”11 But when Peter came to Antioch, I had to oppose him to his face, for what he did was very wrong.”” If the successor of Peter says, thinks or does something “”very wrong,”” who, when and how is the successor confronted/rebuked or corrected?”…

4/2/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:14:25 – How did the Vatican end up in Rome, Italy along with the body of 19:19 – How many popes sat on the chair of Peter during the life of St. John the apostle? Are any of their writings to the Church available anywhere?22:42 – I’ve been discussing the sacrifice of the mass with my wife who is protestant, and I told her that we, the regular attendee, are part of the sacrifice – partakers – and how we participate frequently in Christ’s perpetual sacrifice… Could you elaborate for me? It would be great if you could take us all the way from leviticus to the images of the lamb (as sacrificed) in revelation. How are our offerings involved too?37:10 – Does the fact that that Didache does not appear to refer specifically to the Real Presence (only mentions the “Eucharist”) pose a problem for the assertion that the Early Church did actually believe in the Real Presence, since the Didache was one of the earliest surviving documents that we have from the Early Church?46:00 – Where does the Bible say that a book CAN’T be a valid part of the Old Testament unless it’s quoted from in the New Testament? (this Protestant line of reasoning seems like a “Tradition of Men” to me.)51:40 – I know we have the lineage of the Popes documented but the succession of bishops isn’t as well recorded – how can we know that certain branches of bishops are within succession? And if a bishop went off the rails went about those he ordained?…

4/1/2024 • 0

Catholic Answers Live Classics: Good Friday reflection with Fr. Hugh Barbour.…

3/29/2024 • 0

Fr. Paul Check joins Cy Kellett to discuss the mental sufferings of our Lord on this encore episode of Catholic Answers Live.…

3/28/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:05 – Given Jesus is timeless, did Jesus have a body before his birth?10:21 – What is the Catholic view on how to remain saved after initial justification?15:08 – What can I expect from my first Latin mass? How different will it be?18:36 – With the red heifers and altars being constructed, what details do we look for to know we are in the end times?23:24 – If someone disagrees with infallible teaching, what do they need to do to return? Just change their mind or go to confession?31:54 – Has your study of the paranormal strengthened your faith? What’s the best way to pursue the paranormal?37:46 – Can a Catholic receive a valid absolution if they reject the teaching on contraception? Do I have a duty to stop my close family from sinning even if they tell me to let them be?46:40 – How do I respond when someone says that the pope is the antichrist?50:31 – Has the Church had anything to say or teach on the jinn in Islam?…

3/28/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:04:38 – How do you rebut the soteriological argument from evil?10:00 – Why did God choose the category of God to reveal himself to the nation of Israel given that all the other gods are different in nature than him?15:48 – Should the characters in Tobit be seen as fictional?17:44 – How can we respond to a Mormon or unitarian that claims that John’s gospel says Jesus has the same power and authority as the Father but not one in essence?20:47 – How could I respond to Orthodox people who justify their allowing of remarriage?24:33 – There are people in the OT who weren’t Jewish such as Job, what was their religion?30:02 – Jesus speaks about the way to salvation being narrow and damnation being wide. How do we make sense of this?36:08 – If you went back in time, could you pray for yourself so you won’t commit a sin?40:24 – Why did the Church change the terminology for the Good Friday Service from “Veneration” to “Adoration” of the holy cross? Isn’t adoration reserved from God alone?43:28 – I’m in RCIA. I had my first confession but I think I committed another sin. I’m having a hard time finding another confession time. Should I move forward in receiving the sacraments?48:20 – Is there any evidence where Judas went or if he met up with Jesus after his death?…

3/27/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:11 – Why is there a personal judgment and a general judgment? Doesn’t that seem redundant?13:29 – Have any credible remote viewers ever tried to remote view heaven?23:15 – How does our doctrine of inspiration interact with 1 Cor 7:29-31? In that passage, Paul seems to assert to his original audience that the end of history was near upon them, and gives them advice which only makes sense in that context. Paul seems to change his mind later on (in other letters). But in that spot, it really seems like an assertion which is untrue. But I say this, brothers: the time is shortened, that from now on even those who have wives should be as if they do not have wives, 30 and those who weep as if they do not weep, and those who rejoice as if they do not rejoice, and those who buy as if they do not possess 31 and those who make use of the world as if they do not make full use of it. For the present form of this world is passing away.36:57 – How can parishes do better at helping those who don’t drive attend Mass? Or help those would are considering joining the church and don’t drive.40:38 – What is the reason behind why the Gospel of Mark has both a short ending and a long ending?46:30 – Which Bible translation is the most faithful to the original languages?51:40 – Loving and liking are different. We know that in heaven we will love everyone the same. Does this mean that we are still going to have people that are closer to us, people that have a special bond? Or will those relationships become the same in the sense that there are no persons that have a closer friendship?…

3/27/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:05:15 – I have a photo of an object with an inscription and was wondering what it means ( a client had it on the shelf and I’d never seen it, I take it it is Protestant: Along the top of the block of wood from left to right are painted the names: Paul, Irenaeus, Martin, Columba, Luther, Wesley and Branham. In the center is painted “The Seven Church Ages” and at the bottom is the person’s birthdate. Thank you!13:20 – how are we to respond to Pope Francis saying that Priests can bless same-sex unions? Is it reconcilable with our Catholic faith being we were taught it goes against God’s teachings?17:38 – What does the Church say regarding the things people find funny? There are some things that we find funny that may be dark, edgy, and slightly irreverent but we have little control over our reflex to laugh or chuckle at such things. If we do find something funny that’s seen as “offensive” from a moral point of view, are we to confess it and try harder in the future to process the bit or joke until we no longer find it amusing?24:05 – How does a revert get involved in parish life?28:32 – Can you explain kenosis? I keep hearing a certain strain of Christians abuse Philippians 2:7 to suggest Jesus gave up his divinity. Their reasoning is that Jesus had to sacrifice himself as a man in order to atone for humanity. Can you please debunk this? 2 Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, 2 complete my joy, so that ⌊you are in agreement⌋, having the same love, united in spirit, ⌊having one purpose⌋. 3 Do nothing according to selfish ambition or according to empty conceit, but in humility considering one another better than yourselves, 4 each of you not looking out for your own interests⌋, but also each of you for ⌊the interests of others.39:06 – I’ve wanted to hear your treatment of the souls of unbaptized children who die before the age of reason. I’ve researched it a fair bit from the 2008 document approved by Pope Benedict, to Servant of God Marcel Van, to alleged quotes by St Bernard of Clairvaux, to other reasons that suggest they go to heaven rather than limbo, but your research & insights would be of interest too.47:31 – Why was there a bowl of wine/vinegar at the cross? It wouldn’t have been for antiseptic or pain-numbing reasons. What was the reason for it?49:22 – Have you ever considered doing any Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World episode on neurodivergence?52:15 – What are the three secrets of Fatima? Why was one of them never revealed to us?…

3/26/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:06:17 – calling on behalf on a friend who is discerning Catholicism– his friend has a question about people in the past paying for indulgences and for people to get out of purgatory?29:14 – discerning Catholicism, he feels open to Catholicism, but his wife is not comfortable with it. What are some basic things he can share with his wife to positively share more about Catholicism with her?49:10 – I have a family member who is not catholic. Is he allowed to receive last rights?…

3/26/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:04:08 – What do Roman Catholic believe going to heaven is dependent upon?16:14 – What archeological Study Bible should I use if I am trying to become Catholic?19:07 – how does one become a Catholic but avoid a triumphant attitude?29:44 – Non Catholic, parents were Catholic, in her 3rd marriage, wants to become Catholic but doesn’t have anyone to sponsor her in RCIA… how does she navigate this?42:08 – Why is God not held accountable to the same moral standards in relationships as we are?49:39 – Can you explain more about purgatory and how someone can pray for someone else in purgatory?…

3/25/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:15:07 – If you’re divorced and remarried but your first marriage wasn’t in the Church, can you receive communion?18:46 – While you wait for an annulment, what does it mean to live like brother and sister23:19 – I was married to a non-Catholic and having trouble finding proof of this prior marriage. Only divorced. What can I do to prove it was not a marriage in the Church?30:07 – What does it take to get an annulment?34:13 – I just wanted to say that the advice to give, to go to a priest should also include the deacons. I feel like the deacons were made for this.35:07 – Why don’t they treat casual sex with the same degree as being in a non-Catholic valid marriage?43:34 – What’s the Church’s guidance for those who don’t have a valid marriage and are separated but don’t seek divorce?45:28 – What is the reason for annulments being valid if the couple are married outside of the Church building?…

3/23/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:08:44 – When dialoguing with a protestant and using the common ground of the bible, where should I go in terms of moving the conversation after a “this is just how i interpret it’ point 5. causes it to stagnate?15:30 – How do you respond to the claim that in order to be Christian one needs to be born again?20:20 – Is there salvation outside the Catholic Church?28:46 – A protestant asked me if using bacon grease breaks the Friday Lenten abstaining from meat?34:40 – How do we defend against claims that the papacy has changed over history? How do we defend doctrines that were introduced later in history?44:56 – How do I respond to people who say that the Catholic Church is the whor* of Babylon?52:55 – What’s the difference between abstinence and fasting during lent?…

3/22/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:02:42 – Some Protestant minister who converts to Catholic church can become priests and stay married. Why isn’t this extended to Deacons?09:09 – How can I reconcile Holy Days of Obligation and fasting during lent with Mark Chapter 7?17:05 – I’ve heard the Word became the Son at the incarnation only based on Psalm 2. How can I respond to this?23:50 – Where is St. Gabriel mentioned in the Bible, what makes him an Archangel?28:50 – Why is there no video evidence of a miracle? 34:02 – How did the Septuagint get its name?36:05 – How can I talk to someone who says you don’t need Confession? 40:32 – Why did St. Padre Pio have the stigmata, and did it hurt? 42:13 – Why in the US does weseem to ignore a 1997 Vatican Instruction when it comes to the use of extraordinary minister?48:17 – What denomination is the Hillsong church and can we attend as Catholics?50:54 – Is there firm teaching of using they/them pronouns?…

3/22/2024 • 0

Questions:04:55 – Why shouldn’t we use the pronouns of transpeople, if the Pope consistently does? 14:47 – Why do Protestants use Ephesians 4:11 to say that we don’t need priest?22:22 – Is going to Confession for the same thing repeatedly pointless?31:54 – What are your thoughts on increasing reverence by receiving on the tongue and kneeling?42:55 – How did David become a priest based on the order of Melchizedek? 47:54 – Was the Son of God in biological form or spiritual form prior to the birth of Jesus?51:56 – Understanding more on the What separates the deuterocanonicals from the rest of the books from the apocrypha?…

3/21/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:01:43 – What exactly are Catholics bound to follow? letters, encyclicals, ex-cathedra declarations, etc.06:02 – What exactly is the authority carried by the nihil obstat?11:57 – If I believe in everything the Church teaches but I also believe in reincarnation and continual revelation. Can I become Catholic?22:45 – If you have to be in the state of grace to enter heaven, does that mean your last confession is the only one that matters?31:17 – I’m a convert. How can I go about receiving the spiritual benefits of the eucharist if I have a hard time believing in the real presence?37:36 – Are there any writings of papal authority being passed on in the early Church?46:02 – Can you explain the difference between venial and mortal sin?52:11 – Why can’t you go to confession over the phone?…

3/21/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:02:42 – Why do we have to attend mass on Sunday and who mandated it?10:54 – What is the Church’s teaching regarding Mary as co-redemptrix?15:23 – What is the importance of the woman’s submissive role as laid out in the bible? How can we go about it to make women more comfortable?22:16 – If Jesus is the Prince of Peace, how then can it be moral to carry a firearm? Can we defend ourselves?28:40 – If the Gospel of John focuses on the body and blood of Jesus, why doesn’t the gospel have the story of the last supper?33:37 – Regarding the statement “there is no salvation outside the Church,” how does the idea of some Protestants and Jews being able to be saved correlate to that phrase?43:59 – How do I respond to my mother and brother who left the Church due to there being too many ‘man-made traditions’?48:49 – How do you respond to the claim that Jesus being the bread is just metaphorical like him being a branch or a door?…

3/20/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:05:01 – How is time experienced in heaven?09:20 – Where do we get the documentation of the fall of the angels since it’s not in the bible?15:00 – How can we say Extra Ecclesiam nulla salus but still say the Orthodox are saved?19:20 – Gal 5:2 says circumcision will be of no value. Will a baby that is circumcised today be of no/less value to Christ?24:28 – Why are we not born with full grace and still affected by original sin?35:14 – Why does God test his people if he knows what the outcome will be?43:37 – Is YHWH the Trinity? Did Christophany happen in the Old Testament; meaning did Jesus appear to people in the Old Testament?49:59 – My granddaughter is not going to be baptized because my son fell away from the Church? Can the baptism of desire be applied to others apart from the parents?…

3/20/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:02:28 – Yesterday’s Reading regarding Susana. Did Daniel end up marrying her? How were the two elderly men trying to harm Susana proved to be lying based on a tree?06:00 – Is birth control acceptable to prevent a pregnancy if the pregnancy is life threatening for the mother?20:00 – I heard that after Vatican II men were no longer required to be heterosexual to join the priesthood. Is this true?29:29 – In 1 Jn 5:16-17, why are there different versions that describe sins as mortal vs deadly?35:40 – If a person is baptized but not confirmed can they receive confession? How do you harmonize baptism of desire and the declaration from the Ecumenical Council of Florence that no one can be saved outside the church even if they shed blood for Christ?45:55 – Do you consider John Main’s form of meditation compatible with Church teaching?52:16 – You said that men cannot be entered into seminary if they have carnal sins. hom*osexuality is not a carnal sin; it is a condition. Can you expound on this?…

3/19/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:04:05 – Why are Mt 17:21, Mk 9:29 missing from our current bibles? They were in the Douay–Rheims bible.15:47 – What does it mean for all graces to flow through Mary?29:15 – I’m a lapsed Catholic and looking to return. I’m divorced, remarried, and want to receive the sacraments. Am I living in sin?38:03 – How can I help bring a Sedevacantist to the Church?50:15 – Is Melchizedek a Christophany? Is there a difference between “the angel of the Lord” and “An angel of the Lord?”…

3/19/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:07:08 – What is the significance of St. Clement’s letter being written in the 60s rather than the 90s AD?15:00 – Why would God allow Protestants to have the wrong canon of scripture?23:32 – Were the gospels written to make the roman empire look good and make the Jews look bad?34:25 – Did Jesus descend to hell (hellfire) after he died? If demons are tormented in hell, who is tormenting them?34:25 – How do you reconcile evolution with the creation account?52:46 – I’m becoming Catholic this Easter. Where can I go to better understand the Reformation?…

3/18/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:13:31 – Where do we see this apostolic and papal succession in the bible?20:02 – When is the pope infallible?28:30 – The Papacy was invented in the Middle Ages. Peter was not the pope. I will not go along with the papacy.36:35 – When Jesus says that he’s praying for Peter, Is this giving him some authority?43:46 – Regarding unbroken succession. How do we make sense of the Avignon papacy?49:29 – How should I reconcile the current pope’s opinions and involvement on the environment issue and the science that opposes his view? Should I just keep my mouth shut? What’s the code of conduct?…

3/16/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:02:23 – Would the best possible world contain actual concrete infinince?06:22 – Can the human soul possess and animate an object like the video game Five Nights at Freddy?15:56 – Why do protestants say we re-crucify Jesus at the Mass?20:59 – If the devil knew that God was all powerful, why did he rebel against him?24:09 – I offend my brother no matter what I do. I don’t love him. When will I come to love him?29:37 – You don’t need baptism to go to Heaven. If you believe Jesus is the Son of God who died and rose again and you repent…that is your salvation.31:51 – Why do we need priests if Jesus was the final mediator?35:57 – Why do you call yourselves apologists? It sounds like you’re apologizing for the faith.41:20 – How did they come up with the numbering chapter and verse in the bible?48:35 – How does the Jewish view of heaven compare to the Catholic view?53:07 – How will time be experienced after we die?…

3/15/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:01:31 – Is there anything in the Didache that protestants or Catholics would have a problem with?04:51 – I’m Southern Baptist. What was the reason for Martin Luther removing the seven books from the Old Testament?16:01 – My parish doesn’t do the washing of the feet on Holy Thursday. Are we missing out on an important part of the liturgy?19:14 – What book would you recommend for a new convert to help explain to a protestant family?21:52 – Can you explain the history behind the teaching on usury?28:51 – If Jesus, the Father and Holy Spirit are equal then why does Jesus have to sit at the right hand and have to intercede for us?31:46 – If someone becomes Catholic then becomes Orthodox, can they still be saved, or did they just commit heresy?36:19 – Is it wrong to work for a company that is making something morally compromised? Would I be morally obliged to resign?44:08 – Regarding Simeon’s predictions to Mary, why do we take some of those as metaphorical and others not?50:40 – Are Catholics allowed to attend civil weddings that involve two Catholics?53:04 – Did any of the apostles have any wives or children before following Jesus?…

3/15/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:43 – Does the Church allow the faithful to believe polygenesis?11:51 – How do you respond to the boring hell objection?14:56 – My new pastor uses a lot of incense and I have a severe sensitivity, to the point of getting physically sick. It’s been going on for months and I’m growing in resentment since he is not willing to change. What can I do?22:23 – If time is different in heaven, and I go to heaven, can I intercede for myself?28:30 – If the early Christians came up with a fixed date for Christmas, why does Easter’s date change? Shouldn’t it be fixed too?33:15 – Humane Generis Paragraph 5-6. What does it mean by continual evolution?44:37 – According to Church teaching, when is a revolution necessary or just?51:40 – My grandmother was a Jew woman who became a Messianic Jew. Given our Jewish background am I supposed to continue following the Jewish feasts?…

3/14/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:06:15 – Where are the Assumption and the Coronation of Mary in the Bible?16:18 – What is an inspired work in the Catholic Church?22:10 – What are the first steps to converting?32:24 – Where do indulgences come from? Am I required to believe in them?45:21 – Why do we pray to Mary?49:46 – I’m a ‘prodigal son’ Catholic. What research do you have on the 18 years that are missing about Jesus in the bible?…

3/14/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:09:55 – Why is it ok to cut up the bodies of saints and distribute them throughout the world?19:35 – My husband is an example of different ways of coming into the Church.28:42 – The Easter vigil masses look different depending on where you go, diocesan, Dominican etc. Do their Mass services reflect their theology?34:10 – Comment: I wanted to express just how beautiful it is for people to come into the Church during this time.36:03 – Why should someone become Catholic and not Orthodox with so much confusion coming from the Vatican?43:30 – My friend’s daughter is going to RCIA and wants me to be her daughter’s godmother. How best can I explain Catholicism to the Baha’i family?48:05 – I’m being baptized on Easter with a Mormon background. So, are my wife and I no longer going to be married in heaven?…

3/13/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:02:19 – Do we understand the 2 natures of Jesus the same as the Oriental Orthodox?15:38 – Considering that suicide is a mortal sin, how come we can’t say that they automatically go to hell?23:50 – Were dinosaurs alive when Adam and Eve were created?28:25 – How are things outside of ecumenical councils infallible such as canon law?42:47 – How do you keep your mind from wanting to leave the Church, especially for those who are on the spectrum?49:45 – How do I defend the Immaculate conception if a protestant says that Luke 1:28 doesn’t translate to “hail full of grace?”…

3/13/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:04:11 – If you apply CS Lewis’ Lord, Lunatic, or Liar options to Mohammed, what would you choose? Prophet, Lunatic or Liar?07:02 – Do near death experiences detract from the reality of purgatory?15:06 – What is the earliest record of the Eucharist celebrated after the last supper?19:41 – Where in the bible do we see purgatory? Do Jesus’ words to the good thief disprove purgatory?28:23 – I’ve heard it said that the road to Emmaus account is the first Eucharist. What are your thoughts on this?32:06 – Why is liberation theology a problem?35:19 – Did Judas go to heaven or hell?40:14 – Why does John never name the mother of Jesus?44:53 – Why do we call Mary the blessed Mother if that’s what we call people in the process of being saints?47:32 – Why doesn’t God speak to all of us clearly like he did to David? How do we discern what God is telling us?51:52 – How can we help people in purgatory?…

3/12/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:02:21 – How do you know when you’re being forgiven if you don’t feel peace after confession?10:10 – Why do we not use the name Jehovah?12:34 – My friend said that during the early Church there were other Christians apart from Catholics? Is this true?15:44 – If a tabernacle is God’s dwelling place and Jesus is no longer in Mary’s tabernacle, can we still call her God Tabernacle? How can Mary hear everyone’s prayers and not be equal to God?22:53 – I’m Protestant. If you miss Mass to go to a Cowboy game and die on the way to the game, is your soul damned just because you were going to the game?36:36 – Can you give a good answer to the accusation that we worship Mary and statues?42:55 – I visited a Pentecostal church and was told that I need to be rebaptized in the name of Jesus. How do I respond?…

3/12/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:05:59 – How do we refute double predestination?14:42 – What’s the response to the objections that consecrate virgins would make Christ a polygamist since they are his brides?23:06 – My protestant friend claimed that the Catholic Church was founded in the 5th century by Pope Gregory the Great. What’s the response?31:00 – Is the antichrist going to claim that he is the rightful Messiah?35:55 – My brother says that the Eucharist is not the real presence. Can you clarify this teaching?44:41 – I’m protestant. Can purgatory be lessened with words being spoken during last rites?…

3/11/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:02:02 – How do I defend the deuterocanonical books?05:42 – I’m a convert and my husband is atheist. His main question: If God is good then how did he create suffering?16:19 – If a man has a vasectomy and later repents and goes to confession. Are he and his wife required to abstain from relations indefinitely?20:26 – If a priest blesses a cloud, will it rain holy water?22:04 – Regarding the prophecy of Illumination of conscience at Garabandal. If it comes to pass, will the sins we confessed be washed away from our knowledge?29:22 – What’s the difference between the deuterocanonical and the apocrypha, and how do we defend it?32:20 – Was the Creed the only document that came out of the Nicene council?36:12 – Is it immoral to eat more intelligent animals like dolphins and octopus?37:57 – Is there a reason other than a mortal sin to go to confession?41:36 – I’m a fertility care practitioner. I always advise couples who had vasectomies to not have relations during the woman’s fertile days. Is this morally acceptable to do?47:59 – How does one receive communion in the Church if one is divorced but was never married in the Church?51:48 – Could you help clarify CCC 1650?…

3/9/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:04:23 – Is it fair to use Hannibal crossing the Alps as a comparison to not being skeptical of the gospels?15:58 – How do we respond to someone who says they are better without God?30:35 – A god that floods an entire planet to kill his creation is not about love. Abrahamic religions are nonsensical.33:55 – Can the canon of scripture be added to?43:52 – How do I tow the line in staying true to the faith without jeopardizing my job in a secular society?50:26 – What are your thoughts on grandparents promoting abortion?…

3/8/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:08:53 – How do I defend the Catholic position on the Bipartite, tripartite nature of man? I’m in a bible study with a group of protestants and this has been a debate.16:20 – Is it considered living in sin to be a Catholic in name only?20:01 – Where can I find indulgences in the Church?24:31 – If we are forgiven in this life but there is a final judgment where we are judged, how do we square those too?35:00 – Why do Catholics have to go to a priest to have a relationship with God? Especially since the bible says we can go straight to Jesus?43:40 – Where does Our Lady of America stand in the Church?46:09 – What does one do with a physical copy of the liturgy of the hours? Do they have to be discarded or can they be reused?47:54 – I just wanted clarification: Is the only way to God through a priest? Why do Catholics still pay homage to saints?…

3/8/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:04:20 – How does one do paranormal investigations as a faithful Catholic without getting into the occult?06:14 – Does Gal 5:2 teach that Catholics aren’t saved?12:16 – Why is the canon of scripture closed?16:55 – My daughter is into witchcraft and asked me how transubstantiation is not magic or witchcraft?24:30 – Mat 5:22 What did Jesus mean when he said don’t call anyone Raca?35:55 – If God loves this world & does not want to destroy it, then why is he promising heaven instead of doing something to fix the mess here in this world?37:22 – Are you invoking demons when you debate Satanists?43:30 – My Episcopalian son says he’s Catholic but not Roman Catholic. What does that mean?50:35 – What is the actual name that people used for Jesus? Why don’t we use it?…

3/7/2024 • 0

Topics Covered:1:00 – Alabama Supreme Court says embryos are humans.19:05 – Manners and generational social norms.41:54 – China’s demographic collapse.…

3/7/2024 • 0

Topics Covered:03:47 – Romans going back to paganism29:05 – Christian self- immolation46:00 – Alabama Supreme Court says embryos are humans…

3/6/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:06:22 – I am low income and receive charity from the Church. What is my obligation to give back as an offering to the Church?17:48 – Can Protestant pastors cast out demons?28:44 – How is it possible for a Catholic who has same sex attraction to become a saint given that they are prohibited from having a vocation according to the Church?40:41 – what resources can i give to an 18-year-old to stay Catholic?45:37 – As an obedient Catholic must I fire a freemason who I hired as a contractor? Do I have to limit my interaction with them?49:35 – What does the Church think of books like 3-4 Maccabees and others? Are they Inspired scripture?…

3/6/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:05:15 – Do we have true contrition of sins if we know we will commit them again?07:35 – How do we share in the divinity of Christ if we don’t become gods ourselves?13:09 – Can I reject some element of the Catholic view of purgatory and still call myself Catholic?17:54 – I’m debating between leaving the Novus Ordo Church and going to a sedevacantist church. What resource can you offer to get me out of this thought?23:05 – How do we know when we are being obedient in the context of Deut. 13:7-12 and Acts 733:16 – How do you know when you are truly connected to God?36:09 – I’ve been trying to get out of debt. Is it advisable to stop giving my donations to the Church? If I take a side job to speed up my debt pay off, can I work on Sundays?44:31 – I’m not Catholic. What are these groups like Jesuits, Benedictines, etc. and how do they all fit under the umbrella of Catholicism?48:10 – My mom is Protestant. What are good scriptural defenses for the papacy?…

3/5/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:18:07 – How do you encourage schools to share the hard teachings of Catholicism?23:56 – Where does a sense of purpose fit into education?45:06 – How do you handle students who don’t take reverence and church seriously?47:43 – I’m studying to be liberal arts Catholic teacher. How can we balance being away from technology and acting as an Amish versus understanding the need for it?…

3/5/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:23:28 – Is the goal of the 9-month novena to pray the traditional rosary? Or what order did you have in mind? 34:41 – I just want to thank Cardinal Burke, your leadership and witness make me want to get closer to the Church.36:14 – I and my entire bible study signed up for the novena. Please keep your friend Paul Nelson in your prayers.47:31 – I wanted to compliment Cardinal Burke on his great work at the Shrine.50:00 – Should Our Lady of Fatima’s Miracle of the Sunhave a greater impact due to the miracle being a historical moment?…

3/4/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:04:39 – Does Romans 11:6 nullify the idea of faith and works?08:24 – Why do we genuflect or bow during the Apostles Creed quote “conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary?”13:03 – A friend is a recent convert who wants to be a monk. He doesn’t want to get his previous marriage annulled. Would this affect him?18:47 – How does salvation come?20:46 – How do I discern what God wants me to do?28:47 – Is there any truth to the claim of ‘serpent seed? The claim that Satan had children with other humans during the time of Adam and Eve.32:07 – Is it ok for me to go to an Assembly of God church or Pentecostal church if I can’t find a Catholic church?39:55 – Can generational sins be passed on?43:30 – How are protestants saved if they know of the Church and reject it?46:10 – My sister left the Church for Islam. How can I evangelize?49:10 – I’m Anglican. My ex husband became Catholic. If he chose to remarry, what would that look like?…

3/2/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:13:07 – How do Catholics approach images of Jesus in the Eucharist since it doesn’t actually resemble him?15:50 – How do you answer the claim that Jesus was a proponent of Sola Scriptura because he always quoted the Old Testament?21:54 – What forgives us our sins?34:18 – Given the crusades, indulgences etc. Why should a person join the Catholic Church? I’m protestant and I don’t believe the Catholic Church is good.42:01 – How would you respond to the claim that the Catholics broke away from the Orthodox Church, not the other way around?45:46 – How would you reply to an evangelical who claims that all Catholics should leave the Catholic Church because of the pope’s comments on blessing same sex couples?49:59 – Is it true that a pope can go to hell?…

3/1/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:01:27 – What does the Church say on the morality and development of AI?6:21 – How can a cemetery be respectfully moved in a situation where they need to move it?16:28 – What’s the difference between an apologist and a theologian?22:07 – Was Jesus going to become man even without the fall?32:36 – Is it permissible to cremate remains after the body has been buried?34:54 – Why do people refer to the Catholic Church as she?41:35 – In the Apostles Creed it says that Jesus descended into hell but it is omitted in the Nicene Creed. Why is that?46:27 – I’m about to start Lutheran confirmation. Why should I stop that and instead enter RCIA?50:10 – I’ve had demonic activity for the last 3 months. I’ve had it blessed. What more can I do since it hasn’t stopped?…

3/1/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:07:37 – Are annulments valid in the bible?12:42 – Do you know of any saints who teach that prayer and sacraments are the only treatment for depression?16:15 – Why is Caiaphas offended in Mt 25:31?20:29 – How can we present the gospel in a compelling way especially to young men who increasingly lack direction and meaning in the world today?32:12 – How many intentions can you attach to one rosary?39:28 – What do you think is the most important stage of schooling for a Catholic and when should it take place?46:12 – What is required for a Catholic to believe publicly vs privately. Ex. Can a person be pro-life publicly but pro-abortion privately?51:54 – How do you argue against people who say daily communion is bad?…

2/29/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:11:24 – If you leave the Church due to lack of knowledge, is that sinful?18:45 – After returning to the Church after 5 decades, was it ok for a priest to forgive me from past sins even those that I might not have been aware of?25:06 – Is it licit for the congregation to sing an amen after the gospel?31:30 – How did we get from receiving communion reverently at the altar rail to receive communion in the hand and in line?37:25 – Were Mary and Joseph validly married since they were betrothed? Did Mary die?41:33 – Is it allowed for there to be no music during the preparation of gifts at mass so the congregations can hear the prayers the priest is saying?45:48 – What’s the Catholic perspective on Jn 14:2 regarding eternal security?49:19 – How much historical evidence for the crucifixion is there?53:45 – Is there an obligation to go to your closest parish?…

2/29/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:17:15 – My daughter has been heavily drinking after her twin brother committed suicide.31:34 – I’ve been in AA for 12 years. How did you move forward with recovery and mix Catholicism with the 12 steps?28:45 – I’m a Catholic and 43 years in recovery. Where can I find your group and help?37:13 – How do I deal with spiritual desolation through addiction?44:42 – I’m in CIR and celebrating 1 year of sobriety today!47:50 – Do you have codependent meetings?49:46 – Do you have meetings for people with food addictions?51:50 – I’ve been in AA for 16 years and have a lust addiction and have not been successful in the latter. How is desperation to quit a grace?…

2/28/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:05:22 – Why do Christian Zionists evangelicals believe in Israel the way that they do?14:07 – Why didn’t Jesus write the New Testament himself?16:30 – I comes from a materialist background. I struggle with the concept of the soul. What’s the best way to understand it with my background?22:05 – I pray the rosary daily. How do we justify including Mar in the last two glorious mysteries without it feeling like we’re worshiping her?31:19 – When we pray to saints in heaven, they know of the pain and sorrows of earth, how can that be heaven?34:54 – Can the identity of the pope be infallibly known?47:40 – Are angels male and female or just male?49:55 – What is the Church teaching on Mary as Co-Redemptrix?52:10 – What are sins of the heart and of the spirit as said in the 12 year prayer to St. Bridget?…

2/28/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:06:47 – Are there any independent sources of the murder of the Holy Innocence?12:23 – Should the Saturday vigil mass only be for those who can’t go to mass on Sundays in a strict sense such as paramedics etc.?18:17 – What does it mean to retain sins?31:10 – Regarding the Church’s stance on abortion. What does the Church stand when it comes to rape, incest and the life of the mother?45:35 – How do I respond to my protestant friend who claims the early Church quickly fell into error? His evidence is that in the New Testament Paul was already correcting errors, and that the Old Testament says God’s people are continually falling away.52:30 – Mt.16:24, What did Jesus mean when he said that everyone needed to pick up their cross and follow him if he had not yet been crucified when he said it?…

2/27/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:55 – My cousin is considering leaving Catholicism. What is going on regarding the 7 churches in Revelations? Why do Protestants use this to justify different Churches?14:58 – I’ve lived 52 years as a Lutheran. Why did Luther “water down” the Eucharist and make it less of a pure miracle than it is?29:10 – In the book of John during the trial of Barabas, the Jewish mob says, “His blood be upon us and all our generations.” Is that a legally binding statement?49:32 – How is it that the Church of the Jews suddenly became the Roman Catholic Church of Esau? If the Jews come from Jacob, then how did Catholics come to be of Esau?…

2/27/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:18:26 – If you get married civilly then divorced, are you married in the eyes of the Church?20:45 – I have a family member who married in the Church and her husband was abusive. She divorced him and now she feels pushed out of the Church. What are her options?24:14 – Is addiction a valid reason for divorce and annulment?31:12 – Is divorce illegal in the Church? Is it punishable by sin?35:12 – My husband divorced me when I became Catholic. I know I can’t remarry but I know some others have. This feels like the Church is inconsistent.42:21 – Under the circ*mstances where divorce is allowed, would one still need to confess their divorce?45:33 – How do I explain to my stepdaughter that an annulment would not affect the legitimacy of her children?48:55 – I’m on my second marriage. My priest just told me that it’s not valid. What are your thoughts?52:09 – My sibling received an annulment. She hasn’t gone to confession. Do you think it’s important for her to go?…

2/24/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:18:26 – If you get married civilly then divorced, are you married in the eyes of the Church?20:45 – I have a family member who married in the Church and her husband was abusive. She divorced him and now she feels pushed out of the Church. What are her options?24:14 – Is addiction a valid reason for divorce and annulment?31:12 – Is divorce illegal in the Church? Is it punishable by sin?35:12 – My husband divorced me when I became Catholic. I know I can’t remarry but I know some others have. This feels like the Church is inconsistent.42:21 – Under the circ*mstances where divorce is allowed, would one still need to confess their divorce?45:33 – How do I explain to my stepdaughter that an annulment would not affect the legitimacy of her children?48:55 – I’m on my second marriage. My priest just told me that it’s not valid. What are your thoughts?52:09 – My sibling received an annulment. She hasn’t gone to confession. Do you think it’s important for her to go?…

2/23/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:02:56 – Hebrew 10 says the blood of bulls and goats can’t take away sin. Why then does Leviticus say that it does?06:00 – I heard that a red heifer was going to be sacrificed in Israel this year for Passover. Is this significant and what is the Church’s opinion of this?14:44 – I’m in RCIA. I’m getting conflicting information. Who wrote the gospels?23:17 – I had a seizure and was placed on meds. I started to hear a voice in my head saying I was going straight to hell. Once I started to pray the rosary, the voice immediately went away. What do you make of this?29:10 – The bible has a lot of reference to demons. Were there a lot more demons during Christ time than ours?32:34 – How do I understand images and apparitions of pain and suffering? I thought there was no more pain and suffering in heaven?35:38 – Is there sometimes when more than one rosary is needed in our possession?40:11 – Why is it that you can EM in one diocese but not another? In the Fatima apparitions it was said that one girl would be in purgatory until the end of time. If we pray for her, can we change that?44:45 – Regarding Daniel 9:24; is Jesus the new temple?49:58 – Why doesn’t CA produce books in mass like Matthew Kelly does? I feel like we are missing out.…

2/23/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:04:04 – What backs up the claim that revelation ended with the last apostles?9:47 – How do you respond to the problem of angelic hiddenness?12:57 – When God says in Genesis, let us make man in our image, is it a reference to the Trinity?18:40 – Is the Council of Chalcedon an illegitimate council as the Oriental Orthodox claims? If not, what’s the defense?22:49 – Is it okay for Catholics to practice martial arts?28:47 – St. Thomas Aquinas says the fires of purgatory are the same as the fires. How would the soul know whether they are in purgatory or hell?35:34 – What is the oldest manuscript of the bible we have? Is our current translation the most accurate one?40:59 – What are your thoughts on Israel only preterism?47:09 – My college age child is attending a charismatic retreat this weekend. Should we be concerned especially with the tendency to encourage the gifts?52:28 – Was the marriage between Mary and Joseph only a legal marriage and not a sacramental one?…

2/22/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:04:10 – Is it ok to study religions outside of the Catholic Church?09:49 – Are babies capable of faith even without understanding?14:35 – What happens to people who have never heard of Jesus?19:01 – Is it permissible to take communion at a Protestant church?24:16 – When the Eucharist is broken, a lot of priests elevate the host spreading crumbs everywhere. Is this valid to do?30:00 – I was invited to a neighbor’s second wedding. Could I attend? She’s a divorced baptized Catholic and this ceremony is at a winery.40:41 – What advice would you give to a person who said that they prayed to God, and they didn’t answer so they concluded that he didn’t exist?45:23 – Is there going to be a formal response from the Church now that the former president is calling for a 16-week abortion ban?53:05 – Is receiving communion at another church a mortal sin and should it be confessed?…

2/22/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:13:05 – What’s the most effective way to fight back against the abortion pills being delivered via mail?17:55 – I’m a college student. It feels like I’m the only pro-lifer in my classes. What do you think I can do without endangering my grade in class?23:35 – I was tricked into taking an abortion pill. Are you familiar with them tricking women into taking a pill for ‘menstrual extraction’?28:30 – What about abortion in the case of ectopic pregnancy? Is that okay?35:05 – How do we know that conception is when the soul gets created? I don’t think it’s from scripture, right? Is it Aquinas? I hear there’s often miscarriages in early pregnancy that don’t even get noticed. So, are all those lost souls?40:14 – Lots of abolition laws have been introduced that include punishing women who had abortions. Where does the Church stand on this?43:40 – Do you think the prolife movement needs to rebrand after the overturning of Roe V Wade?…

2/21/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:02:43 – When my wife comes to Mass, she goes up to receive a blessing from the priest, but when I go to protestant service with her and do not go up for a blessing, she gets mad– how do I reconcile this?10:59 – If you go to confession and confess 2/3 mortal sins in the confessional but then die, can those 2 confessed sins be used against you in your judgment?19:44 – If a married priest becomes a widower, can he then become a Bishop?21:44 – Which Protestant denominations are Calvinist? 29:28 – Why might a church not have a relic in the Altar? 40:58 – Why do Orthodox believe that we believe the Pope is infallible?45:41 – If Adam and Eve hadn’t sinned, but a descendant sinned, everyone still have original sin?48:08 – What is the Catholic evidence for Apostolic succession? …

2/21/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:14 – How many levels of hell are there?04:57 – Can you help me reconcile these two verses? Sirach 12: 4-7 “give to the devout but do not give to the sinner” and Proverbs 25: 2111:55 – How does the baptism of infants work when the infant is not capable of understanding?16:35 – If someone with a mental illness (such as schizophrenia) is struggling with sins of impurity, are they still morally culpable?20:00 – I converted to Catholicism, if I go to protestant service with my family can I receive the “communion” at their service?23:27 – Hypothetical question– If a priest were to die during the consecration and only consecrated the body, not the blood, is the transformation still complete?29:12 – If you are new to the Catholic faith should you wait to start studying apologetics or dive right in?38:58 – is it okay to support the scouts?44:32 – How explicit should you get with your sins in confession?47:40 – How do I explain Christ’s humanity to people who don’t understand Christ was both man and God.51:33 – if you don’t know you’re committing a sin are you still accountable for that sin?…

2/20/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:02:18 – How can I stay Catholic with all the changes from Rome?10:21 – Does the appointment of only men imply that women are not called to spread the gospel in the same way men do?14:53 – I heard that whatever you offer up for fasting on Fridays can also be given up.16:16 – I’m concerned about the fewness of the saved. Is it an infallible teaching?21:16 – Would God being perfect be necessary for him to be God?28:57 – Can a Catholic convert to Judaism to be more like Jesus?32:57 – Is there a list of infallible teachings?40:16 – My daughter thinks that creation surprised God and that means that he isn’t all knowing. What is the Church response?44:38 – Why does the Latin Church not use the host and chalice for mass anymore?48:30 – When we talk to someone who isn’t Catholic and they question us, what should we do?52:34 – How do we know what’s divine tradition vs man-made tradition?…

2/20/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:05:09 – Papal Infallibility bothers me.14:30 – Can you explain Transubstantiation?20:34 – I’m a convert and a former pastor. Can the Church change teaching via ex cathedra?34:12 – If you believe in a God that would send unbaptized babies to hell then I guess we don’t worship the same God.38:28 – I’m a protestant and I want to convert. Why are we asked to give up meat for lent? Why does fish not count as meat?48:40 – Are mortal sins infallibly defined?…

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2/15/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:06:30 – How can I respond to a protestant friend’s interpretation of Matthew 8:22as it relates to Purgatory?16:40 – Can the church change the status of a Saint?20:53 – How does the devil help people in this world?29:31 – Did Jesus mean that He would see the good thief in Heaven that day or did the thief need to go through Purgatory? 34:26 – What is the teaching about being married in Heaven? 42:33 – Is anyone in Hell? 49:40 – If Heaven is completely good, would Hell need to be completely evil? If so, How could Hell even exist?…

2/15/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:10:59 – Is it church teaching that some people will experience heaven to a lesser degree than others? 18:00 – What are some of the last signs before Christ’s second coming?29:30 – What is the traditional Catholic teaching on the rapture?42:13 – Can the Antichrist come from within the church?47:15 – Did the devil know that Jesus was divine when tempting Him?51:40 – How do I talk to Protestant friend who believe an end time prophecy has been fulfilled?…

2/14/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:10:50 – If the Eucharist is so important in John, then why isn’t the Last Supper story in the gospel?19:13 – If Jesus can’t commit sin, then why did agree to go with the devil to be tempted?29:20 – How do bishops get their jurisdiction?43:25 – Can you expound on Lumen Gentium and what it teaches on invincible ignorance?54:10 – Is there a 13th chapter to Daniel?…

2/14/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:04:40 – Does infallibility entail denial of freedom of opinion?18:35 – Since Jesus God, Did Mary worship Jesus as a baby?21:55 – I’m Protestant. How does Mary be “our life, our sweetness and our hope” not conflict with Jesus being our only hope?32:38 – I found a weird rosary that I think could potentially be a satanic rosary. What should I do when I encounter one?44:30 – Does my mental disability affect my Sunday obligation?51:16 – How do priests consecrate the bread n and wine into the body and blood of Christ?…

2/13/2024 • 0

Cy sits down with Fr. Boniface Hicks to discuss prayer and if it all really matters?.…

2/13/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:04:50 – Was Jesus sacrificed because God got tired of all the animal sacrifices?11:09 – Why do we believe that non-Catholics cannot achieve heaven? Where does it say this in the Catechism?16:13 – Are the groups like Christian Scientists, Salvation Army, Quakers etc. Christians since they don’t baptize?19:02 – Under what circ*mstances does a non-Catholic have access to the sacraments?22:06 – What does it mean that Mary is the mediatrix of all graces?29:37 – What’s a quick easy response to the question of why we pray the rosary?31:57 – Can you explain the difference between venial and mortal sin?42:07 – What does John mean in 1 John 5:17 when he says to pray for people who have not committed a sin that leads to death but doesn’t say to pray for those who commit a sin that leads to death?52:50 – I didn’t receive proper absolution after confession. He didn’t say the proper words. What do you suggest I do?…

2/12/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:14:35 – How can I focus and remember not to worry and focus on God?16:51 – My husband was diagnosed with cancer, after reading the book, I decided not to worry and give it up to God?22:49 – How do you tell the difference between worry and natural problem solving as things come up?31:56 – How do you know what God wants you to do when you worry about something?34:16 – I worry about my adult children and their faith. How do I handle that?47:50 – I worry about when the priest changes words during mass.…

2/10/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:06:34 – Is it permissible for Catholics to attend a gay wedding reception?20:08 – How do you reconcile contradictions in the Old Testaments?28:57 – What forgiveness for abortion is needed? No harm has come to a soul. Souls inhabit at first breath, at inspiration.31:41 – 2. Cor 5:21. How would you explain, “he who had no sin, became sin?”37:43 – How do I answer the question, “How can God exist with all the evil in the world?43:43 – Can a Catholic include the Easter Orthodox Church ever be recognized as another valid denomination?52:02 – Were 4 of the 7 sacraments instituted by the Church and not by Christ?…

2/9/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:05:41 – How do I explain infant baptism to a Protestant?16:31 – When I go to confession what does it do to my spiritual life when you put it into the context of my mental disability?33:42 – What does imprimatur mean in the Church? Should mystics who have one be taken seriously?42:37 – I work in an environment where swearing is common. How do I go about it especially when they constantly say the Lord’s name in vain?48:40 – What do the different colors of the scapulars mean, particularly the blue one?…

2/9/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:05:20 – Is it sinful to reuse a train ticket if the conductor did not tag the ticket?16:55 – Is it important to view the New Testament as a liturgical aid?36:47 – How do you respond to the claim that the woman in revelation is the Church not Mary?47:01 – What do you say to someone who says the Catholic Church works on an economic system?…

2/8/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:08:56 – How can I properly articulate free will to a Calvinist?19:20 – What is the difference between theonomy and theocracy?34:17 – Since Vulcans are logical, what would be the best arguments you would give to convert them to Catholicism?44:43 – What are the jobs of the different types of angels?…

2/8/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:06:07 – How and when did Jesus know he was God?15:28 – Is James White’s version of how the bible canon came into existence the same as the Catholic view?28:40 – I had an atheist friend use Mt 24:34 to claim that Jesus is a false prophet. How do I respond?41:27 – I’m a convert from Judaism. I was told that even if I didn’t accept Jesus, I would still be good through the old covenants. Is this true? RESOURCE: Salvations is From the Jews48:58 – I’m a convert. Do you have information on popular devotions? I’m new to all of it.…

2/7/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:09:15 – In the Gospels, at the Last Supper, why do they focus so much on the feet washing?18:19 – How do we NOT evangelize? Resource Mentioned: Seven Deadly Sins of Apologetics34:26 – Did Ananias die because God didn’t want him to sin and be in heaven?43:59 – How can we find out about apparitions?51:02 – Why is apologetics important in the Church?…

2/7/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:06:47 – How often should I go to confession? I go back and forth between being agnostic and Catholic.17:11 – Can we as Catholics deny the existence of resistant non-believers?23:42 – How many times has papal infallibility been invoked?33:31 – Is it ok for me to just keep the eucharist in my mouth until it dissolves. I’m having jaw surgery and I place it in my mouth and pray for healing till it dissolves.41:10 – Will Protestants be saved?48:05 – Why are we not bound to worship on Saturday like the 10 Commandments?…

2/6/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:01:04 – Can you clarify why Jesus could not have sinned if he could act as both God and man?05:49 – Will we miss people when we’re in heaven? Would it be irresponsible to have children even if there is a slight chance they’ll go to hell?12:49 – Did Mary have other children?16:00 – Do donations to your parish only count as tithing or does donating to other charitable organizations count too?18:44 – What’s Joe’s favorite mystery of the rosary?21:46 – Do you think we are in the end times? I’m Catholic but I feel like I’ve been born again. All the rules of the Church seem like they are not something Jesus created.38:53 – Dual nature of Jesus. What would Jesus have known about his death?46:15 – Are man and woman acting as priests in the sacrament of marriage? If a priest’s holiness doesn’t matter when acting in his ministry, would something similar apply to a married couple?52:07 – Is there a contradiction between CCC 751 and 779?53:46 – Were head coverings for women common in the early Church? If so, when did it end?…

2/6/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:04:24 – My protestant friend claims that priestly forgiveness of sins doesn’t have its roots in the apostles. What’s the response?11:31 – Why can’t we eat meat on Fridays during lent?13:46 – Where did the Church come up with the teaching on the Eucharist?19:15 – How would you respond to a critique of the Eucharist? And how he says he is a door, branch and bread all figuratively?31:13 – Why can’t we eat food in Mass?34:33 – How were the sacrifices in the temple not sufficient?40:18 – On Natural law theory. How do you respond to objections to it as an ethical basis for moral logic?48:28 – To what degree am I obligated to defend the Church’s teaching to friends?…

2/5/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:06:55 – What is the difference between the Melkite and Roman Catholic Church?11:06 – If Jesus did have blood brothers and sisters, how would that be inconsistent with the rest of the Bible?19:45 – What obligation do the rich have to the poor? To what extent are people allowed to have things beyond what they need?28:39 – Does the Catholic Church believe in apparitions? Can apparitions and ghosts be visible to all people? Can they be a human spirit?35:42 – Can a person be married in the Catholic Church without a marriage license?37:33 – Are angels made in the image of God? If so, how can I then answer why God made humans?43:41 – What are the origins of annulments in the Catholic Church? Why are they valid?49:44 – Is it the actual blood of Christ or the act of the passion that was redeemed?52:32 – What’s the teaching on Catholics owning a Jewish Tallit? Are Catholics allowed to wear them?…

2/3/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:6:30 – What is the Catholic view of the rapture and how can I respond to a Protestant who says it’s the only correct view of the end times?13:34 – How can I defend Catholicism against Orthodoxy? Specifically, I thought they couldn’t hold councils, but I heard they have.18:29 – Why does the Church excommunicate people for abortion but not for killing a born person?24:19 – How would you respond to a person who says that Catholics are equally as divided as Protestants, citing groups like the SSPX?35:29 – I’ve been told that Catholics shouldn’t play role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons. Is that true? If not, how should I answer?46:22 – How can I better explain the Trinity to a Muslim? Specifically, how did all the persons exist before creation and the incarnation?…

2/2/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:05:15 – Are there impediments to betrothal?06:32 – What is the Church’s stance on technology like Neuro-Link?15:52 – What do you recommend I read for lent along with a St. Louis de Montfort book?19:10 – What is the history of the celebration of the birth of Christ?28:55 – My roommate is a Baptist and told me that he, his mother and aunt have the gift of tongues. What is the Catholic understanding of this?34:43 – My wife and I are not married in the Church. She’s protestant. If she doesn’t want to get our marriage convalidated, would this mean that we would have to continue to live as brother and sister?42:30 – Jacob has his name changed to Israel but the bible continues to refer to him as Jacob. Why is that?44:33 – Is it okay to wear a rosary?48:04 – If you can lose Grace, can you get it back?50:38 – What are your thoughts on transformation and sharing our gifts?…

2/2/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:25 – How do you respond to someone who claims that Mt 6:30-34 offers a false promise?12:15 – I will be invested into the Order of the Holy Sepulchre. There is a possibility that I might be ordered to take action that might cause the deaths of Christians in the Middle East. How do I reconcile these actions?18:12 – To what extent does submission of intellect must we abide to non-infallible teachings such as the death penalty?29:38 – What do you measure oral traditions against to know whether it’s from God or man-made?33:14 – Domestic Church Media… When and how did Jesus become aware of his divinity?40:54 – Are we relieved of our human emotions when we pass to heaven?44:39 – I’m protestant. Do Catholics use the Septuagint or a Hebrew translation with the Deutro-canon?49:26 – How do I approach a loved one who is divorced and remarried without an annulment without pushing her away from the Church? …

2/1/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:38 – What do you think of miraculous testimonies of protestants? Do you think they are saved?11:52 – Is it possible to offer a mass for a deceased Catholic who lived a lukewarm life?14:22 – There have been many private revelations that promise salvation. What’s a prudent way to approach this?18:00 – How do you respond to someone who claims Sola Fide?23:54 – What is the protestant understanding of salvation and how does it compare to Catholicism?34:58 – How does Confirmation fit in with salvation? Do I need to be confirmed?41:09 – Where did baptism come from?45:52 – I’m a Protestant. How does the fact that Catholic leaders are straying away from the Word affect how the Church sees salvation?…

2/1/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:40 – Since Jesus is both God and human, is his human nature also eternal?07:00 – In our baptism we participate in the priesthood of Christ. How is that?15:05 – What’s the Church’s teaching authority on what it takes to be saved?21:16 – If you’re baptized as a baby, then fall away and then want to return, do you have to be rebaptized?31:02 – Where in the New Testament does Paul talk about baptism?35:08 – Is the Mosaic covenant eternal?46:02 – Regarding John’s purpose statement in John 20:31, How does the Church include baptism and repentance into salvation when John doesn’t?…

1/31/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:29 – Did Mary show signs of aging? How is Mary our life, our sweetness and our hope?07:53 – My friend who just converted to Catholicism has become very curious about the SSPX. How do I explain to him what this is?15:50 – What criteria was needed for the canon of scripture. Why Catholic Bibles Are Mas Grande.22:40 – Regarding Romans 9:11, what are the implications for predestination and election?34:10 – Is Mary the reason why we have the Apostles’ Creed? Did She ask the apostles to contribute two lines each or is this just legend?36:49 – What are the ethics of recommending Orthodoxy to my protestant friends who still struggle with Catholicism?42:15 – How do I respond to a protestant who asks if you know you’re saved?48:13 – Could you explain what blessed items are?50:21 – My ex-husband and I don’t have an annulment and he remarried. Can I receive communion?52:50 – How often do you have to go to confession before going up to communion?…

1/31/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:07:10 – Is it okay as a Catholic to read an Orthodox bible?13:33 – How do we know the relic of the true cross and crown of thrones are authentic?21:13 – How does one start an apologetics conversation?28:38 – Does a priest have to be in a state of grace to administer the sacraments?37:01 – How do I respond to Protestants who claim that it’s more Christian to live like a Jew?48:15 – What does Matthew 10:34 mean when it says that Jesus will be the cause of division. And can you clarify what John means in Mt 11:11 when he says there are others greater than him in the kingdom of heaven?…

1/30/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:01:31 – Mt 17 when Peter catches the fish with the coin in its mouth, Is there significance to Jesus only paying the temple tax?08:06 – I received a prayer from a priest that seems like it’s saying that we’re justified by works. Can you clarify?15:36 Does hell have infinite suffering?22:12 – My daughter was baptized along with another girl. During the baptism the priest switched the names. Should I be worried?28:29 – Why did Vatican 1 prematurely end? Did any pope ever officially close it?32:22 – How can 1 Cor 11:29 be used to show that the Eucharist is efficacious?40:15 – Are we supposed to understand the resurrection of the dead?43:30 – How do I respond to the people who make a big deal about female lectors and servers?48:26 – In what sense is John the prophet Elijah?50:30 – When Pope John Paul 2 gave the Luminous mystery the structure of the rosary novena changed. What’s the official change on the rosary novena?52:24 – What is the significance of the Assumption of Mary?…

1/30/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:59 – What role does infallibility play in understanding the biblical canon?14:38 – Have there been any kind of clothing that people can wear as married people apart from the wedding ring? Something equivalent to a monk wearing a habit?16:54 – Is it good to learn Latin for God?19:53 – Does cleansing of a passion in purgatory need a body for purification to happen?24:43 – If both Mary and Jesus are present physically in heaven, does that mean that heaven is material?32:34 – What is the Church’s view of 3-4 Maccabees?35:57 – Did the Corinthians believe Paul about the 500 witnesses?46:23 – What book do you recommend about the Eucharist? When was the first Mass celebrated?49:44 – Why is praying to angels not idolatry?52:54 – What prompted the idea that animals don’t have immortal souls?…

1/29/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:06:46 – When the Divine Worship Missal was revised, why wasn’t the Rite to Mass Options included?14:06 – Could a confession not be forgiven even if a priest absolves you, if you are not repentant?28:48 – How does the Ordinariate handle annulments, evangelization, etc.?32:15 – How are eastern Catholics in communion with Rome if they still honor certain saints who opposed Catholicism?41:55 – Why don’t Catholics need an altar call?46:03 – Would you agree with the statement that the reason many protestant ministers who convert don’t become priests is because bishops are still suspicious of them?…

1/27/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:40:57 – Do you think the American press does not report about the persecution because they’re happy about it?45:47 – What if our US bishops said we should pray and fast for the African Church?50:14 – I want to thank Matt, he was what got me started on thinking about the Church.…

1/26/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:02:55 – If you feel spirits in you and feel teleportation, is this obsession, oppression, or possession?17:34 – What’s a clear way to explain form and substance as it relates to the Eucharist?28:55 – Why does the Church hold to the view that the last moment of being in the state of grace is more important if God is outside of time?42:08 – Is it true that we cannot truly love God unless we have the ability to reject him?49:08 – What is the Church response to the epicurean paradox?…

1/26/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:30:18 – My daughter is going to college. Why should I send her to a Catholic university instead of a state school?32:19 – How are students changing due to woke culture especially in Catholic universities?36:49 – Can you speak to UD’s success in terms of alumni gaining employment after graduating?43:12 – What is your own spiritual tradition?51:12 – I want to get closer to God and I’m interested in studying theology. The university that I’m looking into doesn’t have a program. What do you recommend?…

1/25/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:30 – I divorced after 24 years. He passed away a few years ago. Can I discern marriage?12:00 – How do I discern offering tough love to my children?20:13 – Is it proper to say that Justification is through grace, and obedience to Christ?28:35 – Why is Selah denoted in a few of the psalms? What does it mean?32:15 – Were there any patristic witnesses to the claim that Christ only had knowledge that was pertinent to his mission?40:42 – Does the revelation in Fatima debunk the claim that hell is empty?48:42 – Can you clarify why we believe in free will? This is in the context of talking to a Calvinist.…

1/25/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:16:33 – What does it mean to discern God’s will?33:05 – I’m 62 with an annulment. I’m dating someone and am considering marriage. How do I discern whether it’s love or lust?40:22 – My 30-year-old son has lost his way. We opened our doors to him, but he is going back down a dark path. How do I discern God’s will in this situation?46:44 – I ‘ve been training to be a “perpetual pilgrim” for the National Eucharistic Revival in the summer. I wasn’t accepted but still have it in my heart to do it. How do I know whether God is calling me to this?…

1/24/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:05 – How are the priest’s hands consecrated? What is done to the hands of an extraordinary minister of holy communion for them to be able to give out communion?14:55 – How do I navigate the situation with my son and his girlfriend who are cohabiting and plan on having a wedding outside the Catholic Church?23:30 – What is the Catholic view of the Tribulation and the Rapture?35:17 – Why do some people think the pope is evil?41:54 – What are your thoughts on praying the Divine Mercy as a personal devotion?48:16 – What made you go from Southern Baptist to Catholic? What resources could you point me to? …

1/24/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:05:10 – Are the Psalms mandatory like the commandments?08:05 – Today’s reading. How do I reconcile Mary’s authority over Jesus compared to the wedding of Cana?19:34 – My wife and I are converts. Even if convalidation of our marriage isn’t necessary could we still do it as a renewal of vows?29:11 – Could God design the earth with a pre-implemented age into it?32:53 – Does the covenant with Noah disprove the possibility of an apocalyptic event unless the world is ending?36:25 – Is there an official definition of anathema? How do we relate it to ecumenical dialogue?43:59 – My Baptist friend believes that all the early Christian were apostates. How do I respond to this?49:02 – If the Church is meant to evangelize to the end of the earth how, then do I approach my sibling who is transgender? They’ve influenced my nephew to be transgender and I don’t want my child to be influenced?52:35 – Why is the Mass so repetitive and robotic?…

1/23/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:05:15 – Why did the Church approve the books of the bible that are in it now and reject others?09:10 – If sin brought death into the world, why did dinosaurs and plants die before humans existed?20:02 – Why do Catholics have a relationship with saints?28:50 – Why didn’t God give us a second chance after Adam and Eve?33:25 – Why do Catholics believe Mary was sinless but not Joseph?42:20 – How do we know about the 9 choirs of angels?45:28 – Why do we believe that Mary’s giving birth miraculously? Was her virginity preserved?50:58 – Why do we say “May we merit eternal life” in Mass? How do we understand this?…

1/23/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:12:52 – Why does the Church believe it can declare canonized saints but not condemn those in hell?20:40 – Why does the Church tell us that we won’t be in heaven body and soul until the last day?29:40 – Why did the Church change the teaching of tithing from 10% to something more general?35:50 – Why do we Catholics pray to Mary and not to Jesus or God?44:20 – Why is a Catholic able to believe that purgatory is either instantaneous or a long process? Is there any evidence for either?50:42 – Why do Catholics not eat meat on Fridays during lent?…

1/22/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:24:16 – What’s the best way to defend the Church Fathers when they’re accused of being anti-Semetic?30:00 – There is no reason to believe in the Marian dogmas.34:27 – St. Anselm’s writings on universal salvation brought me back to the Church. Are those writings in line with the Church?46:29 – What are your thoughts on challenges to the authenticity of the letters of St. Ignatius of Antioch?…

1/20/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:05:19 – I want to become Catholic but still live at home and my parents are opposed to this decision. What tips do you have for me?17:14 – What do you say to people who use Church history for not believing in God? Ex. Saying Nazis and Fascists were Catholics?28:28 – I’m a sidewalk counselor. Whenever I mention Mary people begin attacking me. How do I approach this subject?34:44 – How would you respond to the claim of Eternal Security while using 1 Jn 5:13 and Mt 7:23 as evidence for it?42:55 – How is purgatory good news?48:20 – How do I address the sex scandal to a friend who constantly brings it up as a dig towards the faith?…

1/19/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:03:34 – What’s the scriptural proof for purgatory?08:39 – Can you bless God?12:23 – What does it mean to be made in the image and likeness of God? Are aliens also made in his image?18:39 – My friend who survived the Bosnian war in the 90’s said she will never become Catholic because the Catholic and Orthodox Churches influenced the war. How do I respond to this?24:30 – Is wearing Nikes a sin because the name comes from a pagan goddess?30:43 – What is the difference between the gift of prophecy and words of knowledge? Does bone broth break a Friday meat fast?41:00 – Luke described the baby Jesus swaddled and hands and feet tied. Is this imagery of the crucifixion?45:03 – My husband is a convert and just joined the Knights of Columbus. I don’t know anything about them. Can you explain?49:39 – What do we know about the state of the soul of a person entering dementia, and losing mental faculties etc.? What can they do to go to heaven?…

1/19/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:04:17 – Why would God allow sexual slavery as mentioned in Deut. 21:10-14?13:14 – How do I respond to protestants who ask about the brothers and sisters in Christ?23:58 – What is the Catholic teaching on cremation?34:40 – Can you do a video on the 7 apocryphal books and talk about if there are connections to the New Testament? And if they were accepted by Jews?38:16 – Can you create your own novena for a saint?41:32 – During the petitions at mass they mentioned “equity for all people.” Am I overreacting in saying this is inappropriate for Mass?51:07 – Do you think we are at the beginning of the tribulation considering all the civil unrest happening today?…

1/18/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:01:24 – Why does the Catholic Church downplay the deaths caused by Thomas More?12:40 – Can the pope’s authority ever be invalidated?21:50 – What exactly do Catholics believe about the assumption of Mary?41:33 – If the Jewish faith accepts reincarnation, does the Catholic faith also accept the teaching of reincarnation?50:36 – when you go to confession, is your absolution not valid until you complete your penance?…

1/18/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:15:35 – I left the Church because of religious OCD/scrupulosity. How can I overcome that?29:39 – How did you understand the Gospel when you were a Protestant? How did you understand it before you converted? And how do you understand it now?34:45 – What is the gospel according to the Catholic Church, and how does it teach we can be saved?52:23 – I want to make sure that I’m making the right decision in converting to Catholicism.…

1/17/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:04:29 – What is the best way to read the Bible?13:58 – How is God’s justice being fully carried out in Jesus taking our sins?28:30 – Where does the Bible say anything about purgatory?33:38 –What words of encouragement can be offered to me about the anger and divisiveness in regard to the Pope among Catholics? 42:57 – Can you explain how the document on blessing of same sex couples is or is not feeding into wokeism and relativism? …

1/17/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:06:08 – What is the Catholic take on Jews regaining control of Israel?16:55 – I heard that Jesus is not the correct name for Jesus, is this true?19:16 – My son, who is pro communism, says that Heaven is going to be communist. Can you speak on this?35:30 – Can you help me reconcile science and what is stated in the Bible?49:17 – Matthew 16, Jesus tells Peter that he has the keys of the kingdom… in Greek this translation seems different. Can you help me understand?…

1/16/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:01:32 – I’m trying to be clever. Can I pray and offer up my suffering for the souls in purgatory so that they will pray for me?04:48 – Matthew says Repent and believe in the Gospel. What would he have thought of when he said gospel if the books weren’t around?06:33 – It seems like James in Acts 15 is in charge, not Peter. How do you rebut the claim that this proves that Peter was not the leader?15:12 – Why are we following a lot of the Old Testament readings in mass? The readings on the Israelites destroying their enemies are not very Catholic.23:19 – In the story of finding Jesus in the Temple, why were Mary and Joseph scratching their heads on Jesus’ words: Don’t you know I’ll be in my father’s house.”32:31 – Can you explain and quantify the Treasury of Merit?43:04 – Mark 2:26 Is there an error on the explanation of who was allowed to eat on the sabbath?46:24 – How does one read the term “word of God” In the bible? Does it mean, bible, logos, etc.?50:07 – What’s the Church’s view on Prenuptial agreements?52:34 – If Mary is Queen of Heaven, where in the bible does it say that she has a throne in heaven?…

1/16/2024 • 0

Question Covered:05:19 – If we get a false pope, are we required to follow him?10:49 – Does competition fall under the sins of the flesh? What are the sins of the flesh?16:06 – What’s the history of baptism? Are there references to it in the Old Testament?20:13 – What does it mean to bless the Lord?21:54 – Sermon on the mount. Why would Jesus say to allow a person to steal your cloak? Can you break down the meaning of it?28:50 – Can you go to a vigil mass for a holy day of obligation even if they say the evening vigil mass isn’t for that day.33:39 – How do I respond to the protestant claim that Hebrews says Jesus is the high priest and we need priests anymore?38:44 – What would be a good way to introduce the Eucharist to a Protestant?47:25 – I don’t mind veneration of saints, but Mary is not queen of Heaven.50:33 – How exactly is marriage a sacrament? What makes it a sacrament?…

1/15/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:3:53 – Moral argument objection: He either has some reason for commanding what he does, or he doesn’t. What is God adding to this scenario?14:25 – What are your thoughts on Pope Francis’ Spanish tv interview, that hom*osexuality is a sin but not a crime. But it’s a crime in African countries, would that mean that the Church should be exempt from this issue in those countries?20:40 – Does the Eucharist become the body and blood of Jesus in all Churches?23:50 – Regarding the Mass, the priest usually gives an intention before the mass. Are the merits for that intention the same as the merits for our intentions that we bring?29:30 – When will we receive from the chalice at mass again?33:53 – Why does the Annulment process for Catholics who marry outside the Church consider their marriage lack of form?39:20 – Why are prayers to Mary efficacious?46:04 – What makes a Catholic mass have a real presence while others don’t?48:22 – Why were Jesus’ healings more physical and not so much emotional healings?50:40 – Does the Church teach anything about the morality of dancing?52:35 – What would my brother in his marriage have to do to have it blessed by the Church?…

1/13/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:15:42 – Why doesn’t the Church try to mend a marriage instead of immediately going forward with the annulment process?18:34 – I’m in an irregular relationship and am working on it. Do I have to confess it every time?22:53 – You’re focusing on the irregular part but can you discuss the union part? Is it really a union?31:35 – How does one explain the current issues on irregular union blessing to a protestant?40:40 – If a lesbian marries a man, is that grounds for annulment?43:00 – Why are priests not bringing more clarity on this topic?47:15 – Can you give us the 6 A’s again. I couldn’t write them down?49:22 – My husband’s annulment has been suspended and has not received any guidance from my parish. What should I do?…

1/12/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:05:32 – Would giving money to the poor fulfill the need for “the works necessary for salvation?”10:17 – Were Adam and Eve kept from eating of the tree of life in Genesis?14:49 – Are there any examples of Early Church Fathers who were not premillennialists?19:38 – I’m doing a bible study with protestants. How do I explain infant baptism to them?28:44 – I’m making a statue of Mary Magdalene, so do I have to have her head covered?32:25 – I’m protestant and work with a Jehovah’s Witness. What’s the historical evidence for Jesus being crucified on a cross and not on a pole?36:48 – Acts 15:28 Paul forbids the Gentiles from consuming blood. Does this mean we have to reinterpret John 6?45:04 – Why is Tertullian not a saint?49:53 – My family and I are recent converts. My 13 year old daughter said she doesn’t want to go through confirmation and feels like she was forced to become Catholic. How do I handle this?…

1/12/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:04:28 – Are the merits gained through acts of charity lost if a person commits mortal sin?06:16 – Where did disease and death come from?14:49 – What’s the proper response when I’m invited to a protestant church service?17:50 – Why were the Church Fathers not able to agree on the number of sacraments?22:22 – Why are we as Catholics allowed to embalm our deceased loved ones?41:43 – In what tense do you read the book of Revelation, past present and future? Regarding Rev 12, how is it possible that Mary experienced birth pains if she was sinless?51:46 – Which prayers can I accept from other people? For example, prayers from St. JP2 to someone satanic?…

1/11/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:05:29 – Is there ever a circ*mstance where a person can perform a baptism without water?10:50 – How is it just to create eternal souls without their consent and then punish them when they don’t do right?18:40 – How do we square the seeming contradiction in Luke 23:43 where the thief will be with Jesus in paradise on that day but Jesus didn’t ascend to heaven for another 40 days?29:17 – What’s the difference between Anglican and Catholic?31:39 – With the transgender issue becoming more common, what things are being done in seminaries to ensure the candidates joining are truly men?34:26 – Who started the teaching that priests had to be celibate?42:24 – What is the distinction between blessing a marriage and blessing a same sex couple?46:18 – How long has the Church approved annulments? Are the children of these marriages illegitimate?48:23 – What does the Church say about asexuality?…

1/11/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:15:41 – Are there people at St. Paul Street Evangelization who could give talks at parishes and maybe start a chapter in my local area? [emailprotected]22:39 – What would be a good way of starting a conversation about faith with an agnostic?38:43 – I’m a revert and I’m struggling to figure out how to share it with friends who are not believers. How do I engage with my friends who are part of the LGBT community?47:49 – I’m a Protestant. I do exactly what you do and the way I would word it is that the Holy Spirit is in charge of the outcome, we are just required to share the message.52:09 – I ran into a St. Paul Street Evangelization in the street and it changed my life.…

1/10/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:02:43 – Is there a point of no return in this life when it comes to salvation?14:34 – If God wasn’t letting out his wrath on Jesus on the cross, then why was there an earthquake and why did it go dark?18:08 – How can I prove the Immaculate Conception using only the bible?29:44 – Is it a sin to take communion if you are divorced and remarried?43:01 – If same sex marriage is sin, why does the Catholic Church bless same sex marriages?…

1/10/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:04:20 – Did the Church ever teach that purgatory entailed retributive punishment?13:17 – If the Apocrypha is scripture, why is it called the Deuterocanon?19:45 – How concerned should I be for the salvation of our protestant brothers and sisters who don’t baptize their kids?25:02 – My granddaughter says she’s engaged to a woman. How should I approach this?39:45 – Did Mary get additional confirmation that Jesus was God when she visited Elizabeth?46:33 – If the Last Supper was the Passover meal, where does Jesus’ saying to consume his blood come in?50:13 – How close is the idea of Prima Scriptura to Church teaching?…

1/9/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:04:10 – I get a lot of slack for being a Freemason. What’s the problem with it and being Catholic?12:56 – What are the classifications of relics and what happens when you touch a prayer card up to a relic?18:16 – What’s the difference in the way Catholics and Orthodox view baptism and original sin?24:28 – I’m Catholic but I have a lot of questions about the faith. Can I still receive communion if I have doubts?33:27 – Catholics often appeal to Mary being “full of grace” and being “blessed among women” as reasons to believe in the Immaculate Conception. With that in mind, is it also logical to conclude that John the Baptist is also conceived without sin?44:33 – Mt.1:25. Joseph did not know his wife until she had Jesus. Does this mean that Joseph and Mary had relations after the birth of Jesus?48:45 – What’s your advice on how to talk to my Pentecostal family members who are just starting to warm up to Catholicism but can’t let go of that style of worship?…

1/6/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:05:58 – I visited Vatican City last summer and was shocked at the amount of treasure, art, and also general booty from extinct civilizations that was there.  How did the Papacy obtain all of this and why do they still possess it?13:30 – What semester-long classes/programs would you recommend for Catholic high schoolers that are similar to RCIA that recap their faith, strengthen it, reinforce it, and so on?  In other words, anything that recaps their faith that is online that will also help them grow in their love for God.16:19 – I was asked by my atheist son, “If God, beyond a shadow of a doubt, asked you to kill me, would you?” I confirmed that it was “beyond a shadow of a doubt” and then responded “Yes.” I place God’s  will above all else. My atheist husband then turned on me and insisted that that was unacceptable. I feel as though I was just duped by a straw man argument. I’m so upset I don’t want to even be around them and just feel like grieving that they both so badly misunderstand. Help? 29:21 – I’m currently a Baptist Christian but I’m having a hard time choosing between Baptist (Protestant) Christian and Catholic Christian. The reason I’m Baptist is because I believe that we are all guilty sinners who deserve hell and only Jesus Christ paying for our sins is what saves us and I don’t think you can ever lose your salvation. …. after learning some church history and getting a good amount of my questions answered I’m starting to lean more towards Catholicism. But I will always believe that Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven and his sacrifice is enough and we can’t work for our salvation. I believe we will be rewarded in heaven for our good works but I don’t think the good works are what save us. Does the Catholic Church believe we Christians are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ paying for our sins?37:25 – Our 30-year-old son has left the faith and is living with his girlfriend. Is it a sin to allow them to stay in the same room in our home? My spiritual director has told me that it would be a serious sin for me, as the spiritual leader of my family, to allow this to happen. I have lovingly discussed this with my son and told him that he and his girlfriend are always welcome in our home but must sleep in separate rooms. This did not go well and our son has refused to come to our home in the future. I made it clear how much I love and care about him. We still communicate, but he claims that he and his girlfriend are upset and hurt over this. Even though my wife agreed to my following my conscious regarding this issue, she doesn’t see things in the same way as me and this has created tension between me and my wife. She feels that this decision has negatively impacted our relationship with him. Most of our other 5 adult children also disagree with my actions. I pray and sacrifice daily for my son’s conversion as well as that of his girlfriend, who is unbaptized and was raised without any faith. I also pray for my wife, marriage, and family. I don’t know what else I can do. It is just a terrible place to be in. I think that it might be helpful for my wife if you could provide me with some specific references to the Catholic faith referring to this type of situation. Thanks for your assistance. God Bless you and your ministry.46:14 – If you get the Last Rites from a Catholic priest, do you automatically go to Heaven? Also, is it true you can get the Last Rites from anyone?50:48 – I am concerned about my parents. They were raised Catholic but chose to go with non-denominational Christianity. I do not know their reasons for leaving the Catholic faith. My inquiry is if my parents, both of them or one of them, desired to return to the Catholic faith then what would they have to do?…

1/5/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:06:25 – Can the Sacrament of matrimony be valid from other Christian denominations?12:23 – Does the Church have a moral obligation to talk against Communism?17:07 – Is Baptism after death possible? 20:28 – If two Catholics are married in Church and get a divorce, are they still spiritually married? 30:06 – Can you explain more about the current plenary indulgence from the Franciscan and Pope Francis? Is there a reason that communion wine has not come back in some churches?36:33 – When was the church established? 43:18 – In Hebrew 5:8it says Jesus had to learn obedience, why would He need to learn anything? 48:14 – Where can you go to get a Christian fiction book published?51:38 – What is the appropriate way to evangelize an elderly atheist? …

1/5/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:06:10 – Can any member of the Trinity assume a nature that isn’t rational?09:15 – Can I go to a protestant church for apologetic research? 17:08 – I struggle silence. Do you have any recommendations to help my prayer life?22:44 – Are there exceptions to RCIA? 28:52 – Is there a way for Catholics to discern if something is divine or demonic?35:31 – What is our understanding of animal suffering prior to the fall? 42:47 – What can we do to discern if the news we hear is accurate or not?47:32 – How would I respond to Eastern Orthodox friends who share the Papacy wasn’t established till 8th Ecumenical council.51:32 – Why is St. Dismas not considered the first Martyr?52:53 – What is the reason for the Paul VI Audience Hall looking like a serpent’s head?…

1/4/2024 • 0

Question Covered:15:15 – Why do Christian denominations practice the holy eucharist differently? Would it “count” for say a Mormon or Baptist?19:00 – I believe the John 6 dispute among the disciples was Christ’s statement that he came from heaven to earth. The conversation with the disciples seems to confirm this in verses 61 and 62. Thoughts?30:00 – There is such a different view between Catholics and Protestants on this topic. How/when did they determine the Eucharist wasn’t actually the body of Jesus? How can we prove it is to non-Catholics? If I have been receiving “communion” from a Protestant church, am I committing mortal sin?!36:07 – Did Jesus offer His literal Body on the cross or was His Body a symbol?37:18 – How can we as Catechists correct a former student who went back to Protestantism, especially after leaving the Holy Eucharist?46:09 – Would you tell us about the Eucharistic miracles of Lanciano Italy and Bueno Aires regarding their laboratory test results?50:21 – if a “mortal sin” is an addiction and I feel like eating the Eucharist helps fight the addiction can I eat it even though I’m still struggling?…

1/4/2024 • 0

Questions Covered:11:03 – Should we take it literally that a star led the Wisem*n? Was it possibly an angel?19:11 – The Wisem*n didn’t come for like 2 years right?24:00 – Was Jesus’ family wealthy because the Wise Men brought gold, etc. in their treasure chests? 29:35 – Do they think Jesus was born at midnight? Or sometime during the night.33:12 – why have they made up names for the three kings since those names are not in the Bible ( like Balthasar etc..)?35:38 – Are we supposed to bless our homes with chalk on the Epiphany? Why and how? How did the writing with blessed chalk above one’s household door come about, and why is it okay (i.e., not some kind of spell casting)?37:38 – Why do they say we are celebrating Jesus’ baptism when it was really a circumcision since they are not the same?– In the Byzantine liturgical tradition, the Magi are always depicted as gentiles. But in contemporary biblical studies, they are generally considered as Jewish. What do you think?47:37 – Hello my brothers! I’m from Mexico and when I was a kid my grandma and other family members used to tell us that the three stars aligned in the sky were the three magi and I used to be so excited looking up during these special days of the epiphany and in Mexico we receive our Christmas gifts January 6th and you write a letter to the magi not Santa jaja have you heard of these traditions? Especially the one about the stars?…

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12/29/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:07:22 – What to say to a Protestant who insists that a relationship with Jesus is more important than denominational squabbles.18:11 – I would love to hear an explanation of Adam and Eve being the first two people created by God. I’ve had a couple of people (including a newly ordained priest) say that this story is not historical, but that there were two “progenitors” through which we inherited original sin, and that they were “more or less” the first two people. Also, the other person said there was no way that all of the population came from just two people, that they “evolved” from other creatures around the world and “original sin is really just the downfall of man during that time.”28:23 – Please explain why Joseph was an older man and how a young Joseph was a latter theological novum33:55 – Do we actually know that Yahweh is how the divine name was said or are we just guessing? I know about the tetragrammaton and how the a stood for Adonai and the e stood for Elohim so doesn’t this mean the divine name was something else? I grew up a Jehovah’s Witness, so this is something close to my mind often. Thanks for all you do Joe! You and all the crew at Catholic Answers helped bring me to the Catholic Church!37:51 – Was St. Patrick a Baptist?44:03 – What would you say to an Orthodox who would make the claim that because the Catholic Church says they have valid sacraments or priesthood that they don’t need the Pope.48:55 – Were there any church fathers, say, in the first 150 years, who did not believe in baptismal regeneration?51:29 – Does John 10: 22-23 (Jesus being in the Temple during Hanukkah) disprove the Protestant Canon being that Hannukah is only found in 1 & 2 Maccabees?…

12/29/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:31 – What’s an obscure teaching that more people should know about? I saw something in Denzinger which condemned eating for pleasure. That was odd and not sure what to make of it.12:50 – Hey Joe, according to 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 the last generation don’t sleep (die) and are changed instantaneously, in the twinkling of an eye. If the last generation don’t go to purgatory and God can change them instantly then why can’t God change the dead instantaneously without the need for purgatory? Thanks, God Bless19:47 – Why did the Church declare an anathema and tie salvation to the belief in the Marian dogmas (in particular the immaculate conception and the assumption)? On the surface, these dogmas don’t seem to have anything to do with the Gospel message that Jesus died for our sins as we can imagine a world where Jesus still defeats death with a Mother who had original sin or was not assumed into heaven.29:42 – I would like Joe to answer the “no salvation outside the catholic church” you hear the rad trads say this then on the other side you hear the universalist “everybody goes to heaven” perspective. In my limited study it appears the answer lies in the middle but it’s very complex.37:25 – What is wrong with the patriarchal ratification theory of what makes a council ecumenical?43:03 – Something I’ve always wondered: What do priests do if they don’t have access to valid matter for the Eucharist? I’m thinking, for example, of explorers like Father Jacques Marquette, traveling for a long time in a strange (to them) country without wheat or wine. Are they just excused from the obligation to celebrate Mass frequently?45:21 – How can we find holiness in our ordinary lives?50:54 – Hi Joe, where did your awesome blog name come from?…

12/28/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:02 – Can I be a Catholic in good standing if I don’t believe the doctrines to be literally true?10:08 – What is the distinction between Hell, Sheol, Gahena, and Abraham’s bosom?13:59 – Why is the spreading of Ashes in air, land, and sea is wrong in layman terms?18:17 – What are the types of temporal punishments on earth that can be removed by a plenary indulgence?20:24 – How would I respond to the claim from a Protestant that it doesn’t matter what the early councils declared as being canon of scripture because they are Catholic?29:20 – Can you explain Jesus on the cross saying “why have you forsaken me” and him being divine?34:56 – If us Catholics are not saved by works, how can we lose our salvation by not completing works?43:06 – I’ve heard, once a Catholic always a Catholic. My brother is now protestant, Can he still enter into heaven because he believes in Jesus?47:04 – A protestant used Hebrews 9:24-8 as an argument against the eucharist. How do I respond?…

12/28/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:1:45 – If we can pray and interact directly with God, why can’t we confess our sins directly to him?06:46 – I’m considering becoming Catholic. Can we go directly to God for prayer or do we have to go through Mary?13:35 – Did God ordain that women cannot be priests?17:48 – Where in the bible does it say that humans will go to heaven when they die?21:05 – If our penance is the Our Father, can we just use the one in mass as it?25:09 – What constitutes mortal sin? I’m familiar with the 3 criteria but what is grave matter?35:56 – I’m an atheist. Why don’t pray to heal amputees?48:41 – How does a Catholic feel with disagreement among the Church Fathers?…

12/27/2023 • 0

Cy sits down with Jimmy Akin for a Christmas Open Forum.…

12/27/2023 • 0

Cy sits down with Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Pream. for this encore episode to discuss devotion to the baby Jesus.…

12/26/2023 • 0

In this Special Christmas episode, Cy sits down with Catholic Answers president, Christopher Check, to wish you a Merry Christmas!…

12/25/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:03:49 – How can the Church have different rites and different forms of liturgy if the Mass is so important?14:35 – How can I answer someone who says we’re idolaters for having statues?21:21 – I don’t understand why Catholicsm makes more sense over Orthodoxy when they both have apostolic succession.30:10 – Should somebody drop out of Catholicism because of the declaration of same-sex unions?36:00 – Why do people have to do seven months of RCIA, and why do we have to go to church every Sunday?49:51 – Is it true that the Catholic Church believes only Catholics go to heaven?…

12/23/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:09:25 – Sirius XM I don’t find any of the stories of miracles and the supernatural to be convincing.17:44 – What does worship mean from a Catholic perspective?23:14 – If I can pray directly to God and Jesus, why pray to anybody else?33:03 – Wasn’t Catholicism responsible for the Inquisitions?35:08 – Didn’t Jesus condemn repetitive prayer?44:06 – How would Catholics define graven images?51:24 – It doesn’t make sense why we don’t worship Mary.…

12/22/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:03:40 – Are martial arts a sin?07:25 – When were the angels created? Also, what did the angels fight with in the battle of angels?14:12 – What sources could be useful to prepare a discussion with a protestant?16:22 – I’m trying to become Catholic but I’m having problems understanding why Mary is a perpetual virgin. Is there any scriptural evidence?24:25 – I am a registered nurse and in the process of converting to Catholicism. As an RN, I practice in the correctional system and some of these inmates are dealing with gender dysphoria. I am required to administer medications to patients, including medications that support transitions. Am I doing wrong? What does the Church teach about this?38:37 – What do you do if even if you know you’ve been forgiven through confession, you can’t forgive yourself?44:20 – Is there evidence that Satan really exists? Or is it just symbolism?…

12/22/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:03:16 – Does the original sin of Adam work in a similar way as the infused righteousness of Christ?11:29 – What kind of magisterial document does “Fiducia Supplicans” fall into? What kind of sin of intellect and will must Catholics make with documents like that?16:57 – When it comes to praying to the saints, how do they come to conclusion of what saints represent which things?21:00 – I have been both Methodist and Catholic and am now non-practicing. I miss things from both. Is it possible to make the two come together? 29:40 – The man on the cross beside Jesus didn’t have time to jump down and become baptized. But Jesus told him TODAY you’ll be with me in paradise.32:33 – I’ve heard both Jimmy and Trent talk about the use of nuclear weapons as being not licit. If this is a church standing, does that mean Catholic military members cannot be involved in the operations of nuclear weapons?41:35 – Is there any archeological evidence to whether Sodom and Gomorrah was real?47:25 – Do two married people have a united nature? Is it a matter of being one nature but two persons?51:00 – Is there any info on the human side of Jesus and his disciples? For example, favorite color, how he celebrated birthdays, etc.…

12/21/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:03:20 – If Jesus is the only one who has conquered death, then how do we get these people rising from the dead at the end of Matthew?05:22 – Is the story of Sodom and Gamorrah historical?10:58 – When God speaks it’s not in quotes but when humans do it is. Why is that?17:52 – Why does the devil tempt Jesus after he starts his ministry and not before? Also, why are none of the temptations sexual in nature?22:25 – I’m not Catholic. Jesus told the good thief that he would be with Jesus in paradise that day? Wouldn’t that negate purgatory?37:00 – In Proverbs the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. What does it mean?43:56 – I just want to thank Jeff, His book saved me from leaving the Church.48:05 – Did Jesus have brothers?51:41 – Could you explain Mt 16:28 in the context of verse 27? Is it referring to the second coming? Who is that Jew that has not tasted death?…

12/21/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:4:51 – Do any New Testament manuscripts exist that have the gospels in a different order? Follow up: If the orthodox were united with us, would we have to accept the extra books of the Bible that they accept?9:26 – Do you have any advice for Christians battling mental illness?16:29 – What pastoral advice would you give to a committed Catholic couple who are cohabiting?21:44 – I’m coming back to the church after 40 years. I’m concerned about not remembering how to go to confession. What do I say? Should I bring a list of my sins?30:57 – What ways can we help out our community that is not part of our local parish, but still do it for Jesus?34:52 – How do we handle near death experiences where someone said they were going to end up in Hell?41:41- My son is dating someone who is not religious. Any advice for when I see her this New Year’s Eve?45:47- Our priest used to allow us to receive at the altar rail. But it seems he was told to no longer have the altar rail. Is that something he can be told to do?49:44 – Our priest sings songs when he’s preparing the gifts. Does that invalidate the Mass? Also what if a priest only washed one hand instead of both — would that cause the Mass to be invalid?…

12/20/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:21 – Why don’t the Church Fathers use the same passages when defending Church Doctrine?07:16 – How do you know when the pope is making a statement ex cathedra?14:33 – Are Catholics allowed to consume or watch combat sports?19:05 – Why was Zechariah punished and Mary wasn’t for asking a similar question?23:22 – When did the practice of praying the rosary as call and response begin?29:43 – My protestant friend is close to becoming Catholic. He doesn’t understand penance. What would penance look like for people Hitler etc?40:45 – What conditions could I give to a protestant for either of us to convert if those conditions are met?44:49 – When does the bread become the body of Christ during Mass?52:26 – If God knows what we’re going to do, do we really have free will?…

12/20/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:20:14 – I wanted to ask Trent specifically, are combat sports moral?35:48 – I agree God allows us to pray for others & to ask others to pray for us. But my question is: how does Mary hear all those prayers? Is she omnipotent?41:47 – What are your thoughts on Gavin Ortlund? Do you think he is a good faith actor?46:33 – Is the stain of original exclusive to one individual, Adam?52:28 – My agnostic friend is engaging with a married woman who is in an open marriage. Should I stop being friends with him?…

12/19/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:18:11 – I need advice on how to practice leisure and balance as a Catholic.23:10 – I think the basis of our work ethic in the US and lack of leisure is because of its Puritan roots.32:45 – What tips do you have to work less and embrace leisure?36:42 – Leisure is savoring the moment and acedia is not.44:08 – What’s the connection between work and leisure?…

12/19/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:15:45 – Why do we refer to Mary as ‘our life’ in the Hail Holy Queen?19:03 – Have you done research on the books about Mary by Sister Mary of Agreda?22:44 – I’m Protestants. What do we make of the response that Jesus gives that almost sounds like he’s degrading his mother in Lk.11:27?29:58 – Did Mary have other children?37:43 – Heart of Jesus Radio… Can you clarify the interpretation of ‘Our Life’ in the Salve Regina? I thought it was a reference to Jesus.42:08 – My Baptist friend claimed that Mary was a sinner. What’s the response to this?45:07 – Isn’t it logical that there would be a large emphasis on Mary since half the population is women?46:53 – Is it possible for Mary to have said no since she was already sinless?48:34 – Do Genesis 3:15 and Isaiah 7:14 refer to Mary51:38 – I’m protestant and am making my way to the Church. Father, your way of talking about Mary is contributing to me getting closer.…

12/18/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:50 – A person wants to be baptized but has a family member who insists they were baptized as children, together (at the same time as they are twins). They do not have anyone living who would know and cannot locate records in places they guess it may have occurred. Do they take the steps toward baptism or assume they are?04:50 – Is the Protestant Canon of Scripture materially sufficient for salvation? If yes, is the Deuterocanon unnecessary? If not, is there information in the Deuterocanon that is needed for salvation?11:16 – Jimmy I think the biggest crisis in the Church today is the lack of belief in the Eucharist. I’d like to see you speak on the prefigurement of the Eucharist in the Old Testament and the fulfillment in the new. Also, I’d like to see a discussion on the real existence of hell and what many of the saints have said about it plus the testimonies of modern-day exorcists. Thanks.18:38 – Why does St. Paul refer to levels of Heaven and what might that mean for Christians? Are the levels multiple steps to God?22:58 – In Matthew 4 and Luke 4:8, why did Jesus tell Peter to “Get behind me Satan”? Why did he call him Satan? Or did he? Thanks, Jimmy!28:35 – In your podcast episode where you went through the different possibilities of aliens, I didn’t hear you mention the possibility of an alien race that is ahead of humanity in their salvation journey. What are your thoughts on an alien race that is on their New Earth equivalent? I would assume that alien abduction would be immoral and therefore such a race wouldn’t abduct anyone. Would such a race be able to or even want to interact with humans?33:18 – It would seem that Judas was the first to receive and leave communion in a state of mortal sin at the Last Supper. What might be the implications of Jesus knowing ahead of time that Judas would receive the morsel with murder in his heart?42:00 – Why can’t I baptize people with Beer since it’s mostly water? Also, can I baptize with tears?45:20 – My 15-year-old would like to know why God would choose a 13-year-old girl to be the mother of Jesus instead of a fully grown woman.51:20 – Is it okay to lie in certain situations like if you were hiding Jews, in Germany during World War II?53:23 – If I suffer Martyrdom with unconfessed sins, even a Mortal one, do I really go straight to heaven or will I still need to spend time in Purgatory?…

12/16/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:03:17 – Are there any insights as to when Christ was using His Divine intellect vs. His human intellect or is this a complete mystery or is it incorrect to say Christ was not always using both?06:38 – I would love to hear you comment on the theology of numbers.18:58 – If God is the God of all, how can he have a “chosen people”?21:41 – God gave us the gift of free will. By my understanding, it is the only gift he cannot take back or overrule, otherwise our will would not be truly free. With this in mind, how are we to understand his words in Exodus where he seems to make pharaoh obdurate, as though overriding the free exercise of his will? For example, Exodus 7:3-4: “Yet I will make Pharaoh so headstrong that, despite the many signs and wonders that I work in the land of Egypt, Pharaoh will not listen to you. Therefore, I will lay my hand on Egypt, and with mighty acts of judgment I will bring my armies, my people the Israelites, out of the land of Egypt.”30:17 – It seems like miracles are less known than they should be. Example- Fatima, St Pio, Beauraing, and others. Do you think the evil one obfuscates the message?32:51 – Questions from a fellow pipe smoker. What’s your favorite pipe and tobacco?40:26 – Which is the best government: the United Federation of Planets (from Star Trek) or the United Planets (from Legion of Super-Heroes)?44:04 – Is there any chance Our Lady of America is coming back from the disapproval of the diocesan bishops?48:55 – Please discuss the metaphor and actuality of new heavens/new earth. Who (will) live there? The need for a new earth and whether it’s metaphorical has been discussed more than a new heavens. What is wrong with the old heavens?…

12/15/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:00 – Are the results of our free will predestined if God doesn’t change his mind?12:22 – My co-worker is Wiccan and and her granddaughter wants to know about God. My co-worker gave me permission to talk to her but I don’t know where to start. What’s your advice?18:35 – My father is saying that there would have been no census during the birth of Christ, therefore no flight to Bethlehem. What’s the response to this?23:49 – Where does the Church stand on plastic surgery?29:39 – Should we receive communion unless we are certain of having committed a mortal sin?34:58 – I’m interested in the Church Fathers. What book do you recommend to read to get started?39:53 – What has Pope Francis done that’s so objectionable that people slander him instead of defend him?47:44 – Is Doxastic Damage Theory of lying applicable Jn 7:8-9?…

12/15/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:01 – How can we as Catholics demonstrate to Protestants that our bible is accurate?10:25 – Since the Trinity are different persons but all one God, did everyone come down earth when Jesus did?16:01 – Is it acceptable to listen to music written by Protestants that are theologically acceptable?20:15 – Was Jesus actually tempted or did the devil just try?24:09 – How prevalent was the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament?24:09 – If Adam and Eve had not sinned, would we be here?32:02 – Can we trust the International Association of Exorcists?39:58 – How do I respond to the question that if Jesus is perfect, then why is his Church so sinful?46:08 – How did Joseph truly marry Mary if it was never consummated?50:00 – I thought that if Adam and Eve didn’t sin, each of us would have been individually tested. What are your thoughts?52:34 – How do we know that the intercession of saints has helped in prayer?…

12/14/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:10 – Why should we not believe in Sola Fide and once saved always saved?13:48 – Is it possible for the Magisterium to suppress truths for the sake of order?20:18 – How do you reconcile your fear of God and God’s love?30:05 – Are boxing, MMA and Muay Thai immoral?42:06 – I’m struggling with the St. Michael prayer. How is it intercessory if we are directly asking St. Michael to protect us?48:12 – Why are bishops like Strickland and Burke being kicked out of the Church while others that are blessing gay marriages safe?…

12/14/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:03:36 – I confessed to a priest that I don’t believe Catholicism to be literal. Can I still consider myself Catholic?07:15 – I’m entering the Church during Easter. My wife is divorced and said that the best case scenario is if she converts and will become a Poll case. What is that?13:56 – Revelation says the living and the dead will be judged. How will the dead be judged?28:18 – If the language of the Jews was Hebrew, then why did Jew start speaking Aramaic? Where did it come from?31:32 – Who was Jan Hus and why was he put to death?45:15 – How old was Rebecca when Isaac married her?50:35 – How does the Church view the authenticity of the relics of the true cross?…

12/13/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:34 – If silent prayer is heard by saints, does this mean that the devil can also hear them?15:30 – What are your thoughts on near death experiences?29:15 – I saw a video saying that the Israelite God was just a copy of a Canaanite god. What are your thoughts on this?35:28 – I have an eating disorder. Do I need to continually confess the sin of gluttony?41:42 – What’s the best way to explain Jesus as fully human and fully divine to 5th graders?47:05 – Is God against people acquiring wealth?50:44 – Is competition a sin?…

12/13/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:06:40 – Does the concept of time travel prayer create a paradox for why we don’t see future saint don’t come into the past?12:27 – I’m Christian. How do we reconcile reincarnation and people remembering past lives with Christianity?029:21 – Is the body of Christ in the Eucharist, glorified or suffering?32:18 – Why did Elisha call two bears to eat kids in 2 Kings?36:00 – What does Paul mean when he says that women must be subordinate to their husbands?46:35 – If the Apocrypha was in the bible up until the reformation, then why wasn’t it officially in the canon until Trent? What is the difference between the Apocrypha and Deuterocanonical?52:51 – Could you explain what a feast day is, and what you are supposed to do on a feast day?…

12/12/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:37:31 – Could we say that the story of the Christmas Carol could be considered a parable?46:00 – I wanted to share what we do for advent.50:33 – We opened our gifts on Dec. 6, feast of St. Nick, and emphasized Christ during Christmas. It worked out well for our 7 kids.…

12/12/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:16:26 – Does psychology clash with Catholicism or is there a continuity like Catholicism and the other sciences?21:17 – What single scientific fact is most persuasive to you that God exists?31:33 – I read your book. Could you review the foundational points on the elegant creation of earth?36:21 – I’m protestant and have always been taught young earth. Why does young earth seem to be dismissed in the Catholic world?44:04 – What is the Catholic view of evolution by natural selection?…

12/11/2023 • 0

Cy and Karlo and joined by two contestants for another game show.…

12/9/2023 • 0

12/8/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:06:51 – What’s a simple response to “Christmas is pagan?”16:43 – St. Faustina said that if angels could envy, they would envy the Eucharist and suffering. Are angels capable of envy?32:50 – What does Matthew 16:19 mean when it says whatever you loose, its loosed in heaven?43:58 – How do I delicately explain to in-laws why you need a priest for the Eucharist?49:15 – Why is Jesus returning to judge the living and the dead when we’re already going to be in heaven?…

12/8/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:07:18 – I used to be Catholic and now I’m considering returning. Why should I come back and not go to an Episcopal church since they have more progressive values?15:23 – Are you afraid of death? If Christ gives us hope for the afterlife, should we be nervous about death?24:40 – When did the Church begin allowing secular kings using violence in the name of the Church?35:24 – Does God hate people as he mentions in Romans 9:13?42:51 – Could you explain how we know the Eucharist is really the body and blood of Jesus and not just a symbol?47:44 – Where did God come from? Who created him?52:03 – How many prayers in the mass come from Judaism?…

12/7/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:01:54 – Are there two different types of salvation referenced in the Bible?12:19 – Is anxiety a sin? 16:22 – When did marriage become a religious ceremony?19:26 – At what point do the sins of converted Protestants impact theirPurgatory?21:30 – Did Jesus eat himself at the Last Supper?29:53 – Is there scripture that states Jesus asked us to pray to his mother?33:37 – What is the Catholic Church’s understanding of Hell and the devil?40:47 – Do Jesus and Mary experience pain now even though they are in Heaven?43:55 – What is the difference between Married life and religious life? 48:40 – When we talk about Jesus’s age of 33, did we use the Gregorian calendar?49:44 – Is it a mortal sin to not to believe in Jesus? How would this impact people in remote parts of the world?…

12/7/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:06:20 – Is there ever a possibly for a Catholic to practice the faith at home due to a personal situation? 16:00 – What is the role of Purgatory at the end of the world? 19:55 – Are there prophets in today’s age? 31:15 – I don’t feel like getting baptized as a baby makes much sense because you didn’t choose to accept Jesus yet.33:13 – What is the symbolic comparison between the Christian and Islamic versions of Abraham’s sacrifice?40:56 – How do I appropriately celebrate feast days within fasting periods? 48:43 – If the Pope is chosen by the Holy Spirit, why do we end with corrupt Popes or one who can retire?51:20 – Am I under obligation to say something about unbaptized grandchildren? …

12/6/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:34 – I read an article saying that elements of the liturgy can harm someone (and actually make grace less efficacious) because of his past traumas. Is that true?17:00 – My daughter has requested that I only make one reference to my faith when we talk. Is it sinful for me to consent to that request?20:32 – Fr. Elias Mary claimed that the Pope is going to be the antichrist. Is that possible?30:09 – What does the Apostles’ Creed mean when it says Jesus “descended into hell?”35:48 – What happens between the particular and general judgments? How are they different?42:16 – Can I receive sacraments from SSPX priests?44:36 – Where does the origin of Christmas as Jesus’ birthday come from? Is it in the Bible?50:33 – I heard someone say “it is no longer I who lives but Mary who lives in me” is this a theologically correct statement?53:05 – Can you explain Acts 5? How do you relate to Acts 5 now versus in the 1st century?…

12/6/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:05:23 – Does the Church having canonized saints diminish the value of non-canonized saints?12:23 – Were the three wise men practicing astrology when they looked at a star to find Jesus?19:45 – I know that the answer to the problem of suffering is that God allows suffering for a greater good. But where does that idea come from? The Bible?30:42 – When Gabriel says “Hail” to Mary, is that a greeting or is it something more?37:30 – My best friend’s sister died recently, and my friend is wondering if she’s in hell. I didn’t know what to say to her.46:18 – Do the cases of Pope Honorius and Pope Vigilius disprove papal infallibility?…

12/5/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:08:37 – My child was exposed to p*rnography in 3rd grade at school without the school’s knowledge. He is now in high school. How can I support him to break this addiction?36:06 – What do you attribute the huge increase in sexual issues especially in the trans issue?47:41 – What is the response to the claim that regret is rare in the transgender movement?51:59 – How do I get over an overwhelming sense of lust?…

12/5/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:12:05 – Is it okay for a Catholic to go to a Byzantine church? Did the office of St. Andrew survive like St. Peter’s line?18:46 – Would you communion at a Roman Catholic rite? If the Orthodox acknowledge the papacy why are they under another authority?23:44 – I became Orthodox. What went wrong for the division to happen?35:03 – How does confession differ in the Catholic Church vs the Eastern Orthodox?42:50 – Churching of women after birth is a tradition in the Orthodoxy that fell off in Catholicism. Are there other traditions like this that also fell off?45:32 – How do we keep the conversation positive when conversing with Orthodox friends?52:13 – Is the Eucharist in the east actually the body and blood of Jesus?…

12/4/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:01:09 – What are your thoughts on the UFO/ET sightings being demons?17:01 – In The Shining Dick Halloran the chef tells young Danny Torrance that the Shining gives people the ability to see the things from long ago and things that have not yet happened. With that being said is the ability to Shine in the movie & book the same thing as prophecy, extrasensory perception, intuition, empathy, precognition, and retrocognition?12:10 – What are the historical ramifications if Abraham had never left Ur?13:43 – Is it true that the Vatican has one of the best science labs in the world, and if so why and what is it used for? Thank you.16:41 – Suppose an couple is engaged and is approaching the Church to be married. However, they are an unfortunate genetic match and have certainty that 100% of their children will perish in the womb. Would it be immoral for them to live as husband and wife? And does the Church have any legislation that would prevent them being married in the Church?18:46 – Can a priest celebrate Mass if he has no arms?22:42 – On May 31, 1985 I was baptized by the fire of the Holy Spirit from the crown of my head, through every cell in my body. See Luke 3:16 Do you think the fire of Purgatory is the same purifying fire I experienced? Meaning, do you think it’s the Holy Spirit that does the purging?29:00 – How many times in one’s life can one vow “till death do us part?”34:00 – If throughout the Bible angels (who are spiritual, non-corporeal beings) appear with enfleshed bodies as apparitions, could that be true for the Holy Spirit as well? Is it possible that those puzzling times in Scripture when people didn’t recognize Jesus it was because the Third Person of the Trinity was making an appearance? When Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene in the tomb (John 20:14-18), and to the two followers on the way to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35) and to the seven disciples fishing (John 21:1-14), is it possible that they didn’t recognize Him because they were not seeing God the Son at first, but God the Holy Spirit for a brief time? The One who they didn’t recognize consoled, comforted them, revealed truth to them, testified to them, convicted them, taught them, walked along side of them (parakletos), witnessed to them, brought things to their remembrance, and revealed and glorified the Lord to them…all the things Jesus promised the Advocate would do when He came (John 14:15-31, John 15:26-27 and John 16:5-16).40:05 – If angel are non-corporeal beings, why do we gender them?46:42 – How does one mistake a reconnaissance balloon as an alien space craft?48:30 – Where was Jesus between the ages of 12 and 30?50:54 – Let’s say that macro-PK is real. Where does the energy to move the objects come from? If there is a violation of the laws of thermodynamics, could the heat death of the universe be defeated by a sufficiently large, trained force of PKers?…

12/2/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:05 – Suppose a modern lay Catholic (baptized, confirmed, etc.) were transported through time and space to the year 5 BC, Jerusalem. Assuming he/she retains his/her knowledge and beliefs from the 21st century AD and is aware that he/she has arrived in a time before the Incarnation has taken place, in what way would this Catholic be obligated to worship God? Would he/she need to live as a Jew under the Mosaic law, given that the New Covenant has not yet been established in their “present” timeline, or would he/she be required to live according to Catholic practices to the best of their ability? Would he/she be morally obligated to be a sort of prophet, proclaiming the coming Lord; or perhaps be obligated not to, lest they affect salvation history?06:11 – I’m curious whether Satan can “bless” people and/or things? By “bless” I mean supernaturally enhance in the manner requested by those seeking the “blessing”.12:05 – If someone is trapped in a time loop like in Groundhog Day or Edge of tomorrow, is it still a sin to commit suicide in order to reset the time loop? If you already have been trapped for several weeks then it would probably feel annoying to wait out the entire loop if you mess something up.14:53 – I write Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fanfiction, mostly action/adventure stories. I am currently outlining a story where the TMNT meet a Catholic Apologist. I have modeled her after Mr. Akin in both personality and intellect. In my story, the apologist is explaining the Catholic idea of the soul to the TMNT. One of the things that has hung me up a little is that I believe all sensitive and rational souls are created immediately upon conception. The TMNT started out as ordinary turtles, so they were given sensitive souls the moment they were created, before they were even born. However, now that they have mutated, they have rational souls. One of the characters questions whether the turtles’ sensitive, animal souls died and a new, rational soul was installed in them when they mutated, or if their souls were changed when they mutated? Initially I had the idea that God “upgraded” their sensitive souls to rational souls upon their mutation, but a friend of mine suggested that maybe they were conceived with rational souls, but as it took 15 years for them to develop from babies to teenagers, they simply didn’t express their rational souls until they were old enough/mutated enough to talk. I’m curious as to what Mr. Akin would say and would be grateful for his perspective.21:45 – I have a few questions for you: 1. If angels are spiritual, eternal beings existing outside of time, how can they be created in time if eternity is outside of it? 2. When we die, our souls survive our mortal bodies. If our souls are eternal, how can we be created in time if eternity is outside of it? 3. How did God create something out of nothing if it is against the nature of nothing to be something?31:50 – What is “Burning Man” really about? It seems to get a lot of media attention each year. My stepdaughter and her husband have both apostatized from the church, and went a few years back. They have regional “burns” as well that they attend. The stories they seem happy to tell people seem very disturbing. Almost satanic. Certainly evil. Nothing at all like what I get from Mr. Google or the media. Who is “The Burning Man? Do you have any insights on any of this?34:02 – I have a weird question (I think). I know in the early 20th century or late 19th century catholic theologians mentioned the desirability to baptize not-yet-born babies in the womb as long as it was safe and possible. My question is, why isn’t this done right now even without medical intervention? It seems to me that the form (I now baptize…) the matter (water, after all the baby is…

12/1/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:02 – What evidence is there for Hell?11:02 – Is it immoral to play audio or watch a video of someone saying the Lord’s name in vain?14:23 – Do you think there are more than two James? Is James the less different than Jame the brother?21:34 – Question about predestination. Did God know who I was going to date before I dated them?28:42 – Why does the Catholic Church have a pope? Is the Pope biblical?35:27 – Is receiving the Eucharist in the hand wrong?41:58 – Is consuming artificial sweeteners immoral? Because artificial sweeteners are intentionally not nutritional.50:41 – Can the multiverse be real?…

12/1/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:30 – Would there be a licit way to do something like the Bachelor to find a spouse?06:03 – How do Catholics avoid picking between the beliefs of the Church Fathers?16:58 – What causes someone to lose their salvation?18:10 – Is there a relationship between modern Israel and 1st century Israel?21:47 – I’ve heard Skinwalker ranch is based on a curse in folklore. Could this be a case of diabolic infestation?28:30 – Why does the Catholic church claim to have changed the sabbath day because it had the ecclesiastical power to do so?31:20 – Can you clarify any of the lies related to the Jewish Talmud?37:01 – Did the early Church Fathers believe in the doctrine of atonement?46:38 – Why isn’t the Ascension mentioned much in the Bible?52:18 – Is there a good book to give to someone who is interested in faith but has no religious background.…

11/30/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:50 – How do I respond when someone asks if I denounce other gods? It feels like a “gotcha” question.28:29 – What can my friend who is a new Catholic do who just found out his grandfather was a Freemason?35:08 – Regarding Lev. 23, on what days did the appointed festivals fall on. Were they all on Sunday?41:25 – Will the generation that sees the end of time have to pass through death? If not, then how will the souls be purified if they don’t go to purgatory?44:55 – If Jesus promised to return at the end of time, how do we square that with Jesus coming back constantly in the Eucharist?47:52 – What’s a generational curse?50:45 – If Ex. 15 says we have to keep the sabbath, why then Sunday?…

11/30/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:16:21 – Should you give a general state in life when in confession?19:19 – Am I doing something wrong if I don’t feel anything after confession?23:26 – I haven’t been to confession in over 20 years. What’s your advice on how to approach confession after so long?31:20 – I’m a new Catholic coming from a Protestant background. I approach confession for venial sin but the priest is almost dismissive when mentioning those sins. What’s your advice on how to handle it?36:37 – I’m not Catholic. Is it true that you have to be sorry to go to confession or can you go and pray for the grace of repentance after going to confession?43:05 – Do venial sins need to be confessed?46:30 – How do you get over going to confession confessing the same sin over and over again?…

11/29/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:05:32 – Can you help me better understand purgatory? I still can’t wrap my mind around it?13:43 – What’s the difference between the assumption of Mary vs the saints in heaven. Do saints have their bodies?18:53 – What’s the Church’s teaching on vasectomies?29:30 – Acts 5 Why were the couple struck down because they didn’t donate all they have? How do we understand that in the context of today? Can we be struck down too?41:06 – Do spouses continue to have a special relationship in heaven?44:15 – Regarding the Papal Bull Unum Sanctum, do we still teach that all those who are saved must be subject to the Roman Pontiff?50:39 – I had a dream multiple times about my uncle after he died. In the dream he was suffering and asking for help. Does this mean he was in purgatory?…

11/29/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:05:45 – How can we show that annihilationism is false using the bible?13:59 – I’m confused about the Catholic position on the death penalty. Can you help clarify?24:17 – Regarding the last 2 glorious mysteries (assumption and coronation). How do I relate to her and not feel like we are supposed to worship her?33:27 – St. Irenaeus’ letter says that the Church was founded on Peter and Paul. Can you clarify? Also when Paul first arrived in Rome, Acts says that there was already a community and there was no evidence that Peter had been there. Can you clarify?43:36 – Mt 19:11-12 If there were physical handicaps acknowledged in the bible, Is it possible to say that gender dysphoria is also a valid thing for us to acknowledge?…

11/28/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:12:06 – What’s your advice on how to handle my 20 year old son who is in the process of transitioning using female hormones. How can I cope? Do you have any resources?23:30 – Is Medi-Share Christian Health faithful to Catholic ethics?29:43 – What are your thoughts on Assisted reproductive technology?36:47 – What is the Church’s teaching on embryo adoption?44:15 – If a pregnant mom has surgery on her baby in the womb where the baby is lifted out for the procedure, can the baby be baptized before being placed back into the uterus?46:30 – How does one determine if a vaccine is ethically produced? I’m specifically thinking about the HPV vaccine.51:53 – What ethically am I morally responsible for in administering drugs as a healthcare administrator?…

11/28/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:14:59 – I had an eating disorder for over 40 years and now healed from it.22:18 – How do you go about starting a local CIR group?28:56 – Is there a better avenue in which the Church can reach out to those in addiction?46:55 – Recovery is fragile. And I’ve been in recovery for 14 years now.…

11/27/2023 • 0

Cy is Joined by Andrew Petiprin to discuss faith and films.…

11/25/2023 • 0

Cy is Joined by Andrew Petiprin to discuss faith and films.…

11/24/2023 • 0

The Flannel Panel gathers to discuss news on the Thanksgiving episode.…

11/24/2023 • 0

The Flannel Panel gathers to discuss news on the Thanksgiving episode.…

11/23/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:20:56 – I found it better to share my experience over my knowledge.33:52 – Maybe a captive audience is not the best time to evangelize.46:08 – How do we present the gospel to younger people? Do you have resources?50:50 – I want to challenge the idea that we don’t want to make people feel uncomfortable.…

11/23/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:06:47 – I struggle with the Immaculate Conception and the Latin Vulgate.14:00 – The claim that Jesus started the Catholic Church and that you have to be a part of it to fully be united with him.20:03 – I don’t like the structure of the rosary and how it has changed.30:59 – Why do Catholics call priests father, and why can’t priests get married? Also, Mary was a sinner and needed saving.39:58 – Offering suffering for others troubles me.48:00 – How do Catholics know Mary is in heaven?…

11/22/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:08:54 – In the profession of faith, why do we confess one baptism? How can the Spirit proceed from the Father and Son if they are all equal?16:21 – How do I respond to protestants who say we anathematize them for something that was said in a Church council?22:52 – What does the Church teach about the gifts of the spirit in 1 Corinthians?29:31 – Why did the Pope 21 Coptic Orthodox Christians martyrs as saints? Aren’t they heretics?41:30 – I’m going to be confirmed soon. How far back do I have to go for my first confession?47:32 – What’s the balance perspective of Psalm 37:4. Mark 11:24 pertaining to the Word of Faith movement.…

11/22/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:07:43 – Would it be a stretch to say that the Lazarus and the rich man in Lk 16:19 embody what the Jews believed about the afterlife?16:42 – Does the 1st century evidence support a 3 tier Church governance structure?24:19 – Jesus says to not leave a tribute till we clear up any offense with our brother. Would this mean the tributes we left are meaningless if we haven’t sought forgiveness?34:52 – Is it ok for Catholics to celebrate Christmas during advent?41:31 – My son is getting ready for first confession, but I’m doing all the catechesis at home. The parish told me I needed to go through the parish. Is this right?52:23 – What makes the salvific sufficiency of Christ’ sacrifice?…

11/21/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:06:07 – What’s the Church’s view on marriage when one person is abandoned by their spouse? Can they remarry?18:02 – Can Catholics believe in predestination?29:49 – Why did Jesus die if it wasn’t to satisfy the wrath of God?43:04 – Can non-Catholics still gain the benefits of the Eucharist even if they don’t believe what Catholics believe?49:16 – Mt 23:9 says call no man father so why do Catholics call priests father?…

11/21/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:06:31 – Would Mormons be considered Protestants according to Catholics?14:55 – How can the Catholic Church claim to have the fullness of the faith if the resurrection must be taken by faith?22:15 – I’m not Catholic because I don’t always trust the arguments of the apologists.29:01 – Is Jesus eternally subordinate to the Father or are they coequal?34:12 – How can I differentiate devotion to Mary?46:19 – What’s the Church’s position on Genesis 1 and evolution?53:05 – Do you have to go through RCIA if one is baptized in the Lutheran church?…

11/20/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:28 – What was the thorn in Paul’s side?06:48 – When I cited John 20: 21-23 as clear evidence for sacramental confession, a protestant made a claim that the power granted by Christ in those passages died with the apostles.13:10 – At Pentecost, tongues of fire rested on those present, and they spoke in foreign languages (foreign tongues). Is this a play on words? In other languages, especially in Greek, is the word for an anatomical tongue, the same as the word for a slice of fire? Even without a play on words, the coming (from unknown source) of fire often signified the presence of God, so the point of the phenomenon doesn’t rely on the (at least in English) play on words. Does it?16:07 – My husband died in June of brain cancer 5 months after diagnosis. So many good people keep telling me that “he’s in a better place.” Why do they say that when it should be obvious that he should be with me? I understand that we can’t know for certain where a soul goes after death. How do I respond to this? It makes me angry at how easily people toss that cliché out to a woman who is grieving the death of her husband.22:04 – Does the Church have a preferred stance on Darwinism vs Lamarckism?33:36 – The Bible IS a Catholic book. Right. Besides dropping the Deuterocanonical Books, have Protestants in the English-speaking world “mistranslated” words? Like the word Tradition which, in Spanish versions is translated as tradition when is in a negative sense (tradition of men) and teaching when it’s favorable. Is there any in English?40:25 – Jimmy Buffett’s song Coastal Confessions has a line “Bless me father for I have sinned, given the chance I’ll probably do it again.” Would this make the confession null since it seems Jimmy hasn’t fully repented or is it just honestly/humility?46:00 – Where did your Mexican serape blanket that you drape over your chair come from?50:44 – What do you think about the Gospel of the Hebrews? Later patchwork of reworked quotes from the Synoptics? Something contemporary with the Synoptics? A Hebrew version of Matthew? Could it ever be rediscovered?…

11/18/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:35 – My 9yr old daughter, Kateri, would like to ask: “Does God get angry at us? Sometimes He seems angry, especially when we read stories from the Old Testament.”07:37 – I am wondering why Whitey Bulger had a funeral Mass? Are there examples of people the church will not give a funeral Mass for? Also, are there any situations when the church excludes people from being buried in Catholic cemeteries? Does the church provide funeral Masses for non-Catholics?17:50 – After becoming a revert… 30 years ago now…I’m miserable… I thought I could pray a few rosaries and my life would come together…I loved Scott Hahn, and Mother Angelica…but here I sit…waiting…am I just faithless?24:39 – If aliens show up in a major way and submit to testing n such…what would be necessary or possible to prove to the people who think they would have to be demons that they are not? If that made any sense. Like how could you prove conclusively they are not demons? Or would that not be possible?35:55 – In the traditional Anaphora of Mar Addai and Mar Mari, the Eucharist is consecrated *without* the words of institution. How do we explain it with Catholic sacramental theology?43:30 – There is speculation that the negative response that humans have to the “uncanny valley” is due to some evolutionary development where our ancestors were preyed upon something that looked like humans but wasn’t quite human. What do you think?…

11/17/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:35 – If every soul is guaranteed to go to heaven, why does it matter if you pray for the souls in purgatory?10:28 – Does morality change over time?19:48 – What is meant when Jesus says “I am the son of man”28:46 – How do you minister to people who are suffering and explain that faith can help their suffering?34:18 – Have the verses in Isaiah 63:1-7 come to pass? What do those verses mean?41:36 – Could a pope contradict a previous non infallible papal teaching?48:31 – What does Jimmy think about theistic evolution?51:41 – Once a deacon is ordained to the permanent diaconate, does he have to remain celibate?53:35 – Is there scientific study that shows that people who get prayed for are better off than people who do not get prayed for?…

11/17/2023 • 0

Questions Covered05:52 – Should someone refrain from becoming Catholic if it would cause division in their marriage?13:28 – What does the word relations mean in Matthew 1:25?17:51 – Do angels have genders?29:04 – the sacrament of extreme unction. Can it take away the need for purgatory?34:45 – Does a high mass have more spiritual value than a low mass?42:14 – Why do you have to be baptized before you can get your marriage annulled?46:42 – Why didn’t the Holy Spirit stop the protestant reformation?51:04 – Was St. Paul ordained by any of the apostles as a bishop? Was he even a bishop at all?…

11/16/2023 • 0

Cy, Tim and Stacy take questions during their recent trip to Perth, Australia.…

11/15/2023 • 0

Cy, Tim and Stacy take questions during their recent trip to Perth, Australia.…

11/15/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:24 – How can the Saints handle the quantity of prayers based on Daniel 10:10-14?10:35 – Is it proper to go to confession for not being able to kneel at the appropriate times at Mass?13:00 – Is scattering of ashes after cremation allowable? 15:32 – Has Vatican II been interpreted in a strict neo-scholastic way?19:49 – If there is no wine at Mass can there be a Consecration? 22:25 – Did Paul ordain Linus instead of Peter? 28:59 – Why do Catholic people confess their sins to priests?32:54 – How can a person who has never heard of Jesus get to heaven?40:20 – How is it okay for Saint relics to be scattered all over the world? 45:05 – Can you clarify why we have one chalice that we share instead of individual cups?50:58 – How do we call out our brothers and sisters at Mass for inappropriate behavior?…

11/15/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:06:47 – Who is the man of lawlessness inthe book of 2 Thessalonian?11:46 – How does purgatory relate to Abraham’s bosom?20:10 – Is gossiping a mortal sin?28:58 – Can we receive the Sacrament of Confession over the phone or online?33:10 – Why is the character Julius in the Bible not a canonized Saint? 36:55 – Is there typology for the Eucharist? 46:34 – How can I know this church holds the truth when others also claim the truth?Resources Mentioned:https://canonlawmadeeasy.com/2020/04/30/confession-over-phone/…

11/14/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:01:36 – Is there any inherent logic for St. Paul putting so much emphasis on the cross?05:48 – Why is Paul in the bible if he never met Jesus?09:52 – If a person is abused (physically or mentally) in the church and decides to leave, have they committed heresy?15:05 – If I eat and then go to mass, can I still receive communion even If I didn’t plan on going to mass originally?20:55 – Was the story of Jesus just co-opted from the story of Romulus?24:11 – Why would my college professor claim that purgatory was invented in the 11th century? How do I respond to that argument?28:29 – Why don’t Messianic Jews align with the Catholic faith?35:45 – What is the Holy Spirit?41:41 – How did you come to the conclusion that the Catholic Church compiled the bible?45:12 – Are we required to believe in indulgences?47:49 – My fundamentalist friend says that infant baptism is invalid because it does not have apparent fruits. What’s the rebuttal?49:49 – How do we talk to protestants about deification of Mary?51:41 – What is the infinite nature of God?…

11/14/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:07:38 – What is the Catholic Church’s stance on the current conflict in the Holy Land?15:44 – Have you heard of the Egg Theory story? What are your thoughts on it?28:56 – I’m in RCIA. I’m struggling with the Immaculate Conception. Where did this idea come from and does it have roots in scripture?37:53 – How would you respond to a protestant who asks why they can’t receive communion?42:48 – Do the Jews have writings or records about Jesus?49:17 – How do I confront the ideas like purgatory from a reformed background?…

11/13/2023 • 0

Cy and Karlo are joined by two guests to test their knowledge on the Catholic Answers Game Show.…

11/11/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:03:19 – How do Catholics reconcile no salvation outside the Church and Jesus saying if you’re not against us, you’re for us?10:32 – What’s the Church’s view on the Assumption of Elijah as compared to the Assumption of Mary?18:12 – What is the difference between our Church and an ecclesiastical community?20:44 – Protestant friends want to know why we pray to saints, especially the rosary? And how can I understand the rosary better?34:46 – My friend fell away from the Catholic faith. Now I feel uncomfortable sharing my faith with her because she always has something to say about it. How can I continue this friendship?40:50 – What exactly are indulgences and how does the Catholic Church choose what they are?46:28 – Can a Catholic in the Roman rite of the Church understand the teaching of the Eucharist in a way different than how the institution teaches?50:42 – If you have to desire confirmation to get confirmed, shouldn’t you have to desire baptism to get baptized?…

11/10/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:07:04 – I’ve been reading a lot of Orthodox material. What’s the Catholic explanation as to why they changed the creed to include the filioque?34:29 – What did Jesus mean when he said “do not pray in vain repetition?”43:52 – What’s your advice to me, who has a child with my protestant wife? I want to raise my child Catholic.…

11/10/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:09:38 – What time does the prohibition to work on Sunday begin?17:06 – What’s the difference between a prophet, a fortune teller and a mystic?34:11 – What are generational demons?40:55 – Are there any books that are hidden gems that you would recommend for someone returning to the faith?49:02 – If we are unable to change our mind after death, then what’s the point of purgatory?…

11/9/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:09:01 – How do we know that the gospel writers were Matthew, Mark, Luke and John?21:22 – Can you explain what Opus Dei is and what it isn’t?35:18 – What is modernism?44:11 – My house was blessed, but I was living in mortal sin then. I’m no longer living in sin. Do I have to get my house blessed again?49:35 – Were there other gospel writers apart from the four that we know of?…

11/9/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:06:48 – Will time and space end?15:15 – How do we know what modesty is if it revolves around the culture?31:41 – Why would God command Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac? Isn’t killing intrinsically evil?41:52 – If a person is conditionally baptized, what happens to the mortal sin on their soul if they were already actually baptized in the original ceremony?49:27 – If God wants to know each of us why doesn’t God reveal himself to everyone?…

11/8/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:06:02 – How do I respond to the claim that one has to receive communion in both species in order for it to be valid12:30 – I’m a convert. How can I help my father overcome his challenges with Marian devotion?29:21 – I heard that there were 300 texts that were being considered when compiling the bible. Is this true?37:06 – What if you get drunk from communion wine?43:22 – Why doesn’t the Church use eschatological language in its responses anymore?51:22 – What are your thoughts about Lucifer Marian typology?…

11/8/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:05:24 – What’s the difference between, last right, unction, and extreme unction?10:35 – Can a member of a different rite become pope?17:14 – Did Constantine legalizing Christianity do more harm than good?31:26 – Why was it necessary for Jesus to be baptized? Didn’t he already have the Holy Spirit?38:57 – Did St Jerome replace the word repentance with do penance in the Vulgate to collect alms from people?48:18 – What’s the limit when it comes to Marian devotion?…

11/7/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:17:41 – What do you do when your husband has never been romantic? The marriage is strong but there’s no romance.29:22 – After you say I’m sorry, and the person says I don’t believe you. What can you do?32:43 – My husband has been verbally abusive after he got sick after 23 years of marriage. Is it wrong for me to want to leave to be happy?47:10 – How do you deal with your spouse if you differ with child rearing?50:41 – How do I do a better job as a husband if I’m constantly being hurt after sharing?…

11/7/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:17:13 – What am I sacrificing while I’m at mass?23:21 – Do we keep Jesus on the cross because he’s sacrificed for the sin of the past, present and future?32:09 – When exactly does the sacrifice occur during the Mass?35:12 – Does the Todah suggest that he had to institute the eucharist in order to fulfill the scripture?42:13 – Three of my protestant friends converted to Catholicism thanks to Steve’s visit to Salem, OR.44:04 – Why is it so important to determine that the mass is a sacrifice? Are we witnessing a miracle at every mass?48:16 – I truly believe that it is a sacrifice. My husband is a deacon and a mystic and has encountered this sacrifice in a real way.51:48 – Is the physical presence of Jesus actually present in the eucharist?…

11/6/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:18:12 – What’s your perspective on how to respond to people in the prolife movement who say that the adoption system is broken?23:40 – I’m in my 60’s, what can I do at my age?33:20 – My daughter is adopted and has a wound of rejection. Do you have advice on how to help her?41:10 – I’m an adoptee and have worked in the Juvenile justice system. The courts have a program called Court Appointed Special Advocates that helps as well.44:56 – Are there foster care opportunities for medically fragile infants?49:05 – How can adoption be made more of a first choice instead of second choice?…

11/4/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:45 – The scandals of the Church keep me away. Why did they reinstate Fr. Rupnik?12:08 – I was raised protestant and am now Anglican. Sacraments and works are my stumbling blocks.20:38 – All my social and business life is wrapped around Protestantism. It would take a lot to untangle myself.30:39 – I’m having a hard time figuring out what teachings are infallible while going through the Catechism. This isn’t very clear in the Church.42:31 – I’m impressed with the claim of apostolic succession. According to the Orthodox, apostolic succession was interrupted under Charlemagne in Catholicism.47:16 – The Catholic Church says I have to prove that my divorce was legal? I don’t think that’s right but I am convinced that Catholicism is right.…

11/3/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:06:58 – Does Jesus have a soul? What’s the difference between a soul and a spirit?16:12 – How would I respond to the argument that the Eucharist is symbolic while the person is using John 6 as evidence for this claim?24:12 – I heard 1 Cor. 11:27-29 is no longer read at mass. Why is that?32:20 – How can I get my infant baptized? There seems to be a lot of red tape.37:15 – How does the Church know when a relic is authentic?42:49 – Is there a need for us in heaven? If so, would that make heaven incomplete without us?46:56 – Before mass begins at my parish, we are instructed to greet each other in the name of Jesus. Are we supposed to call each other Jesus?49:17 – Why can’t the Church just baptize a teen now and have to wait till Easter?52:21 – How would you debate sola scriptura using the bible?…

11/3/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:03:20 – Is everything stated at a council infallible?11:13 – How can I be a faithful Catholic at a Catholic university where it’s not encouraged?18:57 – Both the Parable of the talents in Matthew and parable of the pounds in Luke 19 read the same. Can you compare and contrast the meaning between those two?24:40 – Why does the Catechism describe purgatory as a place of punishment instead of a place of healing?38:00 – When Jesus sent the apostles out two by two, do we know where they went?43:50 – How long does a plenary indulgence last after you receive it?49:45 – How would we explain relics to a non-Catholic?…

11/2/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:50 – Could you explain why the virgin birth is not a logical contradiction?07:02 – If you reject the idea of bilocation, what about Padre Pio?14:30 – I’m an Atheist because of slavery in the bible. How can people of faith rationalize it?18:06 – Rev. 20 What is the Church’s position on the Millennial reign referred to in Revelation 20?22:51 – If you evangelize someone with invincible ignorance, are you putting them at risk of going to hell?31:18 – Are former Catholics who left the Church for Protestantism condemned to hell?35:04 – If worship is offering sacrifice, then do we not worship Jesus because we don’t offer a sacrifice to him?37:26 – Did Jesus breathe on the apostles or were the tongues of fire at Pentecost? Comparing the accounts of John and Acts?43:32 – Does God have accidents in the Aristotelian sense?47:50 – Wouldn’t Jn 19:25 prove that the brothers of Jesus were actually extended relatives?51:12 – Can you share some philosophically based resources for talking to Protestant friends and family on the difference between venerating saints rather than worshiping them?…

11/2/2023 • 0

Topic Covered:Cy and Karlo discuss the communion of saints in honor of the Solemnity of All Saints.…

11/1/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:40 – Why do Orthodox have valid sacraments but the Anglicans don’t?07:47 – How many prophets have been recognized by the Jewish people since Christ?15:04 – If I was married in the Church but I said vows in a language that I didn’t know, would this be grounds for an annulment?18:38 – Could you talk about the Moratorium fragment and how protestants use it to defend sola scriptura?39:26 – Could you explain what Opus Dei is?45:54 – What’s Mary’s birthday and where was she born?49:57 – If Jesus was actually born on March 2 would it still be valid to celebrate his birthday?…

11/1/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:08:40 – Was Mary free from venial sin as well?16:08 – I’m a convert and my mother is really into crystals. How do I address this since she’s putting them up around the house?22:10 – If a priest is in mortal sin, does it invalidate his sacraments?33:31 – How is it that Mary remained a virgin if Matthew says, “she remained a virgin until the birth of Jesus?”37:06 – Were Adam and Eve real or were they just symbolic?47:44 – If you’ve been baptized once, does getting baptized again do anything?50:56 – What is the biblical evidence for purgatory?…

10/31/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:14:49 – A Greek Orthodox priest said to me that they didn’t break from us but we broke from them. What’s the response to this?17:38 – Is there patristic evidence for adoration?23:06 – Can you talk about created Grace?32:05 – I’m considering converting to Orthodoxy because Mariology is excessive in the west.36:22 – What’s the difference in the date of Easter between the east and the west?43:02 – Could you address the difference in theology on Theosis?46:17 – I had an Orthodox monk tell me that praying the rosary is not a good thing. How do I reply?…

10/31/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:06:02 – How do we know that relics are real?11:58 – What book do you recommend giving to my atheist friend?17:59 – Are demons going to enjoy being separated from God for all of eternity?21:48 – How would you respond to the claim that the Church Fathers didn’t believe in transubstantiation?36:50 – Is inflation immoral?45:22 – Why do we no longer number bishops like we do popes?47:25 – Is it worth debating Christians who claim that the church is really for abortion?51:51 – What is my obligation to my adult children? Should I let them remain in ignorance in order to not ruin their chance of salvation?…

10/30/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:31:28 – What is Augustine’s main obstacle to conversion?35:06 – Why doesn’t Augustine mention anything about his concubine after his conversion? How did he deal with it?…

10/28/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:05:47 – I don’t believe that life begins at conception.17:20 – I’m pro-choice because I believe in donor rights.37:02 – Assuming Christian theology is based on natural law, nature carries out abortion frequently.45:09 – I think women have a right to their own bodies.47:21 – I want everyone to make the right choice. That’s why I’m pro-choice.50:15 – I go back and forth in the case the case of rape.…

10/27/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:01:06 – Have you thought about exploring the assassination of the president of Ecuador in 1875 on Mysterious World? It’s said that he was killed by Freemasons.04:35 – What is necessary for salvation?14:42 – Are you familiar with Serapis Christus? Could you talk a little about him?23:59 – What’s the difference between the authority of the catechism vs the code of canon law?32:55 – What’s the proper definition of Sola Scriptura and what’s the best way to defend the faith against it?43:42 – There seems to be a conflict with the two statements: World without end and on the last day. Can you help clarify?47:14 – How do we properly understand predestination and free will?…

10/27/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:30 – When did priests start wearing clerics?08:10 – Why is there a difference in presentation between fornication and adultery in the Old and New Testaments?12:30 – Why do they consider Mary as the Immaculate Conception? Is it mainly because of the apparition in Lourdes and Mary identifying herself as so?14:53 – Where does the long list of mortal sins come from?22:45 – Why is there such animosity between the Freemasons and the Knights of Columbus?30:02 – What is the reason Catholics are not taught to heal the sick, make blind men see or raise the dead?32:37 – Why do eastern and western Catholics have different canon laws? Is canon law infallible?37:08 – How do I approach my priest who doesn’t properly offer the words of absolution?42:12 – Is it appropriate for me to use an old, damaged bible for crafts?46:03 – Why would Mary have to be sinless?…

10/26/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:03:25 – I want to be Catholic but I’m waiting on an annulment. It’s been 2 years and I feel like it’s never going to end. I feel left out.19:00 – I have a hard time being a Catholic all the way because people in the Church don’t read the bible?29:09 – Why does the Catholic Moral tradition exclude consent and stewardship?41:20 – Is excommunication not applicable to pro-choice Catholic politicians?…

10/26/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:09:20 – What is the extra biblical tradition that’s part of the deposit of faith?32:15 – Does James 5 mean a mutual confession or a one-way confession?42:56 – When did the pope become infallible?49:09 – Is Judith canonical?…

10/25/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:03:39 – I’m protestant. What does the language of prayer intention mean?04:55 – How do you as a former protestant, speaking in tongues?15:12 – If angels can appear in dreams, can demons also appear to us in dreams?21:52 – Do we Catholics believe that the eucharist is the physical flesh of Jesus?36:21 – Did Mary’s Immaculate Conception give Mary a pre fall human nature or post fall human?45:48 – How can I explain to a protestant that Jn.19:26-27 is Jesus give Mary to us and not just to John?52:00 – How would you explain that the current Jews are the descendants of the original Israelites for the bible?…

10/25/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:08:34 – What should I know before going to my first mass?13:34 – What’s the most difficult thing for you today as being a Catholic?18:05 – I’m having a hard time figuring out what I’m supposed to do at a Catholic mass?23:00 – What am I missing as a former protestant and as a Catholic of 1.5 years.?29:38 – Could you give me advice on how to communicate conversion to a spouse?33:22 – My non-Catholic wife joins me to mass often. Usually in the beginning of those books in the pew you have the order of the mass.35:23 – My daughter in college has been invited to a non-denominational church. What resources can I give her to help her rediscover her Catholic faith?42:55 – My 2 sons have left the church. Where can I get that book?49:58 – As a recent convert, how do you deal with possible regret?51:10 – I’m discouraged in my journey to the Catholic faith. I just need advice.…

10/24/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:01:29 – What evidence is there for Papal Supremacy?10:53 – What is the difference between doctrine, dogma, and discipline?18:01 – How do we as Catholics handle salvation by faith and works?23:32 – If a priest is stripped of his faculties, would that invalidate any of the sacraments he performed?30:48 – I’m not Catholic. I disagree with priestly celibacy.39:48 – The Church seems to deny that Mary had a normal childbirth. Is there a reason for that?46:28 – How do we properly defend the saints?51:36 – How do I deal with someone who subscribes to the historical critical method of reading scripture?…

10/24/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:06:15 – How do we know that the early Church didn’t arrange the NT in order to establish an organization for self-interests?16:35 – Is forgiveness from sins only through a priest?23:40 – How do you respond to this logic: Jesus says all who receive in body have eternal life, not everyone who receives communion has eternal life, therefore not everyone who receives the host is receiving Jesus body?34:37 – What does it mean to make a general confession? How does one go about doing one?41:25 – I think the title of Co-Redemptrix can lead people away. What are our thoughts on this title?47:00 – How can I have people take me seriously and be heard in the Church?…

10/23/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:34:28 – It sounds like you guys are doing damage control for the Synod.…

10/21/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:20:27 – Where do annulments come into play when children are involved?23:39 – My diocese requires a civil divorce before obtaining an annulment. What are your thoughts on this?30:01 – Isn’t it true that if a person wasn’t married in a Church to a non-Catholic without a dispensation, it would make the marriage invalid?34:02 – You’re right in saying that therapists will tell a couple to abstain to get in touch with the emotional component.40:09 – How do I get my intimacy back with my husband now that we entered the brother and sister phase?43:39 – I want to share my reason why I remained celibate.46:29 – Wouldn’t it be more prudent to file for an annulment before a divorce in case the annulment is rejected?50:59 – Some dioceses may reject an annulment while another will. Keep on trying!…

10/20/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:25 – What did Jesus mean when he called himself the Son of Man?12:11 – What’s the best way to evangelize an 18-year-old?16:33 – I tend to see recurring numbers that sometimes bother me. Should I as a Catholic not read into this?28:41 – Can we assume that a person is in heaven if they receive an emergency baptism and die immediately afterwards?35:00 – I’m considering getting a job at a coffee shop. Could I take the job if they don’t specify what charities they support?40:47 – Is it okay to replace fasting with something else if you’re recovering from an eating disorder?44:49 – How do I know when to take a sign from God seriously and how to discern what is and is not a sign?49:34 – Did Christ’ deity die on the cross?…

10/20/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:05:14 – Where did all the sects of Judaism come from in the time of Jesus and where did they get their authority?10:37 – Intercessory pray and redemptive suffering How was St. Therese of Lisieux able to intercede for a person who was put to death and sway him if God cannot affect his free will?16:51 – When did praying to Mary become a thing in Catholicism?23:27 – How do I respond to the claim that if 2 popes contradict each other in ex cathedra statements, we are challenging divinely inspired teaching? In other words, do we do what we accuse protestants of doing?31:40 – Why is it that the apocrypha aren’t accepted by the Jews, and why then do we accept them?36:48 – I’m Methodist and my church just split because of female clergy. What does the Catholic Church say about female clergy?44:12 – How should we treat the LGBT community?50:03 – Is it better to pray in a church or in a chapel with the eucharist exposed?…

10/19/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:28:46 – Can God make the devil not exist?33:01 – Does Joe think the pope in his magisterium can teach heresy?43:12 – If God’s will is going to be done, why do we have to pray for one another?50:04 – Is evolution compatible with Genesis?53:17 – Why don’t Catholics believe in the rapture?…

10/19/2023 • 0

Topic Covered:Cy and Joe interview Raymond Cardinal Burke on the Dubia and the Synod on Synodality…

10/18/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:22:00 – How does apostolic succession in Anglicanism and Orthodoxy affect the validity of their sacraments, especially the eucharist?32:57 – I’m protestant and have been looking into Catholicism. What’s your advice for someone who is getting overwhelmed with so much information?43:04 – Does a Church have a view on Christians being persecuted in Europe for not going along with the transgender movement?50:38 – I don’t think only Catholics are going to heaven. All we need is to believe in Jesus and the Bible.…

10/18/2023 • 0

13:27 – Is locker room talk and locker room behavior considered a mortal sin?20:24 – When V2 allowed communion under 2 species and concelebration, were there other times before V2 when that was allowed?28:23 – I’m in RCIA. Do you have advice for someone who is very concerned about the end time?32:54 – As a lay Catholic I try to be witness to my faith. How can I best witness to my eastern orthodox friend?38:59 – What does it mean to get consecrated? I’ve been reading St. Louis de Montfort’s consecration to Mary book? Is it possible to be consecrated to 2 or more saints?43:21 – With all the chaos and war happening in the world, can we assume that we are in the tribulation?46:47 – What is the pain like in Purgatory?…

10/17/2023 • 0

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10/16/2023 • 0

Cy and Karlo welcome on contestants Amy and Jim to battle it out on the Catholic Answers Game Show…

10/14/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:31 – In light of Romans 3, how could anyone outside of the Church be justified?10:04 – Based on Matthew 24. can the faithful really be inadvertently lost?14:15 – As a new convert who had poor RCIA, how should I move forward if I still don’t accept some teachings like the Immaculate Conception?20:08 – Jn 6:55-66. Have you encountered arguments against this verse from protestants?28:22 – Some Catholics argue that NFP should rarely be used. Do things that can be mitigated by prudence like financial stability count as grave reasons in justifying the use of NFP?32:33 – Why do animals have to suffer?40:00 – How do I talk to an atheist friend who doesn’t believe in souls?44:35 – Are wearing crystals because they ‘give off good energy’ be considered the occult?48:38 – What is the scriptural basis for baptism by desire? Could Jesus do something similar for those who can’t receive the Eucharist?51:41 – The CCC says we come to know Jesus through the Holy Spirit. But how can we say that if the bible says we come to know him through the breaking of the break and the real presence of the Eucharist?…

10/13/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:01:05 – Is there any validity to the claim that the veil torn in the temple during the death of Christ was made by the Virgin Mary?07:20 – My Orthodox friends consider ecumenism to be heresy. Why don’t we consider it so?16:42 – Where can I find in the bible that the Catholic Church is the church that Jesus founded?28:37 – Am I opening myself to the demonic world if I go to a haunted house?34:06 – How does the Church explain death before the fall especially if Catholicism isn’t in tension with evolution?42:08 – I’m not Catholic. My Catholic family always pushes Fatima. It doesn’t seem spectacular as they make it. Am I missing something?50:53 – My religion teacher told us that Jesus wasn’t actually born on December 25th. Is this true?53:18 – Why doesn’t the pope approve of Medjugorje?…

10/13/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:04:22 – I’ve heard of numerous protestant eucharistic miracles. Is this a possibility?11:30 – How do I refute the claim that Rev 3:10 supports the rapture theory?19:58 – How do we know that the writings of St. Ignatius of Antioch are reliable?28:35 – Is there anyone I can work with to start getting Catholic content in audio format since I’m visually impaired?37:23 – Is it immoral to check the box to say that you’ve read the terms and service of an agreement?43:08 – You mentioned at the conference something about animals having souls. If they do, would it be wrong to euthanize my horse?…

10/12/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:Joe – 06:03 – You were a huge impact on me and my journey from Calvinism to Catholicism. So thank you and never stop! Since converting, I’ve noticed when “Protestants argue like Atheists”, but I’ve also recently come to notice when “Protestants argue like Agnostics”. This usually happens when I bring up something in Scripture that denominations disagree on. The result is something like “Well, we can’t know for sure, so it’s best not to take a stance on it”, or “That’s not a main issue so I’m not going to judge anyone else for taking that stance, what’s important is that they have faith in Jesus.” Have you come across this, and how do you suggest furthing a conversation once it reaches that point?16:28 – Trent, I hope you are doing well today! I had a question. I was going over your “Arguing Against Abortion” course at the School of Apologetics, and I was kind of confused about something and wanted to get some clarity! In Section VI. of the course: Answering Arguments from “Hard Cases”, when rape is mentioned here there is a part where the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services speaks of being able to “Defend herself against potential conception from the sexual assault.” Is this saying that a sort of “contraception” can be used to help prevent conception or the fertilization of the egg, and if so, is this an exception and not a rule? Also, Have you found it harder to defend the Catholic church’s view on contraception after arguing this point?23:08 – What is a good, well rounded “elevator speech” for why be Catholic vs other Christian denominations? I’ve been trying to convert my non denominational brother and sister in law and every time I give them biblical proof or historical proof of their position being different than the early Christian’s – they don’t seem to care.28:18 – Hello Trent, please strictly consider the text of Mark’s Gospel Chapter 9, verse 1. If Jesus really said the words attributed to him, does that mean Jesus’ second coming is a failed prophesy? In other words, that it’s safe to say the second coming is a prediction that never came true. Thank you!32:08 – Hello Trent! Do you have any advice for a beginner apologist? Any advice on how to bring people to Christ through the intellectual side of Christianity, and do so with gentleness and respect? I know you do this very well, so I thought it would be worth asking. Thank you for all you do.35:47 – How can we get a secular person to agree that using sex for something other than “babies and bonding” is a bad thing without appealing to religion? Most secular people I talk to about sexually disordered acts believe that using sex for something other than it’s natural purposes is morally irrelevant, and I’m not sure how to convince them otherwise without bringing in theology.40:57 – Are nuclear weapons inherently evil? Do we as Catholics have a moral obligation to avoid working with or in companies that produce or manufacture nuclear weapons, or nuclear weapon support systems? Would you consider the proliferation of nuclear weapons a pro life topic like abortion?45:47 – In a psychology course, we had an online discussion board assignment where we were given this dilemma: A man’s wife is terminally ill, but there is one drug that will cure her. However, this drug is extremely expensive and they can’t afford it. Would it be morally wrong for the man to steal the drug? How would you apply Catholic moral teaching to this situation? Personally, I would not want to risk the state of my soul by doing something even potentially wrong – stealing the drug – to cure a loved one. I was surprised that almost all the students said that it would NOT be wro…

10/12/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:25 – What is the first thing you look for when you hear an argument for the opposing side?07:20 – What’s the best way to explain why we need the Marian dogmas, and why Mary plays an important role for Catholics?13:41 – What is the catholic stance on ghost apparitions? Can you be a faithful catholic and believe in ghosts?David – 20:55 – Why is the term ‘Christ’ frequently used in place of the name ‘Jesus’? Is not ‘Christ’ a title or a role (i.e., Messiah) rather than a name? Using the term ‘Christ’ seems to diminish Jesus’s full identity as fully man and fully God.33:39 – Can you (Trent) please comment on what I think is a very underutilized apologetic argument against Protestantism: You can have sola scriptura and the perspicuity of scripture, you can have the epistle of James, you can have sola fide, BUT YOU CAN’T HAVE ALL THREE! And when one falls, they all fall. That’s the protestant three-legged stool.41:58 – Could you answer why you believe reasonable people disagree? It’s hard to imagine why so many smart people debate topics like the ones you address and seemingly few of them budge. This question can easily be asked in other areas like politics, and science.48:19 – Can you respond to the atheist “unintelligent design” argument?…

10/11/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:06:55 – What are your thoughts on the apparent contradiction in the policy of the Vatican that says women have to be dressed modestly but it’s filled with naked statues?14:20 – How should I love someone who has a different viewpoint than I do?17:59 – How does suffering of living family members affect family members that have passed?22:50 – Why did Jesus stay at the temple when Mary and Joseph lost him?31:14 – My daughter in college took a history course that said Hitler was Catholic in order to associate Catholicism with evil. Was he Catholic?37:11 – What is the role of new miracles if public revelation is closed?42:42 – How can I counter protestants who say that you need to believe in order to be baptized?50:30 – If I get my child baptized through the Baptist church, would the Catholic Church be required to accept it?53:01 – I’m a new Christian. Luke 9:50 and Luke 11:23 seem to contradict on those who are not with us. Can you clarify this for me?…

10/11/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:06:20 – What is the Catholic understanding of imputed righteousness vs infused righteousness?17:06 – Is it wrong to say praying with the saints instead of praying to the saints?23:40 – How can I support my nephew who is changing genders from a Catholic perspective?37:23 – Why do Catholics keep making idols/statues/icons/graven images, when God specifically asked you not to make graven images?42:37 – How do we know that God hasn’t moved on from the Catholic Church like he did with the Jewish faith?48:10 – How do we have faith in the current situation in the Holy Land?52:26 – How come Jesus is from the tribe of Judah and his cousin John was from the tribe of Levi?…

10/10/2023 • 0

Karlo takes questions from our dropped calls list…

10/10/2023 • 0

Karlo takes questions from our dropped calls list…

10/9/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:28 – Does the Holy Spirit have chromosomes since the Holy Spirit came over Mary and she became pregnant with Jesus?03:26 – Did Zoroaster Fulfill all of the prophecies for a savior hundreds of years before Jesus did?10:55 – Does time always move forward, and is there time in heaven?18:44 – I’ve been listening to a lot of stories on Bigfoot and aliens lately. What are The Church’s teachings in regard to these types of creatures/sightings?21:56 – We are not supposed to spread ashes of the deceased, but relics of saints are spread far and wide. Is there a reason for these seemingly illogical practices?28:17 – What sacraments can Angels administer? And can they confect the sacraments? We know the Angel at Fatima gave the children communion. I’ve also heard of an angel that had heard confession for someone and was disguised as a priest. (Not sure how true that one is though.)35:57 – Why do Muslim woman cover their heads, and Mary and Elizabeth covered their heads, but CHRISTIAN women these days do not. (I’m certainly not campaigning for Christian women to wear hijabs. I was just wondering.)51:53 – What are we to make of the “sword of St. Michael” — the straight line of seven monasteries, all of them built on a mountain or tall hill, and stretching from Ireland to Israel? Each monastery was built in a different time by different people, and yet they all appear to line up perfectly, as if by design. *Was* it by design? And if so, whose, and to what end?…

10/7/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:47 – In John 10:16, is it possible that Jesus was referring to extraterrestrial life when He said “And I have sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice.”?07:37 – Hypothetically, if there was a global religious catastrophe and all clergy members were killed except one priest, would that priest automatically become the pope? And follow up: if all the clergy were killed, how would the faithful go about rebuilding the church given that there are no priests/bishops left to ordain new members?16:00 – Is it possible that my dog is actually my guardian angel who is temporarily in the form of a dog?17:51 – I think about the doctrine of Divine simplicity and the afterlife. If God is not made of any parts, what are we going to see when in heaven? Or what is he going to reveal to us if he is so simple.19:37 – I heard that Lucifer’s rebellion was that God revealed the Incarnation of the Son, for which he refused to serve a man. Does that mean it wasn’t revealed that God is Trinitarian? I’m assuming that because God is omnipresent, the Son is God and is man.21:33 – What are your thoughts on spontaneous human combustion? Is there evidence it’s happened, and what would be a possible explanation for it?28:35 – What evidence is there that humans matured earlier in life in Christ’s time?33:48 – What would the moral implications be of joining an expedition to colonize Mars or other planet, knowing that there would not be access to any sacraments indefinitely?38:44 – If Christ made a visit to all continents together with Joseph, Mary, and the apostles (just like a Papal visit) before He was crucified, would the world have become Christians?42:52 – Did Jesus have opinions? Such as having a favorite food or favorite color? Would these be the results of random biology and environment as He grew up?48:00 – If an animal (let’s say a dolphin) were artificially made more intelligent, like to a human level, would that dolphin be able to be baptized? Would it be basically a human with regards to the afterlife? If not, what change would be required to make an animal into a person? How would this be the same or different from a scenario where we discover intelligent space aliens?52:50 – What happened to the Holy prepuce?…

10/6/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:14:23 – How am I supposed to get answers from God or my guardian angel?20:37 – When I pray sometimes I feel like I’m talking to myself. How do I approach prayer while feeling like God is listening?33:21 – How do we do mental prayer correctly?38:06 – Why does the Our Father say “lead us not into temptation?” It makes it sound like God is the cause of our temptation. The Spanish version doesn’t translate the same?48:17 – Could you elaborate more on Pope Benedict’s prayer that you just quoted? Where can we find it?49:46 – Could you talk about how important it is to just “show up” when it comes to prayer life?…

10/5/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:18:51 – Jn. 10:16 If there are other sheep, where else would they have heard of Jesus?21:46 – Since Matthew 1:25 says that Joseph did not have relations with Mary until the birth of Jesus, does this mean Mary wasn’t a perpetual virgin?26:45 – Where is purgatory in the bible? How do you respond to the claim once saved always saved?34:21 – If the bible has contradictions, can I still believe it is the inspired word of God?38:55 – Wisdom 14:17 says they weren’t supposed to make images of the king to honor. Does this mean we Catholics aren’t supposed to make images of saints to honor?45:16 – I know there are a lot of different views on when the actual day Jesus was born. With that in mind, when is Jesus’ birthday?47:23 – Will your book be available in audiobook format?50:27 – Does the bible say that salvation only comes through the Catholic Church, or can it be attained through other denominations?…

10/4/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:07:44 – What’s the morality of espionage? Resource mentioned: https://stpaulcenter.com/06-nv-10-2-petri-wahl/15:55 – If the Church is pro-life then what does the Church make of politicians who contradict her teachings?23:29 – I teach RCIA and received this question: How was the second pope elected?28:57 – What book can I give my Southern Baptist friend who has been asking about Catholicism?34:50 – By what authority can people of other religions perform exorcisms according to the Church?44:20 – Does the bible ever say to pray to anyone other than God?52:56 – My daughter transitioned, and I’m really worried about her soul. What can I do to help undo the spiritual damage caused by this sin?…

10/4/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:05:12 – How was the rosary invented?14:10 – Are there any quotes of Marian apparitions where she affirms Jesus coming in the flesh?18:25 – What can one do if they can’t intellectually embrace the Marian dogmas?38:07 – My boyfriend and I are struggling with chastity, what advice can you give me?47:12 – What happens to the soul after receiving the Eucharist? How long does Christ’ presence last?…

10/3/2023 • 0

Cy sits down with Dr. Scott Hahn for a special interview episode.…

10/3/2023 • 0

In this special interview episode, Cy sits down with Dr. Chad Pecknold to discuss Politics and Christianity.…

10/2/2023 • 0

Cy and Deacon Greydanus discuss the multiverse in the MCU.…

9/30/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:41 – What are your thoughts on a Catholic going to Evangelical Bible schools?14:03 – Is it okay to call Mary Co-Redemptrix?30:46 – I’m Protestant but love the Catholic Church. Couldn’t there be a revival that brings all the Churches together into one Church?43:01 – Sometimes in the Bible Jesus tells people not to tell others about a healing. Why would he do that?…

9/29/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:03:08 – If God said Abraham’s covenant on Circumcision was everlasting, why would the church’s teaching change? 11:33 – What advice would you give someone who is in a Protestant marriage, but is consider becoming Catholic?16:42 – Does God write the 10 commandments on tablets in Exodus 34 similar to Exodus 20?22:48 – Why did Christ need to die for my sins when I’m forgiven through Baptism and Confession? 29:19 – Do Guardian Angels have free will? If so, does this impact my prayers?34:14 – Do we already have our resurrected body back when we die since we are outside of time?37:26 – Is there dangers in reading Pagan literature? 45:25 – What advice can you give someone as a starting point for understanding the Catholic Faith?49:35 – Were Adam and Eve created with a sinful nature prior to the fall?…

9/29/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:05:27 – Can secular music glorify God?07:59 – Can a Catholic watch anime even though there are pagan influences? 14:15 – Is it okay for Catholics to read Protestant bibles? 21:50 – How can I make sense of the bible verse “there are no male or females in Heaven” when we believe humans are both body and soul?29:44 – What are mortal sins? 32:34 – Who is seated at Jesus’s right and left hand in the Kingdom?34:48 – How can praying for the dead change the state of the soul?40:40 – Do you have recommendations on how to politely disengage from an apologetic discourse?42:49 – What is some advice you would give to someone who has accepted Salvation, but has a heart that is stuck in a sinner mindset?51:35 – Why would St. Michael be asked to be honored? …

9/28/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:28:51 – You’re only talking about the Latin Mass, are you saying that the Latin Mass is the only worthwhile one?34:19 – In the penitential rite, are we supposed to make the sign of the cross?36:30 – Why do you keep your thumb and forefinger together after the consecration?38:24 – Why do we sit, stand and kneel during mass?46:31 – Why don’t some parishes ring the bells during the consecration? Is it optional?50:31 – Is the tabernacle open during the Latin Mass? If so, is that why the priest has his back to the people?53:10 – What’s the difference between the Latin Mass, New Mass and Byzantine Mass?…

9/28/2023 • 0

Questions Covered;12:34 – I had an addiction and I surrendered it to the Lord.21:52 – I’m a huge fan of CIR!29:15 – I heard the 12 steps don’t have the best success rate. Does CIR have any stats to show for their success rate?31:47 – In March I’ll be 49 years sober. I can’t consume the host at mass and only take a sip from the chalice. What do you recommend I do?36:26 – Is Marijuana a gateway drug?40:55 – My devout Catholic friend is in denial about her alcoholism. How can I approach her to seek help?…

9/27/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:02:43 – Why didn’t God just open back up the gates of heaven after the Fall? Were Adam and Eve meant to live forever?13:36 – How can sabbath be symbolic in Genesis if he speaks of it elsewhere as a literal 24 hour period?21:36 – What’s the Church’s position on boycotting organizations like Disney or Target?31:04 – What is the nature of the resurrected body of Jesus? He was able to eat but also bilocated and other things36:08 – Is everything that the Church requires us to believe found in the Catechism?41:08 – My Lutheran friend says that the Lutherans that the Catholics dialogue with are Satanists. What is the Church’s view on this?48:53 – I want to become Catholic but I have a hard time letting go of Eastern Orthodoxy. How do I give up the Divine Liturgy when it feels like a step down?…

9/27/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:05:12 – My neighbor is passing away and I think she is Catholic. I don’t know her very well. How would I approach her?07:45 – Did the stories in the Old Testament actually happen?15:25 – What Jewish sources are there for Mary and Joseph’s legal betrothal?20:35 – During Mass when the priest or altar server crosses the altar they look at the altar and bow, shouldn’t they be looking at the tabernacle?28:44 – Can someone actually sell their souls to the devil? If so, can they get it back?36:22 – What do Catholics believe about salvation by grace alone vs with works?46:50 – I’m starting OCIA. How do I respond to the claim that I cannot convert because I was born Jewish and will forever be Jewish?…

9/26/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:05:00 – How do we have free will in heaven and are also prevented from sinning?11:47 – Can I consume the Eucharist Saturday vigil, and Sunday Morning and Sunday afternoon?17:32 – Can a person who was in civil marriage that is now divorcing, receive communion?22:39 – Can the devil be present in a chapel where Jesus is present?29:16 – Is the Pope metaphorically the bishop of Rome or is he actually in charge of the diocese of Rome?34:11 Can a child be baptized if only one parent wants them baptized?43:01 – Why does the eucharistic prayer say “The blood is poured out for many” and not all?46:57 – Why do we worship on Sundays? Where do we find that?…

9/26/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:31:45 – How do we present veils as empowering?42:48 – The rise of Catholic women biblical scholars has been such a great contribution.47:36 – I would say that the blessed mother was the first to see Jesus after the resurrection, not Mary Magdalene.48:40 – How do you think Catholic theology will develop around womanhood?…

9/25/2023 • 0

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9/22/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:01:43 – How would I help a friend return to the faith when their objection is that the Church won’t accept hom*osexuality?07:16 – Can we as Catholics pray and promote imprecatory prayer?15:06 – Is it possible for there to be a created Trinity?18:22 – How do we understand death before the fall?21:04 – How can God soften someone’s heart without interfering with free will?28:44 – If Mary was without sin, what are we to make of what happened to her, especially in the upper room during Pentecost?33:44 – Can God take prayers and apply them to someone who has committed suicide?40:35 – In the Collect at mass, sometimes it ends with “one God,” and others omit those words, is there a reason for that?45:21 – Why is the sin against the Holy Spirit unforgivable but not the Son? Why is there a difference in the treatment for the Holy Spirit?51:53 – How would you describe Christ’ state of grace?…

9/22/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:01 – what’s the sin of presumption according to a Catholic vs a Protestant?10:01 – How did the Franco-Prussian war affect Vatican 1 ending early?13:56 – Why is yoga ok to practice?20:45 – How was Pope Linus appointed and how did the process of electing popes develop?29:28 – What happened to the Holy Spirit that we received in the sacraments after we commit sins?37:29 – Science evidence now shows that we can predict a person’s choice. Does this affect our understanding of free will and predestination?47:08 – Are there levels in heaven?52:45 – Why was Jesus so harsh to the Canaanite woman in Mt. 15:21-28?…

9/21/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:53 – Why do we venerate relics?10:45 – Why are there 2 different versions of the bible, one with 66 and the other 73 books?15:53 – Why does Jesus refer to himself as Son of Man?22:45 – Why doesn’t 1. Tim say anything about priests?33:03 – Why does God order people to kill others in the Old Testament but also says don’t kill in the 10 commandments?45:25 – Why do we separate bodies for relics but we can’t separate the cremated remains of loved ones?52:33 – Why are Catholics always quoting CS Lewis when he was never Catholic?…

9/21/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:14:28 – How do we know historically that the pope exercised authority over the eastern churches?23:19 – When was Greek introduced into the liturgy? How long after was it replaced by Latin?30:12 – What’s the best way to sift through all the intellectual language when digging into the Catholic faith? Do you have resources?39:25 – How would you address the Apostasy with a Mormon?45:45 – How do I move from rationalizing my faith to feeling and experiencing my faith?51:03 – Is there any evidence in the Church Fathers about the Blessed Mother?…

9/20/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:13:07 – In John it mentions 7 miracles. Did Jesus perform more miracles than recorded since Nicodemus recalls many miracles early on?15:42 – What evidence do we have that the deuterocanonical books are a part of the original bible?24:33 – Is Elijah in heaven?34:06 – Does protestant baptism incorporate others into the Catholic Church?45:15 – How are images and icons not idolatry?…

9/20/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:05 – During the liturgy of the Eucharist in the Dominican Rite, why does the priest extend his arms in the shape of a cross?13:20 – How do we approach “Bene-vacantism?”21:45 – How do we define works? How do we defend the sacraments as works in a negative light?41:52 – How do I explain the immaculate conception to protestants without it going against their understanding of the atonement?47:51 – Am I obligated to forgive a perpetrator who has not asked for forgiveness?…

9/19/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:06:38 – I’m in RCIA. Why is “I believe in one holy Catholic and apostolic Church” in the Nicene Creed? I still have a hard time reciting that part.32:35 – What’s the difference between Catholic and Roman Catholic?39:28 – I’m a former Mormon. How do we know that the Apostasy never happened?47:16 – I’m in RCIA. I don’t understand why some people receive just the host and others the host and the chalice. Can you explain?…

9/19/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:39 – If Jesus and his disciples were baptizing but the Spirit had not been given, how would regenerative baptism be understood?11:44 – Was the rosary as important to Catholics prior to the Fatima apparitions?18:57 – My biggest hang up is that the Church always quotes themselves.29:06 – Why and how did these big schisms between Catholic and Protestant occur?36:42 – Why can’t I receive communion at a Catholic church?42:57 – Why is it so important to Catholics to be married before physical intimacy?44:55 – Mater Dei Why should a person choose Catholicism over Protestantism?47:48 – I married a Catholic and we divorced. If they excommunicated her, why would this affect our children?51:32 – Was the difference between veneration and praying to?…

9/18/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:01:03 – Is Charlemagne a saint in the Catholic Church?03:27 – You’ve said that God can’t make one plus one equal three, can you elaborate more on that?14:27 – What are your thoughts on Dr. Michael Heiser’s work on the Divine Council theology?21:54 – If Elijah and Enoch didn’t die, then where are their bodies?33:12 – Could you explain what the American Shadow Magisterium is?46:56 – How does one respond to the claim that there was a God thousands of years ago but there’s no sign of him today?52:14 – Can the consecration be done outside of mass? Do you always have to consecrate both?…

9/16/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:04:44 – What are the best strategies to deal with Calvinist objections?13:44 – What is proper etiquette during Mass for a protestant looking to convert?19:15 – Why does Mark have a shorter and longer ending?25:06 – What can you tell me about Gematria and how serious I should take it?36:24 – Did Catholics have something equivalent to the Christian crusaders? Do you think we will ever need something like that again?42:14 – Is the Catechism infallible?46:48 – How long was Joseph in Jesus’ life?51:02 – When does one become culpable if they don’t follow the Catholic faith?…

9/15/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:03:31 – What do we see before we die?15:01 – How should a Catholic working at a Catholic school respond to people pushing the pronouns thing?20:13 – Normally the sins of a father are not imputed to the son, so why is original sin an exception?29:35 – What are your thoughts on a person who leaves the Catholic faith as a teenager and converts to Islam?36:21 – Do Catholics consider Protestants cousins in the faith or are they viewed as though they are all going to hell?48:06 – I’m in RCIA. Reconciliation, Holy Orders, Marriage were covered today but what do you think would have been important to cover those topics?…

9/15/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:05:13 – Some people interpret the giving of authority in Mt. 18 to the apostles and others to the whole Christian community. What is the right interpretation?14:28 – If Mary carried Jesus, how was he affected? Since Moses was affected and looked different when he received the 10 commandments, why didn’t Mary look different when She carried Jesus?18:17 – What is the Church perception of the founding of the United States compared to the Protestant view?24:04 – How would the Thomist view on eternal universal not contradict the unmoved mover?31:14 – What field in the apologetics world needs more work?43:33 – What are your thoughts on Fr. Altman’s video denying that Pope Francis is the real pope?47:44 – How much financial support should a Catholic parent help their adult child with? …

9/14/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:05:10 – “Catholics, could you give me an example of taking veneration too far, improperly worshiping a saint?”09:52 – Paul says that a bishop should be “husband of one wife.” Does this argue against priestly celibacy?14:52 – Do you think that a near-perfect image of the Trinity is found in human beings as mind-body-soul composites?18:03 – Could you expound on Proverbs 3:5-6 and Psalm 119:5?37:30 – Is it wrong to go to confession if you are not a Catholic?47:46 – My friend is Catholic but married a Muslim and converted to Islam, will she still go to heaven?51:29 – Is there a good commentary on the Nicene creed?52:48 – What are Joe’s thoughts on the visions/prophecies of Fatima?…

9/14/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:06:33 – What proof do we have that Mary remained a virgin?22:34 – What is grace? It seems to mean different things in different contexts.29:20 – Why do some Protestants think that the King James Version of the Bible is the best or only reliable translation, and how could I show them it’s not?36:42 – Why aren’t people immediately healed when they receive the Eucharist, like the woman who touched his garment?40:43 – How could the Son be only-begotten but also not created?46:27 – CCC 1938 mentions “sinful inequalities that affect millions of men and women.” Is it talking about inequality itself, or is it more about the many people that are in great poverty?…

9/13/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:04:23 – When Jesus sent out the 72 disciples in pairs of two, what was the gospel they preached? Jesus hadn’t yet suffered, died, risen, or ascended, and he hadn’t even proclaimed the fullness of his teachings yet, nor had he instituted the Eucharist or sent the Holy Spirit – so what was their “good news?”07:53 – Why does God permit the damnation of souls He created?10:47 – Did the Donner party commit unrepentant mortal sin?18:55 – Is there a word in English that rhymes with Orange?20:03 – Who is Joseph in this prayer? “Lord God, who left us the signs of your Passion on the Holy Shroud in which your most holy body was wrapped when you were lowered from the cross by Joseph, grant us, most loving Lord, that by your holy death and burial and by the sorrows and sufferings of your holy Mother Mary, our Lady, that the souls in Purgatory may be brought to the glory of the resurrection where you live and reign with God the Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.”23:08 – But how do you tell if something is the will of God versus the will of another human being imposed upon you?28:36 – Is there a definitive theology concerning wealth, and if not, why not?33:02 – Help me out with the elusive “hold hands/orans posture” vs. no change in posture during the Our Father for the laity. If both are allowed now, what would be the reason in favor of doing the hand hold/orans posture?44:49 – I would be interested in your thoughts on the late paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (husband-and-wife demonologist/clairvoyant trance medium, allegedly employed by the Catholic church on occasion). They remain part of popular culture thanks to the “Annabelle” and “The Conjuring” films.49:01 – How can we counter Protestants who name the same tired insults regarding the Blessed Virgin Mary as Mother of God as well as the false claims that we worship her?51:55 – Why do Catholics all shake hands at the reenactment of the Crucifixion of Jesus?…

9/13/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:6:14 – What do you make of the statement in 1 Maccabee 12:21 and it’s accuracy? Could the Greek demonym Danaans be for members of the tribe of Dan, so that some Greeks were once Jews?14:49 – I understand a common answer on Catholic Answers is that the era of “public revelation” ended with the death of the Apostle John. Any further revelation is considered “private” and not binding to the faithful. My question is, “Why?” Wouldn’t the era public revelation have ended with the Ascension of Christ? If not – and original apostles could add to public revelation, then why not their disciples, and the disciples of their disciples, etc.?20:06 – I have several follow-up questions to Michael’s question: In Lamentabili Sane, Pope Pius X condemned the following proposition (#21): “Revelation, constituting the object of the Catholic faith, was not complete with the Apostles.” Was there any magisterial precedence for this condemnation? After the publication of Lamentabili Sane, many theologians restated the condemned proposition as a positive statement: “Revelation was completed with the death of the last apostle.” But in more recent years, some theologians are stepping back from that positive statement. If Public Revelation did not end with the death of the last apostle, is there a definite time, event, or condition which closed the era of Revelation? Could you walk us through the steps to show how “Revelation was completed with the death of the last apostle” is not infallible teaching, if that is the case? Thanks in advance!28:56 – Could the intro to the gospel of John be discussing the pre-incarnate Christ? I’ve heard this as an opinion held by some. Note that the verses talk about Jesus coming into his own before in verses 10 through 13, before announcing he became flesh in Verse 14. Is this a plausible interpretation? Did any of the fathers hold it?36:37 – The book of Jonah: history or parable?42:30 – When Jesus performed various miracles in the gospels, why did He tell the recipients not to tell anyone what He had done? Why did He want His miraculous deeds to be kept secret?47:23 – Could God create a rock too heavy for him to lift?50:15 – When the stone was rolled back from the tomb, what became of the cord and seal?…

9/12/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:15:26 – Would these synthetic embryos be soulless when they become full grown adults?23:53 – Do the scientists who work on the embryos consider them humans or just scientific objects?31:10 – Doesn’t anyone believe in the healing power of God instead of just depending on science?37:25 – How are we supposed to think about it philosophically if humans create other humans and whether they have souls?42:35 – If life begins at conception, then how does one enforce laws around miscarriages?46:26 – Could plan B be ethical if you take the approach of self-defense in a situation of rape?50:17 – Why would it be unethical to end a life if the quality of life is low?…

9/12/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:11:28 – My cousins don’t go to church anymore. What’s the best way to share the gospel with them?16:36 – Would you consider making the appeal to get the tabernacle to be placed at the center of the Church to help restore faith?29:35 – I’m a new Catholic. What are the best practices to start evangelizing?35:20 – How can we best evangelize in a difficult situation at a funeral?42:30 – What’s a good starting point when talking about Catholicism?45:52 – Thank you for sharing the beautiful message to the caller at the funeral.52:47 – Why do some churches say the Nicene Creed, and some say the Apostles Creed?…

9/11/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:2:04 – Does the bible imply Judas is damned based on Mt. 26:24, Mt. 19:28 and others?8:34 – I’m reading The Lost Page by Joe Morris. How true is it that we’re missing the last part of the Gospel of Mark?21:28 – If the bible does not allow divorce, then why does the Church approve annulments?36:09 – Does the bible condemn yoga?43:00 – Could you talk about the unforgivable sin against the Holy Spirit?45:48 – What does Jesus mean when he said he came to not bring peace but a sword?51:00 – Why are there unnecessary connections between Isaiah and St. Peter?…

9/9/2023 • 0

Open Forum:06:58 – Was it accepted by the Church that the writings of the NT were written by the people they were named after?15:54 – Who are the Edomites? Are they white people? Have they been destroyed yet?21:41 – Who went to Rome first, Peter or Paul?28:48 – Are there any female angels? Are Lilith and the Succubus real?34:02 – How do I dispose of a bible in a respectful way?37:08 – What’s the point of seeing the bread and wine as sacrificial offerings? Wasn’t Jesus supposed to be the sacrificial offering?46:26 – If something is permitted in the Torah, does that mean it can’t be intrinsically evil?…

9/8/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:07:17 – What would be the effect on the human soul if it would not be born with original sin?15:36 – If Adam and Eve didn’t sin would animals and plants still be dangerous?18:15 – Is watching Mass on TV considered fulfilling one’s obligation?20:04 – Why does the Latin rite have extraordinary ministers of holy communion since the other rites don’t? It doesn’t seem like a very Catholic practice.31:20 – What is a Catholic free to believe regarding the dropping of the atom bombs?40:10 – Is it unethical to secretly put holy water in my atheist friend’s drink?44:32 – If one has committed a mortal sin one should go to confession as soon as possible. How soon does the ‘soon’ need to be?49:05 – When we receive communion in the host we receive the body and blood. When was that declared?…

9/8/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:05:05 – How does one use the principle of double effect in the case of a woman with an IUD?15:35 – How do we know when a specific saint interceded and it wasn’t something else?19:54 – Why do we use the canon scripture that we do especially when new manuscripts are found?28:10 – How could God be just when he damned hundreds of billions of people because 2 people ate an apple?31:02 – In Romans 4:25 what is meant when it says Christ was resurrected for our justification?34:23 – If couples enter into marriage with the intention to use contraception, would their marriage be considered null and void?43:49 – How do I help my wife let go of anger for someone who has wronged us?50:52 – I’m currently hospitalized. Since I’m unable to make it to mass, is it ok to ask my priest to bring me communion?52:02 – I was baptized with a trinitarian formula as a protestant but no rite of exorcism or oil was used. Do I have to be rebaptized?…

9/7/2023 • 0

Topics Covered:00:45 – The Mongolian empire and the lost Christians of the east.4:00 – Pope Francis’ comments in Russia23:30 – Pope Francis’ comments regarding the Church in the United States…

9/7/2023 • 0

Topics Covered:19:29 – The Burning Man Situation48:55 – Pope Francis’ Visit to Mongolia…

9/6/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:1:00 – Fr. Mitch Pacwa says if we collect all the relics of the true cross, we would have about ⅓ of a cross.06:53 – Psalm 37:4 and Mark 11:24. What would be a balanced perspective on understanding these verses?12:37 – How would one explain the need for purification after death to a Protestant?18:19 – How does being a Christian and living with depression and anxiety coexist with joyfulness?31:32 – What happens to your body when you die?34:05 – Can a pope change tradition? How do we distinguish small t and capital T tradition especially when considering capital punishment?45:20 – What is the likelihood that the Orthodox will reunite with Rome in our lifetime?47:08 – Why does Jesus tell his followers to buy a sword in Luke 22?…

9/6/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:02:45 – Are Catholics Obsessed with tradition? Is there a difference between Tradition and tradition?16:30 – Could you explain why we dont we worship on Saturdays instead of Sundays?21:21 – Is there salvation outside the Catholic Church?30:22 – Is the True Cross of St. Helena legitimate?33:42 – What would be a good gift to give a cloistered nun who is going to profess her final vows?37:06 – Is it okay to have a bit of sympathy for Lucifer?45:24 – What’s the relationship between the breaking of the bread of Jesus and of Melchizedek?51:00 – Why do we not call any of the people of the Old Testament saints?…

9/5/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:03:57 – Whose opinion takes precedence when choosing music for liturgies?14:03 – What does one do with cremated remains?18:53 – Where did the mysteries of the rosary come from?23:40 – How can grandparents respond to grandchildren who have divorced parents, one of which is not Catholic and telling them that the Eucharist is just a symbol? Our daughter takes them to Mass when she has them but half the time they are with their father who is Baptist. We want them to respect both parents and do not want to say or do anything to impact their relationship negatively with either of them. Still, we want them to know and understand Church teaching. What should we do?28:55 – How do I explain the word flesh mentioned in John 6?34:04 – Where should one start when wanting to read scripture?42:37 – What are the Biblical and Church teachings about having sexual relations before marriage?45:52 – If you ask for the intercession of two people and receive a miracle, which person gets the credit?48:58 – Was there a concept of a Passover before Moses?51:18 – Why do the Orthodox who do not follow the Pope still continue to have apostolic succession with valid sacraments? I was always told that Catholic splinter groups like the SSPX would lose their apostolic succession after the last validly ordained priest in their group died. Is this not true?53:01 – I hope this point’s not obscure. it’s a point about clarifying the actual name of the Father, Trinity’s First Person. some insist that the spelling should be either YHVH, or YHWH, or Yahweh. i know almost no Hebrew & i nevertheless want to call God the Father Jehovah. Even during internal prayer, i sometimes salute The Father as Father Jehovah. Am i blaspheming when i say “Jehovah”? Do I need to play it safe; & just say: “Our Father”?…

9/5/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:11:59 – Why did God create lice?15:54 – Is it a sin to participate in Protestant communities?19:45 – Why does Jesus tell people to not say anything after he performs a miracle? What is limbo?30:04 – During the Mass, why do we “dare” to say the Our Father? I’m curious about the use of the word “dare” since the Our Father is one of our most common prayers.34:30 – How do you counter the argument that we are small and insignificant in the wide scope of the universe, so why would God care about us?44:43 – My question is, what is some biblical support for offering up our suffering for others?50:40 – How old was Mary when she conceived and what would be the significance of her being so young?…

9/4/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:06:29 – What’s the teaching on the Kabbalah tradition in Judaism?11:33 – I’m protestant. What’s the rebuttal to the 7th day Adventist claim of the Sabbath still being on Saturday?18:41 – What important teachings are in the 7 books that Catholic bibles have that protestants don’t have?22:35 – What’s the best argument for Jesus being the Messiah and that the Church was founded by Jesus?35:39 – I’m protestant and my husband is Catholic. This is a second marriage for both of us. We believe that we both divorced due to biblical reasons. Why wouldn’t the Church recognize our marriage?41:24 – What’s the history of the Roman part of the Roman Catholic Church?46:13 – What’s your advice to a lifelong anti-Catholic Baptist who is now feeling drawn to the Church?…

9/2/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:12:10 – What is your take on Hollywood and the theory that they are Satan worshippers?14:09 – Why do Catholics pray to saints?19:36 – How is it possible for God to create light but not make the sun till the fourth day?31:57 – I’m having a hard time understanding Jesus as a sacrifice on an emotional level.34:10 – Could you explain the selling of indulgences?40:36 – Could you explain what the Church means when they say that drunkenness is a sin?46:38 – Who has authority to define doctrine?49:53 – Could you explain Mary’s sinlessness and perpetual virginity?…

9/1/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:5:40 – Why do you want us to support the Vatican church that supported Fascist Italy in World War 2? Where was the Vatican’s stance on the ethnic cleansing of Jews?12:30 – Are there others apart from Catholics, Orthodox and Muslims that honor Mary? What does that honor look like in Islam?18:10 – When does death occur? Is it morally permissible to be an organ donor?23:57 – Why did God have no beginning?28:40 – Are haunted dolls real? If so, how are they possessed?34:12 – Before I became Catholic, was I culpable for knowing that salvation came from the Church?42:10 – Where did John the Baptist get the rite of baptism?50:15 – Acts 22 says Paul was a Roman citizen. How would authentication work?52:41 – How do you respond to the atheist claim that you don’t have to be Christian to be moral?…

9/1/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:06:15 – My daughter is a lapsed Catholic and her issue is the problem of evil. What’s the best way to explain this?16:00 – My husband and I were lukewarm Catholics when we got married. I’ve gotten closer to faith while he’s gotten further away. What does obedience to him look like in our situation?24:39 – Does canon 1404 mean that no one can judge the pope except for God?32:21 – Do we know what Jesus and the temple teachers were discussing in Luke 2?34:12 – Why doesn’t the Church just admit that Joseph and Mary had other children?43:38 – How is a rite of passage like a Quinceanera intermingled with the mass? Are there official guidelines for it?47:39 – If Jesus and Mary are in their physical bodies in heaven, would this also mean that the saints are too?51:12 – How do I explain the title of Mary, Mother of God to my protestant friends? Shouldn’t it be, Mother of Jesus?…

8/31/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:15 – I don’t understand the Synod. I’m not Catholic but what are your thoughts on it?11:40 – How is praying the rosary and praying to statues not idolatry?20:29 – Why are protestant baptisms accepted in the Catholic Church?29:00 – Can you explain patron saints?35:04 – Why do some people get exposed to the full teachings and others don’t?41:25 – In John 6, could it be possible that the disciples left due to his claim that he came from heaven and not due to cannibalism?48:22 – Do all Catholics who die go to purgatory?49:24 – Where does the Church come up with all the different choirs of angels?52:18 – Why is it assumed that Catholics don’t read or know the bible?…

8/31/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:08:57 – If someone has obstacles entering the church formally, can they just start going to Mass and start receiving Communion on their own?17:18 – I don’t think praying to the saints makes sense. Wouldn’t this undermine God?29:10 – What are the qualifications to fit under papal infallibility?35:15 – Purgatory doesn’t make sense to me. Also, why isn’t it good enough to just pray to God?45:12 – Why did the church stop giving us the precious blood?50:04 – I think the Church interprets Mt. 16:18-19 correctly?…

8/30/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:05:55 – Why do we need to make payment for temporal consequences of sin?17:40 – Is the Church required to have a daily mass? Can a parish remove a Saturday mass?22:40 – How can the trinity be eternal if we use words like generate, or beget to describe Him?32:27 – What is the foundation of Catholicism’s claim of marriage being elevated to a sacrament?36:09 – I’m Evangelical and am looking into Catholicism. Could you explain the communion of saints? How do you justify bad behavior in the hierarchy in the past?44:54 – What happens to the souls of children who were miscarried?50:00 – My niece is getting married outside of a church building with a Catholic priest. I thought this wasn’t allowed. Can you clarify?52:46 – Did John the Baptist baptize with the Trinitarian formula?…

8/30/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:03:59 – How do you explain the difference between a sacrament and a sacramental?12:44 – In Luke 22, when Jesus said the first Mass, he consecrated the bread and then distributed it, then consecrated the wine and then distributed it. Why don’t we do it the same way?16:07 – If the words of baptism are not spoken out loud and clear, does it still count?19:58 – I attended a Catholic healing mass and I fell over for about 10 minutes. What do I make of it?34:15 – How would you have addressed 1 Peter 3:21 on baptism as a protestant since they don’t believe in regenerative baptism?39:30 – If the essence of worship is sacrifice, how do we reconcile with Jesus saying he does not desire sacrifice. And how can we offer the body and blood of Jesus if it’s not ours to give?51:50 – Do portions of the Our Lady Perpetual Help novena steal glory from Jesus? …

8/29/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:14:50 – What are your thoughts on the Synod’s upcoming conversations on the LGBT movement?18:36 – I have 2 young daughters. What advice would you give on how to affirm them in being children of God?34:01 – I work with a woman who is transitioning her child. I don’t know if I can socialize with this person in my home. Any thoughts?41:07 – I’m in college and am in a lot of classes where these issues come up. How do I approach these topics as a Catholic where I might be condemned for my views?45:20 – How can we discuss these issues as Catechists?…

8/29/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:05:23 – Where did the other people in Genesis in the story of Cain’s exile come from?12:08 – How would you explain different nationalities if we all came from Adam and Eve?15:19 – What does the Catholic Church teach and represent?19:17 – If Peter was married what is the reason for the Catholic Church to have priestly celibacy?30:38 – should the argument of priestly celibacy even include the conversion about Peter being married since he was married before he started following Jesus?33:45 – Why should anyone believe in the Catholic Church instead of any other Protestant church?40:54 – How come we don’t walk barefoot in Church since Moses was ordered to take off his sandals in the presence of God?44:21 – How old is the bible? What’s the oldest print we have?47:02 – How do you refute the claim that Luke 11:51 implies the inclusion of the canon of Old Testament?49:22 – How would you look at a protestant and know if they’re a Christian?…

8/28/2023 • 0

Question Covered:04:53 – How do I respond to someone who asks why we pray to Mary?10:05 – How do we move forward from infidelity and regain the trust that was lost?14:56 – The bible says to give to Cesar what is Cesars. Who decides what belongs to Cesar?18:59 – I grew up a reformed Baptist and looking into Catholicism. Where do I start?30:36 – My daughter has been missing for 10 months. How do I keep my faith during this hard time?34:33 – I had a dream about being reprimanded by a priest for not holding the patent correctly during mass. What should I make of this? What are your thoughts on a general confession?40:54 – How do I reconcile the two bible verses: picking up your cross daily and taking up Jesus’ yoke because it’s light?45:38 – I want to encourage Carson, I was on a similar path and now I’m Catholic.50:10 – Parable of the talents had 100% success rate how would this apply for those who aren’t always successful?…

8/26/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:05:02 – Is sex something assigned at birth or pre-determined at conception?12:50 – Regarding a conversation with my yoga practicing sister; Is there a distinct difference between a good spirit world and a bad spirit world?17:45 – If someone has an objection to confession because of a personal instance of clerical abuse, how could I help convince them to return?23:48 – Is there an interpretation of Jn 20:22 that would indicate that the Church is God breathed?32:35 – How do I respond to someone who doesn’t believe that life starts at conception and does not accept a biological definition?40:30 – How would you answer a 5 year old who asks what happens to little children who don’t know God?46:22 – I’m a prosecutor for the state. The state approves placing children into foster homes of same sex couples. How do I navigate this as a Catholic?…

8/25/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:01:38 – When I was in seminary, I was taught that rabbis thought the name of God revealed in Exodus wasn’t the whole name of God. Rather, to say the whole name of God you’d have to effectively speak the whole Torah at once. Was this a real belief they had?09:53 – Why might the gospel writers be considered more like editors than authors?20:35 – What does “anathema” mean? Can someone be reconciled after it?28:50 – When is the soul united to the person? Is it created by God at the moment of conception or does it exist prior?41:35 – Who is responsible for compiling the Bible as we know it today?48:00 – Could a Christian be involved in something like the Manhattan Project?…

8/25/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:40 – How can we hold to unconditional election without falling into double predestination?12:08 – Why did God allow men to have multiple wives in the Old Testament?18:55 – If good is convertible with being, and evil is a privation of good, then how can we talk about evil being a thing at all? And if evil is a privation, what purpose does it have?28:53 – I have an elderly friend in a terrible state and I have no idea what to pray for because I don’t think they’re going to be healed.32:23 – What support does the Church offer for people who are spiritually gifted (i.e. see visions of deceased people).40:13 – If the Carmelite nuns in Fort Worth continue to refuse to recognize their bishop’s authority, is it possible for him to excommunicate them?49:25 – What’s your best defense for the existence of purgatory?…

8/24/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:03:05 – Can I go to Mass or receive Communion if you are dating someone in an invalid marriage? If not, what steps do we need to take?05:35 – Is there a concern about people worshiping Mary? Can people go too far? 14:06 – Are the Marian doctrines of her being sinless or a perpetual virgin against scripture?28:25 – Who was the first member of the human race to die in a state of grace? (Baltimore catechism question from Daughter who is with her)33:26 – Do you have a consistent interpretive framework for Catholicism? 42:20 – Is the SSPX in schism? 45:19 – Can you explain the history of the change in not eating pork, shrimp, and shellfish?48:05 – What does it mean to consecrate yourself or family to Mary or Joseph? 49:49 – The famous philosopher, Blaise Pascal, said that God doesn’t exist, but we should believe in Him anyways. Is justified belief in God possible?…

8/24/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:55 – As a Catholic I became the Godfather to my nephew in the Lutheran Missouri Synod. Is this okay and if not what can Ido to correct this?04:57 – What is my moral obligation or duties as a husband if we disagree on contraceptives with my wife?11:50 – I’ve been told some people’s prayer is more effective than others, is this true?18:00 – Why didn’t God just forgive Adam and Eve if He is merciful? How can we not be resentful? 29:20 – How many Saints are in the world?32:15 – Can you make a video about papal supremacy in the early church? 36:55 – Do Mormons think Christianity died out until Joseph Smith or were they underground? 42:39 I watched your video on what makes Christianity unique, which is Jesus’s union to mankind. Other religions seem to have similar examples of this like Buddha. 48:35 – How do I defend the church’s infallibility in light of the letter to the 7 churches in the book of Revelations? 51:24 – Peter had a mother-in-law, does this mean our first Pope was married?…

8/23/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:33 – Is it immoral or suicidal for my neighbor to refuse to pursue medical treatment that would cause her hardship?14:33 – How can I reconcile the veneration of saints with the Catechism’s teaching that we shouldn’t put anything before God?28:47 – Is there any theological significance to Jesus having his disciples eat his body before he consecrated his blood?38:17 – Why does Jesus seem to insult the Canaanite woman in Mt. 15:21-28?45:39 – My Catholic friend is saying that it’s “a Protestant thing” to memorize the Bible.…

8/22/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:03:05 – If you are Catholic, can you baptize a friend’s child in a Protestant church?06:13 – How do you repair the damage you unknowingly did to your children when they were younger?11:00 – Is it okay for a Catholic to marry a Baptist in a ceremony officiated by a Baptist minister in a community hall? What if the bishop gives his permission?16:08 – Could Jesus ever be wrong about something?20:11 – How can Mary hear all our prayers if she’s not omniscient?28:52 – Is there anybody in the Bible that performed a non-religious miracle (i.e. not an apostle, not a priest, etc.)?34:08 – Is it okay to use a service dog as a rosary?37:00 – What is the interface between the spiritual and material worlds?43:03 – Is it possible for a person who hasn’t had a near-death experience to have access, while dreaming, to the upgraded knowledge the saints enjoy?51:04 – Was it unjust to canonize St. Maria Goretti for defending her chastity but not canonize other women who were raped and murdered too?…

8/22/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:20 – Is there a way to get an English translation on Pope Pius II’s encyclical on aliens?05:53 – How to ponder the fact that our sins put Jesus on the cross? And why did Jesus go through so much suffering for us?13:26 – How do we debunk the statement that the Catholic church is a cult?16:32 – If sin causes death, why do animals die? If animals don’t sin?21:09 – Can Fr. talk about the particular judgment versus the final judgment? 29:28 – What happens if a minor wants to join the church but the parents are against it? What do they do?34:31 – What would hinder any baptized Christian (even non catholic) from going to confession and receiving God’s grace?43:19 – can Fr. Paul explain why we have gluten free hosts?52:00 – What is the difference between a sacramental marriage and valid marriage in the church?…

8/22/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:3:13 – How did the apostles have the fullness of revelation? How does that relate to private revelation?9:32 – my 7-year-old asked me, how do you know that our religion is the right one? How do I answer her?16:33 – My parish priest, who I was good friends with, apostatized. What can I do to get him back?20:45 – My protestant co-worker used Mt. 12:50 as evidence for saying that Catholicism is the wrong denomination. How do I respond?28:57 – How does the Church decide who is a martyr?39:27 – I’m protestant considering conversion. I’m legally married but legally separated. How would this be seen if I joined the Church?47:54 – I’ve been a Baptist for 21 years and have a desire to become Catholic. Can you give me resources on St Thomas Aquinas and Marian theology?…

8/19/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:16:24 – Jesus says in the bible if the husband divorces her and remarries that she is committing adultery. How does that make sense?21:42 -What kind of example does a pastor who was divorced set for his congregation?24:10 – I’m a revert after being away for most of my life. I was only baptized. During that time I was married and divorced. Do I have to get that marriage annulled?32:26 – It sounds like people feel entitled to sex and love and don’t like that the Church has something to say about it.36:19 – Is seeing the other party a necessity when going through an annulment?37:17 – I’m going through an annulment now. What are the roots of annulments? Where did it come from?44:18 – Are there any marriages that would not be granted an annulment?47:22 – My partner left the Church, and doesn’t want to return to Catholicism. Can we get married in the Church?51:01 – Is my marriage valid since the priest that married us left the Church afterwards?…

8/18/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:01:44 – Can and should theFilioquebe removed now? Or is it still important to keep it?06:25 – Is it okay to attend a non-Catholic wedding of a fallen-away Catholic? Does being a godparent or confirmation sponsor have any bearing on that?14:18 – Does the Church’s teaching on self-defense include the right to bear arms? If it does, how does this fit with bishops and the pope calling for more gun control?20:56 – Is it acceptable to smoke medical marijuana?28:51 – In Luke 17:22-37, was Jesus talking about the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70 or about his second coming?39:39 – Why was Fr. Frank Pavone laicized? 46:49 – I’ve heard that Pope Gregory Great did not accept the book Maccabees in a debate on the Canon of scripture. Is this a misrepresentation or a valid argument?50:30 – If only God can hear our thoughts, does it make sense to pray interiorly to the Saints or Our Lady?…

8/18/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:01:40 – Can you talk more about the Protestant work ethic? What kind of work ethic should a Catholic have?08:21 – What direct ties does Catholic Answers have to the Church/Vatican? Do you answer to any bishops or hierarchy?29:15 – Do I have an obligation to leave my job at a company that is very pro-LGBTQ?45:53 – At what point is it good to simply stop paying attention to the news? It’s demoralizing and I don’t get much agency from it.…

8/17/2023 • 0

8/16/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:17 – God never said contraception was sinful, in fact the bible says the opposite.10:15 – I’m confused. Isn’t it apostasy to go to the Greek Orthodox Church?15:55 – If we say God is everywhere, can we say he is in hell?20:05 – Why do we call Mary holy?24:17 – Why do we call Mary THE woman when there are women in the bible who are also called woman?33:29 – Where did the Church come up with the theology of everyone having a guardian angel?38:14 – What prayer does the priest use to turn the host and the wine in the body and blood of Jesus?42:43 – Why is the SSPX able to give the eucharist but not validly forgive sins before Pope Francis’ approval?47:12 – Why do protestants say it’s blasphemous to pray the rosary?…

8/15/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:18 – Why Catholicism over Greek Orthodoxy?11:23 – Why doesn’t the Catholic understanding of ‘holding fast to the tradition’ assume that all the oral traditions of the Church were included into scripture?20:13 Is moral relativism a new form of Gnosticism?28:39 – Where did the idea of Satan falling come from? How did he conceive the thought of going against God?37:30 – Why do we say that we bless the Lord?44:59 – Is there a difference between Greek Orthodox and Greek Catholic Orthodox?…

8/14/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:33 – Why is Ez.23:20 so graphic in its description?14:00 – Is there anything in scripture that tells us whether Jesus was present at damning souls to Sheol?20:04 – Where in the bible does Jesus say ‘I am God, worship me?’30:25 – Is there any use of the 7 day week before Genesis?37:05 – How can you tell the difference in what has already happened and what will happen in the book of Revelation?42:44 – Psalm 2 in the Douay-Rheims version uses the word Christ. Why is that?48:12 – I’m Protestant. I’ve heard the argument that the OT does not apply to us because it wasn’t meant as instruction to us but only the Jews. What does the Catholic take on this?…

8/12/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:05:14 – Why was the gospel of Thomas not included in the canon?16:19 – Jesus quotes Isaiah in Matthew and says traditions get in the way, then why do Catholics emphasize tradition?29:07 – Who gave us the bible?34:22 – I’m a revert. What’s a good resource to properly understand the book of Daniel?36:35 – I’m a protestant. How does a Catholic understand Romans 3:21-22?45:41 – Why are there so many different versions of the bible? Which is the original and what’s a good Catholic good version?52:35 – Has the Church ever recognized a Protestant interpretation of the bible?…

8/11/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:08:32 – My former Catholic friend keeps telling me that I’m going to hell for being Catholic. How do I refute the claim that the Church is the whor* of Babylon?18:38 – How can an indulgence be attached to a certain design of a crucifix like the Pardon Crucifix?21:02 – Do Protestants believe that the work of saying the sinner’s prayer brings them salvation?32:35 – I’m a protestant in RCIA and I work at my church. I know I’m going to be asked about the priest abuse scandal. How do I respond and what safeguards have been put in place to protect the innocent?44:08 – Wouldn’t calling the Church the whor* of Babylon be considered bearing false witness?48:45 – If someone dies without baptism, do they immediately go to hell?…

8/11/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:03:15 – Regarding CCC 2267 on the death penalty. Why was there a change and does it change anything practically?10:39 – How can the Pachamama incident be looked upon other than in a negative light?17:41 – Why are there so many variations of Jesus’ and Mary’s name? What is the original and should we go back to it?24:00 – Is it proper to pray at crosses on the side of the road where people have died?28:45 – How do I respond to my protestant friend who says Mary didn’t give her consent until Jesus was older?40:42 – What is the Catholic view of the Calvinistic view of total depravity?44:16 – Is it okay to do yoga for just physical well being and not for spiritual purposes?46:37 – Wasn’t it evident that Mary knew Jesus was God at the Annunciation?49:10 – Do we have conclusive evidence that Jesus believed himself to be God?51:55 – My husband was not baptized. Does this mean that our marriage is invalid?…

8/10/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:04:15 – I heard from a bishop that sexual immorality wasn’t considered grave matter until the 17th century. Is there any credence to this?07:04 – If we believe that the Eucharist is the body of Christ, why do we do it every mass?11:58 – How can the pope be infallible if humans are fallible?15:00 – My protestant friend compares images of Jesus with his hand blessing and the image of Baphomet. How do I respond to this?19:12 – When we die and go to heaven, what’s the point of the second judgment?28:50 – If mortal sin requires full knowledge and grave matter, why was Adam’s sin considered grave if it sounds more like curiosity?34:45 – How did the apostles know who Moses and Elijah were during the transfiguration?40:38 – How do I explain purgatory to a protestant who doesn’t accept Maccabees?45:56 – Why was Jesus allowed to teach in the synagogue without a formal educational upbringing?48:04 – Why can’t we accept the eucharist as symbolic if all the other sacraments are symbolic gestures and yet still efficacious?51:24 – How do you reconcile Isaiah’s prophecy of the woman not having birth pains and Revelation’s prophecy of the woman suffering birth pains?…

8/10/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:03:37 – How is it the pope is free from error and yet the popes have done such terrible things, have disagreed and have changed their minds?13:02 – Can a non-Catholic participate and benefit in adoration?17:12 – What was the reason for changing to the Novus Ordo?24:45 – If Jesus did have brothers and sisters, what issues would that cause?33:58 – How much devotion to Mary is too much?47:57 – Can one offer a spiritual communion for someone’s intention?51:35 – How would you describe the difference in the theology of the eucharist and transubstantiation and how someone would defend the transgender movement?…

8/9/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:01:47 – Is it sinful or sacrilegious to receive communion on the hand?05:28 – Where should I start when learning apologetics?09:09 – Is it morally acceptable to kill a baby in the womb, if there is a risk of the baby killing the mother?16:44 – Why do you need to receive communion when you’re in 2nd grade?19:46 – Can I still receive the eucharist even if I don’t believe it’s the body and blood of Jesus?24:25 – Does the prayer “Lord Im not worthy…” contradict St. Paul sayings on no one receiving the body and blood unworthily?33:50 – Do souls in heaven still have free will?38:05 – What’s the best way to dialogue with schismatic traditionalists?43:45 – I’m new to RCIA and I’m struggling with the Trinity. Can you help clarify it?51:00 – What’s the church’s stance on salvation outside the Church specifically in Judaism and Islam?52:57 – Is there a difference between Catholic bibles and Protestant bibles?…

8/9/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:02:41 – How do statements by Pope Eugene fall in line with Vatican 2’s teachings on those outside the Church?11:50 – I’m traveling outside the country and will be going somewhere where it’s not safe to leave the location. How do I handle going to mass on Sunday when safety is a concern?13:53 – What is the most reverent to receive communion?16:30 – Would a person need to be re-baptized if they were baptized in a protestant church with the trinitarian formula but they didn’t believe in regenerative baptism?20:11 – There have been people starting to teach that certain saints were gay. How do I respond to these claims?28:31 – Why do we say “we believe” instead of saying “we know?”34:36 – In the RSV-CE and New RSV-CE translations of the wedding at Cana, one insinuates Mary as co-redemptrix. Which is the proper translation?41:57 – Is there really a gay agenda in the Church or is this just a conspiracy?49:44 – How do I bridge the gap with my protestant family when their church teaches that the Mass is blasphemous?…

8/8/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:06 – I’ve recently turned to Sedevacantism. Are there any proofs in Church documents for baptism by blood and baptism by desire.19:04 – Could someone experiencing a spiritual “rebirth” serve as a replacement for baptism?23:32 – I grew up Catholic then was re-baptized as an adult as a protestant. How was I validly baptized as an infant if I didn’t choose it?41:04 – Was Mary baptized?43:43 – I adopted 3 children and they are just under or at the age of reason. My priest says that we can’t just baptize them. Why is that?51:55 – Why does the Church consider Mormon baptism invalid?…

8/7/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:09:26 – How do I explain to my friend that my baptism is valid even though I wasn’t submerged?16:58 – When a clergy member performs a baptism do they have to use the Trinitarian formula?22:15 – I was just asked to be a godmother for baptism at a nondenominational church. Is this ok for me to do?33:30 – When you are baptized Catholic, are you always a Catholic even if you reject the Church?41:22 – Why do we Catholics not recognize universal salvation?47:28 – Were my children validly baptized if the priest was one involved in the priest sex scandal?…

8/7/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:05:21 – I am a bit of a survivalist nut and I am always preparing for the collapse of civilization. I was just wondering, if there was a nuclear war or really any kind of catastrophe that would trigger a societal collapse, and the chaos was so widespread that most of the bishops and all of the cardinals were killed, how would the new pope be elected? Could the surviving bishops (who I would imagine would not be cardinals because most likely they’d all be remote rural bishops) elect the new Pope? Furthermore, what if all the bishops were killed? Could regular priests somehow advance one of their own to the bishopric? If not, could they at least lay their hands on laypeople and continue apostolic succession that way?19:12 – When the Magi came, do you think it made the Holy Family wealthy? Enough to travel and stay in Egypt, provide for a 3-year ministry of 13 plus, and for the care of his beloved mother Mary until the Dormition?22:43 – Are the laws of logic and thought — identity, non-contradiction, and excluded middle — true of all *possible* universes, or only of ours? Would multiverse theories or alternate dimensions modify these rules? And do the laws *certainly* apply even here, or could one argue that maybe an extreme form of Scotistic “haecceity” versus “quiddity” means that maybe they don’t?28:19 – Why is most lunch meat round when bread is mostly square?36:28 – Jimmy, huge fan of your work, your terminal intellect and towering beard. Or maybe I got that backwards. If we, in the eschaton are given our infallible bodies and the new Jerusalem in essence becomes our planet krypton… can you postulate on what we will do in the eschaton? Saints are generals in God’s army etc? But what will our missions be? Will we go and evangelize the universe of fallen creatures? If so, will Christ have to incarnate on that world to save them or will we as we have been “made Gods” or is that a blasphemous thing? If we do hypothetically have to incarnate for them, would our infallible bodies change to the alien form we incarnate for thus we become aliens only until we go to the next world? Or if only Christ can do the incarnating / saving would be or are there already millions of incarnations of Christ and his form in heaven adjusted to whatever creature he’s interacting with?44:40 – Why did Humans take so long to be advanced just recently with agriculture, medicine, economy, infrastructure etc. What were they doing for 200,000 years!?52:45 – With admission by the USA of ufos, what do we think about extraterrestrial beings—souls, evangelizing, origin, etc.?…

8/5/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:28 – Where does the idea of toll booths come from, and why didn’t it make its way into the Western church?16:31 – Scotty had a little too much to drink again and staggers down to the control room at 2 am and accidentally beams up Cy. During the transport Scotty inadvertently pushes the wrong buttons and mistakenly erases Cy’s memory. Captain Kirk tells Spock to try the vulcan mind-meld hoping they can find out some information about this confused guy with the Society 315 t-shirt. During the mind-meld, Spock dies. Now Cy thinks he’s Spock. The crew decides to keep him around for entertainment purposes. Unfortunately, Cy begins worshiping Vulcan gods and then begins preaching about them and proselytizing to the crew like he’s Jimmy Swaggart. Kirk has had just about enough and drops him off on some planet in the delta quadrant where Cy lives out his days eating plants and worshiping green lava. Even though he’s now worshiping lava with full knowledge and consent, it’s through no fault of his own. He didn’t ask to be beamed up and have his memory erased and then brainwashed into thinking he’s Spock. Can he still be saved or is he lost in space?24:02 – My question is: If a group of people were stranded on a deserted island, like in the TV show ‘Lost’, and there was no priest among them, could a lay person declare himself a priest and perform valid sacraments? Would the validity of the sacraments be contingent on how closely this person stuck to the teachings of the Church i.e. what if he had a suitcase full of Catholic books and was on his way to be ordained as a priest when the plane crashed?33:38 – Seeing that “…the Lord opened the mouth of [Balaam’s] ass, and she said to Balaam, “What have I done to you, that you have struck me these three times?”…And the ass said to Balaam, “Am I not your ass, upon which you have ridden all your life long to this day? Was I ever accustomed to do so to you?”…..” (Num 22:28, 30) Did Balaam’s ass have a rational soul?42:36 – Was it certain or contingent that Adam and Eve would fall or that the angels would fall? If it is certain, could God create other rational beings for whom their fall would be contingent and could they potentially persist perpetually in the state of grace and obedience to God? If it is contingent, could another human couple (same nature, different identity) have persisted in the state of grace and obedience to God perpetually in the Garden of Eden? For the angels, if they transcend space and time, how do we understand “before” and “after”, “in heaven” and “not in heaven” with respect to their fall?49:54 – Suppose Middle-Earth really existed. Could God become incarnate as a man, an elf, a dwarf, and a hobbit all at the same time? If yes, could man, elf, dwarf, and hobbit Jesus interact with each other and maybe all go out for a pint?…

8/4/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:09:12 – Are the prophecies about the Jewish people being the new Jerusalem in the end times still in place in Catholic theology?24:11 – What’s the origin of the belief of the immaculate conception?37:29 – How does the New Jerusalem bible compare to new translations?45:53 – What’s the difference when the Church uses the terms Universal Church vs Catholic Church?…

8/4/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:07:34 – Can one ask for intercession from a loved one who has passed away?15:23 – What’s the evidence for the end of public revelation but the continuation of apostolic authority?32:44 – Where’s the moral line when using cybernetic implants that would change the body?45:16 – Isn’t dowsing still a form of divination because you’re still looking for a message about the future?51:24 – What’s the difference between a doctrine and a dogma?…

8/3/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:06:50 – I teach RCIA. I have a former student who, after converting, left the church. What do I say to her when I run into her?19:17 – How do I explain to my protestant parents why we close our prayer with the Trinity instead of in the name of Jesus?34:03 – Did Solomon go to heaven?37:18 – I call myself an atheist because the only thing religion solves is the life after death issue. It doesn’t seem to solve the issues of this world. What are your thoughts on that?46:20 – Were the illumination of conscience, the rapture and the dark night of the soul terms made up by the reformers? If not, where did they originate?…

8/3/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:08:17 – My father is in hospice after a severe stroke. What do we mean when we say redemptive suffering?19:20 – When and why did we change the fasting time before communion?35:48 – Is oil an essential part of the sacrament of Confirmation?43:20 – How legitimate is the claim that when one is saved, you are saved, past, present, and future?…

8/2/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:08:05 – What’s the earliest record of the Eucharist?17:04 – When discussing the essential beliefs with a protestant. Is there a list that the Church has?22:18 – Will there ever be an American or young pope?31:24 – My priest told me some penance is to not eat all the food on my plate. What do I do with the food that’s leftover since it’s not good to throw it out?41:22 – Can you clarify Jesus’ role as high priest and how that works with our atonement?…

8/2/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:09:06 – How do I refute people who claim that the pope is the antichrist? Especially coming from Catholics?19:48 – Sometimes I go to a Christian church and they do the bread and the wine. What’s the Catholics stance on their version?30:21 – The bible mentions that those who doubt do so because of lack of faith. How does one with scrupulosity interpret this?45:48 – When does ownership end to avoid stealing? Such as when a restaurant throws out food.…

8/1/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:04:28 – What is the proper interpretation in the Old Testament where God commanded the Israelites to kill women and children?16:02 – Regarding the teaching that God’s existence can be known with certainty by human reason. What does this mean?28:40 – Do curses relate to the sacraments? Do the sacraments negate curses?40:36 – Do you know of any alien encounters where the aliens had any reaction to prayer or religious objects?49:32 – Were people who were healed by Jesus also baptized by the Holy Spirit?52:28 – Are Non-Catholic people who are married outside the Catholic Church validly married?…

8/1/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:17:28 – What are the results that you’re seeing come from the Eucharistic Revival?21:47 – Can you give me feedback on what to do on receiving communion while kneeling and what to do when one is denied?29:31 – Why aren’t the essential things to bring back faithful Catholics being emphasized in the eucharistic revival?33:46 – Is it alright to join the procession if it’s coming near my town?39:30 – My Baptist sister claims she received Jesus at her church. How do I approach her in informing her of the truth without being abrasive?43:00 – I’m Protestant. How does the eucharist help achieve unity in the Church?46:45 – How do we get a unified message from priests? It doesn’t always seem like there is a uniform message.49:52 – If the eucharist is Jesus, why would there be an issue with receiving communion on the tongue?…

7/31/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:04:48 – Col. 2:16-17. Is the sabbath mentioned, Saturday or Sunday?12:47 – Are Catholic priests allowed to run for office?28:25 – Are we currently in the years of the antichrist’s reign?35:53 – I’m having health issues and am afraid I might have cancer. I need some guidance.51:51 – What’s the Church’s teaching on attending non-Catholic gatherings and services?…

7/29/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:20:54 – People always share their darkness with me and when I share that God knows what they are going through, they say they had never heard it put that way.32:44 – I have 3 daughters raised in a Christian home and none of them believe in God anymore. It’s heartbreaking knowing they’ve lost their faith.42:25 – I don’t agree with you. Just because it works for you doesn’t mean it’ll work for everyone else.46:43 – My wife is Buddhist and our son doesn’t go to Church. What can I do to bring more peace into my household?50:57 – My sister had a stroke and the doctors told us that there is no hope.…

7/28/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:04:10 – I read a story about a witch and it said she had a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Why would the witch have an image of Our Lady?07:22 – How do you respond to the claim that Catholics aren’t Catholic because they believe in salvation by faith and works?18:20 – I once heard that Lazarus might have been special needs. Is there any evidence to this?28:29 – Is Zoroastrianism a monotheistic religion?36:01 – Are you familiar with the theory that insects are a result of the fall. Is this true?42:11 – Can a priest adopt a child?46:31 – My mother has dementia. How can I help my mother get to heaven?49:55 – How could I show my faith to my girlfriend?…

7/28/2023 • 0

Open Forum:03:31 – Could you explain the apparent heresies that Sedevacantism accuses Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis? Could you debunk them?14:58 – What’s the significance of Jesus’ facial burial cloth mentioned in Jn 20:7?16:22 – I’m confused, why do we pray “world without end” but still talk about the end of the world. Isn’t this contradictory?18:47 – Why is the Eucharist called the bread of angels if the angels can’t receive him?23:46 – What’s the rationale behind having so many different kinds of devotions to Mary and Jesus?33:26 – YouTube… Why do we not receive the precious blood during Mass?37:01 – I’m going to air a Beatles special and will play the song Imagine by John Lenin. Is it appropriate for me to do so since it rejects the existence of God?48:50 – How permissible is it for Latin Rite Catholics to pray to St. Uriel the Archangel?…

7/27/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:03:52 – What is the strongest evidence for Catholicism and where can I find it?11:38 – I struggle with the belief that if a baby dies before they can be Baptized, they are in a state of limbo?21:18 – How can I respond to my nephew’s belief that the blood of Christsanctifies us? 30:15 – When Jesus came back from the dead, was he still Jesus or the Holy Spirit? 33:07 – Why are women not priests in the Catholic church?41:40 – I struggle with this idea that God seems more interested in free will rather than salvation.48:32 – What does believing in the Eucharist do in our lives?…

7/27/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:05:45 – Why are non-Catholic Christians not allowed to receive Communion? 15:38 – Is it okay for a Catholic to believe theyare eternally secure? 22:11 -Why do doctrines change? 34:19 – What evidence do we have that the Apostles went out and taught? 43:18 – I struggle with the church teaching on absolute morality versesubjective morality.50:04 – What should I do if my local Catholic church hasn’t been welcomingduring mydiscernment to becomeCatholic?…

7/26/2023 • 0

Open Forum Questions Covered:04:13 – How can I decipher if the Lord is speaking to me through the Church or if the enemy is trying to confuse me?08:45 – What are your thoughts on the hollow earth theory and that aliens live there?19:05 – What is the Catholic opinion on Zionism?28:36 – Can you help clarify the story of Lot and the 3 visitors? I’ve always found it very confusing.39:29 – What’s the best argument against the gospel of Thomas?46:37 – How do you know if you’re following the Will of God in your life?50:20 – Can you give examples of magisterial reversal on non-definitive teachings? Can the earth be under 20,000 years old?…

7/26/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:29:24 – Given the distinction between self-help and surrender to Christ, are you aware that our culture is pushing just the self-help part?32:31 – I have chronic fatigue syndrome and have a difficult time getting to mass. Is it appropriate for me to make this a spiritual challenge or just rest?37:31 – Can you get into the details of how your program works?43:06 – I’ve suffered 2 brain aneurysms. I’m a Christian and I need some guidance.47:33 – What’s the cost of your 12-week program?48:45 – I have a lot of health issues but I walk with God. I don’t go to doctors anymore. I fail a lot and am at a loss. Can you help?…

7/25/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:15:47 – I’ve heard that the forgiveness doctrine was settled but recently I heard that you don’t have to forgive those who are seeking forgiveness. Can you clarify?19:21 – What can we do about over the counter birth control?23:20 – My granddaughter asked me what happens after death. How do I reply?31:24 – Is there a proper order when doing mental prayer?35:29 – Is it appropriate to have a rosary where the center metal is personalized like a picture of a loved one or a dog?37:09 – I’m new to Catholicism. How far should tolerance go regarding social issues?40:40 – Are the soul and spirit twodifferent things?46:45 – Any advice on how to prevent distraction while praying or at mass?49:48 – How can the laity most effectively participate at mass?52:52 – Where would be appropriate to place a home altar and what should we put on it? …

7/25/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:18:42 – You mentioned the burning building scenario. For the sake of argument, shouldn’t we do the opposite of what the crowd does?28:54 – I think we know what’s good because we are born with a subconscious and as we get older we can lose that?37:20 – How does one defend the rationality of faith using analytical philosophy vs continental philosophy?45:55 – How do we know what’s good within the Church?…

7/24/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:01:01 – does the bible say that bishops are infallible?07:50 – Do protestant pastors speak out against woke-ism?12:13 – I just discovered your program. I’m protestant. If Billy Graham is Protestant and the Catholic Church is right, where did he go wrong?20:10 – How can an indulgence help another soul?24:11 – How early in Church history did devotion to Mary begin?30:10 – What should I say when a Jehovah’s Witness comes to my house?35:01 – Are going through a protestant chaplain program and going through RCIA inconsistent?43:30 – I would like to know more about Mary’s perpetual virginity?49:40 – Do indulgences mean that God’s grace is insufficient for salvation?…

7/22/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:05:33 – If grace builds on nature, then how come in the eucharist the grace destroys the nature of bread?20:06 – Why do people with gluten intolerance still have a reaction if the eucharist is no longer bread?28:25 – What does the Church teach on the death penalty?34:13 – My friend said he didn’t believe in the bible because he believed that Jesus was God. He said the reason was because the claim that Jesus was from the house of David was inaccurate due to the fact that Joseph wasn’t his biological father. Can you comment on this?41:24 – How do I help my friend who left the Church for a non denominational church return? He claim is that she doesn’t need the Church because she already feels Christ in her life.48:38 – Where is purgatory in the bible?…

7/21/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:04:46 – What is the dating of the Exodus? Were the Israelites in the desert during the bronze age collapse?12:18 – Do bishops still have power and Apostolic succession if they broke away from the Church like during the protestant reformation?15:26 – Can a medium contact the souls in the afterworld?23:25 – Is the kingdom of heaven mentioned in scripture physically real? How is it related to St. Augustine’s City of God?32:03 – Are there any moral concerns with working at the post office such as shipping immoral items?34:22 – I have a sense of knowing when certain people are calling me. Is this a real thing?41:52 – I’m not Catholic yet but I’m having trouble with Mary, specifically her lifelong sinlessness and Immaculate Conception. Can you point me to some resources?48:35 – Was YHWH the Canaanite god of war that was adopted by the Israelites?52:14 – Do using palm payments at grocery stores have anything to do with the mark of the beast?…

7/21/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:19:22 – My wife had a brain injury that gave her body dysmorphia. What do I do as a husband?24:52 – The way you’re describing it confirms that this is a spiritual warfare attack.34:19 – How is the conversation including the exponential rise in everyone regarding body dysmorphia?43:53 – I have de-transitioned and now follow my Catholic faith. Why would I now be viewed negatively and shunned?50:06 – My 13 year old granddaughter says she’s bisexual. How can I talk to her from a Catholic perspective?…

7/20/2023 • 0

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7/19/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:05:01 – What is your opinion on The Chosen?13:29 – What is the Catholic Church’s opinion on the Orthodox Church?18:07 – During an annulment why don’t they question the priest who did the marriage prep?23:22 – Can you explain the process of Medjugorje being recognized by the church?29:42 – Daughter is gay, and I have been told that because she is married to her partner she is going to hell, how do I respond to this?42:50 – Considering converting but is hung up on confession. 1) when you are in confession can the priest see you? 2) when you confess your sins how specific do you have to be?52:45 – How does the Holy Spirit move and work in the Catholic church compared to the protestant church…

7/19/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:06:20 – How do you handle/address people’s differing opinions on Pope Francis18:29 – The Council of Trent says “formal cause of justification is the justice of God” what does that mean?28:58 – His dad wants to get baptized but does not want to join the Catholic church, how do I address this?33:36 – What is the Church’s position on the Garabandal apparitions of Mary?37:30 – How do I explain the passage in Acts 8 about “being baptized but the holy spirit has not fallen on them yet”44:10 – Has a friend who described John 1 “the word became flesh” as “the Bible became flesh” can Joe help me describe this? 48:52 – Wants to ask Joe if can write a book on justification? And explain the Catholic view of justification versus Protestant view?…

7/18/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:12:32 – What is the Catholic moral teaching on circumcision?18:58 – Are health care clinicians and scientists formally cooperating with evil when they publish papers or give presentations in spaces that require gender neutral language on topics that are specific to women, such as ovarian cancer?30:37 – Not listening but her husband is listening and told her to call and he listens on Spirit… Does the Church have a position on what to do with frozen embryos?38:14 – Is it acceptable to preserve human eggs?45:41 – I am a pharmacist and have recently taken a job where I am likely to be asked to dispense contraceptives. What do I do? Do I tell my employer I can’t do that?50:20 – If God doesn’t make mistakes, how are we to think about children that are born intersex, and how are we to raise them?…

7/18/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:06:32 – Why does the Roman Catholic Church not believe in the imputation of the righteousness of Christ?17:43 – Can I altar serve and be an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion at the same Mass?17:43 – Can I altar serve and be an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion at the same Mass?21:43 – How are SSPX and the Society of Pope Pius XII “false Catholicism.”30:57 – Do I have to believe in papal supremacy to be Catholic? I crave tradition and The Eucharist, but I cannot get behind the Pope being head of the church.35:19 – What would you say to a believer who is discouraged and having doubts about the faith?46:14 – John 15:15 Jesus says I have told you everything I have heard from the Father. Does that mean that Jesus has given all knowledge to mankind? And is that why our civilization has become so advanced technologically?51:32 – Are animals cooperating with God’s grace when they act in kindness?…

7/17/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:15:19 – What was the early church like and what did they call themselves? Did the early church fathers differ on anything other than the pope?20:54 – comment on Dr. D’Ambrosio’s book and the comment (has cantored at Mass Dr. has been at)31:47 – Who are the early Church fathers that are most closely related to the apostle John and what were their teachings on salvation?37:23 – Why don’t Protestants recognize that the early church as Catholic? What do protestants think about the early church fathers?46:41 – When Mary went to go visit Elizabeth, how did she get there? Does Dr. Ambrosio have any insight?…

7/15/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:15:19 – How liberally can we interpret the first 6 chapters of Genesis?19:42 – since Jesus was a Rabbi, did the Jews consider him to be celibate?21:57 – Genesis 3:15, when man betrays God, God says a “punishment” is man having dominion over woman, why is this considered a punishment?31:54 – Genesis 3:16, what does it mean when it says “God will strike enmity between her seed and the serpent”47:48 – How does the Catholic Church view the rights of the first born son (according to Genesis)51:58 – What is the story behind snakes (why does the Old Testament use snakes) and how do they relate to Jesus?…

7/14/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:06:39 – I heard that it is good to pray in the Lord’s name to get responses. Why is this true? (Has seen this to be true in their life)14:27 – Why do we need gluten-free hosts if we believe the substance changes?21:34 – As a Catholic, should I assume that those who have not had the opportunity to know Jesus will go to heaven?32:51 – In Ireland, are there any celtic rite Catholics left?35:04 – Do you believe in predestination? Do you believe that St. Faustina’s writings about hell are legitimate?44:43 – Why do we not see such great/beautiful art from Catholics/Christians anymore?…

7/14/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:05:25 – Since the apostles were not in communication with each other, how did they know they should pledge allegiance to the Bishop of Rome?12:09 – I have a friend that listens to music about Greek gods and mythology. Is this, okay? 17:36 – Is there a way to become Catholic without attending RCIA classes in person? 22:17 – Why do Catholics use the image of the crucifix instead of just a cross or risen Jesus?32:40 – Could you explain why priests need to be in celibacy? In the Bible it says a good priest should be a man of one wife, or something similar, so why?39:26 – Is it okay to pay for a friend’s lunch who plans to eat meat on Friday?41:45 – Can you share the book title on partial indulgences?43:27 – Is it possible to commit a mortal sin by not caring for the poor? 48:43 – Is it true that you need to do another penance if you choose to eat meat on Friday?52:22 – I’ve heard a story warning that no Pope should come to the city, Avignon. Should there be a a fear of this?…

7/13/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:06:10 – In the bible it says Jesus went up into the sky, and will come back in the same way. Is this symbolic like Genesis description?14:42 – Why is Mary placed in such a high position? Was this the apostolic father’s placement or God’s? What books should I be reading to start my journey into Catechism classes?30:23 – Why do Catholic churches have Bingo when Jesus flipped tables in the temple?42:11 – Scripture says that the apostles were given the ability to speak in tongues to better communicate with others. Why does it seem that the current use of this gift involves a language that isn’t understandable?48:38 – Why can I not receive the Sacraments of communion or confession until I complete my RCIA program?…

7/13/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:03:56 – Why do we or don’t we receive the Precious Blood?08:57 – Why do we worship Mary?18:14 –Why does the church have caveat to the teaching on salvation outside the Catholic church? 33:49 – Does God give private Revelations?42:42 – Why is our Old Testament different than the Jewish Old Testament? 48:13 – The commandment to be fruitful and multiply was given when the population was small, why would this still be applicable with today’s large population?  …

7/12/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:07:44 – During Mass, the priest does the sign of the cross on hisforehead, lip, and heart before reading the Gospel. Should everyone do this or only the priest?12:00 – How can I better clarify with protestants thatthey are included when the Nicene Creed says catholic? 17:55 – How can I explain to a friend who missed Mass that they should go to confession before receiving communion?32:58 – Why is Luke 10:16 a good source for submitting to Church authority?42:58 – What level of certainty did the Vatican Council fathers have when they stated “The one true God’s existence could be known through human reason”?48:18 – Jesus said we must drink his blood and eat his flesh, where does that leave Protestant?52:26 – Can you explain praying to the different Marian titles like Our Lady of Fatima or Our Lady of Sorrow?…

7/12/2023 • 0

Question Covered:20:05 – What are practical tips for linking Confirmation students with community?39:59 – How can we as a community help people with addiction?42:08 – Are the guilds an outcome of the monastic life?45:56 – Why should I become Catholic? …

7/11/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:03:44 – How can God be intelligence when it seems like intelligence only belongs to biological systems?20:43 – 2 Peter 1:20 seems like the ultimate smackdown of sola scriptura. Am I wrong?29:28 – How do you as an individual grapple with the problem of evil?32:58 – How do I talk to my son who is an atheist and refuses to let my grandkids go to church?44:48 – Why don’t apologists use personal revelations of saints when talking with non-Catholics?49:50 – I don’t think the problem of evil is solved by free will.…

7/11/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:17:51 – What’s the best way to convince people that Catholic monarchy is the best form of government for America?29:55 – What should a Catholic know about the terms “integralism” and “Christian nationalism”?33:51 – Am I wrong in thinking that in the ’20s-’60s, priests put a heavy emphasis on class difference and socialism?37:15 – What is the value of bringing religious codes into government? Is it biblical?44:09 – What would a Catholic foreign policy look like, in terms of when to go to war?48:06 – I think today we don’t have clarity on what the proper jurisdictions are for the papal and imperial powers.51:34 – How much trust should we place in the political process and in government, and how do we balance that with our faith and trust in God?…

7/10/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:15:21 – What is schism?25:10 – How would we classify someone who says that hom*osexual acts can be loving and the church’s teaching is wrong? (he’s calm but could rant)36:39 – When is it appropriate for a layperson to call someone a heretic?45:14 – Is it possible for a pope to be an apostate, heretic, schismatic, or dissenter? If so, what would be required for that to happen, and who could determine it?49:49 – What should we think about some of the recent appointments the Pope has made to the synod and his crackdown on Bishop Strickland?…

7/8/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:23:11 – It’s easy for me to give common courtesy when I remember that it’s one way to follow Jesus’ command to love one another.29:26 – It’s more easy for common courtesy to flourish in a relaxed setting than in a more fast-paced or cutthroat one.36:43 – I offered help to an elderly person today, and when people ask me how I am I reply “I’m blessed.” It often makes their day.42:37 – Why did we have more courtesy in a print-dominated world than we do in a screen-dominated world, when we seem to be doing mostly the same thing with each?47:28 – I work in sales and it’s hard to be courteous with my coworkers because it’s such a competitive environment. Is it right for me to behave that way when I have to support my family?…

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7/4/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:29:58 – What do we do about the web designer who wont make a site for a couple because he doesn’t believe in interracial marriage?45:35 – How do we prevent abuses of religious liberty?51:42 – When are we going to realize that the other side just wants to put us in jail? When Are we going to fight back?…

7/4/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:17:17 – What is the role of godparents and confirmation sponsors when it comes to sharing the faith?20:51 – Have you sold all of your belongings and followed Jesus like you quoted earlier?38:11 – How do you share the good news while discussing the moral argument and not raising anger and emotion?49:12 – How do you share the faith in a place where you are not supposed to talk about faith, like the workplace? …

7/3/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:04:28 – Given the degree of the accusations of heresy and apostasy today, how much of our salvation is at stake on knowing how to identify heresy?15:58 – What would the implications on the Incarnation be if fallen intelligent alien life existed?21:19 – Is there a policy on facial hair in the west? Roman Catholics tend to be clean cut while eastern Catholics tend to have beards.28:51 – When people get to heaven do they still have the same personalities?33:34 – Is Allah really a god or a devil?37:25 – Would I be apostate if the Catholic Church accepted women’s ordination and I left?42:30 – If ghost’s exist and we need to test them, how would we test them?49:18 – If a person baptizes a grandchild without the parents knowledge and the parents later begin to practice their faith and want to baptize their child, would that baptism be necessary?51:44 – When a priest does an exorcism, does the person who’s receiving the exorcism need to consent to it for it to take effect?…

7/1/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:38:13 – I know a priest that keeps saying that the real miracle of the fish and the loaves was sharing and that Jesus didn’t actually multiply them. Is this true?…

6/30/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:05:07 – Is it okay to remain a Protestant?08:35 – Why as Catholics do we not follow the kosher food laws of the Old Testament15:56 – Is Catholicism an Ideology?28:36 – Are we supposed to do the orans posture during Our Father at Mass?40:51 – I’ve noticed various practices in the Catholic Church. Apart from the typical sit stand kneel, are there points where we are supposed to bow, raise hand etc.?50:36 – Can you suggest what to write on a family member’s birthday card? She is a retired nun.52:01 – I just returned to the Church. Can you simply explain what indulgences are?…

6/30/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:04:28 – Can we reconcile free will and the call to evangelize with the idea that everyone is ultimately responsible for their final destination?11:30 – Why does the Church feel the need to have a distinction between priests and lay people?20:23 – What did they do with the dead bodies during the time of Pharaoh?28:39 – Many Protestants believe that salvation cannot be lost once attained. What does the church say about this?31:51 – Do we have the authority as Christians to rebuke someone?41:21 – Is God the Father the same God as the God of Judaism and Islam?50:37 – Can I, as a layman, bless my own children?…

6/29/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:01:04 – Were the dogmas Immaculate Conception and the Assumption explicitly preached in the apostolic age?16:52 – If my wife and I were to become Catholic would our marriage have to be convalidated?21:42 – Can you explain the calling of single lay people? You didn’t mention that when explaining celibacy.31:21 – How do you respond to the claim that Mary didn’t actually have a miraculous pregnancy because she was intersex and conceived Jesus herself?38:38 – Can the laity use holy oil?47:06 – I saw that a small percentage of Catholics actually accept the teaching against contraception. Can you shed some light on this?…

6/29/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:04:28 – St. Jerome claims that presbyters and bishops are the same thing. How do we take that?11:04 – Where is the best place to start studying Catholicism?14:17 – If no one greater than John the Baptist has been born, then what do we make of Mary and Jesus?18:48 – I’m a former Calvinist now Catholic. What’s the difference between the perseverance of the saints vs the gift of perseverance?22:41 – When did the Church implement priestly celibacy and what was the rationale behind it?35:24 – Was there one specific event that led you to become Catholic?43:02 – Could you explain how to pray? I don’t know what I’m supposed to be feeling.…

6/28/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:03:06 – What is the most likely outcome of the German Synodal Way?29:15 – What do you think will happen to the Church over the next 10 years?42:05 – Rate the leadership of Pope Francis.43:26 – Rate the leadership of the Catholic bishops.48:32 – Rate the work of Catholic media.…

6/28/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:06:28 – What was the top Catholic story?22:30 – How is it that Francis can be pope when he’s spoken so many heresies? I am Sedevecantist, formerly Catholic.33:06 – I’ve listened to the flannel panel regularly and this is not the first time someone has forgotten their flannel. Have you thought about having a box of emergency flannels?34:42 – Which word represents your feelings on the Synod on Synodality?45:00 – Which word represents your feelings on the Eucharist Revival?51:14 – Is it true that the Synod is open to all people, not just Catholics?…

6/27/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:15:36 – What makes NFP different from contraception?24:44 – I teaching marriage prep. Where do you get your stats so I can use them in my classes?31:54 – If someone with SSA finds a woman they’re attracted to, should they pursue her?41:02 – Could you explain why marriage isn’t just a social construct?43:45 – How do I deal with my son? I think he struggles with p*rn and lust.…

6/27/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:01 – If a Catholic rejects the real presence in the eucharist, is it a mortal sin?11:15 – Why do the priests say “Accept this sacrifice” Wasn’t the sacrifice only from Jesus?20:25 – The prophet Daniel talks about the fullness of time. What does that mean? 23:37 – Can you help clarify what purgatory is? Also, did the children of Fatima see hell or purgatory? 38:39 – Is Jehovah and Yahweh in the New Testament?42:16 – Can you clarify what Jesus meant when he said My God why have you forsaken me?47:45 – What is the preferred diocesan approach to current traditional communities?…

6/26/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:03:41 – When the pope and the bishops are in disagreement, who should I listen to?11:27 – What are the compatibilities and the points of diversion between First Nations religions and Catholicism?20:48 – If the priest at Mass somehow omits putting the water in the wine, what should we do? Does the consecration not happen? 28:49 – Did the angels fall when Jesus was born or before?34:57 – If everyone followed the church teaching on being open to children without contraceptives, would the world become overpopulated?39:26 Is it morally acceptable for government organizations to use psychics to receive information to help solve cases?47:30 Is it true that the Divine Mercy chaplet was condemned by multiple Popes? 49:37 – What advice do you have for someone struggling with addiction?…

6/24/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:07 – How do I defend the Synod on Synodality?12:42 – How do I respond to my Protestant friend who says the Church used to burn witches in the middle ages?23:01 – How can I become a good apologist?28:45 – If the world ended tomorrow and humans came back, religions would be different but would properties of science be the same?32:52 – I’m the only Catholic in my whole family. How should I deal with them when they take little jabs at my faith?40:46 – How should I defend the Church in the Galileo affair?47:10 – People tell me Catholics are cowards when it comes to defending their teaching on human sexuality. Why hasn’t the Church done that?…

6/23/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:04:52 – Can Catholics reject same sex marriage and be okay with same sex civil unions?08:00 – I’m protestant. How do you approach people who seemingly don’t care about the history of the Catholic faith, especially protestant receiving communion at Catholic Church?15:12 – Can you explain praying to spirits?22:19 – Are laicized priests allowed to do private masses?30:16 – Who is the author of Genesis?40:08 – Why doesn’t the Church encourage Catholics to read Catechism?46:02 – Did Catholics add books to the bible or did Protestants remove books?49:08 – Could there have been other women who had said no to the Annunciation?51:52 – Would a good response to a protestant who wants to receive communion that it’s just rude?…

6/23/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:05:11 – Is it a sin to disobey someone from my diocese?11:03 – How do I refute the claim that we worship Mary in a simple and clear way?16:36 – Is it wrong for me to go to protestant services even though I still go to Mass?23:35 – Why can we wear a crucifix but not a rosary as jewelry?29:42 – I’ve been told that perfect contrition can allow me to partake in communion even if I haven’t gone to confession. Can you clarify?33:40 – Can any of us truly have full knowledge of the sin we commit? How is full knowledge regarding mortal defined?43:13 – I’m confused on how to pray. Can you help clarify what pray is and how to do it?46:55 – Wouldn’t it be better to minister to those who have no faith rather than to those who have faith in Jesus?52:05 – If indulgences for the dead are possible can the LDS doctrine of baptizing the dead be considered valid?…

6/22/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:07:08 – My granddaughter has been an addict since she was 13 and is now 30. She has many children and was just arrested in front of her oldest children. How do I get her connected to you?14:07 – I run CIR in Wichita and can help Elizabeth. Does Scott want me to get in touch with her.18:01 – I have OCD with scrupulosity to a great degree. How much effort should I be putting into overcoming it instead of giving in?21:52 – Is there any addiction group for adults for trans people?33:58 – Would your program also be helpful for people who hoard?47:09 – In your program, does God come across in a friendly sense towards those afflicted?…

6/22/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:19:32 – Will the pope take action on the Church in Germany?28:53 – What’s your take on Dr. Regis Martin, Cardinal Burke, Vigano, Fr. Altman’s collective concerns of Pope Francis’ handling of COVID ?31:28 – What’s your take on the World Economic Forum on using AI to interpret?43:58 – How come there hasn’t been any follow up on the McCarrick case?49:09 – Can you give us the Catholic perspective on Trump and the documents he had?…

6/21/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:02:13 – Are smells that remind you of loved ones that have passed away significant and a sign from God?13:38 – How do you know if God exists?18:34 – Does the Immaculate Conception mean that Mary could not sin?28:19 – Can you clarify the difference between the Marian and the papacy teachings that Catholics and Protestants teach?46:34 – Has anyone written a religious text that says leaving the faith is dangerous and why Protestantism is wrong?…

6/21/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:05:10 – How do you encourage people to get married in the Church even if they’re not practicing anymore?12:42 – Why isn’t private revelation binding on the faithful?22:57 – If 2 different popes declared that evolution is true, then how can we still say that the bible is truly the Word of God? CCC 39043:34 – I’m a protestant. Which Church is most accurate in the original teachings of Christ?…

6/20/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:12:36 – Can you talk about the importance of seeing your spouse as a subject and not an object?19:23 – We just found out that my husband has cancer. Can you give us advice?21:55 – Should I get married if I’m nervous about being a father?32:49 – What does it mean for the woman to love her husband?36:32 – Can you give me advice on how to handle bickering with my spouse?46:22 – How should a parent love their children?…

6/20/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:17:10 – I’m Catholic and believe in the full presence but I don’t feel it. Am I supposed to want to feel it or feel his love through it?29:55 – We should bring the Holy Spirit into helping us accept the real presence. Can you comment on that?33:19 – The pope has isolated us by watering down the faith. How do we reconcile having water down faith and still having real faith?40:13 – If you haven’t been to confession, the eucharist isn’t going to help you very much.45:05 – Do you think it would be helpful for people to have more faith if the church offered communion in both species?…

6/19/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:06:54 – I was received into the ordinariate in Toronto, should I adhere to the Canada bishops or the US bishops (in Texas)? 10:52 – What are the similarities with a lay father with children and a priest who is called a Father? Duties and vocation.16:16 – During confession can you deny the penance the priest gives you and ask for a new one?20:41 – When we receive the Eucharist do we need both the body and blood? Why do most churches only have the body?30:58 – Are the words said during consecration actually Jesus speaking through the priest?34:30 – Retired Lutheran Pastor who likes to occasionally go to Mass out of interest, does Father have any advice for me?43:30 – How can I best prepare to become a Father?49:23 – How do I avoid pride while I am fasting?52:03 – Wants to say hello and welcome Father to St. john the Baptist in PA (he’s local to Fr.’s new parish)…

6/17/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:16:15 – I have two struggling children from a previous marriage. How can I support them while also protecting my younger children? 19:34 – What can a wife and kids do about a man who struggles to bond with the family? 22:12 –What can I do if my children will not talk to me after a divorce?29:58 – Are there any books or tips for father with kids who are being influences by the LGBTQ teachings in schools? 38:20 – Can a mother compensate for the lack of a relationship with a father? 45:23 – Is there a movement to give funding for parents who desire to homeschool? 50:43 – How do I deal with my 5-year-old son, who is difficult?…

6/16/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:07:28 – I’m a Baptist considering Catholicism. Can you help clarify how Aquinas is not just reasonable but biblical in his understanding?17:19 – If God is infinitely greater than man, why do our works matter?21:29 – How do respond to the claim Act 8:22 is evidence for confessing directly to God?28:22 – How does irresistible grace differ from efficacious according to Aquinas?32:52 – If God permits evil so that humans can choose love, can we say the same thing for animal suffering? Can we say they have free will, if not does God cause evil?43:18 – We see God do a lot of miracles in the bible. Why don’t we see him perform miracles like he did then?49:00 – How does Luke 20:37 prove that there is a resurrection?53:06 – Why isn’t the sacrament of penance extended to Protestants?…

6/16/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:17:16 – In America we struggle with Catholic hospitals doing things against the Church and the bishops. Is this something that Australia struggles with too?24:21 – Are there any Catholic sites in Australia that Catholics should see while visiting?31:04 – Is it true that the government can really just take a hospital?41:07 – I wanted to highlight a growing community in Australia called Apostoli Viae. Are you familiar with them?44:50 – How is the Australian Church fighting back against the wokeism that is attacking the Church?49:55 – What’s the Catholic Church’s response to dealing with the lost generation of indigenous like what happened in Canada?…

6/15/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:07:03 – Can you help me understand what’s happening with the Dodgers and the sisters on perpetual indulgence? How do Catholics reconcile16:28 – Can I clean my house on Sundays?20:12 – I had a conversation with a Jewish friend who asked me to prove where Jesus said he was God? Where can I find that?24:57 – How do I let someone know that wearing a rosary is inappropriate?32:00 – Act 8:37 Why does it appear in some bibles and not others?41:57 – Can you help clarify the proper way of receiving communion? I’ve heard a lot discord lately47:48 – Is it ok for me to remain a protestant?50:54 – I was raised Catholic but became Mormon. I’m considering Catholicism again. How do I proceed? Resource Mentioned: https://ignatius.com/from-the-susquehanna-to-the-tiber-fstp/…

6/15/2023 • 0

Questions Covered: 08:39 – How can I trust God when I have trouble accepting the bible and its inconsistencies?16:31 – If God keeps piling on the burdens in my life, then how can I trust him?32:20 – I’m 86 and I have a hard time believing in God because he allows other people to be born into other religions that will lead to hell. How can I trust a God that would do that?43:07 – How do we have faith in God when we experience dark spirits? Is it bad to pray to Mary instead of God?48:31 – When we feel abandoned by God, How can we trust in God all the more?51:05 – Memorizing scripture helps to trust in God.…

6/14/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:04:17 – How do we qualify ourselves to receive holy communion?18:18 – Who can serve as extraordinary ministers of holy communion? How often can one serve?28:42 – How do you face the fear of going to confession especially if you know you’re going to commit the sin again?41:35 – How do I talk to my family and catch up with them without gossiping?49:54 – I had a very real dream that I went to confession. If I would have died at that moment would that confession have counted?…

6/14/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:12:03 – 1 Kings 15:5 says David followed the Lord all the days of life. But how can this be if he had multiple wives and committed adultery with Bathsheba?18:05 – What is the Catholic root of confirmation? What does this have to do with the Holy Spirit?21:51 – What’s the best explanation for the original ending of Mark?29:27 – Can you go into detail about the Catholics’ connection to the pope and the point of one?32:22 – When discussing transubstantiation. Can we hold to the dogma without accepting the notion of substance and accidents?41:13 – Do we have any writings of the Church Fathers that explain what heaven might look like?47:53 – How can Catholics reconcile Pope Boniface IX’s explanation that salvation can only be obtained by faithfulness to the holy pontiff and Vatican 2’s teaching that people can be saved outside of the Church due to ignorance?…

6/13/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:11:42 – How do we alleviate suffering since we can’t totally get rid of it?23:51 – I’m a widow. It’s important to call out to God during suffering.32:39 – I’m in my 80’s and in constant pain. My wife constantly takes care of me daily and has embraced suffering daily.42:46 – How does suffering connect to the souls in purgatory? How can suffering bring us closer to God?51:18 – Can you expound on your comment that suffering is related to evil?…

6/13/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:09:14 – Would It be ok for Catholics to believe extra books of the bible like 3rd and 4th Maccabees as inspired scripture?15:23 – Where do we see in the bible passing on of the diaconate, priesthood and episcopacy?22:15 – Could we use Mt.18 as evidence for confession?29:22 – What’s the difference between Catholics and Protestants?38:45 – Gal 1:17 used as evidence for not needing apostolic teaching but for individual interpretation. What’s the rebuttal?42:56 – It seems that John 20 is sufficient for salvation. What is the Catholic Rebuttal?47:00 – How do we understand sin based on the bible, and how does that correlate with Jesus giving authority to forgive those sins?]50:24 – I’m a convert. The Methodists are the only exception with more authorities than scripture.…

6/12/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:11:32 – Why would someone who is raised Catholic become transgender?19:00 – As a Catholic school teacher, how do I help my students who identify as a different sex/attracted to same sex?34:33 – Calling to give word of encouragement as someone who is Catholic and experiences same sex attraction.37:46 – What is the best way to be a good Christian witness to my gay friends?46:47 – Where is the balance between being loving and standing up for the truth in regard to all the propaganda that is thrown at us?…

6/10/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:03:32 – How do we know that God is good and not evil? 14:40 – What is a venial sin? 21:52 – When is it okay to receive communion outside of the Mass?30:07 – If God exists in the eternal realm, is our spirit with him now or only at the end of our life? 33:46 – How do I deal with end of world prophecies on YouTube?37:35 – Should I keep going to confession for the same sin? 44:10 – How can I encourage a Protestant friend to kneel at Mass if she does believe in the real presence? 47:31 – Why were Mary and Joseph amazed by Simeon’s prophecy? 51:58 – Can I refuse to be a witness to an annulment request from my daughter’s ex-husband?…

6/9/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:06:51 – How would you explain the eucharist to Catholics who deny the real presence?17:54 – What are we to assume about Joseph if Catholics don’t believe that he didn’t have relations with Mary? Who then are the brothers and sisters of Jesus that are mentioned in the bible?29:03 – Can you call God ‘it’?34:53 – When Jesus offered the first mass, did he also receive the body and blood?41:45 – What does the Church teach about being asexual?45:46 – Does Catholic eschatology encompass the return of Jesus’ bodily return?46:53 – Could you explain what possible consequences were to come up if Jesus did have siblings, such as Jesus John taking Mary into his home after the crucifixion?51:52 – Why is Matthew 17:21 missing from a lot of bibles?…

6/9/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:04:00 – How accurate is the movie Nefarious on demonic possession?16:11 – Can you help me better understand the devotion to the Sacred Heart? Why not just a devotion to all of Jesus?21:39 – What’s the meaning of the opening of the tombs in Matthew 27:52? Is John 5 an allusion to that verse?29:07 – The most crucial problem with the Roman Catholic Church is its belief that faith alone in Christ is not sufficient for salvation.32:30 – Is baptism a requisite to be a Christian?35:06 – Is AI now or in the future able to create images of our thoughts through scanning our brains? If so, how do we reconcile this with our thoughts being a spiritual thing?43:35 – What does the Church teach about mediums like John Edward?51:29 – I was told that there are 7 levels of heaven. Is this true?…

6/8/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:03:40 – I don’t understand how a sacrament can be valid and illicit at the same time.07:55 – How did people prior to Jesus expect and understand eternal life?14:51 – Is there any sign that there will be a revival of faith coming?21:57 – Is there a reason why some Catholic art contains architecture and weaponry that is anachronistic to its time?28:22 – Can you explain who has authority to do exorcisms?32:34 – Is numerology real?38:23 – What reasons should a Christian believe in just war theory?49:49 – Can you help me understand better the ‘Oh Happy Fault’ that we sing on Easter? Why do we say we gained more than we lost?…

6/8/2023 • 0

Open Forum, Questions Covered:05:50 – What your thoughts on Utah’s banning of the bible. I think the bible’s sexual content is far worse than the sexual content of other books that are banned.15:04 – What’s the Church’s relation to the Greek Orthodox Church and what are the differences?18:45 – How can we understand the NT when some miracles were only temporary for the first century? such as the disciple who lied to Peter and died instantly.24:07 – I have trouble understanding penance. Why did some people have penance that lasted years?37:43 – If you get a plenary indulgence, is it good for life?43:49 – How did the Orthodox retain apostolic succession while the protestants didn’t?48:44 – What are the best argument against Wicca Paganism?…

6/7/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:10:25 – I’m atheist and am looking into Catholicism. My only religious friend began attacking Catholicism the moment I mentioned it. Why would Christians say that Catholicism is evil and Satan worshippers?18:18 – What is the ordinary form of the liturgy and what are the other forms?28:36 – If the priest does not say the words of absolution, is the confession still valid?33:07 – When does Marian devotion become heresy?43:10 – My birth mom has made me the person in charge of her will. She requested being cremated and having her remains scattered. Can I do this as a practicing Catholic?49:14 – Josephus and others had different beliefs about Jesus. Because of their beliefs, did they just leave out the resurrection?51:25 – How do the Catholic and Calvinistic view of the Eucharist differ?…

6/7/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:03:13 – How can I make sure to stay rooted in my Catholic faith when I enter college?12:26 – How do we know when we shouldn’t be around bad influences since Jesus spent time with sinners?19:10 – Would Catholic Answers consider airing Matt Walsh’s Documentary on your website to combat Pride month in honor the Month of the Sacred Heart?23:06 – Is it true that a pope was planning on changing doctrine but died right before he could? If so, who was it?28:52 – How does one explain faith vs works to a protestant friend?41:45 – I don’t always feel the sacraments but I asked and received a feeling.48:59 – Is the Vulgate an inspired translation?50:12 – My son asked me, what does heaven look like? What can I say to him?…

6/6/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:12:11 – Is there a list of dogmas that I have to believe that I have to believe to convert?16:44 – I want to challenge the Catholic view on and interpretation of the Old Testament?30:00 – What creates the foundational understanding of the Church’s teaching on contraception?41:00 – What is the responsibility of the Church if they have Catholics who don’t adhere to the teachings?46:26 – Why should I believe the magisterium is holy if they are caught up in scandal?50:09 – It’s hard to believe that God loves us. How can we know that he actually does?51:15 – What criteria would be needed for a person to morally take their own lives?…

6/6/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:17:00 – When is the ideal age for a woman to conceive a child?19:42 – Should Christians see adoption of frozen embryos as a noble thing to do?24:44 – If someone is terminally ill and certain to die in a short amount of time, why is it morally wrong to terminate their own lives?33:10 – I’ll be entering the medical field soon. What do I do if a patient starts requesting physician assisted suicide?46:33 – What is the difference between embryonic adoption and children being adopted?…

6/5/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:2:58 – Jimmy, huge fan of your work, your terminal intellect and towering beard. Or maybe I got that backwards. If we, in the eschaton are given our infallible bodies and the new Jerusalem in essence becomes our planet krypton… can you postulate on what we will do in the eschaton? Saints are generals in God’s army etc? But what will our missions be? Will we go and evangelize the universe of fallen creatures? If so, will Christ have to incarnate on that world to save them or will we as we have been “made Gods” or is that a blasphemous thing? If we do hypothetically have to incarnate for them, would our infallible bodies change to the alien form we incarnate for thus we become aliens only until we go to the next world? Or if only Christ can do the incarnating / saving would be or are there already millions of incarnations of Christ and his form in heaven adjusted to whatever creature he’s interacting with?13:45 – Why did Humans take so long to be advanced just recently with agriculture, medicine, economy, infrastructure etc. What were they doing for 200,000 years!?18:10 – With admission by the USA of ufos, what do we think about extraterrestrial beings—souls, evangelizing, origin, etc20:15 – I think about the doctrine of Divine simplicity and the afterlife. If God is not made of any parts, what are we going to see when in heaven? Or what is he going to reveal to us if he is so simple.23:30 – I heard that Lucifer’s rebellion was that God revealed the Incarnation of the Son, for which he refused to serve a man.Does that mean it wasn’t revealed that God is Trinitarian? I’m assuming that because God is omnipresent, the Son is God and is man.28:28 – What are your thoughts on spontaneous human combustion? Is there evidence it’s happened, and what would be a possible explanation for it?34:07 – What evidence is there that humans matured earlier in life in Christ’s time?38:45 – What would the moral implications be of joining an expedition to colonize Mars or other planet, knowing that there would not be access to any sacraments indefinitely.42:40 – If Christ made a visit to all continents together with Joseph, Mary, and the apostles (just like a Papal visit) before He was crucified, would the world have become Christians?46:31 – Did Jesus have opinions? Such as having a favorite food or favorite color? Would these be the results of random biology and environment as He grew up?…

6/3/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:00 – Was it certain or contingent that Adam and Eve would fall or that the angels would fall?14:42 – Suppose Middle-Earth really existed. Could God become incarnate as a man, an elf, a dwarf, and a hobbit all at the same time? If yes, could man, elf, dwarf, and hobbit Jesus interact with each other and maybe all go 17:03 – I am a bit of a survivalist nut and I am always preparing for the collapse of civilization. I was just wondering, if there was a nuclear war or really any kind of catastrophe that would trigger a societal collapse, and the chaos was so widespread that most of the bishops and all of the cardinals were killed, how would the new pope be elected? Could the surviving bishops (who I would imagine would not be cardinals because most likely they’d all be remote rural bishops) elect the new Pope?23:34 – When the Magi came, do you think it made the Holy Family wealthy? Enough to travel and stay in Egypt, provide for a 3-year ministry of 13 plus, and for the care of his beloved mother Mary until the Dormition?28:43 – Where does the idea of toll booths come from, and why didn’t it make its way into the Western church?42:30 – Are the laws of logic and thought — identity, non-contradiction, and excluded middle — true of all *possible* universes, or only of ours? Would multiverse theories or alternate dimensions modify these rules? And do the laws *certainly* apply even here, or could one argue that maybe an extreme form of Scotistic “haecceity” versus “quiddity” means that maybe they don’t?49:23 – Why is most lunch meat round when bread is mostly square?…

6/2/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:01:43 – What’s a good response to someone who insists that believers don’t need a hierarchy?04:38 – When Jesus was baptized by JTB, did John hear God say that Jesus was his son? If so, why did John ask Jesus if he was the Messiah in Luke 7?11:16 – Soul sleep. I’ve read everything on Catholic Answers including your own article Jimmy Akin. Recent rebuttal to Luke 15 was this refers to “angels but not saints as they are dead until raised” or in the Transfiguration, these were mere “visions.”20:21 – Our Bishop interprets Paenitemini in such a way that we are required to abstain from gravies and soups made from meat in the Fridays of Lent.28:40 – How does God answer our prayers? How do Mt 21:22 and Mk 11:24 come into play?33:13 – What is hardness of heart? When it says God hardened pharaohs heart, what did it mean? How does it tie into Judas’s decision? How does it tie into our spiritual growth today?40:48 – How can we have a better time converting Muslims?46:25 – Hi Jimmy, I recently spoke with an atheist, and he asked me why the Christian God?…

6/2/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:05:25 – If we are not guilty for the sins of our father, then why are we guilty of “original sin”? Follow-up question: If Mary could be born without the stain of original sin then why can’t God afford us the same and let us all start off with a clean slate? Thank you Jimmy.13:03 – You may have dealt with this before: would aliens need baptism?15:02 – How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?16:53 – What was God’s plan if Adam and Eve did not sin?. What does Original Justice really mean? When we say Adam and Eve were not suppose to die, what death are we talking about?20:53 – Suppose someone was alone in the woods and knew he was transforming into a zombie (or a cordyceps zombie). And if his zombified self made it back to civilization, it could be a disaster for the species. Could it be morally licit for him to end his own life to prevent this?30:57 – Why is it that the Knox and Douay-Rheims Bible Old Testaments only feature 3rd and 4th Kings but not other translations of the Old Testament in other Catholic Bibles?34:33 – When someone is canonized as a saint, who decides what attributes will be associated with the images of that saint? St. Peter has his keys. St. Lucy has her eyes. If there is ever a Saint Jimmy, how will your attributes be identified?39:18 – Is there anything in tradition as to why Pilate only offers to release either Jesus or Barrabas and not the two thieves crucified next to Jesus? Could they have been gentiles?43:10 – When detectives do undercover work does that constitute lying and could it be considered consequentialism??…

6/1/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:15:59 – Why do we say that we vote on the issues instead of the person? What if a person is morally corrupt?22:02 – NFP is causing a rift in my marriage. Is there any middle ground for Catholics?37:12 – How do you defend the privation view of evil?45:03 – I’m interested in Catholicism. I’ve been convinced that the sabbath is actually Saturday. What’s the argument for the Sunday Sabbath and would it be valid to celebrate the sabbath of Saturday?…

6/1/2023 • 0

Open Forum Questions Covered:04:00 – What’s the Church’s teaching on transgenderism?28:23 – My adult son was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. He wants to receive communion, but it scares him to come into a church and confess. What can he do?40:05 – Did Jesus have siblings?50:38 – I’m a former Mormon. Are Mormon baptisms considered valid in the eyes of the Church?…

5/31/2023 • 0

Questions Covered13:41 – Do you think Pontius Pilate went to heaven?20:42 – How do you recommend talking to someone who is Anti-Catholic?30:48 – What is the difference between someone’s mind and soul?35:56 – How can the Catholic church promote reading the Bible more?42:47 – If two popes have differing opinions/teachings on things, how do you approach that?47:18 – If God is all knowing, why does it matter what I do? Do you actually have free will?53:11 – Is the magic 8 ball part of the occult?…

5/31/2023 • 0

Questions Covered06:16 – Does Paul teach works-based salvation in Romans?13:36 – How do we invite Non-Catholic’s to Mass?22:14 – Can the devil read your thoughts?29:38 – How do you explain Mary being the Queen of Heaven?42:17 – As someone who is new to Catholicism, how do you dive deeper into your faith? Why do you have to go to mass on Sunday?48:30 – Is St. Bridget of Ireland a pagan goddess? What is her history?…

5/30/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:15 – Is it morally permissible to 3D print religious art and icons?19:33 – My question is based on a recent debate a friend and I had: would it technically be okay to wear an upside down cross as a necklace to represent the St. Peter’s cross. We both love the representation of humility and devotion St. Peter had and the symbolism is amazing. But people assume upside down crosses are satanic. It could be a conversation starter, but then again it could send an odd message. So technically two questions: is it okay and would it be prudent?22:39 –31:59 – This is a 2 part question: 1. Is God actually involved in the creation of every human life? Or just the “chosen ones”? Meaning, maybe some people are created simply as a scientific effect of the procreational act? 2. If He IS involved in the creation of every human life…and so many people do not make it to heaven…. and God is omniscient …wouldn’t that mean that God is knowingly creating people that He knows will go to hell? If that is true, are there any thoughts/ideas on why He would do that?39:18 –What was the manna in the desert for? Why did Jesus emphasize that they ate and still died?43:17 – Can a priest consecrate something else apart from bread such as an apple? 48:25 – I would love to ask Cy and Joe a question! I am part of a Christian Facebook group open to all Christian denominations, and recently someone made a comment about St. Paul being a heretic. I was curious if this is a belief of a particular denomination and what the roots of this claim comes from. I have never heard a Christian claim this and wanted to know the argument better.…

5/30/2023 • 0

5/29/2023 • 0

Questions Covered13:47 – As people have their body parts replaced with mechanical parts (arms, heart, etc.) is there a point where they are no longer themselves?19:00 – Has there been any update on stem cell research? Is there any update on embryonic stem cell research?31:49 – Is it acceptable to donate your body to science? What is the Church’s stance on cremation?37:02 – Legally, do you have to test animal embryos before testing human embryos? Is it ethical to preserve embryos to display for educational purposes?45:07 – Are condoms illicit during pregnancy if they can help prevent bacterial infection when antibiotics can be harmful to the fetus?50:32 – What is Fr. Tad’s perspective/counsel on ectopic pregnancy procedures?…

5/27/2023 • 0

Questions Covered07:23 – Is it heretical or orthodox to say that hom*osexual behavior is illegal?16:28 – What translation of the bible do you use? What makes a good/bad translation?20:55 – Does it matter if you get baptized in the name of the Father, Son, Holy Spirit versus just the name of Jesus?34:00 – Is it orthodox to throw red rose petals during mass to celebrate Pentecost?41:25 – How do you explain indulgences? And not make them seem like “tokens” to heaven?46:45 – Do you think the protestant reformation upset God or was it part of His plan?49:40 – What did Jesus mean when he said to the thief on the cross “you will be with me in paradise”?52:27 – Why did Jesus choose to resurrect privately without any witnesses?…

5/26/2023 • 0

Questions Covered03:46 – Why do people still have an issue with the Divine Mercy devotion, and why is it actually okay?13:24 – Why is St. Gregory Palamis canonized as a saint if he was an Eastern Orthodox monk?20:55 – In the language that Jesus spoke, did he use the same word in Aramaic to refer to Peter and to the rock upon which he’d build his church?30:00 – What’s the theology behind popes blessing monarchs, and how does that bear on the relation between church and state?35:32 – When the Jewish people were given the Old Testament, were they given infallibility with interpreting the scripture?45:11 – After the battle of La Ponto, the pope instituted the feast of Our Lady of Victory then changed it to our lady of the rosary… can Catholics still ask for the intercession of Our Lady of Victory?48:39 – Why does the Roman Rite not practice infants receiving communion like the Byzantine Rite?…

5/26/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:2:08 – What are your thoughts on the differences between the New Jerusalem Bible and New American Bible translations?12:50 – How did different editions of holy books play into Catholic teaching on biblical inspiration? What do we regard as originally inspired?22:56 – Do you know anything about WWI combat rosaries?32:19 – Can you give me some references in a Protestant Bible for Purgatory?41:15 – When Jesus returns, will those in heaven see what he’s doing on Earth?44:00 – Why doesn’t Judaism believe Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy?47:26 – Are the four temperaments rooted in Catholicism? I see them everywhere.51:36 – What did Jesus mean when he said “Be perfect”? How should a scrupulous person read that?…

5/25/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:08:15 – Is there a theological basis for the pope to restrict the TLM?21:05 – Wouldn’t Mary’s parents need to be free from sin in order for them to have an Immaculate Conception. Behold Your Mother24:28 – Do you know anything about an official World War I metal rosary?31:16 – Mt 18:6 Does this mean that Jesus considers little children to believe in him?46:30 – How did Jesus’ humanity and divinity exhibit themselves in his everyday life?…

5/25/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:09:40 – CCC 2093. Does this mean we shouldn’t be pulling weeds and swatting flies since we aren’t loving God through those creations?20:03 – What’s the difference between a spiritual director, confessor and someone who hears your confession?31:09 – I am a Catholic and would like to know if I have to confess my sins to a priest, or can I confess my sins to God through prayer?35:15 – Is one considered a baptized Catholic if they are baptized by a schismatic?39:25 – If a priest charges admission to the mass is Jesus still present?41:10 – Why do we need purgatory when we’re quenched by the blood of Jesus?46:37 – If you’re in an opportunity of offering redemptive suffering but you forget, can you offer that up later?51:35 – Why are Anglican and Episcopalian priests allowed to become Catholic priests even though they hold different beliefs?…

5/24/2023 • 0

Two contestants go head to head in this episode of the Catholic Answers Games Show!…

5/24/2023 • 0

Cy and Karol answer questions from our “dropped calls” list…

5/23/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:30:09 – I thought Mary visited Elizabeth to learn about childbirth. Is this true?32:58 – Why were Mary and Joseph surprised at Jesus’ comment about being in his Father’s house after they lost him?42:23 – I was taught that the visit to Elizabeth was typological to David dancing in front of the Arch of the Covenant. Can you expound on that?44:16 – Can you explain the timeline of Joseph and Mary’s betrothal? Was it before, during, after the Visitation?49:32 – Would Simeon at the Presentation have remembered that this was the Mary that was pregnant outside of marriage and Joseph almost divorced?…

5/23/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:20:15 – It feels like Catholic Charities has been pushed out of the foster care services.32:39 – How do you prepare your home if you want to foster?35:51 – I was adopted as a baby. I want to encourage people to adopt and not abort.44:44 – Are there any grandparent programs to adopt children?48:16 – I work in a foster organization and everything you’re saying is correct.…

5/22/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:04:33 – I’m a convert from Episcopalian church. Why can’t I receive communion at both churches when I go with my family?17:35 – I’m interested in Catholicism. What is the thought of using products that have been associated with immorality? For example, buying shoes from a company that has produced shoes with a pentagram?31:04 – I’m coming into the Church but am cohabiting. What should I do?37:25 – A Protestant was arguing that we shouldn’t have Marian intercession because it is based on the Old Testament. What’s the response?45:23 – Is once saved always saved the sin of presumption?48:29 – Is it okay to go to adoration and just sit in silence?50:55 – Do Anglican priests have to be re-ordained when they convert to Catholicism?…

5/20/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:05:27 – Does Is. 53:10 support penal substitution?17:42 – What is the best way to discuss the Marxist tendencies in the Grapes of Wrath from a Catholic perspective?20:30 – How does Hebrews 10:14 not teach eternal security?42:37 – Did God really forsake Christ on the cross?47:30 – Why aren’t the Church Fathers as popular among Protestants as they are with Catholics?51:34 – I’m returning to the faith. Is it appropriate for me to read the bible and try to discern the word of God?…

5/19/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:03:06 – Is Michael Heiser a heretic? Why are so many Protestants intrigued by his teachings?11:04 – This question has always been on my mind. The Bible periodically speaks of God as being the One True God. Or mentions, as I paraphrase, “no other gods are like our God.” What’s the faith teach about “other gods?” Are the Hindu, Buddhist, Greek, Roman, Mayan, etc., gods real to an extent? I always wondered if they could have been demons or fallen angels manipulating things on earth. Would love to explore that topic of other gods and their legitimacy.18:28 – I learned from a Catholic trivia game that “as a result of the 1917 Code of Canon Law, the moon is considered part of the Diocese of Orlando, FL.” There was no citation, however. What is the law in question and how does it apply to the moon when it was promulgated before space exploration began?28:27 – I love my wife, my cats, my country, and cheesecake. Why then do I find it so hard to believe that I love the Lord? Considering all that the Lord has done, I feel I should be positively burning with love and gratitude and that I should actively live each moment of my life in His service. Yet, I get caught up in life, I sin, and that burning devotion never really materializes. I am left feeling selfish and ungrateful. I pray, I try to keep the commandments, and I avail myself of the sacraments, but if you ask “Do you love the Lord?” I will hesitate. If I really DID love Him, I’d be a better person, less of a sinner, and my love for Him would burn far greater than my fear of His judgement. Right? I certainly have FEAR of the Lord. My greatest longing is to be numbered among His sheep. My greatest terror is to be cast out with the goats, even though I deserve it. Is this just scrupulosity? Am I being too hard on myself? Can love and fear of the Lord be the same thing? Am I missing something important that I need to change?34:20 – If, as written, a wife needs to submit to her husband and a husband should love his wife like Christ loves the church. How does this make sense if the wife must in some relationships make a much better leader? Is it really the teaching that a family may suffer if absolutely the inadequate person is the leader? Is it church teaching that a woman cannot be a better head than any man? Resource: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/spiritual-headship42:14 – Can saints (and demons for that matter) hear our thoughts? If not, is silent prayer to saints therefore useless?…

5/19/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:55 – During the recitation of the Gloria at Mass, we say (speaking to and about our Lord Jesus), “For You alone are the Holy One. You alone are the Lord. You alone are the Most High…” My question deals with the use of the word “ALONE” in these statements. I accept that they are all true, but I also know that they apply equally to the Father and the Holy Spirit. Understanding that the prayer intends no contradiction or diminution of the other Members of the Trinity, is this grammatical “glitch” just an artifact of translation or is there a deeper meaning present that eludes me?07:18 – In the divine plan of things, why did Jesus come when he did? He could easily have showed up in 1930’s Louisiana and we would all be wearing electric chairs around our necks. My $0.02 take is that the year that we call “1” was the perfect time because (1) The Hebrew people have marinated long enough in the stew of Salvation History. They became mature enough to finally host the Messiah. (2) The Jews lived at the literal center of the world (the Americas and its peoples not coming into play in the divine plan for another 1500 years, of course). (3) What made the Roman Empire special was its vastness and its roads. The original information superhighway for which the early members of “The Way” can spread the messages given by The Savior. I would love to hear your take on this question.14:45 – Does the Catechism of the Catholic Church have more authoritative power than previous conciliar documents? Isn’t the CCC the primary authoritative text currently?17:07 – It seems like a lot of people see loved ones after they die. Can loved ones come back for a moment to comfort those they left?21:26 – I have some friends that are Traditionalist Catholics who seem to possess a “my world is coming to an end mentality” over the fact that Pope Francis issued his Traditiones Custodes document. Could you give me some advice on how to talk to Traditionalist Catholics about why the Pope issued that document?28:28 – During a recent program, you gave the requirements for a sin to be classified as mortal. Namely: grave matter, full knowledge, and free consent. You went on to illustrate “grave matter” with the example of stealing $1.00. If done against a millionaire it would probably not classify as “grave”, but if done against a poor person it very likely would. All of that makes perfect sense, BUT… I have a measure of OCD and the related scrupulosity. While they make me very good at my job, they also make me chafe at grey areas with high stakes, and what stakes are higher than salvation? My question is this: How can we best define the line between “grave” and “not grave” without foolishly or mistakenly convincing ourselves that what may actually be grave really isn’t? Clearly, the location of that line will vary depending upon the circ*mstances, but what guidance can you offer to help us draw it correctly, or at least safely, each time? To borrow a phrase from Douglas Adams, “We demand rigidly defined areas of doubt and uncertainty!”36:30 – Does God have perfect knowledge of the future?41:45 – Someone was married to someone who got caught up into Satanic worship after watching the original Rosemary’s Baby. Their house became infested with spirits who played tricks on the spouse, trying to get her to leave, mostly they hid keys or other things, so she was often late. An occult expert told her the spirits wanted her out and they would become dangerous, harm her, or even kill her. She told her husband and tearfully told him she had to leave. He had a big bonfire and burned the objects he had collected along with the books, he quit participating, and bit by bit the spirits stopped antagonizing the wife. The husband had a terminal illness, but he was never seriously ill as long as he participated but almost immediately…

5/18/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:03:58 – If a marriage is declared annulled, how do you refer to the former marriage if it was declared invalid?08:44 – How do I talk to a Mormon about the Trinity? Resource mentioned: From the Susquehana to the Tiber22:37 – How is one qualified as a valid Catholic?28:37 – How do Catholics understand Mt 24:13 and Mt 24:22?40:18 – How do I balance liberal and conservative theology within the Catholic Church?47:46 – Do people become angels when they die?51:42 – Is Marian devotion a requirement for a Catholic?…

5/18/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:09:25 – Were the prophets in the New Testament Church prophesying about the future of the Church?15:40 – CCC states the canon of the bible has apostolic origin but does the early Church disprove that?31:00 – Why does a Catholic have to get married inside of the Church?40:12 – I was invited to a Christian baptism. Is it okay for me to go?47:18 – Who wrote Genesis?50:03 – How do we reconcile John the Baptist being the greatest of the prophets and Mary being the greatest creation?…

5/17/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:02:15 – Is it okay for Catholics to use contraception for irregular cycles?08:41 – If God is pure spirit then why does the bible suggest that he has a human body?18:04 – Can Catholics be a part of Elks Clubs and other societies?23:47 – How do you explain confession to non-Catholics?37:28 – Is using words like, darn or heck, sinful?45:44 – Did the early Church Fathers believe that the three angels who visited Abram were a physical manifestation of the Trinity? Are they right?48:37 – How do we balance separating the body of relics and not allowing the scattering of the remains of loved ones?…

5/17/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:07:24 – Who was the very first Christian?18:45 – This past Sunday’s reading Acts 8:14-17. Don’t we receive the Holy Spirit fully in baptism?22:34 – What choir of angels are depicted only having a head and wings?24:39 – How do you respond to the claim that St. Patrick was a Baptist minister and that the Catholics hijacked his story?34:16 – by saying the Orthodox priesthood is valid, are we saying they are right in saying the papacy is wrong?37:45 – Is it true that there are over millions of Satan clubs across the country?46:02 – Chris, Thank you for your article in the magazine. Have your read Dr. Kreeft’s, How the weakness of the cross makes us strong?49:03 – Why is there so much repetition in the bible, specifically in Exodus?…

5/16/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:34 – Why do Catholics reject abortion but they are ok with taking vaccines with abortion fetal tissue?13:06 – Why would we want to preach the gospel to people if they have invincible ignorance?17:59 – Why do only 30% of professed Catholics actually believe in the real presence of the eucharist?21:52 – How can I defend my faith against a narcissist?31:20 – Why do we say deliver us from evil and lead us not into temptation? We are the co*ckroaches that create evil, not God.40:07 – What does it mean to be one under the pope?47:35 – Is it a sin to go shopping on Sunday?…

5/16/2023 • 0

Questions Covered;04:02 – What does the Church believe in reincarnation and why?11:36 – Why do Catholics believe that salvation is faith and work when Jesus preaches works only salvation in Mt 25?17:00 – Why is the pope coming down so hard on the traditional Latin mass?20:57 – Why does the priest mention Melchizedek during the prayers of consecration?24:25 – Why would one want to evangelize a faithful methodist? Wouldn’t they already be considered part of the faithful?34:52 – Why are Catholics not united on the abortion issue?40:17 – Why would God allow things like Hurricane Sandy?46:42 – Why did the words of the mass change several years ago?…

5/15/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:09:02 – What’s the Catholic view on a 3-person baby that was recently created?17:25 – If evolution is real, why don’t we have any transitional fossils?22:51 – If God is the concept of infinity, is he an ever-expanding infinity or is he the highest set of infinity?31:02 – With science expanding so quickly, I’m reminded of the of the Jurassic Park quote: we are doing things so fast we are not stopping to think if we should.35:07 – Is it okay for me to question certain components of science such as carbon dating?41:04 – What have you done to handle situations when you hit a wall when publishing studies?45:48 – Wouldn’t the argument that God is constantly changing support the theory that men and women can change and be transgender?…

5/13/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:47 – Could you comment on arguments against legal abortion based on it allowing people to make lazy decisions?12:08 – My son has a buddha statue in his home. My wife and I were invited over to dinner. I don’t feel comfortable going over because of how scandalous it is. What’s your advice?20:21 – How do you respond to atheists who say you’re only Catholic because you grew up that way?29:44 – How do you respond to a protestant who explains away Marian apparitions as demonic?36:38 – Gavin Ortland claimed that the Church Fathers would not agree with what the Church became by the 1500’s. How would one debunk that?45:58 – How do you reply to someone who says the Catholic version of baptism because of the sprinkling of water instead of submersion?49:43 – We are studying centering prayer in our Catholic book club. The book by Fr. Thomas Keating says that we are God and my parish priest says St. Athanasius backs this up. Can you clarify?…

5/12/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:04:01 – Is it moral for my Catholic boyfriend to make glass containers for cremated remains?14:00 – Does the Church take a position on what the genetic makeup of Jesus would look like?16:44 – If God is all knowing, then why would he allow atheists to be born?31:17 – What kind of society would you want to see America become? One that respects all religions or just the Catholic faith?46:41 – How did the concept of the immortal soul come to be in Christianity since the Jewish people didn’t believe in that?…

5/12/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:01:33 – does the initial stage of justification differ from the process that happens after?05:54 – What is the Catholic view on the 1000-year reign of Jesus in Revelation?08:45 – Could you write a book on what the Catholic teaching on justification actually is and why we reject penal substitutionary atonement?18:56 – Is it okay to pray the rosary in public?22:14 – On what basis did the Orthodox dissent during the Great Schism?29:25 – Why can’t our protestant brothers and sisters who are baptized receive communion?45:38 – Under what circ*mstances would a child or baby receive communion49:06 – How is it possible to say that the Church can claim to be consistent in its apostolic tradition and yet claim that 5 degrees of minor orders are no longer real?…

5/11/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:10:56 – I’ve been getting a lot of Mormon missionaries. Is it fruitful to talk to them?17:12 – Can you clarify Divine simplicity and the essence energies distinction?21:51 – What is the nature of the Church’s non infallible teachings? Could a theologian dissent from those opinions?32:31 – How does Sola Scriptura affirm Tradition as meaningful and authoritative but claims only Scripture as infallible?35:56 – Was it cruel for God to kill innocent babies during Noah’s flood?45:52 – Did Pope Leo the Great and Pope St. Gelasius I condemned communion under one form?50:21 – How do we defend transubstantiation and reject transgenderism since both have the appearance of something they’re not?…

5/10/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:25 – How many languages was the bible translated into around the year 500 AD? I find polemical stuff all around the internet that is trying to put down the Catholic Church by saying it was translated into 500 languages by then.06:23 – What is the Church’s view on suffering well when the person doesn’t really know what that means? My 8 y.o. daughter has been diagnosed with cancer. We as her parents offer up her suffering but how does the Lord view hers?15:44 – Follow up question to Julian. Can you please give some clarification that we can go directly to Jesus rather than always through a mediator?30:57 – If a husband and wife become one flesh in marriage and both die and end up in purgatory, do they first both need to be purged of their sin in order to go to heaven?34:35 – I understand the concept of indulgences that if we do good works or pious actions it will reduce temporal punishment in purgatory. It seems like we’re just doing indulgences to check a box. Are the indulgences in these big books real and what is their full purpose?41:36 – Follow up to previous question – You said, “If you have a gun license, you’ve been deputized by the state to carry out capital punishment.” Can you give some more clarification on that statement?47:27 – How do we reconcile the different factions and the division they cause within the Catholic Church, especially in the US?52:09 – How do I explain the papacy to my Protestant friend?…

5/10/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:04 – Does listening to an audio version meet the criteria of saying the rosary?05:55 – Is it a licit theological opinion to think that Mary did not die before her assumption? On catholic.com, Fr. Hugh Barbour says the magisterium does not teach that she died but Michael Lofton says she did.15:05 – What were the differences between presbyters and Bishops in the early Church?20:38 – In Hebrews 4:15-16, it says, “We have not a high priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities…Let us therefore come boldly…” Why do Catholics have priests if this passage says we can go boldly ourselves?32:35 – I shared a video with a friend about how a monastery here in OC is going to be dedicating the month of May to the Blessed Mother. How can I respond to her when she says praying to the saints is demonic?41:50 – Do our works play into the initial stage of justification? If they do, how so?49:11 – If we were in an active shooter situation and have legal license to carry, would we be subject to the same rules regarding “Thou shalt not kill” as a soldier in war?…

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5/8/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:10:40 – What can we do to teach apologetics in our schools?20:48 – What ways can Catholics and other Christians work together to evangelize?29:18 – We should remember that Catholic schools are just the beginning of faith formation. It’s a lifelong learning process of learning faith.36:56 – How does one evangelize one’s own family?…

5/6/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:05:14 – If God gives us free will while he doesn’t give us the option to opt out of heaven and hell?16:42 – Mt 5:28 Does this apply to us thinking about any sin and not just lust?23:23 – How can a person know he is going to heaven?29:19 – Can you speak about numerology or angel numbers? Is it from God or from the devil?33:02 – What does presbyteros mean? Does it have a different meaning in the tanakh?45:18 – Does God not annihilate us because He makes us in His images?48:28 – If God loves everyone does this also mean He loves Satan and his followers?52:27 – Is it possible that we are actually living in hell right now?…

5/5/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:07:13 – What book does the following quote come from? “Let your yes be yes and your no be no. If you are lukewarm, I will spit, you out.”16:02 – Do baptism and repentance save? How efficacious are they if you can still lose salvation and go to hell?23:30 – I have a daughter with intellectual disabilities with limited understanding and she is nonverbal. What is the Church’s stance on her being able to receive the sacraments?31:58 – What am I supposed to contemplate while on the transfiguration in the Luminous mysteries?38:48 – Why do Catholics call priests father? Doesn’t the bible prohibit that?46:21 – Will the chalice ever be restored for communion?53:09 – I have family who don’t know anything about Catholicism and they’re looking for a book recommendation that lays out the very basics. What do you recommend?…

5/5/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:06:07 – Why do non-Catholics often refer to the pope as the antichrist?13:12 – What resources should I read in order to find the real Church?22:16 – Are all lies mortal sin?39:56 – The wedding at Cana. Did the jars already have water? I asked my pastor and I disagreed with him. He told me I needed to believe exactly what he believed. Is this true?50:16 – How does one get saved in the Catholic Church?…

5/4/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:05:47 – I heard a claim that the Romans created the idea of Jesus. That the Flavian Dynasty created it to suppress rebellion. What’s the rebuttal?13:50 – I just discovered you 6 months ago and am now a donor! I just want to thank Cy for making the show great!20:27 – If the eucharistic miracles are true, would protestants go back to calling us cannibals?36:29 – How do I respond to “nothing but Jesus matters?”49:06 – How long was Jesus on the cross?…

5/4/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:08:39 – Does Pope Pius IX definition of the Immaculate Conception include Mary crushing the head of the serpent? And what does that mean?19:25 – What should one do with wedding rings after an annulment according to the Church?33:10 – Did God will Mary to be the Mediatrix of all grace?44:42 – If you make a vow to God can you make a request of him that the vow is contingent upon?52:04 – What is the bible and Church Fathers view of intercession of the saint?…

5/3/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:08:43 – What happens if you die wearing a scapular but are in mortal sin? Will you go to hell?16:44 – Is there additional grace needed for salvation apart from sufficient grace?34:18 – When you say “forgive these sins and all of my others” in confession, are the sins that you forgot forgiven?47:10 – How do you respond to someone who claims that the devil can intercept prayer and falsely answer it to mislead?52:55 – Jn 6:37 Is this evidence for not needing the Catholic? …

5/3/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:06:03 – Why do other religions criticize Catholics, but we don’t criticize other religions?13:52 – How do we help non-denominational Christians understand the truth of Catholicism?31:19 – How do we reconcile Jesus’ promise to the good thief being with him in paradise that day and Jesus’ descent into hell for 3 days?41:16 – Can Catholics donate their body to science?46:22 – Is there a scriptural distinction between intercessor and mediator?51:51 – Can a Catholic morally officiate a protestant wedding?…

5/2/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:09:18 – During the period we’re suffering with Christ, he reveals beautiful things to us. He has revealed to me a small prayer.13:54 – Suffering is what drew me towards the Catholic faith and away from Protestantism.16:18 – My wife and I separated for about 3.5 years and there was a lot of suffering involved. I was the cause of it. I went to confession. I look at it as the 3.5 years was a sort of penance as I went through a lot of growth in that time. We got back together after that time.21:39 – I had an experience about 13 years ago where my finger was partially amputated. I decided to offer up my suffering for my husband who wasn’t Catholic. He came into the Church 2 years later. Is this an example of redemptive suffering?33:35 – How can I get a hold of Salvifici Doloris by JPII?36:17 – My wife and I went through a large disagreement on adopting. I was considering moving out when I came across St. Teresa of Calcutta’s teaching on suffering that changed my whole outlook.45:08 – In Psalms it says, “You are the potter, we are the clay.” I think that’s what our entire lives are and that sometimes he’s going to use suffering for that.51:10 – My family has shared some suffering and miracles have come out of it. Resources Mentioned:https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/1984/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_11021984_salvifici-doloris.html…

5/2/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:14:38 – At the beginning of the mass, the priest says he’s offering up the holy sacrifice of the mass. I thought only Jesus offered up the mass so what does it mean when the priest says this?17:01 – Do I qualify for making a podcast? I am a practicing Catholic, but I’m not yet baptized.22:03 – Do you have any advice on prayer? I tend to get very distracted but want to listen and get answers.28:50 – I am a fan of combat sports like MMA. I saw a video of Fr. Mike Schmitz saying it’s a sin. I don’t see anything in the catechism about it so is it totally sinful or only parts of it?32:31 – We follow God before we follow men. Do you have any direct verses that point to this?37:23 – How old is the Latin Rite? I’ve seen some sources say it’s from the 13th century and some say it’s much older.41:47 – In the book of Tobit, Raphael says he’s the son of multiple people. What does it mean when he’s just an angel and not the son of anyone?44:31 – How can we reconcile 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 with the immortality of the soul?48:38 – I am a convert to Catholicism. I’m disappointed in the way the Catholic Church is going along with things like transgenderism. What are your thoughts on it?51:10 – How can we speak about church hierarchy who may be offending Jesus and Church doctrine without offending Jesus and the priesthood itself? Resources Mentioned:https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/saving-judith-and-tobithttps://catholic.cafe/2020/01/21/angel-pretends-he-is-azariah/…

5/1/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:30:54 – Do you see any parallels between Mormonism and Islam?35:18 – I found the Osmonds to be a strong family. As a Catholic, can I still admire this Mormon family. 42:36 – Do Mormons believe Jesus was an Angel? 45:00 – Did you ever hear of any miracles in the LDS church?46:38 – Do I need to get Baptized again when entering the Catholic Church from Mormonism?50:33 – Do you findMormon women more stressed because of arequirement to server from the church? …

4/29/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:06:38 – I am not Catholic because I grew up as aLutheran.16:20– Why does Rome accept the apostolic succession of the Roman Catholic Church, but not Anglican Church?21:29 – I am Anglican and struggle with the intercession of the Saints and praying to Mary? 33:45 – I am not Catholic because the priest at my church denied me reconciliation after not attending enough RCIA classes. 45:41 – I am not Catholic because I struggle Papal supremacy.…

4/28/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:01:30 – While I was praying my rosary, it broke. Does this mean anything?05:07 – Could 1 John 5:7 be used as evidence for the Trinity in scripture?14:16 – How can I become an apologist?18:40 – Why are the angels fighting in Revelation 12? And is that describing something current?22:33 – How would you prove to a protestant that the woman in Genesis 3:15 is Mary?29:53 – Does the Church have any literature on the topic of why men are leaders in the Church and the home?35:13 – Is there historical evidence of dragons? Is it possible that they are what we currently think of as the dinosaurs?45:23 – Is it required to have your first reconciliation before your first Communion? Are we supposed to have a CCD program at our parish for this?48:32 – Is it better for an atheist to come to believe in some kind of God even if they don’t get all the way to the Christian God?…

4/28/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:24 – My Catholic son married a non-denominational Christian who’s trying to get him to raise their kids. What can we do?15:08 – I went to the Ark Encounter in Kentucky recently, and they showed dinosaurs on the ark. How does that, and the extremely literal interpretation of Genesis they took, fit in with the Catholic view?28:29 – What was the first Catechism officially accepted by the Church?30:47 – Was it a sin for me to be the best man at a non-Catholic wedding?34:18 – Did the war between the faithful angels and the fallen angels take place in heaven or on earth?43:40 – What kind of fruit was on the tree of knowledge of good and evil?47:58 – I’ve heard from some non-Catholic sources that the Council of Rome didn’t set the Canon of Scripture. Is that true?51:32 – Could the Catholic Church end up revising its declaration that Anglican orders are null and void?…

4/27/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:30 – I had a family member convert to fundamentalism. They typically tend to run away from their problems and look for the next new thing. How do I bring them back to the Catholic faith in which they were raised?12:32 – Taking into account evolution, at what point in time was our race “human enough” to engulf the soul and spirit so we could start partaking with God? Also, is there a point during fermentation of grape juice in which it is considered fit for consecration? Why aren’t we able to use grape juice like Protestants?22:33 – Are indulgences just shortcuts to heaven? How are they ok?40:26 – Why do we call on Mary as a particular apparition in certain prayers rather than just calling on her as a whole?48:51 – Is it wrong to refuse the blood of Jesus at Mass when offered due to germs on the cup?52:13 – What did God really mean by telling Adam and Eve to not eat from the tree of knowledge? What is the true meaning of the tree of knowledge? Did each of these things have deeper meaning?…

4/27/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:17:12 – I have debated with people that deny Mary is the new Ark of the Covenant due to how holy the old Ark was. What would be some good questions for me to ask them to get their minds going?29:18 – What is the Catholic Church’s stance on editing baby genes for things like down syndrome?33:55 – I have seen an image of Our Lady and it seems like she has a scar on her right cheek. Are you familiar with this image and do you have any information on it?36:54 – I’ve found Protestants online saying that the shepherds in Jesus’ time were Levitical shepherds that took care of sheep used in a sacrifice. They also say the cave where Jesus was born was where sacrificial lambs were kept so it was spotless. Why haven’t I heard these things in Catholic tradition?44:18 – What is the trinity and did it exist before Jesus descended onto Earth?…

4/26/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:05:45 – Why do we say that Jesus was crucified under Pontius Pilot in the Creed?13:18 – If a gay couple can offer a good well balanced homelife why would the Church’s teaching be relevant anymore?23:01 – What are your thoughts on the bible claim that few go to heaven, and many go to hell?32:58 – Matthew 5:27, Dennis Prager said that this quote is mistranslated, and the term is not actually “lust” but instead “covet.” Is this true?40:30 – You wrote an article that said that not everything in the bible is historically accurate. Could you expound on that?46:04 – Have you ever run into an argument that would try to discredit the papacy and the name change of Peter?51:03 – How can we claim that Moses was a prophet since in Numbers he was so violent?…

4/26/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:03:14 – If my son is incapable of committing mortal sin, does he still have to go to confession?07:57 – Why wasn’t St. Peter arrested for cutting off the soldier’s ear?16:43 – What is the biblical evidence for Mary’s bodily assumption?30:35 – What are your issues with sola scriptura?33:47 – What was the purpose of bringing Lazarus back to life? Where was Lazarus while he was dead?42:16 – I’ve read Early Church was the Catholic Church and now I want to read the original documents. Which collection of writings do you recommend me reading?48:48 – How do I respond to my atheist friends that say the apostles experience mass hysteria after Jesus’ death?…

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4/24/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:07:34 – I’m struggling with family members who are in a same sex relationship, especially with kids around. Now they are adopting a child. Should I be more welcoming?16:00 – I disagree with some of Joe’s points on the resurrection that he made on Shameless Popery. Could you clarify?23:20 – Wouldn’t it be better for the Church to relax the strictness on the seal of confession if it would help save people?31:05 – Is it proper for a lay person to start the Agnus Dei. Is there a rule that says you can start the mass not singing but can change it halfway through the mass and start singing?37:56 – I’ve been told I need an annulment. It’s causing me great anxiety. Why would I need one?45:11 – Why would God allow John the Baptist to be beheaded?48:59 – I’m curious about the contradiction of ecumenism. Can you clarify?…

4/22/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:31:49 – How do you talk family who are a part of the LGBT community about coming back to the faith?36:17 – Thank you for having this topic. What you’re talking about has really struck a chord with me.48:26 – I’m falling into a lot of sexual sin and go to confession weekly but I feel like I’m abusing the sacrament. I don’t feel like I’m gaining traction. What can I do?52:25 – How can we support those entering the Catholic Church who are LGBT?…

4/21/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:11:29 – Are you familiar with the deification of Mary? Is this a Protestant teaching?14:03 – How do I overcome my fear of exorcist movies? I really want to watch Nefarious now.20:20 – Can I pray with a Jehovah Witness since we don’t know which God they’re praying to?22:44 – What’s the justification for the death penalty?31:15 – Why doesn’t the Church make the Feast of the Annunciation a Holy Day of Obligation?34:25 – what’s the argument against the claim that Jesus might have been the Messiah but wasn’t divine?40:35 – What are the differences between experiencing a conversion like Paul vs like Peter?44:18 – Genealogy of Jesus in Matthew. Why does it follow Joseph’s line if that’s not his blood?48:10 – Why would categorize nudity in the Pope Exorcist a near occasion of sin?52:18 – Are health problems a punishment from God?…

4/21/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:40:25 – How do you work through being physically apart for long periods of time?46:35 – How should I encourage my parents to do a marriage wellness check since they see it as taboo?49:27 – What should a couple who is doing well spiritually do to take it to the next level?52:49 – My husband has a lot of spiritual issues and I feel as though he takes it out on me. What can I do? …

4/20/2023 • 0

4/20/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:42:19 – The IMF came out with news that they have a global currency called the “Unicoin”. Are Catholics supposed to be compliant with any totalitarian rules regarding central currency?49:14 – I read an article today that Pope Francis is giving a relic of the ‘True Cross’ to King Charles as a coronation present. What are your thoughts on this?…

4/19/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:05:24 – Canon 932 seems like it says that Mass needs to be in a sacred place unless out of necessity. With this in mind, would it be licit for a priest to celebrate mass on a hike?12:10 – What is the process of getting a spiritual director?16:45 – I’m going to start RCIA soon. How do you recommend me leaving my Lutheran community?21:29 – What are your thoughts on the claim that Paul and Peter didn’t write their letters?35:41 – What happens if someone that is connected to an evil spirit tries to enter a blessed building?41:04 – What’s the difference between spirit and soul?46:15 – What is the role of lay people as spiritual directors?51:07 – Does God have a sense of humor? Is there evidence of this in the bible?…

4/19/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:21:45 – I work with a nurse’s association that has a sister group in Nigeria. I met some of them at a conference and were later kidnapped and no longer heard from again.31:05 – 29 years ago was the Rwandan genocide. With that, what is the Nigerian government to prevent a repeat of that?42:57 – What is the response from the Nigerian military when handling these kidnappings?…

4/18/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:13:05 – Catholic Answers and St. Paul have changed my life so thank you both!16:35 – I always pray with people whenever they are in need and going through tough times.20:06 – I’m returning to the Catholic faith. Do you have any recommendations on where to start?23:55 – I share my faith by giving medals to people.33:08 – How do I explain the Trinity to kids?42:38 – Is there a course one can take in order to go out and evangelize?46:26 – What’s a good way to evangelize with the Divine Mercy?…

4/18/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:13 – Why do Orthodox celebrate Easter one week late?05:33 – My friend is convinced that there is a class of spirits that aren’t demons. How do I refute this?11:44 – Without wanting to know the future, is it possible to have a conversation with God through the bible?17:25 – Can you clarify what adultery is? Especially since Jesus intensified the teaching.20:52 – Is it a sin to not immediately do your penance after confession?23:30 – I’m considering joining the third order Franciscans. Is it ok to not disclose cannabis use for medical purposes?30:23 – Carolina Catholic Radio App… How can Our Lady help us today?34:30 – How can I better trust that God is speaking to me with so many saints and devotions to Mary?38:10 – Why is the earth referred to as a she in the Exultet prayer?42:52 – The writer of Hebrews says the spirits of the just are made perfect. How are they made perfect?46:21 – Can a married Catholic couple be unequally yoked?49:23 – Is it allowed for the priest to elevate the ciborium during the consecration instead of a single host?51:18 – Was there ever a woman who became pope?51:48 – Would you say that the book by Fr. John Harvey is still a good book to read on hom*osexuality?53:01 – I had a friend argue that in Acts of the Apostles, the dividing up there belongs was an early evidence and support for socialism. How do I respond?…

4/17/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:23:08 – Does the CCC talk about when you can resume consuming what you fasted from during advent and lent?30:44 – Is the bible timeline still available?42:00 – How does one square Jesus being the only way to heaven vs no salvation outside the Church?45:42 – I’m Protestant. What should a person who is baptized do to turn to God after they have turned away? Should they be re-baptized?49:42 – How can Jesus not know things temporally, like who touched him when healing power went out from him, but knows everything because he is outside of time?…

4/15/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:06:26 – Is our view of purgatory similar to the Jewish perspective?11:14 – My sister believes that everyone goes to heaven because no one can say no to God. How do I refute that?18:41 – If we are made in the image and likeness of God, but Jesus came in a lot later in history, then how is that possible?21:29 – If we are not judged by good works but by faith and the CCC says faith is a gift from God, then how can we be judged for a gift that we have not received?29:00 – How can Zachariah be in the priesthood while being of advanced age if the Levitical priesthood is restricted to 30-50 years old?32:07 – 2 Tim 3:16. How can you say that purgatory perfects you when the bible says that the bible perfects you?36:35 – Gen 1:27 What is the image and likeness of God?41:22 – How do we justify not allowing spreading ashes of loved ones but being okay with separating relics across the world?45:40 – The bible says only the humble and meek will enter heaven. What advice do you give to become humble and meek?50:25 – If God is outside of time, did he make people knowing they were going to suffer in hell for eternity?52:50 – What is the purpose of canonizing men and women saints?…

4/14/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:04:50 – How did the animals on Noah’s ark reproduce without deformities?10:07 – I am a new Catholic and am drawn to the Latin Mass but the community is not very welcoming. What can we do to be more relevant in our services and be welcoming to newcomers.21:04 – We get frustrated with our parishes for not doing things and sometimes we have to do them on our own.29:02 – I’m a revert. How do I become a better apologist? How do I respond to the claim that Catholics aren’t Christians?34:58 – A priest said that the teaching on hom*osexuality will evolve and in 50 years will be accepted. Is this true?44:15 – How do I talk to my protestant brother about sola scriptura without being confrontational?…

4/14/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:1:00 – Update on the Catholic Answers magazine28:51 – Why isn’t there more media promotion for things that build our faith? Things like Bible in a Year, The Chosen, etc.36:37 – I think gestures speak volumes when it comes to Eucharistic Revival.45:04 – I find it disheartening that people don’t want to hear the truth and the constant bashing of formal religion.48:00 – Remembering Dr. Kevin Vost.…

4/13/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:01:37 – Would everything have played out the way it did whether Mary had said yes or no?12:54 – Can 2 year olds be confirmed?17:01 – I’m protestant considering conversion but I’m having a lot of trouble with Mary being the Queen of heaven. Can you help clarify42:30 – What’s a good way to explain Transubstantiation to a Lutheran pastor?…

4/13/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:12:20 – A relative was recently baptized but during the rite, the priest said the wrong name. Would this invalidate the sacrament?16:29 – I’m returning to the faith and I recently went to confession. The priest gave me an unusual penance. Do I have to complete it? What should I do?24:20 – Why are there two melodies for the Tantum Ergo? What’s the difference?30:38 – What were the temporal limits of Jesus?34:23 – Is it bad to take communion at an Episcopalian church?38:25 – Why aren’t Catholics supposed to go to a wedding on the beach? What’s the origin of that?44:54 – What is your favorite prayer to say when you feel down?47:15 – Is there a line that priests have when criticizing the pope?51:42 – If the devil hadn’t fallen, would there still be sin?…

4/12/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:07:47 – How is the Catholic Church the first church if there was no Catholic Church till the Great Schism around 1050 AD?16:04 – J. Warner Wallace uses Origen and other early Church sources as evidence against the Perpetual Virginity of Mary. What’s the response to that?21:52 – Are we allowed to use the earth for our own benefit or only use it for God’s glory?30:10 – What are the exceptions to being able to go to weddings that are generally scandalous for a Catholic to attend?34:28 – How was it possible for one pope to override a previous one specifically in the event of the suppression of the Jesuit?36:26 – John 20:17, Why does Jesus Make a distinction between his God and Mary’s God? Why doesn’t Jesus let Mary touch him?41:10 – What is Soli Deo Gloria and how could I talk to Protestant about it?44:26 – How is Transubstantiation taken from scripture?48:12 – A priest said that Moses actually parted the Reed Sea, not the Red Sea. He also said that Marian intercession wasn’t invented until the black plague. Are these things true?53:05 – When is the need for universal acceptance of the Church properly applied?…

4/12/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:15:58 – Is the fact that Mary went to prepare Jesus’ body 3 days after his death evidence against the resurrection?21:23 – In Paul’s letters to Timothy, what is the meaning of the laying of hands?23:41 – Is it scandalous for me to attend a civil wedding if the people getting married haven’t finalized an annulment?31:07 – A friend of mine visited Rome and said “it says a lot about a religion when the streets are made of gold” referring to the Vatican. How should I respond to that?36:52 – Lev 27:29 Could you explain the harsh consequence if a person is rejected in their vote of offering?40:57 – St. Alphonsus Liguori says all graces flow through Mary. Is that true?47:40 – Why didn’t the rabbi’s take note and cause a stir when Jesus was circumcised if Simeon knew he was the Messiah?…

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4/6/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:04:22 – What can I tell my mom who makes comments about hypothetically wanting to be taken off life support instead of suffering?13:39 – Who really was Mary Magdalene? The woman who was delivered from demons or the woman caught in adultery?15:39 – Regarding Pope Francis’ recent statements on the TLM and German bishops. It seems imprudent with how he handles both situations? What can we lay people do in a situation like this?19:41 – Can a person change one’s confirmation name?22:05 – Mt 27:52-53. It seems like a singular event and why isn’t it recorded in the other gospels?24:37 – My friend recently converted to Christianity. How do I explain to my friend the need to confess our sins to a priest?32:11 – Sorry but Jesus didn’t create the Catholic Church. Show me in the Bible please. He told his disciples to go spread the Good News.39:13 – Is it possible for a demon to intercept a petition prayer?44:43 – Is the Easter Vigil Mass mandatory to attend?46:29 – How would one respond to the claim that you’re not supposed to baptize babies because Jesus was baptized at 30?50:02 – How specific does a person need to be in the confessional? If you remember a sin while the priest is giving absolution, what should you do?…

4/6/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:19:42 – I don’t suffer well. I’m not very good at offering it up. What does that properly look like when you’re going through it?29:33 – Can you clarify what it means to offer it up?38:10 – I’m used to suffering but I’m not used to accepting God’s good love due to the Trauma43:01 – Your answer to the first question really helped clarify so much for me. Where can I find more resources?47:22 – It’s good to ask God why we suffer.…

4/5/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:10:35 – Can you help me understand salvation history especially regarding substitutionary atonement?22:00 – My protestant friend claims that Catholics put Mary and the saints above God. I’m a convert and I just want some clarification.25:08 – Is the Aramaic word God Allah?35:35 – Why does the gospel of John not have the institution narrative?43:12 – How did Joseph and Mary deal with temptation if they didn’t have concupiscence?47:00 – How do we counter the claim that the parable of the wheat and the weeds is evidence for double predestination?51:18 – Could the church have made the change that they did at Vatican 2 without having an ecumenical council?…

4/5/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:06:14 – What is accidental glory?13:11 – St. Paul refers to people alive as saints. A protestant argued that this was evidence for once saved always saved. How do I refute this?19:50 – I’m protestant and am considering converting to Catholicism. I was married to 2 married Muslim men and now I’m married to a Jewish man. What would I have to do to convert?29:18 – I’ve seen the Latin mass in the news a lot and who has authority to celebrate it. Do priests who travel from diocese to diocese have authority to celebrate it?32:34 – I’m listening to the Bible and a Year podcast and have a question about Joshua. Why were the Israelites ordered to leave no Canaanite alive? How can we believe in a good God knowing this?37:48 – Why do we pray in the apostles’ creed that our bodies will be in heaven? Isn’t it clear that we know that there are only two bodies in heaven, Mary and Jesus?44:21 – How does one apply indulgences in real life?52:16 – What’s the rule for going to Mass this Friday since it’s both Good Friday and First Friday?…

4/4/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:04:53 – On Sunday the priest talked about Palm Sunday; that some people who welcomed Jesus were also the ones who condemned him. Why was there such a change in viewing Jesus?07:50 – In the Penguins Classic version of City of God, the author of the forward states “St. Augustine showed typical signs of someone on the verge of metanoia” What are those signs?12:58 – Why did God harden the heart of people in the bible?17:00 – Can Catholics attend protestant worship services?23:50 – We had a situation where the mass couldn’t be completed. I had a question about how they concluded it was appropriate.31:58 – Why does Jesus put his hands on the blind man twice in order to heal him? Why not just once?35:50 – I’m considering converting. Will I still be able to serve and play guitar at protestant services?45:01 – Why can’t God create another god?50:06 – Is it okay to take communion twice in one day?…

4/4/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:09:12 – Did anyone in the early church interprets Matthew 16:18-19 as referring to anything other than Peter?16:58 – There were African Martyrs who were a mix of Catholics and Anglicans. Would we Catholics consider those Anglicans as saints in heaven?20:02 – How does confession work?29:50 – Is it okay to receive communion if you have doubts about some teachings of the Church?35:42 – I’m Protestant. How does the Magisterium get the interpretation of scripture right as opposed to protestant pastors and churches?44:21 – I have some very anti-Catholic friends. They say that the Paul VI Hall in the Vatican is satanic because it has the shape of a snake. How do I debunk it?49:30 – Is it okay to wear a zodiac symbol necklace?…

4/3/2023 • 0

Cy and Karlo are joined by two listeners for the game show.…

4/1/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered06:27 – According to National Catholic Register, you don’t have to meet the three usual conditions of a plenary indulgence in order to receive an apostolic pardon, provided you have a regular prayer life. Is this accurate?12:40 – I’m a weekly adorer and a cradle Catholic. As I get older I’ve become more aware of my sinful nature and I’m beginning to receive communion less and less. I’m starting to really struggle with this obstacle.17:50 – I’m troubled by whether Catholics have to care about climate change if the world’s going to end anyway.28:49 – I’ve heard the Catholic Church teaches social justice, and I’m not sure how to agree with that.44:33 – Why would God ask Moses to build a bronze serpent if the serpent is the symbol of Satan?49:19 – One of my family members thinks the world is going to end. He claims that there will be 3 days of darkness and the only candles that will light will be made of beeswax. Are you familiar with this apparition?…

3/31/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:03:46 – My son’s future sister-in-law is a nun, does she have to wear her habit to the wedding?10:52 – Did Mary need to be baptized and did she get baptized?15:28 – If annulment means a marriage is invalid, what does that mean for the time the couple spent together?18:34 – Hypothetically if there was a medicine created that allowed you to live forever, should you take it as a Catholic?30:00 – In the Baptist tradition they bring people to Jesus through the roman’s road. What do we do in the Catholic Church to bring someone to a relationship with Jesus before bringing them to RCIA?36:09 – Are there any places where Paul teaches eternal conscious torment as an understanding of hell?46:54 – how is it that the Jews could stone people if they were not allowed to do capital punishment?…

3/31/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:03:19 – What should I do if someone who I know hasn’t received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion receives communion at Mass?13:33 – How do I talk to friends who believe in the rapture?28:27 – Should I still wear a wedding ring for a marriage outside of the church?35:25 – In Genesis it says “let us make man in our image”, who is the “us”?46:47 – What is the blue, purple, scarlet stuff mentioned in Exodus? Specifically, what is “stuff”?…

3/30/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:07 – getting my marriage blessed by the church, should i go through the premarital counseling process?07:22 – is it always a mortal sin to smoke mamajuana? Resource: https://www.catholic.com/video/what-is-the-churchs-position-on-marijuana 11:26 – What is your advice for discerning marriage with someone who comes from a family with a history of divorce and how to talk to potential children about divorce?15:29 – what is a sin against the Holy Spirit? Resource: https://www.catholic.com/audio/caf/what-is-the-sin-against-the-holy-spirit19:28 – What do we do with used bibles and rosaries?22:31 – how do you approach the question from non-Catholics about asking for the saints intercession?29:55 – does Father find it difficult to live out his priestly vocation not living in community with fellow priests?34:58 – Why is it a sin to smoke mamajuana but not drink alcohol?39:58 – how can someone in heaven look down on a sinful person– does that taint the glory of heaven?46:24 – commenting on the power of praying for Mary’s intercession48:08 – if an adult is not baptized why should they wait for Easter versus getting baptized right away? Why can (but shouldn’t) a lay person baptize someone else?…

3/30/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:06:30 – What’s the difference between illicit and valid? Would a grandparent baptizing a grandchild without the parent’s knowledge be invalid or illicit?12:05 – In the Didache, why does it mean when it says that priests and bishops are elected?18:00 – My coworker is a divorced Catholic and always says that she will never be able to receive communion. Is this true?22:05 – How do you deal with a situation in which someone is at the point of death and cannot communicate with them. Is it ok to baptize them?28:59 – I’m joining the Church on Easter but I’ve been struggling a lot lately. Why does God let the devil attack us like that? Resource: https://www.ncregister.com/blog/we-need-to-talk-to-converts-about-spiritual-attack34:44 – My non Catholic mother-in-law is encouraging my grandchildren to go to any church as long as they get to know God. How do I handle this situation?43:54 – I’m a confirmation sponsor for someone this coming Easter. Is there any way it could be invalidated?48:56 – When are we supposed to bring the palms back to the Church to be used for the following Ash Wednesday?50:22 – Luke 22 why does Jesus tell his followers to sell everything and buy a sword but then later tells Peter not to use it?…

3/29/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:02:29 – Regarding two people who have divorced and remarried and now live as brother and sister. What is the Church’s position on receiving communion? Is this a temporary arrangement that needs to be resolved by separation. What does scandal mean in this situation?12:14 – Do you think it’s important to consider false flag heresies in the secular world?20:27 – How does God exact his judgment, particularly in the Old Testament?32:17 – What is the relationship between salvation and good works?42:57 – What does it mean to carry your own cross?51:54 – Is it possible that God can appear to us by appearing as a random person?…

3/29/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:03:20 – Has any council tried to preemptively stop heresy?07:43 – What would be the absolute minimum a person would need to do to be considered a practicing Catholic?16:58 – Do you have any primary resource for confession in the early Church?21:00 – God gave Mary the name Yeshua but the Catholic Church uses the name Jesus. Why doesn’t the Church use the right name if names are so powerful?31:46 – In Hebrews, it talks about Jesus entering the temple once and for all. What was the purpose of that? Would the offering stop during the second coming since he wouldn’t be there anymore?39:45 – John 20:7 What is the significance behind Jesus folding his head cloth?41:56 – Does God want people to live in peace or do all roads lead to the cross?48:23 – John McArthur made claims against Mother Teresa that she had Hindu imagery in her hospital. What’s the Catholic rebuttal? …

3/28/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:19:55 – What are the stations after the resurrection? What are your thoughts on them?23:36 – What are the origins of the stations of the cross?32:25 – The stations helped me when my husband was diagnosed with cancer and passed away.37:02 – Was the scourging at the pillar common for all crucifixion or was it unique to Jesus?43:22 – What does it mean to lead the stations at one’s parish?…

3/28/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:19:47 – Does the Catholic Church teach that Noah’s ark really happened and are we all descendants from those 6 humans?29:47 – Are we all descendants from a common ancestor?44:04 – I want to make a distinction between evolution and natural selection?…

3/27/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:07:07 – Why did Jesus pick John and James to witness the Transfiguration?12:47 – Jesus made a strong statement towards Judas “better not to have been born.” What is your interpretation of that verse?19:57 – We hear that all the angels and saints are always present at Mass. What does that look like on a practical level since Mass is happening across the world?28:46 – Constantine founded Catholicism, and he was a pagan sun god worshiper.32:45 – If a Catholic couple is civilly married but only one of them wants to get married in the Church, what are their options?37:19 – At my parish they are introducing a new model where there is no longer a pastor. They will put a lay person in charge. What is your view on this?43:09 – Why did the Transfiguration happen? Was it in any way related to Jesus’ Baptism since those are the only 2 places God speaks?46:29 – Without the act of betrayal of Jesus, would the passion have happened? Is his life an example of the consequences of free will?50:10 – Jesus’ greeting towards Nathaniel seemed light-hearted. Does this affect the Catholic Church and how they view Nathaniel?…

3/25/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:13:26 – you give me advice on how to successfully discuss these matters with someone who is having a crisis of faith and trying to make Christianity fit with the gay lifestyle?20:32 – Could people living in a publicly known same-sex relationship serve in public ministry like lectoring?30:49 – It feels as though the bigotry of the Catholic faith is a cause for the high suicide rate in the gay community. Where is the compassion for these people?40:07 – What are your thoughts on Catholic ministries that support all aspects of the LGBT lifestyle?46:24 – How do I relate and love my son who lives out his SSA while holding my ground?52:34 – I have SSA and what made it difficult for me to return to the faith was by how mean Catholics were, especially online. What advice can you give so we can welcome people?…

3/24/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:04:48 – How would you respond to the claim that the Church has tried to keep the bible from people?15:21 – Is there a book that gives a summary of the major theological differences and mainline protestant denominations?19:33 – Should you genuflect every time to enter or exit a pew?22:43 – Judges in the bible sometimes punish others don’t. Which of those are the most just?30:40 – Good Friday and First Friday fall on the same day. Since there is no mass that day how does this affect our obligations?34:41 – What’s the purpose of the St. Michael medal?42:46 – Can you elaborate on your previous comment that the new Mass is just a translation of the old?46:48 – If a person is made in a lab, will that person have a soul?52:17 – Is purgatory the same as Sheol, Gahanna, and limbo?…

3/24/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:03:33 – Is it immoral to sell one’s blood plasma?6:57 – Is it ok for a woman to be a surrogate for her sister?13:55 – If God never says no to our prayers, and we pray for someone not to die but they do anyway. Does God fulfill those prayers by taking that person to heaven?19:44 – I’m trying to return to the Catholic Church. I’m struggling to understand praying to Mary and statues. Can you help me comprehend it?24:43 – Where in the bible does it say that one could drink poison and not be affected? Since we are not supposed to take it literally, What is the real meaning of the verse?35:26 – Could Romeo and Juliet’s marriage actually have taken place?41:14 – Is it necessary under the pain of sin, to call out blasphemy or people who use the Lord’s name in vain?44:06 – I’ve had someone bring me communion for 6 weeks now. Recently she has been coming during lunch time. What’s the rule on taking communion with food in this circ*mstance?47:01 – I have 3 protestant roommates that want a deeper connection with Christ. How do I best present the Catholic faith as the best option?49:16 – What do Catholics believe that they need in order to have eternal life?…

3/23/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:05:19 – I’m struggling connecting and loving a God setting up things how he wants and having no input from us.18:55 – Slavery in the bible. Why isn’t it more clear in condemning it?29:12 – I want to ask about opulence in the Catholic Church.36:28 – the Western Schism is a big obstacle. How does the Church explain the multiple popes42:44 – I don’t think transubstantiation is possible because I don’t believe in substances.47:52 – Jesus says you are not supposed to give anything up until you make amends with others. Do Catholics ignore this teaching?…

3/23/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:05:18 – Eastern Catholicism seems like they follow the theology of Orthodox and not the west.12:13 – The Church’s stance on capital punishment bothers me.23:03 – I’m Protestant, when do Catholics actually make time for the bible?36:29 – I’ve always had a problem with kids not being able to be baptized if the parents are not practicing Catholics.46:58 – My friend’s obstacle to returning to the Church is because the Church did not grant him an annulment. He thinks it’s because he didn’t want to pay $3000 for the process.…

3/22/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:01:59 – I think 1 Cor. 3:15 is not actually evidence for purgatory as Catholics claim. What’s your response?14:11 – I’m Protestant, I notice a lot of ads to respond to protestants but are there any initiatives by Catholics to call for reunification with us?29:55 – Why did God create predator animals that cause death and suffering?37:30 – I’m in the middle of getting an annulment. What do I do if we can’t prove that my former husband was baptized?44:06 – Do Catholics speak in tongues in their Church services?47:46 – St. Therese of Lisieux said that people go to purgatory for not believing enough in God’s mercy. What are your thoughts on this?…

3/22/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:06:30 – What does a scapular do?08:47 – For an ecumenical council to be ecumenical does it need the majority of the world’s bishops to be valid?15:37 – Is there a specific time in the gospel where the apostles received holy orders?18:22 – How do I explain to my non-Catholic wife why we pray for the dead even though we don’t know where they ended up?28:10 – Is it appropriate to have a baby shower on the Saturday before Easter?32:38 – Is it possible for someone to enter into a vocation that God didn’t intend for them? What would be the results of that?37:05 – When are Joe’s books going to be available in audio format?41:30 – I heard that St. Patrick was schizophrenic because he heard voices. Is this true?47:18 – When Christ quotes Psalm 22 on the cross, did those mocking him know he was quoting it?50:51 – The Catechism says God created all of creation to show his glory. Who was he showing it to if there was nothing there?…

3/21/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:09:02 – Is the situation in Germany going to permeate into the Church in the US?18:54 – How do you get over being treated wrong in the Church?30:18 – I’m a huge fan of Dcn Harold and I wanted to know if you plan to visit New Jersey?33:25 – How do I talk to my daughter since I feel there is a divide happening between us due to our opposing views on abortion?51:22 – My wife and I teach marriage prep. I wanted to share some of the struggles that these young couples have with the Church’s teaching.…

3/21/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:07:54 – Does the bible tell us if we can be certain that someone goes to heaven?11:47 – What is your favorite book of the bible? What is your favorite verse of the bible?15:19 – The bible says one receives a crown in heaven. Does one get a crown if one has to pass through purgatory first?18:54 – Are plenary indulgences in the bible and how do they relate to purgatory?22:35 – Does the bible tell us to confess our sins to a priest?35:48 – How do I respond to a protestant who makes a distinction between Petra and Petros when talking about Peter’s papal authority?43:19 – How do I reply to Jehovah Witnesses?47:24 – Does the Catholic bible have passages about the rich man in Luke 16? Was Lazarus in the bosom of Abraham?52:11 – Why do Catholics believe what they do about Mary?…

3/20/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:06:14 – What is the Catholic response to the accusation that the church is a “revamped/updated” version of Judaism?11:11 – How did the Apostles know what to say after the Last Supper? How do we know that their words do indeed consecrate the host?18:22 – I had a mass said by my priest at Christmastime for a late term abortionist that just started a business last year. When the priest says the mass, it’s for their intentions but I don’t want their intentions honored. How does that work, and does it need to be changed?22:30 – My mother-in-law is not Catholic, and my wife is a convert. My mother-in-law insists on her ashes being split when she passes away. Would going to her funeral knowing this be condoning the splitting of her ashes?24:31 – In the Our Father we say “…and lead us not into temptation…” Jesus says in the bible “a kingdom divided against itself cannot stand.” Why do we ask Christ not to lead us into temptation if he wouldn’t do so in the first place?29:44 – I’m a protestant and want to go to mass and start RCIA. Can you explain why there is so much disagreement in the church about the Latin Mass and the Novus Ordo Mass?37:40 – Is there a connection between the skull cap and the Jewish yarmulke? Also, what’s the significance of the large cap the pope wears?42:25 – Why do I feel like I’m demanding things from God when praying certain prayers? For example, “…lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.”44:51 – I confessed that I had an “impure thought” and the priest asked me to tell him what exactly that impure thought was. If that ever happened again, am I obligated to tell him that?48:13 – We have rules and regulations but are never encouraged to bring back fallen away Catholics. Why is that never addressed by the clergy and how can we approach this better?51:38 – What’s the difference between Lourdes water and holy water? Is there a difference between blessing yourself and blessing a room with either?…

3/18/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:17:40 – Sometimes people do things that they did not intend but had the same consequence. And It was something they should have known. How does that fit into this calculus?25:06 – I tried to forgive my father but hung up on him. He then passed away. How do I forgive myself for that?35:38 – Do you find it important to not detract from someone’s dignity when making light of something?46:10 – I was in the same situation as Jan and I was able to forgive after speaking to my brother.48:59 – My mother and father passed away and the siblings have been having a hard time. My brother won’t forgive me and now doesn’t want anything to do with the family. What can I do?…

3/17/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:07:00 – As a practicing Catholic, can I get ordained as a minister to marry my non-Catholic niece and her fiance?12:00 – What is faith working through charity?17:31 – How can we explain to Jews that the New Covenant fulfills the Jewish law, especially concerning Jesus as the Messiah?22:07 – Are ghosts real?29:46 – Can you recommend any reading that make the case for Catholicism over Orthodoxy?34:45 – Is there an ancient Jewish pre-Christian equivalent to praying to the saints?45:18 – How can I combat relativism in conversations?51:35 – Calvin Robinson is an Anglican who claims that The Anglican Church is the ‘established’ Church. Are you familiar with him and what would that comment mean?…

3/17/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:10:52 – I have visitation every other week. What’s the best thing I can do?14:13 – As a mother, should I be limiting the time my daughter is with my ex who mistreated me?30:01 – When my daughters were growing up, my husband had the idea of disciplining them by having them stand with their arms out like Jesus so they understood what he did for them. What are Dr. Ray’s thoughts on that?33:42 – As a widower, how do I find some balance in parenting when the kids just have me and no mother?41:43 – How important is it for a father to have a sense of humor? Do you think God has a sense of humor?45:17 – I grew up without a father, so what resources do you recommend for me to learn what I missed out on?49:00 – What’s the most difficult part of parenting?…

3/16/2023 • 0

Topics Covered:04:22 – Daylight savings07:32 – With the recent vote by the German bishops and the pope’s comments, is hom*osexuality mainly wrong for the same reasons as adultery?29:50 – What is Pope Francis doing?…

3/16/2023 • 0

Topic Covered:05:31 – Rainn Wilson and Christian villains in the HBO show Last of Us16:50 – Baby announcements29:04 – Chris forgot to mention on important part of show Manifest34:00 – The Flannel Panel is going to Rome!41:20 – Why is no one mentioning Blue Bloods! It shows Catholicism in a good light.43:06 – Spiritual fads. What’s the next mindfulness?…

3/15/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered01:25 – What role did Paul play in ordination? When he laid hands, was it Confirmation or ordination?11:38 – What does it mean for Jesus’ human will if he is incapable of sin?21:49 – Does having same sex attraction forbid one from working in ministries in the Church?34:47 – I struggle with hearing very little about Jesus from Catholics? Can you give advice to a person considering the Catholic faith?42:10 – Are thoughts considered sinful, if you don’t consent to the thought and it just pops into your head?46:48 – Should we pray more than once for a specific request?51:05 – When is it permissible to bless another person as a lay person?…

3/15/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:03:35 – When comparing John 3 and John 6, If infants are called to be in the faith, why don’t we allow infants to take communion in the west?12:30 – What reasons do we have to trust the proto-evangelium of James?19:05 – Why pray for those in purgatory if the point is for them to be there to be purged? Wouldn’t that defeat the purpose?28:00 – I recently heard that only 20% believe in the real presence. How do we talk to people about this and help them better understand?39:02 – If there’s multiple layers to heaven and people are on different layers, can they still interact?44:48 – On a college campus what is the most important thing to share about the Catholic faith to guide them towards God?50:45 – Can a Catholic receive ashes from a non-Catholic ash service? Can you receive ashes more than once? Can a female give ashes? …

3/14/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:12:29 – Is it ethical to consume animals and animal products? Is this taking us away from the true call of Jesus?19:36 – Is it true that the shelf life of a frozen embryo is 5 years?22:11 – What would a couple do with the frozen embryos? Does the Church allow these embryos to go to women who cannot conceive?29:33 – What is gain-of-function research and is it ethical?39:54 – What are your thoughts on printing animal DNA for interplanetary colonization? Would it be ethical?44:55 – Would it be appropriate to have frozen embryos buried with the mother at her death?47:20 – Is Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer licit?…

3/14/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:19:17 – Why did the death of John receive the distinction of being known as the Passion of John the Baptist?23:02 – Could the sign of the cross be traced back to John the Baptist?29:44 – Since Jesus and John were cousins, is it possible for both of them to be in the temple when they were 12 years old?35:43 – Can you tell us about John’s disciples becoming Jesus’ disciples?42:10 – Steve, you will be coming to my area and I just want you to thank you for talking about Jesus and the Eucharist.45:08 – Jesus refers to John as blessed among women. Since this line is also evidence for Mary being sinless, can we also say that John was conceived without sin?47:14 – Jesus said as high as John ranks, he still ranks as low as women. If that’s the case, where does that put me?50:18 – Would Mary have been baptized by John? Were women baptized in general?…

3/13/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:12:10 – I have a problem with hospice use of morphine because it can cause respiratory failure. What are your thoughts on this?17:56 – I’ve considered doing sidewalk counseling. Do you have advice on how to be successful in talking to people?23:18 – I’m a physician. Has anyone who has prescribed the abortion reversal pill been successfully sued? I worry about prescribing it?29:44 – Why are children born disabled?32:27 – Are you aware of the drugs that are used in hospice that can put the patients into a medical coma? It seems like there is incentive to euthanize people.42:26 – What other options are there for Catholics who don’t want any more kids?48:45 – I’ve seen the abuse in hospice care and ended loved ones’ lives. I want to thank you for talking about it.…

3/11/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:03:30 – I’m not Catholic yet because of the lack of evidence for the papacy in the 2nd century.15:28 – The conflicting accounts between Genesis and evolution.22:47 – I’m in RCIA, I’m having a hard time understanding the rosary.28:56 – I was raised Pentecostal and left because of hypocrisy. Now I’m non-denominational. I won’t be Catholic because I don’t get what I need or feel that closeness of Christ.42:35 – Everyone I know that has given up on faith was Catholic. There is no love or redemption. It’s all just rules and worshiping dead saints. Hard pass.46:08 – I became Catholic years ago. I got used to praying the rosary with my church community.49:46 – I don’t see praise and worship in Catholicism.…

3/10/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:01:36 – When someone goes to hell and we pray for them, what happens to these prayers?04:01 – Why did John the Baptist send one of his disciples to find out if Jesus was the messiah if he already knew who Jesus was?07:39 – When Jacob wrestled with an angel, the bible says that God failed to win him over. How could God fail? Am I reading this properly?14:12 – Do the Jews today still believe in praying for the dead?16:37 – What makes a good confession during lent?20:23 – How do we reconcile the historical clues that Judaism and Christianity come from a polytheistic religion?24:06 – Who was Joseph’s first wife before he married Mary?28:51 – What is the significance of the centurion proclamation that Jesus is God at the crucifixion?30:19 – Phil 2:7-9 Why does Paul say that “because of this God greatly exalted him?” The ‘because’ is confusing me.34:31 – Why is it tradition for a woman to take a man’s last name after they get married?44:43 – How much of the 9 choirs of angels is speculation vs Church teaching?49:01 – Why is it a mortal sin to miss Mass on Sundays?52:30 – In Delaware they’re trying to make a priest record confessions and report illegal activity. What are your thoughts on this?…

3/10/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:03:03 – Are things that are spirits that are not persons?10:12 – The Chaplet of Divine Mercy seems impertinent. What does it mean to offer up Jesus to the Father?17:19 – Do we impart importance on the archangels because they are named even when they are lower angels in the hierarchy?22:40 – When one is visiting a different diocese, do we have to follow the dispensations of that diocese or our home diocese?28:50 – I attended a mass with a lot of omitted parts. Was the mass valid and was the consecration valid?34:12 – It’s strange but if holy water is put in a boiling pot or put in a humidifier, are the vapors or droplets still holy?39:21 – Even if I go to confession how can still go to purgatory?44:34 – Jesus says that the gates of destruction are wide. What does this mean? It seems very discouraging?49:00 – If Genesis is allegory, can Mary truly be considered the new Eve?52:30 – In school, some kids don’t believe in God, how do I respond?…

3/9/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:00 – I think there’s a difference between regret and repentance06:43 – I’m Catholic. How should I deepen my faith? Should I still go to RCIA?11:18 – What are the arguments against the question: why would I follow Christianity if Buddhism teaches similar things but are more accepting LGBT people?15:43 – Can you add or take away from the bible?19:35 – I’ve been dealing with shameful behavior and coming to the point of being embarrassed to go to confession. I’ll be receiving Confirmation soon and feel unworthy. Can you give me some advice?29:43 – I’m in RCIA and am trying to evangelize my 14-year-old daughter. Do you have advice on how to help?36:53 – What are your thoughts on RCIA directors who don’t have a good understanding of the faith? How would one approach this?43:20 – My husband and I are considering RCIA. We are a bit uneasy with the things the pastor and teacher say. They seem contrary to the faith. What should we do?51:04 – I was baptized as a baby but wasn’t raised Catholic. I want to fulfill all of my sacraments. How do I go about doing that?…

3/9/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:06:57 – How do I respond to a protestant whose claim against images is saying that the Jews would never have had a statue of Moses in the Temple?16:49 – If we were baptized as babies, would we be able to go through the RCIA program?19:38 – I agree with everything the Church teaches except for papal authority. If the pope were to declare something ex cathedra against scripture. What would happen?24:48 – Do you have to pay to go through RCIA?30:01 – On the past Sunday readings on the Transfiguration. I’ve heard conflicting evidence on which mountain did this occurred. Can you help clarify?33:41 – As a single dad, 41 and having busy life, I’ve started RCIA 3 times in the last 10 years. I’ve never finished and am considering trying online. What are your thoughts?44:09 – If a couple comes into the Church, would their marriage need to be blessed by a priest?47:52 – I have a hard time believing the words in the Creed “for the forgiveness of sins.” How can I get over this?…

3/8/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:02:06 – Will all the people, including the people around the time of Adam and Eve, also be resurrected?07:44 – Regarding NFP, what is the nature of this practice directed to? Is it for getting pregnant or avoiding pregnancy?14:17 – I’m struggling with the teachings of Mary, her Assumption and the painlessness of her childbirth. Can you help bring me some peace?22:58 – Why do Catholics give up meat on Lent but other Christians don’t?29:33 – Can godparents bless their godchildren?31:26 – Is it okay to listen to Catholic mass online more than once a day? Can one receive spiritual communion more than once a day?33:40 – Why can you not give an indulgence to another living person?40:14 – Don’t Transubstantiation, Consubstantiation, Transfiguration, Consubstantial all basically mean the same thing?45:12 – When NFP is undertaken and conception occurs when it will not be implanted, is it justifiable under natural law?50:26 – My Protestant sister claims that the forgiveness of sins Jn 20:23 is past perfect in the Greek. She implied that this was a commission to all and not an apostolic mandate.Resources Mentioned: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/finding-sacrament-confession-in-biblical-grammar…

3/8/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:05:57 – Did Leonardo DaVinci have a vision of an angel in his life?13:30 – As a Catholic do I have to believe that Adam and Eve were real people?19:09 – When Jesus comes back, will he be in a special form?23:31 – On the Glory be prayer. Can you break it down and what it means?34:13 – I’m protestant and am converting. My pastor passed away. Would the Catholic Church teach that he was a heretic?39:38 – What is the Church teaching on what happened to Judas Iscariot?46:16 – How can we say that when the body passes away that we should keep it together, but at the same time we separate relics?52:31 – If Peter was the first pope, then why was he considered the bishop of Antioch?…

3/7/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:09:46 – I’ve been an addict for over 5 years now. Am I missing anything in terms of my faith life? I pray the rosary and go to mass daily.18:07 – I worked for a Christian non-profit where we helped addicts get on their feet. I would always make it a point to tell them not to look back. What do you think about saying that?29:11 – When a person is dating or married to an addict, how do they discern who the real person they are is? Is it ok to break things off without giving them the chance first to get help?35:50 – How can you combat food addiction? You can’t just cut food out completely so I think it’s a different process than being addicted to substances.41:50 – Is all addiction sinful? Is an addiction to something that’s not “bad” still sinful? 46:55 – I’m noticing a lot of similarities between the step program and Ignatian spirituality. Are you aware of any Ignatian programs or retreats that incorporate the step program?48:07 – I’m 68 and currently on a methadone program. Is it worth getting off methadone after being on itfor 30 years? Is it ok to stay on it?53:03 – Is Sr. Ignatia Gavin recognized as one of the starters of Alcoholics Anonymous?…

3/7/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:17:01 – How can the Eucharist solve the problems we have with the division in culture today?30:08 – I don’t think the Eucharist can change the world. I think there’s more that goes into it. I think there’s too much money in everything, including the Church, for the Eucharist to change everything.35:29 – You say the Eucharist awakens our conscience. The bridge to receiving the Eucharist to someone not in the church, however, isn’t a short one. What can we do in the interim to make an argument against Transgenderism?49:22 – Sometimes when people criticize the Church we get a litany of this and that. I think your talking about the Eucharist in terms of changing the culture will really help.…

3/6/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:10:54 – I left the Church because I feel like God was giving me a hard time. I’m Protestant now and I feel like the sin I was committing was that I didn’t have enough faith. I’m considering coming back to the Church. What are your thoughts on this?17:55 – What is the Catholic teaching on salvation? How does it differ from what our protestants believe?22:36 – Act 8:21 Peter rejecting Simon. Today we hear that we should not judge, then how could Peter have done this?36:52 – I couldn’t make a confession when I became Catholic and on the Easter vigil Mass the priest absolved me right in the middle of mass since I approached for a blessing. I received communion. Was this valid?42:53 – Since Ingo Swan was a Scientologist; does it affect the permissibility of remote viewing?50:41 – I wear a cross that someone told me was a Rosicrucian cross. Who are Rosicrucian’s, Is the cross affiliated with them and is it ok to wear them?…

3/4/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:13:42 – What does salvation look like for people that have left the Church due to the sex abuse scandal? Good question20:31 – Jesus says he is the way, the truth and the life. Catholics say the Catholic Church is the way. Is this contradictory?24:20 – Paul says those who call in the name of the Lord will be saved. That which you are proclaiming is false.34:45 – Can you give me 3 of the best reasons to be Catholic and not Orthodox?38:18 – I’m Anglican and faithful. Is your Church saying that I can’t have salvation?45:47 – How do we practically communicate this teaching to ecumenical groups?48:40 – What are your thoughts on the movie Silence and the question on salvation in it?50:33 – Are there any documents prior to the 60’s that show the caveats regarding salvation that we hear about today?…

3/3/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:10:31 – Is a confession valid if a priest forgets to ask you for your act of contrition?13:12 – In the Mass, why do we pray for those who have passed away and those who have fallen asleep? Why separate them?14:36 – If we can pray directly to God why go to a priest for confession?20:34 – I’m a convert and now my son is going through RCIA. He was baptized in a protestant Church. Was it valid? Should he go to confession before receiving communion?32:00 – I’m a new Catholic and just went to adoration for the first time. Why is adoration ok? Should the eucharist be consumed?40:01 – How do we prove polygamy wrong using scripture?47:25 – I’m a non-practicing Catholic and looking to return. I got married and divorced and never had an annulment. I just discovered that my ex-wife filed and was granted an annulment without my knowledge. Would it be in my best interest to have the case reopened to have my testimony on file?52:18 – What is the sin against the Holy Spirit?…

3/3/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:04:19 – What do we Catholics believe about protestants receiving communion at their own churches?07:06 – Where do we get the traditions of Peter being crucified upside down and Veronica wiping the face of Jesus?11:50 – The bible says God is a trinity and also one. Which is it?16:04 – I’m failing to understand how the Eucharist is a sacrifice. Can you help clarify?21:43 – What do we know about the similarities and differences between the Pharisees and Sadducees. What role did they play in the Passion?28:37 – If Adam and Eve didn’t sin, would there still be a heaven?30:47 – I stopped practicing my faith because of the sex abuse many years ago. I’m beginning my return but now I see new abuses. Why were the priests shuffled around?34:31 – How can you tell if a message is coming from God or the devil?41:05 – What happened to Moses and Elijah after the Transfiguration of Jesus?42:59 – The GIRM 199 states that the priests cannot celebrate the Easter vigil mass alone but later 204 it contradicts that. Can you help clarify?44:31 – How do we read the age of people in the Old Testament, especially since some people lived for hundreds of years?51:36 – Why is Mt. 17:21 missing from some bibles?…

3/2/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:01:47 – Why do Catholics believe you can pray to the dead when the bible says the opposite?12:22 – Why does the Church believe that Mary is sinless?18:08 – Were the Assumption of Mary and JP2’s declaration on the male only priesthood fall under ex cathedra?23:00 – Could you help explain why we use relics?32:32 – Why do we use the phrase “Mother of God” instead of “Mother of God Incarnate” in the Hail Mary prayer?43:23 – If you’re in a relationship with someone who is going through RCIA, why do you have to be married to them to be their sponsor?51:52 – Why do we Catholics find it easier to accept scientific discoveries over protestants if we have a lot of the same materials?…

3/2/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:08:45 – How did the Church come up with the idea that Mary was conceived without sin?17:39 – Why does the pope only speak ex cathedra on morals? What exactly is ex cathedra?29:32 – My friend passed away and left her kids behind. Why would God allow that?37:29 – Why do we celebrate Easter when we do? Did we replace Passover with Easter to follow a pagan holiday?44:07 – How many times has ex cathedra been used? And why?47:48 – Is organ donation licit as a Catholic? Why or Why not?50:41 – What does the Church teach about creationism and evolution? What are the boundaries and why?…

3/1/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:01:33 – Why are there some Catholic churches that feel like they don’t want people with mental disabilities?11:13 – Can you explain the presumption of mercy?18:12 – A lot of non-religious and native Americans use sage for purification. Can we as Catholics use it if we get it blessed?21:31 – What’s a good response to once saved always saved?31:56 – Why was the fall of the angels irreparable? Why can’t they repent?36:15 – If Vatican 2 was successful then why are those who prefer the Latin Mass being attacked?45:58 – How does one know when you are going to heaven?51:00 – I’m divorced and have been banned from receiving communion. How am I supposed to be nourished?…

3/1/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:08:55 – Did God know the devil would become a fallen angel? Were there other fallen angels apart from the devil?14:41 – Is it Catholic to say that God is consistently pouring out his grace and by cooperation we come into a closer relationship with him?18:18 – What is the official position on eschatology?23:27 – I’m Lutheran. I see saints say contradictory things about Mary. Some say we should be slaves to her and others say don’t put Mary above God. Can you clarify?36:40 – What would be a good response to a protestant who rejects private revelation?42:05 – What is the mechanism by which we have the hope for salvation?…

2/28/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:06:02 – How does one respond to an atheist who says every theist version of evolution puts sin before death, that death didn’t exist until sin. How does one respond?15:04 – Is divorce a sin? Is it okay to date before an annulment has been given?22:08 – If you kill 3 people do you have to name them in confession? Do you have to name each individual instance?29:37 – How can the laity make sense of priests and bishops who speak out against the pope?33:07 – My wife doesn’t feel loved by me, and I don’t know how to show her. How do I approach her and suggest we go to therapy?40:36 – I’m a medical student and help with surgeries including tying tubes. What is my culpability in those surgeries?46:08 – If you’re destined for heaven, why are souls tortured in purgatory?50:22 – We hear a lot about the second coming, but what was the first coming? Who was that?…

2/28/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:14:31 – Does atheism lead to nihilism?21:13 – Why do so many Christians fall into atheism?23:02 – Is the intelligent design argument against evolution helpful, unhelpful or irrelevant in the debate about God?33:41 – Why the Judeo-Christian God instead of any other God?40:58 – What are good resources for atheists who want to get into philosophy?48:38 – My belief in God stems from my illness.52:05 – I just discovered the idea that we are born seeking God. Can you comment on that? …

2/27/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:08 – I have been struggling with a lot of anxiety. When I pray, sometimes I get peace and sometimes I don’t. I pray the rosary, I do devotions, etc. Can you help me know if maybe I’m missing something so I can be at peace?12:54 – One version of Matthew 1:25 says Joseph did not have marital relations until Mary had the firstborn son. But does that mean Mary wasn’t a perpetual virgin?21:52 – Why did the 12 Apostles end with the apostolic age? Why didn’t they keep reinstituting the 12?35:00 – My wife is a nutritionist and doesn’t fully understand fasting and that it’s harmful for our hormone balance and metabolism. She wants to know how you could be doing something harmful to your body for the sake of spiritual gain.42:13 – Tim said he used to be pro-death penalty but now that he’s a Catholic, does not because the Pope says it’s a development of doctrine and supersedes the bible. How can he do that?50:25 – I’m a new Catholic. How can the Church maintain unity within the setting of having different “branches”, like the SSPX?…

2/25/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:17:05 – I’m worried about my upcoming marriage. Is there any way to accommodate my Protestant fiancé in the way he wants to be married? I just don’t want to be in a state of mortal sin.22:22 – If I’m doing the Lenten devotional and trying to have it help me with worrying about my vocation. Is there any advice for how to deal with when I do start worrying a lot about my vocation?30:57 – I’m currently an addict and worried about relapsing. How can I worry less about relapsing?36:30 – I got your book last year and really devoured it. My husband has been recently diagnosed with throat cancer but because of your book I feel at peace with it.39:30 – I lost my 18 y.o. son two years ago Christmas morning to leukemia. I just don’t know how to get past it.49:45 – My work involves being on a temporary contract. Can you give me advice on how not to dwell on my work issues so much?…

2/24/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:29 – I attend a protestant bible study often and in the coming weeks we’re getting to John 20. What are some common Protestant arguments for it and how can I respond to them?11:52 – Something Jimmy quotes in The Fathers Know Best on St Ignatius’ letter to the Smyrnaeans is that some people abstain from the Eucharist because they don’t believe it’s the flesh. Since this is in the short version and there is a longer version, how do we know which versions of these early Christian writings are reliable or if any of them are?21:04 – A fellow parishioner said the Devil must have been surprised at the resurrection. Of course, Satan knew Jesus was the son of God but how can I point him in the right direction?29:47 – Can you explain how you know Jesus and God exist without making any biblical references? I have adult children who were raised Catholic, left the faith, and nothing I say works to convince them of the existence of Jesus and God.36:16 – Can a Catholic who married in the Baptist church, and got divorced, then get married in the Catholic Church?41:56 – Is it possible to know the existence of angels through natural reasons alone?Resources Mentioned:https://jimmyakin.com/2013/08/did-jesus-exist-an-alternate-approach.html…

2/24/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:10:38 – How can we rightly talk about the soul in terms of relational but not physical terms?20:44 – If we’re not in a state of grace and we’re praying, do the prayers not get through to God because we’re not in a state of grace? Will they then get retroactively answered after confession?24:13 – Jimmy writes that the verse about cutting sin off is not literal. How are we so confident that if we were to be literal about it that it would not be a grave sin?33:58 – What’s the difference between Catholic and someone that calls themselves just Christian? Do Catholics believe everything they do but not vice versa?37:54 – How should we as Catholics respond to the Asbury University revival? Also, can a Catholic receive communion at an Orthodox church and vice versa?45:54 – In Deuteronomy 21:10-14, is the captive war bride being raped or not?51:37 – In the gospel of John, why would it be unfitting for Jesus to say, “When you see me, you see the Holy Spirit”?…

2/23/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:05:25 – I’m just entering the Catholic Church. A lot of my friends see me as a spiritual father. These friends will follow me if I convert. That makes me very uncomfortable. Can you offer some advice?14:40 – What happens if you’re going through RCIA and you can’t find a Confirmation sponsor?16:41 – How is the presence of Christ in the Eucharist different from the way God is always present to us, as Scripture says?29:27 – I’m not Catholic. How can I better understand the real presence? Where in the Old Testament does God prophecy that he was going to reveal himself as bread and wine?38:00 – Does the bible lose its impact when it is translated?45:59 – I’m not Catholic but I would like to be. Why would being divorced preclude me from becoming Catholic?…

2/23/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:13:00 – I grew up Catholic. I had an abortion as a young woman and was told it was no big deal. I felt guilt because of this. All my friends go to an evangelical Church. What church do I go to?31:35 – I work in a prison and some of the guards were playing with consecrated hosts that fell out of the tabernacle. I have the hosts now, what do I do with them?36:22 – I’m thinking of converting. Where in the Bible does it say that Mary was assumed into heaven? And where does it say that she was born without original sin? Why go to a priest to confess?…

2/22/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:05:54 – Is Redemptionis Sacramentum, especially regarding the role of extraordinary ministers of holy communion?16:11 – Does the Church recognize the existence of ghosts, and can they cross over from the afterlife to earth?23:02 – Do Catholics have to believe in the historical existence of Adam and Eve?31:49 – I’m not Catholic. Can I participate in Ash Wednesday and receive the ashes?34:02 – What is the difference between being one of the elect and the doctrine of eternal security?44:16 – Can we have efficacious prayer if we are in the state of venial or mortal sin?48:55 – My protestant teacher said that Catholics were wrong and bad during the time of Martin Luther. How do I respond?…

2/22/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:05:18 – When we’re in heaven will we focus on our life on earth? Do you have book recommendations?10:47 – Why do we confess our sins to a priest and not directly to God?17:11 – If Jesus was all man and all divine. Could he have looked at God and not died?20:26 – In my parish, in our intentions, we pray for those who don’t believe in Christ. Who are we praying for and why are they separate intentions?29:10 – What is the bible evidence for purgatory?34:40 – I have protestants claim that the Council of Rome in 382 AD under Pope Damasus I. Did actually happen because there is no evidence. How do I refute this?44:51 – Was Mary resurrected at her death? Is this in the bible?51:30 – How do I reconcile between God being totally sufficient but Jesus thirsting for us and us adding something to him?…

2/21/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:25 – What is satanic music? Is that even a thing? What are the characteristics?12:58 – Who are the two witnesses in Revelation 11?17:20 – If a Hindu friend offers to pray for you, should you ask them not to since they’re praying to demons?21:13 – In the Gospel of Mark, when the woman touches Jesus’ robe and he asks who touched it, that doesn’t make sense to me because he should know. What’s going on there?28:56 – Why are things related to the Pope called “papal” but he’s not called the Pape? Or why aren’t they called “popal?”34:35 – After the flood, how did the one family left multiply the human race again?43:43 – Why is it that if you go to hell, something bad will happen to you? Why would the devil torture me when I’m doing exactly what he wanted me to do?49:02 – When Jesus calls the apostles, they all seem to drop everything and follow him even though they don’t know him. Did God the Father actually draw them to him, as Jesus says must happen?51:27 – When Jesus tells Pilate that he wouldn’t have power over him unless it was given from above, was he referring to God?…

2/21/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:05:00 – Where is the Garden of Eden?06:56 – Why, if Scripture seems to make it clear that some individuals are in hell, doesn’t the Church officially condemn them?17:11 – Have any of the popes ever had military jurisdiction, and if so, why?29:24 – Can a Catholic be a sponsor for a Lutheran going through Confirmation?33:07 – St. John Chrysostom said in a homily on Matthew 16 that Jesus said he’d build his Church on Peter’s confession of faith, which seems to agree with Protestants arguing against the papacy. What do you think of that?38:29 – Why did Jesus pick Judas if he knew what Judas was going to do?47:37 – What does the Bible mean when it says God hates certain people like Esau?…

2/20/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:04:11 – Were gospels written to try and make Romans, especially Pilot, look good? I watched a show that made this claim.10:33 – Does the grace of the Divine Mercy Chaplet that I pray for my relatives reduce if I include others?15:34 – I’ve heard that scientists that study the universe are finding evidence that the earth might be the center of the universe. What are your thoughts on this?19:46 – I know my faith pretty well and have been doing bible study with Jehovah’s Witness. I also go to Sabbath with my Jewish friends. Where is the line when it comes to praying with other faiths?29:31 – I’m Catholic and my wife is agnostic. My priest pressed me about her converting. He got upset with my response and denied me absolution. Can you give me some clarity with this situation? Am I going to hell for this? It felt very judgmental42:56 – Is there any theology on why Jesus came to earth in the time that he did?47:14 – What causes Jesus’ different reactions in 4th and 8th stations of the cross?51:10 – Psalm 110:7 What does this line mean?52:45 – Was Mary Magdalene the sister of Martha?…

2/18/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:23:15 – I’m 59 and have never been married. I just met a man and now I have a desire to get married. Can I get some advice?30:08 – Thank you for sharing the Catholic view of marriage! Not enough people hear it.33:15 – I feel like my wife has given the love that belongs to me to our children. What can I do to help correct this?38:55 – If one has been married multiple times, can God forgive that?46:15 – Thanks for a great show topic! I requested therapy with my, now deceased wife to show her that I would never stop working for our marriage.49:26 – How do I best prepare for the work in marriage?…

2/17/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:04:47 – How do I explain to Protestants that when the bible says that Mary did not know Joseph until after Jesus’ birth, it doesn’t mean that they had relations after?10:47 – I struggle with the theory that if you go to hell, it is because you chose to be there. Can you help clarify?16:52 – I had a dream where I saw many upside-down crosses. How do I interpret this? Is this demonic?22:50 – Is it moral for women to be in the military?32:21 – Do you believe in the book “The Warning” by Christine Watkins?35:50 – What’s the significance of Christians fasting on Wednesday and Friday?42:15 – Has Jimmy ever investigated the theory using an engrailed cross to navigate the earth potentially used by the Knights Templar?46:32 – If you are coming into the church do you need to go to confession if you are receiving a conditional baptism?50:26 – If Christ could not sin, what was the point of the temptations?…

2/17/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:17:11 – A Christian is someone who you connect with because you have the common foundation of Christ.43:30 – How do I talk to people of other Christian faiths?47:50 – Comment: Foundation of faith is trust, how to have a conversation with people that don’t believe what you do.…

2/16/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:01:45 – I’m struggling with worshiping in a Catholic Church. Do you have any advice?11:13 – I’m struggling to understand why the Pope won’t call out high-profile politicians If they are clearly speaking against the teachings of the Church?17:18 – I struggle with my priest who doesn’t approve of me receiving communion on the tongue and also allows lay people to expose the Eucharist in the monstrance. What can I do?23:23 – I’m struggling with my faith. Can Christianity be proven? Are we living in the matrix? Have you heard of the Egg Theory story? What are your thoughts on it?36:21 – How would a civil divorce be applied to a Sacramental marriage? Why would a civil divorce need to be annulled in order for someone to marry inside the Church?45:42 – What does the Church teach about salvation for agnostics and those with mental health issues?52:17 – How do I argue against someone who claims that priests ordained in the Novus Ordo are invalid?…

2/16/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:13:43 – I’m divorced, remarried, then widowed and now I’m getting remarried. If we get married, I know my husband will be excommunicated if we marry. Do you have any advice?21:31 – I fear inviting young women to Church and not knowing if they’ve had an abortion. Would they be able to come into the Church if they had?24:57 – When did Jesus rise again? Does that mean it was the first or second time that he rose?29:20 – I want to join the Roman Catholic Church but I’m divorced. I don’t ever plan on being remarried. Do I have to get my marriage annulled? Or can I skip that?32:30 – I’m Anglican. I struggle with the honor that we are supposed to give to Mary and the saints.45:13 – How do I discuss Pope Francis with my Evangelical friends who see him as vague and almost wanting to change Church teaching?…

2/15/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:10:16 – Is it ok to attend an SSPX mass?15:20 – Why did it take so long for the Church to declare the Assumption and the Immaculate Conception as dogmas?23:13 – How do I deal with people who won’t acknowledge that their actions are sin?34:41 – Should babies be rebaptized when they get older?36:28 – How do I contribute history and theology to a bible study when they focus on feelings?43:36 – What is a good book that gives an overview of heresies in history?44:32 – How can a good Catholic walk by a homeless person in the cold and feel like a righteous person?…

2/15/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:10:52 – How do we respond to the objection that he is not eternal creator because he is not eternal creating?14:52 – At what point does a struggle with a Church teaching not allow us to receive communion?19:57 – How do I respond to the claim that we should be baptizing in the name of Jesus over the name of the trinity?32:34 – If God made everything, how did he come to earth?35:31 – What is the earliest evidence for the assumption of Mary?46:45 – I’m engaged and was planning to get married in November. People tell me that we should get married sooner. What is your advice?51:04 – Is it ok for me to feel uneasy for a non-Catholic to come and speak to our Catholic men’s group at the Church?…

2/14/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:03:26 – I’m returning to the faith and the priest that I’ve started going to confession to is telling me some sins are not sins. I know they are through my research. How do I handle that?14:09 – What are good resources about where we got the bible?18:17 – What is the theological significance of a pope retiring or not?23:55 – How do I explain Jesus’ death in a public-school setting?39:28 – What’s the Church’s response to bishop Lefebvre’s statement on the changes of the Mass, saying that it was very protestant?44:55 – Why is it a mortal sin to eat meat on Fridays during Lent? If you’re not convicted, how does that work?49:51 – My 17 year old daughter is struggling with her faith. How do I help guide her back?…

2/14/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:08:45 – Is there any evidence that Cyprian of Carthage accepted the papacy and ended back into communion with Rome?22:45 – What’s the true meaning of schism?34:50 – When did the pre-communion fast change from the night before to only a few hours before communion?37:37 – Is the pope just the first among equals?40:25 – I’m getting mixed advice about Catholics being allowed to watch Harry Potter. Is it ok or not? How does one discern what is right?49:25 – Why did God give a definitive law to Moses forbidding sexual sin but wasn’t as direct about slavery?51:25 – Why isn’t there more contribution from Peter and James in the New Testament?…

2/13/2023 • 0

In today’s episode, Cy and Joe discuss artificial Intelligence and what that means for the future.…

2/11/2023 • 0

In today’s episode, Cy and Joe discuss artificial Intelligence and what that means for the future.…

2/10/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:05:55 – What was the timeline and details around the nativity of the Lord and their movement?09:51 – If the bible wasn’t put together until the 300’s how can the early church claim that a heresy, such as Marcionism (140 AD), was against scripture?15:54 – Is Mary the woman in Rev. 12 Mary? If so, she had child pains, so does that mean she was not sinless?23:54 – Does Vatican II’s decree on ecumenism contradict tradition?28:15 – How does one deliver the beauty of Catholicism?44:56 – If Jesus flipped tables in the temple because of the money changers. How then, can we justify raffles, bingo, and casino nights at our churches?49:43 – Can I receive communion at a Byzantine Catholic Church and is it licit for them to clean the spoons with just water?…

2/10/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:19:45 – Why did Jesus say his parables were intended to hide the truth lest the people hear, their eyes opened and be saved?30:41 – As a Christian, how can you ask for money?40:45 – I’m a new Catholic. What would be considered appropriate to include for a personal prayer space?…

2/9/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:12:19 – What did Jesus mean when he said “let the dead bury the dead?33:22 – Did Jesus know he was going to be crucified when he started his ministry?42:57 – How is the Holy Spirit a person like the Father and the Son?…

2/9/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:05:24 – When we receive the eucharist, do we become Jesus?13:28 – Should immoral things be made illegal?17:46 – Why was the New Testament written in Greek when Jesus and the apostles didn’t speak Greek?20:43 – If we believe in the real presence of the eucharist, why don’t we all become monks and go to mass daily?31:22 – Is it ok to take a vacation during lent?40:28 – In the Old Testament, was the blood on the altars cleaned up after the sacrifices?49:10 – How do I share the bible with someone who has issues with Old Testament accounts? Is it ok to just say that those are mythical accounts?…

2/8/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:10:24 – What is holy mortification? 18:10 – Why does the bible use the genealogy of Joseph for the lineage of Jesus if they’re not related by blood?29:56 – My protestant friend is claiming that the KJV bible is superior to Catholic translations. How do I respond?46:59 – Is the mosaic law prohibited like it said in the Council of Florence?…

2/8/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:04:14 – Is Mary present when we have Mass?15:24 – What’s the evidence for Peter being the first pope?33:10 – What is the Catholic interpretation of Romans 8:1?45:50 – What is “The word” That the Lord must say so that we may be healed?51:03 – Did the prophets of the OT have an indwelling of the Trinity or the Holy Spirit similar to what Catholics have today?…

2/7/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:11:46 – I was told that the 12-step program is based on the beatitudes. Is this true?13:58 – The beatitudes start with “happy are those” not “blessed”18:07 – The beatitude regarding righteousness, How does this apply when wanting to help a parent who doesn’t want to be helped because they don’t see you as someone to correct them?22:30 – Could you expound on the beatitude “blessed are the peacemakers?”36:35 – Can you clarify the phrase poor in spirit?39:16 – To what extent is the term blessed synonymous with happy?44:19 – Are you familiar with how the beatitudes are depicted on the series The Chosen? If you have, what are your thoughts on it?49:55 – How does one receive the awareness of being poor in spirit if one lives in a society of comfort and abundance? 53:08 – Is your new book in a good format for a bible study? Does it come with the study guide?…

2/7/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:13:55 – I’ve been Catholic all my life but I’m still mystified. A part of me embraces his mercy and another part of me is afraid of him. Can you help give some insight?20:14 – What is a relationship with Christ? How does one relate that to protestants?31:53 – How does God use guardian angels to bring us closer to him?35:07 – Am I focusing too much on the Father rather than Jesus?40:18 – Has your knowledge of the Church Fathers helped you with your relationship?43:38 – You mentioned reading the bible to help with a relationship. I struggle with reading the bible because I fear that I’ll misinterpret it. Can you give me some advice?46:45 – Don’t have a relationship with Jesus and am no longer believing. I’m only remaining Catholic because I fear hell. Is this wrong?50:17 – How do I help my four children have a relationship with Jesus when I struggle with having one with him?52:37 – How do you make having a relationship with Jesus sound fun and exciting when talking about it?…

2/6/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:00:58 – Does Time Travel exist?04:39 – Granting that I time travel back to the past to Jesus’ crucifixion, I take videos of Jesus to prove he exists, and I join Mary and John in approaching him. Is there a possibility that I will be recorded in the Bible? And will the videos and photos that I have taken will be erased if I come back from the past?09:35 – Did Adam and Eve have belly buttons?17:39 – Where are all the cryptid sightings coming from, especially in national parks?28:44 – Archeologists have discovered that there was a small Christian community in the city of Pompeii before the Vesuvius eruption. What if, by some miracle, a scroll somehow survived in the city, with the text of something that claimed to be a “Letter of Paul to the Pompeians”? It follows the format of the universally accepted Pauline epistles, it doesn’t contradict anything Paul wrote previously, and it ultimately seems to be genuinely from Paul. How do you think the Church would respond to the situation?41:48 – What are the top three (or any other arbitrary number) lost books you would love to have? Tell us about them, and tell us why you would love to have them. I’d like to read the Gospel of the Hebrews, for example, in its entirety (instead of the fragments left behind in writings by the early Church Fathers).50:43 – Does the Highlander have a soul since he is immortal? Would an immortal being need a soul?52:13 – Does baptism apply to a person’s entire body? For example, if technology were such that my body died but one cell remained alive and I was regrown immediately from that cell, is my baptism still valid or does the regrown body need to be baptized? Similarly, if a baptized person’s heart (or other organ) is transplanted into another non-baptized person does the organ from the baptized body transmit its baptismal graces to the new body?…

2/4/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:30 – In Genesis, the Lord told the serpent he would have to crawl on his belly and eat dirt. Did the serpent die, or is it still around? Did its descendants have to eat dust too? Are they still around?06:48 – How would a Catholic time lord know when to go to mass to fulfill the Sunday obligation? Are all the incarnations of the Doctor married to River Song, or just the eleventh doctor? Given that they both time traveled separately and could conceivably encounter each other at any point in time and space, at what point would he be considered a widower?12:59 – Jimmy Akin, how do you store information in your brain? Do you have a photographic memory? Have you been partially assimilated or turned into a cyber man, allowing you to call to mind detailed information at will? How exactly do you store the plethora of the facts and data that you keep in your head?28:43 – A news story described a couple that discovered they were not legally married because—after the service was performed—the marriage license was not sent to the proper civil department, so they needed to have a new civil wedding.Question 1 If this happens with a Catholic Wedding would anything need to be done when fixing the civil side? Question 2 What if there is clerical error with a Catholic Wedding and the need notation is NOT made in the church (baptism) records how would it be fixed?33:08 – If Jesus died once and for all and rose from the dead, if there are other planets that support life created in His image and likeness, how did we get so lucky that it all happened on our planet? Or do we need to spread the good news to all the ends of the universe too?35:10 – What would have happened if just Eve had eaten the apple and not Adam or vice versa?38:54 – A woman gets married then transported back in time 400-ish years. Thinking she’ll never make it back to her own time, and because she needs to be married for protection, she gets married, despite the fact she was married in her original time. Is the new marriage valid?44:58 – Deja Vu. What is it? Why does it happen?…

2/3/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:03:44 – What was in the holy of holies during the time of Jesus?12:20 – Has the Church taught exactly what we can know about God based on human reason?17:00 – Does God break his promises?23:03 – What’s the best way to interact socially with clergy?28:46 – I think there’s a ghost in my home and wanted to get yourthoughts.33:24 – In the Luminous Mysteries, it says that the wedding at Cana was where his disciples started believing in Jesus. Why didn’t they believe in him before?40:40 – Could you explain what glory is?47:10 – I’m confused by all the mentions of John in the bible. The Gospel, letters, and revelation and also those Johns mentioned in the bible. Are they all different people?…

2/3/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:04:43 – Where did the tradition of taking a papal name come from?07:17 – RCIA. My protestant friends are rejecting me and are refusing to talk to me. What can I do?13:50 – 1 Cor. 3:14-15 makes it sound like it’s talking about purgatory. Is this true?17:53 – Jn 3:16, Is Jesus advocating Sola Fide?23:05 – What are signal graces?30:21 – Why do some priests have “Mary” in their name, and some nuns have male saint names in their names?35:43 – I’ve seen a quote going around social media from Teilhard de Chardin saying there’s no such thing as original sin and it’s a “theology of entrapment.” This seems wrong but I’m not sure how to discuss it with people.42:13 – When are human souls created?44:40 – How does Jesus define faith?48:06 – When were crucifixes first used in Catholic churches?50:45 – How do I answer my Protestant co-worker who says the Immaculate Conception takes away from Jesus?52:45 – Romans 2:14-15 and Romans 7 seems to contradict itself.…

2/2/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:10 – Did God create the earth with oil as a necessity for it to function and rotate the way it does or did he only make oil to be a resource to man?05:53 – I have my moms ashes and she wasn’t Catholic. Would I be able to get them blessed by a priest?10:30 – As a Catholic, how can I explain to protestant girlfriend that going to her church doesn’t fulfill my Sunday obligation?15:55 – I was married civilly in another country and then divorced. Could I remarry in the Church?19:06 – I want to marry in the Church but my significant other is divorced. The priest did bless that marriage after being bribed. Can we get married and if not, how do we live in the good graces of the Church?23:07 – What is the Church’s teaching on what happens after death? What does the Church teach about ghosts?30:36 – If Mary has free will, how can she be kept from sinning?37:30 – Is baptism necessary for salvation?46:47 – A Baptist minister claimed that Catholics have the wrong bible translation. He claimed that the real manuscripts are sitting in a safety deposit box in Texas. Have you heard of this? How do I respond?50:40 – What’s the process to join the Ordinariate?52:35 – What happens to the souls in purgatory when Christ returns?…

2/2/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:41 – My wife is pregnant. When she partakes in communion, does that mean that the baby also partakes in communion?08:37 – Did Jesus have brothers?14:14 – Is it appropriate to receive communion twice?16:03 – What is the morality of a car accident? At what point would you be sinning mortally?20:49 – How is Genesis 3:15 translated from the Jewish perspective compared to the Catholic perspective?24:09 – How does one address a bishop or cardinal? What title does one use?32:50 – Why did Jesus have to die?42:33 – Where did God come from?49:09 – I’m returning to the faith. My parish is getting a priest from Ghana, and he will be serving 2 parishes. I know he will be overwhelmed but how do I approach asking questions without adding to his stress?51:55 – Why would my 8-year-old grandson have to go through RCIA to get baptized and to receive communion?…

2/1/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:04:25 – What are the fasting obligations for the elderly and those in elderly homes?13:07 – Why does it take so long to enter the Church?18:50 – Did Mary experience labor pains? If she did, why if she didn’t have sin?24:36 – What’s the science behind transubstantiation?40:49 – 1 Tim. 2:11-12 What’s the Church’s stance on women in teaching ministry?49:25 – I teach RCIA and I have a candidate struggling with Sunday Mass obligations. Can you help explain?…

2/1/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:04:26 – Is it possible for babies in the womb to receive grace from their mother receiving communion?14:49 – The early Church seemed to be pacifist. After Constantine the tone changed, why is that?21:31 – Am I required to send my kids to religious education after confirmation?28:36 – Could we Catholics start implementing prayer mats into our services?30:26 – Why did God allow polygamy in the Old Testament?38:32 – Are all of the priest’s sins absolved when he washes his hands during mass?42:19 – Why do Catholics worship Mary and the saints through prayer?46:42 – How much weight should we give to dreams and try to interpret them?51:16 – Could you clarify whether Mary and Joseph were married or unmarried. Can you clarify why betrothal?…

1/31/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:20:31 – Has the east dogmatized icons? Is that similar in the west?23:42 – Didn’t Jesus say that we are all gods? Shouldn’t we then venerate ourselves? Are we in competition with God?36:28 – I am an Orthodox convert to Eastern Catholicism. I would be so let down if I walked into a church without Icons.38:05 – Prayer to saints seems to be more than just venerating. Can you help clarify?48:27 – I think Elijah’s condemnation of worshiping demons is a warning to not worship saints. What are your thoughts on this?…

1/31/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:18:03 – Do you think this movement is driven by a lack of fathers and profiting off people’s feelings?22:24 – Can You clarify your statement on God’s plan to put this confusion into our kids?29:59 – My godson is transitioning and taking hormones. How do I approach this especially since his mom is approving?36:05 – Can you help break down what non-binary means?43:36 – What do you think about the argument that no matter the hormones and surgeries, one’s DNA will always be either male or female?52:39 – How far will third wave feminism go in its radical ideology?…

1/30/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:02:34 – I’m a returning Catholic. Should I confess sins that I have recalled after a confession from my past?08:39 – I’m a convert and my dad has fallen away. How do I help him return to the faith?11:57 – Am I allowed to get married in a Catholic Church since my first marriage was not in the Church? Do I need to get an annulment?16:33 – I’m on a methadone program that allows me to function. Am I sinning for consuming this?22:00 – What is the agreement that Pope Francis has made with the Chinese Government?28:41 – Thank you for your answer from last week!32:20 – I’m blind and I enjoyed the Bible is a Catholic Book on Audible. It was so helpful! Do you have any other books that you’ve read for Audible?37:57 – Why is the bible structured and punctuated the way it is? There seems to be a lot of run-on sentences.48:24 – What are our thoughts on deliverance ministry? How should one approach someone who potentially has a demonic oppression?…

1/28/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:03:29 – Can purgatory be experienced on earth?12:08 – When did Jesus realize he was God?17:21 – My mother with dementia sometimes goes to mass with us. She’s protestant and sometimes gets confused on receiving communion. How should I approach this?21:54 – I go to an Institute of Christ the King parish . I heard the pope was going to ban all Latin masses. Is this true?29:03 – Are Adam and Eve symbolic or real people that existed?32:12 – The bible says that Jesus could not do miracles in Nazareth. Why does it say that he could not instead choose not to?35:57 – What is an indulgence?42:24 – I was challenged by a Catholic that the pope can attempt to bind the faithful to heresy. Is this true?47:11 – How do we know that Peter was in Rome?52:11 – Can an absolving priest make a positive endorsem*nt of the penitent saying that there is no impediment to allowing them to move forward?…

1/27/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:02:30 – Why did God create Satan if God knew he would cause so much evil?07:35 – Why would putting money in front of a statue not be considered idolatry?14:12 – Why do we insist on saying that the body and blood is in the form of bread and wine? Why not say that it’s both?19:15 – Why is it not emphasized that we should not receive communion if we are in mortal sin?24:42 – Why do Catholics justify war theory when Jesus says to turn the other cheek?36:09 – Why does the Holy Father have free will if it’s not possible to lead the Church into error?42:55 – Why can’t converts be rebaptized?47:53 – Why is the point that Romans in speaking to baptized Christians, never mentioned when discussing Romans 10:9?…

1/26/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:05:47 – Why do we connect the Old Testament with the New Testament? Sometimes connecting the themes is a stretch.13:12 – Do Catholics believe in an unholy trinity?18:18 – Why do Catholics acknowledge Jesus as God and not just the son of God as the bible says?24:24 – Why don’t Catholics recognize Jesus’ brothers and sisters?37:20 – Why do we sometimes say the author of Hebrews as Paul but other times we don’t?41:54 – Why would a priest allow non-Catholics to receive communion?45:35 – Why do Catholics believe that the Catholic Church is the one true Church based on the Eucharist instead of the presence of the Trinity at Mass?52:00 – Why should we abide by the 5 precepts of the Church?…

1/25/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:01:54 – Why did Joseph receive the birthright, but the blessing went to Judah? Weren’t they usually given to the same person? Why were they separated?08:31 – Is it a sin to look at pictures of women in bikinis?13:28 – Is the rosary the high form of devotional prayer? Does praying rosary without focusing on the prayers fall under vain repetition?23:35 – Would asking saints to reveal the future count as necromancy?28:51 – Why are extraordinary ministers not allowed to do intinction?31:55 – What Church is the Church mentioned in the book of Revelation?36:25 – How do you explain grace to kids about to do their first communion?41:25 – What do the hand placements of the Infant of Prague statue mean? Does it have something to do with Tarot cards?47:00 – 2 Sam 6-7 mentions someone being struck down after reaching up to touch the Ark. Is it possible that this might have happened to St. Joseph when potentially reaching to touch Mary?51:12 – Regarding the second commandment, how should one take it into consideration in daily life? For example, in conversations and watching movies.…

1/25/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:03:40 – I recently went to confession and the priest mumbled and possibly skipped some of the words of absolution. Would this make the confession invalid?07:00 – What is the origin of Satan?18:36 – Rev. 11 you refer to the Ark being Mary in your book. But in Rev 12 it introduces Mary. Isn’t that a bit redundant of the ark is Mary?23:33 – How can the Church say its teaching has never erred when the Council of Constance 2 said that it was forbidden to receive communion in both species?36:45 – Where is the Trinity in the Mass?40:32 – If you go to Mass and are in a state of grace but willingly choose not to receive the Eucharist, is that a sin?44:16 – What would be a good way to start a conversation with non-Catholics to evangelize?49:49 – Why do you need a gluten free host if it becomes the body and blood of Christ?…

1/24/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:17:57 – We should be doing things with young couples to keep them in the Church?29:24 – We need to be very careful when bringing in the new generation by not pushing out the old community.40:36 – How do I help my 15-year-old grandson engage in the parish, and should he even be confirmed?51:28 – My friend and I are trying to start a Catholic skateboarding men’s group. Can you give us some practical tips to get going?…

1/24/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:11:51 – I believe science used to be a study in philosophy.18:45 – I had a conversation on science and religion and realized that even the most complex equations are still less than God.22:12 – If the universe operates on quantum mechanics and has no beginning or end, how do we reconcile this with the Christian understanding of creation?28:41 – Are you familiar with Graham Hanco*ck’s Ancient Apocalypse? What are your thoughts on that?33:00 – Where do you stand on the idea of God implementing evolution to develop creation?35:53 – How do we come to the understanding of the incarnation if there was no way he would have been provided with a Y chromosome?41:08 – How could God be good if he can create us with dangerous things like gamma radiation everywhere that can kill us simply by being in its presence?48:33 – Wouldn’t the story of the loaves and fishes suspend the laws of physics?…

1/23/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:09:16 – Are Catholics finding it difficult to argue for certain moral issues since the issuance of Vatican II documents that emphasize the primacy of conscience?17:47 – I think if we followed what the Council said things would be a lot better, and fewer people would receive Communion unworthily.19:59 – Do you think we can get back to what the documents of the council truly say?24:15 – If we believe in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, why did Vatican II change the way of receiving communion to the hand?32:16 – Why would anyone become Catholic if we teach ecumenism?35:06 – Why were Protestants involved in Vatican II?39:10 – How can Lumen Gentium 16 be true since the Muslims deny the Trinity?45:57 – The faithful never received what the bishops voted on at the Council. So it’s hard to discern the fruits of the council.49:04 – Why do all the Vatican II popes have all these ecumenical events with other world religions, like the Assisi events, that are explicit violations of the first commandment?…

1/21/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:32:28 – I’m post-abortive. I’ve repented and converted to Catholicism. But I still struggle in that I feel on some level that people should have a choice.…

1/20/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:03:48 – What is your opinion on who built the megalithic structures in the Azore islands?08:27 – Can I be a good Catholic and believe in Universalism?18:46 – What constitutes being in a state of grace? Do you need to be in a state of grace to receive communion?30:18 – Does the devil still have access to heaven? Also, does the devil have to take permission from God?42:27 – I’ve been feeling the need recently to pray for a person I’ve never met. How can I be sure to stay away from anything occult and how can I best pray for them? Also, are there any stories of saints having feelings of souls needing prayer?48:45 – I’m a Lutheran. Is there one thing you would recommend from Catholicism for Lutherans as an extension from the faith?52:21 – Is it ok to have mass said for a departed loved one who was not Catholic? …

1/20/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:06:07 – My son was received into the Catholic Church at 1 year old. Would he be considered a cradle Catholic?10:43 – What does it mean to be Jewish? Is it a nationality or purely a religion? If someone were to convert from Judaism to Catholicism, would they still be ethnically Jewish?14:21 – What’s the difference between the Chinese Lunar New Year and regular New Years? Also, since we’re in AD, shouldn’t the new year be celebrated in relation to when Jesus died?23:37 – I had a pocket watch blessed a couple weeks ago. Does anything about the blessing change if I remove the chain?28:53 – I found a website that makes it easy to go between English and Greek with the Septuagint and the New Testament. What do you think of it? Also, could you give me some advice on writing about my RCIA process?37:33 – If the Catholic Church teaches that by way of baptism salvation is still accessible to Protestants, then how come it also teaches that someone dies outside of friendship with God without confession? How are they still able to be saved since they don’t have confession?44:32 – I’ve heard multiple competing Catholic comments about Martin Luther’s acceptance of each book of the canon. What is the truth?48:09 – Can Jesus, and by extension Mary, get sick?51:49 – If you die a martyr but have a mortal sin on your soul, do you still go straight to heaven?…

1/19/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:55 – When I was young and attended the mass in Latin, I didn’t understand what was happening at the altar. It seemed nobody had any connection with each other or with God. Why can’t the mass today be a cooperation between Latin and English?17:19 – In Boston, priests that moved from the Anglican church to the Catholic church can’t advertise that they are using the Anglican rite. Why is that and if there are people that like it, why can’t it be used more?28:42 – I’ve been sick for 11 years and on bedrest. I’ve had so much joy and it’s been a happy time but recently my brain isn’t working as well so it’s hard to pray. Can I please have some pastoral advice for how to continue to be close to God?39:28 – It seems that there are more options for ministry in Protestantism than in Catholicism. It seems that if you’re not a priest, there’s not as much you can do in terms of higher study. Is that correct or is this a misconception and there’s more than just being a lay person?46:03 – What are your thoughts as to why people that are passionate about the Latin mass don’t put that same effort into the Novus Ordo mass? Is it really the guitars and English that are keeping them from the newer mass?50:05 – I used to be Protestant pastor and I’m now Catholic. I’m fully tattooed from the neck down and married. Is there any way I can become a deacon while being fully tattooed?…

1/19/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:09:26 – Can your guardian angel physically touch other people and can we hear our guardian angels?14:32 – I have a friend that’s confused about the idea that although God permits evil, that does not mean he creates evil. Can you help me with an explanation as to why they’re not the same?19:53 – I was watching a video that said priests once played a small role in ecumenical councils. To me, it doesn’t seem fitting of the papal authority to play any role. What’s the most convincing reason for me to believe in the papacy?28:45 – Why can only a bishop or ordained priest perform an exorcism?36:53 – Has the church ever declared that Lutheran holy orders are valid or invalid?42:15 – I’m going through an annulment. I can’t go to communion, yet hundreds of people go weekly that haven’t gone to confession in a long time as well as Protestants at a wedding I went to. Why are they able to go even if they have mortal sin on their souls?52:05 – All of the ordinariate liturgical books have been long out of print. Do you have any sense as to when the ordinariate is going to reprint these books at a reasonable price?…

1/18/2023 • 0

Questions covered:02:59 – Before I pray the rosary, do I need to announce my prayer intentions out loud?14:44 – How do you reconcile the doctrine of hell with Christianity being a religion of “good news”? Does that mean it’s only good news for some people?22:04 – When I visited a Catholic church recently, I saw a statue of Mary that was higher than all the rest (including the ones of Jesus) with a label that said “Blessed Mary, Mother of God, above all things in heaven and on earth.” How is this not worshiping her?33:14 – Was St. Athanasius ever excommunicated or anathematized? I was talking to a non-Catholic who claimed that disproved papal infallibility.42:09 – How can someone evangelize to other Christians?48:26 – In my Bible study the others were saying that when we get to heaven we’ll immediately have all knowledge. I thought we still grew in knowledge, not that it was immediate. Am I wrong?…

1/18/2023 • 0

Questions covered:04:53 – Is there any connection between the pagan goddess Bridgid and St. Bridgid of Ireland? If so, isn’t that a problem for the Church?16:51 – I’m having trouble with Deuteronomy 25:11-12 commanding Israelites to cut off peoples’ hands.22:02 – Why are the Mass readings rarely ever from the apocrypha?24:39 – What does it mean when Jesus is called “Son of Man”? I thought he was the son of God?32:17 – Do pets go to heaven?37:17 – I used to be in the SSPV (splinter group from SSPX), who claimed that Pope John XXIII was a mason. How would you respond to this?47:19 – What’s the difference between the Sanhedrin, the Sadducees, and the Pharisees in terms of what they do?51:11 – I’m a new convert. How do I make a good confession and what are the requirements?…

1/17/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:14:55 -What do you think about the science of artificial womb technology? Do you think it might have any relation to the end of abortion?19:43 – Ethically, how much as Catholics can we trust that scientists are doing the right thing? Is using stem cells for cancer treatment ethical? I’m asking as a parent that has a child dying from cancer.29:24 – I work as a clinical research coordinator with humans. Is it ok for me as a faithful Catholic to present contraceptive options for women going into a trial?37:30 – Is insulin a necessity at the end of life?45:20 – My mother has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She’s also on dialysis for kidney failure. How long, morally, should she continue dialysis as her dementia progresses?50:17 – I’m 75 y.o. my adult children have all left the faith and don’t care about me anymore. What do I do if I’m hospitalized and have no advocate?Resources mentioned:https://vimeo.com/bioethicsvideos…

1/17/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:10:04 – How would the church feel about a woman that was raped and must share custody with the rapist? Does that make it justified to kill the baby?17:22 – I’m pro-life but can you explain why IVF is not pro-life? My wife was conceived that way and now that she’s becoming a doctor, I feel that will influence how she deals with IVF and contraception.24:09 – I think it’s awful but I think women are going to have abortions whether we want them to or not and I want it done in a doctor’s office.35:20 – I was pro-choice for a long time throughout my 20s and 30s. I then studied Buddhism and they talk in detail about how the soul enters at the time of the union of the sperm and egg. I am now going back to the beginning when I was baptized Catholic and comparing things to find my way41:22 – I’m pro-life, for babies who survive late term abortions, aren’t they automatically American citizens?46:52 – When I was younger, I went through two abortions and came to really regret them.48:30 – I believe that there are times when pregnancies are dangerous for women.…

1/16/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:12:41 – How do I get this program started in my parish?18:39 – How do I get someone into rehab before they hit rock bottom, which would be death?24:01 – If this program is anonymous, then why give out your name?34:25 – If this is supplemental to the 12 steps, how come it follows the same format?43:35 – What was your breakthrough moment?51:45 – How do we find people to draw them to these groups?…

1/14/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:16:36 – What tips do you have to evangelize those who don’t have the fullness of truth?21:27 – Thank you for bringing this up. It’s difficult to stay positive.31:10 – Why is the rosary such a good prayer?36:22 – It’s good to hear you and your message!43:00 – How do you give what’s to Caesar and God what’s to God in our world?47:53 – Am I at fault for others not having salvation if I’ve presented the faith to someone but they reject it?53:05 – I’m in the process of converting. What can I do to give my kids proper formation?…

1/13/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:04:49 – Are there any regulations on a priest cleaning off particles of a consecrated host from his fingers over an unconsecrated chalice?09:15 – I’m considering doing a pilgrimage. Do you have any resources or advice? 15:10 – Have the Church fathers or theologians said anything about why the apostles didn’t recognize Jesus after the resurrection?21:48 – Is it ok for me to attend a non-Catholic Christian bible study?29:30 – I see a double standard in Catholics accepting saint miracles but rejecting other non-Catholic religious miracles. Can you help me sort it out?35:22 – What is the best case for why the Catholic Church should have authority to insist on all of its doctrine?46:50 – What is heresy? What is a heretic? Can you be a heretic without knowing it?51:22 – What are twogood reasons why my evangelical friend should be Catholic and not just Christian?…

1/13/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:05:32 – I just heard of the passing of Cardinal Pell. Could you unpack a little about him?11:56 – Is the beatific vision enhanced when those in heaven get their glorified bodies?14:41 – Was St. Joseph the secret king of Israel?21:54 – What is the validity of the sacraments of priests from the Old Catholic Church?28:40 – What does the Church say about attending a wedding of a different faith? Such as a polytheistic religion? Can a Catholic Still attend?31:48 – My in-laws were hurt by my parish because they don’t allow girl altar servers. Now they’re considering not being Catholic. Can you help explain?40:08 – Why is it necessary for the body to be resurrected?45:37 – My protestant friend claimed that God didn’t approve of Matthias as a replacement and eventually chose Paul. How do I respond to that argument?51:17 – What’s the Catholic position on if people have to convert to have salvation?…

1/12/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:03:54 – Do you have any recommendations on evangelization of Muslims and atheists who give more credence to Norse mythology over Christianity?14:38 – Why do we have both the Nicene Creed and the Apostles Creed since they’re so similar?17:07 – Why are there missing books in the bible such as Enoch, Gospel of Thomas etc. Was it just to fit the agenda of the Church?25:06 – Are we obligated to forgive someone even if there isn’t repentance on the other end?36:40 – How do I defend Marian apparitions and the rosary when faced with the Gal. 1:9:9 – As we have said before, so now I say again, If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to that which you received, let him be accursed.48:12 – This coming Sunday is the 2nd of Ordinary Time but last Sunday was the last Sunday of Christmas. What happened to the first Sunday of Ordinary Time?51:20 – From a Catholic perspective, is it immodest for trans people to use the same bathroom with men or women?…

1/12/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:13:57 – My family and I have started attending an Eastern Catholic parish. Can we be parishioners there even as Latin rite Catholics? What would that look like when seeking sacraments for my children?20:18 – You mentioned that the deuterocanonical books are not in the modern Jewish bible, but were they in the ancient Jewish canon?35:58 – How far along can a heretic offer valid sacraments?46:29 – How do I defend the Second Vatican Council?…

1/11/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:02:06 – Can practicing Catholics watch shows that contain some sexual content and explicit language?12:57 – What is the difference between humility and poverty of spirit?18:48 – Was papal infallibility ever used before it was defined in Vatican 1?28:03 – Should I go to a medical provider and pharmacy who provide the abortion pill?31:30 – My high school priests told us that we didn’t have to be specific about the sins we confessed. I feel like I’m not being honest when I go to confession. What’s your advice?38:50 – Should we bother with a general confession if Divine Mercy Sunday offers the same effect?44:30 – I was asked if non-Catholics can go to heaven and didn’t give the best answer. How would I answer this?48:45 – What are the roots of Latin being used in the Church?…

1/11/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:07:37 – What does no salvation outside the Church mean and has it developed over time?19:43 – Is it ok for Catholics to play video games that were created based on ideas of false religions?23:48 – Why is it that priests can’t get married?35:28 – You’ve called sodomy an act of violence. I agree but what’s the reasoning?41:37 – Is Jesus in Mt 5:29-30 speaking in hyperbole?45:24 – If the cardinals were all to die at the same time along with the pope, how would we elect a new pope?51:34 – What is the Catholic understanding of 1 Jn 3:9? …

1/10/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:12:13 – The bible has passages where God is bargaining with Satan. How do I understand these passages?16:44 – The teaching of purgatory bothers me. Where is it explicitly in the bible?20:52 – I want to push back on who was left behind. Maybe the protestant conclusion is right. Were those who were left behind actually left behind to experience destruction?24:01 – Mk. 10 says some will not taste death. Is that Jesus predicting his death in the 1st century and was he wrong?38:04 – How do I respond to the claim that Mary had more children?44:20 – How could one be baptized with fire and spirit? Could you elaborate?46:50 – Have you asked protestants to protect their positions from the historical perspective?52:03 – In Acts it was said that the gentiles should not eat meat of strangled animals. How does that tie to Jesus’ death on the cross?…

1/10/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:04:42 – I’m not Catholic because I’m confused. I’m protestant but I have gone through RCIA. I’ve recently started exploring Orthodoxy.13:30 – I’ve never been to Mass, but I keep hearing that Catholics pray to saints and Mary.28:45 – I have not been to church in 2 years. When I did go last week, I was chastised by the warden in front of other parishioners for being late. Is it wrong?34:50 – I don’t understand how the saints can hear us if they’re not God. If they’re not omniscient, how can they hear so many people at once?43:38 – I’m not Catholic because of the Catholic view on predestination.51:53 – What was Jesus’ real last name?…

1/9/2023 • 0

On today’s show we celebrates 25 years of Catholic Answers Live on the air. Cy welcomes Catholic Answers President Chris Check, Chief Operations Officer Jon Sorensen, Senior Apologist Tim Staples, Production Manager Erik Gustafson and Director of Studios John Vercillo to recount the origins and memorable moments of the show.…

1/6/2023 • 0

On today’s show we celebrates 25 years of Catholic Answers Live on the air. Cy welcomes, Jerry Usher, host emeritus of CA Live, Senior Apologist, Jimmy Akin and Radio Producer Darin DeLozier to recount the origins and memorable moments of the show.…

1/5/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:05:28 – Can you clarify the theological status of natural marriage and Pauline privilege (1 Corn. 7:10-15)14:30 – If God is omniscient, doesn’t that mean that I last forever in the mind of God? If that’s true doesn’t that make me immortal?24:08 – I do respond to the question: Why pray for the dead after they die if they can no longer turn to God?30:45 – Does God have a soul?36:00 – What does the Church teach about exorcisms, and how to heal people from a spiritual affliction?41:11 – If people don’t have free will after they die, then how can saints in heaven pray and have miracles?44:58 – On praying for the dead: We don’t know if they went to heaven or hell, but we still should pray for them.49:36 – Does Jesus need the grace of faith?52:19 – Does God the Father have a body?…

1/5/2023 • 0

Open Forum – Questions Covered:06:52 – How to I respond to a protestant who says “God told me this is wrong”14:45 – Do we have any knowledge of what Jesus would have been like as a child?20:17 – I’m Pentacostal and just stumbled upon this show. What is the Catholic view on baptism?30:26 – Are we supposed to adhere to the law of Moses? If so, why are we feasting on foods that are condemned according to the mosaic law?35:56 – How do I respond to the protestant claim that the moment the Church embraced priestly celibacy it became demonic?45:20 – I’ve noticed a lot of Catholic influencers have been uncharitable with the passing of P. Benedict XVI. How do we have conversations with people when emotions are still high?…

1/4/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:01:04 – How can Protestants be part of the body of Christ, when the council of Florence says the body of Christ is the church? 12:44 – What happened to the families of the Apostles when they dropped everything to follow Jesus?19:00 – What would the Catholic perspective be to an argument that Rome is not in union with orthodoxy?30:05 – Would Deuteronomy 12: 32 make Jesus a false Prophet because he abolished the old law? 41:07 – When someone is born is a new Guardian Angel created?48:49 – Why is it important to have a relationship with Mary?…

1/4/2023 • 0

Questions Covered:20:32 – How do I imagine Jesus when he is in the Eucharistic form? 24:02 – Can you help explain the Immaculate Conception? 33:44 – Why is there something rather than nothing? 39:45 – How can I share proper Catholic faith with a Lutheran Pastor? 46:08 – The term Holy Ghost is used in one Gospel, while the term Holy Spirit is mentioned in all other Gospels. What term should I use?48:12 – Why don’t local parishes have bible studies similar to Christian churches? …

1/3/2023 • 0

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1/2/2023 • 0

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12/31/2022 • 0

Flannel Panel…

12/30/2022 • 0

Cy sits down with Catholic Answer’s Director of Publishing, Todd Aglialoro, and Catholic Answers Magazine Editor, Tim Ryland, to review the top Church news stories of 2022.…

12/30/2022 • 0

Cy sits down with Catholic Answer’s Director of Publishing, Todd Aglialoro, and Catholic Answers Magazine Editor, Tim Ryland, to review the top Church news stories of 2022.…

12/29/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:03:01 – If we are “surrounded by a crowd of witnesses” is it reasonable to believe that our deceased loved ones and the saints are aware of what we are doing and thinking even if we cannot experience their presence? Is it reasonable to believe that my deceased loved ones are in communion with me momentarily through the body of Christ when receiving communion?16:12 – My brother argues that Jesus was supposed to be the last high priest. Why do Catholics believe that there could be more priests after Jesus?22:24 – What would it take for you to have a disbelief in a deity29:23 – Why is there a waiting period for the Church to baptize candidates?35:49 – We understand that before there was confession, people went to heaven. What changed that we now have to go to confession to get to heaven but people in the Old Testament did not?41:16 – What is the difference between the Thomistic view of predestination and Calvinistic view? Do you hold a Thomistic view or Molinistic view of free will?48:42 – How should I talk to a non-Catholic who tries to receive the Eucharist?…

12/29/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:08:24 – How do we know when the pope is speaking infallibly?21:42 – Why as Catholics do we have images? When did this start?31:44 – I’m not Catholic but my husband is. Why do I have to become Catholic if we are all children of God? When Christ returns, will there still be a need for Catholic, Presbyterian, Episcopalian churches?36:58 – What happened to St. Peter’s wife? Was she crucified with Peter? The Bible mentions Peter’s mother-in-law. Was he married, and if he did, did he leave his family?45:51 – What does Jesus mean when he says there will be no marriage, nor will they marry in Heaven? Why would He say this if we have bodies on the final day, won’t my husband still be my husband?…

12/28/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:06:01 – I’ve heard a lot of Protestants complain about spiritual “dryness”. Do you think this is comparable to the dark night of the soul, a problem due to an impoverished Protestant spirituality, or something else?14:23 – how does one become a Protestant elder? Contrasted with how one becomes a catholic elder “aka bishop”17:51 – Are there any instances where something has been declared a dogmatic fact when later it was discovered to be historically or scientifically wrong? Say the theory of geocentrism or perhaps somebody declared to be a heretic at a church council who was later discovered not to be? How would we navigate a situation like this?23:42 – How did the Church determine who the true Pope was during the time that there were multiple claimants to the Papacy? Also, how do we know that the Church got it right?29:58 – Are the words of institution at Mass quoting the gospels, or do the gospels quote the Mass?33:41 – How does the Catholic view the Old Catholic Churches and the Polish National Catholic Church?35:02 – I was wondering if you could tell me about the Dubia submitted to Pope Francis (there were 5 Dubia I think), and why do you think he is waiting so long to answer- if he even intends on answering. hasn’t it been close to two years?38:54 – Also you have said the magisterium cannot allow anything harmful, nor can the magisterium not be present at all times so as to not have any point where the faithful are abandoned, and I of course agree, but how can that be reconciled with the fact that the Arian heresy seemingly dominated for the brief time until it was condemned in council? What if hypothetically someone was taught Arianism by one of the many bishops and subscribed to it but died before it was sorted out in council? Could someone level this as an argument against the magisterium always being present for Catholics to follow?47:40 – Is Palamism considered a heresy in the west? I’ve heard some Eastern Catholics practice it.50:38 – Why don’t we believe in the 4 other archangels that the Orthodox accept?51:19 – I have a friend who is the daughter of an orthodox mother and a Catholic father. She professes to be both. I’m concerned. Is this possible?52:50 – Are we moving towards a healing between the east and the west?…

12/28/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:07:04 – How does Catholicism interpret the Tome of Leo when it says “For each form does what is proper to it with the co-operation of the other; that is the Word performing what appertains to the Word, and the flesh carrying out what appertains to the flesh. One of them sparkles with miracles, the other succumbs to injuries.”?14:48 – How has Catholicism defined hypostasis and nature throughout history?19:23 – Would the Orthodox have to accept Transubstantiation if the Catholics and Orthodox were to be reunited?24:12 – I often hear Orthodox claims about how the first millennium ecclesiology was Orthodox and not Catholic. Is this true?35:33 – Protestants often balk at Catholic apologists claiming “all of the fathers” on an issue. These same Protestants will justify their rejection of the fathers as an authority by stating that they are so varied in opinion on things that no one can really claim them. How do we respond to them in a nuanced way that doesn’t exaggerate the patristic agreement on a subject, but demonstrates the importance of listening to their witness?42:50 – The teaching of the magisterium on young earth creationism and evolution are difficult for me to reconcile. I am personally very convinced of an old earth, but my conversion to Catholicism was helped in large degree by the witness of the fathers. From what I understand, besides Augustine, who still believed in an Earth that is thousands and not billions of years old, there is a consensus of the fathers on this issue that the Bible teaches that the earth is young, not old. What exactly goes into the magisterium’s ruling that this is a matter outside of the scope of the fathers, and can that standard be applied consistently to other doctrines to show that we are reasonable and consistent to reject this patristic consensus while asking Protestants and Orthodox to be bound on other areas where there is patristic consensus?48:45 – Is it possible for there to be a papal situation where the previous Pope resigned, but the next pope for whatever reason wasn’t legitimately elected, and that Antipope hangs around for a long time but short enough that the Church still has sufficient valid cardinals to legitimately elect a new valid pope, resulting in the Church actually having a sede vacante for a decade or so with almost nobody knowing, and the situation quickly being resolved with a new valid pope being elected after some time?…

12/27/2022 • 0

In this Christmas episode, Cy and Fr. Sam Keyes discuss Christmastide.…

12/27/2022 • 0

In the Christmas episode Cy and Fr. Sam Keyes discuss Christmastide…

12/26/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:05:05 – Why is it so wrong for a woman to be a priest? Continued from hour one12:30 – Is Santa real?17:40 – If Jesus is fully in the host, then there must be millions of him.23:50 – Why did they call Jesus’ birthday Christmas?30:15 – Why does God live in heaven?36:03 – Who made God?42:50 – Why did the wisem*n decide to follow the star?49:24 – Why do we have Christmas trees during Christmas?…

12/24/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:04:45 – Who’s the first person in the world to believe that Jesus is God?13:13 – “The 7 Joys of Mary,” why is the 6th joy of Mary, Jesus on the crucifix?18:56 – Do dogs go to heaven?24:00 – Why does Mama Mary pray for us?29:50 – Why did God make dinosaurs?32:30 – Why does God let bad people kill good people?42:45 – How can we prove God’s existence through science?49:27 – Why is it so wrong for a woman to be a priest?…

12/23/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:03:37 – I know Jesus fulfills everything from the Old Testament15:16 – Based on the fact that neither Mary or Joseph knew they would raise Jesus at first, why would they get married? but it seems that we still use them. Why don’t we use more things and view them as a mystical fulfillment?19:32 – I’m in RCIA. What is the Catholic definition of Idolatry and opposed to the Protestant view?23:35 – What’s the correct pronunciation of amen?29:34 – Why does God allow Satan to exist?33:51 – To what degree is a prison guard culpable of taking a prisoner’s life who’s on death row?37:07 – You once said you can’t use Mt. 5 to argue that Jesus is a perfect pacifist, but doesn’t Jesus say to be Perfect like His Father is perfect?44:23 – I don’t believe in ghosts but what’s the Church teaching on them?…

12/22/2022 • 0

Topics Covered:04:00 – Gay “Marriage” Bill42:05 – Nicaraguan Bishop persecuted and ideologies…

12/22/2022 • 0

Topics Covered:05:03 – P22, the mountain lion that, in downtown Los Angeles, died.17:53 – Vatican Corruption – Paglia, Beciu, and more.42:50 – Introducing Jordan, major gifts manager for Catholic Answers49:10 – Pope’s Resignation Letter…

12/21/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:08:30 – What are your suggestions of books on how to deal with loneliness especially during the holidays, from a Catholic perspective?19:35 – I was told that it would be okay to be a godparent to a Lutheran and now I am. What do I do now if it is wrong?29:05 – Were Mary, Martha, and Lazarus unmarried? And does this have any significance?33:54 – I’m a new Catholic. How to respond to the protestant claim that the Eucharist is a symbol?44:18 – If Mary is the mother of Jesus and Joseph is the stepfather, but the Davidic line is through Joseph, how can we claim that Jesus falls under the Davidic Line?50:44 – Why use the word apologist? Why are we apologizing for being Catholic?…

12/21/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:04:21 – How can I interpret Deuteronomy 21:10-14?19:30 – Who is your favorite Church father?23:10 – Why did God suspend natural law in order to impregnate Mary?30:24 – Can a Catholic be a godparent to a Lutheran in the Missouri Synod?33:00 – What are the Catholic teachings on Yoga as a physical activity?41:20 – Where is the balance in living one’s Catholic Faith and not coming off strong?47:10 – What were Pope John Paul II’s grounds for adding the Luminous mysteries to the rosary?…

12/20/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:30:08 – Is family catechesis something you promote in your book?41:12 – How can we baptize some of the secular things in our lives such as sports?47:45 – What does hospitality in a Catholic family look like?…

12/17/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:28:46 – My parents divorced when I was 11 and my dad ended up marrying his high school sweetheart. Even today, decades later, I’m still feeling the effects of it. Can you just comment on that?31:54 – I’m divorced, and my depression kicks up around this time of year. How do I get over it?34:59 – I’m annulled after a marriage that lasted 6 months. How do I discern marriage with this hanging over my head?40:55 – Can you clarify your point of inviting someone to a gathering but rejecting the significant other? It doesn’t seem very Christ-like.44:47 – Your advice is great for other situations, not just for the divorced! I just wanted to thank you for your advice!50:13 – If someone is not married in the Church can they still receive communion?…

12/16/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:00:54 – I feel like I don’t have a path. How do I faith in God?11:54 – What’s the relation of James the lesser to Jesus?21:28 – Why did the Jewish people sacrifice animals? Was it a matter of having sins forgiven just to feel better since heaven wasn’t open?28:40 – What role did the Talmud help, if any, in establishing the canon of scripture in the Catholic Church?35:55 – The food chain seems a bit cruel for God to create. What are your thoughts on this?46:34 – How do you respond to protestants who say the rosary isn’t in the bible?51:30 – Who were the shepherds that the angels appeared to during the birth of Christ?…

12/16/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:02:19 – With the current understanding of stem cells, how do we now understand the relationship between Mary and Jesus and the sharing of their DNA?06:02 – What do you say when a Protestant uses “one will be taken, one will be left” in support of the rapture?17:08 – Isn’t “double effect” similar to ends justifying the means? How is it consistent with Catholic faith?34:59 – Can you please answer if Catholics should believe in Santa and if they should tell their children about Santa?38:06 – Who do you go to when you experience extreme spiritual gifts?42:49 – Is it possible for Faith and science to intersect on the assumption of Mary?45:22 – What would be the best way to respond to someone who is very anti-Mary?…

12/15/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:03:51 – Could you explain the apparent contradiction with the thieves crucified with Christ? One gospel says they both mocked Jesus and another gospel explains the good thief and bad thief story.07:57 – Did God order genocide in the Old Testament?13:48 – What’s the proper Catholic interpretations of Romans 9:19-23?28:53 – In the bible, the Our Father has a variation. Can I add a word to the prayer to help it make more sense to me?36:38 – How do you divorce someone quietly?44:08 – Can you explain the meaning of the term Son of Man? Why did it create so much controversy?51:18 – The St. Pius X Catechism says we should burn protestant bibles. I’m a convert, should I burn my old bibles?…

12/15/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:04:58 – Are there contradictions to the bible? Is there a contradiction in different bible translations on 2 Chronicles 22:2 regarding Ahaziah’s age?15:29 – What’s your opinion on the newest Catholic bible translation?19:28 – When Paul says all have sinned, does that include babies and Mary.?30:34 – Was Noah the only person alive after the flood?33:58 – Which is the best bible to use for apologetics?37:09 – I heard that the original manuscripts of the gospels were not inerrant and infallible. Is this correct?45:58 – What should a Catholic believe about the documentary theory of the Pentateuch?…

12/14/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:01:28 – Is it heretical to believe that the reason God gives us life is to test our worthiness of heaven?11:10 – I was approached to be a sponsor for someone who’s going through RCIA but I’m also going to be a godparent to their child. Is it appropriate for me to take on both roles?14:15 – How do I respond to the claim that Constantine created the Catholic Church?21:20 – How does the Church deal with killing in general? War, first responders etc.36:15 – Why couldn’t Isaac give Esau a better blessing?41:27 – 1 Thes. 4 say Jesus will return and those alive will be taken up. Why do Catholics not believe in a rapture?49:00 – Jesus claims to be meek and humble of heart but was bold and brave. Is the translation for these terms wrong because he doesn’t act very meek?…

12/14/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:06:50 – If Mary was free from original sin, was her childbirth painless?17:18 – My girlfriend is Baptist and has a lot of objections to me joining the Catholic Faith. What are good responses to their objections specifically about Mary?28:52 – Why can’t procreation continue in heaven?43:10 – How can one defend against someone who claims that Mary is actually a pro-choice person?…

12/13/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:05:25 – How can we reconcile with the prophets who said the Messiah was going to be named Emmanuel but ended up being named Jesus?09:09 – What’s your opinion on the charismatic movement in the Church?16:52 – How is it possible for Orthodox Christians to recognize some of our popes as saints and yet reject the papacy?24:14 – If Jesus is God, how could Jesus lead us to God?29:20 – Why don’t we see more books on apologetics defending Vatican 2?33:25 – In Matthew Jesus says to pick up your cross and follow him. He said this before his crucifixion. What did it mean to the people then?35:33 – In the Gospel it says that John the Baptist was the greatest man born of woman but the least in the kingdom of God. What is the proper interpretation of this? Is he greater than Mary?39:15 – I wanted to say thank you! Catholic Answers was what got me interested in Catholicism!45:01 – Is restitution necessary for forgiveness when going to confession?46:42 – My husband heard claims from Mother Teresa and her ministry made people sicker through lack of medicine and accusations of fraud. Did the Church make a mistake in canonizing her?53:15 – Is general absolution valid?…

12/13/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:06:44 – How would you respond to the claim that some people cannot receive grace from liturgy due to the abuse done by some priests?17:29 – Do Catholics believe in irresistible grace? https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/gods-resistible-grace23:15 – Why do we have many translations of the Catholic bible?29:25 – How do we reconcile Gen. 49:5-7 and Judith 9?33:05 – Since the deposit of faith include liturgical traditions, can the pope infallibly declare things that are not written or oral traditions?42:30 – Why do Catholic bibles have more than protestant bibles?47:00 – Would you consider Taoism a religion searching for God?52:36 – How is it just for someone who dies old to have a lifetime for conversion but someone who dies young doesn’t?…

12/12/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:05:25 – How did Judas die?12:03 – Paul recommends not being married but Genesis says that it’s not good for man to be alone. How do we reconcile this?18:43 – Why did Jesus come when he came?23:50 – Did the pope change Church teaching on the death penalty or did he just share his opinion?32:22 – I attend a monthly service with holy oil. The priest tells after those services that we don’t need to go to confession because of the service. What are your thoughts on that?36:48 – Are we supposed to raise our hands up during the Our Father?44:18 – If God wanted all things perfect, why did He create the tree of knowledge of good and evil?49:23 – Do You know where I could find homilies written by saints?52:50 – Is it true that women can be priests in the Church now?…

12/10/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:07:08 – How do we respond to: If Mary was sinless why would she die?13:15 – What are the Nephilim?20:15 – Does prayer affect the will of God in our life?28:41 – My protestant boss is going on a mission, and I want to write a bible verse on his card. What would be a good verse to write in as a Catholic?33:47 – How do we know Jesus was here for all of us and not just Jews since He is the Jewish Messiah?38:11 – What’s the earliest account that we have on the sacrament of reconciliation?44:01 – How are we to understand the idea that schism is wrong, but Jesus and the apostles were in schism with Judaism?50:37 – My Catholic friend has started talking to a medium and has been supposedly receiving messages from his father. I told him to talk to a priest and the priest told him it was ok. How do I respond?…

12/9/2022 • 0

Pre-recorded show aired on December 8, 2022…

12/9/2022 • 0

Pre-recorded show aired on December 8, 2022 …

12/8/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:02:34 – How did they elect a new pope in the early years before the conclave? When did it become the responsibility of the college of cardinals?07:44 – I was taught that Christianity was the reason why the west has hospitals, schools, care for widows and dignity for women etc. but i get pushback saying Buddhist and other religious cultures also had that.12:52 – Where was Joseph at the time of the crucifixion?16:35 – With extreme political views like fascism, is Catholicism capable of fending those off?21:45 – What should we meditate on when praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy?23:11 – How should I address a member of my bible study embracing and promoting her daughter’s gender transition. Was it a sin for me not to say anything?33:27 – I live in a protestant dominant area. Everyone celebrates Christmas early during advent. How much of that should we encourage and participate in?36:45 – Wouldn’t 1. Cor. 11 make more sense and agree more with consubstantiation because the accidents are still present?43:10 – In the bible it mentions the veil in the temple being torn in two and as a protestant I was taught that this was a sign that the priesthood was no longer necessary. What is the Catholic understanding?45:52 – My wife’s cancer medication forced her into early menopause. Knowing that we can’t procreate, Is it moral to engage in the marital act?49:31 – How do you stay resilient when being faced with attacks from protestants?…

12/7/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:01:53 – 2. Sam. 24:1 God said to David make a census but the 1st. Chronicles 21:1 Satan entices David to take a census. Who incited David to make the census. Is this a contradiction?12:18 – If I am in a state of mortal sin and can only get a ride from a friend who only has a provisional license and legally can’t ride with him, am I morally okay to still get a ride with him?15:23 – How would you refute the Orthodox claim that liturgical abuse in Catholicism is the biggest sign that the Catholic Church is not the one true Church?21:19 – Is it wrong for me to go to clinic that has some involvement with abortion but seeking non abortion services?23:57 – I’m an illustrator that has to do a lot of research for references. Some of the things I have to research dives into pagan deities. How do I find the line between my faith and these things that make me feel uncomfortable?33:41 – Are we only going to see Jesus in heaven or are we also going to see God the Father?39:00 – I struggle with the idea that fallen away Catholics getting married outside the Church don’t have a valid marriage. How should I approach those marriages? Can I celebrate them?46:30 – I’m allergic to incense and my pastor just started using it heavily. Where does this leave me in attending mass?…

12/7/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:05:35 – What are your thoughts on prima scriptura over sola scriptura?12:36 – How should we approach submission to church authority when we have problems with her teachings?21:58 – How do I level admonishment and prudence when considering approaching a friend who married outside of the Church?33:28 – John the Baptist knew that Jesus was the Messiah in Mt.3 but sent to question whether He was the Messiah in Mt. 11. Was he doubting Jesus?41:23 – How does the Catholic Church elect its new bishops?45:38 – If God knows everything, why did he still create Satan and the third of the angels that fell?…

12/6/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:22:01 – What’s the difference between stem cells and cell lines?34:13 – How do we respond to people who ground human value in consciousness?36:54 – Could you give an overview of transhumanism and if there is any link to the covid vaccine?41:19 – What do you think is the reason why people become gay? Is it genetic or is it cultural?46:51 – The drug Humera is made with human and animal cells. Do you know what those cells are specifically from? https://cogforlife.org/49:23 – If a trans person is considering joining the Catholic Church, would they have to detransition?52:40 – Have we forgotten that there is a stage in human development where we have a nonsexual same sex attraction?…

12/6/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:03:05 – How would one come to know the gender of one who is intersex?11:21 – What’s the reasoning behind the teaching that Jesus is present in both species?14:45 – Is it possible to live a contemplative life as a married man?21:57 – If Adam and Eve were perfect before the fall how did they have imperfect judgment by choosing sin?30:01 – How can we prove that Mary was always a virgin?38:12 – How can I prove that we receive salvation through faith and works and not salvation through faith alone?43:19 – Does God already know if we are going to heaven or hell?…

12/5/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:04:01 – Imagine a technology developed that gives two people the ability to share feelings, emotions, physical sensations, etc., with each other as if they were truly experiencing the other person in the exact state that they are in at that moment in time. I’m thinking of a situation where John is trying to explain how he feels about something important, but he just can’t put it into words for Jane to understand. To solve the problem, they both connect their minds with the technology and for a brief moment, Jane knows exactly the how’s and why’s of John’s emotions, even his physical sensations or pain or pleasure. She is now able to understand him on a level that is too complex for words, resulting in greater intimacy and love between them. If we apply this to Church teaching on marriage, would a husband and wife be obligated to participate in this activity as a means of total giving of oneself to the other? If not, could you think of some variation of this technology or scenario that the Church would promote or even require? For the purpose of this thought experiment, assume that you wouldn’t be able to abuse this technology or generally use it in a negative way.15:30 – Is there competition in heaven? It seems to be part of human nature.18:54 – Assuming that there is life on other planets and that they have been given the same immortal souls as we have, and assuming that they are susceptible to death as we are, does that mean that Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory are currently comprised of human souls and the souls of what we would consider aliens, too?22:51 – Has a convert ever been Pope?24:32 – Are the proposed alien sightings aliens or angels and/or demons?34:25 – My understanding is that the soul is the life principle. When stem cells are removed from a body and cultured, do they receive a new sensitive soul but not rational soul?41:52 – Some writers through history have depicted multiple “levels” of hell and heaven (e.g. Dante). Is there any biblical support for distinct experiences of heaven and hell?48:06 – Could the other people mentioned in Genesis be the Neanderthals? (See Genesis 4 and the reference to the people who might kill Cain)52:03 – What happens to your soul if you get assimilated by the Borg?…

12/3/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:06:01 – What proof is there that the Catholic Church existed before the 3rd century. A Protestant challenged me on that.12:39 – Why does the Old Testament sound so harsh? It feels like we cherry pick what we follow from it.18:25 – Would killing a sentient robot be considered murder?20:51 – What would be a good book to learn about the Marian dogmas?30:30 – How do I convince an atheist or agnostic that God is real in simple terms?32:59 – If the keys were given alone to Peter, how do we reconcile the Church fathers not recognizing that?37:46 – How do we know the bible is the real Word of God?44:40 – How do I refute the claim that abortion is self-defense?49:11 – What’s the difference between the deity of Christ and the divinity of Christ?51:28 – In Matthew 24 Jesus talks about the great tribulation. What did Jesus mean by it?…

12/2/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:03:54 – What’s the Catholic perspective on self-help books?7:45 – Did the fall of angels happen before or after Adam and Eve?13:24 – What is a well-formed conscience and how does one form one?20:08 – How can the NAB be an approved bible if there are some passages, mainly the story of the woman in adultery is included but states that it’s potentially not in the original?28:50 – How did evil come to be? The bible doesn’t really talk about it but it seems like other religious writings talk about it.35:48 – Did Jesus tell Peter to build the Church upon the rock before or after the crucifixion?42:07 – If you’re addicted to a sin and commit it habitually does that make it a mortal sin?47:06 – How do Catholics balance assenting to authority and knowing when to revolt against spiritual authority?53:55 – Is it permissible for a Catholic organist to play at an Episcopal church?…

12/2/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:03:31 – Is it ok to purchase a lot of presents to someone to ask for forgiveness?06:53 – Are the unborn persons?11:47 – Is it possible to avoid going to purgatory?19:23 – What level of obedience does one owe to parents, especially as adults?29:30 – How would the Church adapt the liturgical calendar if we colonized another planet or the moon?34:22 – How do I defend the Marian doctrines if typology is not the best way to defend doctrines in general?42:30 – I left the Church over a month ago because I was rejected by the person who I associated my Catholic faith with. How do I get over rejection?49:39 – Why is it that priests always receive communion in both species, but the laity mostly only receive communion through the host?…

12/1/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:13:59 – I have a history of attempts at recovery and have a traumatic brain injury, do you have any advice to get over these hurdles?24:20 – I recently got out of a protestant recovery program and am excited to hear that there is a Catholic alternative! Could you share more about the ministry?35:13 – How do I tell if my spouse is an alcoholic?45:55 – Does your organization point families to programs that have good track records?50:39 – I founded a CIR group and the clergy were very excited that this existed! I would like to share this story.…

12/1/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:23:32 – How do we address popular leaders in the Church with fringe ideas that have some prominence and lead people away from proper teaching?30:18 – I think we should pray for the leaders who disappoint, but there’s a difference with those who are trying to change Church teaching. How do we deal with those movements that are trying to subvert the direction of the Church?42:01 – Do you consider leadership to include laity who push clergy to do their job?50:40 – What are the elements of learning in your leadership academy?…

11/30/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:02:01 – did Mary have the beatific vision? Where is the line between making jokesand being blasphemous and sacrilegious?08:18 – Did Zoroastrianism influence Judaism or Christianity?21:20 – In the Nicene Creed it says that Jesus will come the living and the dead, does that mean that those who have died are in the state limbo waiting for Jesus to return?28:53 – What’s the Church’s understanding of personhood?41:06 – If a priest is in the state of mortal sin and celebrates mass, is it proper for him to receive communion?45:39 – What do you know about the origins of priests celebrating mass 3 times a day on Christmas?48:15 – If God forgives all sins during confession, what are judged for after we die?52:58 – Jesus breathed on the apostles giving them the Holy Spirit and then the apostles received the Holy Spirit again on Pentecost. Did they get a double dose or was it a different spirit?…

11/30/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:02:00 – If God is outside of time how does he know if someone didn’t keep holy the sabbath or perform delayed obedience?09:55 – Was the 28th Canon of Chalcedon accepted in the east?21:53 – How do we square the story of Adam and Eve and science?39:56 – What do we know about God watching over us as individuals and situations in our lives?48:37 – What is the Church’s stance on race and the specifically the biblical descendants?…

11/29/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:03:00 – I know some very good people that have no affiliation with Christianity no belief in God. Some of them are more giving and patient than people I know that are Christian. Are they dismissed by God because they’re not baptized and don’t go to church?13:08 – What makes a marriage valid? Does it need to be performed by an ambassador of Christ? If so, does that mean a Protestant minister cannot perform a valid marriage?19:39 – How can one reconcile the faith when looking at history with indulgences and corruption in the church?23:31 – Why is there such an emphasis on the Church as an organization? For example saying, “What does the Church say about it?” Why can’t we just go right to the bible?33:20 – Every time I pray it feels like there’s an all-consuming feeling of fear activated that’s strong. How do I grow spiritually with this fear? Should I wait until it dies down and just not pray as frequently?41:50 – I adopted my now 12 y.o. son and he has severe cognitive disabilities. I’m fairly certain he has never been baptized. Should he be? What’s the process for that?44:28 – In Matthew 24:40 in last Sunday’s gospel it says “One is taken, one is left.” What does this mean?46:44 – How did Jesus go up into heaven since he can’t fly there?51:25 – My son and his fiancé are getting married in the spring. She would like her parish priest preside and we would also like to have a retired bishop. Can the bishop concelebrate?…

11/29/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:04:20 – How do we defend Catholic position that Muslims and Catholics worship the same God, but Mormons aren’t Christian heretics?16:59 – How is it that some Catholics can be anti-Semitic?30:03 – I was told by a relative that I love the Church and my faith more than I love God. Is that possible? If so, is that bad? Also, can you help me understand the protestant funeral my grandmother was buried with today?42:14 – I’m a recent convert and after I sin I repent and trust God forgives me when asking sincerely. It feels like a sin to go and ask a priest afterwards like I’m asking him again. Also, is saying the Our Father not asking God forgiveness for our sins? Is that not sufficient enough?…

11/28/2022 • 0

Another installment of the Game show where to listeners go head to head to answer so tough apologetical questions!…

11/26/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:16:50 – What is the Church’s teaching on babies who die in the womb? Do they go to limbo? And will we be able to see/interact with them or will we be separated?20:11 – In regard to the beatific vision, do Catholics and non-catholic alike experience the “same” beatific vision in heaven?32:18 – Do we still spiritually grow after death?36:52 – Why do we need Godparents to receive certain sacraments?42:50 – I heard a prayer that mentioned the perpetual virginity of Mary. What is the importance of her maintaining her virginity through birth?48:25 – Why is the Catholic Church always in the defensive position when it comes to apologetics?…

11/25/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:03:00 – Joan “Siobhan” of Arc14:30 – NPR Selling out to transgender ideology20:30 – The passing of pro-abortion legislation28:15 – Moral idiocy36:10 – Marriage rates in the U.S.…

11/25/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:08:00 – Gratitude18:00 – The Eucharist is Thanksgiving29:20 – Pausing the Synodal process34:30 – Religiosity based off education demographics48:00 – Diversity in Christian denominations…

11/24/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:06:46 – Is the newest booster vaccine approved by the Catholic Church?11:40 – Why are the gospels named Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John if they weren’t necessarily written by those men?19:05 – In Tobias in the Douay–Rheims I find a story about a dog and the angels. I don’t find that story in any other translation. Why is that?34:44 – Is Mt. 28:19 a directive for everyone or just priests?41:16 – I know we are required to forgive whether they want forgiveness, but we must want to be forgiven for God to forgive us. Why is that?47:48 – Why did Jesus tell Mary Magdalene not to touch him but told Thomas to touch his wounds?51:28 – Can a priest perform their priestly duties without a stole? Where is the stole in the bible?…

11/24/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:04:17 – In Gen 46-48, it says Abraham, Jacob, Isaac died in their hundreds. The calculate it by multiplying numbers. Example (5x5x7, 6x6x5, etc.). Is there a specific meaning behind that?11:15 – Does the bible say which form of government is ideal?19:20 – Why is it rare that passion narrative pieces are read throughout the year in Mass?21:34 – Is there a bible passage that clarifies either the Nicene creed and apostles’ creed statement “conceived by the Holy Spirit” or “incarnate of the Holy Spirit?”29:15 – Maccabees say that it’s good to pray for the dead. What good did it do at that time if Jesus hadn’t opened the gates of heaven yet?35:04 – What was Luther’s theological foundation for breaking away from the Church?44:50 – What is the legitimacy of the 3 vocations and is being single a vocation?52:04 – Why would Abraham and Isaac go to other kingdoms and claim that their wives were their sisters?…

11/23/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:05:12 – Why doesn’t the Catholic Church consider other Protestant denominations’ communion valid?12:06 – If God is outside of time and in the eternal, how does God know if someone didn’t honor the sabbath or know of delayed obedience?15:23 – Is there anything in the Catechism that says anything when the baby in the womb has a soul?19:52 – My household is very lukewarm. I’ve become curious about learning more about the Theotokos. What is it?29:51 – What does it mean to be in the state of Grace?35:54 – An abortion doctor in Indiana performed an abortion on a 10-year-old. How do I defend life in that situation?41:47 – Is there a program that I can order online about apologetics? Where can we go to get a good explanation about the Inquisition and the crusades?46:04 – Is it a mortal sin for a Catholic married couple to use the withdrawal method?…

11/23/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:03:06 – Could you clarify the Catholic belief on double effect and abortion?12:19 – The bible says to “not spare the rod” when disciplining a child. What does that mean? And what is the Catholic understanding on discipline?16:45 – What’s the proper way to end the rosary? If feels rather abrupt when concluding it.22:27 – Is it appropriate to refer to the Holy Spirit as feminine?28:49 – How would you explain the different verses in the bible like “Vengeance is for the Lord” and not seeking revenge?36:08 – I just discovered that my health insurance covers and supports abortion. How morally culpable am I? Should I cancel my insurance?45:51 – Has the Church deemed the teaching of universal salvation heretical or heterodox?51:32 – I would like to propose a different meaning for the word ‘viable’ and would like to get your thoughts on it.…

11/22/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:06:46 – Why is it important to confess your sins to a priest instead of asking God directly?24:17 – I’ve recently rediscovered my faith. How can I bring my family back to the Church without being overbearing?20:39 – What is the Church’s stance on Marijuana?23:59 – How do I simply respond to someone asking how I know I’m saved?40:17 – Where do dinosaurs fit into the creation story?45:30 – How do I get over the hurdle of feeling like we worship Mary?51:20 – Why do we need the Eucharist if we have the Holy Spirit who is always with us?…

11/22/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:4:40 – Is being Catholic the only way to reach salvation?13:56 – Why do Catholics believe that they are the one true Church?22:47 – Where does the requirement of needing 2 miracles for the canonization of a saint come from? What are your thoughts on praying to relatives who have passed if they were holy people?29:38 – Is it okay for Catholics to read books that aren’t Catholic/Christian?32:29 – How is it that the Church says Mary did not have any more kids when the bible says she does.45:31 – Jesus said to the good thief that he would be in paradise with him that day. Does that mean that Jesus didn’t go to hell?50:28 – I’m in RCIA. Am I declaring the saints omniscient by praying to them?…

11/21/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:23:57 – How do you approach children who have gone away from the Faith? 39:47 – What would be the best way to handle your children having children and not baptizing them? Words of Eternal Life45:06 – What can I do to help my brother return to God?49:57 – My 17 years olddaughter says she doesn’t believe anymore. What should I do? What are your thoughts about going back to basics?…

11/19/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:12:13 – Can you explain where the sacrament of confession is in the bible?17:56 – How can the prodigal son be simultaneously saved and not yet given his inheritance, which is salvation?20:45 – How do I explain holy water to a protestant, specifically from the bible?24:11 – Follow up on confession: My protestants respond that Jesus said to confess to one another not a priest. My response to this is Jesus’ intentionality. What are your thoughts on this?32:30 – If God is immutable then how does that reconcile with the bible describing wrath and anger in God?38:33 – How do you refute Sola Fide from a Catholic perspective?46:24 – Does God stop the devil from confessing his sins? The Bible said he was created before Adam and Eve and was the smartest creation. Why spend all this time without confessing?52:39 – In scripture Jesus says the thief would be in paradise on that day but the Creed says Jesus descended into hell for three days. How do we reconcile this?…

11/18/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:08:00- What is the best concise support for the papacy?17:12 – Have you heard of Zachary King, the former Satanist High Wizard turned pro-life advocate? If so, can you verify his story?37:03 – How is the Old Testament God the same as the New Testament God, and how can I explain that to my Protestant friends?46:04 – How do you answer the claim that anyone can consecrate the Eucharist since the Bible never says it has to be a priest?…

11/18/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:11:50 – I’ve always been pro-life, but I’m not sure how to answer people who bring up instances of the woman’s life being in danger or incest.24:31 – Could you tell me more about the reality of loving Jesus? What does that look like? When I was little I knew Jesus loved me, but there was no love from me because no one told me I was supposed to love him.36:18 – When Jesus talks about picking up your cross, how would people at the time have understood what that means? And when Paul talks about “scripture,” what is he referring to?44:32 – What makes a valid marriage? When two atheists marry, is that valid?52:14 – Someone asked me about the Immaculate Conception of Ruth and it caught me off-guard. Do you know anything about this?…

11/17/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:07:37 – Where did the idea come from that ancient Israel worshiped many gods in addition to Yahweh, who was just one among many?23:14 – My friend wants to know how praying to Mary is more efficient or effective than praying to Jesus alone, and whether there’s any official Church teaching on that?36:57 – If one is out of a state of sanctifying grace, is he still part of the Body of Christ?46:29 – The Mexican supreme court is currently debating whether to use public funds to buy nativity scenes for public display. How should I as a Catholic feel about this in terms of the relation between Church and state?…

11/17/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:11:15 – How should Christians think about the different types of grace and how we move in and out of a state of grace?22:42 – How does the Church view Protestants who are aware of and accept most Catholic doctrine but are reluctant to convert? Does imperfect communion extend to them?35:36 – Where do we get the idea that God cannot do anything logically impossible? And if that’s true, how can Jesus be 100% God and 100% man?49:03 – How should I talk to my husband, who’s a self-described materialist, about the soul? What are some basic principles I can appeal to?…

11/16/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:07:40 – Did Jesus’s prophecy about the timing of the second coming go unfulfilled?21:00 – As Catholics, what can we do to go outside of the Church and evangelize?36:50 – Why does the Church approve certain private revelations without requiring the faithful to believe in them?…

11/16/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:05:34 – How can I respond to objections to Mary’s perpetual virginity?17:19 – Can new godparents be appointed?34:44 – How did the Church conclude from the Bible that Mary is our spiritual mother and immaculately conceived?49:00 – Is it okay to meditate on nothing or are we only supposed to meditate on the word?…

11/15/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:03:04 – Why does the Church teach against masturbation? 14:32 – Why do we believe in the True presence intheEucharist? 21:10 – What is the supporting evidence for the Coronation of Mary? 29:12 – Do we retain free will when we’re in heaven?35:26 – How do I approach my Protestant friend on the topic of the Assumption of Mary? 47:24 – I have trouble with accepting the Trinity. …

11/15/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:06:20 – I’m troubled by the doctrine of Hell and people who don’t accept Jesus going to Hell, and what constitutes invincible ignorance.15:18 – I’ve never fully understood the doctrine of indulgences.20:43 – I’m troubled by the Church’s teaching on contraception. I had a vasectomy when I was a Protestant and I want to know if that’s going to impede my entry into the Church.29:21 – How can I believe the doctrines of Mary?41:24 – I’m troubled by why hell would be eternal instead of the souls being annihilated.52:09 – I’m trying to understand the role of the bishops’ authority. How could a bishop have the authority to punish a priest who didn’t do anything wrong?…

11/14/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:02:48 – In Exodus there is talks about the buying and selling of slaves. Does this mean that the bible condones chattel slavery?13:47 – How do I explain to my protestant friends that people don’t become angels after death?17:32 – I see the Holy Spirit as wisdom personified. In the bible it refers to wisdom as feminine. Is it appropriate to conclude that the Holy Spirit is female?29:06 – What are the requirements to obtain an indulgence for someone who has passed away during the month of November? Is the requirement of having no attachment to sin almost impossible to meet?33:08 – Who does the pope confess to? Is it a person or directly to God?34:66 – My daughter goes to a Catholic school,41:21 – Do Daniel 9:27 and Malachi 1:11 contradict each other? What is the proper understanding?and I discovered inappropriate books in their library. I have a meeting with the principal. Am I overreacting?48:05 – How is it possible for the Virgin Mary not to enter into original sin like Eve?…

11/12/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:19:30 – With everything in our culture working against us, how do we gain confidence?34:25 – How do I share my faith with people who might dismiss it as something that I’m diving into because of a mere hardship in life? RESOURCES: https://ignatius.com/behold-the-man-bmanp/46:47 – Your style and approach to the faith is something that makes me feel closer to Christ and the Catholic Faith. I just want to say thank you.52:29 – How would you approach political people with evangelization?…

11/11/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:01:48 – What’s the difference between penal substitution and vicarious satisfaction in atonement theology?13:18 – My son goes to Catholic school and was told by a teacher that Protestants reject that Mary is the Mother of God. Is this accurate?15:11 – Is there any situation in which a pope can be removed from office? Specifically, if he is no longer of sound mind.21:23 – Is there any record of the differences in light skin and dark skin people in the Bible? Why is there no mention of Africans in the Bible?37:28 – Who coined the word saint? Is it a carryover from Judaism?44:35 – Does the Church treat private revelation and near-death experiences the same? What are your thoughts on near death experiences?…

11/11/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:04:08 – If St. Paul was incorrect about the timing of the second coming, was he incorrect about other things?09:37 – I’m having an operation, is it appropriate to receive the anointing of the sick and an apostolic pardon?16:57 – If the 1965 Mass in Latin with some vernacular was the true intention, what was their motivation with adding additional Eucharistic prayers?23:28 – If ‘once saved always saved’ isn’t true, when does someone lose salvation?38:15 – Which of the apostles were present at the crucifixion of Jesus?46:32 – Is it definitive that we’ll have glorified bodies in heaven, but will those in hell also receive a form of glorified bodies?50:50 – Why did God kill all the first born in Exodus and could He have gone about it in a different way that led to the freeing of the Israelites?…

11/10/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:03:23 – Where is purgatory in the bible and how do you prove it to a Protestant?13:46 – As a health worker am I morally able to work at a children’s hospital that offers hormone therapy and puberty blockers?22:01 – What was the question? Am I in communion with bishops who are denying the faith in Europe?34:26 – If Jesus did not forgive people on the cross, would he and all of humanity have been cursed?40:02 – Why did you concretely assert that the gospels were written anonymously on page 155 in the Early Church book?44:24 – Is God’s free will limited by his own omniscience?…

11/10/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:05:23 – Do I need to specify the number of times I’ve sinned during confession?07:44 – How do I talk to my friends in class about becoming Catholic?15:27 – When we talk about receiving communion people say they feel closer to God, but If we are always in God’s present how can we say that we are closer?20:46 – What would happen if a priest were to claim that they are a woman? How would the Church respond?30:33 – I’m a divorced Catholic, could I join a monastery?33:06 – One of my favorite bands has some borderline sacrilegious lyrics. Is it a mortal sin to listen to their music or go to a concert?38:11 – Under what circ*mstances does a non-Catholic have access to the sacraments?45:26 – What is the Church’s teaching for those who are not disposed to receive communion but instead go up, cross their arms and receive a blessing?49:07 – What is your advice to a fallen away Catholic who wants to return?…

11/9/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:06:34 – Is it appropriate to compare playing the lotto with the Apostles casting lot to replace Judas and the soldiers casting lots for Jesus’ robe?15:46 – My wife and I just miscarried, what is the Catholic stance on cremation and also on scattering the ashes? Resource: heavensgain.org21:59 – Gen 6 talks about how God was disappointed with the people and sent a flood. Weren’t the people that he killed innocent?33:07 – Why do we only receive the host for communion instead of both species?41:39 – I’m a 7th Day Adventist looking into Catholicism. How do I talk to people who feel that once you become a believer, that all your sins, past and future, are already forgiven?51:04 – I believe in biological evolution. I have a hard time reconciling animals tearing each other apart with there being a just God.…

11/9/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:04:03 – If a Catholic does not believe in the Eucharist, is he technically not saved?13:00 – Referring to scripture, what’s the difference between showing shame and being guilty?16:45 – How would you respond to people who are a part of the World Mission Society Word of God and their claim that there’s a Mother God?31:55 – I’m Protestant. The Catholic Church looks different from the Church from the Patristic period. How does the development of doctrine work according to Catholics?42:49 – A relative of mine who was raised Catholic but now questions everything. She asked why the Church doesn’t accept “gay” marriage and forces women to give birth in circ*mstances such as rape. How do I respond?50:14 – Why should I be Catholic and not just Protestant?…

11/8/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:05:03 – How would a Catholic respond to the population argument for reincarnation?12:15 – Is the desire and being on the way to commit mortal sin, make one lose salvific grace? I’m comparing this to baptism by desire.16:43 – If the Pope is infallible, what if he preaches something blatantly immoral?20:30 – Can St Joseph’s intercession be good for finding a job?23:35 – Why did David wear the priestly garment if he wasn’t a Levite?29:37 – How could the Orthodox have a valid priesthood if they reject the authority of the priesthood?32:54 – If you prefer going to confession with a certain priest but there’s a confession time earlier with other priests, should you wait or go to the earliest confession?36:54 – My brother sends me inappropriate memes about the Church and the Eucharist? How should I handle this since he thinks it’s no big deal?43:21 – My dad is a protestant missionary and is very anti-Catholic. He went to Iraq and said he found the original church and claims the Catholic Church is the original Protestant church that broke away from them. How do I respond?48:32 – When did adoration become a practice?51:27 – 1. Cor 5 says that people who are sexually immoral should be expelled from the Church. How do I reconcile this with people who have been accused of this but continue to retain their power and position in the Church?…

11/8/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:17:19 – Is there any non-religious proof for the existence of a God?23:35 – What is your favorite footnote in the appendix for your book?30:12 – Granting everything you said about God being timeless, how does having free will make any sense?41:36 – How do we reconcile God being love and the bible saying that God hates certain people?50:25 – What does God mean when he says that there will be many mansions in heaven?…

11/7/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:23:15 – I read that Jesus was only one of many messianic figures and Jesus’ religion was only spread because of Constantine. Is this True?30:50 – How is it that we can believe in evolution and Catholicism?35:37 – I’m 9 weeks pregnant. Does the baby in the womb have a soul?44:04 – Can protestants be saved?49:05 – Why did God not dissipate Satan? Why did God send him to earth?…

11/5/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:02:23 – Why should I pursue converting my Lutheran friends if they are already really great Christians?05:50 – My wife is Catholic and I’m a Methodist going through RCIA. How does the bible support the real presence in the Eucharist?12:17 – Do I need to pay some sort of gratuity to a priest if I ask him to bless items for me?14:28 – I pray the rosary frequently but am very distracted. Do they do anything even if I’m distracted? https://www.catholic.com/audio/caf/does-the-church-encourage-superstition17:43 – What was Mary and Joseph’s betrothal? Was it a marriage since he was able to divorce her?20:34 – How would a woman who had an abortion atone for her sin? SEND purgatory is fo reals30:19 – Are there any plenary indulgences that someone who is a shut in can obtain through prayer alone?33:38 – How do I talk to my Jewish fiancé about Catholicism?40:23 – My fiancé and I are trying to find a good foundation for our marriage and are considering Catholicism. Is Catholicism a good foundation?47:15 – How can God be omnipotent and desire something?…

11/4/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:01:03 – I do martial arts and yoga. Are these things ok for me to do as a Catholic. How do I figure out if I know I can or can’t?06:01 – Does Jn 2:10 make Jesus look irresponsible by giving my wine to drunk people?18:32 – Why doesn’t the western rite allow infants to be confirmed but the eastern Catholic rites do? Can a western Catholic go to an eastern Catholic priest and get their child confirmed, as well as baptized in emergency situations?28:31 – I grew up, was married, and divorced in the Mormon church. What do I need to do to be fully accepted into the Catholic Church since divorce is not acceptable?34:16 – Can you clarify your comments on yoga? Isn’t a position a prayer posture? Also, you said TV is bad, what about the 2 Catholic channels? Are those bad?42:23 – 1 Cor 3:15 and 2 Maccabees are used as proof for purgatory. They don’t seem to actually be referencing purgatory. What is your response to that?…

11/4/2022 • 0

Open Forum:04:20 – Where do we find the word ‘priest’ in the New Testament?14:11 – Can the laity perform a minor exorcism?23:41 – What resources would you recommend giving my dying protestant mother?29:38 – What is the Church’s view on ghosts?34:19 – How do we refute the Calvinist view of free will?41:18 – How far can the new understanding of capital punishment be taken either way? If I’m a juror and consider capital punishment, am I at risk of sin?…

11/3/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:04:23 – I applied for a new job as a data analyst for a medical company. I found out they partner with fertility clinics and LGBT people adoption centers. Could I take this job or am I too close to cooperation with evil?07:56 – Do you have to be Catholic to go to heaven? Is everyone in heaven Catholic?14:20 – If I’m serving at a Saturday vigil mass, does it qualify as me participating?19:21 – Did the Jews that died in the holocaust go to hell?24:06 – What’s the correct response to the objection on John 6 that Jesus is just speaking spiritually? 31:27 – Does the host after consecration emit anything?40:45 – Is Anglo-Catholicism a legitimate branch in the Catholic Church?47:05 – What happens to a person spiritually when they are in a state of grace and then commit a mortal sin?50:42 – How are we supposed to pray for our loved ones who, as far as we know, have denied Christ?52:53 – What is the Church’s teaching on fertility drugs? …

11/3/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:13:37 – In the early Church, as apostolic succession tied to the bishops of the presbyters?18:13 – Is the Magisterium above Sacred Scripture?23:32 – Is there a difference between a nun and a sister?29:06 – I’m a recent convert. Is salvation lost for my ex-Catholic dad? 33:38 – Are there any connections today between Moloch and abortion? 35:40 – You once gave a great argument against Orthodoxy saying that historically they did take the popes say as authoritative. Could you expound on that?43:27 – Are the Jewish people still saved by the old covenant? Does the old covenant still apply to converted Jews?47:33 – Is the long form of the St. Michael prayer an exorcism prayer?50:41 – What keeps an antipope from adding to Catholic tradition? …

11/2/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:04:05 – Why is the Father the first person of the Trinity, the Son the Second, and the Holy Spirit the Third? Why that order?13:34 – How are we saved? By grace alone or by baptism?17:54 – Are you fully a Catholic if you have baptism by desire?28:37 – Is it true that the Council of Trent taught that there’s no salvation outside of the Catholic Church? And if it is, is that still what the Church teaches today?39:09 – How can we increase in the initial state of justification?47:30 – Why do Catholics not believe in predestination?…

11/2/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:04:37 – 1 John 5:13 says that we can know that we have eternal life. But Catholics say that we can’t know. It sounds like Catholics disagree with the Bible on this. Can we still perish even if we believe in Christ?17:15 – Why do Christian churches try to scare everybody into believing in hell?23:09 – Is it true that all Christians who are baptized technically have been exorcized?29:39 – I have trouble with the teaching that God’s authority over his creations makes it okay for him to kill them. Wouldn’t that make him pro-choice?42:38 – I see substitutionary atonement as very influential in pushing me towards atheism and I want to see if I’m understanding it correctly.…

11/1/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:01:21 – My question involves a Frankenstein’ monster scenario. Let’s suppose that the monster’s body was created as provided in the original novel. Let’s also suppose that the body parts were all gathered from baptized persons. After coming to life, would the monster need to be baptized in order to have the stain of original sin removed?06:11 – Why do things fly off the shelf by themselves? Why do we hear heavy footsteps on our ceiling when we only have a one-story house? Why do our cats avoid a certain spot in the living room and spend hours alertly watching it?13:16 – I believe in ghosts, or whatever it is that we call ghosts, because my daughter has seen them when she was younger and scared us all. What did she see? If ghosts are real, what are they? Why would someone be able to see them?23:53 – If you lean too close when blowing out your Jack-o’-lantern, can the pumpkin suck out your soul?30:02 – I know someone who died, and he was very possibly in mortal sin. His wife died a few years earlier, she was a good faithful Catholic. He spoke to two different relatives probably within an hour after he had just passed and revealed to them that he was not in the same place as his wife, he said that he could not see her. Both relatives didn’t even know he had passed away, he spoke to them in their dreams with the same message. How does that happen?34:05 – Is Father Amorth fake and/or just a product of the Satanic Panic? If he is fake, is he sincere in his beliefs or is he some type of Satanic Panic Grifter like Mike Warnke and Zachary King? In the case of Father Amorth I still believe in exorcism, but Father Amorth’s claims, and documentaries make me think that he is not a good exorcist. RESOURCE MENTIONED: http://www.canonlaw.info/a_amorth.htm36:57 – Could a gateway to hell exist? Such as the legend of Stull, KS40:42 – My daughter, Lauren, would like to know the history of the tradition of carving pumpkins and if it had any connection to the Catholic “All Hallows Eve”43:16 – Is serving Candy Corn a mortal or venial sin?44:11 – I hear demons are not able to reveal a person’s sins IF that person already went to Confession. And demons especially hate Latin. Are either true?48:28 – Catholic Apologist Matt Fradd does a horror podcast called Sibling Horror… it can get pretty spooky. My question is, can someone listening or writing such stuff put them in any danger of even an occasion of sin since it could be entertaining thoughts and scenarios that could lead down a dark path? Or is that something that would change depending upon the inclination of the specific individual?…

11/1/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:02:54 – In Wales many claim Halloween came about because of the Celtic festival of Samhain. Is this true? When did All Saints begin? Does it predate Samhain? If not are the dates coincidental? Is this a case of “if the church chooses a date, it’s always going to coincide with something somewhere in the world?”09:05 – How would you address the deeply Catholic origins of the holiday and how those got twisted into what we have today?13:16 – What was your favorite Halloween candy when you were a child? And what was your favorite costume?19:45 – If I were to dress up as a Knight Templar for Halloween, putting on the habit of a knight of the order, would I be in violation of the Papal Bull Vox in Excelso, and thereby excommunicated? The bull suppressed the Order of the Temple, and specifically stated that anyone wearing the habit of the Order would be subject to laetae sentiae excommunication.28:18 – Jimmy, I’ve got a story that happened to me that I’d love your thoughts on: I went to a Benedictine Catholic liberal arts college in the mid-west. One night, during the week of Halloween, I was up late at night, 1am, working on a Russian history paper. I was in my dorm room, working with just my lamp on, and my roommate was asleep behind me on the bottom bunk. Suddenly, I hear him sit up. So I turn and look at him, and he looks at me with a weird, distant look on his face and says “You have something dead in your school…” I assume I misheard him, so I just say, “What?” “You have something dead in your school…” he says again. “WHAT!?” “You have something dead in your school…” At this point I reason that he’s very actively sleep talking, and I say as much. “You’re talking in your sleep, man. Go back to sleep.” He looks at me with an odd half-smirk, nods, and just lays back down and falls back into sleep. I think nothing else of this and go to bed after printing off my paper. I come to find out that at that same time as this took place, around 1 am, one of the monks at the abbey had passed. So…just a coincidence? Some sort of heralding? I’d love your thoughts…39:49 – Who’s the best Dracula?44:50 – Which does Jimmy feel is the better TV show- Addams Family or Munsters, and why?47:08 – Why do all the Star Wars force ghosts have to sit down when imparting lengthy advice to Luke?47:45 – My daughter Fiona wants to know if Annabelle the doll is really possessed by a demon?52:33 – What exactly are the differences between exorcisms and deliverances? How accurate are the depictions in movies overall; which movie/show is most accurate? Also, were any of the canonized saints ever possessed by a demon?…

10/31/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:02:17 – A friend adopted two co*cker spaniels that are Double Merles. These dogs are bred with the full knowledge that only one or two of the litter won’t be born blind or deaf, or both, and these will often be put down (which is why my friend adopted them). We agreed it was rather a cruel custom, but then I thought it was no different than how God created humanity in the full knowledge that many would need to be “put down” (to hell). Yes, we have free will, but He knew this would be the case and created us anyway, seems like there had to be a better way or at least no way at all.16:05 – Do you know any good stories of persons leaving the SSPX or other schismatic organizations and returning to full communion?17:01 – My question is: why have certain pockets of American Catholics lost their schismatic minds and Catholic Answers is silent about it.20:12 – If or maybe when time travel becomes possible, would you want to travel back to the first Easter weekend or would you want to travel to any when in Jesus’ life apart from those last days?22:28 – If Jesus was nailed through the wrists, why do some stigmatists have the wounds in the palms of their hands? And why do some artists put a nail in each hand and each foot, a total of 4.32:21 – Are birthstones in the same vein as astrology?37:27 – I’m a wishful skeptic regarding Big Foot. By “wishful skeptic” I mean, I don’t believe in Big Foot, but I wish it was real, that would be fun. What are your thoughts? Is it possible he’s real? It seems that by now we would have stumbled upon the remains of a dead Big Foot.46:10 – What Star Trek (non-human) species are most likely to be what aliens would look like?…

10/29/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:4:10 – I would like to hear a response to Professor Daniel O’Connor’s claim that aliens cannot exist according to Catholic teaching and that they must be the work of demons.19:13 – I think a lot would like to know about whether Catholics can celebrate Halloween.23:14 – In honor of Halloween, could you explain the common misconceptions by Protestants (and some Catholics) that Halloween is a “pagan” or “demonic” holiday?28:41 – 1. If Halloween existed during the time of Christ, would He recommend it (trick or treat, wearing of costumes, family gatherings, etc…) to Joseph, Mary, and the apostles?31:19 – 2. If the word “Purgatory” was explicitly mentioned by Christ in the Gospels, would all Protestants believe in it?32:46 – I’d love to better understand “being outside of time”!36:49 – If Adam did not take a bite of the apple Eve gave him, would there have been a fall?41:01 – I have heard that a mass must be complete and not stop, even in an emergency. At what point must a priest not stop mass (is it during the liturgy of the Eucharist, or just specifically at the consecration, or another time)?51:22 – What is your take on the Irresistible force paradox? What would happen if an unstoppable force encountered an unmovable object?…

10/28/2022 • 0

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10/28/2022 • 0

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10/27/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:00:48 – Does the Church believe in a closed canon?04:11 – I think you’re leaving out the important point that the Baptists claim of being able to trace their line back to Jesus is incorrect.15:40 – Which denomination would the Catholic Church consider having valid apostolic succession?22:33 – How can we Catholics defend the teaching of having images and them not being idols?30:40 – In what ways could a priest help a Baptist in a situation where demonic forces could potentially be involved?35:33 – What’s the best way to approach a protestant pastor with a large following who is spreading blatant lies about the Blessed Mother?45:53 – My protestant brother is slowly making his way to the Catholic Church. How do I encourage him to be open to the Catholic Church?52:06 – I’m a Protestant Freemason. Why would I not be allowed to be Catholic if I’m a Freemason?…

10/27/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:05:33 – Was there an end date for Divine Revelation?13:26 – Do you see a place for Anglicans to be in communion with Catholics without converting?19:42 – Are saints benefiting from the beatific vision or are they waiting till the end for all of us to join in?22:44 – What would you explain to a protestant the authority of scripture vs the authority of the Church?35:33 – How do I explain to my sister-in-law that the Catholic Church was the first Church to be founded and not the Anabaptists?47:06 – What is required of someone who wants to become Catholic? Why does one have to believe in everything the Church teaches and not just the essentials?…

10/26/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:02:48 – Do you have to be a practicing Catholic to receive the Anointing of the Sick and the forgiveness that comes with it?13:58 – What gave Pope John Paul II the right to add the luminous mysteries to the rosary?19:19 – What does heaven look like?22:59 – Can you talk about the discrepancy between the popes change on the death penalty vs the teaching of the historical Church and the Church fathers?42:30 – I heard Tim mention the 12 sorrows of Mary on Al Kresta’s show. I missed the context of the 12 sorrows, could you expound more on this?47:14 – How do I prove to a Jehovah’s Witness that Jesus is God using the Bible?…

10/26/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:21:35 – I’m in a relationship with someone who has a daughter who thinks she’s a boy. What can I do to help?29:54 – My daughter is struggling with gender dysphoria. She won’t talk to us anymore. Do you have any suggestions on how to help?34:43 – My parish is rolling out the welcome mat to the transgender movement. Do you think this is a good or bad move on behalf of parishes?43:06 – I’m a teacher and I’m corrected by my students regarding the language. When did the terminology change? What can we do about it?49:00 – Do you think it’s more productive to argue the facts about the changes or is it better to expose the agenda?52:24 – My brother is 50 and now lives as a woman. Being faithful to the truth, how can I better love him?…

10/25/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:06:12 – Since God is above time, are we currently in heaven or hell outside time with him?13:40 – Could you elaborate on St. Augustine’s comments and perspective on the account of Genesis?21:03 – Can you give an explanation why a protestant who fully embraces doctrinal matters still cannot receive communion?28:55 “Catholics leave out the real second commandment from the Old Testament”37:20 – My protestant/anti-Catholic wife is requiring contraception in our marriage. If I don’t go along with it, there’s a possibility that she’ll seek divorce. What should I do?45:53 – Were there 3 days that were dropped from the Gregorian calendar? Was it a correction or a miscalculation?51:09 Before St. Paul died, he said wolves would arrive. How do we know that these wolves are not the Church Fathers?…

10/24/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:01:47 – I just want to know if it’s reasonable to believe that the 10 original apostles died as martyrs because of the consequences of abandoning Jesus from the cross except for the apostle John. because he didn’t abandon Jesus from the cross.11:37 – What is the “odor of sanctity” and how would one recognize it? Can the devil replicate it?17:50 – In the New Testament, Paul uses typology from the Old Testament a lot, but does the Old Testament ever use typology from elsewhere in the Old Testament to the future Messiah?22:55 – Because Mary’s case is unique, I wonder how her relationship with the Holy Spirit differs from ours. Did she have all of the gifts and benefits of the Holy Spirit from the time of her conception? Yet we know the Holy Spirit came upon her at the Incarnation. And then descended upon her at Pentecost. Did she receive, or even have to receive the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation?28:35 – Is AA-1025 real or fake?33:13 – Did Jesus descend to Sheol and preach the Gospel as more of an informational thing, or did He do so to have those there formally accept His sacrifice as an act of will? Were they already judged before Sheol or was their judgment formally dependent on their acceptance of the Gospel Jesus preached?44:15 – Do we have any indication (or at least a best guess) of the exact minute Jesus rose from the dead and then rolled away the stone? We know Christ died at 3PM, but he was already gone when the apostles showed up at his tomb the next morning.48:05 – How did the Apostles orally preached the Word of God in the centuries wherein the Canon of the Bible was not formed? Did they use materials (e.g., the Law and the Prophets, etc…) or follow a systematic means of teaching (like that of modern schools or universities)?52:32 – Did all Editions of the Vulgate include Psalm 151, The Prayer of Manasseh, 3rd & 4th Esdras, and Paul’s Epistle to the Epistle Laodiceans in its Apocrypha index or was there fluidity with what Apocryphal Books were included?…

10/22/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:02:45 – I recently heard an answer you gave about giving false information to an automated machine and whether that was lying. You then made an offhanded point about it being ok to say false things to animals because you aren’t damaging their belief system. But Pavlovian conditioning trains an animal to connect 2 otherwise unrelated stimuli (in the original experiment the sound of a bell and being fed) and at some point, the idea is to give the one stimulus without the other. Can this be said to be forming a false belief in the animal and therefore essentially damaging their belief system. Is this kind of conditioning wrong? Is the conditioning itself wrong for establishing a false belief (that stimulus A and stimulus B are connected) OR would the subsequent use of stimulus A while intentionally withholding stimulus B be wrong? Does “damaging a belief system” require linguistic communication (either spoken or written word)? Does the apparent cognitive ability of the subject make a difference (say a mouse vs a dog)? Would it matter if the subject was human and would developmental stage matter (a baby, a toddler, an older child)? If it is lying, is it grave matter? Again, does the subject’s species or level of cognitive (or physical) development matter?11:54 – Why is the Didache not in the Bible?15:16 – Why isn’t 1 Clement in the Bible? It was in the Codex Alexandrinus and listed as canon in the Apostolic Constitutions. There’s also a theory (which I find a bit thin) that Clement wrote Hebrews.22:12 – What of discussing what are essentially the sins of youth in a humorous way? While one is telling tales of youth, not consciously thinking of the things as sin while recounting. Is this recounting a sinful in itself? It is, after all, making light of sin.32:07 – If time travel gets invented, and I travel to the day before my baptism, do I need to get baptized again?34:26 – Why doesn’t the Mass contain all of the Bible, even when adding together both daily and weekend cycles? Why are entire books left out (like Judith)?36:43 – Does the Eucharist in the Orthodox Church contain the Real Presence? And do we genuflect to show our belief and respect to Our Lord?39:25 – Is God bound by the priest’s prayers for transubstantiation?40: 14 – Why did the early church sometimes refer to the pope as a successor of Paul?42:41 – What would have happened to Mary if John had not taken her into his home when Jesus died?Or, if in that time period, where a widow had only one child and that child was crucified, would the widow’s family and village have taken care of her? Or would she have been basically exiled because her child was crucified? It’s something that has come to mind when meditating on the Crucifixion & I would love to know.44:43 – Did the writer of Genesis (in your opinion) mean for the creation account to be taken literally (as in creationism) or symbolically? and the reasons for it48:42 – Is Baptism of Desire, and Baptism of Blood more than a theological supposition (like Limbo)?51:12 – Which argument for God’s existence do you find most compelling?…

10/21/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:08:30 – I can’t find a distinction in seeing the Catholic Church as being practiced as a religion vs it being a cult.20:07 – I don’t accept the Church’s practice and use of indulgences.33:12 – I’m Catholic but I’m struggling with the Church stepping up and filling in the gaps when it comes to being pro-life. Why doesn’t the Church step up and help take care of the children financially?36:26 – I’m still discerning through converting but I struggle with the historicity of scripture and tradition.45:37 – I don’t believe the bible is God’s. What’s the argument that the bible is God’s word?…

10/21/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:12:44 – What is the Catholic Church doing to stop the Chinese government from undermining the Church in China?18:38 – I’m Methodist but looking into the Catholic Church. How should I approach the Church with the synodal talks that I find concerning?24:07 – Do you have any advice on how to approach the sex abuse scandal? I’m going to be entering seminary after college.32:09 – Are you familiar with the bishops in the Netherlands and their plans bless same sex unions? Can you talk more about that?37:06 – Can you talk about Pope Francis and his appointment of pro-abortion Mazzucato?44:42 – Are you familiar with the process of the merger of the Steubenville diocese? Can you talk more about it?…

10/20/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:05:46 – I’m non-Catholic and am inquiring more about Catholicism. What do I make of the pope and other cardinals and their interactions with leaders of other faiths?16:41 – Do the souls in purgatory pray for us on earth before they get to heaven?21:06 – Where in the bible and in the early Church writings does it say that we receive Jesus’ glorified body in the eucharist?23:25 – Should I remain in the Church if we are all just Christians?28:38 – If a bishop gets “fired” would he still have the authority to ordain others and administer the sacraments?31:08 – Why don’t Catholics believe in predestination?35:28 – An Episcopalian friend asked that if she believes that the Catholic priest consecrates the host, why can’t she receive communion?40:33 – Why do we need Godparents to receive certain sacraments?42:22 – How can someone know if they have been relieved from moral culpability due to addiction?46:20 – What does the Church teach about agnostics who are seeking the truth but haven’t been convinced? Would they lose salvation?48:55 – Were the people who lied to the Nazi’s about hiding Jews commit a mortal sin?51:23 – An atheist friend claimed that there are 28 other figures that fit the exact mold of Christ. How do I respond to this? RESOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep-AN7U4OLg…

10/20/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:05:46 – What do I make of the pope and other cardinals and their interactions with leaders of other faiths?11:35 – What’s the response to the accusation that the pope is the figure mentioned in the book of Revelation that will usher in the anti-Christ?15:38 – Can I safely assume that my devout mother skipped purgatory and went directly to heaven?17:18 – How authentic is the teaching that Mary will deliver you from purgatory if you wear the brown scapular?20:31 – Is it reasonable for Catholics to say that governments shouldn’t be involved in marriages and civil unions?28:48 – Can you point to the biblical evidence for the Eucharist as a sacrifice?35:54 – Who gave the Latin Church the authority to define the canon of scripture?44:22 – My son asked me, why do we still talk about purgatory if it’s not in the bible? How do I respond?50:41 – Are the early church fathers as authoritative as scripture?…

10/19/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:02:25 – If you get blessed before you die, do you go straight to heaven?04:54 – In 1 Cor. 7, St Paul says no one should get married. Can you clarify what he meant? 11:39 – I’m Protestant. Regarding the process of the canonization of saints, and the qualification of bearing good fruit. I see this as flawed because some cultures like Wiccans claim to produce good fruit from worshipping Mary. How should the process be understood?20:13 – What are your thoughts on the statement that people have a misunderstanding of Vatican 2 because local churches haven’t properly educated people and implemented the council?28:58 – What separated the Catholics and the Orthodox?33:31 – How does one discern when humor is sinful?40:56 – Can the devil enter souls?47:17 – At the last supper, did Jesus actually turn the bread and wine to his body and blood?51:41 – What is the bible verse that Jesus says that his apostles are hearing what he’s saying but not listening?…

10/19/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:05:35 – In Genesis it says that there were wild and tame animals but there was no mention of tame and wild animals in the garden of Eden. Could you explain?08:08 – What’s the best historical evidence that the resurrection happened?15:42 – How do I correctly explain things to people online?20:41 – Could you explain the Calvinist idea of total depravity and compare it to the Catholic and Orthodox understanding of original sin?28:36 – What would you say to someone who says that Catholicism is only one form of Christianity?35:52 – I’ve come to disagree with a major Catholic teaching. What do I do and should I still be approaching communion?44:26 – Why do Catholics pray to Mary and not God?…

10/18/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:18:14 – My sister never disciplines her children. How can I help?23:47 – My child refused to return to school after Covid19 and now refuses to go to Church with us. What do we do to get him to come with us? Where do we draw the line?33:28 – How can I help the behavior of my grandchildren without meddling?40:15 – How do I deal with parenting guilt knowing that my adult child has many issues?44:45 – I really appreciate your comment that ‘you are a better parent than you think you are.50:27 – Thank you for the advice that you gave me on raising adult kids.…

10/18/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:7:02 – My agnostic friend asked: Why did Jesus say ‘I’m the alpha and the omega’ if he didn’t speak Greek?13:46 – How would you convince your own family member not to abort a baby?22:53 – What’s the difference between the ascension and the assumption?29:49 – Can you give me practical tips to respond to sensitive topics to middle schoolers?39:14 – How would you go about doing apologetics with non-Catholic family members?43:11 – I’m protestant, I’m not necessarily opposed to the Marian dogmas, but my inner skeptic tells me that it’s not in scripture. How do I overcome my inner skeptic?51:09 – How do you tell someone that their beliefs are false if they believe that their beliefs can be false?…

10/17/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:02:29 – How do we understand that the institution of the Church is a good thing especially for people who have been hurt by the Church?07:57- What can I say to a friend who questions whether to remain Catholic because they see atheist friends having such a fun and great life without God?16:13 – Who is Phillip the Evangelist? I thought there were only 4 evangelists.24:17 – Is it true that if we light a candle in church for a soul, and they are in purgatory, the light will guide them to heaven? Is this an indulgence?28:43 – What do you think of trying to teach Christian morals apart from teaching the whole of Christianity?31:54 – How would you reconcile saints who say few will be saved and other saints who emphasize mercy and make it sound like salvation is more attainable?39:55 – In Daniel 10:10-14, God sends an angel, and it was delayed by 21 days. Can you give me more insight on why it would be delayed?44:39 – I had a vision in which I think I saw Satan. I wanted to know your thoughts on that.52:49 – How do we know that John the Baptist was born without original sin?…

10/15/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:15:19 – At what age should we introduce kids to TOB and proper sexuality?20:29 – Can you talk about kissing and if it’s lustful? Am I being too scrupulous?29:04 – If the Germans synodal plan goes through what would happen to your efforts in trying to properly teach kids Theology of the Body?34:22 – What is the appropriate age to discuss abortion to school aged children?42:31 – What does chastity look like in a marriage?45:31 – Do you have any suggestions about enjoying shows that have inappropriate vocabulary and humor?49:47 – How do I help someone who is in college and struggles with p*rnography?…

10/14/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:02:22 – Does Romans 14 contradict the practice of holy days of obligation?14:03 – What’s the morality in high school dating and what should one look for in a wife?19:43 – The Virgin Mary told the children that the miracle of the sun would be lessened because of how they were treated. Why didn’t Mary just go through with the original plan?23:05 – I keep hearing that the promise of a savior was mentioned in Genesis with Adam and Eve, but I can’t find it. Where is it?28:40 – Is it valid to attend and receive communion at a SSPX church?33:49 – What is the argument for objective morality?40:56 – Can you explain Calvinistic Soteriology through the Catholic lens?45:34 – Are there any political or social pressures that are pushing the German bishops to push the changes in Church teaching? I was recently confronted with this question.50:10 – Could you help explain what Adelphopoiesis is and why it’s not practiced today?…

10/14/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:02:50 – Is there salvation outside of the Church?07:02 – When the priest says, “please accept my offering… yours and mine” What offering am I supposed to offer at that time?14:36 – I’ve had priests tell me that interracial marriages aren’t valid. Is this true?16:10 – I’m Hispanic and married a white woman. My grandmother is racist against white people. Would I commit a mortal sin if I choose not to associate with her?18:14 – Could you give me advice on courtship and compatibility? How will I know when I’m called to marry a person?22:38 – Are the Son and Holy Spirit subordinate to the Father?29:11 – What is the best way to start a community in a Church?35:50 – Did Jesus consume the bread and wine during the last supper?42:34 – How do I respond to the question: Did God just create us to follow his rules and earn a reward at the end?49:53 – Why is my Lutheran wife not able to receive communion in the Catholic Church? Can I share the host with her when I get back to my pew?…

10/13/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:20:20 – I’ve learned that you’ll fall in love more with your spouse as the time goes on. Is there anything in scripture that speaks about this?22:40 – My husband and I love each other but are not in love with each other and our marriage is deteriorating. What should I do?33:38 – Do you have any insight on when the Church started to recognize marriage as a sacrament?36:00 – My daughter’s husband just asked for divorce. How do I help her especially since they have a very young child?48:04 – Is it proper to say, “you should always treat your spouse like before you were married” or is that too simplistic?…

10/12/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:11:38 – When did “Divine Right” start? Why didn’t the pope say that Henry 8th did not have a divine right?17:06 – What is responsible parenthood according to Catholics? How does a good Catholic decide when they should no longer have kids and how they should space kids?22:48 – Did Vatican 2 really say that we should take all the relics out of the altars?24:28 – Jimmy what are your general thoughts on Vatican 2?32:15 – Is God the Father the boss of the Holy Trinity?36:08 – How do I balance ministry with personal life and prayer life?44:04 – Why do Catholics think Mary is the ark of the new covenant?48:30 – Why were women not allowed in the temple when they were menstruating during Old Testament times?…

10/12/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:11:39 – What are the signs of demonic possession?15:50 – How Can I discern what is an appropriate tithe? I’m currently a college student and I don’t know if it’s enough?21:26 – How does the church view special needs children especially when considering converting? How does mental disability play into having to properly understand the Church’s teachings?28:43 – How was Vatican 2 taken so out of context that they ended up almost taking all of the Latin out of the mass?35:25 – Why is the Vatican located in Rome? Is there a reason why it was in Rome especially since the Roman Empire was the ones who ordered the execution of Jesus?46:57 – Is there any data on what fruits came out of Vatican 2?…

10/11/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:20:30 – How can a Catholic be as effective in evangelizing as Protestant preachers, but in a more “down-to-earth” and less “in-your-face” manner?29:22 – Did the Atheist you’re mentoring come to you looking for a discipleship relationship, or at what point did it turn into one and how did that happen?34:16 – I had a gentleman approach me and hand me a pamphlet by Mike Gendron that’s aimed at disproving the Roman Catholic Church. How can I speak with this man about what he’s trying to disprove about Catholicism?41:58 – I’m helping a guy out with discipleship and the way he encounters God is different to my way. I’m more intellectual and he’s more feeling based. How can I get to his level and help him in a way I’m not familiar with?…

10/11/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:15:33 – I’ve heard people say that Abraham knew that he wouldn’t have to actually sacrifice his son because he said, “wait here, we’ll be back”. What do you think about this?29:23 – What happened with Abraham’s other son?41:20 – Did Abraham know God to be a trinity, or did he know God to just be one person, the Father?45:48 – Follow up on the conversion earlier – Do you typically call the elder generation “brethren”?50:54 – Did Abraham have/receive the Holy Spirit?…

10/10/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:02:44 – Can St. Padre Pio still give absolution?06:07 – If a faithful Catholic couple who are not yet married (but want to be) were able to find each other, or happened to already be spending time together, during a cyberattack or catastrophic natural disaster that ended modern society as we know it, how would they go about getting married? If they had no way to find a priest, would they just have to wander around the wasteland until they found one? Or could they make their vows in the presence of whatever witnesses they could find?10:40 – In Psalm 139 in the New American Bible, it says ‘If I ascend to the heavens, you are there; if I lie down in Sheol, you are there too.’ [Psalms 139:8] So, what exactly is Sheol?21:18 – I heard a priest created a machine allowing him to see the events of the Crucifixion as they happened. Then the Vatican excommunicated him. Is this a true-ish story?22:43 – Speaking in tongues and resting in the spirit—are they always legit or are they sometimes psychological?31:20 – Mystics who claim to live without food for years. There are a few in the Catholic tradition but there are also claims of Prahlad Jani, an Indian Hindu. Is it demonic or a hoax?45:21 – If they were still around, which human relatives (hom*o neanderthalensis, hom*o erectus, hom*o floresiensis, hom*o denisova, etc) would we likely be able to baptize if they were so inclined to be received by Christ and His Church?…

10/8/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:19:15 – What advice would you give to a couple if one person doesn’t want intimacy and the other is depressed/despaired? How does one stay faithful in that regard?24:22 – If someone was baptized Catholic, fell away from the church, and then got married in a protestant ceremony, is that marriage valid?31:05 – My wife of 2 years and I went through marriage prep and married in the Catholic church, but she is 18 years older and her tubes are tied. I know I can’t be fruitful in having children, but can I be so in a different way?34:45 – My parents, in their will, indicated their money would go to their children, and if the child passed, it’d go to the spouse and grandchildren. It is now my husband and I’s will to go to the spouse and children. Is it wrong to split up the money rather than giving it all to the spouse?38:59 – My wife, before deciding to get married, decided to come to the Catholic faith. We were not married in the Catholic Church. She has now decided not to become Catholic. Is our marriage valid and/or lawful?43:01 – I was born into a Catholic family but never really practiced. When I was 40, I married a woman in a courthouse who was married 3 times before. We were together for 6 months and split up. I just returned to the Church in March of last year. What is my standing in the Catholic Church?46:36 – I was born and raised Catholic, was married to my ex-husband and we share 3 kids. He had an affair and I’ve been with my fiancé now for 12 years. He’s Baptist and said I don’t need an annulment and we can just get married in the Baptist church. I don’t want to go against the Catholic church so what do I need to do?52:25 – I am widowed for 2.5 years after 30+ year marriage. I’ve just started dipping my toes into the dating scene, however, I feel like I’m paralyzed. Can you please give me some advice?…

10/7/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:10:50 – Do church authorities, the Popes and Bishops, synthesize the sources of our tradition or use tradition as guidelines when making authoritarian teachings?22:38 – My priest only provides the host and not wine. Is that appropriate?33:50 – I have heard that we can venerate statues of Saints, but not pray to them. Can I pray to a statue of Jesus?40:29 – In the past I heard if you watch the Mass that you will not receive a blessing. Why wouldn’t I receive a blessing if I participated in the Mass? 45:13 – Jesus gives thanks to his Father for giving him disciples except Judas who he called a devil. How can Satan tempt a devil, Judas? 47:14 – I read information on a living icon in a Byzantine Church. Can you explain this description?50:41 – I heard a response to school shootings is that God is no longer present in schools. Is this a reasonable response? …

10/7/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:03:26 – When Jesus asked Peter, do you love me 3 times, the Greek translates each differently. Is this also true in Aramaic?07:00 – What advise can you provide for having a conversation with an Eastern Orthodox Priest belonging to Antiochene tradition on the role of the Pope?10:49 – Does God have any part in sending people to Hell?20:26 – Does Catholic mysticism have anything to do with Pantheism?29:10 – Do you have any tips on how to deal with scrupulosity?34:33 – In the bible, I have heard that Paul didn’t confront Peter, but a man namedCephas. Does this idea have any merit?40:24 – Is the Sedevacantism movement considered a cult? 46:30 – Why does God choose circumcision as a sign of the old covenant? 51:16 – Can you explain the different accounts of Jesus’s sharing of the two great commandments?  …

10/6/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:07:56 – Considering Jesus’ acceptance of prostitutes, thieves, tax-collectors, etc., why is someone’s “transgender status” an issue for Catholics? It doesn’t impact my Catholic faith or my following of Church teaching/Christ. Why can’t we just accept them?37:30 – When I was younger, I dealt with gender dysphoria and I’m grateful the surgeries there are now weren’t available back then. It would have greatly changed my life for the worse.44:30 – I have a son in law that has recently come out as “transgender feminine”. What would you suggest is the best way to deal with this situation with him?49:15 – Some of this stuff with transgenderism seems totalitarian. People that agree with it seem to have the last word and are really harsh about voicing their views.…

10/6/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:16:37 – When is the proper time to take kids at mass to the back and the right time to let it go and stay in the pews? Is there a right or wrong way to approach this?29:50 – Are there any Catholic educational programs for children outside of school? My kids go to public school, but it seems like there’s so much for Protestants and not much for Catholics.47:49 – How do I draw my adult children, who have all fallen away from the church, and my husband, who has always been protestant, to the Church?49:00 – What activities and formation would you recommend for children under the age of 5 to teach them about the faith outside of daily prayer and mass?…

10/5/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:18:03 – What should we say to young women who are forced to have an abortion?24:03 – I’m not Catholic, my wife left me and returned pregnant. I raised the child as my own and became pro-life because of that.29:10 – How do I talk to women who have had abortions who refuse to even consider any argument?35:00 – How do I answer the following two objections: 1. The fetus is not a person. 2. You’re a hypocrite because you’re not adopting.42:01 – Why do people refer to the unborn child as an it?46:59 – I had an abortion and it left a scar on my soul, and I never want anyone to go through that.…

10/5/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:08:13 – How do you respond to a pro-choicer that answers the question “what are the unborn?” correctly but persists in the pro-choice side?14:43 – How do I talk to young girls about being pro-life?18:30 – What are we to do about states that are now denying medication because lawmakers aren’t looking at the details of the law since Dobbs?28:48 – What would you say to someone who says they’re “not pro-murdering babies, but pro-women in tough pregnancies who don’t have a choice?”33:31 – How do we approach a situation if the priest at our parish doesn’t have the same intensity to tackle this issue?36:09 – How do you respond to someone that says if they had been aborted the world would not have changed?42:54 – Can a baby feel pain weeks after 20 weeks? Is this a typo in the book?46:53 – Why do we never address the fathers of aborted children?49:00 – Cardinal Arinze stated that the life in the womb belongs to someone else. We are meant to bring forward children in life.…

10/4/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:03:36 – I’m a minister at a protestant denomination and have hang ups on the Marian dogmas.19:04 – I’m not Catholic because I’ve never had someone give me a good response for the persecution of Jews and protestants during the inquisition.33:50 – How do the saints listen to our prayers if they’re dead?43:25 – I’m not Catholic yet, I don’t fully understand Mary’s role as co-redemptrix.48:36 – I’m not Catholic because I wasn’t evangelized.…

10/4/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:06:07 – I’m was raised Catholic and now I go to a non-denominational church. I still call myself Catholic but need some convincing to go back to a Catholic Church. I’m happy at my non-denominational church.13:49 – I grew up Methodist and not Catholic because this is how I grew up.22:57 – I’m not Catholic because praying to saints sounds like idolatry. Also, why are there so many religions?33:52 – I’m not Catholic because there seems to be more requirements. At least as a Christian I know I’m saved.41:47 – I’m Orthodox, I don’t see the Papacy as the Catholics do. The Christians of the first millennium were Orthodox.…

10/3/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:5:00 – Is it possible to get Catholic politicians who are not faithful to be excommunicated?15:11 – What happens to the soul of a baby who was miscarried?19:15 – How does a potentially new Catholic make sense of the art that the synod official page just posted?29:38 – What is your opinion of the current state of affairs in the leadership of the Church and the perceived suppression of the Latin mass and Latin language in general?37:21 – I’ve noticed that Catholics have a very hard time on the communal aspect. Communal events don’t really happen anymore. What are your thoughts on this?48:41 – How do we correct boys in public concerning manners and acting in a morally upright way without being too harsh?…

9/30/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:01:23 – I’ve heard an argument from Protestants that Mary did have original sin because it was transferred through the male parent. This would solve the issue of Jesus being associated with sin. How do I respond?06:19 -Where do near death experiences fall into the Church’s understanding of the afterlife?13:49 – What empire treated the Israelites best in the Old Testament?17:55 – How do I reconcile the violence in the Old Testament compared to what Jesus taught in the New Testament?28:58 – Does the prophecy in Daniel 7 prove that the Catholic Church is going to mislead the world?36:30 – How do you respond to someone who claims that scripture supports or condones slavery?44:04 – Could a non-Christians receive absolution in a case of emergency?49:55 – Where did the people that died before the coming of Jesus go?52:13 – I’m interested in going to a bible school. Are there any Catholic bible schools or should I pursue a Christian bible school?53:46 – Are Anglican prayer beads and prayer ropes permissible to be prayed as a Catholic? What are your general thoughts on them?…

9/30/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:03:12 – How do the motives of credibility prove the cause of miracles are of an omnipotent being as opposed to a being with sufficient power to cause the miracles?08:38 – When patients stop taking food orally, are we obligated to start IVs for nutrition?16:55 – How do I respond to a friend who says we no longer need to use a crucifix since Jesus is no longer on the cross?22:11 – How do you interpret 1 Cor. 15:50? How do you reconcile this with the resurrection of Jesus?28:47 – Why did God allow war in heaven during the fall of the angels?42:59 – How do you justify not believing in justification by faith alone specifically regarding Romans 6:1-7?47:56 – Do college fraternities and sororities fall under the category of secret societies?…

9/29/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:24:13 – Do you see that seeing scripture as sola scriptura made the pendulum swing in the opposite direction today saying that scripture is unreliable and biased? https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/slavery-hom*osexuality-and-sola-scriptura31:46 – I disagree with the idea sola scriptura are what cause racism and slavery. The Spanish Catholics encouraged lack slaves in the Caribbean. What are your thoughts?47:44 – What’s the Eastern Orthodox response to slavery?…

9/29/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:12:34 – How can the Catholic Church claim to be united when Byzantines are allowed to venerate saints that are only recognized in Orthodoxy?18:06 – What are your thoughts on the east and west finally being united? Is there a chance to reconcile with the Russian Orthodox Church?23:29 – Shouldn’t the form of the Eucharist be important for unity? Shouldn’t Catholics use a loaf instead of an individual host to symbolize unity?29:47 – Shouldn’t the emphasis be on unity instead of governance style and organization?36:55 – It’s my opinion that if we unite on the date that we celebrate Easter we will usher in unity. What are your thoughts on that?42:45 – If I decide to go to confession to an orthodox priest, would it be accepted as normal in the Catholic Church?46:20 – Is there a particular reason why the Latin won’t use the three-bar crucifix?48:02 – Why is there a large difference amongst the Orthodox churches on Purgatory?50:41 – Our true unity doesn’t come for the loaf but unity of Christ.51:58 – Did Catholics and Orthodox share saints after the schism?…

9/28/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:05:29 – How do I explain Mary to my Baptist friends?13:50 – What’s the rule for the laity on folding hands and placement of hands during Mass?15:20 – Is it necessary to go to confession before going to communion?20:30 – Are chastisem*nts part of Church teaching or just folk Catholicism?28:35 – I’m Protestant. What’s your interpretation of Gal. 1:8-9 especially in light of the Marian dogmas as a necessity to become Catholic?42:00 – Does keeping holy the sabbath apply to both Jews and non-believers?46:44 – Did the English take up a different accent after the American revolution to distinguish themselves apart from Americans?50:41 – Could you expound on your comment on lying that you mentioned at the conference?…

9/28/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:04:27 – What is the Catholic teaching on dispensationalism compared to covenant theology?15:36 – How does the universe expand faster than the speed of light?20:38 – What kind of kinship did St. Elizabeth have with Mary? Was she actually her cousin?22:47 – When is a saint incorruptible? Are there different levels of incorruptibility?25:07 – In order for evolution to be true, the genome size of all life forms needs to be increasing. Has this been observed? If so, what is this process called?33:50 – My diocese is not offering the chalice for communion. Is this just a diocesan rule or is it a universal rule? When will this be lifted?40:18 – There’s a couple at my parish that use contraception and are also extraordinary ministers of holy communion. When I approached the priest, he had no issue with it. What does the Church officially say about this?42:17 – I’m a catechist. How do I explain clearly to the girls that women can’t be priests?45:09 – How does the Church declare someone a venerable, especially considering that now we have so much information on people?48:30 – What are your thoughts on a current priest who claims that he communicates with angels and the deceased?…

9/27/2022 • 0

Emmaus Road Press is the publishing arm of St. Paul Center for Biblical TheologyQuestions Covered:28:59 – Should I join the Catholic Church or stay in a protestant church that has a good strong loving community?35:12 – Why did Jesus have to die on the cross?48:39 – Why did Jesus cry? How does this fit into our understanding of who he is?…

9/27/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:06:34 – I’m a brand new Catholic but I’ve had sacraments in the Orthodox Church, how do I make them recognized in the west?14:37 – Is it wrong to use the names of pagan gods in stories or to name your children?20:38 – Where’s the line with passion kissing before marriage?29:35 – I haven’t been going to Mass because of my disability. Should I not receive communion when I do go because I don’t go consistently?34:48 – Does mortal sin affect a priest’s ordination? Would an unconfessed mortal sin invalidate their ordination?42:27 – I’m in my 50’s and I want to get married. Do I have to be open to life at this age?48:54 – Why is it ok for popes to worship with other religions?52:45 – Did the pope have the authority to add the filioque to the creed much later after the council?…

9/26/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:08:31 – When did the Early church start doing the sign of the cross and why do Eastern Christians do it backwards?13:01 – How much participation can a Catholic have in civil unions?15:02 – Do we portray the pope as more than the Vicar of Christ by calling him holy father?16:46 – How do you explain to someone the purpose of Canon law?19:53 – What is necessary to receive communion?29:20 – I heard at the conference that it is not God who enters into us but we who enter into God . Can you help me understand this better32:15 – The Church didn’t allow cremation for the longest time but allowed saint relics to be separated. Are these t2 circ*mstances different?37:03 – How grave sin is it when a divorced and remarried catholic continues to receive communion?45:27 – Since Covid, we now only receive the host and not from the chalice. Does it change anything now that we can only receive the host?47:24 – What would be your guidance and advice to help a young boy to become a man?51:25 – What are your thoughts on bringing communion rails back?…

9/24/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:05:15 – If a man commits a murder and never repented or confessed it and became a priest. Would his ordination be valid08:10 – How important is the sign of peace during the mass? I heard some say it’s a distraction.13:14 – How do I encourage people to attend mass after people got used to watching it online?18:39 – What does the Eucharist mean to Catholics?29:23 – Is it an abuse of the mass when the priest Extraordinary ministers of holy communion for communion when they are not needed?30:48 – Why doesn’t the Church advertise the Eucharistic miracles from around the world to highlight the true presence?32:45 – Is Jesus fully present in the Eucharistic miracles such as Lanciano?33:22 – I have Jewish friends who were considering converting to Catholicism, but they worry about comments from Catholics that Jews killed Jesus. How do I help them to overcome these hurdles?39:30 – Is the sacrament of the Eucharist still valid if the host is not made with the correct recipe?41:46 – What would be some ways to talk to protestant family members who have some understanding about the Eucharist who think they can receive communion at Catholic Churches?43:51 – I showed a friend a painting of the battle of Lepanto and they noticed that Mary was in a more prominent place over Jesus. Why is there a bigger emphasis on Mary?48:49 – Could the validity of a consecration be questioned if the priest proceeded to place the host in envelopes for the faithful to pick up?50:35 – How do I explain to my non-Catholic family that non-Catholics can’t receive communion?53:21 – Can you receive communion if you’re late to mass? If so, how late?…

9/23/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:03:01 – The Synod claims the Church is unwelcoming because of rules and regulations. Do you see this as an issue?23:11 – How do I respond to my friend who says she doesn’t believe in structured prayer?34:13 – How do we address the continuation of the magisterium in light of previous schism and perhaps Germany?43:14 – How does fasting and mortification enhance prayer?51:14 – Is it incorrect to say that Jesus is physically present in the Eucharist?…

9/23/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:03:08 – If God forgets our sins, what happens in the final judgment when our sins are revealed?08:00 – My son entered in a same sex union, how do I deal with this in the family dynamic especially when some celebrate it and other reject it? 15:08 – How do we as the extended family deal with a same sex family member19:09 – How do you discount the theory of the bible alone in a nice way?23:10 – If God doesn’t change his mind, what’s the purpose of prayer?34:41 – Is the holy eucharist a prerequisite for entrance to heaven?36:45 – When God uses singular pronouns in the Old Testament, is it safe to assume that He’s referring to the Father alone?42:55 – When does transubstantiation occur during the mass?47:16 – How efficacious are the sacraments celebrated by bad clergy?…

9/22/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:06:50 – Are you conscious of other people that are in purgatory with you?12:14 – Am I supposed to take stories like Paradise Lost and Dante’s Divine Comedy literally?17:30 – I know there are demons in hell and on earth. How do you overcome the temptations of demons?28:50 – When people go to heaven, does it look like earth?41:47 – Wouldn’t only using one scripture verse be shaky ground for explaining purgatory?51:30 – Can you talk about visions of hell?…

9/22/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:02:10 – Gavin Newsom and promoting abortion across state lines. https://www.catholic.com/prolife21:05 – Does the bible teach that few people go to heaven? Referencing the road to hell is wide and the road to heaven is narrow. https://www.firstthings.com/article/2003/05/the-population-of-hell28:49 – Why don’t we do away with euphemisms and water down hell?34:42 – Will perpetual mortal sins like addictions get you into hell?48:26 – What can I do for a person who was killed 100 years ago? Can I still pray for them?…

9/21/2022 • 0

Questions Covered:06:29 – What happens after we die? What’s the Church’s teaching on a new earth?13:40 – Does the SSPX have authority to bless items such as miraculous medals?18:11 – Why don’t all Catholic churches have the tabernacle at the center of the sanctuary, or in the sanctuary at all?23:45 – Is not being in the state of mortal sin the only qualification to go to heaven? What’s necessary for something to be considered a mortal sin?35:45 – Why were only men circumcised in Old Testament times? What rite was there for women to be initiated into the chosen people?43:24 – Will unbaptized babies who are in limbo be allowed into heaven after the resurrection?48:00 – How did the words get written in scripture in the cases where Jesus was alone, and nothing was said51:16 – Jn 14:12 How can Jesus be present in the Eucharist if he sent the Holy Spirit after he left? Would he have to be no longer around?…

9/21/2022 • 0