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Questions Covered: 05:55 – Where does one have a right to deny someone else communion? 19:22 – How to reconcile evangelization with invincible ignorance? 29:01 – How do we know when we cross from dulia to latria? 35:26 – If the Holy Spirit can talk to us, can the saints and Mary communicate with us too? 38:08 – Can we pray for ourselves before and during our time in purgatory? 43:50 – Why did God not want Adam and Eve to eat the fruit? Is Natalie an adult – Sounds like a child? 48:36 – Are we allowed to attend Orthodox vespers or liturgy of the hours? 51:14 – What is the Catholic response to the claim that 2 Tim 2:15 KJV supports two gospels, one for Jews and another for the gentiles? …

Questions Covered: 04:14 – Since God isn’t limited to time and space can he see all the paths that we could have taken in life?  15:30 – Could you explain the Vatican’s Council for Inclusive Capitalism?  22:10 – What should we expect if Jesus comes back tomorrow?  29:45 – I’m not Catholic but I am so close. Can you give me advice on making the leap even though Pope Francis scandalizes me?  37:50 – Is it ok to marry with the intention to adopt and not procreate?  42:37 – Can demons materialize in human form?  48:39 – How does Jer. 31:29-30 relate to original sin?  …

Questions Covered: 14:10 – How would Rev.12:13-17 be applied to Mary? 19:40 – If Mary was born without sin, would that mean she’s separate from humanity? Wouldn’t Jesus need the consequence of sin in order to get rid of them? 29:50 – Do Catholics believe that Mary’s egg was used for the conception of Jesus? 35:24 – I view sin as a deformity, did Mary have this? 41:30 – Is there a difference between the bodily Assumption and the Dormition? 44:55 – What are your thoughts on the speculation that St. Ann was infertile, and St. Joachim was away during the time of the conception of Mary? 50:17 – Who was Mary and why was she important and had so many suitors? Why was Joseph worthy of marrying her? …

Questions Covered: 12:20 – Do you think the miracle of the sun at Fatima is good evidence for God?  20:34 – Who has the burden of proof since the atheist can’t prove a negative?  31:10 – Is the complexity of life a good argument for God?  42:20 – The bible is just hearsay. The best we can do is say that we don’t know.  …

Questions Covered: 06:48 – Could dark energy be associated with angelic/ demonic energy / dark matter that God created at the beginning of the universe? As in, the reason we have missing/ dark matter and/ or energy is due to the spiritual world or dimension we can’t see but know is there? 13:33 – Is it possible to pray for the souls who have already gone to Hell? And if so, would it do any good? I would love to hear what you have to say, even if you can’t answer my question. 17:41 – Did toddler Jesus have meltdowns and temper tantrums, and can we guess if Mary ever lost her patience on him and yelled at him? 22:54 – How is original sin, inherited from Adam and Eve, different from the biologically discredited idea of inheritance of acquired characteristics (Lamarckian evolution). In other words it seems analogous to the story of how the bear lost its tail (easily googled). In the spirit of transparency, I’m a professor of biological anthropology but also a Christian. I know the scientific and religious truth in this matter can be reconciled, but I don’t know enough to be able to do it by myself. 39:57 – Is string theory (or implications drawn from string theory) incompatible with Theism and Christianity? 43:55 – In terms of the theory of infinite possible futures, are there an infinite numbers of past timelines? Or do all possibilities combine into one single “past” timeline? 47:34 – Could you speak a bit about Adam and Eve and the other hominids—many of which seemed to have used tools, bury the dead, and made cave art. …

Questions Covered: 19:15 – During my current experiences with divorce, I am hesitant to tell my children not to cohabitate. 29:19 – Does cohabitation affect marriage in a bad way, or are the people who are inclined toward cohabitation already predisposed to divorce? 41:55 – How do I help my friend who is a lapsed Catholic and is cohabitating without an annulment from his marriage? 45:06 – How can I help my brother who is now getting married after cohabitation for a while? 48:48 – What do I make of people who get married civilly? 51:58 – I am bothered by thoughts I have of a friend who is cohabiting. How can I find peace? …

Questions Covered: 06:42 – What is the most persuasive argument for the faith? 14:04 – What are blessings and curses? 31:49 – Did Mary disobey Jesus at the Wedding Feast at Cana? 33:36 – Why are the gospels not ordered “Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John” if Mark wrote his gospel first 49:00 – Why are women not allowed to be priests? 52:00 – What are your thoughts on contemporary art in churches? …

Questions Covered: 07:56 – Did Pope Francis engage in a Pagan ritual in Canada? 13:16 – What are the limits of invincible ignorance? 32:25 – Does our being a part of the “Mystical Body of Christ” make us biologically related to him and Mary? 37:46 – What happens when I die? 46:13 – What Biblical evidence is there for the sovereignty of God? …

Questions Covered: 07:10 – Can a priest ever be reinstated if he broke the seal of confession?  14:40 – How do I respond to the Mormon argument for the great apostasy?  33:01 – Are protestants living in sin since they are not in communion with the Church?  44:42 – Can an uncertain law impose a certain obligation?  51:58 – How do we respond to the Orthodox claim that the rosary is vain repetition because you focus on the mysteries and not the words?  …

Questions Covered: 05:20 – How do respond to the argument that God isn’t pro-life because of what happened to King David’s first child?  15:16 – Can venial sins be deemed mortal sins?  22:14 – Why did the immaculate conception have to happen?  30:53 – Why does Genesis not mention the creation of dinosaurs?  37:10 – If sin didn’t exist how could have Satan fallen?  45:12- What is the standard of measurement that God uses to qualify us as a generous person?  50:38 – How does one unite one’s sufferings with Christ? What happens?  …

Questions Covered: 07:56 – My protestant friend is asking why the pope has authority. How do I answer?  17:56 – When our lady of Guadalupe appeared, was she really pregnant with Jesus?  38:08 – Did Jesus have brothers and if they exist, what happened to them?  50:04 – Do you think the letters from Pontius Pilot to Rome are authentic?  51:26 – How do I respond to my atheist friend who claims that the Church has only been pro-life in the last 200 years?  …

Questions Covered: 10:10 – Why do Catholics believe that our Faith is a gift from God instead of using the evidence that we have?  29:07 – If a priest who is hard of hearing doesn’t fully understand all your confession, is it still valid?  34:42 – Is our sexual desire still going to be present in our resurrected body?  42:43 – Is it reasonable to hope that many will endure purgatory and few in hell?  48:15 – How does the Church decide which sins are more grave than others?  …

Questions Covered: 03:15 – How can I explain confession to a non-denominational friend? 11:06 – Has the Church formally declared that the Fatima events were genuine? 13:50 – How was Jesus heard in the sermon on the mount if there were thousands of people? 20:00 – Will those who are still alive during the end time have to experience death? 21:40 – Where in the gospel does it address cohabitation? 24:27 – If we cannot see God face to face but we can see Jesus face, does that mean we can see his face? 28:49 – I’m in a debate with friends. Is our solar system geocentric or heliocentric? What are your thoughts? 36:17 – Was Peter’s profession of faith the real rock that Jesus built his Church upon? 44:10 – What is a synod? What is the synod on synodality? 47:20 – Is there any occasion where the creed can be omitted from Mass? 47:07 – In the Old Testament, two prophets were assumed into heaven, where did they go if the gates of heaven weren’t open? 52:00 – What do you think of the illumination of conscience that many saints have prophesied and foretold? …

Questions Covered: 17:40 – What do you think the president and the speaker should do to keep the Church happy? 20:54 – Why is there talk of politicization of holy communion? 30:27 – How do we change minds on this issue? 35:20 – Why is it that banning people from receiving communion takes so long? 43:50 – I’m a registered nurse and the state board came out condemning the decision. How do I as a faithful Catholic handle this? 48:50 – Is it bad for me as a Catholic to blow off this topic and say, “It’s your body, your sin?” 52:00 – I think it’s important to emphasize the financial incentive for businesses to pay for abortion. …

Questions Covered: 10:43 – What do you think about Catholic organizations promoting homosexuality?  13:28 – How do you handle a response from Catholics who prop up priests who promote that lifestyle?  18:07 – How do I share my Faith with people and show them that there are good people who also struggle with same sex attraction?  24:29 – Should I attend a gay wedding that I was invited to?  33:08 – If I send a baby shower gift to a nephew and his gay partner who adopted be taken as promoting gay adoption?  42:48 – I’m bisexual and my wife knows that. I was almost married to a man. How would my spiritual life have been different if I had taken that path?  47:44 – I’m not Catholic, do Catholics have the same reservations about attending gay weddings as they do with 2nd weddings, cohabitating couples’ weddings etc.? Resource: https://ruthinstitute.org/  …

Questions Covered: 16:04 – I’m very close to joining the Catholic Church but how do I make sense of Pope Francis and his actions, especially the restrictions on the Latin Mass and the pope praying with non-Catholics in non-Catholic ceremonies? 21:47 – Can a pope declare a private revelation to be necessary for salvation or for one to be considered Catholic? 30:59 – Pope St. John Paul II declared that he had no authority to ordain women, was that considered an infallible statement? 36:13 – If a pope says something that isn’t true, is that a danger to souls? 45:42 – Is it true that the pope can declare something about the Mass that a future pope could not undo? 49:29 – Because Jesus instituted the papacy, the pope cannot declare new things like ordaining women. …

Questions Covered: 02:22 – Do you have any advice regarding forgiveness? 09:03 – What is the nature of man? Is Jesus’ soul separate from His divine nature? 14:47 – Was Moses circumcised? 18:55 – What is the formal definition of tradition? 22:30 – How do Catholics defend the practice of penance in light of the parable of the Prodigal son? 28:46 – Is capital punishment immoral? 34:13 – Why did Jesus go after the money changers in the temple? What was the source of the anger? 39:40 – Is the Flavian signature a valid argument? 43:05 – Is there any gray area to consider a marriage between a Catholic and a Jewish person in a synagogue without the bishop’s dispensation to be valid? 47:24 – Why does Christ sometimes appear in the form of a baby in private revelations? 48:58 – Why does God allow suffering and even asks us to bring more children into this world? 50:50 – Who were the sons of God mentioned in Deut. 32 and Psalm 82? Were they fallen angels worshiped as pagan gods? …

Questions Covered: 03:02 – Does God’s omniscience make an infinite past impossible? 07:28 – Were there early church fathers that bought into Calvinism? 12:20 – Is there a distinction between fallen angels and demons? 16:29 – Why did they change the name from RCIA to OCIA? 20:31 – What are the requirements for becoming a deacon or apologist/religious leader? 29:29 – In Romans 2:25-26, what does Paul mean here? Doesn’t God stay faithful to His covenants with His people no matter what? 35:27 – How are our internal organs affected by the resurrected body? 40:50 – Considering the verse that calls Christ the cornerstone, could you explain the stability of the Catholic church? 46:38 – Were the places that the Israelites attacked in the book of Joshua military bases or civilian towns? 49:53 – What’s the difference between praying, desiring, and wishing? …

Questions Covered: 01:46 – I grew up attending Spanish speaking mass and now I go to English Mass. I noticed that a lot more people receive communion in the English-speaking Mass. Is this a catechetical thing? Why is this? 10:12 – Why didn’t Jesus tell Mary that he was going to go to God’s house in Jerusalem? 14:11 – Luke 10:25 How is Jesus answering that question? It is vague. Why don’t we stress the deity of Christ instead of the divinity of Christ? 21:06 – What does the Church teach about deliverance prayer? 28:46 – St. Thomas More’s reflection asking for happiness. Should this be something we should be praying for? 34:00 – I was an OB/GYN for many years and was once asked to perform a baptism. Would using salt water and a syringe impact the validity of the baptism? 41:36 – How do I prove that infant baptisms are valid and being at the age of reason is not necessary? 47:08 – Is it ok as a Catholic to watch documentaries such as the Ed Warren cases on demons? 51:00 – How many physical bodies are in heaven according to the Church? …

Questions Covered: 09:01 – What was the creation of Jesus like? Begotten not made? Was he created since he is the Son God not Father God? 14:32 – If a bishop claims he is afraid of death, should we also be afraid of death? 21:45 – Do we know if the pope listens to Catholic radio, EWTN or Catholic Answers? 29:18 – Is it wrong to wait a few days to go to confession after committing venial sin? What’s the gravity of venial sin vs mortal sin? 38:14 – I was baptized as a Baptist at 8. Then I was baptized by a Sedevacantist priest and now am in full communion with Rome. What sins would I have to confess because I don’t know when I was validly baptized? 46:51 – Is the Deut. 32:8 worldview in The Unseen Realm by Michael Heiser compatible with Catholicism? 51:17 – In the Exodus story, did God take away Pharaoh’s free will when he hardened his heart? How do we understand that phrase? …

Questions Covered: 4:27 – What’s the Church’s teaching on cannibalism in extreme circumstances? Is it ever ethical?  11:50 – Regarding the teaching on following your conscience, how could one do so if you’re highly scrupulous? What is the Church’s approach when it comes to mental illness?  20:40 – Can you clarify why there are different perspectives on Old Testament covenants and why some say the signs are different? The Mosaic covenant is either the 10 commandments vs Passover. The Davidic: Throne vs Temple  29:20 – Is our concupiscence a result of our free will? If Adam and Eve had not sinned, would someone else have sinned?  36:50 Since Covid, we haven’t been able to consume communion from the chalice. Does this mean we aren’t receiving the blood of Jesus?  42:27 – Why don’t we as Catholics focus on baptism of the Holy Spirit? The Charismatic renewal has been focusing on this for 50 years now.  48:07 – Do Catholics follow the sabbath? How do you reconcile this with Isaiah 66:22-23?  52:30 – If someone is baptized with Trinitarian formula but doesn’t believe in the Trinity, is it a valid baptism?  …

Questions Covered: 04:11 – Regarding the Vatican 2 document on Ecumenism on point 7 of chapter 2: Why are they asking for forgiveness in the Church haven’t done anything wrong?  08:45 – Is taking symbolic communion better than taking no communion at all?  14:00 – The bible says you must believe in Jesus to have salvation. What exactly does “believe” mean? How do we get saved?  21:38 When was the post-exilic period? What’s the Catholic perspective on this time in history?  29:00 – What is the best way to start a conversation about faith with an agnostic?  32:56 – What is the significance of Jesus handing Peter the keys? Is there a lineage?  36:33 – Can you help clarify what happens in mass when the priest places his hands over the bread and wine? Also, why does he lean forward during the consecration almost speaking into the host/chalice?  43:20 – Is it possible to have perfect contrition and imperfect contrition at the same time?  45:05 – What are your thoughts on the idea that not all of us are children of God? That only those baptized are his children. I know This might go against V2.  50:05 – I’m about to start RCIA and wanted to know your thoughts on the NAB bible translation?  …

Questions Covered: 05:56 – Why would the Holy Spirit not know when the second coming will happen according to Mt. 24:36. 15:33- Do you have assurance that people with mental disabilities have salvation? 31:40 – How do you balance reading “plucking out your eye” and “cutting off your hand” as metaphorically” and readings on hell as literally? 41:21 – I’m struggling, why do the popes, bishops and priests adorn themselves so much and treat themselves with a lot of luxuries if Jesus never walked that way? …

Questions Covered: 13:09 – What is the biblical evidence for the different levels of heaven as compared to Mormon teaching? 23:21 – I’m not Catholic and I’m looking for resources on the big issues in Catholicism. 28:35 – How do you convince an atheist or agnostic that is real in simple terms? 33:38 – How do I defend the fact that Jesus was quoting Psalm 22 and not doubting? Was Psalm 22 written in its entirety prior to the birth of Jesus? 41:47 – How do you respond to the pro-choice argument: If abortion is treated as a crime, failing to treat a miscarriage should be a crime. 46:44 – How do I defend against Universalism? 51:26 – My college is having a priest come in and teach a course on queer theology. What should I do? …

Questions Covered: 07:00 – I have a friend who is hesitant to convert to Catholicism because the idea of confessing her sins to a man seems shameful. 16:38 – How do I respond to the “forced birth” argument? 21:09 – I teach a catechism class at a local public school (Australia). I was inviting them to our parish confirmation program even though most never go to church. One question I couldn’t answer: How did Peter know what Jesus meant by “Church” in Matt 16? Was the term used before then? 24:46 – What is the best way to open conversation with family who are practically atheist? 36:46 – Is it wrong to gamble during a financial struggle? 42:22 – What, in your opinion, was Christ’s strangest teaching? 47:05 – What is the difference between Protestant and Catholic salvation? 50:25 – Why would Mary Magdalene go to the tomb if it was sealed and guarded? …

Questions Covered: 03:58 – How do I respond to someone who says that bishops’ authority did not exist until after Constantine and that Protestant ministers serve the same role as these bishops prior? 12:25 – How do I respond to an apatheist? 19:25 – How do you speak out against certain sins when there is public knowledge that you have a history of struggle with this sin? 29:20 – How can we defend the divinity of Christ and the fact that Jesus is God? 32:38 – How do I defend the Church from the claim that she changed her teaching on the death penalty? 44:50 – How do I prove that the Sabbath is on Sunday instead of Saturday? 51:50 – Why does the Church need a pope? …

Questions Covered: 04:31 – How do I respond to the Protestant claim that antipopes ruin the line of apostolic succession and that there are subliminal Satanic messages in the Vatican? 15:19 – If a priest uses your phone for a prayer, does the phone become blessed? And if you hear a prayer in a different language, are you still praying? 22:01 – What is the church’s position on popes and heresy? Can popes commit heresy? What happens if they do? 35:17 – Could you explain Marian apparitions for someone who struggles with them as a stumbling block? 49:10 – Does the Vatican have an observatory, and if so, why? Will we know when the end of the world is coming based on Revelation? …

Questions Covered: 19:23 – Can you touch on the significance of Mary Magdalene finding Jesus first after the Resurrection?  35:10 – Is it possible that John made up verses to address heresy? It seems his gospel is frequently in discord with the other synoptics.  44:18 – Why do some Bibles not include John 8?  48:56 – Are we inspired in a way like the Synoptic Gospel writers?  …

Questions Covered: 03:38 – According to the bible, does the soul stay in the grave until judgment day, or does the soul go to heaven? 12:36 – Was Hebrews among the Dead Sea Scrolls, and if it was, was the author named? 17:44 – In 1 Cor. 1:17, is Paul separating the gospel and baptism? 22:33 – If Mary had said no to becoming the mother of God, would that have contracted sin/opened her up to sin? 29:08 – Can you explain Numbers 5:21? It appears contradictory with most modern Catholic views on abortion. 32:49 – In Acts 2, were the apostles actually speaking the other languages, or were the people hearing it in their own language? 35:56 – With reference to 2 Peter 1:10, what is the opinion on the Doctrine of Eternal Security? Can you abandon your faith? 44:24 – When and how did the Jewish religion stop sacrificing animals, and is there still sacrifice? 47:10 – In Matthew 12:40, why does it say three nights, when Christ was only in the tomb for two nights? 49:19 – In Numbers 9:11-14, can you clarify what it means for strangers and sojourners to participate in the Passover? …

Questions Covered: 4:16 – What is the biblical evidence for guardian angels?   06:42 – Is the Trinity incestual because it implies that Mary is both mother and bride?  11:44 – Is it possible that St. Clement wrote Hebrews?  14:42 – What accounts for the difference in the treatment of the apostles between Herod and his son Herod?    20:25 – Do novenas have their origin in the preparation for the time of Pentecost?  28:53 – Before I formed you in the womb. I knew you Jer. 1:5. With that in mind, when was the soul created?  33:00 – Why do we say in the creed, “Jesus suffered under Pontius Pilot” when Pilot did everything he could not to harm Jesus?  36:34 – Why are the KJV and Catholic version of the Our Father different? Why did we add the ending into the Catholic Liturgy?  43:28 – What did Jesus mean when he said, “Easier for a camel to enter through the eye of the needle”?  …

Questions Covered: 06:59 – How necessary is baptism for salvation? Also, how would you explain the Sedevacantist view of invincible ignorance? 17:06 – Could you clear up some misconceptions protestants have about the nature of salvation? For example, faith + works = salvation or faith = works + salvation. 28:47 – Why do we refer to angels like St Michael as saints? I thought that was something simply for humanity. 34:17 – Is necromancy the act of summoning those that are dead? Does it include interacting with them when they come to you and you didn’t summon them? 43:00 – What is the Catholic viewpoint on Mormons baptizing the dead? Do Catholics do this? 52:12 – What would the earliest forms of the Eucharist have looked like? What is the earliest rite in which we know the order of the mass or the liturgical calendar? …

Questions Covered: 03:20 – My sister’s Catholic and married a Muslim in a mosque but they’re now getting divorced. She went to confession, but the priest said he could not give her reconciliation until she was divorced. Is that correct? 07:09 – I went to daily mass this morning and an elderly guy didn’t go up to communion because he had a hard time getting around. I thought the priest should have gone to him and offered it to him. Could I have broken mine in half to make up for an oversight by the priest? 13:11 – I was talking to a protestant friend about the Eucharist and I brought up 1 Corinthians 11. He said that doesn’t mean it’s the true body and blood but it’s just affirming your unbelief and hardening your heart. What are your thoughts on this? 18:33 – What happens to unborn babies before they’re born? Do they go to “limbo”? If so, how long do they stay there? 25:00 – Why do we think the Catholic Church needs to control people’s free will in response to Roe v Wade when God doesn’t control our free will? 35:23 – What are the authoritative teachings on the Church’s stance on homosexual acts? 43:40 – I come from a Calvinist background. Could you explain St. Augustine’s view of predestination and perseverance of the saints? 50:50 – Yesterday in the show the guest left me with the impression that the Blessed Mother didn’t need to be Immaculate to be the mother of Jesus. Is this true? …

Questions Covered: 03:30 – Could Adam and Eve have fallen into sin without being tempted by the serpent? 05:08 – My wife passed away 3 years ago and haven’t gotten over it. The teaching of not being married in the afterlife really bothers me. Can you help clarify? 12:07 – Does the Church teach anything about trading in the stock market or crypto currency? 13:51 – I’m protestant, how do works play into salvation compared to sola fide? 31:02 – What is the Church’s current teaching on usury? 37:19 – How literal do we take the verse: “Many are called, but few are chosen?” 43:53 – Why does Mary say “My God and My Savior” in Luke? How do we square her being perfect but needing a savior? 48:41 – How can we pray to saints and family members in light of bible verses about inquiring of spirits? …

Questions Covered: 15:35 – How do we refute the claim that gender is a spectrum?  21:38 – How do I deal with a young adult child who won’t associate with the family because we won’t refer to her as a “they”?  28:57 – I’m a woman who is not very feminine. How does this fall in line with the Christian understanding of women being feminine?  31:55 – What is the impact of Pope St. John Paul II’s Theology body in Catholic academia?  37:54 – How can we have a healthy conversation with someone who has opposing views? What are good grounds to start on?  44:00 – Where do you think our society is going?  47:22 – What do you think dioceses and Catholic organizations should do to support families?  51:03 – Is there a value in exposing the indoctrination happening in schools?    …

Questions Covered: 06:34 – What is the historical validity of the bible? 16:07 – When is it appropriate to say that a loved one is no longer in purgatory? 22:05 – When did the practice of intercessory prayer originate? Why is Calvin’s objection to intercession being a pagan practice false? 33:43 – How can we know that Mary did not fall into personal sin if she had free will? 39:38 – Are there any angels higher than the archangels? What do they do? 43:37 – Why did God decide to incarnate Jesus at that point in history? 49:18 – What is the response to the Buddhist claim that the Catholic God is a diluted being that thinks he created the world? …

Questions Covered: 05:07 – How can we increase our justification in light of Gal. 3:15-18?  14:46 – Is it moral to play video games that call upon deities for power?  19:38 – Who was Melchizedek  28:37 – If the priest didn’t lay his hand on a person receiving confirmation, would the sacrament be valid? Is the validity through the chrism oil?  30:51 – Where is confession in the Bible? Also, isn’t it absurd to get your sins forgiven though someone who also sins?  34:01 – Does our guardian angel go into confession with us? How many beings are in the confessional at that moment?  39:19 – In the Catholic faith, what is the “ticket” to heaven?  40:29 – What should I do with a rosary that I no longer want?  45:11 – Are the 2 types of speaking in tongues?  …

Questions Covered: 06:35 – I’m starting the diaconate program. How do I navigate the formation process as an orthodox person while my bishop and diocese are not?  17:29 – Why do bad things happen to good people like the previous caller who lost his fiancé?  28:30 – A protestant asked me this: Would we be carrying/wearing electric chairs if Jesus was sacrificed on an electric chair today?  34:12 – How should I pray? Should I pray for a direct sign or pray for the ability to make a good decision?  41:15 – Is the phrase “God is slow to anger, and easy to please” biblical?  46:04 – I want to encourage Cy and know that we are praying for him.  51:17 – How do I find a spiritual director?  …

Questions Covered: 05:08 – Can we assume that St. Joseph was assumed into heaven like Mary? 08:35 – What are the parallels between Catholicism and classical theism? 17:15 – Is it possible for someone to live purgatory on earth? 21:35 – What options do I have as a Catholic if my child’s godparents are no longer Catholic? 29:20 – When do we take the bible literally and figuratively? 33:38 – How old do Catholics believe the earth is? How long do they believe it took God to create the cosmos? 36:44 – Do Psalm 32 and Deut. 32 point to a polytheistic understanding of heaven by the Israelites? 41:33 – How can Jesus judge the living and the dead as stated in the Creed? 44:02 – I’m considering conversion to Catholicism. The Marian dogmas are the main hang up. Where can I find more information on dogmas? 51:16 – Is it possible for the Church to add books to the bible? How could this happen? …

Questions Covered: 05:08 – When we commit mortal sin, besides confession, what else can we do to avoid purgatory? 14:32 – Why be Catholic and not just a Protestant Christian? 20:16 – I’m in a conversation with a Baptist and they asked: how do we know that tradition is divinely inspired? How do I respond? 31:14 – Acts 20:29-30 How do we know that the pope and priests aren’t the people that will lead people away from Christ? 37:30 – Why were other books like the Gospel of Thomas not included in the bible? Should they have been included since they mention more about the early life of Jesus? 46:12 – Is the Church able to teach heresy? Church indefectibility …

Questions Covered: 04:46 – Can you explain the Eucharist specifically in terms of a sacrifice? 18:20 – In the Old Testament did the Levitical priest have the power to forgive sins or did they merely pronounce God’s Forgiveness? 31:15 – Regarding Judah’s death is Acts 1:18 or Mt 27:5 true? 35:38 – Is the blood of Christ on the cross the same substance as the blood in the Eucharist? 44:54 – Is speaking in tongues the babbling of the Holy Spirit? 51:16 – Does needing to go to confession after baptism lessen the efficaciousness of baptism itself? …

Questions Covered: 22:00 – do they say that you can’t receive the Eucharist if you’ve committed a mortal sin?  33:37 – Is there a correlation between the Eucharist and how we are made in the image of the Holy Trinity?  45:12 – How often is the Eucharist supposed to be offered and why?  47:45 – I did RCIA under Dr. Feingold and am a recent convert. Can you talk about why God chooses to use physical things to be bridges to the eternal?  52:30 – I’m a Lutheran, why do Catholics have the sacrificial part? I don’t see it.  …

Questions Covered: 21:15 – My daughter has bipolar and is in and out of hospitals. How do I fight hopelessness if nothing changes?  30:50 – My 15-year-old daughter struggles with anxiety and depression. How can I help her as a mother?  38:05 – I’m training to be a childhood counselor. Can you give me preventative advice to avoid anxiety, depression and hopelessness?  38:03 – The thing that helped me was to draw a line in the sand. And not let the darkness in.  51:16 – Do you have recommendations on things I can do and say to help our society that is so politically divided? We no longer see each other as neighbors, and it causes lots of anxiety.  …

Questions Covered: 02:15 – I’m protestant, I grew up thinking Catholic symbolism was idol worship. Where did we go wrong in that thinking? 10:10 – Is God both merciful and just? How does this manifest itself on the cross? 17:00 – Is the idea that Anglicanism is not valid an indefinite teaching in the Catholic Church? 22:06 – Both cremation and communion in the hand became permissible in the 1960’s. A. What’s the most proper way of disposing of a body? B. When and why did communion in the hand become universal? 30:01 – Why isn’t the Church using extraordinary ministers of holy communion or deacons to go give communion at hospitals? 32:09 – If Jesus is all merciful and we should be like him, should we be imprisoning murderers and thieves? 37:52 – What is the Church’s stance on the Old Catholic Church? 44:15 – What is the significance of doing a pilgrimage? What is the best way to prepare for one? 47:56 – Is it ok for Catholics to cross-dress in situations like theater or cosplay? What’s the best way to respond to the pro-abortion reply that Catholics are pro-life because it was started in a time of misogyny? 52:43 – Jesus said, “Let the dead bury the dead.” Did he mean physically or spiritually? …

Questions Covered: 15:40 – What should we expect to experience once we die? How will our nature change? 20:00 – we called to give to the poor even if we know there will be no change? 25:00 – What are your thoughts on women being inserted into the dicastery of bishops? 34:43 – Is there a scriptural basis for the two different judgments? 38:35 – I just got out of the hospital. An Anglican priest came to visit and give me communion. Is this valid for Catholics to receive? Is it common to have communion wrapped in plastic packaging? 46:52 – The catechism says that if you help someone that’s doing something wrong, you’re held accountable. How would this be applicable to the caller who asked about helping her family? …

Questions Covered: 10:39 – How do we reconcile Vatican 2 teaching on Muslims with the rest of the Church’s historical teaching? 18:00 – If God can’t go contrary to his nature and he is good then how can he do evil as said in Isaiah 45:7? 22:10 – How is mental illness handled in Christianity specifically dealing with multiple personalities? 31:32 – How do we tell the difference between saintliness and mental stability? 44:52 – How do we reconcile the 4th Lateran Council and Vatican 2 on no salvation outside of the Church? 50:48 – Do Jews believe that God created evil? …

Questions Covered: 03:55 – Is there any reason we should think that Adam was given a rational soul at the moment of his conception? 10:28 – What would be the best way to respond to protestants when they try to claim that St. Augustine believed protestant doctrine? 14:55 – Why does the Catechism say that we go to heaven, hell or purgatory right after death if scripture says differently? Why does the Catechism say there are 2 judgements? 21:00 – Has Christ provided everything for our salvation? 22:40 – Who are the people who Cain was afraid of after he was exiled? 28:38 – Do I lose salvation for not going to a Catholic Church? Is the Eucharist essential for salvation? 32:47 – When Jesus died, the curtain was torn into two. What’s the significance of that in our Christian life? 35:40 – In the Old Testament, how can people believe in false gods especially when they were tested, and nothing happened? When people that go through RCIA and go into the church turn away from the church, are they held accountable for their actions? 43:29 – Revelation 12:9-12 says that St. Michael will fight with the devil. What exactly does that mean? 48:43 – Follow up on torn veil question: Rending one’s garments was used as a form of mourning. This meaning can also be used to describe the veil being torn in two. 50:38 – What are your thoughts on us having unused DNA and us possibly using it in the next life? …

Questions Covered: 01:12 – I’m not Catholic because of a long series of Socratic conversations with Catholics who don’t have a complete understanding. I don’t think they are intellectually honest.  15:53 – I’m contemplating leaving Catholicism. I have a problem with the idea that missing Sunday mass is a mortal sin.  28:30 – I’m not Catholic because of the Council of Nicaea and how they changed the Sabbath to Sunday.  44:20 – I’m not Catholic because of Daniel 7:25.  50:53 – I just converted to Catholicism because the Episcopal church changed when it came to sexual ethics.  …

Questions Covered: 06:19 – I was raised in the Pentecostal Church and taught that Catholics were beer drinking cursing heathens that pray to Mary.  17:45 – I used to be very Baptist but now believe that Catholics are the only ones that haven’t caved to the world. Though Amoris Laetitia now shows me a lack of consistency in the Church.  29:00 – What evidence is there for the papacy? What sources do you recommend I read?  35:05 – I’m not Catholic anymore because I went to a protestant pastor, and he prayed over me and the demonic spirits that were haunting me left. When I went to a priest nothing happened.  46:46 – I’m Catholic but my soon-to-be wife is not Catholic.  She says everything makes sense but says she can’t be Catholic. Do you have any advice?  51:50 – Why does it take so long to be a Catholic? Why did Luther take the 7 books out of the bible?   …

Questions Covered: 06:17 – I’m a new Catholic, can you help me understand the devotion to the infant Jesus? 11:39 – How do I approach someone who is not Catholic to come to mass, but they have a history of receiving communion at Catholic churches? 21:03 – How do I respond to someone who claims Marian apparitions are demonic apparitions because demons can appear as creatures of light? 28:28 – What does the Church teach about dreams? Can they be sinful? 35:31 – Why do we not hear Act 19:18 when discussing the sacrament of reconciliation? Is the verse relevant? 44:02 – What is the sin that cannot be forgiven? What is the sin against the Holy Spirit? 48:11 – Does Corinth 6:3 prove that humans are above angels? 53:05 – What’s the relationship between mercy and justice? …

Questions Covered: 11:50 – Does Judaism believe in hell, the devil or the antichrist? 18:42 – What does the scapular promise, and how does one obtain the promises? 23:38 – What’s the definition of apologetics? It doesn’t make sense since you’re not apologizing. 28:49 – Archbishop Cordileone refused communion to Pelosi but Pope Francis blessed her and gave her communion. Who’s right? 40:43 – What did Jesus mean when he told his followers, “let the dead bury the dead?” 46:48 – I’m going to take a program on massage therapy, and they will cover some eastern spiritual forms of therapy. How should I approach this? 49:56 – I’m a convert. Can a fallen away Catholic still go to heaven? …

Catholic Answers Quiz Show: …

Questions Covered: 04:42 – Has the Catholic Church changed its understanding of time based on Purgatory? Is the purgation process meritorious for salvation?  15:49 – Is a sin truly forgiven completely after confession? Can you share an example of a priest not forgiving someone in confession?  23:34 – I’m not Catholic. How do I forgive the sin of my husband’s past who has Alzheimer’s?  32:30 – How can you tell the difference between personal thoughts and God’s calling?  40:39 – Not a listener, our number was recommended… How can I be true to my Catholic faith while also respecting the people around me with different views?  50:02 – How can someone like Adam or Angels choose something evil knowing that it’s evil?  …

Questions Covered: 02:40 – Why would the soldiers cast lots for Jesus’ clothing? They were dirty and bloody, why would they want them?  11:27 – Does 2 Tim 3:16 refer to the New Testament? How do non-Catholics know that scripture is inspired?    19:30 – Does the bible support a plant-based diet?  28:48 – Did all the people that were condemned to be killed by the Israelites deserve to be killed?  33:30 – Is the term mustard seed in the bible actually supposed to be mulberry seed?  36:54 – Regarding 1 Corinth 13:8-10, what is the Catholic interpretation and perspective on speaking in tongues?  47:50 – I heard that the devil attacks us 4 times at the moment of our death. Is this supported anywhere in the bible?  50:22 – How do we reconcile all the weird laws in the Old Testament?  …

Questions Covered: 09:15 – Do Exodus 21:22 and Numbers 5:28 support the pro-choice position?  20:21 – How was Mary conceived without original sin?  35:25 – Where is confirmation in the bible?  48:50 – What are the origins of Adam?  …

Questions Covered: 01:20 – I’m a protestant considering converting. Why was it wrong for protestants to take books out of the bible? What should I buy a Catholic bible?  11:53 – In Ender’s Game, the villains are a hive mind. If the protagonist kills the queen, resulting in the death of the entire population, is he culpable of the death of one or of many?    16:51 – 1 Corinth. 5 How do we know where to draw the line when it comes to expelling members of the Church?  21:12 – Who is the Harlot in Revelation?  28:31 – Can you explain the difference in translation in Ex 21:22 in the NKJV vs Douay Rheims. Is the woman fined or punished by death?  33:24 – Why are people concerned about the charismatic renewal in the Church?  How ecumenical can we be towards other charismatic protestants?  44:13 – What is the Church doing for people who are willing to adopt? Are there funds or grants available?  47:24 – Were there any protestant beliefs within the early Church?  52:02 – Could you recommend a biography of G.K. Chesterton and a book by him? www.chesterton.org  …

Questions Covered: 03:53 – Is Mt. 24. about the destruction of the temple in 70 A.D.? 15:12 – What happens if someone receives their first communion in mortal sin? Do they have to re-do it? 16:52 – My company just announced that they will begin funding employees travel for abortion. What should I do? 19:04 – I hear people always describe the Church with “Truth, beauty, and goodness.” What exactly does that mean? 29:10 – Is it sinful to engage in traditions or practices belonging to another religion, as I have friends of other faiths and enjoy experiencing how they live? 31:27 – Jn 10:28, does Jesus teach eternal security with this passage? 35:53 – If an item can be touched to a 1st class relic and become a relic itself, why can’t we do the same with the Eucharist since it is God Himself? 35:53 – If an item can be touched to a 1st class relic and become a relic itself, why can’t we do the same with the Eucharist since it is God Himself? 42:50 – What would need to happen between confessional Lutherans and Catholics in order to promote unity? 46:48 – Is it ok to read books like Stephen King books, Game of Thrones, etc? 50:28 – Why do we have two judgments? How would the general judgment work for people who have passed away? …

Questions Covered: 08:09 – Does the Dobbs decision outlaw procedure for ectopic pregnancies?  10:08 – Do you think they will try to overturn other laws like interracial marriages?  12:04 – Are there any laws that protect pregnancy centers especially with the danger that they face after Dobbs?  28:40 – Could we now force men to have vasectomies to avoid pregnancy?   …

Questions Covered: 23:44 – Would the football coach case also affect religions we don’t like?  29:35 – Did the justices address the rights of the child in the Dobbs decision? https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/what-is-the-deal-with-dobbs-v-jackson  …

Questions Covered: 06:47 – Could you unpack Mark 11:22-25? What is the proper interpretation of these verses? 14:38 – How do we respond to people who try to discredit Peter as the rock by saying that Jesus is the true rock? https://www.catholic.com/tract/peter-the-rock 21:34 – If baptism by desire is true and miscarried babies can also be saved, will they also receive their perfected bodies after the resurrection? 32:09 – Does Mt 6:7-9 contradict repetitively praying for a soul who I assume might be in purgatory? 39:20 – Can baptized Catholics be claimed by demons since they’ve already been claimed by Christ? 43:33 – Do people have to have miracles attributed to them in order to be canonized? 47:56 – Does anywhere in Church teaching allow for charging fees for the sacraments? Is charging fees for sacraments licit? 52:13 – I’m not a Catholic and am really interested in apostolic succession. Do you have any resources you can share? …

Questions Covered: 06:10 – Can a baptized protestant receive grace when worshiping God?  16:15 – I hear Christians say that it’s not about religion it’s a relationship? How would you respond to that?  19:40 – Does everyone in heaven get to have the beatific vision?  30:10 – Why is sacramental confession required to receive the Eucharist?  37:55 – How does Genesis 3:15 refer to Mary if it states that the woman would have labor pains and Catholics claim that she didn’t experience them?  47:09 – Does the New Testament teach that Mary had other children? Were there other people more holy than Mary?  …

Questions Covered: 15:37 – What can parishes do to support women through pregnancy in general? What legislation can we support?  31:15 – My daughter is pro-life but is concerned about the Dobbs decision. She worries that this will be harmful to those sexually assaulted and pregnant. How do you respond to this claim?  34:25 – What strategies to we have to support those who are pregnant through rape or incest?  38:20 – Are there any biblical text that show that abortion is wrong?  42:44 – How can we address the concerns of the father in regard to abortion?  46:20 – We need more young passionate women like Molly!  49:39 – How can I start a conversation with pro-choice family members? How do I break the ice?  Resource – Wewerebornready.com  …

Questions Covered: 13:31 – Concerning evolution, did the early world believe in a literal interpretation of Genesis? Was it a dogmatically approved belief until evolution was discovered? 20:33 – Was Jesus expecting his disciples to follow the sabbath on Saturday? When did it develop to Sunday? 32:47 – Did the Church develop from baptizing in the name of Jesus to a Trinitarian formula? 38:06 – Are there any doctrines that are developing right now in regard to governments legislating morality or moral laws? 45:15 – Has the Church tried to clarify the understanding of the Trinity? How do we justify this development with the early Church’s understanding of God? 50:18 – How do we square the death penalty not being intrinsically evil with the most recent change in the catechism? …

Questions Covered: 05:07 – Why aren’t we thanking Donald Trump more for appointing 3 conservative justices?  21:02 – I’m noticing a lot of calls for violence against Catholic churches online. What do we do?  31:40 – Do you have any advice on how to start a conversation with friends who are ex-Catholic and very upset with the decision?  36:51 – In regard to how we can respond, how did the early Church respond to a culture of infanticide?  43:17 – How can anyone celebrate this decision? We condemned people who have been raped.    …

Questions Covered: 19:04 – Why isn’t abortion overturned for the whole nation since Roe allowed it for the whole nation?  32:05 – What should the punishment be for those involved with abortion where it’s illegal?  44:30 – How do I prove that life begins at conception? Resource: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/how-to-prove-life-begins-at-conception  48:10 – How can we engage in discussion with people who don’t acknowledge human life in the womb?  …

Questions Covered: 02:51 – If a bishop proclaimed that we should all stand during the consecration, would we be obliged to abide by it?  06:07 – What should happen to the eucharist in the monstrance if the adoration chapel is closed overnight?  10:23 – My husband just bought the book of Enoch. Is it ok for him to read?    13:39 – Does doing good works out of mere responsibility merit anything good?  19:09 – In the Hail Holy Queen what does “After this exile” mean? What are your thoughts on RH- blood? Can you do a mysterious world episode?  22:50 – Protestants claim that its clear which books are in the bible so sola scriptura isn’t needed. What is your response?  32:36 – Aquinas says we should pay latria to the cross. Doesn’t this conflict with the teaching of latria to only God?  36:25 – How would you respond to a protestant who says that in the Old Testament they didn’t have a magisterium, so we don’t need one now?  41:03 – Does the church teach anything on circumcision and is it ethical in our current time?  43:43 – Do we have a responsibility to stay within our own liturgical rite?  48:24 – What’s the history of offering bread and wine as a sacrifice leading up to the time of Jesus?  51:29 – What should I do with the ashes of a cremated Catholic?  52:32 – Which is a better translation: the NAB or the Jerusalem bible?  …

Questions Covered: 04:34 – How can Catholics claim that there is no list of people in hell but invoke anathemas in the councils. How would I respond to this challenge from my Calvinist friend?  15:17 – How do we know that the universe did not happen because of a necessary process? Is a personal God necessary for creation? Could it just be an impersonal being that caused creation?  19:47 – How do we know that the first cause from Aquinas’ argument is God?  24:04 – What bible verses back the claim that we do not adore the Virgin Mary? Looks good  34:24 – Can saying the Lord’s prayer during mass act as a sort of act of contrition? Looks good  38:15 – Who are spiritual directors? Can they be laymen? When do you know if you need one? How do you find one? Looks good  44:02 – Is it possible for us to believe in the 7 days of creation, big bang, and evolution?  47:30 – How is it possible for the Catholic Church to have eastern saints post schism?  50:40 – Would it make sense to say that the Islamic forces interrupting communications between Christians caused the Great Schism?  …

Questions Covered: 01:00 – Weddings 22:47 – We rented out a restaurant and the mothers paid for it. It only costed $2500  29:48 – Move the wedding to earlier in the day for brunch to make it cheaper.  The Prolife movement history  49:30 – Trauma post abortion  51:50 – Killing of abortion providers    …

Topics Covered: government funding private schools School losing the Catholic title due to flying the BLM and LGBT flags …

Questions Covered: 04:57 – When Jesus was walking up to the cross and fell 3 times, did that signify the Father, Son and Holy Spirit? 10:10 – Could there be significance in correlating the number of words in a verse to stress the importance in scripture? Send Words of Eternal Life 17:27 – Would God allow suffering even if nothing good were to come from it? 23:24 – Why did women stop covering their heads in Church? 34:26 – St. Gertrude received a prayer to save souls in purgatory. Why don’t we promote this or is this a valid prayer? 41:34 – Does the Catholic Church have a teaching on what happens to us after we die? 45:55 – I’m a new Catholic. When is it appropriate to ask God for help rather than appeal to Mary? 51:02 – I’m starting a bible study with half non-Catholics; how do I market properly to all? 53:30 – I’m not Catholic but my husband is. Why do I have to become Catholic if we are all children of God? …

Questions Covered: 04:51 – How does Molinism not confirm double predestination?  14:06 – How does St. Jude’s intercession come into play when asking for his help?  20:54 – Would it be abusing confession if you keep bringing up the same mortal sin repeatedly?  28:54 – If Mary was sinless, then how is it that she did not fulfill the law?  34:53 – Why do Christians still say Yahweh if the Vatican specifically wrote that we shouldn’t be using the word.  40:25 – Why did God pick Mary to be Jesus’ mother?  45:22 – The Council of Florence claimed that circumcision is mortally sinful. When did that thought change?  49:50 – Have there been any saints throughout history that have had demons exorcized out of them?  …

Questions Covered: 04:43 – Is it unchangeable teaching that women can’t priests, and same sex marriages can’t be blessed?  14:51 – Was the public school system created by the Catholic Church? Do you have resources on this topic?  19:04 – I’m in conversion with a missionary of the LDS Church. I’ll be sitting down with him soon. What questions and topics should I bring up to be a good representative of the Catholic Church?  24:13 – Mk 15 on Jesus’ death. What is the meaning of the tearing of the curtain in the temple in two?  33:35 – It’s important to have Juneteenth. We need to keep in mind that white people were not the only ones to own slaves.  44:13 – Is it a mortal sin to not believe that Mary is a perpetual virgin? Where does the Catholic Church get the importance of this teaching?  49:49 – Hebrew 8:6-8. How do I explain that God didn’t want us to fail but accounted for us failing?  …

Questions Covered: 07:58 – Is there a degree of reverence for digital images? Do they equate to printed versions? 15:33 – Why are we Catholics still not receiving communion from the chalice compared to the Episcopalians? Everyone else receives from the chalice except us. 20:14 – What does scripture mean when it says, “God gave to the hand of David the Philistines?” 23:32 – How do I respond to the question, “why are the majority of Catholic saints white?” Is this true? Does this mean that Catholicism is a white people’s religion? 37:13 – Is commemorating Juneteenth during mass appropriate since it is so political? 50:10 – Regarding the book of Revelation, In what sense is the Church the new Jerusalem? How is that contrasted to our understanding of the Church as the Body of Christ? 52:57 – Which translation of the bible is better to have, the RSV or the NAB? …

Questions Covered:  01:29 – I am not Catholic because the relationship with the apologetic individuals being complicit with wrong.   07:39 – I am not Catholic because of the teaching on Papal infallibility.  14:09 – I am not Catholic because of the Assumption of Mary becoming a Dogma.  24:40 – I am on my way out of being Catholic because I can’t wrap my head around some rituals and the definition of the Eucharist.   36:25 – I am not Catholic because of inconsistency about priest not being able to be married based on 1 Timothy 4: 1-5.   45:54 – I am not Catholic because I am skeptical of most religions.   52:05 – I am not Catholic because I am not a believer in the event or the philosophy.   …

Questions Covered:  06:48 – I’m not Catholic because my Catholic coworkers tend to share an over importance on Mother Mary.  18:32 – I am not Catholic because I’m a member from the Episcopal Church. I believe the women in the Gospel were also Apostles.  30:29 – I am not Catholic because I was raised Catholic, but I was turned down when trying to get married in the Catholic Church. I also can’t support the Pope.   40:00 – I am not Catholic because Sola Scriptura.  46:27 – I am not Catholic because the foundational doctrine doesn’t make sense.   51:45 – I am not Catholic because the relationship with the apologetic individuals being complicit with wrong.   …

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Questions Covered: 18:44 – What local events were used to prove the validity of this Marian apparition? 22:55 – What can I do in preparation for a visit? 32:02 – Is it possible that Mary appeared to Native American before Caucasian North Americans? 33:34 – My husband had an apparition of me while on military leave. What is the church’s teaching on this? 38:00 – What did Mary mean when she said her son will punish those who don’t believe in him? 48:28 – What type of catechesis is available for the public who might be skeptical? 50:45 – What leads to an apparition not being approved and one being approved? …

Questions Covered:  12:42 – Does the valid election of someone as Pope imply divine endorsement of the wisdom of that choice?   21:42 – Why do Catholics pray to the Saints?   29:45 – Which Protestant challenge do you find the most compelling or difficult to answer? Which aspect of Catholicism is the most misunderstood?   39:42 – When the Apostles raised souls from the dead in Acts, where did the souls come from?   46:06 – Where did specific prayers come from for the different Saints?   …

Questions Covered:  22:01 – How can I understand a rejection from seminaries based on having a disability like blindness?  36:12 – Can you explain how marriage is a vocation?  51:18 – Should I discern the Secular Franciscans?  …

Questions covered: 02:00 – What can we affirm about asexuality? What does the virtue of chastity have to do with it? 16:58 – What are some ways to keep Catholic children Catholic in a fallen world? 22:56 – Does the Church teach anything about pre-Adam races of humans? If there was a mix between Adam and a pre-Adam human, would they have the same dignity? 35:40 – I heard someone claim that the tearing of the veil indicated the end of the priesthood. Where did they get that idea and how can I respond? 44:00 – I’d like to issue a correction to the question about converting from an Eastern rite from last hour. 49:04 – If I die before converting, is there any way I can get last rites? …

Questions Covered: 05:57 – When Jesus says “Who is my mother and who are my brothers” in Matthew 12:48, is Jesus devaluing his mother? And how can we know without getting into arguments about “my interpretation” vs “your interpretation”?  12:22 – Are the souls in purgatory present at Mass?  14:21 – What’s the Catholic teaching on end times prophecy?  18:45 – How can I prove that at consecration the Eucharist becomes the body and blood of Jesus?  29:06 – Do we know with confidence that the bones buried beneath Santiago de Compostela are those of the apostle James? And what is the Church’s teaching on this?  35:26 – Is it possible for an ecumenical council to teach error? If it does, what are we as laypeople supposed to do about it?  42:05 – Why don’t most Catholic Churches encourage their congregation to read the Catechism?  47:16 – How do I answer the claim that Jewish people (and therefore Jesus) believe that life begins at first breath, not conception?  50:40 – As a new convert, should I abide by Roman rite or Eastern rite fasting practices?  …

Questions Covered: 12:52 – Are there examples from the early church of prayers to saints?  17:05 – What does Ignatius of Loyola mean by “one cup, one flesh”?  21:22 – How do you make the case that the Catholic Church is the one, true Church as opposed to Eastern Orthodoxy?  30:15 – How do I respond to someone who claims that Marius Victorinus influenced St. Augustine?  35:14 – Can you explain how early Church teaching on the Eucharist evolved into the doctrine of transubstantiation?  43:19 – What are the best books to buy on early church fathers that include more of their writing without commentary?  47:52 – How do I respond to a friend who believes the Church ended with the twelve Apostles?  52:38 – What did Mr. Heschmeyer mean when he referenced the church that does not recognize the Holy See’s authority but is still an authentic church?  …

Questions Covered: 19:40 – How do we reconcile the view that we are made in the image of God and that we are closely related to other animals?  23:29 – What do we mean by the “Image of God?” Is it physical attributes or descriptions of His spirit?  30:29 – How do you feel about current politicians who claim to be Catholic and promote abortion etc. and receive communion?  38:20 – How do we address the transgender issue since it’s an attack on the image and likeness of God?  46:39 – How do we respond to scandal in the Church since it’s a reflection of who God is?  50:35 – Should we be supporting resource pregnancy centers?  Should we as a Church support them more?  …

Questions Covered: 05:27 – What does apostolic succession mean? Would the laity be able to choose the next pope in a crisis? 15:40 – How is Sedevacantism wrong? 19:53 – Can I celebrate a friend’s entry into the Eastern Orthodox Church? 22:27 – What is the criteria that we should use to discern which Messianic prophecies should be used for proof-oriented research and which should be used for process-oriented research? 30:02 – How do I respond to my aunt who has left the Catholic Church considering hierarchical corruption? 41:53 – What do I do to become Catholic considering my previous baptisms in other denominations? 46:49 – Would Jesus “separate the weak from the chaff” before his Second Coming by withholding his grace? 52:07 – What is Opus Dei and its mission? …

Questions Covered: 14:48 – How do I encourage young people to live productive, meaningful lives? 29:14 – Station of the Cross Radio…What is the difference between a spiritual advisor and a life coach? 36:40 – Does Stand Tall do couples’ counseling or just individual direction? …

Questions Covered: 06:35 – Why do we say “For us men and for our salvation” instead of just “For our salvation” in the Nicene Creed? 11:40 – What changed in the teachings of the death penalty when Pope Francis changed the Catechism? Does that mean we were wrong this whole time? 16:17 – Can demons reveal accurate knowledge of the future to people they communicate with? 22:20 – Is there a theologian or doctor of the Church that can speak on how prayer affects daily living? 31:39 – How do we Catholics reconcile the tension between God’s active will and His permissive will as it pertains to divine inspiration? 39:11 – Hebrews 10:14. What does it mean by “perfected for all time?” 46:01 – Did Luke and Mark personally know Jesus? 50:16 – What is the Church’s teaching on people who claim to be Catholic and communicate with the dead? …

Questions Covered: 04:41 – Is the supper of the lamb in Revelation referencing the eucharist rather than the end times?  16:31  – When the Father and the HS manifest at the Baptist and the Transfiguration, did the witnesses witness heaven and the beatific vision as well? How did the witnesses know who Jesus was talking to at the Transfiguration?  20:40 – I found evidence in the early church fathers that the eucharist was symbolic and also the understanding of transubstantiation. What are your thoughts on the symbolic evidence?  28:46 – What is the benefit of the Mass if you don’t receive communion?  32:20 – Does the Catholic Church teach that men and women are equal?  34:11 – If the material sufficiency view of scripture is true can’t protestants raise the same objections that Catholics use against them?  42:32 – What was the temple meant to be used for during the time of Christ?  47:23 – How would you explain transubstantiation to a protestant?  49:42 – I’m Reformed Protestant and still struggle with the concept of sin. Can you help clarify?  …

Questions Covered: 15:05 – My protestant friends say that they have an advantage to forgive their sins.  How do I answer them that it’s not an advantage?  24:05 – If you haven’t done a sorrowful examination of conscience and forget to confess something. Do I just forget it or do I still have to confess it? Would it invalidate my confession?  34:39 – I’m a new Catholic and I struggle with going to confession because I work myself up too much. How do I keep it together in the confessional? Resource: Catholic Answers Focus Episode “The Surprising thing that Brings Jesus Joy” (https://www.catholic.com/audio/caf/the-surprising-thing-that-brings-jesus-joy)    42:41 – I’m protestant hoping to become Catholic. I find it more trustworthy to confess to a priest rather than just confessing to “one another.”  46:41 – What part of our sins are not remitted during confession?  53:04 – Can a validly baptized Christian go to confession and be validly absolved?  …

Questions Covered: 21:06 – My Non-Catholic husband doesn’t want to raise our kids Catholic. How do I approach this if I want to get them baptized Catholic?  29:12 – Do you have any references to check out on your discoveries in the Holy Land?  32:20 – How do you deal with extended family who are very anti-Catholic?  42:36 – How do we deal with facing secular culture, especially what’s on tv?    …

Questions Covered: 03:28 – What does it mean for us to be made in the image and likeness of God? 13:40 – How do I discuss the Eucharist with Protestant family members? 28:35 – I’m currently contemplating transition surgery to help get rid of self-harming urges. I would really appreciate knowing and trusting in the solidity of church teaching on this in spite of the changes perceived in response to LGBTQ issues? 36:30 – Do we have biblical evidence for the members of the trinity being distinct? 45:19 – If you’re struggling with your Catholic faith, how do you go about finding your identity in it? 51:28 – How can I defend my faith against Christadelphians? …

Questions covered: 04:13 – Does mortal sin undo our adoption by God? 14:40 – If forgiveness releases us from what we owe someone, why do we still need to do something to fix it up? 31:49 – If we all receive the same graces at baptism, what’s the difference between the baptized Catholic who goes to heaven and the baptized Catholic who goes to hell? 43:23 – How do you respond to the Orthodox argument against the papacy that appeals to an apostolic constitution (34?) stating that bishops cannot interfere with each other? 51:39 – How do you help someone defend the natural moral law, especially in the context of teleological definitions of men and women like Trent’s? …

Questions covered: 15:19 – My friend is a drug addict and tends to lash out a lot. I no longer want to be his friend and I’m not sure how to break the news to him. 18:20 – Is there a time and a place for righteous anger? If so, how do we discern whether our anger is righteous or sinful? 20:15 – How do we control our anger towards someone we know is never going to change? 23:41 – I’m not angry at my family, but I am angry at the force that is dividing us. How can we identify what is dividing us, and what should I do next? 34:16 – How can I talk to my atheist husband who uses the name of Jesus in vain? 40:14 – How can I deal with my husband’s anger problem? 43:09 – I had a conversation with somebody who got mad at me for becoming Catholic and I’m not sure if I handled it well. 47:21 – I heard that a lot of times anger comes from hurt. I’d like to know Dr. Ray’s thoughts on that. …

Questions covered: 07:34 – How can I defend the Catholic canon of scripture to Protestants who don’t accept the Church councils? 15:57 – How do you defend the pro-life position against someone who says you must also be vegan? 25:06 – How do you answer someone who doesn’t believe in God’s plan in the context of miscarriage? 31:35 – How can Catholics rationalize the belief of Adam and Eve with evolution? 42:22 – What female apologists do you recommend? 49:29 – How can I respond to anti-Catholics who use 1 Tim 2:14 to say Adam was not deceived? 53:50 – What’s the difference between the word “saint” as used in the Bible and as we use it today? …

Question Covered: 03:51 – Would it have been morally just for Elrond to have thrown Isildur into the fires of Mt Doom when he refused to destroy the One Ring, as a way to ensure its destruction? 14:02 – I have one question about The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy. I do not understand the words Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. Father and Son are One Divinity, right? So… how can I offer God to God when there is One God? 17:18 – Have there been any documentaries, or at minimum, speculations of people who have claimed to come back in time from the distant future (with perhaps a story to tell —and what is heading our way)? 20:06 – If you were involved in a teleportation accident that created a duplicate of you, would that person have to confess your sins? 23:40 – If Christ died to Redeem all, would alien scriptures reference an alien Redeemer, or are all aliens Unfallen, thus not needing Revelation and Salvation? Related to this, if Satan knew that the Incarnation would occur on Earth, did he then ignore aliens, thus leaving them Unfallen? Therefore, if and when Humanity travels to the stars, might we be the cause of their Fall? Continuing on this theme, since working with tools was a punishment due to Original Sin, it could be argued that technology is a sign of a Fallen species. Since we haven’t seen any evidence of ETs, might that be proof that aliens are Unfallen? 32:49 – What are your thoughts on Gulf War Syndrome? 39:45 – If a family wanted their child baptized in Klingon or a pre-Christian Babylonian language. Assuming an accurate but not Vatican-approved translation, would it be valid? This is obviously theoretical but speaks to the point of whether a translation or interpretation is assumed to be valid or not before any Vatican intervention on the text. 45:00 – Would it have been possible to hold a spelling bee in ancient Egypt? 48:50 – Did Adam and Eve have belly buttons? 51:45 – Is it possible for a species (such as an alien, or an understudied cephalopod) to have a powerful brain comparable to or even greater than our own, but not an immortal soul? …

Questions Covered: 31:13 – I’m divorced and have a child with my ex. She remarried but I still battle with wanting her. Am I committing the sin of lusting over another man’s wife? 36:10 – My daughter in law is abusive to my son. Is there anything I can do as an outsider? 42:32 – My ex-husband decided that our marriage was over because the Holy Spirit wasn’t with us. He also had a porn addiction. Does a porn addiction play a role in the annulment process? 45:25 – Forgiveness of a habitual sin is necessary only when they are willing to be forgiven. 48:18 – What happens when you have a husband who proposed because a medium said he would marry a woman that looks like me? 51:27 – Does the unwillingness to have children after we’ve already had kids fall within your broad definition of infidelity? …

Questions Covered: 06:46 – Why do we as Catholics believe that we are sinful by nature when we were created in the image likeness of God?  13:57 – When a person dies does a guardian angel get reassigned?  17:51 – How can I balance my Faith during so called Pride month?  29:37 – Where did the Church decide the order of the Mass?  40:57 – Do souls in heaven have eyes and other sensory capabilities?  50:08 – My son had said that it is unreasonable to expect a person with SSA to be celibate for their entire life. How do I respond?    …

Questions Covered: 03:40 – Why doesn’t the Acts of the Apostles match our current experience? Why does God seem so hidden now?  12:33 – Is sheep stealing unbiblical? What’s your opinion?  17:44 – Why is Hebrews considered a part of the canon since it is anonymous?  21:24 – When I read the Old Testament I become more critical of faith. Why does God care if the temple was precise?  32:57 – Why did God allow Solomon to have many wives but now it’s not allowed?  35:00 – In your book Daily Defense, why are the pronouns for God not capitalized?  42:49 – I work for the US Forest Service and we sometimes work for 14 days straight and am unable to get to mass. Should I confess this?  46:00 – How do we distinguish between thinking that we’re chosen for a grand plan from grandiose thinking?  49:17 – How can I be more susceptible to hearing the voice of God?  …

Questions Covered: 02:58 – I’m trying to find encouragement. I find myself more Catholic than the Catholic Culture around. Any advice? 12:33 – My father started a new church in our home and a year ago I began exploring and discovered the Mass. I have a lot of questions. How do I proceed? How do I discern if Catholicism is true? 19:57 – I see that in the Shroud the nails go through the wrists but in stories of stigmata the wounds happen in the hands. Should I not believe in these stories? 29:53 – Why do we need repetitive prayer like the rosary? 34:53 – How do I explain to my child that my recent ex-wife is engaged? As a Catholic how do I approach this? 40:30 – When is it appropriate, after entering the Church, to start considering a religious vocation? 43:52 – My granddaughter has been diagnosed with a tumor. We will be going to a healing Mass, what should we expect? 53:55 – Is the process of working through the doctrines a barrier of evangelization? …

Question Covered: 14:31 – What would you say to someone struggling with Marian doctrine? 19:20 – What is allowed for Catholics to do with their bodies after death? Is decomposition allowed? 32:55 – It appears the Church puts Mary in a higher position than Jesus. What’s the teaching? 44:10 – In the Hail Holy Queen prayer it says that Mary is our life, sweetness and hope. Wouldn’t this be Jesus? …

Questions Covered: 03:22 – do I move forward in Faith from personal experience to a more rooted understanding? How can I know that Christianity is true? 11:43 – Why would God do miracles in a Pentecostal church if it would lead them away from the Catholic Church? 24:30 – In Mt 26 it says that the disciples were eating before the consecration. Was there a meal beforehand? 29:19 – I’m also having trouble having faith in the Eucharist. Can you give me some guidance? 36:19 – After Adam and Eve, how many people were there? 40:55 – How do I explain apostolic succession to a Calvinist if they claim that succession was only needed during those years? 48:28 – Does the Church cast out demons and should every believer cast them out? 52:06 – Does Lev 21:9 concern burning the living or cremation? Resources Mentioned: Ad resurgendum cum Christo …

Questions Covered: 03:09 – How do you tell the difference between purgatory and hell? 05:13 – Why are Christianity and Buddhism not compatible? 14:25 – Would the son of a married Catholic priest be able to become a married Catholic priest? 18:58 – I lost my 18 Y.O son to suicide. How do I make sense of this and what’s the Church’s understanding? Resource: When a Loved One Dies by Suicide – Ave Maria Press 31:08 – Why doesn’t God just eliminate Satan? 34:56 – What’s the official Church teaching on centering prayer by Thomas Keating and Christian meditation according to John Main? What are the concerns? 44:40 – My friend claims that the bible’s context was changed in different periods of time. How do I refute this? 52:31 – I’m Nigerian and in my home country Christians are being killed. In Lk. 22:36 it says that Christians should fight. Should we take up arms to fight back? …

Questions Covered: 00:43 – The Church has precepts that relate to minimum standards of behavior (receive communion once during the Easter season, etc.) Are there also minimum standards of belief to be considered in communion with the Church? (For example The Trinity, Bible, virgin birth etc.) 04:38 – What do priests do when you confess to a murder? I’m pretty sure they can’t make turning yourself in a requirement for absolution, but it strikes me that “five hail marys and three our fathers” isn’t exactly going to cut it either. 07:56 – Exegetical questions: What does the unjust steward parable mean? Why is it considered inspired in a Psalm that we should crush the heads of babies? 19:04 – Recently during a homily, I heard that a piece of a person’s soul literally goes into the food they prepare. So, if the food is made by religious nuns the food will taste better because of the love in the food. On the other hand, if it is prepared by someone evil, the opposite will occur. Furthermore, he said that the traditional blessing of food is an exorcism to keep evil spirits away from your food, so you don’t consume them. Is this a teaching of the Catholic Church? 28:33 – What is the story with Lilith? I have people tell me she was Adam’s ‘first wife’ but they are usually getting that from a Discovery Channel alien show or something that their friend posted on FB. What is the truth? Is she in the Old Testament? Does the Catholic Church say anything about her? 34:30 – What is the exact status of the Coptic Orthodox Church in regards of small “o” orthodoxy? 44:14 – Which part of the Trinity is responsible for life? 48:15 – What was the nature of Holy Communion on the original Holy Thursday? As Our Lord had not risen yet it couldn’t have been His resurrected Body, right? 49:15 – If part of the Host were reserved on Holy Thursday would It have died on Good Friday and resurrected? 50:30 – During Mass the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Our Lord as His Sacrifice is made present on the altar. We receive the resurrected Body of Christ. Is the Resurrection made present on the altar as well? If so, when? …

Questions Covered: 01:39 – Why did Jesus say it was better for Judas to never have been born if it was because of Judas’ act that Jesus’ Passion and subsequent Resurrection was set in motion? Was Judas’ betrayal not necessary for this? 05:23 – Are there any Pseudepigraphal writings in the New Testament? If not, and if any are discovered, would that alter the canon? 14:03 – Do you favor the material sufficiency, partim partim view, or something else about scripture? Why do you hold to this position? 28:21 – My teen son always asks me why do we have to go to mass every Sunday? What is so important about going to mass? Also, why should we dress our best for Sunday mass? 32:18 – Is it correct to assert that there’s an ongoing eternal liturgy in Heaven? If so, why is that the case and what does it consists of? 35:45 – Currently there are Catholics who prefer the Tridentine Latin Mass. Pope John Paul II & Pope Benedict encouraged celebration of the Tridentine Latin Mass. Pope Francis is trying to regulate it & put the decision about the TLM in the hands of the local bishops because he perceives that there is division in the Church. In prior Church history was there ever another time when the form of liturgy was changed but some Catholics preferred the prior form & were given permission to celebrate Mass in the prior form? 42:59 – Given the limited number of people at the time of Adam and Eve, can it be inferred that incest not only occurred, but was necessary and, as such, can it be stated that incest is a circumstantial evil? 50:22 – If we can use medical advancements to cure diseases and perform surgeries, then why can’t we use advances in medicine to cure or correct birth defects genetically in the womb.   …

Questions Covered: 01:03 – What is the Catholic take on the Rapture? 06:45 – The Manual of Indulgences says that a priest is not present at the point of death the Church grants it. So does that mean that any Catholic can receive it if the other requirements are fulfilled. Am I interpreting this correctly? 14:12 – What are St. Augustine’s view on fraternal correction and when its obligatory 31:10 – I’m going to be confirmed on Saturday. Can I receive communion because I’m still having doubts about the real presence? 35:44 – Could you explain to me what it means that Mary is co-redemptrix? 42:49 – Why did Jesus appear to the women after the resurrection? How can we trust their accuracy if all accounts are different? 47:41 – Why did Constantine think he had the authority to change the sabbath from Saturday to Sunday? 49:56 – I’m Protestant considering conversion. I can’t make sense of the Marian teachings. Why was it important for Mary to remain sinless? …

Questions Covered: 03:20 – A few years ago, I started a small apologetics ministry in Guatemala, but very few people seem to be interested in learning about the Catholic faith and how to defend it. Even some of my evangelical friends don’t appear to be much interested in learning about their own faith origins. Do you have any advice?  11:20 – What is the difference between the 10 commandments in Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5?  13:23 – Why does Jesus do so many miracles in the protestant churches when they are not in communion with the Catholic Church? I was received into the Catholic Church last Monday 9/5. As a Pentecostal Christian, I saw God do so many healings, signs, and wonders. Why? It gets confusing when He somehow approves them when they are so wrong on doctrine. Please help me to understand this.  21:04 – How many Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) is too many for a single Mass? Is there a canon law that all available priests must be made available during Mass to help in the liturgy of the Eucharist before appointing EMHCs?  29:03 – What is the Church’s teaching on adultery when someone is drunk?  34:01 – What does the Church require for the end of life? I know you can’t deny water etc.  44:59 – I understand the theology behind Marian consecration but the language still bothers. Could a reasonable Catholic believe that Marian consecration is excessive?  48:45 – What’s the difference between Divination and Divinization?  …

Questions Covered: 01:15 – The Bible is called the word of God. Jesus is also called the Word of God. What is the difference between them? I have heard one person argue that because the Bible and Jesus are the Word of God and the Word of God is God, the Bible is also God. I know most people don’t believe this, but using the same word for each is kind of confusing. Why are both the Bible and Jesus each called the word of God, and what is the difference between them?  12:25 – Reading church history, one thing that is clear to me from the early fathers on up is that bishops were not allowed to move dioceses–a bishop was elected to one diocese and he stayed there till death. This was even inserted into the canons of Nicaea and observed throughout the Middle Ages. Sometime between the end of the Middle Ages and today this changed, because now Bishops are routinely transferred from one diocese to the next. I don’t know when this happened or why and I would like to know what made the Church change its thinking here.  18:25 – From a Catholic perspective, what is the proof the Bible is both inspired and inerrant?  22:30 – In the interest of a family member that wants their ashes spread in the mountains, I really need to know if Church teaching/Canon law would allow me to enter a portion of the ashes. I’d like firm information to go on, please!  30:30 – What will the new heaven and earth be like?  34:15 – How important is it for Catholics to obtain a plenary indulgence (corporal works of mercy) and offer to the poor souls in purgatory? I never hear apologists’ comment, condone, or approve of this practice.  40:12 – My 13-yo would like to know that if the Catholic Church is built on faith, and God was scientifically proven to exist, would we still need the Church?  48:55 – What might life have been like if not for the Fall?  51:10 – If the Holy Spirit is needed to believe in Jesus, How did the apostle believe in Jesus if the Holy Spirit hadn’t descended yet until Pentecost?  52:50 – If there were other fallen intelligent species on Earth (Sasquatches, whatnot), would Christ’s death have saved them too?  …

Questions Covered: 02:14 – Where are the Pope and the Church in this abortion debate? Why is Biden being supported?  07:41 – Does 2 Corinthians 5:21 teach Imputation as many Protestant scholars say? The Bible cross references and church fathers point to Rom8.3 to say, “made sin” means “sent in the likeness of sinful flesh”.  17:40 – What are the inherent problems with penal substitutionary atonement?  21:45 – Has the Church officially condemned the idea that it’s the community (not the priest) who consecrates the Eucharist? Or that consecration is not valid unless the community is present?  23:25 – Was God a corpse? If it is right to call Jesus God because of the hypostatic union, does that mean it is right to call Jesus’ corpse, while in the tomb, God??  32:54 – Is it probable that cryptids exist?  40:12 – Are Catholics bound under pain of mortal sin to refuse to watch, or stop watching as soon as it happens once, movies where God’s name is taken in vain?  42:40 – Is Jesus our father in heaven?  44:45 – Is the conversion of the Jews prior to Jesus 2nd coming Catholic dogma?  46:46 – Historical comparison question: has the Church experienced its current level of schism and recovered without major splits?  48:40 – Why don’t we believe in Limbo anymore?  52:20 – In Acts 13, who was the guy who was friends with Herod and why is that such an important attribute to note in scripture? “Manaen who was a close friend of Herod the tetrarch”  …

Questions Covered: 02:23 – What I found important in helping convert atheists is prayer. What are your thoughts on this?  16:01 – What do I do if I have nobody in my life and I’m wanting to find guidance? I also want guidance to explore Catholicism.  24:16 – How do you respond to someone who says that you don’t need a priest to have your sins forgiven?  33:50 – I’m having surgery and will be under for 6 hours. Is it appropriate to ask for the anointing of the sick?  40:47 – Could you explain Mary as the Co-Redemptrix?  50:22 – What does it mean to be fully consecrated to Mary?  …

Questions Covered: 06:37 – Has the Church ever taught geo-centrism as a definitive teaching?  15:20 – I debated Patrick back in 1992 when I was an evangelical and I am Catholic now! I wanted to say hello!  19:09 – My problem with Catholicism is the teaching in Amoris Laetitia on divorced people being able to receive communion. What about the other spouse?  22:44 – How are we not going to sin in heaven?  30:47 – How do I go about converting my friend to Catholicism?  37:24 – Why is it that Jesus had to return to heaven as opposed to staying here on earth?  42:50 – Why would my current wife have to fill out paperwork if I want to file for an annulment from a previous marriage?  45:52 – Is it a sin to not stop someone from gossiping?  47:55 – If Jesus called Judas a devil, does that mean he condemned him?  50:44 – What are your thoughts on burying a statue of St. Joseph upside down to sell your house?  …

Questions Covered: 05:30 – Why do Catholics deny the idea of once saved always saved if in 1 Jn 3:6 it says, “Whoever keeps sinning has not known Jesus?”  15:11 – With the recent mass shooting in Texas, is it safe to infer that God does not intervene in these situations due to the respect he has for free will?   21:36 – What’s the Catholic perspective on the marriage of two protestants? Would the Church consider it a valid marriage? https://www.catholic.com/audio/caf/did-jesus-allow-some-divorce  28:42 – If Christ gave himself fully for our sins why did he pray “Let this cup pass from me?” I know Catholics reject penal substitution.  34:51 – Sirach 24:1-16 says that Jesus was created, and we proclaim in the Creed that he was “born of the Father before all ages.” So, is he created?  40:43 – Do you believe the phrase “God doesn’t give you more than you can handle” is incompatible with the Catholic faith?  48:02 – I’m watching The Chosen, and I saw before their meals they say the prayer “Blessed are you God…” but we as Catholics say “bless us oh Lord…” When did we start making this prayer centered on us instead of God?  52:04 – How do we Catholics understand the bible especially since we’re told that the bible has changed multiple times?  …

Questions Covered: 03:26 – If Mary was conceived without sin, how does it not detract from Christ’s divinity?  24:11 – Does God know if God knows if we are going to heaven or hell? If so, why would he create someone to go to hell?  42:03 – What’s the consensus on what’s going to happen after the general judgment?  49:50 – I’ve started feeling uncomfortable praying before meals in public. Is it ok for me to pray in the car so I won’t have to pray in public?  52:44 – Are the marriages in the Old Testament where the couple remained chaste different from the marriages today that require the marriage to be consummated?  …

Questions Covered: 06:04 – Where is hope in the phrase “Faith working through love?”  11:42 – What is the Catholic view on Luther’s 95 theses? Do you have any resources to continue my study on it?  17:49 – How does a person whose mute participate in the sacrament of reconciliation?  23:05 – How do I respond to a protestant who does not believe in regenerative baptism because they say it can be used as a get out of jail free card?  28:37 – Jesus told his disciples that he was going to resurrect and when he did, why were they stupefied? Why, if Jesus had prepared them?  34:53 – Do you know any stories of any impaired people who had near death experiences and remembered a conversation that was had near them that they normally wouldn’t because of their sensory impairment?  43:12 – Regarding the changes of the Mass after Vatican 2. I go to the new mass, and I’m constantly bombarded by traditionalists. Is it true that they changed the 7 sacraments?  …

Questions Covered: 11:43 – You’re using a lot of emotional language. Why should people object to their decision to choose their gender? 18:41 – I’ve never heard of consecrated virginity until recently. Until when do we start exploring that option? 23:30 Children in the womb are given hormones that make them more masculine or feminine, that is why we have so much confusion. 33:04 – What would you say to someone who struggles with pornography? 36:52 – Could you give me resources on what chastity looks like for a married couple? 42:49 – Wouldn’t the proper term for transgender more accurately be called “tran-neutured?” Is it actually possible to change genders? 46:15 – How does one remain chaste in today’s society when the world only focuses on physical satisfaction? 48:33 – Is it true that women like to fool around before marriage? 51:29 – Hopkins used to do gender reassignment surgeries and stopped because of the high depression rates. Now they are doing them again. Why do you think that is? Resources Mentioned: Catholic Answers Live from April 23, 2018: Fr. Hugh Barbour – “Sex After Marriage” …

Questions Covered: 07:03 – I have non-Catholic friends who asked me to preside at their wedding. Is this acceptable? 22:01 – Why don’t Catholics ever bring up the Magnificat as evidence for Mary’s importance? 29:01 – How do I reconcile the differences between these two verses? Mk. 9:40 and Mt. 12:30. 35:27 – What makes the St. Michael Scapular different from a talisman? 39:37 – What’s your opinion on the Sworn Book of Honorius and Solomonic Magic? 44:24 – In John 17, Is that the prayer that Jesus prayed in the garden? Can you recommend books on the early Church? 48:50 – Do Plenary indulgences wipe away all consequences in one fell swoop? 51:17 – Why doesn’t the USCCB come out with a statement about the difference between Church teaching and opposing opinions by Catholic politicians? …

Questions Covered: 17:15 – Is there a cessation of apostolic gifts?  23:14 – Is it morally acceptable for a supreme court nominee to lie in order to get on the court to strike down abortion?  35:32 – Who are the watchers mentioned in the book of Enoch?  41:10 – I grew up believing in the rapture. I was recently told that it’s wrong but was never told what is right. What do Catholics believe?  48:37 – How can you be absolutely sure that Christianity is the right religion?  52:25 – How does a physician tell a patient who is near the end that it’s going to be ok?  …

Questions Covered: 03:33 – I heard that historically confessions were in groups and out loud. I heard that they only confessed major mortal sins but not the more minor mortal sins. Is this true?  11:59 – How do I stay focused on God with secular friends?  14:48 – Micah 5:5-6 Prophecy of the messiah.  Did this happen in history and how do we interpret this?  20:38 – Is it morally permissible to help fathers return to their families even though they are not married? Would I possibly be bringing people to cohabitation?  22:56 – Could you explain typology as a method for interpreting the bible?  35:06 – Let’s have a time machine and go back in time to the time of Moses. If I tried to touch the Ark of the Covenant, would I be ok since I’m fulfilled through the new covenant?  42:01 – My non-denominational sister claims that when scripture says “you need to be born of water and spirit” it means amniotic fluid and not baptism. How do I respond?  49:35 – Is it better to not have kids because of how bad the world is?  52:50 – Why is it that we are still left with the effects of the Fall after Christ’ redemption?  …

Questions Covered: 8:00 – With corporations now offering their employees funding to cross state lines to get abortions, how should a Catholic handle this?  22:45 – I’ve learned about alternative coffee shops that donate to pro-life causes. Is that something to consider doing?  29:02 – Could you explain how you are a married priest?  31:35 – How do you go about having a relationship without including sexual immorality in order to create a Catholic culture?  44:11 – I’m interested in writing novels. How can I include my faith in that kind of work?  …

Questions Covered: 02:58 – My biggest issue with the Church is language. You use similar words for different meanings. 19:22 – I’m not Catholic because I don’t know which religion to follow since there’s so many different churches out there. I just believe in Jesus. 30:06 – I was brought up protestant and have recently felt the call to be Catholic. Why did Jesus descend into hell? Where do I start to be Catholic? 36:42 – I’m not Catholic because I don’t believe in Jesus, who I believe is just a fictional character in a book. 48:29 – I’m not Catholic because it seems like a labor-intensive religion. …

Questions Covered: 05:35 – My husband isn’t Catholic anymore because he doesn’t think God is good. How can I respond? The problem of evil is his big objection. 14:12 – I’m not Catholic because they don’t pray directly to God. Why is that? 20:35 – I’m not Catholic because I grew up as a southern Baptist and had all the preconceived notions that a Baptist has. I am feeling drawn to the Church. Where do I start? 24:31 – I’m not Catholic because I can’t fully comprehend the Eucharist. 35:13 – I was raised Catholic and fell away because I just didn’t care and was later baptized non-denominational. 42:25 – My girlfriend is not Catholics because we do strange things like the sign of the cross. 46:00 – The early Church was not the Catholic Church because they were a Sabbath keeping Church. …

Questions Covered: 03:40 – I’ve noticed a non-Catholic friend go up to receive communion during Mass. What’s the Church’s official teaching on this?  13:42 – My Godson said he learned in Catholic school that your venial sins are forgiven during communion. I thought venial and mortal sins could only be forgiven during confession. Could you help clarify?  18:30 – Domestic Church Radio…Why did God throughout Salvation History demand a blood sacrifice?    23:40 – What’s a good book that shows that the Catholic Church is the one true Church?  28:50 – Why did Jesus not say “This is my body” at the feeding of 5,000? This would have been more convincing.  32:30 – Why do we only receive the host and not from the Chalice during communion?  38:50 – How do you properly dispose of a broken rosary?  40:55 – Why would abortion automatically excommunicate someone? Wouldn’t confession just solve it?  46:10 – Do I have a responsibility to talk to someone who has given up hope on salvation? How would I go about that?  51:16 – When the priest says that Jesus loves you more than your parents, what does that mean?  …

Questions Covered: 03:26 – In the gospels, Jesus says he will not take away anything from the law but later he lets his disciples take things away. Can you clarify?  14:03 – Do we sacrifice Christ over and over again? Can you help me understand that and respond?  24:13 – Did Galileo get in trouble with the Church because he didn’t have enough evidence and was claiming Copernicanism as fact or was it because he was interpreting scripture as a scientist?  33:33 – The Pope came out with scripture in defense to bring LGBT people into the Church while allowing them to continue to live the lifestyle. Isn’t this contrary to the Church’s teaching?  46:20 – What is the best course of action to address churches named after the controversial “Our Lady of All Nations?”  50:10 – Why can’t women be priests?  …

Questions Covered: 24:21 – Was the Aristotelian philosophy integrated with other philosophy in Chaldean for the translation?   29:14 – Has anyone gone back to the original Greek from the time Aristotle for a translation?  32:50 – Can you explain Aristotle’s concept of happiness and his influence on Thomas Jefferson?   43:20 – Did Aristotle have any spiritual mindset beyond philosophy?  …

Questions Covered: 05:04 – What’s the Catholic teaching on what to do when a fetus has been conceived in vitro but not implanted in the womb yet?  11:28 – How should we balance strong defense of the faith and the unborn with a charitable approach to those who are pro-choice?  19:29 – How should a Catholic talk to a family member with homosexual inclinations about what the Church teaches, while still having a caring approach?  28:35 – How can I explain anointing of the sick to a Seventh Day Adventist?  35:39 – How can I respond to Protestants who say statues and things like that are idols?  42:45 – How can the Son be begotten of the Father but also be consubstantial with him?  47:18 – How can we defend the idea that life begins at conception if not all fertilized eggs become implanted?  …

Questions Covered: 02:00 – I’ve been taught that you are required to believe in hell but not required to believe that anyone is in there. What are your thoughts?  13:21 – When Jesus says eat “my body and drink my blood”, does he truly mean eat or believe?  28:46 – Why does the Church teach against contraception but promote NFP?  41:27 – I am struggling with my Faith right now. How do we know that we have an immortal soul?  46:00 – Why do fundamentalist translate the 7 days of creation literally, but Catholics do not? And why do Catholics take the Eucharist literally but not fundamentalists? Who is right?  …

Questions Covered: 03:15 – I see that there’s some questionable quotes in Church History on the Immaculate Conception. Can you help clarify why they seem to contradict the official dogma?  12:17 – On Marian Consecration, why do they use the language of “giving ourselves to Mary” and worshiping her?  17:55 – Why has Judas been condemned since he seemed so remorseful? Why has the Church and even Jesus seem to condemn him?  28:31 – What is the Church’s stance on aliens? Resources: Would Aliens Debunk Christianity? | Dr. Karin Öberg | Catholic Answers Focus  28:31 – What is the Church’s stance on aliens?  36:54 – What is Transubstantiation and Consubstantiation? What did Luther believe?  44:38 – Are people in heaven aware of people who are not there?  51:24 – I heard a theory that Jesus asked Judas to make the biggest sacrifice and turn him in because Jesus loved him the most. What are your thoughts on this theory?  …

Questions Covered: 08:07 – Where can I find purgatory in the bible?  16:16 – What’s the moral stance on helping beggars? Are we obligated to help, or can it be considered enabling drug addicts?  21:46 – Did the Church condemn dissection in the Middle Ages? If they did, has that been reversed to allow for scientific discovery?  29:18 – I’m a theology student in college. I read in the Summa; Aquinas says the husband has a right to beat his wife as a punishment. I also heard that it was part of canon law. This is disturbing to me. Can you help clarify this?  40:42 – I’m involved with FOCUS; we are going over a passage in 2 Kings. In the story of Bathsheba taking a request to Solomon, Solomon rejects his mother’s request. How do I better explain the typology of Marian intercession since it seems like intercession is rejected?  46:57 – I’m currently attending a Catholic high school that is increasingly slipping away from Catholic ideals? What should I do?  52:03 – When should we offer fraternal correction according to St. Augustine? Does using the Lord’s name call for fraternal correction?  …

Questions Covered: 02:44 – What’s the culpability of Jazz? How culpable is a child and the parents when it comes to transitioning genders? 12:08 – Is the protestant doctrine of justification contrary to the Gospel? 19:02 – What’s the morality behind the use of marijuana? 24:10 – My ex-wife had an abortion before we were married, and I just found out. If the abortion excommunicated her, does that mean that she was no longer Catholic while we were married? Does this make the marriage invalid? 30:29 – Regarding Archbishop Gomez’s request to fast tomorrow, is the protocol for fasting the same as Ash Wed. and Good Friday? 35:57 – On the initiation of reconciliation, Jesus said “Whoever sins you retain are retained.” What does that mean? 43:04 – I’m currently a student at a protestant seminary and I’m convinced Catholicism is true. What can I do with my degree if I convert? How do I approach my marriage? 50:19 – Should I boycott buying from companies that support pro-abortion organizations? At what point is it ok to shop at certain stores? …

Questions Covered: 08:06 – How much weight do regional councils hold, especially when looking back at history?  16:30 – If St Peter was martyred, how was he supposed to have laid hands on Pope Linus?  24:00 – How do we reconcile 1 John “Whoever denies Jesus denies the Father” with claims that Jews and Muslims worship the same God in Nostra Aetate?  37:03 – I recently had a lot of spiritual healings through Reiki done and I want to start developing my relationship with Jesus further. How do I deepen this relationship?  48:55 – In the Sacred Heart of Jesus Novena, there’s a line in the prayer that says that Mary is our Salvation. How do I explain this?  53:13 – What does the following phrase mean: God from God, light from light, True God from True God?  …

Questions Covered: 13:53 – I’ve noticed in my parish that they removed all images of a crucified Christ. Is this a common practice around this time of year? 17:19 – What is the difference between the particular judgment and the general judgment? 20:43 – Is being a homosexual a sin or is it just the action that is sin? 36:06 – Is it ok to say “bless you” back to a priest? Is that a quick prayer? 38:38 – What are your thoughts on the claim that Jesus started small churches and not a big universal church? I’m being told that all I need to do is believe in Jesus. 45:29 – What does the white collar mean? 49:08 – I’ve heard people say we should unite our sufferings to Christ for the redemption of others. What does that mean? …

Questions Covered: 04:01 – What does it mean that Mary is the spouse of the Holy Spirit?  07:43 – Why would a Catholic use faith as a pathway to truth?  14:23 – Is it morally permissible for someone with anxiety to take prescribed Xanax?  18:32 – Are lay people worthy to handle and distribute communion? Are we worthy to receive communion on the hand and why did it historically change?  22:42 – I just saw a video of protesters at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York. The men defending the Church said “your body is mine” to the protesters. Have you seen this? What are your thoughts?  28:35 – Do you have advice on how to handle a 12-year-old girl who has become antagonistic towards God?  30:54 – Why are some African saints portrayed as white in icons and other sacred art?  35:31 – Rising from the dead is a scientific impossibility. Are we really supposed to believe that Jesus physically rose from the dead?  41:53 – I used to be an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion in the 80’s but I have not done it in years. What would I have to do to be certified again?  44:09 – Could you explain indulgences? How do they work?  49:23 – Who makes the call on excommunication? On what level does that responsibility lie on? Is it priests, bishops, the pope?  50:50 – How was time kept in Jesus’ time?  …

Questions Covered: 03:38 – Are the Jewish-Christian lead tablets forgeries?  06:38 – Can a trans-man marry a trans-woman in the Catholic faith?  11:27 – It seems like a lot of the popes in history have been mean and evil? How does the Church respond? Was Martin Luther correct in trying to go against those things?  18:28 – How does the Church respond to a politician who supports abortion and receives communion?  28:11 – Being that there’s bishops in Germany advocating for a change in the catechism regarding the LGBT community, what are the disciplinary measures that the other bishops can place on them?  32:46 – I was accused of being a cannibal because of the Eucharist. How do I respond?  40:58 – Is it accurate to say that God’s ordaining will is will in himself? Is this will unrelated to his creation while his permissive will is in relation to his creation?  43:27 – How can I bring up a conversation about faith with my boyfriend?  48:15 – If both parties in a marriage have to freely enter into it, then, historically, how were arranged marriages valid?  52:17 – I’ve heard that you’re not supposed to judge someone’s soul, but can you help find it in the Catechism?  …

Questions Covered: 03:45 – My priest tends to make jokes to families during Baptism, is this proper?  08:00 – Does the Spirit of Truth from John Chapter 16 apply to every believer or just the magisterium?  12:40 – Does a Catholic in a civil marriage who is married to a non-Catholic need to get an annulment?  17:45 – Did Jesus wash the feet of Judas on Holy Thursday?  22:20 – When praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet how can I say I offer the body, blood, soul, and divinity?  29:30 – When they divided Jesus’s clothing, they were also called priestly garments. Do we know the ancient name or today’s equivalent name of the garments?  32:15 – Where in the bible do we get the criteria for proper marriage or an annulment?   36:10 – Is it appropriate to ask a priest for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick before an open-heart surgery?  44:05 – How can I tell my adult children about getting an annulment?  52:10 – What is the best way to offer Mass for souls in Purgatory?  …

Questions Covered: 09:30 – How do you respond to the argument that banning abortions will actually make them increase? 15:00 – Is forcing someone to continue a pregnancy conceived in rape a continuation of the original crime? 20:35 – When I change someone’s mind on abortion, how do I keep them from going back to being pro-choice? 23:30 – What should we say about women who are in tough pregnancies due to poverty or abusive partners? 28:45 – How do you respond to the claim that children born from unwanted pregnancies would become criminals? 32:15 – Is abortion ever medically necessary? Are cases like ectopic pregnancies real? 36:50 – When abortion rates started decreasing, did adoption rates start increasing? 43:00 – If one day we could fully grow a fetus outside of the womb, what would be the Catholic position on that? 50:15 – Is there a moral difference between a two-year-old and an unborn child? I don’t know if the Church teaches that. …

Questions Covered: 48:21 – I’m so glad you guys finally said this out loud! We don’t need to poke the bear!  …

Questions Covered: 08:30 – Roe V. Wade document Leak 47:33 – I’ve been in the prolife movement since 1985. You’re right, most people in the movement are religious and those that are not, burn out quickly. Stigmatizing abortion helped to keep it in the spotlight. It showed what it really is. …

Questions Covered: 09:48 – How do I explain to my Catholic friends that when we pray to Mary, we are not taking glory away from God?  15:35 – I’m not Catholic but I’m trying to find in the bible that you will be blessed more if you give more. Where can I find that?  20:45 – Would it be reasonable for the Church to assert a lawsuit for plagiarism against those who teach heresy?  32:24 – Why does Mary have her own power?  Why does she ask for shrines in her name?  41:45 – Is it ok to receive communion on one knee?  48:17 – After I apply a plenary indulgence to a departed soul, do I no longer have to pray for them?  …

Questions Covered: 12:42 – How effective are prayers if you are not in the state of grace? How effective are non-Catholic prayers? 24:18 – If Christ’s death on the cross was enough, then why do we need purgatory? 35:35 – I used to go to mass daily as a kid. Where do we go from here with the massive cultural change? 46:05 – In John, Jesus says if you believe in my name, you will be saved. Is he talking about Sola Fide? …

Questions Covered: 07:00 – How do I live an orderly life and control one’s appetites? 18:15 – Do people conceived through IVF and cloning have souls? 24:37 – What’s the distinction between the Hellenist and a Hebrew as mentioned in Acts 6? 35:24 – Could you explain Mary’s perpetual virginity and her assumption? 44:25 – Is communal confession permitted? …

Questions Covered: 07:15 – The Church teaches that we need to avoid the near occasion of sin. How am I supposed to approach life if, due to my severe scrupulosity, I find myself always in the near occasion of sin? 22:33 – I heard that the Magi saw different instances of Jesus, but I cannot find any source on that. Are you familiar with this? 32:38 – The CCC (Catechism of the Catholic Church) says you’re morally obligated to help others if you can. If you are and are omnipotent, are you obligated to help everyone? 49:35 – How do we respond to the claim that ensoulment does not happen after 40 days? …

Questions Covered: 09:33 – Have the Church fathers address the topic of transubstantiation and the reception of the resurrected Jesus? Did Jesus give his future body to the disciples at the last supper?  17:32 – If Jesus loves us, why does he let bad things happen to us?  30:27 – I’m just now returning to the Church. When making up for the sin of lying, do we have to go back to everyone we lied to and make amends?  42:02 – Can you recommend a good book for someone who is deeply opposed to the Church?  51:03 – How do I help my girlfriend understand the importance of worship instead of the emotional high of protestant services?  …

Questions Covered; 06:50 – How can some people claim to be Catholics and pro-choice? 15:30 – Where does the sign of the cross come from? Why do Catholics always do that gesture? 20:53 – 1 Kings 22:22 Why does God say that he sent forward a lying spirit? What is this spirit? 32:24 – My Baptist cousin is interested in being Catholic. How can I explain to her the Divine Mercy? 47:15 – What do Catholics believe about Revelation? I’m a fan of the Left Behind series. What are the teachings on the end times and the rapture? …

Questions Covered: 17:49 – Why is it difficult to find liturgical books for people who are now in the ordinariate?  22:22 – Are there allowances for using liturgical Ordinariate texts outside of Ordinariate?  28:42 – Do you see the Anglican Church becoming closer to the Catholic Church?  31:51 – I’m interested in the Ordinariate, could you give me general information. What do I have to do to potentially join?  35:06 – Could you explain the differences between the Ordinariate and the Roman Rite?  43:09 – Is there an evangelization outreach effort for Anglicans?  …

Questions Covered: 02:37 – What is an apologist? What do they do? What’s a good solid study of apologetics that I can start with? 06:05 – What would you say to someone who says that Mary can’t be the bride of the HS and the Church can’t be Christ’ bride because there is no marriage in heaven? 14:50 – How do I process converting to Catholicism? How do I deal with family? 20:45 – What historical evidence for Jesus founding the Catholic Church outside of the bible? 28:56 – My grandson is being asked to officiate a wedding. How can I discuss this with him in a loving way? 34:00 – I’m in the military, we are not allowed to openly discuss the transgender issue. How do I defend the faith in a less than optimal circumstances? 41:44 – Why can’t Catholics be socialist? 47:47 – Can frozen embryos be saved? 52:42 – What resources do you recommend to those who want to prepare to defend the faith against friends and family? …

Questions Covered: 21:03 – What’s the Church’s position on families adopting fertilized eggs that were frozen for IVF?  31:04 – I’m looking to donate my body to science for study. Is it ethical and how would you go about it? What would be the burial options after the donation since body part would be missing?  38:29 – I heard scientists are putting miniature human organs on microchips? Could you verify whether this is happening?  47:10 – What is being done to generate new stem cells for vaccines?  …

Questions Covered: 08:29 – Could you give me the scriptural basis for the papacy?  17:35 – does it say in the bible that you shouldn’t judge?  20:50 – How do you approach protestants to start evangelizing? Should we wait till they engage?  29:19 – When Jesus came down from heaven (resurrected), what happened to the people who hurt Jesus?  31:16 – What does the bible say about the resurrection of our loved ones?  39:30 – My husband is an evangelical and I’m a revert Catholic. I feel like I’m letting God down by not making the sign of the cross before meals. Is it a sin?  44:57 – Follow up on judging question: How far do we go with judging? We don’t want to push them away, do we?  47:44 – Regarding the thief that Jesus promised him he would see him in paradise. How does this relate to purgatory?  51:42 – is it safe to pray the rosary in Latin? I’ve been involved in the occult and trying to get out.  …

Questions Covered: 03:27 – I heard that a priest could deny someone forgiveness. Is that possible?  10:49 – Will a baptism be valid if I took the child to be baptized or performed the baptism myself without the parents’ consent?  17:54 – How would you reconcile evolution with original sin?  20:58 – What’s the difference between the magic in Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings because it seems like the magic in Harry Potter is bad?  28:44 – Why can’t we have separate chalices when receiving communion?  33:04 – Is it ok to add an Our Father for Uriel the archangel to the St. Michael Chaplet?  37:14 – I’m a lapsed Catholic. How would I begin my journey to return?  42:27 – I’m not Catholic. Am I understanding this next statement correctly: When Catholics receive the Eucharist, they are truly becoming one with Jesus.  …

Questions Covered: 03:40 – If something is taught by the magisterium but is not infallible, could a person disagree with it?  08:03 – How would I defend that the Catholic Faith is true to protestants?  18:44 – I have never been fully satisfied with the Catholic response to “call no man father.” Can You help clarify it for me?  28:40 – I’ve been practicing martial arts and I’m getting a new instructor, but it feels like it borders on eastern religion. Can I still practice this as a good Catholic?  32:48 – What are the positions that the Church relooked at that were once considered modernist ideas that are now approved?  36:45 – Can you help me better understand devotion to relics?  44:48 – In the TLM the consecration prayer for the chalice includes the words the mystery of faith. It was dropped in the new mass. How do I explain to someone that this doesn’t make the Mass invalid?  51:12 – I just became Catholic. I’ve heard some say that Mary didn’t have childbirth pains and others say she did. What’s correct?  …

Questions Covered: 02:40 – I reverted to the Church and I wanted to share the miracle God did to bring me back!  12:44 – I come from a southern Baptist background. How can I improve my prayer to the saints I have devotions to?  21:50 – Can a non-Catholic go to confession and receive absolution?  30:18 – What are we as Catholics doing to talk to the youth about sexuality?  40:59 – There’s a pastor in my town that claims the bible approved polygamy, can you help me answer this question?  43:48 – Could the pope be heretic?  51:53 – I wasn’t given the option to choose a saint when I was confirmed. How can I integrate that into my journey?  …

Questions Covered:  12:27 – What are the boundary lines for a Catholic regarding predestination?  21:48 – Is it necessary to be Catholic?  29:22 – I was never taught to deal with sin as a protestant. What’s the best way to approach a sin that I continually struggle with?  42:45 – In the OT when David killed Goliath, King Saul sounds like he didn’t know who David was. It seems like the story is not in chronological order. What are your thoughts on it?  48:03 – Why do we bless statues with incense?  …

Questions Covered: 08:58 – Why do we go to a priest to confess our sins? 15:10 – Splendor of Truth, JP2 includes deportation as inherently immoral. Can you help clarify why he says that? 19:50 – Lumen Gentium says Catholics and Muslims worship the same God. Could you elaborate? 33:35 – How was the Magnificat record in scripture? 36:23 – Is Jesus sitting at the right hand of the Father as a human being or a spiritual being? 45:27 – In the Bible it says that God is with us. How is this different from saying he is with us in the Eucharist? 49:01 – As a practicing Catholic I would like to learn more about responsible parenthood. When is it appropriate to practice NFP? 52:02 – Follow up comment on Muslim question: My son in law is Muslim and they do believe in Jesus and the one to come at the end to save us, but they just don’t believe that He’s God. …

Questions Covered: 05:45 – Sedevacantist claim that St. Lucia’s letter confirming the consecration with JP2 was forged. Is this true? Was the 3rd secret of Fatima fully revealed? Did Padre Pio know the full 3rd secret of Fatima?   15:44 – What breaks Sunday rest? Does ordering pizza or going to Disney World break it?  28:39 – I’m converting to Catholicism but live in a rural area where RCIA is not available. I was allowed to have 1 on 1 sessions with an associate pastor. What can I do to make sure I get the most out of my situation?    33:48 – Gen 3:16 God says Eve’s pain will be intensified. How is this possible if pain was a result of the fall? Does this mean that they weren’t seeing the beatific vision before the fall?  40:31 – What did Jesus mean when he told his disciples to go buy swords but later condemned Peter when he used the sword?  46:50 – Was there really an imposter of Sister Lucia? The pictures look different at different times.  49:12 – Why are we so relaxed with the 4th commandment but strict on theology of the body?  …

Questions Covered: 14:45 – What are your thoughts on one parent sharing all the terrible things the other parent did to the child? Is this protecting the child or hurting them?  22:29 – I haven’t spoken to my mother for 15 years. Do I reconcile with my abusive mother?  31:33 – How do you recover from being the targeted parent? How do you reconcile with the children?  38:50 – I’m experiencing parental alienation. I feel like I’m still being targeted. How do I respond to his behavior?  43:19 – I’m the victim of parental alienation. I’ve run out of ideas. What do I do now?  49:27 – How can I get a relationship back with my kids? They won’t speak to me?  …

Questions Covered; 08:20 – What are your thoughts on Sola Scriptura?  14:13 – If you’re pressured to have an abortion and given no option, is it still a sin?  What does scripture say?  22:14 – Can you give recommendations for biographies of people who have really lived out the Faith? I want to give it to a non-practicing Muslim friend.  29:15 – How would you respond to someone who denies an afterlife?  34:40 – I’m a born again Christian. How do I respond to someone who asks who created God?  41:30 – How can I defend the principle of having to go to confession to remove mortal sin?  48:59 – What are good responses who claim all things are just opinions?  …

Questions Covered: 01:57 – My son Peter who is 9 asked when your judged what age are You? It is Thomas Aquinas’ opinion that we will be 33 in the resurrection does that mean we will be judged at the age of 33. Thanks for Your shows! 05:55 – Bleeding tears?!? That’s aliens. 10:55 – What does the Easter bunny have to do with it, and why does he deliver eggs when bunnies don’t lay eggs? My granddaughter asked me that the other day. Is the Easter bunny perhaps an alien? 16:27 – How much DID that stone weigh, anyway? It was very large. 21:09 – What if time travelers went back and succeeded in preventing the Crucifixion? (Mind you, I think that time travelers would be unable to change the past even if time travel turns out to be possible.) Would all those prophecies go unfulfilled? Would God have a backup plan of redemption in place? 28:28 – Jimmy Akin, apparently smaller breeds of rabbits live longer than larger ones. Given the known average lifespans of different-sized known breeds of rabbits and the photographic evidence of Easter bunnies could you estimate the average lifespan of an Easter bunny? 32:25 – I heard a priest explain when Christ’s Body was in the Grave, He went and preached to the “spirits or souls in prison” mentioned I believe in 1st or 2d Peter…He preached to the Good dead…not to the bad dead…those in true Hell….and as I understand it…Mel Gibson’s upcoming Passion Of the Christ 2 movie, will be about this very subject…what say you, Jimmy, on this scripture in St. Peter’s Epistle? 44:15 – How does undigested food affect the properties of resurrected bodies? For example, it’s usually assumed resurrected bodies can walk through walls. But would a resurrected body that just ate be able to do so. When talking about the Eucharist, we often assume the real presence is there for about 15 minutes as it still has the accidental form of bread, would a resurrected body need to wait 15 minutes after eating before walking through a wall? 51:13 – What can we say in response to those History Channel types who might ask how we be sure that Christ wasn’t raised from the dead by a benevolent, sympathetic alien force that has been surreptitiously monitoring the human race? …

Questions Covered: 08:20 – I heard a priest say that the Eucharist is not physically Christ but substantially Christ. Is that true and what does that mean?  17:25 – I’m a new Catholic and just had my first confession that was very long due to years and quantity of sin. The priest only gave me a small penance. Would this penance remove all temporal? 20:05 – Regarding your debate on Justification vs Jordan Cooper. I had a hard time seeing the differences. How would you summarize our position vs the Lutheran position?  31:13 – Jesus made a reference to Judas as a son of perdition. Would this be evidence of him being in hell?  40:43 – What happens if you are not fully repentant right before you die?  44:40 – What is the Church teaching on praying retroactively?  47:20 – Can I get your perspective on seeing the God the Father as a grandfather?  51:57 – How are we supposed to understand the passages of God instructing the Israelites to kill all living creatures of the enemy in the Old Testament?  …

Questions Covered: 02:08 – How far is too far with honoring a saint?  06:13 – I am divorced and haven’t had an annulment.  Am I excommunicated? It lays very heavy on my heart.  13:40 – What’s the biblical rebuttal to predestination?  17:21 – Did Neanderthals have rational souls?  31:27 – Why did Jesus not allow Mary Magdalene to touch him but allowed Thomas to touch him. What’s the best defense for the shroud of Turin being legitimate?  39:57 – I’m Protestant. Do you have any resources on the Catholic and Protestant division? 20 answers  43:39 – Duet. 18.21-22 How do we tell the difference between a prophecy that didn’t come true because it was conditional or one that didn’t come true because it wasn’t from God?  49:39 – Regarding the Eucharist revealed on the road to Emmaus, what could possibly be the protestant interpretation of this story?  52:44 – Why do Orthodox celebrate Easter a week later?  …

Questions Covered: 22:47 – How do I find God through anxiety and feeling overwhelmed?  31:54 – What are your thoughts on the surrender prayer?  34:41 – Can you help clarify mental prayer and contemplative that St. Theresa of Avila talked about?  44:12 – Is taking medication for mental issues an admission that God’s presence doesn’t work?  46:28 – How did you accept God’s calling for you to be Carmelite sisters?  50:11 – What inspired you to take your vows? What was the experience like?  …

Questions Covered: 01:52 – Jer. 33:18 There will never fail to be a time where men will offer burnt offerings. How do we reconcile this with New Testament theology doing away with ritual sacrifices?  11:37 – As the first born of the resurrection, had Christ not ascended at the end of the gospels, would Jesus have been biologically immortal in his human nature?  15:49 – Could the Massacre of the Innocence be an allegorical story?  24:17 – 2 Kings 2:23-24 Why would God allow the children to be harmed because they made fun of someone? What is the meaning of that story?  31:35 – What are your thoughts on the theory that there was a mistranslation on the story of the crossing of the Red Sea and the actual translation was the Sea of Reeds? How do I refute this idea?  33:36 – Could you recommend a resource to read on the original understanding of Scripture? How would Jews have understood the bible? – Resource Mentioned: Ancient Israel by ROLAND DEVEAUX, Biblical Backgrounds by CRAIG KEENER  45:05 – Jesus said be perfect like your Father in heaven is perfect.  How can a sinner become a saint?  49:12 – Jesus said we can only have eternal life by eating the bread and drinking his blood.  Since Covid we stopped taking the chalice, does this hurt our chances of having eternal life?  51:15 – What’s the best way to refute the doctrine Total Depravity etc. How do we refute their use of Romans 9 as evidence?  …

Questions Covered: 03:47 – Rev. 13:15. What is the image of the beast? Is it a statue, painting etc.? Is it symbolic?  12:32 – What would the Jews think of Jesus’ name? Were there other Jesus’ walking around?    15:12 – Could the Holy Family have traveled to Wales?  19:08 – Does the verse “If you do not carry your cross you cannot be my disciple” mean that the purpose in life is to suffer?  21:10 – Why did Matthew make the distinction of Petros and Petra in Mt. 16?  28:49 – Who was Lillith in the apocrypha?  41:35 – Book of wisdom. Since they refer to wisdom as female, could they be alluding to the Virgin Mary?  47:15 – Where is purgatory in the bible? Where do you find praying to the saints, especially Mary, in the bible?  …

Questions Covered:  06:30 – Is it correct to say Jesus is a human being based on a 1 Cor 15: 21 reference?   13:00 – How does the Mormon view of salvation compare to the Catholic view?   19:19 – Is it wrong to say the incarnation is below God?  33:31 – Why do you have to be Baptized to go to Heaven?   37:30 – What is the difference between personal sin and original sin?   40:51 – Am I right in saying one reason for Pope Francis issuing his Latin Mass Document, was that he felt traditional Catholics were being too arrogant or legalistic?  49:45 – Why is there an altar call at the end of Mass?   51:40 – Does the RCIA duration delay people’s salvation?  …

Questions Covered:  03:03 – Which modernist positions are currently condemned? Has the Pope given input?  12:30 – Did Jesus establish a cult with Mary?  19:52 – How can I pray for Vladimir Putin with compassion while praying for Ukraine?   29:26 – What is the Catholic Answer to inconsistencies? For example, the comparison between Thomas seeing Jesus’s wounds in his palms and the information on where nails would have been traditionally placed in wrist?   36:40 – What happens to babies that die in the womb? Can they commit sins?  41:52 – Can you be the best man for someone who is currently living with their fiancé?  46:06 – Are there any other Popes, before Pope Clement, that are in a confirmed line after Peter?  …

In this episode, Cy Kellet and Trent Horn discuss the following questions: Can the Resurrection be known through historical evidence? Why believe in the Resurrection and not other non-Christian miracles? What about the hallucination theory? Are there different ways to defend the Resurrection? How does the Resurrection affect our own lives? Resources:   …

Questions Covered; 03:31 – Why doesn’t Jesus refer to God as Our Father?  06:58 – Since God made man and women, does that mean that God encompasses all genders or is it not important?  16:56 – I’m going to be confirmed on Saturday. I’m hesitant to receive communion because I sometimes have doubts about the real presence. What should I do?  22:20 – What would you say to material atheists who say morality comes from evolutionary development and not from God?  28:39 – What are the Eastern Orthodox objections to the Papacy and what are our responses?  35:22 – In John it says that Jesus said he refused to go up to the Feast of Booths and went in secret afterwards. Did he lie?  43:58 – What’s wrong with Sola Scriptura according to the Catholic perspective?  49:12 – In Jimmy’s debate with James White, James claimed that the early Church overwhelmingly disagreed with Peter being the rock. Can you expound on it?  …

Questions Covered: 24:37 – I applaud the signing of the letter but what is the point of signing a letter if we’re not a democratic Church? 32:12 – Wasn’t the Anglican Church based on a synodal way? Wouldn’t this make the synod a bad idea given the results of that? 35:41 – Every time there’s a council comes confusion. And John Paul II also saw this coming according to his writings. 42:05 – If a bishop has not signed the letter, would it be appropriate to ask him to sign it? What would be the best way to approach him? 44:46 – What obedience do the laity owe to the bishops? 51:25 – What are your thoughts on Pope Francis’ comments to reporters that sound like he’s promoting civil unions? …

Questions Covered; 05:04 – My employer wants me to be a notary. One thing they do is to perform marriages, including gay marriages. Can I do this as a Catholic?  14:55 – Is God the Father our grandfather?  28:37 – I would see motorhomes parked outside Catholic churches and schools and I was wondering why they are no longer allowed.  What were they used for?  30:20 – Are you exempt from the postures that the congregation are to do if you are an altar server? Will it be considered liturgical abuse?  34:55 – What is your favorite title for Mary?  37:00 – I was diagnosed with a condition that prevents me from taking the Eucharist. What are my options?  42:35 – Pope Pius XII encyclical Fulgens Corona P.33-34 He says that we worship Mary. How do I respond to someone who claims that we worship Mary and uses this as evidence?  48:58 – I have friends who are getting married outside of the Church and they asked us to participate. Is this allowed?  52:00 – Are the elements of the Trinity co-eternal and co-equal?  …

Questions Covered: 03:25 – I’m a biology student. What’s the effect of the soul on the body? If the soul is the animating factor, then why does it appear that bodies can function on their own through natural processes? 13:43 – In 1 Tim. 3 and Titus, Paul talks about bishops having 1 wife. How do you reconcile this with the Church’s current teaching on celibacy? 19:05 – My son doesn’t feel comfortable bringing his children to church because of the violence of the crucifix. How do you explain that to children? 29:08 – Is Luke 12:47- 48 a reference to purgatory? 35:34 – Why hasn’t the Church approved the Marian apparition of Garabandal? 39:00 – When Jesus is asked about a person not associated with the apostles, he responded by saying to leave him alone. How does this fit in with the understanding of schism? 44:10 – My father passed away on Friday and had a deathbed conversion. The priest gave him a conditional baptism, confirmation, anointing of the sick and the Eucharist. How is it possible for him to receive communion without receiving confession? 48:07 – Can demons perform miracles? How do we discern if miracles come from good angels or bad angels? 50:39 – What is the origin of universalism? …

Questions Covered: 06:32 – Luke 22:15 Jesus is at the last supper, and he references a cup before he offers his body. What does that signify? 11:49 – Speaking to my non-Catholic family, how do I speak to them when they vocally speak out against the Church? 17:19 – Should I skip on confession since I am still working on being contrite? 29:58 – Does the Church teach infallibly that the soul who dies in mortal sin is condemned to hell? What is necessary for something to be considered mortal? 36:38 – If Jesus was crucified and raised after 3 days, then how come we only celebrate it after 2 days? Friday to Sunday are only 2 days. 40:22 – Is there salvation for people outside the church according to the Catholic Church? 46:02 – I’m not Catholic. Why are the 10 commandments of the Catholic bible different from the Protestant bible? 50:59 – Why is Biden not being excommunicated if he is not inclined to repent? …

Questions Covered: 04:07 – How would you respond to those who shout people down when they don’t want to debate anymore? 07:21 – Mk. 2:1-5 the paralyzed lowered him through the roof to be healed. Was the paralyzed man forgiven because of his friend’s faith? 13:26 – What does a transgender person do that is inherently sinful since changing the way they dress and undergoing surgery isn’t necessarily sinful? 15:54 – I know someone who is afraid of going to confession because of the abuse they suffered in the past. How can I help her? 19:22 – Is it ok to think when Jesus sweated blood that that was because he knew what was coming and that’s why he said, “to let this cup pass from me.” 28:30 – What is the environment of purgatory like? 32:35 – Regarding Fatima: Mary told Francisco that he will be in purgatory till the end of time. Is this true and how is that possible? 36:00 – Was reading a book that was not approved by the bishop heretical? 38:59 – I’m struggling with liking people. Is that a sin? 41:49 – I have to go to jury duty. Could you recommend a prayer because I felt manipulated last time I was there? 44:34 – Did the Church adopt penances after the year 1000? Does the eucharist keep us out of sin or bring us closer to the Lord? 48:13 – If Jesus died for our sins, then why do we have to pay for them through penance? 51:34 – Could you explain when Jesus says you can’t serve God and Mammon? …

Questions Covered: 18:50 – I’m an Atheist. How do you go from an argument for God to an argument for the God of the Jews? 28:52 – I grew up atheist and have been in a lifelong philosophical pursuit for God. Thank you for having this conversation. 41:04 – Can we know the existence of God by knowing the precise dates of Jesus and his passion? 47:51 – Could you comment on this statement: It’s not possible to prove the existence of God. …

Questions Covered: 06:15 – Why did the Church change the Nicene creed?  15:12 – Why do Catholics make your priest be celibate?  21:54 – In Matthew, Jesus says to deny ourselves. What does that mean? Does that mean he doesn’t want us to have things?  35:42 – Did God create more people after he made Adam and Eve? He would have had to because Cain was afraid of other people after he killed Abel, right?  44:05 – There are many stories of Jesus being killed. Did God specifically establish Jesus to be killed during the Passover?  49:48 – What is the Catholic view on yoga and centering prayer?  …

Questions Covered: 04:57 – In Mt. 12:36 what exactly is meant by “idle word?” 12:10 – How can we best prepare for receiving the Eucharist? 15:16 – Is there a primary way of receiving grace and coming to know God’s love without having received the sacraments? 21:54 – Aside from prayer to God and Jesus, what exactly can Mary do? 28:30 – What does the Church teach about hypnosis and 3rd dimensions? 36:30 – In the Apostles Creed it says descended into hell. Did he actually go to hell? 42:08 – I listened to your debate with Dr. Bart Ehrman. In the end of the gospel of John, it uses the pronoun we when the author refers to himself. Could you help clarify? 48:37 – Will adding one word to our wedding vows make the sacrament invalid? 51:28 – In Rev. 17 how they map out the size of heaven with cubits. Why is there a size denomination applied to heaven? …

Questions Covered: 02:15 – My son married a non-Catholic outside of the Church and is now divorced. What does he have to do to be in good standing with the Church?  08:30 – Regarding the Miraculous Medal. It’s starting to sound like a superstition to me. Can you help clarify?  13:48 – When we die, do we go to heaven now or in the final judgment?  19:11 – How does the idea of original sin affect our everyday lives?  29:32 – I’m a Baptist and had a change of heart on the Catholic Church. Is not becoming Catholic a grave matter?  36:33 – How does the Catholic view on justification differ from the protestant view?  44:22 – How do we know so much about angels?  47:00 – On the requirements for the first Saturday devotion: Should we be meditating on all 15 mysteries or is it just one?  50:15 – I’m coming into the Catholic Church. Where can I find the evidence for authority for private revelation in the Catholic Church?  …

Questions Covered: 07:24 – Is binding and loosing evidence for Papal infallibility? The early church writings claim an unblemished church of Rome, does that correlate to infallibility?  18:45 – Why does the decree Sict Dudum only seek to protect Christians?  22:28 – If you are in a gay marriage and repented and now living celibacy, do you have to get a divorce?  31:26 – What has to happen for the Catholic Church to let gay men and women to get married?  38:55 – If the Latin rite and the Eastern rites have different beliefs, how can they both be Catholics?  45:10 – Why do Catholics not eat meat on Fridays during Lent?  50:45 – Where are the elders in the Catholic Church?  53:00 – My son married a non-Catholic outside of the Church and is now divorced. What does he have to do in order to be in good standing with the Church?  …

Questions Covered: 07:54 – Can our guardian angel hear our thoughts? If they can, can fallen angels hear them? 17:04 – What’s the response to the argument that modern scholars claim that the gospels were not written until hundreds of years after Christ’ death? 24:05 – Is it possible for people to get married without the presence of the Church? 34:23 – How can Catholics believe in a standard view of evolution and accept the Church’s teaching on original sin? 44:53 – I want to work at a pregnancy center that is evangelical. I would have to sign an oath of agreement. I worry that it might not be ok for me to sign it as a Catholic. Can I get your thoughts? 47:44 – Is it valid to pray for people who died recently and a very long time ago? Purgatory is for real 51:59 – Why is the bishop of Rome not considered the Archbishop of Rome? 53:30 – What does the Catholic Church think of the Orthodox prayer the Hesychasm? …

Questions Covered: 07:32 – Is indentured servitude immoral?  18:42 – Why were the eastern churches not affected by the liturgical reforms? When Vatican 2 changed the readings in the liturgical calendar, why was John not given its own year cycle?  24:19 – I see faith and faithfulness as synonymous. Can you share your thoughts on that?  33:39 – According to the Bible, how are we supposed to worship God? Is that similar to how we worship today?  36:50 – Can you give an in-depth definition of discipleship?  45:28 – If you don’t believe or understand everything in the Catholic Church but have faith can you receive communion? What if an error was introduced into the Catholic Church through a pope and I don’t accept it, can I still receive?  51:49 – Why did God create man? Was He lonely? Did He need us?  53:35 – Is it possible for a member of the Church to be condemned without being conscious of grave sin?  …

Questions Covered: 03:50 – Is a sacrament the source or the conduit?  05:44 – God in the Old Testament is so authoritarian and so merciful in the New Testament.  Why the drastic shift?  14:35 – The bible says that the souls shall die. Since the soul dies along with the body, then we can’t pray to the people that died. What’s the Catholic response to this?  21:45 – Why doesn’t the Catholic Church follow the model that Christ set up?  31:58 – Is the laying on of hands the only way the charisms are transmitted. Do these continue into the lifestyle of the recipient?  44:58 – Is there a conflict between the real presence and the Holy Spirit’s presence on earth?  49:12 – Doesn’t it say in the bible that you have to ask for forgiveness to be baptized? Why do Catholics baptize babies if they haven’t sinned?  …

Questions Covered: 06:33 – I heard a Capuchin Franciscan say that in the story in Mt. 15:21, Jesus was prejudiced, and he had to learn not to be.  Is this true? https://catholicconvert.com/is-jesus-being-harsh-calling-a-woman-a-dog-in-todays-gospel-reading/  15:00 – How do you go about overcoming hurdles like calling the pope holy father? I feel more inclined to believe what the early Church believed and not what the Catholic Church teaches?  24:42 – The canonization of Juan Diego is my reason why the Church is not the real Church.  I don’t think the Church speaks infallibly on canonizations. What’s your response?  36:05 – What are the roots of the Catholic view of baptism? How is that different from the protestant view?  44:34 – There’s a verse in the bible that says to not pray to the dead. Praying to Mary is different because she’s dead. Wouldn’t that be more like a séance?  52:20 – Why do Catholics make the church services so boring?  …

Questions Covered: 19:41 – In the context of Mt. 18:18, how does the language of the promise to Peter compare to the powers given to the apostles in Jn. 20:23? 23:18 – Who is really speaking when giving the authority to Peter? Is it Jesus or YAHWEH? 37:28 – Could you recommend a good reading list of apostolic fathers? 48:57 – What’s the difference between the Pharisees and Catholic priests? …

Questions Covered: 03:56 – Why is there an order of angels if each angel is its own species? 07:58 – What is the significance of Moses not entering the promised land? 13:32 – Can there really be 2 legitimate popes at the same? 16:20 – Can you discuss the Triduum? 18:19 – I had a confessor tell me that when we sin, we make ourselves enemies of God. Is this true? Do you think there is an unhealthy understanding of mortal sin? 28:37 – Is it ever permissible for a Catholic to take birth control? Is it ever permissible for a Catholic to have an abortion? 37:48 – What exactly has the Church defined as eschatology or the end times? 47:07 – What is the difference between Christ being with us till the end of the earth and his presence in the Eucharist? …

Questions Covered:  02:52 – What book do you recommend for a well-rounded treatment of the Trinity? How does the Church understand Jesus entering time and space in relation to the Trinity?  07:48 – How well did the apostles understand the Trinity?  14:42 – I read a story about a mass grave found in Ireland just like in Canada and they are blaming the Catholic Church. What is the best way to address this because it doesn’t look good?  20:21 – I just became Catholic but my wife is not. We got married civilly. Would my wedding be recognized? If not, what criteria are necessary?  24:33 – St. Thomas Aquinas talks about “the fires of purgatory.” Is that a proper way of referring to purgatory?  33:15 – Why do we refer to Jesus as a Palestinian if the term wasn’t created until after Jesus’ time?  40:02 – Do you affirm libertarian freedom or compatibilist freedom? If compatibilist, then what is the meaningful distinction between Thomism and Calvinism?  45:30 – Can I unite my sufferings to Christ’s suffering even though they happened many years ago?  48:36 – Is there any written evidence against the resurrection in the first century? I would expect there to be people who would try to disprove it.  …

Questions Covered: 06:11 – Is Heaven divided into different time periods? How will those people understand and get along with each other?  07:54 – What does the Church believe about modern Israel fulfilling biblical prophecies?  12:43 – Is one really lying if one is telling an automated phone system false information?  18:14 – Jimmy: What is the unforgivable sin against the Holy Spirit?  22:24 – How do corruptionist and survivalist theories work with the Catholic understanding of Purgatory and intercession?  29:06 – Can you give me a historical account of the Fraternal Lodge of the Eagles. Can Catholics join? Are they Masonic?  30:50 – Do you believe there to be a parallel between the Great Schism of 1054 and the supernova explosion of the same year?  35:46 – Where in the bible does it say anything about purgatory?  43:02 – I was told in RCIA that I shouldn’t be reading writings from the saints because they’re reliable. Is this true? How can we know if anything is reliable?  47:50 – I was told that the Catholic Church teaches that civil war is always wrong? Is this true?  49:57 – Do you believe there to be a parallel between the Great Schism of 1054 and the supernova explosion of the same year?  …

Questions Covered: 02:14 – How could God have 1 will and Jesus 2 wills without us saying that the Father and the Holy Spirit both have a human will?  06:57 – How do I get over the fear of Mary?  15:50 – How is veneration of relics not superstition?  20:08 – Is there a parallel between Jesus being fully God and being fully man and the Eucharist being fully bread and fully Jesus?  29:57 – When I went through RCIA they said purgatory wasn’t real. Can you clarify?  40:45 – What is the Consecration of Russia?  What are we supposed to do?  46:40 – My future daughter in law wanted to get married soon but didn’t finish the RCIA process. Can she still get married in the Church?  50:04 – Can you clarify Revelation 5:8?  …

Questions Covered: 10:19 – I’m considering entering RCIA. Is it ok to pray for bad people like Hitler?  16:33 – Is it necessary to actually attend RCIA? Does it matter to God?  22:06 – There’s a lot of Catholic traditions that I haven’t encountered. Is there a book where I would be able to find these or research them?  29:27 – Why is there so much confusion with baptism of desire?  36:57 – Why did God allow Satan to enter the garden of Eden?  53:18 – Could you clarify from a previous call, are protestants also saved or just Catholics?  …

Questions Covered:  05:02 – Where is the earliest mention of the celebration of the Eucharist outside of the bible?  12:17 – I ran into a claim that Jesus was actually King Tut. I heard it said that the name Tut also means “I Am that I Am.” Can you help refute it?  14:38 – What would be the Catholic response to Dispensationalism?  21:55 – Could I be a moral car salesman?  24:13 – If God knew that I would be skeptical and that would lead to hell, does that mean that he created me just to suffer?  29:34 – Does the Church have a teaching on the fundamental option?  34:38 – I had a Protestant tell me that we don’t have a choice on which graces we receive from God. How do I respond to this?  42:52 – During the Collect at Mass the priest no longer says, “One God forever and ever,” and now just says “God, Forever and Ever.” Why was there a change?  45:46 – Where can I find in the bible that we are supposed to honor Mary and the saints?  50:31 – If most of Protestant concerns for the Church have been answered, why is there still Protestantism?  …

Questions Covered: 16:29 – Could you share more information about your work?  23:44 – How can I explain to people that men and women are different? Why is that a good thing?  29:26 – How do we charitably defend our womanhood in a society that says womanhood is malleable?  48:17 – I’m a 1950’s wife and it’s good to have some support and reassurance!  51:03 – Do you think women should be required to register for the draft?  …

Questions Covered:  04:30 – Are there any questions that Catholics can ask Protestants instead of always being on the defense?  04:30 – Are there any questions that Catholics can ask Protestants instead of always being on the defense?  12:30 – How do I respond to my friend who asked me why Catholics believe vasectomies are wrong?  20:52 – Does God have love for people who ultimately choose hell?  29:43 – How do I respond to a Protestant friend when he brings up the 7 Churches in Revelation in response to the Catholic Church is the one true Church?  35:28 – How does the Catholic Church prove that Jesus founded the Catholic Church?    45:13 – How do I respond a Protestant arguing for Sola Scriptura.  I was stumped with 2 Peter 3:15. Can you help clarify?  52:54 – Follow up to your response that God does not grieve like us. I don’t think I can use that defense because it contradicts scripture. Can you expound on your argument?  …

Catholic Game Show …

Questions Covered: 34:05 – I met my wife when I was 50. None of us can have kids but both of us willed to be together. She now has dementia, but I visit her every day at the home she lives at now.  37:40 – I’m someone who’s trying to take the Faith seriously, but my partner is not. We are in the process of getting our civil marriage blessed by the Church. How can I present the faith to her in a sympathetic way?  45:00 – Can you speak on the Church’s official teaching on people who want to get married but can’t have kids because of age?  48:28 – How do we reconcile the Catholic view of marriage with other cultural views that exist?  …

Questions Covered: 01:45 – How is it remotely right that annulment due to canonical form means that a person who was baptized Catholic but left the church in their teens and was married in a protestant church isn’t really considered married by the Catholic Church and they could get it annulled if they came back? How does this actually work and what am I misunderstanding because I don’t see how that’s remotely justified  10:42 – What would you say to a protestant who doesn’t see the need to go to church on Sunday?  15:03 – Is it wrong to address the Angel Gabriel as “archangel”? I have learned from Wikipedia that he is an archangel 2nd in command. Is it a Catholic teaching to acknowledge Gabriel as archangel, what is the difference between the two?  18:48 – Since the LXX was the basis for our current Bible, why weren’t all of the LXX’s books included in the Bible?  21:15 – Question 1: When are Catholics required to give their full assent to the teachings of the Church? I heard an apologist mentioned that we do not have to follow Pope Francis’s teaching on the death penalty since he was making a prudential judgment.  23:15 – Question 2: Since the Latin Church is in communion with Byzantine Rite Catholic Churches. Does that mean that Rome has implicitly canonized the Saints in the Eastern Church that were Orthodox since these saints were after the Great Schism like Gregory of Palamas?  24:28 – Jimmy, how do you respond to non-Catholics who ask about the number of Catholics who publicly criticize the Pope – they question our claim of unity.  31:58 – Please shed light on what this is about. Matt 27: 52-53. the tombs also were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised, and coming out of the tombs after his  35:00 – Can you explain purgatory in adult terms.  41:58 – What is transubstantiation? Is there a good example of change in substance in anything besides Eucharist that would help people understand Eucharistic transubstantiation?  47:43 – If (or when) we welcome the Eastern Orthodox Churches back into the fold – what could that mean for the Table of Contents for our Bibles? What books could plausibly make the cut, so to speak? 3 Maccabees but not 4 Maccabees?  51:55 – I know of holy water and blessed salt to protect my family from evil. What else should parents know to protect their families?  …

Questions Covered: 06:00 – Does the physical material (for example, bone or hair or tooth or whatever) of a given saint’s relic bear upon its Wonder-Working Providence?  11:56 – How can one better understand the trinity without falling into one of the many heresies there are? Why does it seem like there is a hierarchy when Christ says that the Father is greater than Him when all are equally God?  17:23 – Is God “complicated”? It has been bandied about that God has “His” time to call us home. Regardless… I’m not sure that I think this.  22:15 – When a new saint is canonized who identifies the attributes that one sees in depictions of that saint? This assumes that there is an actual selection, as opposed to a tradition arising that “sticks” by attrition as the years go by. Similarly, who identifies the patronages, if that’s a real word. Example: When St. Jimmy is canonized one day, who will decide that you’re always to be depicted wearing a cowboy hat, and that you’re the patron saint of philosophers from Arkansas?  28:48 – Protestants call certain parts of Scripture apocryphal and we call them deuterocanonical. I want to understand why. It seems to me there is one canon of scripture and when I looked up deuterocanonical, it means second canon. Why do we have a second cannon of scripture when there should be just one cannon?  31:50 – People advise people in difficult marriages to draw on the graces of the sacrament. For those with annulled marriages, were there any?  33:00 – I am having a discussion with a protestant who claims that power to forgive or retain sins was given to more than the apostles that night of Jesus’ resurrection. He bases this on Luke 24:33 (that says others were present) and John 20:19-23 being the same appearance. How do we know that these two appearances were not the same? Or were they?  41:45 – In Robert Hugh Benson’s book “Lord of the World” the Pope establishes the “Order of Christ Crucified” in which the goal of the members are to seek out martyrdom. Is there a sense in which seeking martyrdom can be contrary to the Faith?  47:27 – Why are Catholics seen as “haters” when we stick to our guns on items of faith, sacraments, and morals? I hate no one but I know there is a standard we are all held to  50:24 – Can a practicing Catholic go to a Protestant Mass with a friend who is of this particular denomination as a friendly gesture? I know that the Catholic Church would not recognize the Eucharist within a Protestant service as being properly consecrated and thus null. Also, I do believe it is against church teaching to say some Protestant prayers that go against Catholic teaching. Can I have some clarification and guidance in regards to wanting to be friendly and charitable but within the parameters of Catholic responsibilities?  …

Questions Covered: 02:00 – Why do we believe that Mary is in heaven with her glorified body and not Moses and the Old Testament prophets? 08:03 – Regarding the prayer for the faithful depart, why do we pray for the “faithful” departed and not the unfaithful? 13:28 – Our Lord died for our sins but why do we still have to pay for our sins in purgatory? 20:00 – Why do we not have the same belief of the Eucharist as with Protestants? And why do we have the body and blood and they don’t? 28:53 – How do we know that guardian angels don’t leave them when they become adults? Do adults have them too? 34:34 – How do you address a non-Catholic on Catholic issues who only believes what’s written in the bible? 43:00 – Follow up on communion question: Can you receive communion at different non-Catholic churches? 46:07 – Why do we believe that at the end of time the Jews will come to the Faith and Catholics will leave it? 50:19 – If the Catholic Church is the one true Church, why is there a distinction between Catholic and Christian? …

Questions Covered: 04:32 – Why ask for forgiveness during prayer if absolution is only offered during confession?  15:35 – Why do we believe in the perpetual virginity of Mary?  20:07 – If God is all loving and merciful, why do we have to fear the punishment of sin?  23:33 – If you sin with the thought that you will just go to confession after, will you still be forgiven?  28:57 – Why Catholicism and not Greek Orthodoxy?  36:59 – Why do Catholics believe in guardian angels and is it obligatory for Catholics to believe in them?  44:06 – Why aren’t a wider range of Papal utterances protected by papal infallibility?  50:32 – Why is it necessary to be married in the Church, even for fallen away Catholics?    Resources: https://www.catholic.com/audio/caf/fed-up-catholics-shouldnt-turn-to-orthodoxy   …

Questions Covered: 05:38 – In Deuteronomy 22:28-29 It talks about a man lying with a virgin. What does it mean from the Catholic perspective?  16:12 – I’m a 2nd grade catechist. They want to know why God judged Adam and Eve so harshly? Why couldn’t it be just a teaching moment?  22:22 – What if a person holds back a sin due to shame before their wedding? Will that person’s confession and marriage be valid?  24:30 – Why did God direct the Israelites to kill the other nations who were occupying the promised land if we’re all God’s children?  35:43 – I’m blind and I just wanted to tell Cy thank you and I love your audio book.  41:25 – My protestant friend called me and told me that he was convinced that hell doesn’t exist. Could you explain if it does exist and how you get there?  How could it exist if Jesus died for everyone?  48:46 – If the sacraments are efficacious should we expect a temporal manifestation of that grace?  52:22 – I feel drawn to become Catholic. How can I approach this with parents who are deeply opposed?  …

Questions Covered: 02:15 – Should we avoid any forms of media that can be linked to the demonic?  12:18 – Why did the Church in the west retain the Latin language in the liturgy? Prior to the Reformation, were homilies delivered in Latin? How would you answer a protestant if they say that the Church kept everything in Latin to keep people from understanding?  23:10 – My sister is going to marry a non-Catholic outside of the Church. Will her marriage be a valid Christian marriage?  28:43 – Why do some bibles have different chapter numbers for the Psalms?  31:35 – What did the souls that went to heaven do differently from the souls that went to purgatory?  46:10 – Why do we believe that Jesus is not speaking in hyperbole in John 6?  …

Questions Covered: 10:05 – Did Adam and Eve benefit in any way from eating of the fruit before being expelled from the garden? 11:35 – James and John talked about sitting on Jesus left and right and Jesus rebuked them. On the cross Jesus told the good thief that he would be sitting by his side in heaven. Could you clarify this for me? 14:05 – We as Catholics are told to call priests father when in the bible it says call no man father? 19:12 – What’s the biblical basis of relics? 28:40 – What do you think of the Douay-Rheims in terms of it coming from older manuscripts that are now available? 38:55 – In the bible it says having faith the size of a mustard seed can move a tree. How can I know that I have faith? 43:50 – In Deuteronomy 23:12 and Wisdom starts at 3:16, it says that children born through illegitimate births will not inherit heaven. Can you clarify this for me? 51:11 – I’ve heard it said that one doesn’t have to believe in personal revelation, but Paul had personal revelation. Why do we put so much emphasis on Paul’s personal revelation? …

Questions Covered: 06:05 – Could you expound upon the writer and history of the book of Sirach? 15:42 – How did all the races change after the flood? 31:21 – Mary Magdalene went to touch Jesus and was told not to touch him. Jesus then told Thomas to touch him. Why was Mary Magdalene not allowed to touch him, but Thomas was? 36:13 – Is there biblical support for intercession over praying to saints? 43:16 – Does the Catholic Church have an official translation of the Septuagint? 48:22 – Does Jesus actually mean that we are consuming his flesh and not bread? …

Questions Covered: 12:36 – Was the Lazarus that received the drop of water on his tongue the same Lazarus that was Mary and Martha’s brother? I hear of a lot of Mary’s apart from the Virgin Mary, are they all the same woman?  17:31 – The pope said we have a moral obligation to take vaccines. Is this true?  20:08 – I’m protestant and I’m exploring Catholicism. Where does one start with a true clear picture of Catholicism?  29:33 – How can you be assured of your forgiveness of sins? In Purgatory you’re being purified from attachment, but I’ve read that people went to hell because of their attachment. Why wouldn’t they just go to purgatory?  40:24 – I was told the word homosexuality was never mentioned in the bible up until 1946. Is this true?  50:04 – I’ve heard it said that it was impossible for Jesus to sin. Could you explain?  …

Questions Covered: 08:11 – What are the consequences in the next life of not receiving indulgences while on earth?  17:06 – Is there a papal dispensation for eating meat while traveling on an airplane?  19:53 – I had friends ask about the Council of Trent. What were the main topics? Was there anything declared in that council that was retracted at Vatican 1 or Vatican 2?  23:37 – Responding to your article on Armageddon and translation. Could it be translated differently from Mount Meddido?  35:42 – Are sedevacantists in heresy as well as schism? Could you clarify the definition of heresy?  43:25 – Regarding Moses and the stories of how magicians could replicate his power. Could you clarify what they meant by magic?  52:31 – Why is bodily mortification not seen as wrong?  …

Questions Covered:  01:55 – I’m atheist, so all of the reason are why I’m not Catholic. Catholics like to rename everything that they took from Judaism.    13:26 – I grew up in a different religion and I see no reason to convert.  23:07 – The power of Church Tradition to declare things necessary for salvation. Specifically, the Immaculate Conception.  40:36 – I’m not Catholic because of the Church’s crimes against humanity.  50:35 – I’m 70 and the Church used to be legalistic and felt very toxic.  …

Questions Covered: 07:14 – I’ve been visiting lots of Catholic churches and was contemplating converting but what really turned me off was watching people sell lottery tickets after Mass.  20:15 – I was Catholic and left 30 years ago and started attending a Methodist church. My question is why do we need to belong to something?  28:56 – St. Paul said the antichrist was going to come after he died. I believe the Catholic Church is the antichrist.  42:27 – I don’t think the historical development of the papacy is biblical.  …

Questions Covered: 02:43 – Is it ok to copy and paste parts from your website and post them on forums when responding to protestants? In the context of 1 Peter 3:19 Does baptism save you? 16:24 – I’ve seen a lot of young people attracted to the Traditional Latin Mass, should we start having more Latin Masses? 18:42 – If you give something up for Lent and decide to enjoy it on Sundays, what time can I start? Can you start at the vigil? 22:55 – I’ve heard that cursed rosaries from Africa are being circulated. What should we do with them and what does a curse do? 28:48 – A devout Catholic asked me the following question: Is there a telepathic connection between mother and child? Can you help me answer it properly? 33:49 – What does the Church teach about guitars in mass and contemporary music? 41:25 – I have a lot of friends that work in the night life industry that I want to share the Faith with. How can I share the Faith and how does your work life affect your spiritual life? 46:27 – When does temptation become a sin? 51:03 – There are 3 differences between the Nicene and Apostles Creed. Why did the changes happen? …

Questions Covered: 05:00 – Was the reading “love your enemies,” an image of how God responds to his enemies? 15:20 – Is there any theology for praying for the intercession of the souls of aborted children? 17:45 – I’ve heard it said that in Catholic theology the “means doesn’t justify the ends.” How do we reconcile this with solving the problem of evil? 20:28 – I don’t quite understand the joint declaration of justification between the Lutherans and the Catholics. Could you clarify it for me? 23:57 – On the invalid baptism: could you clarify, is it unsolvable unless someone goes back to check the documentation? 28:48 – Are you familiar with the Sermon of St. Leonard Port Mourice entitled “Few Are Saved.” What do you think about how the Church has shifted away from focusing on salvation, especially in homilies? 32:57 – Were Adam and Eve the people Cain was afraid of after he murdered his brother? Who else was there when Cain asked for the mark of protection? 39:38 – I read in the bible about silence being considered consent. I can’t seem to find it. Do you know where that would be? 43:08 – I’m a protestant but have decided to leave. Where would be a good place to start my research on why the Catholic Church is the one true Church? http://jimmyakin.com/why-be-catholic http://jimmyakin.com/why-i-am-not-eastern-orthodox 48:23 – I tend to read the bible as though God is speaking directly to me. What does the Church teach about this? …

Questions Covered: 05:36 – Whenever a heterosexual couple calls, you say “God bless you, you have a heavy cross, we will pray for you” but when a homosexual person calls, you never say those things to them. How do you answer for this?  14:18 – I have a daughter with same sex attractions and her significant other is divorced while as the same time identifying as trans. How can I compassionately respond to this situation?  19:43 – Over 50% of Catholics in America are secularizing themselves and supporting LGBT beliefs while at the same time rejecting the official teachings on this issue. Why do you think that is?  23:42 – I feel like you guys have always been compassionate, and I thank you for that.  32:30 – I’ve heard it said that same sex attractions can be malleable, what is your understanding of this idea? Is there any group that serves that goal?    39:10 – I’m familiar with Encourage, there is a virtual audio conference call for parents, and I wanted to share that information.  43:40 – My daughter has same sex attractions and says that the reason is because dad is a jerk and not a good dad. Is that a thing?  48:52 – My brother lives in a polyamorous relationship and is married to a woman. How can I help him change his sense of direction and share the Catholic Faith with him?  …

Questions Covered: 3:00 – What is the difference between propitiation, atonement, satisfaction, and expiation?  7:46 – Regarding veiling in the Church, why was veiling not true for all time in the Church’s teaching?  14:56 – My Jewish friend said he doesn’t accept Jesus as the Jewish messiah because Elijah didn’t come and didn’t fulfill the prophecy. How do I respond?  21:39 – What does it mean when Jesus says that there are many rooms in his Father’s house?  23:25 – Seeing as beliefs are not a choice but a compulsion, where do you stand regarding Romans 2: “People know what God is, it is written on their hearts, and they suppress it.”  40:45 – How can there be a guard at Jesus’ tomb if it was the sabbath and they weren’t supposed to work on a sabbath?  45:25 – Regarding almsgiving. What type of emphasis does the Church place on private property?  …

Topics:  13:40 – “Don’t Say Gay” Bill  33:15 – Rising Housing Costs  47:17 – “No Fancy Fish on Fridays”  Questions:   23:37 – I have comments on reasonable expectation of the success in just war.   …

Topics:  16:00 – Just war: Ukraine and Russia  28:00 – Endurance Fining   36:30 – Texas Transgender Bill  Questions:  52:45 – I have some comments on the war.    …

Questions Covered: 04:19 – I’m Catholic and was talking to an Orthodox priest. He said that Jn. 15:26 rejects the Filioque. How can I respond?  16:01 – What is the Church’s teaching on corporate personhood?  19:04 – On the nature of angels, are they inside or outside of the material created world?  21:28 – Why does the communion wafer look the way it does and how it was standardized?    28:40 – What is the interpretation Romans 10:6-7?  “But the righteousness that comes from faith says, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (That is, to bring Christ down) “or ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’” (That is, to bring Christ up from the dead).”  32:17 – Were there extra-biblical sources used in the writing of the Pentateuch? What’s the process of the redactors of the oral traditions?  42:21 – are those that learned the Faith in Catholic school but now reject the faith, in mortal sin?  49:05 – Is impeding the proper use of the body immoral?   …

Questions Covered: 01:28 – I was reading a book about the Reformation and it says that Luther was a heretic. I heard you call Protestants our brothers, but would they be considered heretics too?  07:02 – What would you say to someone who accepts that Jesus founded the Catholic Church but can’t accept that errors weren’t introduced at some point in time?  14:20 – Can you explain Substitutionary Atonement Theory? Why do Catholics reject it and Protestants accept it?  20:33 – Who are the beneficiaries of the promises of Abraham? Where are those people now?  24:29 – I’m Catholic and believe in purgatory but I have a hard time with the following question: How do our prayers help people in purgatory?  31:29 – I’ve heard it said that Faith Alone is sufficient for Salvation but in James I see Faith without work is dead. Also, Jesus killed the fig tree after seeing that it produced no fruit. What is the Catholic teaching on these?  40:59 – I go to an Episcopalian church and we pray the rosary. There are no Catholic churches here that offer a group rosary, so Catholics come to my church to pray it.  Is it wrong for us to pray together and how is it different from receiving communion together?  46:21 – I’ve been talking to Mormons over the past 6 months. They keep bringing up emotions and feelings and that they get a deep sense of peace when asking whether the book of Mormon is sacred scripture.  How do I respond to that?  …

Questions Covered: 07:27 – Why are saints and their intercession necessary? Can’t I just go to Jesus?  15:30 – Jesus says that John the Baptist is the greatest man, so how do Catholics justify saying that Mary is above all others?  19:11 – I heard that some theologians doubt Job existed. They also question the 6 days of creation.  How do Catholics understand this? Is there an official position?  28:33 – What do you think is the strongest objection that a protestant can have?  35:25 – A friend was explaining the 5 basic points of Calvinism (TULIP). How can we respond to the question of predestination?  43:48 – How do I talk to Protestants about the real presence in the Eucharist?  50:53 –What does the title Pontiff Maximus mean and why did the pope adopt?  …

Questions Covered: 02:35 – When we go to heaven does our knowledge of God continue to grow or does it stay the same? 12:44 – Was there a creed written in the Council of Trent? 16:23 – How can we answer the sedevacantist objection that the pope is legally elected but doesn’t have the authority of the pope? 22:17 – I’m reading St Augustine and I wanted to know, how do we reconcile free will and concupiscence? 33:56 – Is there a religious implication to the conflict in Ukraine right now? 41:44 – Everyone describes heaven with no more tears, but we keep getting messages from Mary that she’s saddened for souls? How do we reconcile this? 47:50 – Tim, you mentioned the seat of Moses in your CASA course, how does that play out for Christians after the resurrection? 52:49 – What lineage is Mary from? Was she from the line of David? …

Questions Covered: 03:57 – Is it possible for us as men who are living chaste appreciate a woman’s body without falling into sin?  13:31 – Is 1 Corinth 3:11-15 a typological reference Wisdom 3:1-7?  16:23 – What is one’s personal responsibility when it comes to end of life issues?  24:46 – I’ve asked my husband to pray together during lent and it still hasn’t happened. How can I encourage him to pray with me?  31:17 – I’m a convert but I still struggle with the teaching purgatory. I feel as though the verse “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord” supports people going to heaven. Can you help clarify it for me?  43:27 – How can you show a protestant the truth of the Catholic faith when they don’t know the bible or doctrine?  49:44 – I try to pray without ceasing but when I’m praying, I feel my peace goes away for a bit and comes back. Can that be attributed to evil or dark entities?  …

Questions Covered: 13:47 – Is there a cycle of readings in the Eastern Churches, and what are they? How do they differ from the west? Are they similar to the readings from Orthodoxy?  17:56 – I’m part of the Assyrian Church of the East, being in partial communion what should I do? Should I seek full communion?  22:09 – For any of the Orthodox churches to come into the Church, does it boil down to the primacy of Peter or are the other things that are in the way?  30:41 – Why do you think we don’t talk about the eastern rites among Catechism classes?  34:36 – I’m Eastern Orthodox. Why did you convert from Orthodoxy to Catholicism? Is there anything else we can do to promote unity apart from praying?  42:33 – I heard that as a Catholic you can go to an Orthodox divine liturgy and fulfill the Sunday obligation. Is this true?  44:51 – Can you explain the use of the prayer rope in the east?  47:27 – Does the Russian government have any role to play in the lack of unity amongst the eastern orthodox churches?  49:22 – Mickey Rorke played St. Francis of Assisi in a Biopic movie.  50:18 – Is there any belief that the Orthodox have that we don’t as a point of faith?  53:16 – What is your perspective on the Orthodox teaching on contraception?  …

Questions Covered:  15:31 – Regarding the sacrament of penance, I know the Eastern Orthodox Churches deputize lay people to hear each other’s confessions. What is the Catholic view of this, and do we ever make allowances for this?  19:02 – I’ve been to confession where the priests asked me to choose my own penance or gave me a penance with no end date. Is this a normal thing to come across? What should I do in these situations?  29:22 – I have a big sin from my past that I’ve confessed and still feel guilty about. How can I get that guilt to go away?  34:44 – My parish priest visits me once a month and I take that time to go to confession. If I sin the day after he comes and I do a sincere act of contrition, am I forgiven then or do I have to wait till the next month to be forgiven?  44:20 – Is it sinful to question whether I’m actually forgiven?  48:14 – My elderly father has started to come to Mass again after a very long time. He hasn’t been to confession and has been receiving communion.  What’s the best way to approach him?  51:14 – Is it possible to request from God and receive from God our penance to not get it in purgatory.  52:53 – Can one be forgiven for a sin that one is too embarrassed to confess but says “and forgive the rest of my sins”?  …

Questions Covered: 03:39 – My girlfriend is not Catholic but is now open to converting. Does she have to go through RCIA to just get baptized or are there other options?  07:16 – I’m just getting started in RCIA but am in the class with children but getting mixed information of when I could join the Church. Should I just “parish shop?”  15:39 – My fiancé is non-denominational, and her parents are strong evangelicals. How can I guide and lead her to the Church because she’s expressed interest?  18:41 – I’m moving and am currently attending RCIA at a Novus Ordo (N.O.) parish, but I love attending the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM). Should I start attending RCIA at the TLM parish or continue at the N.O. parish? I plan on receiving the sacrament at the N.O. parish.  20:50 – I’m in RCIA and going with my wife but I’m not converting. If Mary and the saints are so important, why doesn’t Paul show that?  29:12 – I’m in RCIA, regarding the “I” “We” baptism story: How do I know whether my pastor said the right words and am validly baptized?  33:52 – I’m considering joining RCIA, there are currently no issues with me joining but if there is a problem within my family, is there a better way of going about joining the Church?  43:06 – I’m having my teenage daughter come live with me. She doesn’t have much faith formation.  Does her entry to RCIA have to be on her behalf or can I put her in it?    47:07 – I just came back to the Church, when does a sexual thought become a sin?  51:40 – Do Catholic schools or RCIA do a better job at catechizing Catechumens?  …

Questions Covered:  08:01 – My granddaughter is in RCIA, and we went to Ash Wednesday Mass together.  She asked why we don’t have women priests. What’s a good way to explain this to a teen?  15:39 – I’m considering joining RCIA. Why can’t religion embrace evolution? If God infuses a soul, how do new souls come into existence?  21:12 – I’m a RCIA instructor, I want to ask you about the processes and if you think there’s a better way to instruct and improve now that you’re on the other side?  29:22 – I’m too shy to come into the Church but can I still receive the anointing of the sick?  35:42 – If a person was baptized into the Church do they have to go through RCIA to receive all the other sacraments?  40:30 – I’m very confident in converting but the one thing that hangs me up is not being married in heaven. Are we going to have a close relationship in heaven?  47:48 – Can a baptized 9-year-old go to RCIA and get formed in the sacraments?  …

Questions Covered: 05:23 – 1. Cor. 15:29, Mormons justify baptism of the dead, what does this actually mean?  14:36 – If God were to contact humans and directly communicate the immediate details of their life, would a human be able to deviate from that?  21:00 – There’re several places in scripture where it says that David is a Man after God’s heart. Because of this you could argue that David was the first person to be devoted to the Sacred Heart, Is this a good argument?  31:10 – Is anyone familiar with the book Bible, the Quran and Science? Can you speak on that? It purports inaccuracies in the Bible.  35:18 – Canon 1251 says we should abstain from meat on every Friday. Why is that not practiced?  44:50 – Can God create Himself? Was Jesus created?  50:50 – What’s the most convincing argument to make to a non-believer that the culture that the Church created promoted the advancement of science?  …

Questions Covered: 04:11 – 1 Tim. 2 it says that woman should not have authority over a man. What does this mean?  8:39 – Why is online confession not allowed yet?  15:40 – In the Old Testament how do we know what a measurement of years is equivalent to the years of today?  23:07 – What kind of soul does a single cell organism have?  34:23 – Why does the priest remove a small piece of the eucharist and place it into the chalice during mass?  41:46 – Why did paradise not seem to be enough to Adam and Eve?  48:08 –  When Jesus is walking to Calvary and addresses the weeping women he says “If this is done to green wood what will be done to dry wood”  What does that mean?    …

Questions Covered: 04:44 – My 7-year-old daughter wants to know why do we abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and on Fridays? 11:07 – What does “created” mean in Sirach 1:4. – “Wisdom was created before all other things, and prudent understanding from eternity” 14:56 – How is the bread consecrated without Jesus being sacrificed yet while he was in the upper room during the last supper? 17:41 – I was married outside the Church to a non-practicing Catholic. I was never Confirmed and we divorced 3 years ago. Are we technically still married? 21:55 – I was raised Pentecostal and I had a vasectomy, would this bar me from becoming Catholic? 29:16 – Is it a mortal sin to provide transportation for someone who doesn’t have a work visa to work? 32:43 – In Matthew 6 it says that Jesus goes back home and does not perform miracles because they don’t have faith. How does the people not having faith play into Jesus not doing miracles? 35:29 – I tend to be emotional over the grandkid and my mom who is elderly, why do I get emotional? I’ve talked to a priest in the past about this. 40:56 – I’m not able to attend Mass on Ash Wednesday because I’m a trucker. Am I going to hell? 45:25 – Follow up on Vasectomy: I got one and my wife had medical issues where it was risky for her to get pregnant. Can you help me sort through the logic and values associated with the vasectomy decision? 51:09 – How do I approach my 26-year-old son when he challenges me about the Church? He insinuates that religion is evil and brings up slavery, inquisition etc. …

Questions Covered: 09:42 – How can I start a local group?  14:38 – My mom is in recovery and doesn’t think she needs more than AA. What resources can you provide? My sister and I enjoy an occasional drink. What do you recommend for us as children of an alcoholic, so we don’t follow the same path?  23:50 – I have a high schooler who’s struggling with online gambling addiction, and I need advice on how to handle this.  40:43 –  I’ve been in recovery for 13 years and am a convert. I find the Faith and AA compatible.    43:40 – You mentioned overeating and I have an addictive personality.  52:07 – My fiancé is struggling with porn addiction. He’s been resistant to getting outside help. What can I do?  …

Questions Covered: 03:22 – I’m Catholic and married a Lutheran, but she divorced me. Is the marriage still valid?  10:48 – How many times a day can you go to mass?  12:32 – Is God all-knowing and all powerful?  18:07 – I’ve been married and divorced. Does my divorce nullify me being Catholic?    30:27 – Did the followers of Jesus that had originally followed John the Baptist have to be rebaptized?  36:42 – I’m going to be received as a Catholic this Easter, can I go to confession now?  41:57 – I heard in an RCIA class that being Catholic is just a liturgical form of worship, if this is true why should I become Catholic?  47:36 – Baptism in Jesus, I have a defense for why it’s valid.  …

Question Covered: 02:35 – Do we have an idea of how old Mary was when she was assumed? 14:17 – I was watching the conversion story of the late Alex Jones, how can I apply his story to my own conversion? 19:50 – What does Pope Francis mean by rigidity and why is it so important for us to avoid it? 35:41 – Since our Lord says no one is greater than John the Baptist, how can we say that Mary is without sin and greater than John the Baptist? 40:38 – What’s the difference between the Catholic and Orthodox lent period? 43:17 – My dad is judgmental about Catholics “parading around” with ashes. What’s a good way to respond to this? 51:14 – CORRECTION: Byzantine Rite starts Lent the Monday before Ash Wednesday not the 7th of March. 51:54 – How do you go about telling family and friends that you are becoming Catholic? Resources Mentioned: https://timstaples.com/2019/are-the-ashes-of-ash-wednesday-contrary-to-scripture/ …

Questions Covered:  11:50 – Is it moral for a married couple to use IVF if that is the only option to conceive naturally?  19:05 – Does a woman have to go through the same process for surrogacy as she would with IVF  30:09 – How do I talk to a family member who has gone through IVF and is continuing to go through it?  37:07 – God is present when a child is conceived either in a tube or the body. You are implying that God’s hand is not involved. I want to challenge you on that claim.  48:06 – It seems like you’re splitting hairs between fertility clinics and IVF procedures. If God has determined that people can’t get pregnant, how is it different?  51:03 – What are the Repercussions if someone decides to do an embryo adoption? Does it pose a moral problem?  …

Questions Covered: 05:56 – How would Trent demonstrate that a fetus has the right to live in the mother’s womb? 15:15 – It seems that there is no legal responsibility for the man. It is his fault for not having safe sex and kicking off the natural course of the events. Why is he not held accountable? 22:02 – Jer. 1:5 “I had a plan for you, called you by name” If there’s a child that was made with a plan, but there’s no soulmates, how can you have both? If there’s a plan, then how can you explain rape and incest? 35:58 – More attention needs to be given to men who lost children through abortion. https://www.usccb.org/committees/pro-life-activities/hollow-men-male-grief-trauma-following-abortion 42:49 – I’m an ER physician and have read that its permissible for women who have been raped to take the morning after pill within 48 hours. Has the teaching changed? https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/health-care/upload/Ethical-Religious-Directives-Catholic-Health-Care-Services-fifth-edition-2009.pdf …

Catholic Game Show …

Questions Covered: 15:50 – Is the Leviticus prohibition on drinking blood a form of preparation for the Eucharist?  Specifically, the punishment.  20:05 – Why are you not allowed to receive the Eucharist when you’re divorced?  30:19 – I work with some Lutherans, they think that we have the same communion, how do I explain that we don’t?  34:21 –  How long does the presence of the Eucharist last after you consume it?     40:55 –  I started taking medication and it started making me scrupulous and questioning my beliefs. Is it still ok to receive the Eucharist?  44:42 – I talked to a Protestant about the mass and he said the verse says “do this in remembrance,” so that means it’s just a symbol. How can I respond?  49:15 – I’m Lutheran, You said we believe in consubstantiation. That term is offensive. Why do you keep using it?  …

Questions Covered:  02:36 – Is there different terminology for a priest, bishop or pope acting in persona Christi?  04:30 – I come from a Pentecostal background and am converting. My family is fully preparing for the second coming. The event with Russia reinforced their belief. How could I respond to my family, and how should we Catholics respond to the end time?  12:00 – I’m on the verge of converting to Catholicism from Protestantism, why do we pray to the saints?  14:13 – A 7th Day Adventist left a tract on cars after Mass. Is there a resource to answer those questions?  18:16 – Are you familiar with the company Senomyx. I heard they were using aborted fetal tissue in flavoring.  20:44 – Follow Up to the annulment questions, how does your earlier comment reconcile with the pro-forma annulment?  22:59 – There were readings in Mass on Ep.4-5, but they skipped a portion about speaking foul language. Why would this section be left out?  28:37 – I don’t go to church because of guilt. I don’t go to confession because of mortal sin. How do I handle this? 34:42 – Is it ok for a practicing Catholic to attend an atheist wedding?  39:07 – My husband and I were raised Catholic. My husband is active-duty military and we decided to get married outside of the church due to him being deployed. Will the Church honor it at a later point in time?    44:03 – I’m a recent convert, how do I become better at evangelizing?  46:41 – Are you familiar with the idea of Mother God, I couldn’t find anything on the CA website?  49:23 – At the end of this world, will writers be able to write about problems?  52:30 – Why aren’t there any miracles regarding amputations?  …

Questions Covered:  03:49 – Can a person be held responsible for a sin he intended to commit but due to circumstances he was unable to commit? 05:13 – Who were the correct teachers of the law before Jesus? 12:32 – CA Live App… Do we have an idea of whose wedding Jesus and Mary went to in Cana? 14:32 – Will our knowledge keep growing infinitely after our resurrection? 17:19 – Rev. 17. – 7 heads and 10 horns, what is the Catholic perspective of what this means? 29:06 – What would happen to someone who is in mortal sin and has an appointment to go to confession, but then he dies? 33:09 – Is it inconsistent to ask for God to change someone’s mind while still acknowledging free will? 35:28 – When the second coming happens, will we still have free will? 41:29 – James 2:24, Eph. 2:8-11, Romans 3:22,27 – Regarding Faith and works, what is the work that Paul is referring to? 47:19 – My son is in RCIA and has been married a couple of times. Why does he have to have an annulment? 52:06 – Did the apostles teach the Marian dogmas? …

Questions Covered:  18:40 – Since Papal infallibility wasn’t defined till Vatican 1, how was a Catholic supposed to know when he was speaking infallibly?  21:36 – How can we explain the infallibility of the pope in a context that avoids seeing the limits as an excuse to ignore that which is not infallible?  32:25 – My cousin and her husband have started attending an independent Catholic Church (Society of Christ the King). Can I attend church with them even though they don’t accept papal infallibility?  36:58 – What declarations can a pope overrule from a previous pope?  46:00 – Why not just believe everything the pope says if it’s not really going to affect my life?  50:20 – I know the teachings on contraception were clarified by Pope John Paul II, I was told that Pope Francis overturned that teaching. Can he do that and is that true?  …

Questions Covered: 13:52 – With everything going on with Russia, I worry a lot about my soul and my children. How can I compartmentalize and prioritize? How can I not bring those worries into my home? 18:41 – Does worrying negate your trust in God? Can you have peace and still have some worry? 22:58 – Worrying as a parent, how do I let go of always being in defense mode over my kids? 29:17 – I grew up as a protestant and always heard of Catholic guilt. Where did we get the idea that if you’re Catholic you are full of guilt? Do we need to feel guilt? 33:01 – What advice would you give to parents whose children struggle with anxiety? 40:43 – I worry over my health issues, I was just diagnosed with cancer. How do I cope with this daily? 45:38 – If I don’t worry about things I don’t get things done. How do I deal with that? 48:53 – Where’s the line between being too laid back and worrying? 51:23 – Sacred Heart Radio…How can we alleviate the stress of anxiety? How can we not be so angry when we worry? I shut down and fall into a toxic cycle. …

Questions Covered: 03:50 – What is the difference between papal supremacy and papal primacy? What does the Church teach on these two?  12:43 – What is the biblical basis for the sacraments being administered in persona Christi?  22:31 – If individual conscience is prime, how intrusive can the Church be when it runs against individual conscience. Specifically, in regard to the vaccine.  35:20 – God was and always will be and it’s hard to wrap our minds around that. Why would he make human beings at this precise time?  41:15 – How do Catholics reconcile 1 Tim 3:2 with celibacy? 51:20 – We know there are 7 sacraments, 2 being marriage and religious life. Why isn’t being single a sacrament of vocation as well?  …

Questions Covered: 07:59 – If a person prays while in mortal sin, is meritorious and is God still hearing it? I’ve heard different things from different priests.  14:46 – Does Tom think the great Apostasy prophesied in Fatima is currently happening now?  21:04 – I’m thinking about converting from the Methodist church, with the current situation about invalid baptisms in mind, will my baptism be considered invalid?  23:38 – My friend and I were talking about Martin Luther and the Reformation. She brought up the selling of indulgences. What is the Church’s response?  35:00 –  Is it true that St. Augustine had a mistress and he called her by a derogatory name?  This was a reason a friend used to leave the Church since he’s a canonized saint.  40:37 – In Mt. 6. “If you have to cut off a hand to keep from sinning, do it. It sounds very serious, but other places seem to be very light on sin.  What am I supposed to do if I’m struggling with sin?  48:30 – Speaking in tongues, Is there any explanation on what language it is?  52:40 – Why can’t a Catholic Priest get married after he becomes a priest, but an Anglican priest can get married? And if the Anglican priest converts to Catholicism, why can he remain a priest and be married?  …

Questions Covered: 19:56 – I have a friend with SSA, how do I walk with her in love and not leave her without offending her? We are both Catholics.  29:12 – I have an adult daughter who has SSA and is in a relationship. How do I support my daughter without supporting her actions, especially since some Catholics support and encourage SSA?  38:04 – I’m a high school teacher and a member of the LGBT community, isn’t boiling someone down to having SSA not showing them respect or understanding the fullness of what that means?  48:34 – What are your thoughts on protestant churches that focus on being LGBT friendly instead of salvation?  …

Questions Covered: 05:58 – I discovered “No salvation outside the Church” when reverting to the Faith. How do we share this message in a gentle way?  13:18 – Do you see whether people object to the faith because of the moral or the scientific side more?  17:47 – My son asked me: Why does God let the devil exist and also to tempt Eve?  22:44 – Regarding the We vs I on baptism: I’m getting a lot of push back from friends, how do I respond?  41:46 – I’m an atheist, I don’t see a need to defend the faith. Could you discuss the demonization of atheists among churchgoers.  …

Questions Covered: 07:58 – When Jesus came he said he didn’t come to change but to continue but why did he change the teaching on divorce?  18:08 – 1.How is it justified that Jacob deceived his brother for his birthright and the blessing worked. 2. Why did the Israelites pray for quail if they had livestock as well? Why didn’t they just eat the livestock?  38:07 – Follow-up on veils – My priest told us that we veil because women are sacred and the things that are sacred should be veiled like a tabernacle. I would like to know your thoughts on this.  46:12 – My wife is Methodist, and I’m considering leaving the Methodist church for the Catholic Church. How can I present an argument from the bible for using wine during communion? They claim it’s a sacrilege to use wine.  …

Questions Covered:  03:38 – Is there a contradiction between Romans 8:15 and Galatians 4:6?  10:43 – Was the prayer of Hannah in 1 Sam. 1:10-13 the first prayer recorded in the bible?  15:04 – John 17:11 Hebrew 1:4, Is the name Jesus also the name of the father?  20:50 – 1 Corinthians 11, Paul requires women to veil, why has the Catholic Church made this optional?  31:53 – I’m a non-Catholic Christian, can we trust the canon of the bible without trusting the Catholic Church?  41:49 – Besides the bible and the 10 commandments, is there any evidence for the exodus?  50:09 – In Mt. 7:13 Jesus says that the way to salvation is narrow, does that mean that most people aren’t saved?  …

Questions Covered: 12:34 – Where is a good place to meet people that follow what they actually believe?  16:19 – I teach confirmation and had a student ask this question: when God created light, is that also when He created heat?  21:23 – Regarding confession: is matter and form more important, or is intent, since some don’t say the same word during absolution?  24:09 – Where in our DNA are inclinations for our likes and dislikes and can this be analogous for same sex attractions?  40:00 – How do we reconcile old and new covenant theology on the Levitical priesthood being eternal?  47:30 – Where can I find more about St. Joseph in the bible?  50:01 – Would a baptism be valid if a deacon poured water only touching the hair and not the actual skin?  53:05 – Follow up on Henry’s question on absolution: If all your sins are forgiven during absolution would that include the sins that you didn’t confess?  …

Questions Covered: 13:12 – Could you summarize the first debate between Amari and French on First Things?  20:48 – One of the biggest problems in society today is pop culture. How can I guide my children away from this modernist view? Can we evangelize in stories?  32:19 – There’s a lot of Catholics that are OF the world and receive communion. They want to be accepted how they are. What do we do about them?  41:08 – What is the role of protestants in evangelizing in the culture?  49:49 – What are your thoughts on the integralist/liberal debate going on today?  …

Questions Covered: 01:37 – Since the penalty for original sin was death and Mary was conceived without original sin, why did she face death? I know in some teachings we hear that she died.  06:07 – My family and I are on our journey to the Church; this is one of the final obstacles. Did she have to be immaculately conceived? I don’t see it as necessary.  13:12 – Who is the pope accountable? I know God but when he errs what are the steps to hold him accountable  21:10 – If a person loves God with all his heart and soul and loves his neighbor as himself, does he have everything he needs to be saved?  28:36 – I’m Catholic and try to pray the rosary daily, is praying the rosary daily a necessity?  33:32 – What makes sacramentals special and writing 20+C+M+B+22 on your door? It sounds superstitious.  43:30 – Why choose the Catholic Church over other churches who have apostolic succession?  48:14 – Why is purgatory not mentioned in the bible?  52:47 – Can you respond to sexual abuse in the Church?  …

Questions Covered: 06:46 – I’m an atheist, how can you be sure that the Nicene Creed is in accordance with Jesus’ teachings?  17:53 – I don’t think the Church makes sense when they invalidate baptisms based on the change of one word from “I” and “we”  31:29 – My son raised this objection: When lockdowns hit, we could watch Mass on TV and not be in mortal sin but now we must return to churches. Why can’t I just continue watching the Mass on TV since I can focus more and not be distracted by others?  42:48 – I’m flirting with Orthodoxy, what’s the difference between the Catholic teaching on papal infallibility and the Orthodox understanding?  …

Questions Covered: 02:15 – I want to get a better understanding of past, future, present justifications? How is this possible?  17:12 – Is there a specific way the Church lets people know which devotions count towards an indulgence? Can Indulgence affect us now and not just purgatory?  29:19 – The two beasts in Rev. 13, what do they symbolize?  31:35 – Rev. 5:8. I was doing a bible study with protestant friends, and they said that the “prayers to saints” is talking about us on earth. How would you refute that?  41:40 – I had a Lutheran pastor say that we are born as saints. It sounds very Calvanist to me. How can I respond to this claim?  50:11 – I have a friend who claims to be Christian, she asked me if people who commit suicide go to hell. How do I respond to her?  …

Questions Covered: 06:20 – What is the proper interpretation of Sirach 1:4, specifically the word “create?” – Sirach 1:4 – “Wisdom was created before all things, and prudent understanding from eternity.”  17:20 – How can I prove the existence of the Catholic Church using scripture and Christian history?  28:39 – What has your medical experience taught you in your faith life?  42:18 – Can a Catholic accept the phrase, “The bible contains all things necessary for salvation?”  50:45 – I’ve considered joining the Church and I’ve decided to come into the Church this Easter vigil!  …

Questions Covered:  37:59 – I’ve had 60 years of a good marriage and I’ve seen a lot of marriages fail because the man was addicted to porn.  51:00 – Life on the Rock interviewed a woman who wrote a book about women struggling with porn too.  …

Questions Covered 24:28 – How do we encourage young couples to engage in doing the stations?  32:48 – I’m a new Catholic, I didn’t know the stations were supposed to be done yearly, when was this established?  51:16 – People’s reservations with the Hail Mary, It occurred to me that the Hail Mary is biblical!  …

Topics Covered: 38:37 – Pope Francis recently said that it’s dangerous to replace kids with pets. I think it is offensive to God to call pets children.  48:55 – Comment on the babysitter: It’s common practice! This is crazy  …

Topics Covered: 1:00 A Discussion in response to Patrick Coffin’s recent video on Pope Francis being an Anti-Pope  24:21 – Should we look at the papacy in a different light? Mainly since Pope Francis is from Latin America and it’s changing the mindset of the papacy being Euro-centric.  42:55 – I feel like you’re dancing around the topic. The Pope appointed a pro-abortion person to a committee in the Church.  You can’t deny that he’s been doing some questionable things.  49:29 – What is the definition of an antipope? How can we know who would qualify as an antipope?  52:52 – I don’t think the pope is perfect and I feel like you guys think he is. I love the Latin Mass and I feel like he’s trying to take it away from me.  …

Questions Covered: 06:34 – My son said that John the evangelist, the gospel writer and the apostle were all the same person but I’ve also heard that they are different people? Which is it?  20:23 – Is it a sin to go shopping on Sunday?  29:00 – Does God allow our dead loved ones to come help us during our lives?  34:44 – One of my friends gave another friend a mean note. What do I and my friend do with the friend who wrote the mean note?  39:16 – How many wives and kids did Solomon have? And was he considered a good dad?  42:35 – Could you expand on how it is our Faith that allows us to believe in the real presence in the Eucharist?  47:41 – How thoroughly do you check books before approving them in at Ignatius Press?  52:10 – How does one know the difference between venial and mortal sin. How do you determine when something crosses the line into grave matter?  …

Questions Covered: 03:47 – Did Jesus and John the Baptist know each other as children?  08:00 – Is there connection between ASMR and hypnosis and is it wrong to listen or follow this as a Catholic?  15:23 – I told my kids over Christmas that I’m becoming Catholic, and it didn’t go well. How do I proceed with telling other friends and my church?  18:35 – Does the Church have a preferred view of the individuating factor of the human person. Material or spirit?  22:08 – Should swearing on the bible in courtrooms be made optional for non-believers?  28:16 – I’m a protestant, in my philosophy class we are discussing the question of evil. If Good is all knowing, good, ect, and was able to remain Mary sinless, why didn’t He do that for the rest of us?  35:51 – I would like to hear your cosmic prayer. I want to write it down.  39:28 – You were discussing hypnosis, in line with that, is yoga a religion?  41:05 – What’s the difference between soul and spirit?  46:42 – Was the early Church the same Church as the one in the dark ages that sent people to the stake?  51:58 – I was told that one day we will be reunited with our bodies, will we still be able to do earthly activities?  …

Questions Covered: 13:41 – What is your take on whether an obstacle is the different images of who Jesus is? Examples socialist Jesus etc.  17:51 – Communion has always been an obstacle for many. I heard a Jewish scholar say the Jewish marriage ceremony includes “this is my body.” Is there a connection between that ceremony and Jesus’ last supper? Why don’t we hear of this connection? Would this be helpful to overcome the obstacle?  23:55 – How can an attachment to things of this physical world, such as over involvement in sports, be turned into a good instead of an obstacle to Jesus?    34:08 – I have an atheist co-worker, how do you respond to someone who does not have belief?  45:22 – The Real Presence of Jesus, I can’t always wrap my head around it. How can I overcome that obstacle?  50:34 – I’m a cradle Catholic struggling with a crisis of accepting God’s way instead of my way.    …

Questions Covered: 24:20 – Being a young adult fresh out of college, how do I maintain a consistent prayer life working a 9-5 job. How can lay people be held accountable?  36:14 – How do you gain wisdom?  48:22 – My fiancé and I are going through RCIA and using Dr. Sri’s video, I missed some lessons, where else can I watch?  50:41 – I recently returned to the Church and all of my sins were forgiven through attrition how do I get to contrition?  …

Questions Covered: 01:13 – Is there a connection between the Tree of Life in Genesis and the Cross. I’ve never heard this connection.  07:02 – If a saint has bilocation, do they share thoughts and memories to both locations or do they have one mind in both locations?  12:14 – With regards to the following story,  Jesus drove out a demon and the demon sought out another soul but did not find one; he then returned back to the same person, Why would this person be predisposed to receiving the demon again?  17:50 – What does Jesus mean when he says don’t pray in vain repetition?  23:16 – Sirach 42:14, What is the Catholic interpretation of that verse?  33:07 – In regards to translation, why are some words given so much weight in specific translations and sometimes not even seen in others?  42:08 – Why can’t I baptize my entire household if they’re all willing?  51:17 – Acts 8:37 –  Can you clarify your comments about the baptismal formula and the protestant objection from your book The Early Church was the Catholic Church?  …

Questions Covered: 05:20 – Why do Christians and Jew alike not offer animal sacrifice anymore?  11:10 – I help with Confirmation, What level of authority does the subcommittee of the Catechism actually have? They recommended a book, and I was wondering if I actually have to follow it.  15:00 – I watched a video promoting the rapture, Is there someone that has responded to things like this? How can I approach this without starting an argument?  19:17 – I read an article on NC Register on the priest baptizing using the wrong words. What happens to the people who went on to receive the other sacraments and specifically Holy Orders?  28:50 – Regarding Hysterectomy, my wife is not Catholic, and she wants to have the procedure. How do I approach it as a Catholic and will it be a sin to continue to live out my call as a husband?  34:40 – What is the Gospel according to Hebrews? St. Clemente mentions it. Is there a secret Gospel of Mark?    41:49 – What or Who determines what public vs private revelation? Who judges what should be followed?  47:05 – Is there any dogma that teaches whether Jesus had the virtue of Faith?  49:55 – Is torture always wrong or are there exceptions specifically interrogations to save lives?  …

Questions Covered: 17:24 –  It’s sad to see that people are replacing children with animals.  21:00 – Would the 2 greatest commandments be a good response to “live your best life?”  38:57 – How do you I talk to my friends about why marriage shouldn’t necessarily be about making you “happy” when happiness is pushed as the ultimate goal?   42:42 – Where can young couples find a resource for things like NFP and other Church teaching on marriage? 45:50 – How does the Catholic Faith respond to other faiths and their fruitfulness if the Church claims that they are the one way?  47:42 – You can learn from the negative and not just the positive especially in divorce. …

Questions Covered: 15:16 – None of the police forces have demilitarized since 2020. Since peace is important, what is your opinion on threat protocols? Can we do something in the culture to reduce that? 22:40 – Is it a sin to want your child to marry within your race? 36:23 – I had a black Catholic friend who wanted me to read White Fragility. How do I respond to her who wants me to focus the conversation from a secular perspective? 44:12 – I have a daughter who is involved with BLM and I feel resentful that they are teaching her that I am racist. What would be better, to address it more forcefully or wait and pray? 52:55 – Are division and racism ways of dividing our Church? …

Questions Covered: 02:54 – Whichever of the standard folklore approaches one takes to faeries, it seems like it would be unusual for a faery to be baptized. Which in turn opens up some interesting questions about what’s going on with Cinderella having a faery as a godmother.  Maybe there’s an order of fair folk who returned to the faith, were baptized, and do good works on behalf of mortals.  They’re probably also suspected and persecuted by the institutional church. But Cinderella’s family is part of the remnant which maintains a connection with them.  Maybe this also has to do with why the stepmother treats Cinderella badly: the stepmother is an outsider and suspects what’s going on in the family history and she’s putting pressure on Cinderella to try to make her renounce her pietism.  Which of course makes it extremely dodgy to have someone with a faery godmother marrying into the royal family. There’s going to be some resistance to that.  Is there reconciliation? Is the country placed under interdict? Why don’t the stories address this stuff?  I have a few questions regarding the Soul Gem, one of the six Infinity Gems of Marvel Comics. Here I am specifically referring to the comic version, versus the film version. I do not know how much you know about the Infinity Gems, so here is some important background info:  — They were created as part of the Universe in the Big Bang  — Each allows for complete universal control over a different aspect of the universe: power, space, reality, the mind, the soul, and time.  1) 11:23 – The Soul Gem can warp and unwarp the soul. This means it can forcefully make beings evil or good. Thanos says: “I can turn sinners into saints, and saints into monsters.” Question: What effect does this have on free will, the need for God’s forgiveness, and Purgatory?  2) 14:39 – The Soul Gem can resurrect the dead. Thanos says, “And the dead, — their souls are also within my control.” Question: If someone was in Heaven and was resurrected, could they theoretically end up in Hell after they die a second time? What about going from Hell to Heaven?  3) Question: 17:06 – Could the Soul Gem fix Original Sin?  18:25 – What would happen to your soul if you were assimilated by the Borg? Let’s assume that the cybernetic implants and the nanoprobes keep your body alive indefinitely, you are never killed, and you are never rescued.  20:16 – Before the fall, did Adam and Eve have to poop? And if so, would their poop have been stinky? Or would they have had perfect poop? Or would they not have pooped at all, and the digestion was perfect, with no need to poop.  22:41 – Is it possible to validly baptize an unborn baby? I’m thinking of an instance where maybe the mother is dying and the baby is not developed enough to survive outside the womb. If it is not possible, does the reasoning implicitly contradict the church’s teaching on life beginning at conception?   If it is possible to validly baptize an unborn baby in emergency situations, then what about non-emergency situations? It seems like it would be a good idea just in case something happens before the baby is born.  29:30 – What criteria would the Catholic Church have to consider if someone wanted to marry an alien?   Would the couple have to prove they can consummate the marriage?  Would they have to come up with some way to prove that they are the equivalent of the opposite sex?  What if any child they bear might have severe disabilities because of mixing species?  To that end, the Church is against bestiality, so would they have to come up with some criteria to distinguish human from beast?  34:40 – Why do all representations of the cross depict the corpus with a wound on the right side when the heart and plural sac are on the left? Would blood and water gush forth from the right side when a spear pie…

What are the Dead Sea Scrolls? What is their relevance for Christianity? Find out these answers and more from this episode of Catholic Answers Live. Questions Covered: 16:00 – What would you say to people who would dismiss the Essenes as just a fringe cult?  25:00 – What do the Dead Sea Scrolls teach us about His childhood and early adulthood?  29:15 – What are the Dead Sea Scrolls?  35:20 – Was St. Paul an Essene?  44:38 – Considering the Dead Sea Scrolls, why did the apostles choose the Septuagint type instead of the others?  48:44 – In Mark 4 Jesus says some will not be converted. I once heard that that verse was a reference to Isaiah, is this true and if so, what does that mean?  …

Questions Covered 8:56 – If Martin Luther was a Catholic priest, then why doesn’t the Lutheran church have apostolic succession?  12:19 – Why did the popes stop wearing the crowns and what is the importance of the crowns?  22:00 – If the Eucharist is the full body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus, does it have a consciousness?  35:06 – I’m confused about the sequence of becoming a saint, what is the order?   What happened to the physical bodies of Mary and Jesus when they entered heaven?  41:50 – 1 Pt 3:21 on baptism.  I’m a protestant looking into Catholicism. Can you clarify the verse? How do you reconcile it with the Church’s teaching on Baptism?  49:32 – If God is present everywhere, does that mean he’s present in hell?  …

Questions Covered 10:00 – I’ve seen images of the Holy Spirit with a red cross over it, what symbolism does that have? And why did the Holy Spirit conceive Jesus instead of Jesus doing it himself?  18:49 – If the Orthodox Church is reunited with the Catholic Church, would it pose a problem if we recognized the book of Enoch and others?  39:04 – What is the role of ecumenism in Faith and practice in the Catholic Church?  …

Questions Covered 8:05 – The Church Fathers say the body is the same before and after the fall and the resurrection. What does that mean?  14:39 – I was talking to my sister who is an atheist and believes in the spirit realm. How would you plead that the spirit world and God can coexist?  20:02 – With the Catholic understanding of baptism being salvific, what role does the person’s faith play?  31:51 – How did the early Church work through different people who taught different teachings on Christ like heretics?  37:36 – Is calling people hateful and racial names a sin against charity and if not, what is it a sin against?  49:14 – Can a non-Catholic adult receive the anointing of the sick?  …