Episodes

  • #11782 Ask Me Anything - Joe Heschmeyer

    #11782 Ask Me Anything - Joe Heschmeyer
    Jul 30 2024
    Questions Covered: 04:50 – Can you explain why Christ wasn’t baptized until he was 30? 08:44 – Psalm 110 and other places mention Melchizedek. Who is he? 15:32 – Can you talk about the Anglican notion of Two Swords Theology? 22:14 – Can you receive other sacraments apart from baptism, by desire? 31:46 – Are the saints in heaven now or are they in paradise awaiting heaven? 36:18 – The Oracle Balam in Numbers refuses to curse Israel and is eventually killed but he is condemned by Israel. What do we make of him seemingly being a friend of God but being condemned for practicing witchcraft? 43:46 – How do I explain to my non-Catholic friends the real presence? 48:23 – In John 16:8-11 Jesus is going to the father. How do we receive righteousness from that? …
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  • #11781 Ask Me Anything - Joe Heschmeyer

    #11781 Ask Me Anything - Joe Heschmeyer
    Jul 29 2024
    Questions Covered: 05:25 – What is a Eucharistic procession? Who would I need to talk to to organize one in my town? 14:00 – How does the Church look upon Aquamation as an option for burial? 18:41 – What is the appropriate pronunciation of Elisha? 22:20 – Why do we not believe in reincarnation? Where in the bible would we find evidence for this lack of belief? 35:15 – How do I talk to an ex-Catholic Protestant about Mary? 43:10 – My priest denied the necessity of baptism for salvation. How do I deal with this? 48:45 – 2 Tim 3:16 I’ve heard it argued that when Catholics are confirmed they receive the HS and are “God breathed.” Is this true? …
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  • #11780 The Church in the News - Matthew E. Bunson

    #11780 The Church in the News - Matthew E. Bunson
    Jul 27 2024
    Questions Covered: 32:43 – Here in Colorado a Church is suing a town because they are told they can’t house a person in a van in the parking lot. I want Matthew’s thoughts on this. …
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  • #11779 Jesus in the Eucharist - Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers

    #11779 Jesus in the Eucharist - Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers
    Jul 26 2024
    Questions Covered: 18:08 – Was Jesus just speaking in parables during the bread of life discourse? 23:02 – What graces are received when a Catholic receives communion and are they necessary for salvation? 30:02 – How would I convince a protestant that the eucharist was not considered a symbol for the 1500 years before the reformation? 34:40 – I can’t find a parish that will offer the precious blood, is it ok for me to bring a small bottle of wine and drink it during communion? 40:59 – Every time I receive holy communion I always feel better after being ill for so long. 44:40 – Does the Eucharist take away temporal sin? 47:16 – How do I avoid not receiving the eucharist unworthily? 50:10 – At what point does the presence of Christ leave the Eucharist and enter us? …
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  • #11778 Ask Me Anything - Jimmy Akin

    #11778 Ask Me Anything - Jimmy Akin
    Jul 26 2024
    Questions Covered: 01:01 – The bible says that if you evangelize the Holy Spirit will give you the words but why wont the Holy Spirit give you the words when talking to your children? 04:16 – Romans 8:28 How does it work for the physical world today? 06:58 – Should we consume the Eucharist when there is a miracle? 14:48 – There seems to be a divide between the Church teaching on marriage vs what Jesus and Paul taught. Can you explain where they come together? 20:34 – Where is the lineage of apostolic succession? 24:20 – What ranking is St. Michael in? Do demons also have rankings? 35:13 – Is the mark of the beast a future financial payment system? 45:19 – Did Constantine found the Catholic Church? 50:47 – Was there infallibility during the Old Testament period? …
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  • #11777 Ask Me Anything - Jimmy Akin

    #11777 Ask Me Anything - Jimmy Akin
    Jul 25 2024
    Questions Covered: 03:13 – How can we respond to Mormons who use Ep. 4:11 and 1 Cor 12:28 to say that the true Church must have modern day apostles? 06:27 – How can the pope grant faculties to SSPX if they are technically not under his jurisdiction? Is it ok to attend masses at SSPV chapels? 12:28 – Can you clarify on the deuterocanonical books and its validity since some Jews accepted them? 18:21 – What are some examples of moral relativism being adopted and failing in the secular world? 21:18 – Would you be Automatically excommunicated if you had a certain belief or doubt but never shared it? 28:40 – Regarding a new theory of purgatory and the detachment from sin. I don’t see how it fits with former papal documents. 40:45 – Can you give a brief overview of the sacrament of marriage and a good resource? 43:43 – When I adore the Eucharist, who or what am I exactly adoring? Is it Jesus on the cross in 33 AD? 49:26 – How do you think these new rules of the supernatural by the Vatican affect approval of miracles for canonization? 52:24 – Why do all Marian apparitions look different? Are they all the same person? …
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  • #11776 Overcoming Anxiety - null

    #11776 Overcoming Anxiety - null
    Jul 25 2024
    Questions Covered: 17:50 – Is it necessary to dive into childhood or is it more about exposure? 22:00 – Can a moms feeling of just being overwhelmed actually be anxiety? 34:26 – I’m a middle school teacher. What tips do you have for helping my students through anxiety? 36:45 – I’m so filled with anxiety that I have torn up my skin and have ulcers. I need help in mitigating this experience? 43:00 – How do you deal with anxiety knowing that you’ll always fall to sin? 48:10 – Thought my anxiety would go away after being sober for 4.5 years. How do I deal with it now that it hasn’t gone away? 51:49 – How do you deal with anxieties when you don’t realize you have anxiety until it boils over? …
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  • #11775 Addiction and Healing - Scott Weeman

    #11775 Addiction and Healing - Scott Weeman
    Jul 24 2024
    Questions Covered: 08:25 – How can I approach my wife about her codependency on our daughter and how unhealthy it is? 15:28 – I’m an alcoholic. I just want to share my light bulb moment. 18:12 – What does addiction to lust include? 22:30 – I have an attachment to food. I’m nervous about attending a meeting due to confidentiality. 29:45 – I am a workaholic. Does your organization offer help for that? 33:10 – I want to recommend the book! Will there be another one in the future? 37:05 – I think the 12-step program is for everyone. 44:04 – I lost my 21 one year old son to addiction. Thank you for doing this! I wish I had known about you before. 50:48 – I’ve been in 12 steps since January. I just want to share how much there is to offer. …
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