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“Where do we see the sacraments in early Church history?” This question opens a discussion on the foundational role of sacraments, while also addressing how the sacrament of marriage can lead to sainthood, the biblical basis for confirmation, and the significance of exorcised salt in baptism. The conversation touches on various aspects of sacramental theology and its historical context.

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Questions Covered:

02:01 – Where Do We See the Sacraments in the Early Church?

16:20 – Could you expound how the sacrament of marriage is also a path to sainthood since we see so many examples of celibate people as saints?

22:00 – Is confirmation really in the Bible?

31:46 – What was the role of Exorcised salt in the Sacrament of Baptism prior to the Consilium’s reforms

35:19 – What if someone passes away while going through OCIA or before confirmation and they are never able to receive the Eucharist? Are they at risk of not being accepted into Heaven?

42:39 – What book on John Duns Scotus do you recommend?

45:24 – why do you have to wait so long to make your first confession?

“Why does the Church oppose surrogacy?” This question opens a discussion on the ethical implications of surrogacy, including the recent case of a surrogate mother pressured to abort. The conversation also touches on practical ways to discuss this topic and the complexities surrounding rescue surrogacy for children left in freezing facilities.

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Questions Covered:

00:49 – Regarding the recent turmoil of the surrogate mother who was told to abort the child

18:23 – How do you approach this topic in conversation? What a practical approach?

29:17 – What are your thoughts on rescue surrogacy for kids who have been left behind in freezing facilities?

41:05 – This subject is why I’m not Catholic. You claim to be pro-life but when it means more babies you oppose it.

“Is the Ark of the Covenant Mary?” This question leads to a discussion on biblical interpretations, including references from 2 Maccabees and Revelation. Other topics include discerning the Holy Spirit’s guidance toward the Catholic Church, the role of the Church in writing the New Testament, and the complexities of papal authority and salvation outside the Church.

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Questions Covered:

01:25 – 2 Maccabees 2:5 describes Jeremiah hiding the Ark and Revelation 11:19 shows the Ark. Why do you insist it is Mary?

07:24 – How can I know Holy Spirit is leading me to the Catholic Church?

13:41 – ​​Is it right to say that the Catholic Church wrote the New Testament since the Church came first?

17:30 – How would you show a Protestant the priesthood in the New Testament?

24:41 – Who chooses the Pope? Why have there been various anti-popes? How do we know we have the right one?

41:37 – How do you reconcile no salvation outside the Church with Vatican II’s teaching that those outside the Church can attain salvation, if both are infallible teachings?

46:21 – If the Church says there are dogmas which “must” be believed, why doesn’t it have a list of those dogmas/beliefs?

“Is salvation outside the Church possible?” This question opens a discussion on the relationship between salvation and the Catholic Church, touching on topics such as the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding individuals to the Church, the authorship of the New Testament, and the complexities surrounding the papacy and anti-popes. Additionally, the conversation addresses the apparent tension between traditional teachings and Vatican II’s perspectives on salvation.

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Questions Covered:

01:25 – 2 Maccabees 2:5 describes Jeremiah hiding the Ark and Revelation 11:19 shows the Ark. Why do you insist it is Mary?

07:24 – How can I know Holy Spirit is leading me to the Catholic Church?

13:41 – ​​Is it right to say that the Catholic Church wrote the New Testament since the Church came first?

17:30 – How would you show a Protestant the priesthood in the New Testament?

24:41 – Who chooses the Pope? Why have there been various anti-popes? How do we know we have the right one?

41:37 – How do you reconcile no salvation outside the Church with Vatican II’s teaching that those outside the Church can attain salvation, if both are infallible teachings?

46:21 – If the Church says there are dogmas which “must” be believed, why doesn’t it have a list of those dogmas/beliefs?

“What do Protestants misunderstand about the Bible?” This question opens a discussion on key theological differences, while also addressing how to engage with friends who hold sedevacantist views, the significance of papal condemnations, and the role of the Rosary in Catholic practice. The conversation spans various topics, providing insights into Catholic beliefs and practices.

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Questions Covered:

01:00 – What do Protestants misunderstand about the bible?

12:47 – My friend is a Sedevacantist. How can I talk to him and tell him that sedevacantism is not Catholic?

21:20 – Reviewing what clips from movies and series I can use for my Bible classes, there’s a huge gap from Daniel (538 BC) to the birth of Christ. Does anyone know of a movie set in Judea in the Persian/Greek/early Roman period 538 BC-4 BC?

28:57 – Outside of the CCC what suggested readings do you have for learning about what it means to be Catholic?

35:01 – what should I do because I’m really trying to leave 1st Calvary Baptist Church and he tells me the Rosary is not in the Bible!! What should I do?

38:27 – How authoritative are papal condemnations (calling X doctrine “heresy”) by early popes (and/or doctors of the church) in their letters/theological treatises? (For example the Agnoete controversy)

44:03 – Can you explain the different eastern rites specifically the Syro-malabar rite? How can you explain to our Protestants and Orthodox friends that they are also Catholic?

50:31 – How is it that the Orthodox Church is valid if they don’t follow the Pope?