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“Who received the first Eucharist?” This question opens a discussion on the significance of the Eucharist and the scriptural evidence for the real presence of Christ. Other topics include how to address Catholics who feel more fulfilled in Protestant services, the morality of the death penalty, and the rationale behind the Hail Mary prayer in the rosary.

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Questions Covered:

01:34 – Who received the first eucharist? Which scripture is the best to show as evidence for the real presence?

12:23 – How do we respond when a Catholic says they are getting more out of going to a Protestant church? How do we bring them back?

22:49 – How is the death penalty an immoral thing, and why is it changed for the first time in history?

37:30 – What is the response to the justification that the reformation is valid because the reformers followed the example of the apostles being kicked out of the temple?

42:05 – I see a lot of inconsistencies in the Catholic Church. I have an issue because if Doctrine can change how can I agree with what will change in the future?

51:24 – Why do Catholics pray the hail mary so much during the rosary? Isn’t it against scripture?

“How do I explain James 2 to Protestants?” This question opens a discussion on the Catholic understanding of faith and works, while also addressing how we determine the canon of Scripture and the role of tradition in the Church. Other topics include the significance of traditions like kissing the bishop’s ring and the implications of 2 Timothy 3:16-17 for interpreting Scripture.

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Questions Covered:

13:13 – How do we figure out the canon? Are the books self attesting. Why does the Holy Spirit give infallibility to the Church but the Holy Spirit does not give infallibility to individuals?

20:31 – I’m entering into the Church and recently met my bishop. Are traditions like kissing the bishop’s ring still necessary? Why or why not?

31:50 – How do I explain the Catholic approach to James 2 to Protestants?

42:11 – What are our areas of disagreement apart from Sola Scriptura?

49:11 – What does it mean when it says all scripture in 2 Timothy 3:16-17?

“How can Catholics hold councils without Orthodox bishops?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of ecclesiastical authority and governance. Additionally, the episode addresses whether one must be Catholic to be saved, the Orthodox perspective on the Immaculate Conception, and the differing views on the Filioque in the Creed.

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Questions Covered:

01:45 – How can Catholics still hold councils without the Orthodox bishops?

12:12 – Do you have to be Catholic in order to be saved?

15:15 – What’s the Orthodox view of Immaculate Conception? Is the Orthodox canon different from ours?

20:25 – Leo III wouldn’t add the Filioque to the Creed and gave his reasons?. Did the pope who added it ever give an explanation as to why?

28:43 – Is it ok for Catholics to accept the Ethiopian canon description of Jesus?

30:18 – I’ve heard some Orthodox say they don’t adore Jesus in the Eucharist because they view it as food. Is this uniform thought?

33:33 – How can a non-Christian evaluate the competing claim of the Eastern Orthodox who also claims apostolic authority?

39:21 – Why does the Eastern Orthodox allow contraception and Catholics don’t?

43:55 – Can a person who became Eastern Orthodox from Catholicism just jump back and forth? How can Eastern Orthodox justify 3 sacramental marriages?

48:12 – Do you think the Catholics and all other churches will ever fully reunite?

“What are the top reasons for Gospel reliability?” This question opens a discussion on the foundational aspects that affirm the Gospels’ trustworthiness, including the significance of eyewitness accounts. Other topics include the challenges posed by Bart Ehrman regarding Jesus’ words, the role of St. Luke among the apostles, and the criteria used to determine authentic Gospels versus apocryphal texts.

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Questions Covered:

02:10 – What are the top 3 reasons for the reliability of the gospels?

29:07 – Have you considered the work of Bart Ehrman and his problems with what Jesus really said?

35:56 – Is it safe to assume that St. Luke was one of the 72 that was originally sent out?

42:27 – How did they figure out which gospels were the actual eye witnesses and others weren’t like the gospel of Thomas?

46:49 – How would you go about balancing knowing the bible is the word of God and knowing humans had some influence on it?

50:44 – How would you compare the reliability of transmission of the NT compared to the Quran and the Hadiths?

“Did Constantine rig the Council of Nicea?” This question opens a discussion on early Church issues, including the specifics of the canon established at the Council of Florence and the complexities surrounding the organization of the early Church. Other topics include the role of Protestant pastors in critiquing Catholicism and the scriptural basis for attending Mass and confession.

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Questions Covered:

02:30 – Did Constantine rig the Council of Nicea?

07:51 – What is the specific canon of the council of Florence (1422) whereby the Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and Coptics all agreed on the 73 book canon of scripture?

12:40 – How can we help stop this war in the Middle East? What can I do?

16:51 – How do I respond to a Protestant claim citing Eamon Duffy’s book, Saints and Sinners, that Clement never makes the claim to be a bishop, that his letter from the whole Roman community (not just him), and that the church at that time was organized under a group of bishops, not a single bishop.

21:32 – Why do Protestant pastors feel compelled to put down the Catholic faith? If they don’t believe it, why don’t they just leave us alone?

29:12 – Where is it in scripture that we need to attend Mass once a week and go to confession once a year? And are there any exceptions for people who can’t get there (like if they can’t drive).

34:09 – Why do all of the apostolic Churches like the Oriental Orthodox have different canons on scripture and different christologies?

41:08 – If my mother and father are in Purgatory, do they know each other in Purgatory? Can souls in Purgatory pray for each other?

46:28 – In the early church, how did they know how to consecrate the bread and wine at Mass?

49:10 – How does the Catholic Church view the development of the election of a pope changing from Roman clergy to the College of Cardinals?

51:48 – I’ve heard people say that Peter and Paul had different gospel messages, and that since I’m American, I’m a gentile, therefore I should follow Paul instead of Peter.