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“How should I sort through everything the Church teaches?” This question opens a discussion on navigating the complexities of Church doctrine. Additionally, the episode addresses intriguing topics such as why St. Michael is recognized as a saint despite being an angel, and whether a Protestant can participate in Confession, providing a well-rounded exploration of faith.

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Questions Covered:

05:58 – How should I sort through everything the Church teaches?

13:20 – How come St. Michael is a saint if he is an angel?

20:28 – What’s the response to the claim that Mary and Joseph did not have very much faith because they were afraid and didn’t know where to look when they lost Jesus?

33:10 – Can a Protestant go to Confession?

42:50 – How is the Eucharist a propitiatory sacrifice and how is it applied?

“What’s the best argument against Mormonism?” This question opens a discussion on the key points of contention between Catholicism and Mormon beliefs. Additionally, the conversation touches on the evidence of divine protection for the magisterium and offers guidance for an ex-Mormon navigating discussions about biblical reinterpretations, such as baptism for the dead.

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Questions Covered:

05:20 – What’s the best argument against Mormonism?

18:15 – What is evidence of divine protection for the magisterium and the Catholic Church as a whole?

35:41 – I’m an ex-Mormon in OCIA. How do I talk to my family about the bible verses that Joseph Smith and reinterpreted such as baptism for the dead.

“Does prevenient grace give some form of imperfect faith, hope, or love in order to move us to baptism?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of grace and its role in our spiritual journey. Other topics include the unique benefits of Eucharistic adoration compared to communal prayer, the lesser-known significance of St. Joseph, and the reasons why the symbolic view of baptism is not accurate.

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Questions Covered:

06:36 – Does prevenient grace give some form of imperfect faith, hope or love in order to move us to baptism?

16:21 – What do I get out of adoring the Eucharist that I wouldn’t get from gathering 2 or 3 in Jesus name?

31:54 – Why don’t we hear much about St. Joseph?

43:50 – Why is the view of baptism being symbolic not correct?

“Is Sola Scriptura self-refuting?” This question opens a discussion on the foundations of Scripture’s authority, while also addressing why Catholics believe the Eucharist is essential for salvation. Additional topics include the salvation of Gentiles in Romans 2 and the theological implications of drinking the blood of Jesus despite biblical prohibitions.

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Questions Covered:

08:03 – Is Sola Scriptura Self Refuting?

14:40 – Why do Catholics believe they need the eucharist to be saved?

35:12 – How are the gentiles in Romans 2 saved?

50:35 – If the bible says drinking blood is a sin, then why is drinking the blood of Jesus not a sin?

“How Can Non-Catholics Be Saved If Jesus is the Only Mediator?” This question opens a discussion on the relationship between faith, works, and salvation, addressing concerns about Ephesians 2:8-9 and its compatibility with Catholic teaching. Other topics include the nature of Marian devotion and its perceived paganism, as well as the implications of Vatican II on salvation for non-Catholics.

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Questions Covered:

09:41 – Seems to me that Marian devotion is paganism, like it’s worship. It’s one of the reasons why I left the Church. How would you respond to that objection?

21:42 – It always bothered me that God gave Bathsheba an abortion — why would God do that?

29:32 – According to Vatican II a non-Catholic can be saved. That seems to contradict Jesus’ teaching that nobody comes to the Father except through him.

37:02 – Why do we have Holy Days of Obligation?

46:46 – After Peter died, would the new bishop or Rome have authority over the still living apostles, such as John?

50:52 – Is it better to think of works in terms of losing our salvation through mortal sins of omission?