#12472 Is Annulment Required for All Divorced Catholics? Bible and Faith - Jim Blackburn
“Is annulment required for all divorced Catholics?” This question addresses a common concern among those navigating their faith after divorce. Additionally, the discussion touches on the complexities of Bible translations and offers insights into discerning personal spiritual experiences, as well as clarifying why infidelity is not considered grounds for annulment.
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Questions Covered:
19:20 – Is it true that the Catholic Church requires all divorced people to get an annulment before becoming Catholic?
29:10 – How can I understand the differences in language translations of the Bible?
36:36 – How can I discern about an experience where I believe I’ve seen Jesus?
47:50 – Why isn’t infidelity considered grounds for an annulment?
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#12471 How to Survive Family Discussions This Thanksgiving and More - Rose Sweet
“How to survive family discussions this Thanksgiving” is a common concern, especially when differing opinions arise. This episode also addresses the importance of being properly detached during conversations and offers strategies for managing unwanted guests while maintaining relationships. Tune in for practical advice on navigating these challenging family dynamics.
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Questions Covered:
0:00 – 7 Tips for surviving family discussion this Thanksgiving
35:20 – Being properly detached
46:10 – Managing unwanted guests without harming relationship with them
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#12470 Must We Forgive the Unrepentant? Eucharist and Confession - Jimmy Akin
“Must we forgive the unrepentant?” This question delves into the complexities of forgiveness as taught in Luke 17:3-4. Additionally, the discussion touches on the Church’s teaching regarding the “Sons of God” in Genesis 6, clarifies why the Eucharist is not cannibalism, and examines the tolerance of Old Testament polygamy compared to New Testament teachings.
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Questions Covered:
04:45 – Church teaching on the “Sons of God” in Genesis 6
11:58 – Must we forgive someone who is not repentant? (Luke 17:3-4)
20:35 -How to explain that the Eucharist is not cannibalism
29:10 -Why Old Testament polygamy was tolerated but not in the New Testament
40:04 -Recommendation for a good book for a 14-year-old interested in Catholicism
44:35 -Parallels between confession and the sin offering in Leviticus
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#12469 Why Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Considered Non-Christian? - Jimmy Akin
“Why are Jehovah’s Witnesses considered non-Christian?” This question leads to a discussion on the theological distinctions that set them apart from mainstream Christianity. Additionally, the conversation touches on the similarities and differences between angelic and ghost apparitions, the earliest evidence for the Assumption and the Immaculate Conception, and advice for new Catholics seeking community.
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Questions Covered:
01:40 – Similarities and differences between angelic and ghost apparitions
19:15 – Clarification on why Jehovah’s Witnesses are considered non-Christian
29:30 – Earliest evidence for the Assumption and the Immaculate Conception
43:30 – If Jesus appears fully in both species, why does Scripture say “body” for bread and “blood” for wine?
49:55 – Advice for a new Catholic struggling to connect with other young adult Catholics
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#12468 Did the Miracle of the Sun Actually Happen? - Tim Staples
“Did the Miracle of the Sun actually happen?” This question opens a discussion on the authenticity of miraculous events in Catholic tradition. Other topics include the relationship between God’s will and personal manifestation, the nature of the Mass as a propitiatory sacrifice, and the significance of Ananias laying hands on St. Paul.
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Questions Covered:
02:35 – Did The Miracle of the Sun actually happen?
17:23 – Can we manifest what God will give us?
29:25 – If the mass is a Propitiatory sacrifice then how come mortal sin can’t be forgiven during mass?
45:00 – What was the significance of Ananias laying his hands on St. Paul?
50:23 – Josephus said James was Jesus’ brother. What is the Catholic response to that?
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