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“How do we know Jesus’s church is Catholic?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of the Church, addressing concerns about whether it is merely a body of believers. Additional topics include how to support a son who has left the faith and the worries of those outside the Church about being led astray.

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Questions Covered:

07:38 – How do we know Jesus’s church isn’t just the body of believers and not just the Catholic church?

17:50 – How can I help my son who left the faith who has questions?

28:52 – Those outside the faith are worried about being led astray?

46:25 – I am curious how I would leave the Lutheran church and come into the Catholic Church?

“How can my sister discern Catholicism?” This question opens a discussion on navigating faith amidst unsupportive family dynamics. The conversation also addresses how to respond to relatives who have left the faith due to negative experiences and explores what it means to be “qualified” as a Catholic. Additionally, the topic of worshiping with other religions is examined.

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Questions Covered:

11:02 – How can my sister go forward in discerning Catholicism if she lives with unsupportive parents?

21:00 – What do you do when a relative has a bad experience with the faith and left? They just seem angry?

32:55 – What does it take to be “qualified” to be a Catholic?

43:35 – Is it okay to worship with other religions?

49:22 – It takes too much private judgement.

“Is Purgatory an invention?” This question leads to a discussion on the nature of purgatory and its biblical foundations. Other topics include addressing doubts about a young earth with a family member and how to engage a lukewarm friend about returning to faith. The conversation also touches on the validity of baptism and the moral implications of suicide.

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Questions Covered:

02:05 – How would I answer the claim that purgatory is an invention to excuse people from sinning in their lifetime?

10:33 – My brother-in-law stopped believing because he no longer believes in a young earth. How do I walk through this?

16:20 – How do I approach my lukewarm friend to bring him back to the faith?

22:25 – When I was baptized, I didn’t care. Was it valid?

30:25 – How do I explain to someone that suicide is objectively wrong?

39:15 – 2 Maccabees references praying for the dead but are there any other references in the OT or jewish texts?

46:00 – What resources do you recommend to start learning about the early Catholic Church?

49:10 – My mother left Catholicism for the Assembly of God. She doesn’t want to return because she said the Church wasn’t feeding her. What can I say to her to get her to reconsider?

“How do you defend belief in angels?” This question opens a discussion on the intersection of faith and reason, addressing concerns about viewing angels as mere superstition. Other topics include navigating familial opposition to Catholicism, clarifying misconceptions about heresy in the Old Testament, and responding to Protestant views on salvation.

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Questions Covered:

04:54 – How do you defend the concept of angels who only see it as superstition? Can you reason your way to understanding or do you have to believe in the bible or have the same kind of faith

17:15 – My girlfriend’s family is very close minded about Catholicism and they are not in support of their daughter becoming Catholic. How do I approach them?

28:51 – I’m not Catholic and I’m trying to learn more. The OT talks a lot about heresy and the images of ancestors. And Jeremiah talks about people worshiping the queen of heaven. It all looks very similar to what Catholics believe. How is it not the same?

41:15 – I’m a revert and my husband is protestant. He always claims “we don’t need that for salvation” when I explain different parts of the faith. How do I respond?

50:35 – How do I explain the requirements of receiving the eucharist that looks exclusionary?

“How can I help a cousin overcome addiction and find faith?” This episode addresses practical advice for supporting loved ones in recovery while also touching on personal struggles like quitting smoking and the impact of addiction on one’s beliefs about God. Additionally, the discussion includes insights on distinguishing between lust and admiration, as well as the moral implications of addiction.

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Questions Covered:

11:41 – What advice would you suggest for me to give a cousin who is coming out of addiction and is now enthusiastic about the faith?

16:49 – I want to stop smoking because of major health reasons, but another side that doesn’t.

19:54 – In my recovery work, my thoughts and beliefs changed a lot on God? Is this common?

30:00 – What would be the difference between lust and admiring beauty? And avoid behaviors in the future sin?

34:51 – If you have an addiction can this qualify as a mortal sin or is there a transition position during the healing.

50:05 – Where does one draw the line with a drinking vice or addiction? I crave beer but will go a few days with out. Does craving or regularity mean an addiction.