Catholic Answers Live

“What’s the best defense for Catholicism?” This episode addresses key arguments, including the best argument for the Catholic Bible and how a Protestant can reconcile objections while exploring Catholicism. Other topics include the Church’s stance on heretics, tips for evangelizing secular friends, and navigating challenging biblical passages.

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Questions Covered:

02:00 – What’s the Best Argument for the Catholic Bible?

10:20 – As a protestant, how can I bridge the gap in my objection on the assumption with my interest in Catholicism?

22:00 – Prop 33 from papal bull Exsurge Domine regarding heretics being burned. Does God want heretics to be burned?

29:08 – What tips do you have for a college student majoring in psych on how to evangelize my secular friend?

34:58 – How do we defend against Sola Scriptura rather than solo scriptura?

44:55 – My fiance has several painful chronic conditions. Would having a surgery to relieve her pain go against God’s will for her?

50:15 – Sirach seems to be very anti-woman. Sirach 25:19 seems like a contradiction on the Church’s understanding of women. How do I sort through verses like this?

“How can you become an apologist?” This episode shares practical tips and personal stories, including Trent Horn’s own journey into apologetics and insights on how Matt Fradd found his path. Additionally, discover valuable advice on building a supportive team and the importance of engaging directly with the community.

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Questions Covered:

02:00 – Trent Horn’s origin story

29:00 – How Matt Fradd became an apologist

35:00 – Tips for becoming an apologist

40:00 – How Trent met Laura

42:50 – Tip Two: Build a team around you

49:10 – Tip 3: Get in the trenches

“Why Does It Take So Long to Become Catholic?” This question opens a discussion on the intricacies of the Catholic initiation process. Other topics include the concerns of a Jewish individual raised atheist who loves Jesus but hesitates to join the Church, and how Catholics can defend their faith without being apologists.

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Questions Covered:

02:29 – Why is the process to become Catholic so long?

14:13 – I’m Jewish but I was raised atheist. I love Jesus but I’m afraid to go to the Church.

29:14 – I struggle with defending the faith. How should a Catholic defend the faith without needing to be an apologist?

42:01 – Regarding Papal Infallibility in Vatican 1. What historical documents affirm this doctrine?

47:45 – I’m joining OCIA because of the Church fathers and apostolic succession. Do Episcopalian have apostolic succession?

49:58 – I’m reading the Early Church Father and I’m not Catholic because I’m trying to figure what my next step is.

“What keeps young people from going to Mass?” This question opens a discussion on the challenges faced by the younger generation in engaging with their faith. Other topics include the need for Vatican II, concerns about social dynamics in church communities, and the experiences of recent converts starting young adult groups.

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Questions Covered:

06:09 – What keeps young people from going to Mass?

17:14 – What was the need for Vatican 2?

29:05 – I’ve been trying to go to Mass but the people are weird and lack social awareness. Will I have friends if I join?

40:02 – I’m non-Denom. How can I be sure the Catholic faith didn’t make a change that led it off track?

49:23 – Recent convert. I started a YA group at my parish.

“Is Raphael lying to Tobias?” This question delves into the intriguing moment in Tobit where Raphael identifies himself in a way that raises doubts about honesty. Additionally, the discussion touches on the unique role of Peter in relation to the keys of the kingdom, the Ethiopian Bible, and the biblical foundations for Vatican II, showcasing a rich exploration of faith and scripture.

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Questions Covered:

04:13 – I was reading Tobit 5 where Raphael appears to Tobias and Tobias doesn’t recognize him as an angel. In v11 he asks what tribe he’s from, and Raphael replies saying he’s one of Tobias’ relatives. What’s going on here? It sounds like an angel is lying to Tobias.

16:14 – I’m a catechumen and kind of between Orthodoxy and Catholicism right now. When Jesus gives the keys to Peter, later in that chapter he gave the rest of the apostles to ability to bind and loose. Catholics say that they keys give the pope the ability to bind and loose, but if the rest of the apostles have that, what makes Peter unique?

28:43 – What do you know about the Ethiopian bible and the books of Enoch?

33:08 – What recommendations do you have to get a Catholic typological understanding of the bible?

42:23 – Is the scripture materially sufficient for salvation?

52:45 – What are the biblical bases for Vatican II and becoming modern?