#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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#12467 What Does the Church Say About Psychedelics? - Steve Kramp
“What does the Church say about psychedelics?” This question opens a discussion on the Catholic perspective regarding the use of psychedelics, touching on their justification and the intriguing connection some claim exists between psychedelics and creativity. Additionally, the conversation delves into the nature of the entities encountered during such experiences.
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Questions Covered:
01:00 – What does the Catholic Church say about psychedelics?
35:50 – How can the use of psychedelics be justified?
37:57 – What’s the supposed link between creativity and taking psychedelics?
45:15 – Who are the entities we’re encountering?
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#12466 Why Do We Need the Apostles, Mary, and the Saints? – Why Aren’t You Catholic? - Joe Heschmeyer
“Why do we need the apostles?” This episode explores the vital role of the apostles in our faith, along with questions about the necessity of praying to Mary and the saints, and how to address concerns about the relationship between Catholics and Jesus. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on these important topics and more.
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Questions Covered:
05:25 – My co-worker asked: Why do we even need the apostles?
15:41 – I’m in OCIA but I’m having trouble with Mary and the saints. To be Catholic do we need to pray to Mary and the saints?
20:30 – How do I respond to the claim that Catholics focus on religion and don’t have a relationship with Jesus?
43:15 – I just returned to the Faith and my son isn’t Catholic. How do I explain F.r James Martin giving the sacraments to two gay men?
52:00 – I’m coming into the Church. What does ‘confessing your sins to one another’ mean? My non-Catholic uncle raised the objection?
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