#12478 Who Thought the Eucharist Was Just Symbolic? Early Church Beliefs and Transubstantiation (ENCORE) - Joe Heschmeyer
“Who Thought the Eucharist Was Just Symbolic? ” This episode delves into the early Church’s beliefs about the Eucharist, exploring questions like the origins of the symbolic view and whether early Church Fathers spoke symbolically. We also tackle the significance of “breaking bread” in the early Church and the implications of transubstantiation.
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Questions Covered:
03:30 – Where did the symbolic view of the Eucharist come from?
05:13 – Didn’t some early Church Fathers speak symbolically about the Eucharist? Doesn’t that challenge the idea of unanimous early belief?
07:30 – Didn’t the disciples fail to object during the Last Supper because they understood Jesus metaphorically?
09:00 – If “breaking bread” was common in the early Church, doesn’t that just suggest a fellowship meal, not a literal body and blood?
15:25 – The Eucharist doesn’t seem to do anything to believers?
20:30 – How Do I Properly Receive the Eucharist?
21:50 – How does transubstantiation actually work—and why does it rely on medieval Aristotelian philosophy rather than Scripture?
29:05 – How do we know that the early Church actually believed in transubstantiation and not just a spiritual or symbolic presence? Why does the Catholic View win out?
35:22 – The priesthood is against going directly to God. We don’t need Earthly priests.
42:20 – Does the Eucharist cause more division than Unity?
48:08 – Is the Eucharist just an adaptation of pagan rituals?
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#12477 Is the Eucharist a Literal Sacrifice or Just Symbolic? Body, Blood, and Sacrifice (ENCORE) - Joe Heschmeyer
“Is the Eucharist a Literal Sacrifice or a Symbolic Act?” This episode delves into the nature of the Eucharist, addressing questions like whether Jesus spoke symbolically when He said, “This is my body,” and how His command to ‘eat my flesh and drink my blood’ aligns with Jewish law. We also explore the implications of Jesus’ words, “Do this in remembrance of me,” and the teachings of the Book of Hebrews.
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Questions Covered:
02:36 – Wasn’t Jesus speaking symbolically when He said, “This is my body”?
15:15 – Wouldn’t Jesus’ command to ‘eat my flesh and drink my blood’ violate Jewish law against consuming blood?
37:25 – Didn’t Jesus say, “Do this in remembrance of me”? Doesn’t that clearly indicate the Eucharist is a memorial, not a literal sacrifice?
40:20 – Doesn’t the Book of Hebrews teach that Christ’s sacrifice was ‘once for all’? How can the Catholic Mass be a true sacrifice without re-sacrificing Christ?
49:00 – Wouldn’t Jesus’ command to ‘eat my flesh’ be cannibalism
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#12476 What Makes Mormons Not Christian? Grace and Disagreement - Joe Heschmeyer
“What makes Mormons not Christian?” This question opens a discussion on the theological distinctions between Mormonism and traditional Christianity. Additionally, the episode addresses how to approach disagreements with church leaders respectfully and suggests passages from Revelation that can enhance understanding of the Mass, along with reflections on grace in relation to Mary.
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Questions Covered:
15:53 – What parts of the book of Revelation could I suggest for my friend to read to better understand the Mass?
28:52 – What makes Mormons not Christian?
39:40 – What is the proper way to disagree with a Priest, Bishop or Pope without risking excommunication?
50:00 – Why wouldn’t God give us the same grace he gave Mary?
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#12475 Do Guardian Angels Influence Non-Believers? Praying to Saints - Joe Heschmeyer
“Do Guardian Angels influence non-believers?” This question opens a discussion on the role of angels in the lives of those who may not share the faith. Additionally, the episode addresses how confident Catholics should be in the belief that John died, the appropriateness of reading scripture during Adoration, and offers a Catholic perspective on praying to saints in light of 1 Timothy 2:5.
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Questions Covered:
25:00 – How confident should Catholics be in the belief that John died?
36:16 – Do Guardian Angels have an influence on the lives of those who don’t believe?
43:17 – Is it proper to read scripture during Adoration?
47:36 – Was the original Thanksgiving Catholic?
52:28 – What is a good Catholic response to 1 Timothy 2:5 for praying to Saints?
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#12474 Why Is Missing Mass a Mortal Sin? – Why Aren’t You Catholic? - Karlo Broussard
“Why is missing Mass a mortal sin?” This question opens a discussion on the gravity of our obligations to God and the Church. Additionally, the episode addresses whether someone who has never heard the Gospel can be saved and explores effective ways to convert without affecting family dynamics. The conversation also touches on the challenges of becoming Catholic and perceptions of morality within the faith.
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Questions Covered:
07:00 – Why is missing Mass a Mortal sin?
20:07 – Can a person who never heard the Gospel be saved. If so, what makes Christianity necessary?
29:10 – What is the most effective way to convert without impacting my family?
43:40 – I am having trouble becoming Catholic because of marriage records.
49:37 – I’m not Catholic because you redefine your morality.
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