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“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?

“Why date John’s Gospel earlier than the modern consensus?” This question opens a discussion on the dating of biblical texts, alongside intriguing inquiries about the identity of Melchizedek and the implications of Genesis 1 regarding the Trinity. Other topics include the reality of dinosaurs in relation to the creation story and the reliability of different biblical texts.

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Questions Covered:

03:40 – Why do you date John’s Gospel earlier than the modern consensus?

17:27 – Gen 1 the Spirit is named and the Father is named but Jesus isn’t. Could the face of the waters be a reference to him?

32:07 – Who was Melchizedek and there an actual order based on him?

40:10 – Are dinosaurs real? Scientists say they lived like 70 million years ago. But that doesn’t seem to work with the creation story in Genesis, where the animals were created after Adam and Eve.

44:57 – In your video on the Ark of the Covenant, you said you believed the Ark was destroyed by the Babylonians. How could they have done that given the story of Uzzah, who just touched it and died?

50:00 – A Protestant told me that the Alexandrian texts of the Bible were not reliable because they were so far away geographically from the origin point that they would have been corrupted. I believe his conclusion was that therefore the King James Version is the only reliable version of the Bible. What do you make of this?

“How do Catholics handle the Eucharist?” This question leads to a discussion on the accommodations for those with gluten allergies. The conversation also touches on the conditions for papal infallibility, including the implications of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, and offers insights on evangelizing those who feel the Church distorts the Gospel.

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Questions Covered:

07:50 – How do Catholics handle the eucharist who has a gluten allergy?

18:00 – When is the pope infallible? When Pope Benedict XVI resigned did he still have infallibility? How does it all work?

24:10 – How can Catholics better evangelize those who think we distort the gospel?

40:00 – How do I become a better Catholic? I just returned to Church about 4 months ago.

“Are some saints better than others?” This question opens a discussion on the unique virtues of saints, while also addressing the journey of conversion for those considering joining the Catholic faith. Additional topics include the importance of knowledge in conversion and the complexities of reunifying with the Orthodox Church regarding apostolic succession.

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Questions Covered:

07:11 – Are some saints better than others at certain things?

30:47 – My husband and I are looking into converting. Should I wait till I know everything about Catholicism before entering?

43:47 – How would it work if we were to reunify with the Orthodox especially regarding apostolic succession since they do not have it through St. Peter?

“When should you receive the Anointing of the Sick?” This question is addressed alongside practical insights for recent converts grappling with Marian dogmas and a discussion on the implications of 2 John 1:1-2 regarding infallibility and sensus fidelium. The episode covers a range of topics relevant to faith and practice.

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Questions Covered:

07:18 – When is it appropriate to receive the anointing of the sick? Can one get it before surgery?

17:30 – What advice would you give to someone who just converted 4 months ago and is really struggling with the Marian dogmas?

41:40 – 2 John 1:1-2 Is this a good argument for infallibility and sensus fidelium?