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“Can the Church decide who goes to heaven?” This question opens a discussion on the Church’s role in salvation, alongside varied topics such as the faith of the Oriental Orthodoxy and the implications of attending Mass. The conversation also touches on explaining the Eucharist to non-Catholics and the belief in justification by faith alone.

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Questions Covered:

03:32 – I am convinced of the faith of the Oriental Orthodoxy.

22:50 – I don’t think that the Catholic church should be able to decide who goes to heaven or hell. I also think that Catholic teaching of attending Mass is damning people to hell.

41:09 – How do I explain Luke 22:19 (in remembrance) as it relates to the eucharist to my dad who isn’t Catholic.

47:50 – I believe in justification on Faith alone.

“How Does John 6 Point to the Eucharist ?” This question opens a discussion on addressing misconceptions about Catholicism, including a friend’s assertion about the Church’s appearance. The conversation also touches on the interpretation of John 6:63 and its implications for understanding the Eucharist, providing a well-rounded exploration of faith and scripture.

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Questions Covered:

0:01 – Responding to Giant Pope Leo Statue

11:49 – My friend said the Catholic church looks satanic. How can I respond?

35:16 – I studied a structure of John 6:63 is referring to 51-57 reveals to respond to them rather than the Catholic Eucharist.

“Can Orthodox and Catholics unite?” This episode addresses the complexities of unity between these two traditions, including the role of Eastern Catholics in bridging the divide. Other questions explore the interpretation of Isaiah 22:19-22 regarding the papacy, and the implications of differing sacramental views in mixed-faith families.

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Questions Covered:

00:43 – Questions on Orthodoxy and objections to Orthodoxy

01:47 – What does unity actually look like within the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox? How did it look before any schism? I feel like Eastern Catholics will be key to breaking the schism.

06:53 – One child is raising his family in the Latin rite and the other in Greek Orthodox; my son’s family was advised not to go to my granddaughter’s Greek Orthodox baptism because it wouldn’t really be bearing witness to a true sacrament—what do you think of that?

14:15 – How do the Orthodox interpret Isaiah 22:19-22 in the context of the papacy?

20:33 – Would you recommend young men such as me to read this newly published Orthodox Christian Bible, or should I have a spiritual director to guide me through it; and how much authority should I look into the Catechism when reading it?

41:02 – For a fellow who’s been divorced and remarried, what is the argument for Roman Catholicism over an Orthodox Church that would accept him and still give him valid sacraments and not have him explode his whole life?

52:30 – Is there a possibility for a reunion with Greek Orthodoxy but allow the differences to remain, in light of the 2007 Ravenna document?

“What documents challenge papal primacy?” This episode addresses key texts cited by Orthodox Christians and the Catholic responses to them. Additionally, the discussion touches on the filioque controversy, examining scriptural support and insights from the Church Fathers, as well as the differences between Oriental Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism.

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Questions Covered:

02:24 – What are the documents Orthodox quote against papal primacy, and what is the Catholic response?

09:09 – Have these documents led to any steps toward reunification with the Eastern Orthodox?

12:52 – Are there any verses that we can point to that support our view for the filioque?

15:44 – What about the Fathers? Are there anything from the Church Fathers that support the filioque?

17:45 – What’s the difference between Oriental Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism, and how do I explain the difference between what she believes in Christology and what we believe?

23:09 – Why do we Catholics allow the Eastern Orthodox churches to own the Orthodox label when Catholics are most literally Orthodox Christians?

29:11 – I see so many priests living lives of privilege, and as a young man I’m having difficulty reconciling what I read and what I see.

42:34 – If the very least all Eastern Orthodox say that the bishop of Rome was the first among equals, doesn’t that show a certain level of historic primacy?

“Should we raise hands during the Our Father?” This question leads to a discussion on liturgical practices, including a recent directive from Bishop Samples regarding hand gestures. Other topics include how to address apostolic arguments with non-denominational Christians and the complexities of honoring priests and bishops despite personal grievances.

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Questions Covered:

01:55 – Bishop Samples diocese says people need to stop extending their hands during the “Our Father.”

13:56 – How do I talk about the apostolic argument when talking to non-denominational?

21:16 – What if you get mad at a priest or bishop who is less than honorable? Do you have to honor them? How can you justify following them?

37:37 – I had a bad experience with a bishop and I know we are not allowed talking bad about them. But what do you do in a situation where a priest or bishop treats us individually badly?

46:50 – What is the scriptural basis for confession to a priest?