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“How did the Church Fathers teach about the Eucharist?” The early Church Fathers provided profound insights into Jesus’ real presence in the Eucharist, even during His earthly ministry, as seen at the Last Supper. Additionally, the discussion touches on the diversity among the Fathers and their perceived radicalism compared to modern interpretations, as well as the relationship between the Fathers and the Protestant Reformers.

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Questions Covered:

12:30 – How did the Church Fathers explain Jesus’ real presence in the Eucharist when Jesus was still alive (like at the Last Supper)?

24:00 – In the early centuries of Christianity there seems to be a great diversity of persons among the Church fathers, and that got lost somewhere along the line in the West. It seems like the Fathers were a bit more radical, then they became a bit more “clean cut.” I feel like the modern Church could use a bit more of that original radicalism. What do you think?

33:18 – It seems like the Church Fathers were so obviously Catholic. Did the Protestant Reformers just ignore them?

44:15 – What is your opinion on why the Church Fathers are so ignored by modern Protestants?

49:45 – The Church Fathers can be surprisingly easy to read, and they are great teachers.

“Does Jesus allow divorce for adultery?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of marriage and fidelity in the light of faith. Other topics include the implications of same-sex attraction in cases of infidelity, personal stories of healing after infidelity, and the challenges faced by those in long-term marriages affected by past divorces.

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Questions Covered:

01:40 – Does Jesus permit divorce in cases of adultery?

29:03 – What if the adultery was happening with a person of the same sex? Would the fact that the person is gay make it an illicit marriage?

33:15 – I have experienced infidelity. My husband and I have been getting help in saving our marriage. I just want to give hope and encouragement to others who might be struggling.

44:31 – I’ve been married for 31 years. My husband had been married before and was divorced (adultery played a part on both sides). They thought they were divorced, but there was a clerical error, so we just found out they are still married. We have been living as roommates for 15 years. Can I leave him?

49:50 – My husband was unfaithful in the beginning of our marriage but God turned it around and our marriage is so much stronger because of it now.

“Is there salvation outside the Church?” This question leads to a discussion on the Church’s teachings, including why the understanding shifted after Vatican II. Other topics include the implications of divorce and remarriage for becoming Catholic, the Protestant perspective on Mary, and how to engage with a new Mormon neighbor about the faith.

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Questions Covered:

01:48 – I’m a traditional Catholic who goes to an FSSP Mass. Why did the Church always teach there’s no salvation outside the Church until they changed in at Vatican II?

16:23 – Doesn’t divorce and remarriage preclude a person from becoming Catholic? Someone could just go to the Orthodox Church and get the Eucharist there.

29:00 – Why are Protestants so against Mary?

40:30 – I have a new Mormon neighbor. Any tips on how I can engage him about the faith? And what topics might I be prepared to discuss with him?

“How should Catholics respond to non-Catholics?” This episode addresses the essential question every Catholic should be prepared to answer, while also tackling how to engage with friends from different faith backgrounds, the role of faith in salvation, and the Church’s teaching on indulgences.

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Questions Covered:

03:18 – What’s the one question every Catholic should be ready to answer?

16:33 – My grandparents are JWs. A friend is a Oneness Pentecostal. What would be the best way to convince them to become Catholic?

29:30 – I am a member of a baptist Church, but I am also in OCIA. How should I respond to friends to ask why be Catholic — isn’t faith in Jesus enough?

39:40 – I am moving to the deep south. How can I be prepared to defend the faith there where there are not a lot of Catholics?

44:41 – Why does the Church offer plenary indulgences when one of the conditions is complete detachment from venial sin, and nobody can really know if they have attained that? Doesn’t the Church have a responsibility to equip people to know when they have attained the indulgence?

“Can salvation be conditional?” This question opens a discussion on the Catholic understanding of salvation in relation to mortal sin and good works, contrasting it with Protestant views. Other topics include the perceived contradictions in church teachings from the council of Ephesus, and the implications of church discipline regarding family members with same-sex attraction.

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Questions Covered:

01:56 – Struggling with the view of Salvation. How does the protestant view of salvation contradict and make sense with the view of a Catholic that there is mortal sin and venial sin and salvation is conditional and how does it tie in good works?

12:49 – Believes the Catholic church contradicted the council of Ephesus…( his sources: Isaiah 19, and counsel of Ephesus and council of Chalcedon. Does not understand the connection between Christology regarding Isaiah 19 and prophecy on the church.)

31:09 – Is in OCIA- What does church teaching have to do with cutting family members off due to sexual orientation. Can people enact church discipline? Her understanding that only a church body can do that not people individually.

44:28 – John 6 is used in favor of the Catholic view of the Eucharist. However he is unsure of this. And would contend that John 6 is an argument against the Catholic view of the Eucharist.