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“Why don’t we see more of the charismatic gifts in the Catholic Church?” This question opens a discussion that also touches on the nature of original sin and God’s relationship with evil, as well as addressing concerns about Pope Vigilius and responses to objections regarding God’s presence. The conversation provides clarity on these diverse theological topics.

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Questions Covered:

03:18 – Why don’t I see more of the charismatic gifts in the Catholic Church?

11:09 – Discussion with Non-denom Sister. Thinks Jesus was not free from original sin and God created evil. Looking for Bible focused responses for the idea that God is completely incompatible with sin.

19:00 – Did Pope Vigilius go against earlier popes in the 3 chapter controversy.

29:25 – An orthodox objection. What’s a good response to the idea that we only see God in his energies.

34:00 – How do I speak about the Catholic Faith to my friends and family who say Catholicism is too complicated?

46:14 – If I become Catholic, do I need a new name?

“How do I explain that Jesus is God?” This question leads to a discussion on the nature of Christ and the Trinity, while also addressing related topics such as the historical disagreements between Catholics and Orthodox on the canon of scriptures and the evolving emphasis on Mary in the Church. Additional questions touch on interfaith relationships and early church governance.

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Questions Covered:

03:35 – When did Catholics and Orthodox begin to disagree on the canon of scriptures?

15:00 – Why don’t we hear anything about Mary? It seems like the Church has much more emphasis on her now than in early church?

24:28 – How do I explain to my family members that Jesus is God?

35:20 – My son is dating a Ukrainian Orthodox girl. Are they in line with the Roman catholic church? Can you give me 3 similarities and differences between the two?

42:46 – I’m Not Trinitarian because Jesus has a proper name, the Father has a proper name. But the Holy Spirit does not have a proper name.

47:47 – Was there more of a democracy of bishops in the early church? I don’t want to jump into a system similar to Mormonism again.

“Can salvation happen outside the Church?” This question opens a discussion on the Catholic understanding of salvation, addressing concerns from Protestants about Church teachings. Other topics include navigating a past as a Protestant while exploring Catholicism and the reasoning behind Paul’s letter to the Romans despite Peter’s presence in the city.

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Questions Covered:

02:23 – I have many protestants tell me that they would never become Catholic because the Church teaches salvation outside the Church.

11:38 – I became Protestant in 2021 and am now looking into Catholicism. How do I process my past life?

22:10 – If Peter was in Rome then why did Paul write the letter to the Romans?

34:57 – Do Christian who are hostile to the Catholic Church still have invincible ignorance?

“How Could Mary ascend to heaven?” This question leads to a discussion about the implications of Jesus’ words in John 3:13 regarding who has ascended to heaven. The conversation also touches on the scriptural basis for the communion of saints, the Church’s stance on marriage for the infertile, and the complexities of indulgences.

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Questions Covered:

03:00 – Mary’s bodily assumption doesn’t make sense because Jesus says in John 3:13, “No one has ascended up to heaven, but he who descended from heaven, the Son of Man.” If no man has ascended into heaven, wouldn’t that include the Blessed Virgin Mary?

07:23 – Where do we find the communion of saints in scripture?

14:22 – Is it true that a person who is infertile cannot get married in the Catholic Church?

19:09 – I cannot wrap my mind around indulgences.

31:17 – How do I defend Jesus and the accusations that he was a fraud?

46:11 – Why do we profess in the Nicene Creed that the power of the Holy Spirit made Jesus incarnate not the power of the Son?

51:36 – Are we called to suffer or do we ask the saints to relieve our suffering?

“What is the Catholic Church?” This question opens a discussion about the Church’s identity and mission, while also addressing how to navigate family dynamics when dealing with issues like homosexuality. Additional topics include the challenges of engaging with an evangelical perspective on the Catholic Church and fostering relationships with family members who hold anti-Catholic views.

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Questions Covered:

06:45 – What is the Catholic Church?

13:48 – How do I deal with family who is fully immersed in homosexuality?

28:57 – I’m evangelical. The premise that the Church that Jesus founded was the Roman Catholic Church is false.

49:07 – My mom is a evangelical, former Catholic and anti-Cathoic. How do I bridge that gap and have a relationship with her?