#12284 How Could Original Sin Passed Down Through Evolution? Mary and Saints - Joe Heschmeyer
“How is original sin passed down through evolution?” This episode explores the intersection of faith and science, addressing questions like how to respond to claims about Mary and Jesus in Revelation 12, and whether enjoying earthly pleasures contradicts the call to be a saint. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on these important topics and more.
Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here
Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com
Questions Covered:
02:54 – How is the original sin passed down within the framework of evolution?
11:12 – My husband is not Catholic. He took issue with Rev. 12 and claimed that it cannot be Mary and Jesus. He said that it was all false. How can I respond?
14:35 – Is there any contradiction in enjoying earthly pleasures like watching football and playing cards and fulfilling the call of being a saint?
24:28 – Can the devil have power over people after death? Is there any benefit for having masses said for people we can assume are already in heaven?
31:50 – Siying’s conversion story
35:51 – I just joined the Church. I know there is a 1 hour fast before communion. Can we drink coffee?
37:40 – If my friends don’t know Church teaching or misconceptions, but love God, what are they responsible for?
45:01 – Why did Mary have to be sinless and why do we have to follow that line of thinking?
52:06 – What’s the historical doctrinal development of transubstantiation and what does substance actually mean?
-------- Â
--------
#12283 What Did the Early Church Say About Mary, Her Assumption, and More - William Albrecht
“What did the Early Church say about Mary?” In this episode, we explore the significance of Mary in early Christianity, addressing questions about her extraordinary nature, the evidence for her Assumption beyond Revelation, and the historical context of groups like the Pelagianists who downplayed her role. Tune in for a rich discussion on these pivotal topics.
Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here
Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com
Questions Covered:
03:00 – What did the Early Church say about Mary?
13:01 – Was Mary ordinary and made extraordinary because of her actions or was she extraordinary from the beginning? Does Simeon’s prophecy that the hearts of many would be revealed mean she would hear all of our prayers?
18:30 – Besides the book of Revelation, what other evidence for the Assumption of Mary?
22:30 – I’m reading St. Louis de Monforte, and he mentions a group who didn’t care to talk about Mary. I think it was the Pelagianists. What happened to them and their denial of her?
29:51 – I was taught that ever since the flood there was no evil seed. And that sin was passed on through man seed in conception. How can the Catholic Church claim she was preserved from sin if she was conceived through ordinary means?
41:38 – To what extent did Mary know about the sufferings that Jesus would endure at the passion?
45:55 – Can we accept the apparition of Our Lady of La Salette or did the later issues with the children taint the whole message?
50:19 – How do we refute the Protestant claim that the title Queen of Heaven is not of a pagan goddess from the Old Testament?
-------- Â
--------
#12282 Can Non-Catholics Receive Communion? The Role of Peter… - Karlo Broussard
“Can non-Catholics receive Communion?” This episode explores the nuances of this question while also addressing topics such as the inclusion of the apocrypha in the canon, the Church’s approach to blending faith with different cultures, and the authorship of the Acts of the Apostles. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important issues.
Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here
Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com
Questions Covered:
02:05 – I’m LDS. How do you justify including the apocrypha in the canon?
05:45 – How does the Church justify mixing the faith with foreign cultures?
11:40 – What is your view on the authorship of Acts of the Apostles? Act 2:1-11 What was the atmosphere in the room on Pentecost?
17:43 – How do I explain to a Protestant why they can’t receive communion in a Catholic Church?
23:33 – How do you really know God is real?
32:47 – how do protestants ignore the obvious verse in the New Testament where Jesus says Peter is the rock?
37:10 – When a non-Catholic attends mass, can the person receive a blessing?
44:25 – What exactly happens at a consecration? When the priest consecrates the host, what do believe is the range for consecration? Can the host be across the room for it to be validly consecrated?
50:02 – How do I learn to properly read the Bible?
-------- Â
--------
#12281 How Do We Know Indulgences Are Valid? Authority and Saints - Karlo Broussard
“How do we know indulgences are valid?” This episode explores the authority behind indulgences and the merits of saints, while also addressing questions about responding to critiques of Church scandals, the meaning of Christ’s words on the cross, and the practice of bowing to statues. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics.
Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here
Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com
Questions Covered:
17:06 – How do we know we have the authority to apply the merits of the saint in indulgences?
22:47 – I have a lot of protestant family. How do I respond to the valid critiques when it comes to Church scandals?
29:07 – What did our Lord mean when he said It is finished on the cross?
37:10 – Why do Catholics bow to statues since Exodus condemns it?
46:35 – If God gave Mary a special grace in which she still has free will but will always choose Him, why doesn’t God give us that same grace?
-------- Â
--------
#12280 Can We Take Jesus Literally as the Bread of Life? Hell, Mercy, and Saints - Jimmy Akin
“Can we take Jesus literally as the Bread of Life?” This episode explores the nuances of interpreting Jesus’ words, addressing the Protestant claim about literalism and metaphor. Additionally, we delve into the nature of hell and God’s mercy, and discuss how to approach conversations with Protestants regarding the intercession of saints. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration of these important topics.
Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here
Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com
Questions Covered:
07:29 – Protestant claim we shouldn’t take Jesus literally when he says that he is the bread of life because he also says he is a door. What is the best response to this?
15:37 – How do we know that hell is forever and how do we justify God being merciful with that reality being taken into consideration?
23:26 – What angle can we use when talking to protestants when discussing the intercession of the saints. It seems like they get hung up on the ‘praying to’ wording.
35:21 – Since Jesus is omniscient and omnipotent, did that take away from his suffering?
43:46 – Why is it uncommon to pray to Old Testament saints?
47:16 – I’ve heard it said that the reason Satan fell was because he knew God would become man. Wouldn’t this imply that Satan has some kind of foreknowledge?
USA