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“Is God okay with abortion?” This question leads to a discussion on the moral implications of suffering, including a case of a child born with severe neurological disorders and the decisions made by parents and doctors. The conversation also touches on the role of state voting in abortion laws, highlighting the complexities surrounding this sensitive topic.

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Questions Covered:

05:30 – “God sacrificed His only Son, so obviously He is ok with abortion. What do you say to that?

14:40 – There was a child born in Amsterdam with a great deal of suffering and profound neurological disorder. Parents and doctors agreed, and killed the child. How do you address that?

21:50 – I think the states should be able to vote on abortion.

This episode delves into the significance of the Eucharist in Catholic faith, addressing questions about its role in adoration and the nature of belief. Additional topics include the importance of faith in daily life and how to approach doubts regarding the sacraments, providing a comprehensive view of these essential aspects of Catholicism.

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“Why Not Call on Jesus Directly for Miracles??” This question opens a discussion on the role of Jesus in the context of miracles, as seen in the case of Fulton Sheen. The conversation also touches on the evolution of Church dogmas and their implications, as well as the challenges faced by those considering conversion to Catholicism, including practices like receiving Communion.

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Questions Covered:

00:30 – Joe’s visit to St Louis for the Beatification of Fulton Sheen

11:35 – You posted a short on Fulton Sheen and the miracle attributed to him. Why would those people not call on Jesus for that?

22:30 – There are dogmas that are binding now that weren’t in the early Church. How do we make that intellectual leap of that being ok?

35:38 – I’m looking to convert from Traditional Confessional Lutheranism. The Catholic churches in my are don’t allow the lay people to drink from the chalice. That’s what’s holding me back from Catholicism.

52:41 – is it intellectually honest to read the gospel into every other book of the bible?

“Is doubt normal in OCIA?” Many individuals experience uncertainty and anxiety during their faith journey. This episode also addresses the authority of the Church in determining the canon, the nature of purgatory in relation to earthly time, and the interpretation of the Old Testament in light of God’s love.

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Questions Covered:

01:40 – I’m in OCIA. I’m committed to joining but is it normal for doubts and anxiety to cloud the mind?

15:25 – How is the argument for the authority of the church in deciding the canon not circular?

29:00 – How does time in purgatory work in relation to time on earth?

41:45 – Do we take the Old Testament literally? My non-Catholic friend can’t believe that a loving God would allow those horrible things to happen?

51:06 – Is there a line where prayer to the saints can become sinful?

“How do Catholics worship?” This question opens a discussion on the role of statues, saints, and the God in Catholic practice. Other topics include addressing concerns about differing views of Jesus with Protestant influences, the relationship between Catholic priests and Protestant outreach, and the significance of praying to saints.

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Questions Covered:

02:01 – My family is protestant and my wife is being influenced by online protestant like TacoTalks who claim that Catholics preach a different Jesus. How do I respond?

15:10 – Why do most Catholics priests reject the idea of partnering with Protestants in reaching students in secular schools?

29:28 – Why do Catholics bow down and pray to statues? Is the pope infallible?

34:15 – I’m Protestant because I question the praying to saints.

50:20 – I’m in OCIA. I was raised as a Jehovah’s Witness and had a hard time with images. How do I go about finding a rosary?