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“Why is it necessary to follow the Church’s sexual ethics?” This question opens a discussion on the Church’s role in personal morality, addressing concerns about authority and its relevance in private life. Other topics include the differing views on birth control among Protestants and the canonical processes for those engaged in SSPX chapels.

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Questions Covered:

03:44 – Why is it necessary to follow the Church Sexual ethics? Why is the Church in my bedroom?

13:47 – Why don’t protestants think birth control is immoral?

29:16 – I got engaged in February and I am a parishioner of an SSPX chapel. I do not have schismatic intent and wondering if there is a canonical process for a situation like mine?

36:40 – To get conversation going I play trivia with people. I ask them about the last supper, then proceed to ask about the last breakfast and last lunch. Do you think this is a good approach to evangelize?

43:50 – How do we know the apostles gave their authority to their successors?

“Why trust God when He doesn’t answer prayers?” This question opens a discussion on faith and hope amidst silence. Other topics include guidance for those entering Catholicism and the challenges of parenting after separation, as well as navigating personal barriers in pursuing God’s work. Each question reflects the complexities of faith in everyday life.

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Questions Covered:

02:00 – Why should we have faith in God’s promises when he often doesn’t answer our prayers?

16:12 – I’m on my way to becoming Catholic. I have a desire to get into apologetics. Not sure how I listen to God through this. Advice?

30:03 – My wife has left me and 3 kids. Am I leading astray by guiding them to pray and hope that mom will return?

36:23 – I want to continue the work God started in me but every time I start working towards it, barriers always come up. What do you recommend I do?

39:54 – What do you think of Phil. 1:6 in light of our journey from start to finish?

Despite declining fertility rates, many young individuals still hold onto these aspirations of parenthood. Some find this shocking. Additionally, the discussion touches on what Pope Leo might consider for his next encyclical, highlighting the evolving nature of family and faith in contemporary society.

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Questions Covered:

03:45 – Even as Fertility Rates Drop, Young Still Aspire to Partnership and Parenthood, UN Report Shows

28:35 – What Should Pope Leo Do for His Next Encyclical?

“Does the world really need more silence?” This question opens a discussion on the importance of quiet in our lives, alongside insights on navigating rudeness in an increasingly digital age. The conversation also touches on the surprising stance of Catholic Answers regarding piano and the implications of Norway’s near ban on AI in elementary schools.

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Questions Covered:

02:15 – Does the world really need more silence?

16:00 – How Not to Be Rude in 2026

34:55 – Catholic Answers Comes Out Against Piano

49:00 – Norway Imposes Near Ban on AI in Elementary School

“What did the early church believe about the Eucharist?” This question opens a discussion on foundational beliefs, while also addressing the serious implications of Church teaching on moral responsibilities, such as the obligation to care for those in need, and the perceived disparities in how the Church treats traditional versus liberal interpretations of faith.

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Questions Covered:

01:45 – What did the early church believe about the Eucharist?

16:23 – The Catechism says it’s a mortal sin to let a child die of starvation if you have the financial means to feed them. I don’t know anyone who does this. Is this really Church teaching?

32:40 – Why does it seem that the Church is coming down unfairly on those who hold a more orthodox/traditional stance of church teaching and allows those who take a more liberal take on the faith run freely?