#12184 What Really Happens in Purgatory? And All Questions Purgatory Related - Karlo Broussard
How long do souls stay in purgatory? Can they meet their guardian angel? Is it okay to ask them to pray for you? We explore Catholic teaching on purgatory—its duration, biblical references, and the mystery of hope beyond purification.
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Questions Covered:
03:52 – Length of time in purgatory. How do we know how long we’ll be in purgatory?
08:46 – When you’re in purgatory do you get to meet your guardian angel?
29:29 – What does Philippians 2:10 mean? Is ‘under the earth’ a reference to purgatory?
34:06 – My father died 10 years ago. What happens to the indulgences I offer for him if no longer in purgatory and in heaven?
36:40 – I’ve heard of Purgatory as described as hell but with the hope of heaven. Is this accurate?
42:27 – I praise God, thank God and give my intentions for those in purgatory. I make a deal with those souls to pray for me when they get to heaven. Is this okay to do?
51:42 – If God can save infants who are not baptized, then why does he extend this grace to everyone through purgatory?
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#12183 If Jesus Paid for Our Sins, Why Do Catholics Believe in Purgatory? - Karlo Broussard
If Christ’s death paid the full price for our sins, why do Catholics still teach purgatory? In this episode, we break down common objections using Scripture and tradition—explaining why purgatory isn’t a rejection of Christ’s sacrifice, but a deepening of its transformative power.
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Questions Covered:
05:42 – Where is “purgatory” in the Bible?
12:50 – Catholics appeal to 1 Corinthians 3:11-15 for purgatory. But Paul doesn’t say the person is tested by fire. Rather, he teaches “works” are tested by fire.
16:52 – Catholics appeal to Jesus’ teaching about the unforgivable sin not being forgiven in this age or in the age to come in Matthew 12:32. But all Jesus meant by this is that the unpardonable sin is never forgiven, as Mark’s version makes clear in 3:29.
22:10 – Does the doctrine of purgatory contradict the Bible’s teaching on the immediacy of heaven after death (“to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord”)?
29:30 – Didn’t Jesus tell the thief on the cross, “Today you will be with me in paradise”? Doesn’t that disprove purgatory?
35:40 – Doesn’t the Bible teach that there are only two eternal destinies: heaven or hell?
39:55 – Didn’t Jesus’ death on the cross fully pay for all our sins? Why would additional purification be needed?
48:34 – Isn’t the idea of purgatory a denial of justification by faith alone?
49:55 – Why would a loving God punish believers after death if they’re already saved?
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#12182 Where Did the Liturgical Reforms After Vatican II Really Come From? - Tim Staples
Many Catholics read the Vatican II documents and wonder: where are the reforms we see today? We explore what the Council actually said, how those ideas were implemented, and also dive into Marian theology and questions about spiritual warfare.
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Questions Covered:
15:36 – Who were Mary’s parents? Did she have a natural birth? Did she have original sin?
29:36 – I’m new to the Church. Is studying spiritual warfare making me a target for demonic attacks?
41:54 – I read the documents of Vatican 2. I don’t see a lot of the liturgical reforms. Where did they come from?
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#12181 Must Priests Break the Seal of Confession Under New Laws? - Colin Donovan
A new law in Washington state requires priests to report abuse heard in confession—can civil law override the sacred seal? We explore Church teaching, legal precedent, and why this issue matters for Catholics everywhere, along with insights on forgiveness, tradition, and spiritual healing.
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Questions Covered:
13:16 – If God said all creation is good, were there predators and prey from the beginning?
16:44 – How do I get over being hurt from my local Catholic Church? Sorry i put up the wrong fader at first.
20:54 – How do I better explain why can’t women be priests?
28:49 – I’ve been forgiven in confession for hurting others. My heart still yearns to be forgiven from them. Some are living and some are deceased. Is it ok to feel this way?
33:27 – I’m a new Catholic. What do you recommend I read more about traditions of the Church that I didn’t cover in OCIA?
43:44 – On Friday the governor of Washington signed a law that priests will be required to report child abuse revealed during confession. Isn’t this already settled law?
51:34 – What is your best argument against the essence/energies distinction as proposed by Gregory Palamas?
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#12180 How Do We Know Jesus Is Eternal and Fully God and Fully Man? - Tim Staples
From Scripture to early Church doctrine, we examine the foundation of Christ’s divinity and humanity. This episode also covers the biblical use of YHWH vs. Elohim, proper burial attire, and how the Bible was compiled.
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Questions Covered:
01:49 – When do they go from using the name YHWH to Elohim?
21:58 – How do we know that Jesus is eternal and fully God and fully human?
32:18 – What is appropriate for dressing a deceased person?
36:50 – How do we understand Ephesians 2:8-9 in light James 2:24?
47:58 – How were all the books of the bible compiled?
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