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“Is God good if a boy feels like a girl?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of identity and divine creation. Other topics include navigating friendships after expressing disagreement with same-sex marriage, the Church’s training for priests to support same-sex attracted individuals, and the impact of hormones on mental health.

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Questions Covered:

10:00 – Is a boy who says he “feels like a girl” or vice-versa basically saying God is not good at creating?

18:33 – I had a friend who I learned who was going to marry another man. I told him I couldn’t go to the wedding. Because of this I learned a bunch of my friends are gay and they are now mad at me. How can I make amends with them?

33:15 – What kind of training is the Church giving priests to minister to same-sex attracted people? When I was in high school (60+ years ago) the priest wouldn’t even talk to me.

36:50 – Does the use of hormones in contraception and in our food have an effect on mental health?

48:25 – I’m all about inclusion and acceptance. What has helped me is that when I notice the haters, I ask them “imagine if a woman’s brain went into your body and your brain went into her body. And then the doctor asks you what gender are you.” That makes people think.

“Where are sacraments in the Bible?” This question opens a discussion on the biblical foundations of Catholicism, including the presence of sacraments. Other topics include the meaning behind the phrase “take it to the foot of the cross,” the role of Cardinals in Scripture, and how logic can support the papacy.

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Questions Covered:

02:35 – If Catholicism is in the Bible, where do you see the sacraments in the bible?

10:15 – I hear a lot of Protestants use say “take it to the foot of the cross and lay it down.” What exactly does that mean and does it square with Catholicism?

12:45 – I’m a recent convert. I have not been successful in convincing my friends and family about the Catholic Church. How do I convince them that it matters to belong to the Catholic Church as opposed to another church.

19:40 – Where do we find Cardinals in the Bible?

31:30 – Can we prove Catholicism and the papacy just by using logic and reason? How can people condemn the Church with the bible if the Church canonized the bible?

40:25 – Sin clouds our mind and makes it harder for us to express our true free will. Mary was protected from sin so always had the clearest use of her free will. If God desired all of us to go to Heaven, why didn’t he give us the same grace he gave to Mary?

44:53 – Former Catholic, looking into Orthodoxy… What is some proof for the papacy?

“Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation?” This question opens a discussion on the essential role of baptism in the Catholic faith, addressing concerns such as whether a Catholic father can baptize his children without the mother’s consent and what God is doing during the baptismal rite. Other topics include the Church’s acceptance of baptisms from some Protestant denominations and the differences between sprinkling and immersion.

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Questions Covered:

02:29 – Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation?

06:40 – Can a father who is Catholic get his children baptized without the consent of the mother?

08:05 – Since baptism is not just a symbol, what exactly is God doing at baptism?

15:20 – Why does the Church accept baptisms in some protestant churches

18:10 – What is the Catholic view on sprinkling vs immersion, and also on the formula (in Jesus’ name vs the trinitarian formula)?

41:30 – I grew up Catholic and have been Catholic my whole life, but I don’t have any proof that I am baptized. Should I get baptized? I’m kind of worried that maybe I was never baptized.

47:20 – Was John the Baptist’s baptism from God or from man?

52:00 – My granddaughter is being raised in a non-denom church. They are going to let her choose to be baptized when she turns seven. Should I be worried about the state of her soul before she is baptized?

“Why are we guilty of the sin of Adam and Eve?” This question opens a discussion on original sin and its implications for humanity. The episode also addresses the introduction of the “Once Saved Always Saved” concept, clarifies the authority of papal documents regarding salvation, and explores the challenges faced by a divorced Catholic seeking to return to the faith.

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Questions Covered:

04:25 – Why Are We Guilty of the Sin of Adam and Eve?

12:13 – How did the idea of Once Saved Always Saved get introduced into the world?

19:02 – Regarding Papal documents that say shedding blood for Christ won’t get you into heaven unless one submits to the pontiff. I’ve heard it argued that protestants are, loosely, under his authority but that feels more like a technicality rather than a development of doctrine. Can you help clarify?

29:05 – How is a fallen away Catholic who is divorced but wants to begin practicing the faith again supposed to live?

34:45 – Revelation 19:9 talks about the true things of God. Does that imply there are also bad things of God?

41:30 – I’m a Baptist. How is dogma viewed in Catholicism? Why are they required for salvation and why not treat them like some Marian apparitions where the Church allows the belief but doesn’t require it?

“How do I defend the Trinity?” This question leads to a discussion on the eternal subordination of the Son and how to address claims of heresy. Additionally, the episode touches on where the Church Fathers sourced their Hebrew scriptures, the need for ecclesiastical permission in fictional scenarios, and the Catholic perspective on lying.

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Questions Covered:

01:50 – Where did the Church Fathers get their copies of the Hebrew scriptures?

12:00 – How do I best defend the Trinity against someone who calls it heresy specifically in regards to eternal subordination of the son?

21:00 – Would the ghostbusters need ecclesiastical permission to do what they did in the movies?

28:58 – Is it ever ok to lie from the Catholic perspective?

35:40 – When did it become a custom for religious people to change their names?

42:15 – Does Romans 4 (particularly Romans 4:5) conflict with Catholicism’s doctrines faith, works, and a love?

52:45 – What is the church’s position on simulation theory?