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“How do you justify replacing Holy Days?” This question leads to a discussion on the evolution of celebrations and supposed connections to pagan roots. Additionally, the conversation touches on how the Catholic Church fulfills the fivefold ministry of Ephesians 4:11 in the absence of the Apostles and explores historical evidence regarding the journeys of Apostles like Peter and John.

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Questions Covered:

04:55 – As a “Primitive Christian,” how do you justify replacing 1st-century Holy Days with modern celebrations that have pagan roots?

29:00 – If Apostles no longer exist, how does the Catholic Church fulfill the fivefold ministry of Ephesians 4:11?

40:12 – Is there historical evidence of where Apostles like Peter and John went to spread Christianity?

45:12 – Are there any early church writings regarding Mary?

“What is the earliest Christian document outside of the Bible?” This question opens a discussion on the foundational texts of Christianity, including insights into early Church Fathers and their teachings. The conversation also touches on the perspectives of early church fathers regarding sola scriptura, the Catholic view on the death penalty in light of Genesis 9:6, and the practice of praying to saints in the early Church.

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Questions Covered:

03:16 – What is the earliest Christian document outside of the Bible?

11:30 – Were there early church fathers that taught sola scriptura? St. Ambrose wrote “how are we to have recourse to things that are not in Holy writ?”

15:09 – How do Catholics view the death penalty as it relates to Genesis 9:6? Why do Catholics not require non-resistance, given that it was taught by the Pre-Nicene Fathers?

30:42 – How did the early Church and its bishops view praying to the saints in the first few centuries?

42:26 – Recommended Church Fathers Reading for New Catholics

48:11 – Does the Modern “Way International” Have Any Relation to the Early Church’s “The Way”?

“Why do Catholics believe in the Real Presence?” This question opens a discussion on the literal interpretation of the Eucharist, contrasting with symbolic views held by others. Additionally, the conversation addresses doubts stemming from differing ministries and provides clarity on the role of saints in Catholic faith, including responses to misconceptions about their intercessory power.

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Questions Covered:

01:32 – I am experience doubt, specifically Fr. James Martin ministry. I am coming from a protestant background so I am shocked.

15:10 – Why do Catholics take the Real Presence literally while others take it as symbols?

21:00 – She said that praying to the Saints is giving them the power of God. How can I respond?

“Do saints go to purgatory?” This question is addressed alongside discussions about the implications of becoming Catholic for one’s ministry and the definition of saints in scripture. The episode also touches on the relationship between the narrow way Jesus described and the Catholic Church’s size and wealth, as well as the concept of infallibility and its reasoning.

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Questions Covered:

11:48 – My OCIA class shared that Saints don’t go to purgatory. Is this true?

21:26 – I don’t know what would happen to my ministry if I became Catholic.

28:45 – According to scripture, saints are all believers in Christ, not just people the pope decided were special.

35:35 – If Jesus said the way is narrow, how does that relate to the Catholic church. It is a large and wealthy institution.

49:10 – I am confused about circular reasoning behind the infallibility of the catholic church.

“Is there a connection between prophets and modern seers?” This question opens a discussion on the links between Old Testament prophets and contemporary figures like those at Fatima and Medjugorje, while also touching on the implications for the book of Numbers. Additional topics include the presence of errors in the book of Judith and the nature of scriptural inerrancy.

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Questions Covered:

06:29 – Is there a connection between OT Bible prophets and modern day seers like at Fatima and Medjugorje? How does this then relate to the book of numbers?

19:42 – Why is the book of Judith in scripture when it contains errors?

32:24 – Does the inerrancy of scripture have to ascend beyond assertions?

46:21 – What does the mark of the beast have to do with the American dollar being irrelevant and declining in the future? How can someone discern the predictions in Revelations in revelation?