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“What Church did Jesus found?” This question opens a discussion on the foundational beliefs of Christianity, touching on the Church’s teachings about Original Sin and the differing perspectives held by Jews and Muslims. Additionally, the conversation addresses the Orthodox view of apostolic succession and the implications of Jesus’ return for the Earth.

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Questions Covered:

02:09 – What Church did Jesus found?

12:14 – What does the Church teach about Original Sin, and why Jews and Muslims view it differently?

19:42 – The Orthodox believe that any validly consecrated bishop is the successor of Peter. And that Peter was called rock because he was the first to recognize the divinity of Christ. And Peter consecrated other bishops, so he cannot be the only foundation stone.

29:14 – What will happen to the Earth when Jesus returns?

32:07 – Is loving your neighbor and loving God more important than sacrifice. Because Jesus said we live by every word that comes from God, and he said love God and love your neighbor. So is that more important than the Eucharist?

35:20 – In the early Church is there more evidence for divine simplicity over the essence/energy distinction of the Eastern Orthodox?

41:35 – Who were the Apostolic Fathers? How many were there?

“How did you become a prophet?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of prophecy in the Bible, alongside topics such as the differences in prayer practices between Catholics and Protestants, and the historical context of the deuterocanon in the Protestant Bible. Other questions touch on the biblical understanding of marriage and the nuances of salvation from different theological perspectives.

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Questions Covered:

02:35 – How did you become an Old Testament Prophet?

08:35 – Can Catholics and Protestants pray together, and where do we see this in scripture?

15:40 – Who took the deuterocanon out of the Protestant Bible and when did they do it?

20:38 – I predicted something that happened. Does that mean I’m a prophet?

24:35 – I think it’s Judith that says Nebuchadnezzar is king of Syria, but the rest of the bible says he’s king of something else. So how can Judith be scripture if it contradicts the rest?

32:54 – I’ve heard that Protestants have more of a courtroom view of salvation, and for Catholics it’s more about Jesus reversing what Adam did. Is that accurate?

38:50 – What does the bible say about marriage?

42:18 – Jesus said we’d be accountable for our mistakes, and he also said he came for sinners. It seems like these contradict each other. Can you explain?

52:45 – Jesus says to be saved follow the 2 greatest commandments. But elsewhere he says you have to receive the Eucharist. So is it both?

“How Does Islam and Christianity Differ on Jesus?” This question opens a discussion on the distinct perspectives each faith holds about Christ. Additionally, the conversation touches on whether God could have forgiven humanity without the cross, the concept of Messianic Muslims, and the implications of the Koran’s teachings regarding Jesus and messengers.

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Questions Covered:

02:45 – How Does Islam and Christianity Differ on Jesus?

10:45 – If God could have forgiven humanity without the cross, what makes the cross a more fitting means of salvation than simply forgiving sinners?

21:00 – What do you think of the idea that Muhummad had the strength of 30 men?

29:02 – Are there Messianic Muslims — Muslims who believe in Jesus?

35:35 – It is in the Koran that Jesus said he was going to send a messenger.

41:35 – Does Islam teach that Christians must be destroyed?

45:15 – Isn’t it disingenuous to dismiss all of Islam culturally? It seems like people try to trash the whole religion when we could build bridges instead.

52:35 – How do you explain the Catechism’s teaching that Muslims and Christians worship the same God, when Islam is so different than Christianity? Also, early church fathers used the quick spread of the faith around the world as an argument for its truth. But Islam spread even more quickly. How would you respond to that?

“Should Sacrificial Love Be Exhausting?” Many believe that constant giving and never saying no is the essence of love, but this perspective can lead to burnout. The discussion also touches on balancing obligations to God and family, the moral implications of defending one’s family, and how these principles apply to single individuals.

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Questions Covered:

02:17 – Many Christians think constantly giving, never saying no, and exhausting themselves is a form of sacrificial love. Where does that idea go wrong?

14:57 – How I balance my obligations to God and to my family?

24:18 – Is there ever a time that a Catholic is morally obligated or allowed to defend one’s family by physical means? Or is it ever sinful?

33:24 – Many of your examples are for married people with families. How would the principles here be applied to a single person?

41:00 – I’m 18, and there is a girl I’d like to ask out. How do I deal with the fear of rejection?

45:52 – I think I’m having a trauma response to my family. My family and I are moving onto the same property as my parents. Our family farm is falling apart and I’m worried how it is going to affect relationships.

“Why are Esther’s chapters not sequential?” This question leads to a discussion about the structure of the Book of Esther, addressing why it begins with chapter 10 and revisits earlier events. Other topics include the meaning of Romans 5:7, the implications of modern technology as a new Tower of Babel, and advice for those new to reading scripture.

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Questions Covered:

04:47 – I’m reading the RSV of the Book of Esther. Why are the chapters not sequential? It starts with chapter 10 (or so) and then later goes back to chapter 1.

12:50 – What does Romans 5:7 mean? “Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die.”

20:26 – Could modern technology be a new Tower of Babel?

33:28 – What is the best scholarly work that refutes Bart Ehrman’s view that the gospels are not reliable?

42:05 – I am grew up, but I have not actually read much scripture before. I would like to start. What is the best way to start? I get bored easily, and I don’t want to start and then lose momentum.

50:20 – On the road to Emmaus, one of the disciples is named and the other is not. I’ve heard speculation that is because the other was his wife. What do you make of this speculation?