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#12863 Do Good Works Have anything to do with Salvation? Faith, LGBT Issues, and Salvation - Karlo Broussard Aug 25, 2026

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“Do Good Works Have anything to do with Salvation?” This question opens a discussion on the relationship between faith and actions in salvation, addressing common misconceptions. The conversation also touches on how to respond to claims that other religions are more welcoming to LGBT individuals and challenges regarding the Church’s stance on various social issues.

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02:23 – A while back Wes Huff did a video in which he gave several reasons why he’s not Catholic. One of them was that he believes in the sufficiency of faith, which he juxtaposed with the Catholic teaching that our good works contribute to our salvation. His argument was as follows: 1) P1: If works were a basis for our justification, then we would have something inherent to contribute to our salvation. 2) P2: But we don’t have anything inherent to contribute to our salvation. 3) C: Therefore, works cannot be a basis for our justification.
17:30 – My fallen-away-Catholic family members say that other religions are better because they tend to be more welcoming to LGBT. How do I respond?
29:17 – I’m not Catholic because the Catholic Church is an open hate community against the LGBT and supports fascism and your ultimate goal is to establish a theocracy.
42:00 – Catholicism doesn’t make any sense. Plus promoting conversion therapy isn’t good.

#12862 What Convinced You to Be Catholic? Authority and Truth - Brayden Cook Aug 25, 2026

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“What convinced you to be Catholic?” This question opens a discussion on personal journeys of faith, including experiences of grappling with philosophical inconsistencies, the role of Church authority amidst current challenges, and the reasons behind family members drifting away from the faith. The conversation also touches on pivotal moments of conversion and the search for truth.

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03:15 – What convinced you to be Catholic?
14:45 – My mom was a pastor. I converted because I struggled with the inconsistencies in the philosophy. Did you also experience those inconsistencies?
20:28 – regarding authority and what’s happening in Germany. What is the point of authority of the Church if a bishop is not acting in accordance with the magisterium?
29:42 – Most of my family was Catholic and are all fallen away. Why would they do that if they had the fullness of truth?
41:20 – What was the moment you realized you no longer wanted to be Baptist?

#12861 Is Gen Z Embracing Theology of the Body? Tattoos and More - Emily Dinneny Aug 24, 2026

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“Is Gen Z embracing Theology of the Body?” This question opens a discussion on whether younger generations are accepting this teaching for the right reasons. The conversation also touches on the Church’s stance on tattoos, the implications of cohabitation while engaged, and responses to differing views on sexuality from other faith perspectives.

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02:55 – Are Gen Z accepting Theology of the Body for the wrong reasons?
05:30 – What is the theology of the body all about?
17:10 – What is the Church teaching on tattoos?
22:22 – I’m in OCIA, engaged and am cohabiting but abstaining. Can you explain to me what the Church thinks about this?
37:49 – I visited a protestant church and the pastor said that sex is for pleasure but is only to be expressed within marriage. What’s the Catholic response to this?
46:10 – I left the Catholic faith and now have daughters in high school. I have to be realistic, and have to put them on birth control because we don’t want them to get pregnant in high school.

#12860 Did Catholics Change Penance? Judgments and Gods Nature - Jimmy Akin Aug 22, 2026

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“Did Catholics change penance?” This question leads to a discussion about the Council of Trent and its impact on the understanding of atonement. Additionally, the episode addresses the concepts of Particular and Final Judgments in the Church, and explores the intriguing portrayal of divine missions in popular culture, as seen in the Blues Brothers.

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04:28 – Did we Catholics change the meaning of penance in the Council of Trent to fit our idea of atonement for our own sins?
17:10 – Could you outline the two judgements, Particular and final judgements? How do the ideas of two judgments develop in the Church?
28:45 – Why in the Blues Brothers did they get the mission from God from a Protestant church and not from a Catholic Church even though they were both Catholic?
40:23 – Regarding the nature of the tenth plague, if God sent an angel, can one make a comparison to that of the story in Samuel where God sent a demon to torment Saul?

#12859 What Is Infallibility? Saints, Cooperation With Evil, Joseph - Jimmy Akin Aug 21, 2026

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“What is infallibility?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of infallibility in the Catholic Church, clarifying what it entails and what it does not. The episode also addresses the moral implications of accepting a job that may involve cooperation with evil, and explores the biblical references to Joseph’s profession as a carpenter.

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02:26 – What is infallibility and what is it not?
18:26 – Regarding cooperation with evil. I got a job offer that would entail cutting checks to health facilities that might cover contraception and abortion. Is it ok for me to accept the job?
31:37 – Outside of Jesus being referred to the carpenter’s son is Matthew, where else do we get that Joseph was a carpenter?
35:07 – Why is wisdom depicted as a woman?
43:12 – What is the precise mechanism of the intercession of the saints? Does he do more than the intercessory prayer?
48:25 – What do you make of the Orthodox objection to the Filioque that it was not recited in the Creed until around the eighth or ninth century and was not officially adopted in Rome until 1014, reportedly under pressure from Emperor Henry II? What’s the Catholic response to this?

#12858 Why We Can’t Find Middle Ground on Abortion - Stephanie Gray Connors Aug 21, 2026

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Why We Can’t Find Middle Ground on Abortion. This opens a complex discussion about differing perspectives on life and choice. Other notable inquiries include the implications of bringing a new life into challenging circumstances and the conflict some feel between casual attitudes toward abortion and the serious dilemmas faced by individuals.

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03:00 – Why can’t we find a middle ground on the abortion issue?
12:01 – I’m pro-choice because there are times in life where bringing in another life would not be beneficial to anyone.
29:22 – I’m for minding your own business, that’s why I’m pro-choice.
48:00 – I’m not pro-life and not pro-choice. Treating abortion casual vs a scared girl with what to do is where my conflict. Where should I fall on the legal side of this?

#12857 Is Just War Theory Obsolete? Church Teachings on Conflict - Tom Nash Aug 20, 2026

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“Is Just War Theory obsolete?” This question opens a discussion on the relevance of Church teachings in modern conflicts. The conversation also addresses the morality of drafting individuals into war, the balance between martyrdom and self-defense, and the implications of dissenting from papal teachings on Just War Theory.

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06:41 – Is Just War Theory Obsolete?
20:00 – I believe the Iran conflict is a just war. I disagree with what the flannel panel has said on this point.
34:20 – Regarding people who are drafted to fight a war against their will. What does the church teach?
37:05 – When should you accept martyrdom vs defending yourself?
39:34 – To what extent can language be used in a just or unjust way in waging or threatening war?
46:29 – If Catholics don’t agree that the pope is correct on Just War Theory, could we still call ourselves faithful Catholic?
51:31 – Regarding dispensationalism, Should Catholics do more to rebuke this theology that has influenced our countries military decision?

#12856 Did Paul Believe Jesus Is God? Sabbath and Soul Sleep - Joe Heschmeyer Aug 20, 2026

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“Did Paul believe Jesus is God?” This question leads to a discussion on the clarity of Paul’s writings regarding Christ’s divinity. Additionally, the conversation touches on how early Christians observed the Sabbath without many churches, the nature of the true Church, and the Seventh Day Adventist perspective on soul sleep and the commandments.

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Questions Covered:

04:02 – In the Early Church how did people keep the sabbath holy if there wasn’t many churches to go to?
15:16 – I struggle to see if Paul believed Jesus is God based on his writings. Can you help clarify?
29:15 – How do we respond to the claim that every church is part of the one true church?
34:15 – What is your opinion on the Seventh Day Adventist claim on soul sleep and the 10 commandments in relation to the sabbath?
47:50 – Who was the first the pope and how did he become pope?
52:23 – Is the Catholic Church an extension of Judaism or is there some intersection

#12855 Did the Early Church Apostatize? Authority and Sacraments - Joe Heschmeyer Aug 19, 2026

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“Did the Early Church Apostatize?” This question opens a discussion on the perceived complexities of Church teachings compared to the simplicity of Jesus and the Apostles’ message. The conversation also addresses the Church’s transition to wealth and power, the authorization of a central teaching authority, and concerns about early Church Fathers blending doctrines.

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Questions Covered:

06:10 – Where Jesus and the Apostles taught a simple message of faith in Christ, direct prayer to God, and that all believers are equal, protestants and mormons will say, the Church taught a complex system of sacraments, prayer to saints, and obedience to a human priesthood.
14:00 – But rather than the poor and unencumbered faith of Jesus and the Apostles, the Church soon became rich and politically powerful. How does this not add up to a great apostasy?
24:05 – Where in the New Testament did Jesus or the Apostles authorize a central teaching authority (Magisterium) whose traditions carry equal weight to the written Word of God?
36:01 – Here’s one from the LDS: If the original Apostles were killed without passing on their priesthood keys, by what authority did later bishops perform valid baptisms or lead Christ’s Church?
47:50 – Didn’t early Church Fathers like Justin Martyr and Origen corrupt pure Christian doctrine by blending Hebrew scripture with Greek Hellenistic philosophy?

#12854 What Did Tim Learn in India? Deacon Harold and More - Tim Staples Aug 19, 2026

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“What did Tim learn in India?” Tim shares his experiences and insights from his time in India, reflecting on the cultural and spiritual lessons he encountered. The discussion also touches on Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, Jason Evert’s work under Tim, and a memorable story shared by John Martignoni, showcasing a variety of engaging topics.

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Questions Covered:

00:30 – Tim’s time in India
13:00 – Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers
28:30 – Jason Evert and working under Tim
31:30 – Marcus Peters
37:00 – John Martignoni shares a Tim story

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