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The Reformanda Initiative Podcast. Listen as we analyze and discuss Roman Catholic theology and practice from an Evangelical perspective. | X: @ReformandaRome | Facebook: @ReformandaInitiative | Online: www.reformandainitiative.org |

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34. From Bondage to Freedom. An interview with former nun, Amanda Scopilliti Mar 02, 2021

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In this episode we talk with Amanda Scopilliti, a former nun who began her journey with the Dominican Order, the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. Listen to Amanda share about her journey from seeking Christ in the Roman Catholic Church, to ending up in hopeless bondage of religious function, to the day when God opened her eyes to the sufficiency of Christ and the biblical Gospel of grace.
*This episode was recorded through Zoom.

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33. Faith and Reason (Vatican File 185) Feb 26, 2021

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In this episode we discuss Dr. De Chirico's next Vatican File, #185, which will provide an evangelical analysis of the late Pope John Paul II's important encyclical letter, Fides et Ratio (Faith and Reason) and help evangelicals better understand how to think through the relationship between faith and reason.
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Papale Encyclical Fides et Ratio
Reasons for Faith: Philosophy in the Service of Theology, Dr. Scott Oliphint

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32. An Introduction to the Papacy Feb 02, 2021

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In this episode we provide a brief overview of the papacy from an evangelical perspective.
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Book/Kindle/Audible: A Christian's Pocket Guide to the Papacy: Its origin and role in the 21st century (Pocket Guides) by Leonardo Dechirico

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31. Responding to Your Questions Jan 16, 2021

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In this episode we respond to our listener's questions, which concern the RCC's relationship to Latin language, both today and in the past. We also briefly discuss Epiphany, and respond to a listener's comments on Mary and Marian typology. We also respond to several questions about indulgences: What is the difference between indulgences and penance? What exactly is the purpose of indulgences? What biblical defense does the RCC give to support indulgences? Lastly, we respond to a listener's question about how to bring these topics and others up with family and friends who are Catholic.
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Stepping Out In Faith, Mark Gilbert
Article: "Biblical Evidence for Indulgences" by Dave Armstrong

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30. The Year of Saint Joseph Dec 31, 2020

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In this episode we discuss the year of St. Joseph, recently declared by Pope Francis in his letter Patris Corde. The Pope's declaration comes on the 150th anniversary of Pope Pius IX's declaration of Joseph as a Patron Saint of the Church (December 8th, 1870). We also discuss the special plenary indulgences decreed by the Catholic Church during this year of St. Jospeh and remind our listeners of what an indulgence is and how they are obtained.
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29. The Theological Pitfalls of Mariology Dec 10, 2020

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In this episode we examine the major theological pitfalls of Mariology in the Roman Catholic Church.
Note: Please excuse the recording irregularities, we were in separate locations and had to record the episode on Zoom.
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"Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary", Pope Francis, ANGELUS
Mary in Early Christian Faith and Devotion, Stephen J. Shoemaker
A Christian's Pocket Guide to Mary, Leonardo De Chirico
A Christian's Pocket Guide to the Papacy: Its origin and role in the 21st century, Leonardo De Chirico
Vatican File 182. The Dogma of the Bodily Assumption of Mary, 70 Years After, Leondardo De Chirico

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28. The Historical Development of Mariology and Marian Typology Nov 30, 2020

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In part two we discuss how the Roman Catholic Church arrived at a fully developed Mariology from the Mary presented in the Bible. We also discuss how typology has been influential in the RCC's understanding of Mary, especially with teachings such as the Immaculate Conception, the Bodily Assumption of Mary, Mary as Mediatrix, etc.

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27. An Introduction to Mariology and Marian Devotion Nov 23, 2020

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In this episode we lay the groundwork for our discussion on Mary by underscoring the fact that Mariology and Marian devotion are intrinsic to Roman Catholic theology and practice. In other words Mariology is a core issue, not a peripheral issue that can be set aside and ignored. The intrinsic nature of Mariology is expressed in daily prayers to her, in shrines and churches dedicated to her, and pilgrimages to visit places of Marian apparitions that attract millions of Catholic faithful. We also briefly respond to the question, "Who is the Mary of the Bible?" and "How should evangelicals present Mary?"
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A Christian's Pocket Guide to Mary: Mother of God? , on amazon.com

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26. An Evangelical Critique of the Roman Catholic Doctrine of Transubstantiation Nov 11, 2020

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In this episode the Associate Director of the Reformanda Initiative (Reid Karr) examines and critiques the doctrine of transubstantiation and the sacrament of the Eucharist in Roman Catholicism. The critique is grounded in a review of Dr. Brant Pitre's book Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper. Dr. Pitre is a Catholic theologian and distinguished professor at the Augustine Institute.
#RomanCatholicism #Eucharist #Transubstantiation

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25. How do you define Roman Catholicism? Oct 27, 2020

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How would you answer the following question: "How do you define Roman Catholicism?" It's an interesting and intriguing question that is difficult to answer. In this episode we discuss a definition crafted by the Reformanda Initiative that we hope provides good food for thought and encourages our listeners and evangelicals to do the same. The definition also gets to the heart of the theology of Roman Catholicism and sheds light on issues that are of great concern to evangelicals.
Roman Catholicism is:
A deviation from Biblical Christianity
that has consolidated over the centuries
by clustering around an imperial (Roman) institution,
centering on its sacramental system,
grounding itself on its synergistic theology and abnormal ecclesiology,
and being fueled by its universal (catholic) project of embracing the whole world.

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