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#66 - Catholicity Sep 26, 2023

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Lots of non-Catholic Christians claim to believe in the (little “c”) catholic church, but are they in fact “catholic” in the sense that the church fathers meant when they penned the creeds? In continuation of our series on the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, Justin Hibbard explores the meaning of Catholicity - what it means to be “catholic.”

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SHOW NOTES

* Apostles’ Creed

* Nicene Creed

* Prescription against Heretics by Tertullian

* The Epistle of Ignatius to the Philadelphians

* What Do Catholics Owe Pope Francis - Pints with Aquinas

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#65 - From Doctrine to Dogma Sep 18, 2023

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How does Catholic dogma develop? Why does the Catholic Church decide to make define very specific dogmas like the perpetual virginity of Mary? In this episode, Justin Hibbard continues the series on the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church by looking at the 2000-year-old ecclesiastical practice of defining dogma.

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SHOW NOTES

* Video: Rick Warren and Albert Mohler Jr. Debate Women “pastors” at SBC Meeting June 2023

* 1st Council of Jerusalem - Acts 15

* Video: The Council of Nicaea in 3 1/2 Minutes

* On the Journey with Matt and Ken and Kenny, Episode 100: Mary the Mother of Who?

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#64 - The Purpose of a Well-Defined Hierarchy Sep 11, 2023

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Why does the Catholic Church have a well-defined hierarchy? Why don’t we have 12 Apostles and a handful of Deacons like we see in the Bible? In this episode, Justin Hibbard continues the series on “The One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church” by examining the development of the hierarchy and why it was so necessary to preserve the unity of the Church.

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SHOW NOTES

* Church History by Eusebius

* Against Heresies by Irenaeus

* Instagram Post by HonestYouthPastor

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#63 - Not All Catholics are Roman Catholic Sep 04, 2023

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Many people (particularly Protestants) refer to the Catholic Church and Catholics as “Roman Catholic.” As Justin Hibbard explains in this episode doing so is a misnomer because it excludes 17 million Catholics who are part of the Eastern Catholic Churches. In continuation on our series on One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, we look at the 6 rites and 24 sui juris churches that make up the Catholic Church.

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SHOW NOTES:

* Ascension: The Other 23 Catholic Churches and Why They Exist

* Catholic Answers: The Rite Not to be Roman

* Catholic Education Resource Center: The Other Catholics: A Short Guide to the Eastern Catholic Churches

* Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches

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#62 - World Youth Day with Michael Snellen Aug 28, 2023

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Michael Snellen, a Catholic convert and the host of the Catholicism for the Modern World podcast joins Justin Hibbard to talk about his experience at World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Listen as Michael shares about the world’s largest gathering and some of his experiences with such a diverse group of people.

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SHOW NOTES

* Catholicism for the Modern World website

* Catholicism for the Modern World YouTube channel

* Catholicism for the Modern World Facebook page

* Catholicism for the Modern World video of World Youth Day

* World Youth Day website

* Justin Hibbard’s interview on Catholicism for the Modern World

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#61 - The Catholic Church is a Big, Diverse Tent Aug 21, 2023

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In 1960, Martin Luther King Jr. said, “It is appalling that the most segregated hour of Christian America is 11 o'clock on Sunday morning.” Not much has changed since. However, if the Church is supposed to be a place where we learn how to empathize with others, if it’s supposed to reflect Heaven, then the Church ought to be the most integrated institution? In continuation of our series on “One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church,” Justin Hibbard surveys the broad diversity of the Catholic Church.

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SHOW NOTES:

* Full body cam footage of George Floyd arrest (Viewer Discretion Advised)

* Demonstrations and Political Violence in America: New Data for Summer 2020 - ACLED

* Martin Luther King Jr. on Meet the Press (1960)

* Many U.S. congregations are still racially segregated, but things are changing - Pew Research

* List of Popes by Country

* Who Will be the Next Pope? 8 Main Candidates - Italy Start

* World Youth Day 2023

* Catholic Religious Orders

* Hope for the Future of Ecumenicism by John Coleman - America, the Jesuit Review

* Black Catholics’ Experience of Segregation - Catholic Standard

* What Must Never Be Forgotten by Shannen Dee Williams, PhD. - USCCB

* Open Wide Our Hearts: US Bishops Pastoral Letter on Racism

* A Brief History on the Catholic Church’s Fight Against Racism

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#60 - The Miraculous Unity of the Catholic Church Aug 14, 2023

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Justin Hibbard continues the series on the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church by discussing the unity of the Catholic Church. How does the Catholic Church stay unified despite being a global church of 1.3 billion members and despite itself at times?

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SHOW NOTES:Figuring Out the Church by Father Aiden Nichols, OP

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#59 - A Church that Emulates the Trinity Aug 07, 2023

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In Jesus’ final moments before His arrest, He prayed that His followers would be one as He and the Father were one. Justin Hibbard continues the series on “The One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church” by exploring the exploring the characteristics of the Trinity and how that should apply to the Church.

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SHOW NOTES:

* Christianity Today: ‘Nondenominational’ Is Now the Largest Segment of American Protestants

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#58 - No Salvation Outside the Church Jul 31, 2023

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Since the 3rd century, the Church has said that “there’s no salvation outside the church.” In continuation of the series on “One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church,” Justin Hibbard explains why the reason behind this statement as well as what is meant and not meant by this phrase.

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#57 - Praying for the Dead Jul 24, 2023

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Why do Catholics pray for the dead? In this episode, Justin Hibbard continues the series on the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church by talking about the another facet on the communion of saints - praying for those in purgatory.

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SHOW NOTES:

* 2 Maccabees chapter 12

* A Protestant Guide to Catholic Bibles

* Timeline of the Canon of Scripture

* Why do Jews Pray for the Dead

* A Jewish Lesson on Catholic Prayers for the Dead

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