Does Matthew 1:25 contradict the belief in Mary’s perpetual virginity? Karlo Broussard unpacks this theological question and answers more “why” questions on penance, fasting, and why the New Testament wasn’t written like the Ten Commandments. Questions Covered: 03:58 – Why do we do penance to satisfy the temporal debt of our venial and mortal sins rather than indulgences? 10:28 – Why is Catechism vague about what “an act of charity” is that works towards sanctification? W...
Mar 05, 2025
Why does the Church take fasting so seriously, and how do we know if something is a grave matter? Dr. Karlo Broussard answers this and more, including First Communion rules, missing Mass, and salvation outside the Church. Questions Covered: 03:55 – Why is breaking the fast on a Friday considered a grave matter? How do we know if something is a grave matter? 12:42 – Why do I have to be in second grade to receive my First Communion (I’m currently in first grade)? 17:30 – Why does...
Mar 04, 2025
With Jesus being perfect, did His guardian angel have an easy assignment, or was there more to it? Jimmy Akin explores this curious question and tackles more topics, including the nature of Hell, the resurrection of the body, and what would happen if Rome became uninhabitable. Questions Covered: 01:08 – I’ve heard some folks claim that Hell is where God isn’t present, but isn’t that impossible if God is omnipresent? 10:42 – Did Jesus’s guardian angel have the easiest job? 16:03 ̵...
Mar 04, 2025
If Christ took on flesh in multiple alien worlds, would He have more than one glorified body? Would He sit on multiple thrones? Jimmy Akin explores this fascinating theological question and answers more on baptism, the death penalty, and even the mystery behind his own accent change! Questions Covered: 02:34 – I have a weird question for Jimmy. What happened to Jimmy between episode 314 and 315? The YouTube video on “The Soul of Frankenstein’s Monster” is an audio only ve...
Mar 03, 2025
Why does God let us go through pain, like breakups, when it feels pointless? Jimmy Akin explores this tough question and answers more on Sunday obligations, Church hierarchy, and Catholic history. Questions Covered: 02:52 – What would obligations for Sunday Mass be if you were in a Ground Hog’s Day scenario? 08:38 – Do we jump around with the readings at Mass? 14:13 – How do I know the difference between a bishop, an archbishop, and a cardinal? 20:39 – When did Jesus mean...
Mar 01, 2025
Jimmy Akin explores the surprising etymology of “meek” and answers more intriguing questions on faith, morality, and Church authority. Questions Covered: 05:01 – If we had technology that could let us live forever, would it be immoral to use? 08:28 – How should I interpret Romans 10:13? 12:18 – How do the nihil obstat and the imprimatur work in terms of Church authority and infallibility? 17:44 – What is the etymology of the word meek? Someone claimed it to me...
Feb 28, 2025
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Feb 28, 2025
Fr. Tad Pacholozcyk dives into complex ethical and moral questions surrounding IVF, infertility, and bioethics. He discusses how to approach conversations about IVF with struggling couples, the Church’s stance on embryo adoption, and the moral implications of CRISPR technology. Tim also examines the influence of Catholic politicians on these issues and guides those who have undergone IVF and are seeking healing. Plus, discover resources to help infertile couples understand the Church’s teachings...
Feb 27, 2025
The Flannel Panel takes on the news from the Catholic perspective including NPR’s take on previous popes and their accomplishments. Topics Covered: 01:30 – Movies 06:00 – National Geographic 14:10 – NPR 30:00 – What did Pope John XXIII do? 42:20 – What did Pope Paul VI do? 47:03 – What did Pope John Paul II & Benedict XVI do?
Feb 27, 2025
The Flannel Panel takes on the news from the Catholic perspective, including the current state of Pope Francis, The upcoming Academy Awards and the process of sainthood. Topics Covered: 02:00 – Pope Francis 09:10 – Academy Award Best Picture Nominations 18:15 – Indigenous Man 28:30 – How to Pull off Sainthood 34:00 – Mailbag 43:45 – Jesus Christ Superstar
Feb 26, 2025
Why don’t we witness miracles like burning bushes or pillars of fire today? Jim Blackburn of Catholic Questions explains the Catholic perspective on divine manifestations and why they seem less frequent. He also answers questions on living a celibate life when a spouse has Alzheimer’s, why bishops prefer standing over kneeling for Communion, and when to stop debating with Protestants. Questions Covered: 04:02 – Why do we not see or hear of burning bushes, rocks being split in two or pillar...
Feb 26, 2025
Is killing always intrinsically evil? Fr. Paul Keller, OP, explores the Catholic Church’s teaching on the morality of killing and when, if ever, it can be justified. He also answers pressing faith questions, including whether Catholics can date a divorced non-Catholic and many more. Questions Covered: 05:50 – Is killing an intrinsically evil act? 16:43 – Can a Catholic date a divorced person that was not married in the Catholic Church? 20:54 – I’m Catholic and was just married ...
Feb 25, 2025
Dr. Karlo Broussard takes calls about Catholicism from Non-Catholics, including how to explain conversion to Protestant friends, why some people reject God despite knowing the proofs, and whether Judas was forgiven. He also discusses the restoration of souls for politicians who promote sinful laws, the reliability of saint stories, and whether purgatory acts as a second chance for salvation. Tune in for deep insights into Catholic faith and theology! Questions Covered: 04:01 – I’m a Protes...
Feb 25, 2025
This episode tackles common Protestant objections, including John 6, the nature of the Eucharistic meal, and how non-Catholics can be saved. Questions Covered: 05:40 – Where can I learn more about St. Stephen, the proto-martyr? 19:37 – How does devotion to Mary’s Immaculate Heart not take away from Jesus? 29:26 – Does John 6:37 contradict the Catholic view of Salvation? 40:53 – Why are Catholics allowed to marry non-Catholics including non-Christians with a dispensation? ...
Feb 24, 2025
Questions Covered: 04:57 – How do I get my OCIA students more interested in the topics we discuss? 13:55 – What do we make of Jesus, Mary and Joseph getting expensive gifts from the magi but still only making the poor persons’ offering at the temple? Wouldn’t they have been rich? 22:16 – How do Catholics respond to people who are interested in Wesley Huff and what he teaches about the canon of scripture? 36:33 – What does the Catechism mean when it says that togeth...
Feb 22, 2025
Live from the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress. Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, joins us to talk about evangelization and Gen Z. Questions Covered: 12:50 – How can I expand the youth group I lead? I am a youth coordinator, how can I get kids to live what they learn out in the world? 18:30 – How do we evangelize to someone who is at peace with their life in their own religion? 46:54 – How do we use social media to move young people to person-to-person communication and the Euc...
Feb 21, 2025
Dr. Karlo Broussard answers common objections and questions about Catholicism, including whether the Church is too focused on rules, how to explain to Protestants that they also rely on tradition, and whether Catholics interpret “until” inconsistently in Scripture. He also discusses reconciling Catholic and Protestant views of Jesus and clarifies what tradition means in the Catholic faith. Questions Covered: 06:05 – Catholicism seems to be rules obsessed. 17:52 – How do I explain to ...
Feb 21, 2025
Dr. Karlo Broussard answers key questions on Catholicism, including how to refute the claim that Jesus had brothers, why marriage is indissoluble while salvation can be lost, and what the Catholic mysteries are. He also discusses whether Protestants misuse the term “altar,” their culpability regarding mortal sin, how to handle anti-Catholic rants at Protestant funerals, and what the Syllabus of Errors controversy is about. Questions Covered: 05:54 – Help me respond to Protestan...
Feb 20, 2025
Joe Heschmeyer answers key Catholic questions, including why Catholics don’t baptize by full submersion, how to defend the Pope against Orthodox objections, and whether the Filioque was a corruption or development. He also refutes accusations of cannibalism, explains early Church views on the papacy, and discusses if Catholics can disagree with the pope without being excommunicated. Questions Covered: 03:07 – Why do Catholics not do full submersion baptism? 12:40 – How does the Churc...
Feb 20, 2025
Joe Heschmeyer tackles thought-provoking questions from non-Catholics about key Catholic teachings. How long does purgatory last? Can we prove the Church’s claims about itself? Does the Catholic Church actually teach Sola Scriptura ? And is Catholicism truly compatible with the Bible? Joe provides clear, well-reasoned answers rooted in Scripture, history, and Church teaching. Tune in for a compelling discussion that clarifies common misconceptions and deepens your understanding of the faith. Que...
Feb 19, 2025
In this episode, Jimmy Akin answers a variety of thought-provoking questions about Catholicism. How should Catholics respond when someone says, “We can agree to disagree” in an apologetics conversation? What’s the difference between consulting mediums and engaging in prophetic prayer? Did first-century Jews expect the Messiah to be divine? Why doesn’t the Church intervene to help practicing Catholic couples avoid divorce? Other key topics include whether animal predation is a consequence of orig...
Feb 19, 2025
In this episode, Jimmy Akin tackles a wide range of thought-provoking questions on Catholicism, from biblical authority to moral theology. He explains whether the power of binding and loosing was meant to continue indefinitely, how the Church supports veterans burdened by war, and whether suffering requires consciousness. He also addresses apologetics strategies, the rationale behind infant baptism, and why we call Jesus’ return the “Second Coming.” Other key topics include attending ecumenical ...
Feb 18, 2025
This episode tackles deep theological and moral questions, including God’s will vs. free will, Mary’s perpetual virginity and birth pains, missing Mass as a mortal sin, and offering suffering to God. Plus, insights on cheating, birth control in medical cases, and why God allows the devil power. Don’t miss this engaging discussion! Questions Covered: 04:48 – How is it fair that God imposes his will on us. 17:13 – Is cheating on college exams and quizzes immoral? 21:01 – Where in...
Feb 18, 2025
Steve Ray answers key questions about Jesus, from His meeting with John the Baptist and being called Rabbi to His time in the Temple and the differences in the Nativity accounts. Plus, is February dedicated to the Holy Family or the Passion of the Lord? Find out in this deep dive into Scripture and tradition! Questions Covered: 22:58 – Is February the month of the holy family, or the Passion of the Lord? 33:34 – When did Jesus meet John the Baptist? 36:23 – How did Jesus get t...
Feb 17, 2025
Jimmy Akin dives into big questions on Cain’s fear of others in Genesis, praying to deceased loved ones, Mary’s perpetual virginity in Ezekiel 44:2, and Catholic tradition vs. Sola Scriptura—plus a weird question on killer whales and human flesh! Questions Covered: 01:38 – Gen 4:14 Who is Cain referring to when saying others will kill him? Weren’t they the only other humans alive? 04:51 – Do our prayers directly affect and change what happens in heaven? 12:56 – Could you ...
Feb 15, 2025
Jimmy Akin tackles fascinating Catholic questions, from Sunday obligation at Eastern liturgies to Eucharistic reverence, transubstantiation, Adam & Eve, public schools, and the best Bible translation. Don’t miss this deep dive into faith and theology! Questions Covered: 04:09 – Could there be apostolic traditions that are passed on by other means than written word or speech? 12:07 – I think I got a piece of the Eucharist in my hair. How would I go about disposing of and cleaning ...
Feb 14, 2025
Tim Staples tackles tough questions from non-Catholics, covering topics like bad popes, saints answering prayers, salvation in Ephesians 2:9, baptism without records, and why non-Catholics can’t receive Communion. Get clear, Catholic answers to common objections in this insightful discussion! Questions Covered: 01:00 – how do you know when you’ve had a bad pope? 12:09 – I understand that saints pray for you if you ask but what happens if you request something that’s...
Feb 14, 2025
Tim Staples answers questions from non-Catholics, tackling key topics like why Catholics confess to a priest instead of going straight to God, whether Martin Luther removed books from the Bible, and how to recognize a bad pope. Questions Covered: 11:50 – Why can’t Catholics just go to God for forgiveness of sins instead of going to a priest? 30:56 – Why did Martin Luther deprive the bible of a bunch of books? 47:59 – My Protestant friend has objections to Catholicism. If a Pope...
Feb 13, 2025
Scott Weeman discusses Catholic in Recovery (CIR), the 12-step model, and support for those battling addiction. Topics include marijuana’s impact, family struggles, local recovery groups, and helping loved ones in crisis. Find hope and guidance in this powerful conversation. Questions Covered: 10:46 – My wife died earlier this year and fell back into drinking. Does CIR offer a 12-step model? 14:43 – Thank you, Scott. I’ve been attending the pilot programs for CIR in my diocese....
Feb 13, 2025
William Albrecht tackles key canon debates—John 8, Nicaea, apocryphal books, and translation changes. Can we trust the Church’s authority on Scripture? Find out now! Questions Covered: 06:35 – Considering scholarship on Jn 8. How do we justify it being in the bible since it’s not in the earliest manuscripts? 13:21 – How does the Church rectify other churches’ canons when they enter into communion? 16:34 – Can you talk about Cyril Lucaris and the canon conflict 19:03...
Feb 12, 2025
