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“What did the early church believe about the Eucharist?” This question opens a discussion on foundational beliefs, while also addressing the serious implications of Church teaching on moral responsibilities, such as the obligation to care for those in need, and the perceived disparities in how the Church treats traditional versus liberal interpretations of faith.

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Questions Covered:

01:45 – What did the early church believe about the Eucharist?

16:23 – The Catechism says it’s a mortal sin to let a child die of starvation if you have the financial means to feed them. I don’t know anyone who does this. Is this really Church teaching?

32:40 – Why does it seem that the Church is coming down unfairly on those who hold a more orthodox/traditional stance of church teaching and allows those who take a more liberal take on the faith run freely?

“Why can’t women be priests?” This question opens a discussion on the role of women in the Church, alongside inquiries about how transgender individuals can feel welcomed in Catholicism and the negative perceptions of the Church within the LGBTQ community. Additional topics include defending the Immaculate Conception and addressing marriage preparation with unmarried priests.

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Questions Covered:

02:13 – Why can’t women be priests?

12:25 – How does a transgender person feel welcomed in the Catholic Church?

20:35 – Why is there such a negative view of Catholicism among the LGBTQ community?

30:20 – What advice do you recommend to defend the Immaculate Conception?

41:12 – How do I explain to someone why we have to go to a priest, who will never be married, to take marriage preparation classes?

45:54 – How do I respond to fellow practicing Catholics who agree on all teaching except for the teachings on homosexuality because they have family with same-sex attractions?

“Where is apostolic succession in the Bible?” This question opens a discussion on the biblical foundations of church leadership, alongside inquiries about the celibacy of bishops and priests, the distinctions between ordination and consecration, and the roles of different levels of clergy. Each topic sheds light on the structure and traditions of the Catholic Church.

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Questions Covered:

03:09 – Where is apostolic Succession in the bible?

17:39 – Why did the Catholic Church decide to have bishops and priests be celibate, especially when that wasn’t the case with the first pope?

28:45 – What is the difference between ordination and consecration? I hear about priests being ordained and bishops being consecrated. Is there a difference?

36:30 – The Levels of clergy and what each of them do

43:25 – If any Catholic male can be a pope, but they first must be made a bishop, does that mean they skip being a priest?

“Can we lose our salvation?” This question opens a discussion on the Catholic understanding of faith and grace, addressing concerns about the nature of salvation. Other topics include the idea of being saved and lost repeatedly, responses to claims about prophecy and salvation, and the implications of Matthew 7:21-23 for believers.

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Questions Covered:

04:00 – Can we lose our salvation?

06:15 – Are we just saved and lost over and over again? How do Catholics view this? How does it work in the day to day?

16:00 – My brother is talking to his protestant friend who claimed you lose your salvation if you don’t accept the prophecy from a current pastor. How does one respond to that?

22:00 – I’m a convert, what does salvation mean from the Catholic position?

31:22 – I’m protestant and believe you can not lose your salvation. Missing sunday service doesn’t cause you to lose salvation.

50:45 – Regarding Matthew 7:21-23 Not everyone who says Lord, Lord… What does this quote mean for salvation?

“Why do Catholics believe in no divorce when Jesus says that there is an exception for sexual immorality?” This question opens a discussion on the Church’s teachings about marriage, alongside inquiries about the idea of the gift of tears experienced during Mass, the implications of Bishop Gasser’s relatio on doctrinal decisions, and the validity of baptisms in diverse church contexts.

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Questions Covered:

00:01 – Why do Catholics believe in no divorce when Jesus says that there is an exception for sexual immorality?

14:48 – Is the gift of tears real? I had an experience of crying for no reason at Pentecost Mass this year?

28:40 – Does Bishop Gasser’s relatio necessitate many ex cathedra doctrinal decisions in the past?

40:58 – I grew up in a oneness church, where some believed in the Trinity; others did not. For baptism, if the two people in the church involved in the baptism believed in the Trinity and baptized in the trinitarian formula, would that baptism be valid?

45:25 – If we hold Mary to be the most exalted creature, how do we handle Matthew 11:11 that says no one born of woman is greater than John the Baptist?