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“How would you convince Joyce Carol Oates that we truly believe in the real presence?” This question opens a discussion on the significance of the Eucharist in Catholic faith. Other topics include the proper approach for those considering conversion, the reasons behind the different Eucharistic prayers, and the role of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.

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Questions Covered:

01:17 – How would you convince Joyce Carol Oates that we truly believe in the real presence?

15:02 – I’m not Catholic yet. I want to convert but I’m a leader of my church community. When I go to mass to I go up to receive a blessing, or should I stay in the pew? If I go through OCIA, why would I get pulled from mass to go to a class during the consecration?

28:47 – Why are 4 different eucharistic prayers and who chooses which prayer to pray? It’s hard to follow.

34:08 – Who is supposed to lead the Entrance Antiphon and Communion Antiphon. Is it the priest of the congregation?

41:21 – What is the Church’s stance of receiving communion from Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion? Is there a difference in receiving communion from them and a priest or deacon?

45:53 – When offering prayers before mass, how many offerings can you offer up?

49:41 – No question, but something about language. What don’t you understand about metaphor? All language has some form of it. That includes Hebrew, Greek and English. Get real

“What’s the earliest evidence for transubstantiation?” This question opens a discussion on the historical foundations of the Eucharist, including insights into the evidence for the Eucharist itself and the theological implications of whether Catholics are re-sacrificing Jesus. The conversation also touches on why certain individuals are denied communion and the protective nature of the Mass for those who may not attend regularly.

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Questions Covered:

02:30 – What’s the earliest evidence outside the Bible for transubstantiation?

14:29 – What’s the evidence for the Eucharist?

19:17 – Are Catholics re-sacrificing Jesus?

22:02 – Why do people get denied communion like politicians or gay couples when Jesus didn’t even deny communion to Judas?

36:25 – How much protection does the mass provide to a person who doesn’t always attend but feels like their childhood Catholicism holds them safe?

45:26 – Catholics claim that the Road to Emmaus is about eucharist but Jesus told the followers to touch him knowing he is real. If you take this same logic to the eucharist, the host feels nothing like Jesus therefore the story cannot be about the eucharist. Thoughts?

“How do Protestants justify the 5 Solas?” This question opens a discussion on the foundational beliefs that shape Protestant theology, while also addressing the implications of adding other elements to these principles. The conversation further explores the differences between nominalism and realism, recommendations for Lutherans considering Catholicism, and the need for a modern reformation among Protestants.

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Questions Covered:

01:00 – How do protestants justify the 5 solas? if you use other things it does away with the sola part, doesn’t it?

13:48 – Are the differences in nominalism and realism a way to explain the theological differences between Catholics and Protestants?

23:57 – I’m Lutheran looking to come into the Catholic faith. What reading material do you recommend?

40:40 – Do you think today’s modern-day protestants are in need of a reformation?

48:29 – I don’t think the issue of the reformation is black and white. Is it possible the Church admitted its own shortcomings during the conflict?

“Did the Protestant Reformation fail?” This question opens a discussion on the Reformation’s goals and outcomes, including insights on whether it succeeded. The conversation also touches on Penal substitutionary atonement versus St. Anselm’s model, and reflections on Luther’s trial and the implications of his teachings.

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Questions Covered:

04:14 – Did the Protestant Reformation succeed in its goal?

19:43 – I’m in OCIA from a reformed background. Can you explain Penal substitutionary atonement compared to St. Anselm’s model?

29:39 – I think it’s a shame that the conversation wasn’t had with Luther but instead he was put on trial. What are your thoughts on this?

42:01 – I grew up MO synod Lutheran and believe that the reformation was not successful at all. I think that all teaching was completely undermined and led to disaster. What are your thoughts on that?

48:11 – What prompted Luther’s journey in the wrong direction?

“How did the Church Fathers teach about the Eucharist?” The early Church Fathers provided profound insights into Jesus’ real presence in the Eucharist, even during His earthly ministry, as seen at the Last Supper. Additionally, the discussion touches on the diversity among the Fathers and their perceived radicalism compared to modern interpretations, as well as the relationship between the Fathers and the Protestant Reformers.

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Questions Covered:

12:30 – How did the Church Fathers explain Jesus’ real presence in the Eucharist when Jesus was still alive (like at the Last Supper)?

24:00 – In the early centuries of Christianity there seems to be a great diversity of persons among the Church fathers, and that got lost somewhere along the line in the West. It seems like the Fathers were a bit more radical, then they became a bit more “clean cut.” I feel like the modern Church could use a bit more of that original radicalism. What do you think?

33:18 – It seems like the Church Fathers were so obviously Catholic. Did the Protestant Reformers just ignore them?

44:15 – What is your opinion on why the Church Fathers are so ignored by modern Protestants?

49:45 – The Church Fathers can be surprisingly easy to read, and they are great teachers.