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Questions Covered:

11:55 – Should I be reading the bible from cover to cover?
16:59 – I’m protestant looking into Catholicism. What is 1 Tim 3? How come priests can’t be married?
21:01 – Why does Elijah and Moses appear in the Transfiguration?
29:31 – A Protestant told me that Catholics worship the same God as Islam. How do I respond?
34:36 – Is there anything that supports the idea of cultural Catholicism? Saying if the culture doesn’t accept it, then the Church shouldn’t enforce it. Does the bible accept or reject it?
41:28 – The Gospel of Matthew says that Jesus condemns divorce except for the case of unchastity. What is that?
44:06 – I’ve been grappling with the issue of women’s silence in the church, as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 14:34-35. Could you help me understand why it states that women should remain silent in the church and ask their questions to their husbands? I have read so many articles and watched videos but didn’t satisfy.
47:19 – You said a person cannot divorce, remarry and receive communion. Is this true? Did I hear you correctly?
49:39 – Was St. Dismas the first saint in heaven? Where were the other souls of the Old Testament?

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Questions Covered:

18:54 – Why didn’t Jesus keep the wounds from his scourging?
23:05 – Since Jesus has a body in heaven and so does Mary, are we going to have the same bodies purified and cleansed in heaven?
43:12 – It makes sense to me that Jesus changed his physical appearance, and they didn’t recognize him. I’m a recovering alcoholic and people didn’t recognize when I became sober.
50:50 – 1. Cor 15:28 What does this mean? And how do I respond to people who claim this disproved Jesus divinity?

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09:04 – How can I reconcile Adam, Eve and Evolution?
17:05 – What are your thoughts on magnetism, gravity and light? It almost seems like there’s a spiritual element to them that we can’t explain. Good
22:27 – Is it plausible to conclude that there must be a God, seeing how inanimate matter cannot create on its own? Good
33:36 – Is there an agreed upon definition of science?
37:27 – When Jesus said, you will have life more abundantly, do you think he was referring to the future and scientific discovery in the temporal world?
44:27 – The Church teaches all humans are persons but there seems to be circumstances where persons don’t exist in humans like, braindead people and zygotes. What are your thoughts on this?
52:35 – I’m a homeschooling mom and feel unprepared for the scientific subjects. How can I prepare?

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Questions Covered:

02:55 – I disagree with your statement that the apostles did not gain from spreading the gospel.
08:22 – How can I defend my new Catholic faith to my Jewish family?
16:39 – How do I defend the position that abortion should be illegal?
23:56 – Why does our modern biblical text use the Masoretic text instead of the Septuagint which is more apologetic friendly?
31:17 – I’m a revert living in the bible belt. How do I share my faith with my non-denominational Christians?
37:42 – Why is baptism a prerequisite to confession?
48:04 – How would you respond to the claim that euthanasia decreases suffering so it should be allowed

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Questions Covered:

05:50 – If a person leaves the Church because they sincerely believe it’s not true, are they still in danger of going to hell?
19:53 – Does the fact that the Church grants the title of Doctor of the Church to women contradict 1 Timothy 2:11-12 that talks about women being submissive not being teachers?
28:48 – After arguing with ChatGPT trying to make it conclude in belief in Jesus, I came to realize that it was hardwired to oppose it. What are your thoughts on this?
41:17 – I’m in college and need to debate if humans are good or bad in class. How do I argue this from free will?
49:31 – If a Catholic person doesn’t believe in the real presence would they still be able to receive communion?

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Questions Covered:

05:10 – Did the Old Testament permit chattel slavery?
11:05 – Regarding your recent Sola Scriptura Debate. Why did it matter that the Jews didn’t know that Isaiah was a part of the canon?
13:17 – I’m a little confused about purgatory. What exactly is it for?
17:15 – How can we be sure that the Divine Mercy revelation is true?
20:41 – If NFP is just as successful as other contraception, how does the Church differentiate the morality of one or the other?
24:46 – Was it wrong for Rahab to have lied to the guards?
31:44 – How are we supposed to interpret 1 John 5:16-17 in the context of venial and mortal sin?
41:30 – Where does motor sport fall into CCC 2290 which states, “Those incur grave guilt who, by drunkenness or a love of speed, endanger their own and others’ safety on the road.”
44:19 – If God knew us from the beginning, does this mean that time is not linear but just is?
49:38 – What do Catholics believe about Protestants who speak in tongues?
52:39 – How would one respond to a non-Catholic who claims we do more than just pray to saints like ask St. Anthony to find lost items or bury a statue of St. Joseph to buy a house?

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