But He's Catholic!

Ellie and Tom
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But He's Catholic!, hosted by husband and wife duo Tom (Catholic) and Ellie (not Catholic), answers all your questions about Catholicism - whether you're religious or not. Each week poses a question on a new topic - from the Pope and Jesus to confession and transubstantiation.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    10. Why Can't Priests Be Married?

    Famously, Catholic Priests can't marry - or can they? Tom explains the truth behind the myth. We then discuss the arguments for celibacy and debunk some common criticisms of the 'rule'.

    25 min

  2. May 31

    9. Why does Catholicism have Priests?

    Tom explains the origins of the priesthood, stretching back before Jesus into the Jewish faith. He then goes on to talk about the purpose of the priesthood for so long Ellie runs out of time to ask her questions about why priests can't get married or be a woman - so tune in for that next time!

    22 min

  3. May 23

    8. What is a Catholic Saint?

    Tom explains what makes someone a Saint, and why they are so important to Catholics. Ellie also debates how authentic relics are, and some of the stories told about Saints.

    25 min

  4. Apr 17

    7. What is a 'Just War'?

    We've heard people, including the Pope, judge things as a 'Just War' or not - but what makes a war just? Tom explains the rules set by thousands of years of Catholic teaching and gives historical examples.

    38 min

  5. Apr 12

    6. What's Catholic Confession all about?

    How does Confession work? Why do Catholics do it? What do you say in Confession? All questions Ellie puts to Tom today, as well as challenging him on how you can possibly go to Heaven after murder, just by confessing.

    25 min

  6. Apr 6

    5. Evidence for the Resurrection

    What evidence is there for the Resurrection? Tom explains how parts of the Bible, as well as the Shroud of Turin, provide some interesting evidence. Follow us on Twitter @Buthescatholic

    24 min

  7. Mar 21

    4. How do Catholics understand the Resurrection?

    Why is Jesus dead for 3 days? What happened after he rose again? What does an Easter Egg represent? Questions all explored in this episode about the Resurrection. Follow us on Twitter @buthescatholic and leave your thoughts in the comments!

    28 min

  8. Mar 14

    3. What is Lent?

    Other than it's 40 days in the run up to Easter, Ellie knows little about Lent. Tom explains what else this period is all about - and reveals why it's not actually 40 days long!

    20 min

  9. Mar 6

    2. What is Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday?

    Pancake Day - or Shrove Tuesday - has become a secular holiday, but less people know about Ash Wednesday. Tom explains what exactly the days are for and what the ash represents.

    24 min

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    Everything you can expect from our new podcast, But He's Catholic!

    2 min

  11. Feb 27

    1. The Weirdness of Catholicism

    Why do Catholic rituals and beliefs seem so weird to modern society? Tom explains the three main reasons why. Follow us on X and be sure to subscribe https://x.com/ButHesCatholic

    16 min

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But He's Catholic!, hosted by husband and wife duo Tom (Catholic) and Ellie (not Catholic), answers all your questions about Catholicism - whether you're religious or not. Each week poses a question on a new topic - from the Pope and Jesus to confession and transubstantiation.

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  • Creator
    Ellie and Tom
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ellie and Tom
  • Show Website
    But He's Catholic!