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The Classical Theism Podcast aims to defend Catholic Christian ideas in conversation. With the help of various guests, I defend three pillars of the Catholic Christian worldview: (1) the God of classical theism exists, (2) Jesus is our Messiah and Lord, and (3) He founded the Catholic Church. We place a strong emphasis on the first pillar, defending classical theism, drawing upon the work of Thomistic philosopher Dr. Edward Feser and many others. Thanks for listening! John DeRosa jderosa@cla ...
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Catholic Answers Focus, the world's premier podcast on Catholic apologetics, helps you explain and defend the Catholic Faith. If you want to take a deep dive into the reasons behind Church teaching, Catholic Answers Focus is for you.
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Question Covered:06:49 – Can you explain the concept of a new Heaven and a new Earth? 15:19 – How can I help my Christian Grandmother’s salvation without hurting her feelings? 21:19 – Can you explain what Paul meant by handing a sinner’s flesh to Satan so his soul can be saved in 1 Cor 5:5? 30:50 – Can you explain why temporal sinfulness can merit …
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Questions Covered:01:53 – Why was Judas necessary?10:21 – Is abortion wrong just because a uterus is for the purpose of fostering children?16:30 – Nondenominational people in my area have begun believing the idea that the pope is going to make a one world religion that will usher in the end times. Are you familiar with this idea and where it stems …
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Questions Covered:03:34 – What are the necessary contrition, motivations and resolutions needed for a valid confession? 07:59 – My protestant friend claims that St. Augustine’s said that being born of water and spirit means a physical birth, not baptism. Is this true? 14:16 – Is it socially acceptable in Catholic circles to make up Marian apparitio…
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Questions Covered:07:41 – What should Catholics take into consideration when voting?19:45 – The Council of Carthage claims that babies don’t go to heaven. Was that rejected or was that authoritative and how does that relate to the line in the Creed we believe in one baptism in the remission of sins24:42 – Is Nestorian considered Christianity in the…
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Questions Covered:02:54 – What are your thoughts on Matthias being appointed to replace Judas?13:48 – If I could learn a language to read the bible, which should it be, Ecclesiastical Latin or Biblical Greek?17:17 – Why doesn’t the Church gather frequently to infallibly define everything?28:45 – How would I explain that there is only one God to a M…
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Episode 99: Year B – 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time In this episode, we focus solely on the Gospel reading for this upcoming 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B, which, at least the long version, is Mark 10:17-30. There’s no major detail that requires an in-depth study. However, there are several details that have some relation to apologetics, even …
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Questions Covered:03:30 – Gal.3:13 mentions Jesus became a curse on the cross. How do we properly understand the term curse in that context?15:05 – Is there a difference between the Septuagint and the current translation of the Old Testament?19:58 – My friend is a traditional Catholic and has a 1st class relic. She said she got it after the Church …
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Questions Covered:03:25 – What’s the actual effect of Grace? What does receiving the Eucharist do practically?13:50 – How does the Catholic community define and practice worship and prayer?21:03 – In Anglican. If the claim that Peter’s successors retain the same power and status, why don’t the successors of the other apostles hold the same?29:33 – …
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https://karlobroussard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ca241008a.mp3 Audio Download Questions Covered: 06:29 – Can a believer who is not Baptized in the Catholic church go to Heaven? 13:51 – What was the first recorded miracle with a relic? 16:09 – When did people stop believing in Purgatory? 22:28 – What is the scriptural basis for purgatory? 32:46…
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Questions Covered: 06:29 – Can a believer who is not Baptized in the Catholic church go to Heaven?13:51 – What was the first recorded miracle with a relic?16:09 – When did people stop believing in Purgatory?22:28 – What is the scriptural basis for purgatory?32:46 – How can we explain ghosts or spirits on Earth if there are only three paths after de…
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Questions Covered: 02:10 – How can I respond to claims that Matthew 4 and Jesus’s temptations prove Sola Scriptura?06:31 – Can you explain the new and the old wine skin parable? 12:53 – When is the completion of the Eucharist on the Cross? 16:17 – What is a good response for any problematic study notes in the New American Bible? 22:25 – Was there a…
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Questions Covered: 06:56 – Did the apostles receive the same Baptism of Jesus based on Act 19: 3-4 and Matthew 28:19? 15:15 – Does scripture rule out God being incarnated previously in another world? 16:58 – Based on the different descriptions in Isaiah, Daniel, and John are there quantifiable things in heaven? 22:22 – Was John 6 taken literally by…
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Questions Covered:01:20 – Why did they stop writing books into the bible?15:45 – Doctrinally how do the differences work in the east and west regarding infant communion?30:51 – How would a protestant align intercession of the saints and a belief in soul sleep?45:39 – Why doesn’t the 9th commandment state coveting thy neighbor’s husband only thy nei…
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Questions Covered:02:23 – How do we make sense of how we are not crucifying Christ during the mass?18:38 – I’ve noticed that some Catholics and Protestants are acting as though we are in the end times. How do I go about talking with them?35:19 – I need help responding to some saying that Mary disproves the Eucharist?47:41 – Why does a bishop have t…
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Episode 98: Year B – 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time In this episode, we look at three details in the readings for this upcoming 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B. Two of the three come from the second reading, which is taken from Hebrews 2:9-11. Both details pertain to the topic of Jesus’ divinity. If Jesus is God, so it’s asked, how can he be “lo…
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Questions Covered:02:34 – When we choose our investments for retirement, can a Catholic invest in companies who we know are contributing money to Planned Parenthood?11:26 – Since James was writing before the events of Acts 15, did he fully understand the gospel?17:14 – How would you talk to someone for the World Mission Society, Church of God?22:34…
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