#12298 Why Create Us If We Can Choose Hell? Free Will, Evil, and Salvation - Karlo Broussard
“Why create us if we can choose Hell?” This question opens a thought-provoking discussion on free will, evil, and salvation. The episode also explores how Jesus has written natural law on our hearts, the implications of the rebellion of Korah, and why God allows senseless evil in the world. Tune in for a deep dive into these critical topics.
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Questions Covered:
06:29 – Angels and humans were given free will. God doesn’t want us to go to Hell. Since he knows everything, why bother creating us if we were to choose Hell?
13:00 – If natural law has existed since the beginning of time, how has Jesus written the law on our hearts?
23:08 – Is the rebellion of Korah a foreshadowing of the Protestant rebellion?
33:10 – Why does God allow senseless evil, such as car accidents, natural disasters, etc. to kill his people, which seems to be something that would happen in a Deistic universe?
38:05 – What is a good answer to someone who says the church is not needed but only a relationship with Jesus?
42:30 – Protestant constantly say that there is one mediator. How would you respond to that claim?
46:54 – Lutherans say baptism forgives the sin from before and after your baptism. Why would that be incorrect?
51:16 – Aren’t we supposed to pray to God in Jesus name? We are not supposed to be praying to Jesus?
Explore the complex interplay of free will, evil, and salvation in this insightful discussion on why God allows choices that lead to Hell.
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#12297 What Is The Melkite Catholic Church? – An Interview With Bishop François Beyrouti - Bishop François Beyrouti
What is the Melkite Catholic Church? Catholic Answers Live Host Cy Kellet interviews Bishop François Beyrouti to learn about the American Melkite Church.
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#12296 Why Doesn’t St. Ignatius Mention Mary? Latria, Dulia, and Salvation - William Albrecht
“Why doesn’t St. Ignatius mention belief in Mary as essential for salvation?” This episode explores this intriguing question while also addressing the distinctions between latria and dulia, the Catholic Church’s stance on supporting the modern state of Israel, and the differences between Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics.
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Questions Covered:
04:42 – Why doesn’t St. Ignatius of Antioch mention belief in Mary as essential salvation?
17:41 – What is the difference between latria and dulia?
25:05 – Are Catholics required to support the modern state of Israel?
30:11 – Why does the Catholic church typically only have communion with the bread and not wine?
40:52 – What is the main difference between the Catholic church and Eastern Orthodox?
44:30 – I don’t believe in God or the supernatural? What might help me believe in a God?
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#12295 Am I Catholic If I Don’t Practice? Baptism, Judgment, and Conversion - Steve Ray
“Am I Catholic Without Catechesis?” This episode explores the nuances of faith and practice, addressing questions like the implications of baptism and confirmation without catechesis, responses to Seventh Day Adventist beliefs about death, and the role of Catholic schools in adhering to Church teachings. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics.
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Questions Covered:
11:54 – Am I catholic if I was Baptized and confirmed, but I wasn’t Catechized or practice?
20:59 – What is a good response to the Seventh Day Adventist idea of a sleep death?
29:04 – At the time of Judgement, do we bypass heaven if we receive the apostolic pardon?
33:49 – Do Catholic schools need to abide by the Catholic church for curriculum?
45:05 – Why did you discount the Second Judgement in your answers for Seventh Day Adventist?
49:55 – How can I navigate converting to Catholicism when family isn’t supportive?
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#12294 Can Saints Intercede for Us? Eucharist, Annulments, and Mary - Karlo Broussard
“Can saints intercede for us?” This episode explores the biblical basis for intercession, addressing questions like the reconciliation of Revelation 22:9 with the practice of honoring saints and the significance of the Eucharist in relation to salvation. Tune in as we also delve into the complexities of annulments and the nature of Mary’s sinlessness.
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Questions Covered:
04:55 – The saints’ attempt to intercede for us in Rev. 6:9 seems to have failed. What other biblical evidence is there for intercession?
14:16 – How can you reconcile Rev. 22:9 with the practice of offering dulia to the saints?
23:28 – If the Eucharist is required for salvation, then why did Jesus tell the good thief he would be in paradise that day. Why was it good enough for him but not the rest of us?
31:13 – It doesn’t make sense because we don’t know which saints are in heaven and if we pray to one that isn’t there, does that mean we are praying to a demon? The saints pray for you.
36:56 – Religions are man made and are all imperfect in particular the Catholic Church?
46:33 – I don’t understand where annulments fit into scripture?
51:31 – What sin did Mary not have? What is a dark intellect?
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