Questions covered: 03:35 – In John 17, when Jesus prays “that they may be one,” I can’t help but wonder if the way he phrases it there implies that the Church wouldn’t be one. Is that the case?  07:08 – What is the logical path from deism to Catholicism?  15:17 – Why was the death penalty allowed in some circumstances in the Old Testament when the person wasn’t a threat to the society?  28:55 – Why isn’t Thomas à Kempis a saint?  31:34 – What are Jimmy’s thoughts about how advanced ancient civilizations fit into the history of the Bible?  38:15 – Could a Catholic read Jesus’ teachings in terms of a midrasch?  42:40 – Were there two different creations of humans, since Genesis records two accounts?  45:52 – If there are ghosts haunting churches, what are their souls doing here on earth instead of being with the father?  51:27 – In a state of mortal sin, what helps are there for overcoming that sin?  …

Questions covered: 14:15 – I don’t know how to approach my son. He fell away and now he doesn’t want to hear anything about Jesus. 32:46 – Is there a difference in the way a Protestant would evangelize versus how a Catholic would? 43:59 – My Catholic sister-in-law is pro-choice and believes there’s “two different Catholics.” Whenever I try to talk to her she says “God tells us not to judge.” I’m stuck and don’t know how to move on from there. …

Questions Covered:  03:08 – In cases of annulment are the children from that marriage illegitimate?  07:16 – What is an interlinear Bible in the original to Spanish?  13:05 – What are the seven spirits of God in Revelation 5:6?   15:47 – Who would the people in 2 Maccabees 12:46 been praying for, since there weren’t Christians? 33:01 – How do I re-evangelize my aunt and Godmother who is Pentacostal?    …

Questions Covered:  07:00 – How do priests have the authority to Transubstantiate?  15:02 – Did the apostles receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders at the last supper?  21:17 – Why does Jesus refer to himself as the Son of Man in Mark 10:32 instead of saying I?    28:48 – How should I view Pope Francis’s revision to the Catechism on the death penalty with Pope Leo X?  41:00 – Can someone who doesn’t know Christ receive Salvation?  47:44 – I heard a Rabi say that the only unintentional sins were forgiven in the Old Testament. How was this fulfilled in the new covenant? 51:55 – I have heard that the Husband is the priest of the house. Who is the priest of the house when their isn’t a husband?  …

Questions Covered:  04:00 – Would the promise of the Brown Scapular apply to the second coming?  09:44 – How can I argue well against IVF?   17:42 – Why didn’t Eve and Adam have any children in the garden prior to the fall?   29:50 – Can I attend the wedding of my Mother-in-law to a man who hasn’t gone through the annulment process?   33:28 – Should I not receive the Eucharist if my marriage is not valid?   39:48 – I’ve heard people say there were English translations prior to William Tindale, what were those Bibles?   46:20 – Why do Eastern Rites receive Confirmation and Baptism as kids? 50:24 – What are the key differences between Catholic and Protestant beliefs on the end times theology?   …

Questions Covered:  08:17 – How can we navigate the idea of conversion for those who live in evangelical families?  17:45 – What is your favorite Advent tradition and why?  23:00 – Is it okay to listen to lonely themed music?  29:44 – Why didn’t Jesus explain exactly how things should be instead of speaking in parables?   32:24 – Do people in a state of sin face more negative thoughts or habitual patterns?  41:46 – Do we know what it means when Gabriel says the Spirit of God will overshadow Mary?  45:04 – Why don’t protestants recognize the early church fathers or apostolic succession?  50:07 – How should I interpret Mark 13 on the temple being destroyed in comparison to other passages?   …

Questions Covered: 02:59 – I attend a protestant church. What questions should I be asking the pastor? 12:46 – Am I going to heaven when I die? I was baptized in protestant church. 19:57 – I’m a recent convert. Why is mortal sin such a big deal if we can just go to confession? 29:36 – I’m in OCIA. I would like you to critique my reasoning on purgatory as I’m beginning to understand it. 34:32 – How do Catholics view salvation? 44:27 – What’s the difference between the elect of the Old Testament and the elect as Paul talks about in Romans 8? 52:05 – How do I respond to my protestant who brings up Mark 7:7-8 when I mention Thes. 2:15 during our discussion on tradition. …

Questions Covered: 08:45 – I got to church with my baptist husband. Is it hypocritical for them to use the Church Fathers to defend their faith? They quote Eusebius. 16:59 – As a protestant I’ve been looking into the Eucharist. Why are priests necessary for consecration? Is communion outside of the Catholic Church valid? 32:26 – Why do Catholics believe in purgatory? 44:21 – Why can babies be baptized if they can’t have faith? …

Questions Covered: 04:44 – Can my girlfriend and I get married sacramentally without having to get married civilly? 09:13 – I’m worried about my husband’s soul who passed away. What can I do to help him? 21:55 – Do Catholics believe that other denominations can go to heaven? 30:16 – How do I explain to my ex wife why I want to get our marriage annulled? 38:22 – Was Paul married? 46:46 – What is the best way to figure out which translation of early church writings to read? 53:50 – Do you have to request a mass to be said for you while you’re still alive? …

Questions Covered: 16:14 – My friend divorced over 40 years ago and never remarried. How would one find out if the spouse is still alive? Does the Church have a process of finding them? 18:44 – The Church Tribunal says I have to have witnesses of my husband’s unfaithfulness to get an annulment granted. Since there are no witnesses, am I stuck with this? 20:53 – My daughter married a divorced man in the Greek Orthodox Church. Does he have to go through the Orthodox Church for the annulment? 22:26 – Do marriages that don’t take place in a church need an annulment? Does the Church make it clear how serious marriage is during marriage prep? 30:55 – I watched your Coming Home Interview. I just wanted to thank you and show appreciation for all you do. 35:23 – My grandparents married outside of the Church but are now divorced. I worry about their salvation. How do I approach them about this? 38:46 – How confidential is the annulment process? 43:07 – I want to marry in the Church who is currently married and estranged from her husband so can’t file for annulment. What can the Church do to help? 47:37 – I’m a convert. What’s the basis for all the grounds for annulment? Is it from the bible or from Tradition? 51:16 – Do I have any interjection or right in a current annulment underway where the respondent will not respond due to being afraid or hurt? This man I question was also my husband? …

Questions Covered: 02:20 – In the sacrament of Holy Orders, clergy progress through ranks—deacon, priest, and bishop—implying they receive the sacrament multiple times, each with additional spiritual authority. Does this mean they receive the full sacrament once, with additional authority “unlocked” at each level, or is each stage more akin to receiving a fuller portion of the sacrament over time? If they receive the same sacrament with varying levels of authority, wouldn’t that mean Holy Orders is actually three different types of sacraments that are slight variations of each other? 08:25 – Mt 7:13-14. Is it wrong for me to read this as a motivational passage instead of a somber one? 13:17 – Will you do an episode of Mysterious World on our Lady of Champion? 15:47 – What are your thoughts on the mystic Luisa Piccarreta? 20:38 – How do we find a happy balance between taking responsibility for actions that lead to bad thing happening to us vs bad things just happening? 29:03 – What are your thoughts on Exodus 4:24? 35:38 – What is the best way to dispose of Catholic literature? 43:27 – Why is it that Catholicism removes consent and stewardship from its moral philosophy? 52:04 – How do I respectfully approach my pastor to bring back passing around the basket for the offertory? It was discontinued during COVID and never brought back. …