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…

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…

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 …

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 – …

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Questions Covered:07:35 – What is Marian Consecration and how do I go about doing it?14:40 – How do I explain the sign of the cross to a 4-year-old from a different faith background?20:19 – Considering the Church calls abortion evil, why hasn’t the Church sanctioned Catholic politicians who are vocally pro-abortion?31:52 – Where do Catholics get th…

Questions covered:02:17 – It seems like a lot of non-Catholic religions in which people speak in tongues. Why don’t Catholics do that? And what is the Catholic position on speaking in tongues? 11:49 – What must one do to be saved? 16:49 – What are the rewards that we can obtain in heaven? 19:29 – Why are we still split with the Orthodox over the fi…

Questions covered09:19 – Why doesn’t the New Testament refer to priests with the Greek word hiereus?22:06 – Why are so many people fascinated by exorcisms, especially in horror movies?18:06 – It seems like there are so many things you have to do and rules to follow in Catholicism.41:01 – if everything happens according to god’s will/plan, which is …

Questions Covered:01:36 – I’m a Baptist. If I attend a Catholic service why can’t I receive communion?17:16 – How do we harmonize intercession of the saints and purgatory?41:10 – It’s hard for me to get over the idea of the Eucharist being the body and blood of Jesus as a nondenominational Christian, because I feel like I would deify the wafer. How…

Questions Covered:08:03 – My wife and I aren’t confirmed yet. Does practicing do anything yet since we’re not fully initiated into the Church?25:25 – I’m Jewish. What is the Catholic interpretation of Psalm 110?36:47 – Why can’t we have premarital intercourse?50:29 – Why does the show prompt there’s a non-optional requirement to be Catholic? Why do…

Questions Covered:01:42 – What does a day-in-the-life of Jimmy Akin look like? I know so many of us are in awe of your depth and breadth of knowledge. It would be interesting to see how you structure your day with learning etc.06:40 – I have a few questions that I have had on my mind for some time now. It is said that Latin is especially efficaciou…

Questions Covered:02:57 – Was William Shakespeare a Recusant, or did he become a part of the Church of England at some point in his life?11:38 – If our Lord instituted all Sacraments by commanding His apostles to do them and no one can usurp a Bishop or priest, if the person doesn’t have valid orders, to consecrate, give absolution, confirm, ordain…

Questions Covered:02:45 – What happens during the mass in a situation where the priest can not finish the mass? Do i have any obligations?09:28 – As a convert how did you incorporate the deuterocanonical books into your world view?13:35 – What did the Vatican remove the word “one” in the phrase one God forever and ever, in the liturgies?17:50 – How…

Questions Covered:02:48 – What is the difference between a Church and a temple?08:19 – Why do baptism and confirmation happen at the same time in Maronite rite?14:45 What’s the best answer for why Jesus died for our sins?17:01 – Will a 3-month-old who passed away remain a baby in heaven?20:22 – Did the apostles who were illiterate use scribes? Why …

Questions Covered:09:42 – I have an adult family member who is developing mental health issues and I’m noticing a lot of overlap with addiction and compulsion. How would CIR be able to help?14:43 – I have an addiction to hoarding and still struggle. What advice do you have for me?19:06 – How do I find a good Catholic sponsor?24:17 – I’ve been addic…

Questions Covered:04:45 – How could one in the Church still believe in the claim of authority in light of all the controversy?15:13 – My co-worker says he is spiritual and believes in the pineal gland and its supernatural effect. Do you know anything about this?18:29 – How should Catholics navigate modern dating?25:12 – Would you be willing to do a…

Questions Covered:01:48 – How can I trust that the whole of tradition is divine revelation rather than a false doctrine of human beings?12:00 – What about people who feel so close to God, what about their authority?18:51 – What’s the relationship between James and Peter and the authority of the two?24:20 – If I didn’t go to Church on Sunday and wan…