Category: Catholicism
Episode 73: A Catholic & Protestant talk about Icons

Episode 73: A Catholic & Protestant talk about Icons

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In this episode, we talk about the practice of venerating icons. Does religious imagery have a place in Christianity? Are Catholics wrong for venerating icons? Is veneration a form of worship? Listen in as we discuss Catholic and Protestant perspectives on this!

 

Jacque’s Sources:

Veneration of Images | Catholic Answers Encyclopedia

“Catechism of Christian Doctrine” nos. 184-187

Veneration of Icons and Images : University of Dayton, Ohio (udayton.edu)

 

Megan’s Sources:

https://www.biblequery.org/OtherBeliefs/EasternOrthodox/TheEarlyChurchNeverVeneratedIcons.html

https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/02107.htm#:~:text=Now%20the%20images%20and%20temples,then%20be%20sacred%20and%20divine

https://heidelblog.net/2017/03/lactantius-c-250-c-325-where-there-are-images-there-is-no-religion/

https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/04167.htm

https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0301.htm

https://strannikjournal.wordpress.com/historic-confessions/81-canons-of-the-synod-of-elvira/

 

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Our podcast was born from our friendship. We are two people with very different beliefs, yet a shared desire to have understanding and unity! We love to have good natured “Catholic vs. Protestant” conversations to bridge the gap between our faith traditions. On this podcast, we talk about real and difficult topics such as mental health, faith, sex, shame, and more to cultivate a space where we can all just talk about it. In a culture of social media outrage, division, and “canceling”, we want to create an environment in which we can have fruitful discussion & disagreement.

 

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Episode 72: A Catholic and Protestant talk about Purgatory and Indulgences

Episode 72: A Catholic and Protestant talk about Purgatory and Indulgences

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What is the doctrine of Purgatory? Why don’t Protestants affirm this belief? Does Purgatory mean Christ’s sacrifice was not sufficient? Listen in as we discuss Catholic vs. Protestant perspectives on Purgatory!

For the sake of a good-faith discussion, we’ll discuss the official teaching and belief of the Catholic Church, not the various abuses and misuses throughout history since those don’t represent current official Catholic doctrines. The historical view/practice of Purgatory would be a video all to itself with how large that topic can be.

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Megan’s sources:

Ellicott’s Commentary on 1 Cor. 3:15: https://biblehub.com/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/3.htm

Barnes’ Notes on 1 Cor. 3:15: https://biblehub.com/commentaries/1_corinthians/3-15.htm

Chapter 5 of Calvin’s Institutes: https://www.ccel.org/ccel/calvin/institutes.v.vi.html

Jacque’s sources: 

Catechism of the Catholic Church – Paragraph # 1471 (scborromeo.org)

What Does the Catholic Church Teach About Purgatory? | Catholic Answers Tract

Catechism of the Catholic Church #1030-1032 (ucatholic.com)

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Our podcast was born from our friendship. We are two people with very different beliefs, yet a shared desire to have understanding and unity! We love to have good natured “Catholic vs. Protestant” conversations to bridge the gap between our faith traditions. On this podcast, we talk about real and difficult topics such as mental health, faith, sex, shame, and more to cultivate a space where we can all just talk about it. In a culture of social media outrage, division, and “canceling”, we want to create an environment in which we can have fruitful discussion & disagreement.

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Episode 71: Finding Common Ground Between a Catholic and a Protestant? What We Can Agree On.

Episode 71: Finding Common Ground Between a Catholic and a Protestant? What We Can Agree On.

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Catholics & Protestants may disagree on a lot…and we’ve talked about many of those issues…but we also agree on a lot! The fundamentals of the Christian faith are in agreement between both of our traditions.

Our video on our favorite things about each other’s faith tradition: https://youtu.be/iMlq4N9oRAE?si=q1z4zGYtZS4wSBth

Truth Unites on Divine Simplicity: https://youtu.be/wlpdpAnVwgI?si=zjHWlISwFduUH9e4

Essence-Energies Distinction: https://youtu.be/gvfPICJGcHo?si=JkwbkaO-ygqdo0ex

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Our podcast was born from our friendship. We are two people with very different beliefs, yet a shared desire to have understanding and unity! We love to have good natured “Catholic vs. Protestant” conversations to bridge the gap between our faith traditions. On this podcast, we talk about real and difficult topics such as mental health, faith, sex, shame, and more to cultivate a space where we can all just talk about it. In a culture of social media outrage, division, and “cancelling”, we want to create an environment in which we can have fruitful discussion & disagreement.

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Episode 70: Halloween: Pagan or Christian? The history, Catholic & Protestant perspectives, + our ghost story!

Episode 70: Halloween: Pagan or Christian? The history, Catholic & Protestant perspectives, + our ghost story!

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Is Halloween a pagan or Christian holiday? Should Christians celebrate? We delve into this holiday and even tell you our own ghost story!

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Our podcast was born from our friendship. We are two people with very different beliefs, yet a shared desire to have understanding and unity! We love to have good natured “Catholic vs. Protestant” conversations to bridge the gap between our faith traditions. On this podcast, we talk about real and difficult topics such as mental health, faith, sex, shame, and more to cultivate a space where we can all just talk about it. In a culture of social media outrage, division, and “cancelling”, we want to create an environment in which we can have fruitful discussion & disagreement.

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Episode 68: A Catholic and Protestant talk about Justification

Episode 68: A Catholic and Protestant talk about Justification

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Today we talk about the differences between Catholic and Protestant views of justification. //

 

Jacque’s Source: Catechism of the Catholic Church – PART 3 SECTION 1 CHAPTER 3 ARTICLE 2 (scborromeo.org)

 

Megan’s Source: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/the-doctrine-of-justification/

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Episode 66: A Catholic and Protestant Discuss Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal…Incorruptible Bodies?!

Episode 66: A Catholic and Protestant Discuss Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal…Incorruptible Bodies?!

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Today we talk about the story behind the Miraculous Medal as well as incorruptible Saints. (Incorruptibility is the preservation of the body from normal decay after death.)

 

More on Jacque’s pilgrimage to Lourdes: https://youtu.be/B_SgBN6vLN4?si=dS4YvkL4VIbJ4A30

Sources:

Incorrupt bodies, saints and incorruptibility? Here’s what you need to know | Catholic News Agency

Too Good to Rot? Saints with Incorrupt Bodies | Britannica

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Episode 62: I went to Lourdes! // Marian Apparitions & Miraculous Healings

Episode 62: I went to Lourdes! // Marian Apparitions & Miraculous Healings

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Tune in to hear about Jacque’s experience visiting Lourdes, the site of a Marian apparition, and our discussion on how apparitions and miracles are authenticated. 

“Between February 11th and July 16th 1858, Bernadette Soubirous, a 14-year-old peasant girl, experienced 18 apparitions of the Virgin Mary in the nearby Massabielle grotto. During the 9th vision, an underground spring was revealed. The Holy See currently recognizes 70 official miracles attributable to Lourdes.”

What are your thoughts or questions on this topic? Let us know in the comments!

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Our video on Our Lady of Guadalupe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Flm8Z7mzWQs&t=1912s

Our episode with Michaela: https://pod.fo/e/16df0c

Vatican approved apparitions: http://www.miraclehunter.com/marian_apparitions/approved_apparitions/vatican.html

Discernment of miracle claims: http://www.miraclehunter.com/marian_apparitions/discernment/index.html

Discernment of apparition claims: http://www.miraclehunter.com/marian_apparitions/discernment/1978_CDF.html

List of approved Lourdes miracles: http://www.miraclehunter.com/marian_apparitions/approved_apparitions/lourdes/miracles1.html

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Episode 61: How we met and how to have ecumenical friendships

Episode 61: How we met and how to have ecumenical friendships

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Take a trip down memory lane with us as we reminisce on how we met and became friends and reflect on practical tips on having ecumenical friendships. 

Jacque is currently on a pilgrimage to Lourdes. If you have any prayer requests or intentions, drop a comment and she will pray for you there!

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Episode 60: A Catholic and a Protestant talk about praying to Saints

Episode 60: A Catholic and a Protestant talk about praying to Saints

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Is it biblical to pray to saints or to Mary? Does it benefit or hinder our spiritual life? Listen in as we discuss the Catholic (Jacque) and Protestant (Megan) perspectives on asking saints for intercession. 

Speaking of intercession, Jacque is going on a pilgrimage to Lourdes. If you have any prayer requests or intentions, drop a comment and she will pray for you there!

Scripture References:

Revelation 5:8, 8:4

Colossians 1:24

1 Timothy 2:1–4

James 5:16–18

John 14:13–14

Ephesians 6:18

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Episode 58: Leaving the Wrong Relationship and Stepping Out in Faith – An Interview with Maria Gari

Episode 58: Leaving the Wrong Relationship and Stepping Out in Faith – An Interview with Maria Gari

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How do you find the courage to leave a relationship you know is wrong and step out in faith that God has something better planned? We are so grateful to talk to Maria Gari (@runningmyselftogether) about her experience ending a long-term relationship. A few questions we ask Maria: 

  • How did you find the courage to step out of the relationship after investing so much hope and time into that person?
  • What is your advice for healing and moving forward after a break up, especially a long term relationship, where you pictured and planned a future with them?
  • What is your advice for women who feel they could be in the wrong relationship but are scared to leave?
  • What is your advice for a woman in a season of waiting?

Maria Gari is the founder of RunningMyselfTogether, a ministry dedicated to bringing Christ’s light to women through running and mental health awareness. She is a cradle-Catholic who discovered her worth in Christ while working through her eating disorder recovery. She now writes, speaks, is a run coach, and leads pilgrimages to help women understand who they are as daughters of God and eradicate the stigma around mental health in the Church.

Follow Maria on Instagram: instagram.com/runningmyselftogether/

Check out Maria’s website: www.runningmyselftogether.com/

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