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Episode 33: Catholic vs. Protestant: The Eucharist/Communion

By jacqueandmegan | July 18, 2021

Do Protestant’s believe the eucharist is merely symbolic? Do Catholics really believe they are partaking in the actual body and blood of Jesus? What is the significance of this sacrament? In this episode, Jacque and Megan debate their differing views surrounding the Lord’s Table.

Resources for Megan’s Position:

Definition of Different Views

Christ, Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper by Leonard J. Vander Lee

Catholic Bishop’s Definition

Michael Patton on Rejecting Transubstantiation

Strong’s Greek, Greek Word Study

1 Corinthians 10:16-17, Hebrews 12:1, 1 Corinthians 11:29, 2 Corinthians 5:15, John 6:53-63, John 15:1, John 11:25, John 10:7-9, John 6:48, John 1:1-14, 1 Corinthians 13:12

Resources for Jacque’s Position:

The Fourth Cup – Dr. Scott Hahn

Science of Eucharistic Miracles

Catechism 1345

Why Non Catholics Cannot Receive

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Episode 32: Does Christianity Make Men Hate Women?

By jacqueandmegan | July 12, 2021

Is Christianity misogynistic? In this episode, Jacque and Megan are joined by Megan’s husband: John. John shares his own experience with Christian cultures and how misguided hatred of sin can guide men into hating women.

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Episode 31: The Struggles & Beauty of Motherhood

By jacqueandmegan | July 5, 2021

In this episode, Jacque and Megan talk with Jacque’s friend, Haley, about how the struggles and beauty of pregnancy and motherhood. Haley shares her personal fears, growth, changes that were expected and unexpected. A few issues discussed are: body image, marital sex life after a baby, changes in her marriage, and advice for young mothers.

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Episode 30: Unity Between Catholics & Protestants: A Conversation with Austin Suggs from Gospel Simplicity

By jacqueandmegan | June 28, 2021

In this episode, Jacque and Megan talk with Austin Suggs from Gospel Simplicity. Gospel Simplicity began as a YouTube channel in a Moody Bible Institute dorm. It was born out of the central conviction that the gospel is really good news that should be shared with as many people as possible. Austin creates content around biblical and theological topics, often interacting with people from across the Christian tradition with the hope of seeking greater unity and introducing people to the beautiful simplicity and transformative power of the gospel, the good news about Jesus.

Some topics discussed in this episode are:

When do doctrinal differences become issues that require division?
What would it take for Protestants to join Catholics or vice versa?
How to respond to Protestants who reject the legitimacy of a Catholic’s faith and vice versa.
Will there ever be a union of all different Christian traditions on this side of heaven?

Resources:

Subscribe to Gospel Simplicity on YouTube!

Like Gospel Simplicity on Facebook

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Episode 29: Purity Culture, Modesty, Body Image, & Healing from Sexual Sin

By jacqueandmegan | June 20, 2021

Trigger Warning: This episode references sexual assault and disordered eating.

Jacque and Megan talk to Mary about purity culture: what it is, family dynamics, modesty, body image, and more. Purity Culture is largely understood to be a Christian sub-culture beginning around 1990 in conservative evangelical circles. It is characterized by efforts to promote sexual abstinence prior to marriage as well as emphasizing women to be “appropriately submissive”. While the intentions in this movement may or may not be pure (pun intended), it is important to talk about the lasting effects, and lingering shame, on those who grew up within it. Mary also shares some spectacular wisdom in this episode on healing from sexual sin and managing misplaced shame.

Resources:

History of Purity Culture

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Episode 28: Why Do We Bleed? A Theology of Menstruation

By jacqueandmegan | June 14, 2021

Women often feel shame, disgust, embarrassment, or annoyance at their periods, but is that how menstruation should be viewed? In this episode, Jacque and Megan interview Kerena Lawler who has developed a theology of menstruation. She says that the menstrual cycle tells a story: creation, fall, redemption, and future restoration. Some questions discussed in this episode:

Why is it valuable as women for us to be knowledgeable about our cycle?
Why did God create women to menstruate?
How do you think our reproductive cycle was before the fall? How should women view their periods now?

Resources:

Follow Kerena on Instagram

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Episode 27: The Messy Parts of Converting

By jacqueandmegan | June 7, 2021

Meet Reilly! In this episode, Jacque and Megan talk to Reilly about her conversion story from a non-denominational, Protestant background to the Catholic Church. They discuss the messy parts of conversion, the difficulties and doubts that come along with it, and also the good and beautiful parts as well.

Follow Reilly on Twitter

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Episode 26: Lust as a Feminine Vice – A Conversation with Clare McCallan

By jacqueandmegan | May 31, 2021

We tend to associate lust as more of a masculine vice but women also struggle. In this episode, Jacque and Megan interview Clare McCallan, author and spoken word poet, who wrote a piece on lust as a feminine vice. Clare talks about the difference between healthy sexual desire and lust, how lust is different from real love, and much more.

Resources:

Clare McCallan Documentary

Follow Clare on Instagram

Clare’s Website

Clare’s book Stations

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Episode 25: When it is Time to End a Friendship

By jacqueandmegan | May 23, 2021

We live in a culture where it’s popular to “cut out toxicity”. This leads to many people cutting people out of their life instead of working through problems. However…there are times when a relationship needs to be cut out because it is truly toxic. When is it time to end a friendship and when is it time to seek reconciliation? Is cutting someone out of your life ever loving or Biblical? Jacque and Megan discuss these questions and more with their friend Alé.

Follow Alé on Instagram

Book Recommendations:

Changes That Heal by Dr. Cloud

Boundaries by Dr. Cloud & Dr. Townsend

Resources:

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Toxic Friendships: Thirty Minutes with The Perry’s Podcast

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Episode 24: What Do We Think About Birth Control?

By jacqueandmegan | May 18, 2021

Can a Christian couple take birth control? Are there forms that are permissible? Why is the Catholic Church against contraceptives? Jacque and Megan discuss their differing views in this episode.

Statistics on who takes birth control

Resources for Megan’s View:

John Piper on Birth Control

Matt Pearman on Birth Control

Resources for Jacque’s View:

Historical Church Teaching on Contraception

Natural Family Planning (NFP)

Catechism of the Catholic Church #2362

Catechism of the Catholic Church #2363

Catechism of the Catholic Church #2364