Category: Faith
Episode 35: Redemptive Suffering and Navigating PTSD – A Conversation with Molly McManus

Episode 35: Redemptive Suffering and Navigating PTSD – A Conversation with Molly McManus

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In this episode, Jacque’s friend Molly talks about her struggles with mental health, specifically PTSD, and about how God has shown up in her suffering and brought beauty and redemption from her pain. 

Episode Resources:

Follow Molly on Instagram

Read Jacque’s original blog interview with Molly

knowHis.love Podcast

“This Too Shall Last” by K.J. Ramsey

“Mary Consoles Eve” by Sr. Grace Remington, Our Lady of the Mississippi Abbey

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Episode 34: Bridging the Gap Between Protestants & Catholics – A Conversation with Trent Horn

Episode 34: Bridging the Gap Between Protestants & Catholics – A Conversation with Trent Horn

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What unites us all as Christians and what are the main issues still dividing us? In this episode, we interview Trent Horn about bridging the gap between Catholics and Protestants. Trent himself converted to Catholicism and has earned master’s degrees in theology, philosophy, and bioethics. He works for Catholic Answers as a staff apologist and is passionate about teaching Catholics to graciously and persuasively engage with those who disagree with them. Trent has written numerous books and also hosts his podcast: The Counsel of Trent. 

Resources:

Trent Horn’s Website

The Counsel of Trent Podcast

Books by Trent Horn

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

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

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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 1328

Catechism 1345

Catechism 1383

Catechism 1367

Catechism 1369

Catechism 1370

Catechism 1371

Catechism 1382

Catechism 1381

Why Non Catholics Cannot Receive

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

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

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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:

  1. When do doctrinal differences become issues that require division?
  2. What would it take for Protestants to join Catholics or vice versa?
  3. How to respond to Protestants who reject the legitimacy of a Catholic’s faith and vice versa.
  4. 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

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

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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

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

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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:

  1. Why is it valuable as women for us to be knowledgeable about our cycle?
  2. Why did God create women to menstruate?
  3. 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

Episode 27: The Messy Parts of Converting

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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

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

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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

Episode 25: When it is Time to End a Friendship

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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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