Category: Religion
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 47: Navigating Church Hurt – A Conversation with Derek Perdue

Episode 47: Navigating Church Hurt – A Conversation with Derek Perdue

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We have a very special guest for this episode – Megan’s dad! In this episode, Derek Perdue talks about his experiences with hurt in churches and how someone can navigate church hurt. TW: This episodes discusses elements of abuse.

A few questions discussed in this episode:

  • What is “church hurt”?
  • Are many cases of “church hurt” spiritual abuse? Why or why not?
  • How can someone separate church hurt from God’s character?
  • How can someone participate in the body of Christ if going to church is triggering?
  • What advice would you give someone about forgiving their church that hurt them?

Derek Perdue has his Master’s in Christian Thought from Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, MN and a degree in Pastoral Studies from North Central University. He has had years of pastoral experience, church leadership, and church planting. Derek currently lives in Southern Wisconsin with his wife, Michelle, and has three adult children. 

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Episode 41: Updated Reflections on Healing

Episode 41: Updated Reflections on Healing

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In our first season, we talked about healing in episode 5 (The Path of Healing is the Valley of Death). Now, a year later, we want to revisit the topic of healing and give some updated reflections. Jacque recently attended a healing retreat with the John Paul II Healing Center and will be sharing her thoughts and reactions.

Resources:

John Paul II Healing Center

Dr. Bob Schuchts

Sr. Miriam James Heidland

Abiding Together Podcast

Be Healed by Dr. Bob Schuchts

Unbound by Neal Lozano

How Healing Happens: Revisiting The U Diagram (podcast: The Place We Find Ourselves)

How Healing Happens Part 1 (podcast: The Place We Find Ourselves)

How Healing Happens Part 2 (podcast: The Place We Find Ourselves)

How Healing Happens Part 3 (podcast: The Place We Find Ourselves)

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Episode 40: Should You Save Sex for Marriage?

Episode 40: Should You Save Sex for Marriage?

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It has been the traditional Christian ethic to save sex for marriage, but is it worth it? Will saving sex until marriage be a decision you regret? In this episode, Jacque and Megan discuss:

  • Does God call us to save sex for marriage?
  • What is the purpose of sex?
  • Does our biology tell us to wait until marriage?

We also address some common objections we have heard against saving sex for marriage and what our personal thoughts are.

This is obviously a touchy issue for many people, and we would love to hear your thoughts! If you have questions, additional thoughts, or even objections, feel free to reach out to us on our Instagram or by email. 

Resources:

Tobit 8:4

CC#2339

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Episode 38: Common Caricatures of Catholicism

Episode 38: Common Caricatures of Catholicism

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In this episode, Jacque and Megan discuss five common misconceptions or caricatures of what Catholics believe:

  1. Papal Infallibility means that everything the Pope says is true/binding.
  2. We worship Mary. We think she didn’t need to be saved.
  3. Saints have their own power or are on the same level as God.
  4. Catholics believe in work-based salvation.
  5. Catholics don’t read the Bible. Catholics put the Magisterium or Tradition over the Bible.

Our past episode on Mary

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Episode 37: Common Caricatures of Protestantism

Episode 37: Common Caricatures of Protestantism

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In this episode, Jacque and Megan discuss five common misconceptions or caricatures of what protestants believe:

  1. The Bible is our only authority (sola scriptura)
  2. Good works are not necessary in salvation (sola fide)
  3. Church history/tradition is unimportant
  4. Sacraments are mere symbols and powerless
  5. Mary is unimportant/has no role

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Episode 36: Should We Baptize Infants? A Conversation with Dr. Gavin Ortlund

Episode 36: Should We Baptize Infants? A Conversation with Dr. Gavin Ortlund

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Should we baptize infants or only someone who professes faith in Christ? In this episode, we talked to Gavin about complexities in infant and believers Baptism and his journey from the Presbyterian church to the Baptist denomination. Gavin Ortlund is a husband, father, pastor, and writer. He serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai in Ojai, California. Gavin has a Ph.D. from Fuller Theological Seminary and an M.Div from Covenant Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books and blogs regularly about theology and Christian Living. Gavin also creates content on his YouTube channel, “Truth Unites” where he posts a variety of videos on apologetics and theology.

Resources:

Gavin’s Blog Soliloquium

Truth Unites YouTube Channel

Gavin’s List of Publications

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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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