Catholic Answers Live #12438 Why Aren’t You Christian? w/Tim Staples - Tim Staples
Oct 31, 2025
Tim Staples, a senior apologist at Catholic Answers and author, dives into intriguing theological discussions. He tackles the urgency behind infant baptism, highlighting the idea of vulnerability and the catechesis process for adults. A former Muslim shares her path to marrying in the Church, prompting insights on the nature of sacramental marriages. Staples also explores the profound gift of free will and reflects on the healing stories of incorrupt babies, offering consolation to those who've faced loss. He concludes by correcting misconceptions about purgatory with clarity.
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Choose Love With Daily Freedom
- Do view free will as essential because God gave it for love, not mere autonomy.
- Seek God's grace daily so your will chooses to walk in the Spirit and overcome the flesh.
Why Infant And Adult Baptisms Differ
- Rush to baptize infants because they are vulnerable and cannot choose for themselves.
- Delay adult baptism to ensure informed, deliberate commitment to Christ and the Church.
Check Marriage Status With Your Pastor
- Talk to your pastor early if you converted and had a prior nonbaptismal marriage.
- Explore the Pauline or Petrine privileges instead of undergoing a formal annulment process.
