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#12190 Is Vatican I Rooted in the Early Church? A Look at First-Century Echoes - Jimmy Akin

May 10, 2025

Join Jimmy Akin, a renowned Catholic apologist and author, as he delves into the roots of Vatican I's teachings. He discusses whether early Church authority, like papal primacy and infallibility, emerged in the first century. Akin connects Peter’s leadership to early documents such as First Clement, revealing the continuity between apostolic Christianity and the official Church doctrines. They tackle intriguing questions surrounding worship, the nature of sacrifice, and the spiritual importance of the Eucharist, providing deep insights for believers and seekers alike.

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The podcast examines the historical roots of Vatican I's teachings, emphasizing their continuity from the early Church, particularly through evidence from first-century Christianity.

Jimmy Akin addresses misconceptions about logical fallacies in debates surrounding church authority, highlighting the importance of clear reasoning in faith discussions.

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Pope Leo and Jimmy Akin's Insights

A recent video by Jimmy Akin, following the election of Pope Leo, has gained significant attention, quickly reaching over 150,000 views. In this video, Akin shares his thoughts on Pope Leo and offers insights not covered during his discussions on Catholic Answers Live. Akin also addresses his listeners about his weekly podcasts, highlighting an episode that dives into the book of First Esdras, which is still regarded as canonical by many Eastern Orthodox communities. This exploration showcases Akin's commitment to engaging with topics of historical and theological significance to a wider audience.

Intro

4min

Understanding Logical Fallacies in Apologetic Discussions

5min

Engaging Listener Q&A and Informative Promotions

2min

Detectives, Faith, and the Eucharist

14min

Engaging Discussions on Faith and Media

4min

Memes, Pride, and Philosophical Reflections

6min

Humility vs. Greatness in the Biblical Context

10min

Theology and Tradition: Understanding the Eucharist

9min

Did the teachings of Vatican I—like papal primacy and infallibility—suddenly appear in the 19th century, or do they have roots in the early Church? In this episode, Karlo Broussard explores whether first-century Christianity shows signs of the very authority Vatican I defined. From Peter’s leadership to early documents like First Clement, we trace the continuity between apostolic Christianity and conciliar declarations, helping you respond to historical objections with clarity and confidence.

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Questions Covered:

04:59 – How can we avoid begging the question against the Catholic faith when talking to Orthodox?
12:34 – Does sitting in adoration impart grace?
18:46 – If sacrifice is the only actual worship, how is it that the offering of the Eucharist, worship of Jesus if we’re offering his own body?
18:46 – If sacrifice is the only actual worship, how is it that the offering of the Eucharist, worship of Jesus if we’re offering his own body?
21:26 – Why was Jesus’ death so horrific but the sacrifice of Isaac didn’t seem like it was as brutal?
31:44 – If all the angels were created in a perfect state, what inclined them to their first sin?
36:23 – I believe that being elevated as one of the greatest like Mary and John was because of their humility. What are your thoughts?
42:14 – Are the teachings of Vatican 1 apparent in the first century?
47:35 – I know that communion on the hand was allowed recently but was the intended form palm to mouth? When did picking it up with our fingers and placing it into our mouth specifically allowed?
50:52 – I’m a new convert. How does the Church view the imparting of the Holy Spirit and Pentecost?

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#12190 Is Vatican I Rooted in the Early Church? A Look at First-Century Echoes - Jimmy Akin

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Pope Leo and Jimmy Akin's Insights

Discussion on Church Authority and Begging the Question

Understanding the Eucharist and Worship

Conversion Journey and Speaking in Tongues

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts