
Dr. James Dobbins Catholic Apologetics
A series of discussions on Catholic teachings that are often misunderstood by non-Catholics.
Latest episodes

Jul 14, 2025 • 57min
Episode 351: Parables-06
Welcome to Catholic Apologetics, led by Dr. Jim Dobbins, Author of Take My Hand: A Personal Retreat Companion. Just finished an RCIA program? This is the next stop on your faith journey. In these classes, we look at the different truths of Catholic doctrine and why we know they are true. We also discuss apologetics, spiritual growth, examine the liturgy of the Catholic Mass, and do scripture studies. Please encourage your friends to listen. I also encourage you to leave a comment about our podcasts. If you want the slides or any other documents for any class, just e-mail me at jhdphd@gmail.com and I will reply with the documents attached. If you wish, I will also add you to the class materials distribution list so that each time I send anything out for the class you will get it. If you are getting the podcast files from iTunes and would like to see the full set of available classes for download, you can see and download them all at http://yorked.podomatic.com. Older podcasts are now stored at a free podcast site at Podcast.com. The link to the podcasts there is:http://poddirectory.com/podcast/86506/dr-james-dobbins-catholic-apologeticsWe ask you to also consider going to http://yorked.podomatic.com and becoming a subscriber. It is free, helps our ratings, and thus helps us reach and help more people.This session is one of our discussions from our study of the Parables of Jesus. Please also let me know if there is a particular topic you would like to see addressed.skvEapm1rLLW8foJsII1

Jul 7, 2025 • 1h 2min
Episode 350: Parables-05
Welcome to Catholic Apologetics, led by Dr. Jim Dobbins, Author of Take My Hand: A Personal Retreat Companion. Just finished an RCIA program? This is the next stop on your faith journey. In these classes, we look at the different truths of Catholic doctrine and why we know they are true. We also discuss apologetics, spiritual growth, examine the liturgy of the Catholic Mass, and do scripture studies. Please encourage your friends to listen. I also encourage you to leave a comment about our podcasts. If you want the slides or any other documents for any class, just e-mail me at jhdphd@gmail.com and I will reply with the documents attached. If you wish, I will also add you to the class materials distribution list so that each time I send anything out for the class you will get it. If you are getting the podcast files from iTunes and would like to see the full set of available classes for download, you can see and download them all at http://yorked.podomatic.com. Older podcasts are now stored at a free podcast site at Podcast.com. The link to the podcasts there is:http://poddirectory.com/podcast/86506/dr-james-dobbins-catholic-apologeticsYou can also catch us on Spotify at https://podcasters.spotify.com/dash/podcast/7M1hKG4nE4X9pMa4HEE4Yr/homeWe ask you to also consider going to http://yorked.podomatic.com and becoming a subscriber. It is free, helps our ratings, and thus helps us reach and help more people.This session is a discussion on the Parables of Jesus. Please also let me know if there is a particular topic you would like to see addressed.skvEapm1rLLW8foJsII1

Jun 30, 2025 • 53min
Episode 349: Parables-04
Welcome to Catholic Apologetics, led by Dr. Jim Dobbins, Author of Take My Hand: A Personal Retreat Companion. Just finished an RCIA program? This is the next stop on your faith journey. In these classes, we look at the different truths of Catholic doctrine and why we know they are true. We also discuss apologetics, spiritual growth, examine the liturgy of the Catholic Mass, and do scripture studies. Please encourage your friends to listen. I also encourage you to leave a comment about our podcasts. If you want the slides or any other documents for any class, just e-mail me at jhdphd@gmail.com and I will reply with the documents attached. If you wish, I will also add you to the class materials distribution list so that each time I send anything out for the class you will get it. If you are getting the podcast files from iTunes and would like to see the full set of available classes for download, you can see and download them all at http://yorked.podomatic.com. Older podcasts are now stored at a free podcast site at Podcast.com. The link to the podcasts there is:http://poddirectory.com/podcast/86506/dr-james-dobbins-catholic-apologeticsYou can also catch us on Spotify at https://podcasters.spotify.com/dash/podcast/7M1hKG4nE4X9pMa4HEE4Yr/homeWe ask you to also consider going to http://yorked.podomatic.com and becoming a subscriber. It is free, helps our ratings, and thus helps us reach and help more people.This session is a discussion on the Parables of Jesus. Please also let me know if there is a particular topic you would like to see addressed.skvEapm1rLLW8foJsII1

Jun 23, 2025 • 48min
Episode 348: Parables-03
Welcome to Catholic Apologetics, led by Dr. Jim Dobbins, Author of Take My Hand: A Personal Retreat Companion. Just finished an RCIA program? This is the next stop on your faith journey. In these classes, we look at the different truths of Catholic doctrine and why we know they are true. We also discuss apologetics, spiritual growth, examine the liturgy of the Catholic Mass, and do scripture studies. Please encourage your friends to listen. I also encourage you to leave a comment about our podcasts. If you want the slides or any other documents for any class, just e-mail me at jhdphd@gmail.com and I will reply with the documents attached. If you wish, I will also add you to the class materials distribution list so that each time I send anything out for the class you will get it. If you are getting the podcast files from iTunes and would like to see the full set of available classes for download, you can see and download them all at http://yorked.podomatic.com. Older podcasts are now stored at a free podcast site at Podcast.com. The link to the podcasts there is:http://poddirectory.com/podcast/86506/dr-james-dobbins-catholic-apologeticsYou can also catch us on Spotify at https://podcasters.spotify.com/dash/podcast/7M1hKG4nE4X9pMa4HEE4Yr/homeWe ask you to also consider going to http://yorked.podomatic.com and becoming a subscriber. It is free, helps our ratings, and thus helps us reach and help more people.This session is a discussion on the Parables of Jesus. Please also let me know if there is a particular topic you would like to see addressed.skvEapm1rLLW8foJsII1

Jun 16, 2025 • 49min
Episode 347: Parables-02
Welcome to Catholic Apologetics, led by Dr. Jim Dobbins, Author of Take My Hand: A Personal Retreat Companion. Just finished an RCIA program? This is the next stop on your faith journey. In these classes, we look at the different truths of Catholic doctrine and why we know they are true. We also discuss apologetics, spiritual growth, examine the liturgy of the Catholic Mass, and do scripture studies. Please encourage your friends to listen. I also encourage you to leave a comment about our podcasts. If you want the slides or any other documents for any class, just e-mail me at jhdphd@gmail.com and I will reply with the documents attached. If you wish, I will also add you to the class materials distribution list so that each time I send anything out for the class you will get it. If you are getting the podcast files from iTunes and would like to see the full set of available classes for download, you can see and download them all at http://yorked.podomatic.com. Older podcasts are now stored at a free podcast site at Podcast.com. The link to the podcasts there is:http://poddirectory.com/podcast/86506/dr-james-dobbins-catholic-apologeticsYou can also catch us on Spotify at https://podcasters.spotify.com/dash/podcast/7M1hKG4nE4X9pMa4HEE4Yr/homeWe ask you to also consider going to http://yorked.podomatic.com and becoming a subscriber. It is free, helps our ratings, and thus helps us reach and help more people.This session is a discussion on the Parables of Jesus. Please also let me know if there is a particular topic you would like to see addressed.skvEapm1rLLW8foJsII1

Jun 9, 2025 • 55min
Episode 346: Parables-01
Welcome to Catholic Apologetics, led by Dr. Jim Dobbins, Author of Take My Hand: A Personal Retreat Companion. Just finished an RCIA program? This is the next stop on your faith journey. In these classes, we look at the different truths of Catholic doctrine and why we know they are true. We also discuss apologetics, spiritual growth, examine the liturgy of the Catholic Mass, and do scripture studies. Please encourage your friends to listen. I also encourage you to leave a comment about our podcasts. If you want the slides or any other documents for any class, just e-mail me at jhdphd@gmail.com and I will reply with the documents attached. If you wish, I will also add you to the class materials distribution list so that each time I send anything out for the class you will get it. If you are getting the podcast files from iTunes and would like to see the full set of available classes for download, you can see and download them all at http://yorked.podomatic.com. Older podcasts are now stored at a free podcast site at Podcast.com. The link to the podcasts there is:http://poddirectory.com/podcast/86506/dr-james-dobbins-catholic-apologeticsYou can also catch us on Spotify at https://podcasters.spotify.com/dash/podcast/7M1hKG4nE4X9pMa4HEE4Yr/homeWe ask you to also consider going to http://yorked.podomatic.com and becoming a subscriber. It is free, helps our ratings, and thus helps us reach and help more people.This session is a discussion on the Parables of Jesus. Please also let me know if there is a particular topic you would like to see addressed.skvEapm1rLLW8foJsII1

Jun 2, 2025 • 1h 6min
Episode 345: Esther-02
Welcome to Catholic Apologetics, led by Dr. Jim Dobbins, Author of Take My Hand: A Personal Retreat Companion. Just finished an RCIA program? This is the next stop on your faith journey. In these classes, we look at the different truths of Catholic doctrine and why we know they are true. We also discuss apologetics, spiritual growth, examine the liturgy of the Catholic Mass, and do scripture studies. Please encourage your friends to listen. I also encourage you to leave a comment about our podcasts. If you want the slides or any other documents for any class, just e-mail me at jhdphd@gmail.com and I will reply with the documents attached. If you wish, I will also add you to the class materials distribution list so that each time I send anything out for the class you will get it. If you are getting the podcast files from iTunes and would like to see the full set of available classes for download, you can see and download them all at http://yorked.podomatic.com. Older podcasts are now stored at a free podcast site at Podcast.com. The link to the podcasts there is:http://poddirectory.com/podcast/86506/dr-james-dobbins-catholic-apologeticsYou can also catch us on Spotify at https://podcasters.spotify.com/dash/podcast/7M1hKG4nE4X9pMa4HEE4Yr/homeWe ask you to also consider going to http://yorked.podomatic.com and becoming a subscriber. It is free, helps our ratings, and thus helps us reach and help more people.This session is a discussion on the Book of Esther. Please also let me know if there is a particular topic you would like to see addressed.skvEapm1rLLW8foJsII1

May 19, 2025 • 1h 4min
Episode 344: Esther-01
your faith journey. In these classes, we look at the different truths of Catholic doctrine and why we know they are true. We also discuss apologetics, spiritual growth, examine the liturgy of the Catholic Mass, and do scripture studies. Please encourage your friends to listen. I also encourage you to leave a comment about our podcasts. If you want the slides or any other documents for any class, just e-mail me at jhdphd@gmail.com and I will reply with the documents attached. If you wish, I will also add you to the class materials distribution list so that each time I send anything out for the class you will get it. If you are getting the podcast files from iTunes and would like to see the full set of available classes for download, you can see and download them all at http://yorked.podomatic.com. Older podcasts are now stored at a free podcast site at Podcast.com. The link to the podcasts there is:http://poddirectory.com/podcast/86506/dr-james-dobbins-catholic-apologeticsYou can also catch us on Spotify at https://podcasters.spotify.com/dash/podcast/7M1hKG4nE4X9pMa4HEE4Yr/homeWe ask you to also consider going to http://yorked.podomatic.com and becoming a subscriber. It is free, helps our ratings, and thus helps us reach and help more people.This session is a discussion on the Book of Esther. Please also let me know if there is a particular topic you would like to see addressed.skvEapm1rLLW8foJsII1

May 13, 2025 • 38min
Episode 343: Book of Ruth
Welcome to Catholic Apologetics, led by Dr. Jim Dobbins, Author of Take My Hand: A Personal Retreat Companion. Just finished an RCIA program? This is the next stop on your faith journey. In these classes, we look at the different truths of Catholic doctrine and why we know they are true. We also discuss apologetics, spiritual growth, examine the liturgy of the Catholic Mass, and do scripture studies. Please encourage your friends to listen. I also encourage you to leave a comment about our podcasts. If you want the slides or any other documents for any class, just e-mail me at jhdphd@gmail.com and I will reply with the documents attached. If you wish, I will also add you to the class materials distribution list so that each time I send anything out for the class you will get it. If you are getting the podcast files from iTunes and would like to see the full set of available classes for download, you can see and download them all at http://yorked.podomatic.com. Older podcasts are now stored at a free podcast site at Podcast.com. The link to the podcasts there is:http://poddirectory.com/podcast/86506/dr-james-dobbins-catholic-apologeticsYou can also catch us on Spotify at https://podcasters.spotify.com/dash/podcast/7M1hKG4nE4X9pMa4HEE4Yr/homeWe ask you to also consider going to http://yorked.podomatic.com and becoming a subscriber. It is free, helps our ratings, and thus helps us reach and help more people.This session is a discussion on the Book of Ruth. Please also let me know if there is a particular topic you would like to see addressed.skvEapm1rLLW8foJsII1

May 7, 2025 • 42min
Episode 342: Malachi
Explore the profound themes of divine love and covenant in Malachi. Discover the pitfalls of the priesthood and God's disdain for divorce. The importance of moral values amid church divisions comes to light, alongside the role of tithes in spiritual blessings. Learn about God's protection against threats and the blessings of obedience, while examining intercessory prayer's significance. Finally, delve into the necessity of faithful offerings, marital fidelity, and peaceful living, with a sneak peek into the upcoming discussion on Ruth.