Sunday Catholic Word
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Sunday Catholic Word is the only podcast that looks at the Sunday Mass readings and focuses on the details that are relevant to explaining and defending the Catholic faith.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 0sec
#154 Is Purgatory for the Saved? Justification, Free Will, & the Afterlife Explained - Karlo Broussard
Karlo shows how the readings Purgatory as a doctrine for the elect, justification as interior holiness, & why “once saved, always saved” misses the truth
Oct 23, 2025 • 0sec
#147 Is Justification an Interior Reality or Just a Declaration? - Karlo Broussard
Is justification only a legal declaration, or does it involve real interior transformation? Dr. Karlo Broussard examines Luke 18:9–14.
Oct 16, 2025 • 0sec
#152 Does 2 Timothy 3 Prove Sola Scriptura? | Catholic vs Protestant Debate - Karlo Broussard
Is the Bible alone sufficient? Karlo unpacks 2 Timothy 3:16–17—often cited to defend Sola Scriptura—& explains why this passage doesn't support the claim.
Oct 9, 2025 • 0sec
#151 Evidence Against Once Saved Always Saved And Jesus as Messiah - Karlo Broussard
Karlo explores Baptism in the Old Testament, evidence for the Resurrection, the flaw in “once saved, always saved,” & Jesus’ identity as Messiah.
Oct 2, 2025 • 0sec
#150 Did Paul Ordain Timothy? Apostolic Succession & Tradition Explained - Karlo Broussard
Karlo explores 2 Timothy 1 & Luke 17 to examine whether Paul passed on the apostolic office, the role of Tradition, & how humility shapes apologetics.
Sep 25, 2025 • 0sec
#149 What Scripture Really Teaches about Wine, Soul, and Hell - Karlo Broussard
In this episode, Karlo Broussard addresses whether the Bible forbids wine, defends the soul’s immortality, and explains Jesus’ teaching on Hell.
Sep 18, 2025 • 0sec
#148 Does God Will Some to Hell? St. Paul, Predestination, and the Saints - Karlo Broussard
Dr. Karlo Broussard dives into 1 Timothy 2, discussing the complexities of predestination and the concept of hell. He tackles the idea that God wills everyone to be saved, providing insights to refute double predestination and challenge universalism. The conversation also highlights Christ as the sole mediator and defends the practice of invoking saints for intercession, emphasizing the interconnectedness within the mystical body of Christ. A thought-provoking exploration of faith and theology awaits!
Sep 11, 2025 • 0sec
#147 Do Indulgences and Good Works Save? Jesus, Sirach, and the Saints - Karlo Broussard
Dr. Karlo Broussard explores how Sirach, Hebrews, and Luke reveal the truth about indulgences, invoking saints, and how our works impact eternal salvation.
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Sep 4, 2025 • 0sec
#146 Is the Book of Wisdom Inspired? Jesus, Evil, and Eternal Truth - Karlo Broussard
Explore the biblical depths of the Book of Wisdom and its connection to the Gospel of Luke. Delve into parallels between Paul's writings and Wisdom literature, revealing shared themes of human struggle and divine aspiration. Discover the complexities of understanding evil and its relationship with divine inspiration. The discussion also uncovers Jesus' radical teachings on prioritizing love for Him, even over familial bonds, illuminating the weight of His divine authority in personal relationships.
Aug 28, 2025 • 0sec
#145 Can Almsgiving Save You? Jesus, Indulgences, and the Saints - Karlo Broussard
Discover how Sirach, Hebrews, & Luke reveal the truth about indulgences, invoking saints, & whether good works can merit eternal life.
