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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May 22, 2025 • 0sec
#131 Did the Early Church Have a Magisterium? Plus Jesus’ Divinity & Humanity - Karlo Broussard
Discover how Acts 15 reveals the early Church's magisterium in navigating complex theological debates. Learn about the role of Peter and the resolution of the circumcision controversy, emphasizing grace over the Mosaic Law. Delve into the profound implications of Jesus’ dual nature as both divine and human, and how this relationship with the Father was understood. Uncover the enduring authority of the magisterium in resolving disputes within the early Church, shaping foundational beliefs that continue to resonate today.
May 15, 2025 • 0sec
#130 Were There Bishops in the First Century? Plus More - Karlo Broussard
Were there bishops in the early Church? What will happen to the world at the end of time? And is love truly necessary for salvation?
May 8, 2025 • 0sec
#129 Can You Lose Your Salvation? What Jesus Really Meant in John 10 - Karlo Broussard
Does John 10 prove "once saved, always saved"? Karlo Broussard unpacks Jesus’ words about His sheep & shows why they don’t support eternal security.
May 1, 2025 • 0sec
#128 Did the Disciples Hallucinate the Risen Jesus? Why the Theory Fails - Karlo Broussard
Could the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus be explained by hallucinations? We explore why details like shared meals, disprove the hallucination theory
Apr 24, 2025 • 0sec
#127 Is Confession Biblical? Debunking Protestant Comebacks to John 20:23 - Karlo Broussard
Did Jesus institute confession in John 20:23—or was he just telling the apostles to preach? We answer Protestant objections and defends the Catholic view.
Apr 17, 2025 • 0sec
#126 Debunking Resurrection Myths: Hallucination, Conspiracy, Grave Robbery - Karlo Broussard
Are there better explanations than the resurrection of Jesus? This Easter episode takes on the most common alternative theories
Apr 10, 2025 • 0sec
#125 Did Jesus Appoint Peter as Leader of the Apostles? - Karlo Broussard
Jesus gave Peter a unique mission at the Last Supper—but was it leadership? Discover how Luke 22 supports the Catholic view of Peter as the first pope.
Apr 3, 2025 • 0sec
#124 Does Righteousness from God Mean We’re Not Actually Made Righteous? - Karlo Broussard
Exploring the meaning of righteousness, the discussion dives into Paul's teachings and whether it represents merely a legal declaration. The philosophical debate contrasts faith-based righteousness with legalistic views, highlighting internal transformation. A fascinating analysis of Jesus’ encounter with a woman caught in adultery illustrates his wisdom and divinity, while contrasting Catholic and Protestant perspectives adds depth to the conversation. The concept of justification through grace offers listeners a rich theological exploration.
Mar 27, 2025 • 0sec
#123 Why the Miraculous Manna Proves the Eucharist Is More Than a Symbol - Karlo Broussard
Explore how the manna in the Old Testament points to the Real Presence in the Eucharist. Discover why the Eucharist, the New Manna, can’t be just a symbol.
Mar 20, 2025 • 0sec
#122 St. Paul’s Defense of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist - Karlo Broussard
Does 1 Corinthians disprove the Real Presence in the Eucharist? Explore how this passage supports, rather than contradicts, the belief in the true presence
