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Live Q&A w/Larry Chapp: Universalism, Vatican II, Theodicy, and More On our inaugural livestream discussion, Larry Chapp joins me to answer listener questions about theodicy (the problem of evil), Balthasar, universalism as heresy, Vatican II, and more. It's a good discussion--make sure you're subscribed to my YouTube channel so that you can tune in for the next one! Creedal: Theology & Culture - YouTube Support: www.patreon.com/creedal

Can We Lose Our Salvation? In this episode I explore some of my research from a debate I recently participated in on the topic of "Once Saved, Always Saved." I walk through the Catholic soteriological framework, explain "infused grace" versus "imputed grace," and argue for the infallibility of God's election that upholds the concurrent freedom of our wills. I argue that the key distinction between the Catholic and classic Reformed positions is not about the infallibility of God's action, but about the compatibility between our freedom and God's infallibility, and the consequences that this interplay has for sanctifying grace in the soul. Interested in exploring our other shows? Check out www.creedalpodcast.com. Interested in supporting our work? Please visit www.patreon.com/creedal.

Amazon's Crushing Reign w/Alec MacGillis In this episode, author Alec MacGillis joins me to talk about his recent book Fulfillment: Winning and Losing in One-Click America. We talk about Amazon's questionable business practices, whether or not Amazon is a symptom or a disease, the urban-rural divide, and the all-important question: should I cancel my Prime account? I encourage you to buy Alec's book at any of the following independent bookstores: The Ivy Bookshop | Baltimore, MD Left Bank Books | St. Louis, MO The Tattered Cover | Denver, CO Point Reyes Books | Point Reyes, CA You can also find other independent booksellers and look at the growing Creedal booklist at bookshop.org/shop/creedal. Don't forget to leave me a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!

Lukewarm Catholics w/Larry Chapp Today on the show, Dr. Larry Chapp joins me to talk about "bored, beige" Catholicism. To join our upcoming Live Q&A (May 4th, 8pm ET), head here: https://youtu.be/XoxF9P-LDI4 For more information about Creedal, head to www.creedalpodcast.com. To watch this episode you YouTube, head to: Creedal: Theology & Culture - YouTube. For more of Dr. Chapp's work, head to www.gaudiumetspes22.com. Feedback? Thoughts? Questions? zac@creedalpodcast.com

Read/Watch/Listen Recommendations for Spring 2021 Today I'm announcing a rebrand of Creedal Catholic to simply Creedal: Theology & Culture. Rather than simply focusing on theology and apologetics, I will also use this feed to explore engage the culture--including literature, film, and more. In that vein, today I'm releasing a conversation that Sally and I used to do on our Vernacular feed--our read/watch/listen recommendations! You can subscribe to Creedal on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Some of our recommendations: Little Women by Lousia May Alcott In This House of Brede by Rumer Godden Island of the World by Michael D. O'Brien City of the Lost by Kelley Armstrong Long Bright River by Liz Moore Matterhorn by Karl Marlantes Fulfillment by Alec MacGillis A Time to Die by Nicholas Diat No Country for Old Men (The Coen Brothers) A Serious Man (The Coen Brothers) Lupin (Netflix) Ted Lasso (Apple TV+) What God is Not (Podcast) The Realignment (Podcast) The Pillar (Podcast)

Divine Mercy w/Fr. Ken Geraci Happy Easter! This week as we celebrate the Easter Octave and prepare for Divine Mercy Sunday, Fr. Ken Geraci of the Fathers of Mercy joins me on the show to talk about his reversion to Catholicism from high-functioning agnosticism, his discernment from the business world to the priesthood, liturgical reform, bringing your kids to Mass, Divine Mercy, and more. You can find Fr. Ken's work at www.fathersofmercy.com, and his new book, Why Be Catholic, is out on April 6. Email me at zac@creedalcatholic.com.

Scriptural Stations of the Cross I hope that you are having a blessed and solemn Holy Week! To aid your personal devotion over the Sacred Triduum, I've prepared a Scriptural Stations of the Cross episode, which is a reading of the USCCB's Scriptural Stations (which is itself an adaptation of Pope John Paul II's Stations of the Cross from Good Friday 1991). You can follow along here, or you can simply listen!

Personal Stewardship w/Fr. Jim Baron Today on the show Fr. Jim Baron (Rector, Holy Apostles Catholic Church in Colorado Springs) joins me to talk about personal stewardship. How do we distinguish between love of self and self-love? How does Gnostic dualism infect our ideas of self-care? How do we best cultivate our mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health? What implications does the Imago Dei have for our self-conception? It's a great conversation and I hope you enjoy. Please leave a comment below with any questions or thoughts!ode! Reach out to us: Email

Church of Heathens w/Larry Chapp Today on the show, Larry Chapp joins me for the first of many monthly conversations to talk about the Church's Constantinian arrangement, holiness, and what it means to be a Church of Heathens. You can follow Larry's work at www.gaudiumetspes22.com. You can watch this interview on YouTube at The Constantinian Bargain w/Larry Chapp - YouTube We'd love to hear what you think of this episode! Reach out to us: Email

Consecration to St. Joseph w/Fr. Donald Calloway Today on the show, Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC joins me to talk about Consecration to St. Joseph. You can find out more about Consecration to St. Joseph at consecrationtostjoseph.org, and you can buy Fr. Calloway's book atConsecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father: Fr Donald Calloway: 9781596144316: Amazon.com: Books. We'd love to hear what you think of this episode! Reach out to us: Email | Instagram | Twitter | Patreon Other shows on the Vernacular Podcast Network: Vernacular | Breaking Pod | The Popped Cast | The Lineup