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Apr 24, 2024 • 0sec

#536 You Gotta Use Words - Thomas Heyne, MD, M.St

As a student at Oxford and an instructor at Harvard, he tried living by the maxim, “Preach always, and when necessary, use words.” It didn’t work. Then he started talking about Jesus, and people responded. Some by coming into the Church. Now, Dr. Tommy Heyne is on a mission to get Catholics talking openly and confidently about the Lord.   Cy Kellett: Hello, and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic Faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host. What about this one? What about the advice we sometimes get that we should p…
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Apr 17, 2024 • 0sec

#535 Suffering 101 - Mark Giszczak

Mark Giszczak, an author deeply versed in Catholic teachings, tackles the complexities of suffering. He addresses how suffering poses challenges to the belief in a loving God while highlighting its role as a spiritual vocation. Discussing grief stages and biblical examples like Job, he emphasizes compassion over mere theology. Giszczak also explores the paradox of finding joy amid pain and the importance of forgiveness, advocating a reassessment of suffering's meaning within faith. His insights inspire a deeper, more connected understanding of life's difficulties.
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Apr 10, 2024 • 0sec

#534 Good News: God Is Father - Fr. Mark-Mary Ames CFR

Father Mark Mary Ames joins us for a conversation about the centrality of God’s Fatherhood to the Christian message. The author of The Father: 30 Meditations to Draw You Into the Heart of God, offers insights for sharing God’s Fatherhood with others, even those who struggle with father imagery. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host, and today we talk about God the Father, and about, well, first of all, coming closer to God the Father, but also about opportunities with e…
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Apr 3, 2024 • 0sec

#533 Is Belief in the Eucharist Absurd? - Karlo Broussard

Karlo Broussard joins us to discuss the Catholic understanding of the Eucharist, specifically if believing that Jesus is fully present is absurd. Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic answers podcast for living understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy Kellett, your host. And not too long ago we talked with Karlo Broussard about the Eucharist and particularly the words of institution and some Protestant arguments against the Catholic belief in the literalness of the words of consecration. This is my body and this is my blood. This time we talk with Karlo again, b…
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Mar 27, 2024 • 0sec

#532 The Accurate Date of the Crucifixion - Jimmy Akin

Guest Jimmy Akin discusses the accurate date of Jesus' crucifixion, exploring historical clues from sources like the gospels and Josephus' writings. They delve into the debate on AD 30 vs. AD 33, narrowing down the timeframe through key events like John the Baptist's ministry and Pontius Pilate's governorship.
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Mar 20, 2024 • 0sec

#531 A Deep Dive into the Real Presence of the Eucharist - Karlo Broussard

Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers Apologist, delves into the real presence of the Eucharist, exploring biblical exegesis and theological differences among Catholics and Protestants. He navigates the interpretation of key texts, analyzes Greek words' meanings, and uncovers parallels between the Last Supper and John 6 to clarify the Eucharistic discussion.
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Mar 13, 2024 • 0sec

#530 Keeping Cool in Apologetics Conversations - Trent Horn

Discover tips from Trent Horn on keeping calm during challenging apologetics conversations. Learn the art of balancing peace and conflict, mastering righteous anger, and uncovering core beliefs through strategic questions. Find out how to navigate dialogues with composure and respect while defending the faith.
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Mar 6, 2024 • 0sec

#529 Apologetics for Regular People - Erik Tafoya

Listen to Erik Tafoya's powerful journey from imprisonment to apologetics as he shares his inspiring story of redemption and faith. Discover how he leverages diverse perspectives and Catholic Answers resources to defend and strengthen his beliefs. Explore the importance of living out one's faith through actions and engaging modern audiences through the fusion of hip hop and religious teachings.
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Feb 28, 2024 • 0sec

#528 Can Catholics Fix Feminism? - Carrie Gress

Explore the intricate relationship between feminism and Catholicism, unraveling the historical roots of feminism and its detrimental effects on women. From challenging assumptions about early feminist movements to discussing modern perspectives on womanhood, this podcast delves into the complexities of feminism within the Catholic faith, advocating for a revival of empathy and understanding through traditional gender roles.
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Feb 21, 2024 • 0sec

#527 What Is My Body For? - Stephanie Gray Connors

A major theme of modern morals is the slogan, “My body, my choice.” But is my body just a thing for me to use as I please, or does it have a more glorious purpose? Stephanie Gray Connors joins us for a discussion of the Christian view of the body, rooted in the unshakeable truth that God is love. Listeners can get a discount on Stephanie’s latest book, My Body For You, by purchasing at https://stpaulcenter.com/mybodyforyou and using the code FORYOU15 Cy Kellett: Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. I am Cy …

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