In this weeks episode I briefly discuss the concepts of Divine participation and possession.  This concept is seen in scripture, the writings of the early church fathers, and other theologians through history.

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Episode 23:  Divine Participation and Possession

In this week's episode I discuss the first book of St. Augustine's great work titled On The Trinity.  As in his day, there is still much heresy being spread about the Trinity.  His work helps explain it in a deeper way and counter heresies that are still around today.

Episode 24:  St. Augustine and the Trinity

The Trinity is a key component of the Christian faith, and yet it is one of the most misunderstood.  In this week's episode I discuss three verses that you can put in your apologetics toolbelt to help you defend the Trinity.

Three Verses Discussing The Trinity

In this episode I discuss the criteria that the church used to determine which books should be in the New Testament canon.  It was a long process, and the Holy Spirit guided the church.  Through the Holy Spirit the Catholic Church compiled the New Testament that all of Christianity uses today.

Why Are There 27 Books in the New Testament?

In this episode I briefly discuss a couple Christological heresies and why it was important for the church to formalize Trinitarian dogma.

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The Need For Formulation of Trinitarian Dogma

In this week's episode I discuss one of the causes of schism between the Orthodox and Catholic church.  A tiny phrase n the Nicean creed known as the filioque clause.  What is it?  And what is the answer to Orthodox objections to it?  Listen to find out.

Filioque:  What is the Controversy?

In this week's episode I continue last week's discussion on the filioque.  Is unity possible between the catholic and orthodox churches?  We are closer than ever.

Filioque:  Is Unity Possible with the Orthodox and Catholic Churches

I was sick last week, and that was the reason for no show.  The show is obviously back this week and I discuss, briefly, Bernard Lonergan's theory of the Law of the Cross.  It is very interesting and I encourage you all too look into it a bit more deeply.

Lonergan and The Law of The Cross

In this week's episode I give a brief overview of the three theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity.  I also go over how they are distinct from each other, but very closely connected.

Overview of the Three Theological Virtues

What is Pelagianism?  This short episode gives a little insight, and also shows how the church does not teach it.  In fact, it condemned it as heresy.

What is Pelagianism?

An evil law was passed in New York that allows a baby to be aborted up until the moment of birth, and declared that the child is not human until born.  It is a sad day in America.

A Sad Day

Over the last couple weeks we have seen selections of 1 Corinthians chapter 12 in the Mass readings.  We al have a gift that we can offer?  What is yours?  Be assured that no gift is too small.

No Gift too Small

In this episode I discuss the procession of the Son and the Holy Spirit from God the Father.

Procession of Trinitarian Persons

In this week's episode I discuss the role of obedience in the Christian life as well as the sacraments being instruments of grace.

Obedience and Instruments of Grace

This week's show actually comes from a radio show I have, but the content is applicable here.  There were many false theories in early church history about the nature and person of Christ.  From Docetism to Nestorianism I discuss them all.

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Early Christological Heresies

In this week's episode I defend the title of Mother of God for Mary.  I go into the historic and Christological reasons why the title is important to understand who Jesus is.

Mary the Mother of God

My apologies for no episode last week.  My allergies have gotten me down as you can still hear.  In this week's episode I discuss what lent is and how Lent is the perfect time to go to confession.

Lent and Confession

Happy Easter!  In this episode I discuss three proofs of the resurrection.  This is by no means an exhaustive list, but is meant to provide some discussion points when talking with skeptics.

Three Proofs of the Resurrection

In this week's episode I give three ways that new Catholics, and those of us who have been around a while, can live out our baptismal vows.  Keep the faith and grow.

Three Ways to Live Out Your Baptismal Vows

My apologies for not having a show over the last couple weeks.  I have been working on my Master thesis and that has been taking a bulk of my time.  On this week's episode I interview John Kraemer of The Lego Church Project.  We discuss his inspiration, faith, and his ministry that utilizes Legos to build replicas of cathedrals.  It is a great project and you can follow it at facebook.com/legochurchproject.

Inteview with John Kraemer of The Lego Church Project

I was a protestant minister and was ordained as a Baptist and a Lutheran.  I am a convert to the Catholic faith, and strive to spread the truth about what the church really teaches.  I have a master of divinity from Liberty University and am studying for a Master of Sacred Theology from Saint Joseph's College of Maine.

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