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Catholic Answers apologist Trent Horn and Catholic speaker and blogger Timmerie Millington discuss what happens when culture meets faith. Tune in to hear these young and dynamic hosts show why Catholicism satisfies our mind’s desire for truth and our heart’s desire for grace and eternal life. Hearts and Minds airs every Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PST.
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Questions covered:03:35 – In John 17, when Jesus prays “that they may be one,” I can’t help but wonder if the way he phrases it there implies that the Church wouldn’t be one. Is that the case? 07:08 – What is the logical path from deism to Catholicism? 15:17 – Why was the death penalty allowed in some circumstances in the Old Testament when the per…
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Questions covered:14:15 – I don’t know how to approach my son. He fell away and now he doesn’t want to hear anything about Jesus.32:46 – Is there a difference in the way a Protestant would evangelize versus how a Catholic would?43:59 – My Catholic sister-in-law is pro-choice and believes there’s “two different Catholics.” Whenever I try to talk to …
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#11946 AMA: Annulment and Legitimacy, Seven Spirits of God, Church Fathers on Eden, and Re-Evangelizing Pentecostals - Tim Staples
Questions Covered: 03:08 – In cases of annulment are the children from that marriage illegitimate? 07:16 – What is an interlinear Bible in the original to Spanish? 13:05 – What are the seven spirits of God in Revelation 5:6? 15:47 – Who would the people in 2 Maccabees 12:46 been praying for, since there weren’t Christians?33:01 – How do I re-evange…
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#11947 AMA: Priestly Authority, Salvation Without Knowing Christ, Pope Francis on the Death Penalty, and More - Colin Donovan
Questions Covered: 07:00 – How do priests have the authority to Transubstantiate? 15:02 – Did the apostles receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders at the last supper? 21:17 – Why does Jesus refer to himself as the Son of Man in Mark 10:32 instead of saying I? 28:48 – How should I view Pope Francis’s revision to the Catechism on the death penalty with …
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#11946 AMA: Brown Scapular Promise, Arguing Against IVF, Attending Invalid Weddings, and Catholic vs. Protestant End Times Theology - Joe Heschmeyer
Questions Covered: 04:00 – Would the promise of the Brown Scapular apply to the second coming? 09:44 – How can I argue well against IVF? 17:42 – Why didn’t Eve and Adam have any children in the garden prior to the fall? 29:50 – Can I attend the wedding of my Mother-in-law to a man who hasn’t gone through the annulment process? 33:28 – Should I not …
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#11945 AMA: Evangelizing Evangelical Families, Advent Traditions, Parables of Jesus, and Apostolic Succession - Joe Heschmeyer
Questions Covered: 08:17 – How can we navigate the idea of conversion for those who live in evangelical families? 17:45 – What is your favorite Advent tradition and why? 23:00 – Is it okay to listen to lonely themed music? 29:44 – Why didn’t Jesus explain exactly how things should be instead of speaking in parables? 32:24 – Do people in a state of …
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Questions Covered:02:59 – I attend a protestant church. What questions should I be asking the pastor?12:46 – Am I going to heaven when I die? I was baptized in protestant church.19:57 – I’m a recent convert. Why is mortal sin such a big deal if we can just go to confession?29:36 – I’m in OCIA. I would like you to critique my reasoning on purgatory …
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Questions Covered:08:45 – I got to church with my baptist husband. Is it hypocritical for them to use the Church Fathers to defend their faith? They quote Eusebius.16:59 – As a protestant I’ve been looking into the Eucharist. Why are priests necessary for consecration? Is communion outside of the Catholic Church valid?32:26 – Why do Catholics belie…
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Questions Covered:04:44 – Can my girlfriend and I get married sacramentally without having to get married civilly?09:13 – I’m worried about my husband’s soul who passed away. What can I do to help him?21:55 – Do Catholics believe that other denominations can go to heaven?30:16 – How do I explain to my ex wife why I want to get our marriage annulled…
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Questions Covered:16:14 – My friend divorced over 40 years ago and never remarried. How would one find out if the spouse is still alive? Does the Church have a process of finding them?18:44 – The Church Tribunal says I have to have witnesses of my husband’s unfaithfulness to get an annulment granted. Since there are no witnesses, am I stuck with th…
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#11940 AMA: Holy Orders Explained, Balancing Responsibility, and Approaching Parish Traditions - Jimmy Akin
Questions Covered:02:20 – In the sacrament of Holy Orders, clergy progress through ranks—deacon, priest, and bishop—implying they receive the sacrament multiple times, each with additional spiritual authority. Does this mean they receive the full sacrament once, with additional authority “unlocked” at each level, or is each stage more akin to recei…
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#11939 AMA: Proving God’s Existence, Understanding Romans 8, and the Role of Jesus in Prayer - Jimmy Akin
Questions Covered:06:00 – Is a Catholic obliged to believe there are some philosophical arguments that prove the existence of God?14:42 – What does Romans 8:17-23 mean?21:11 – Could you summarize some of your favorite arguments for God?29:30 – Are we supposed to rest on holy days of obligation? 32:55 – Is it a venial or mortal sin to not pay a debt…
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#11938 AMA: Spiritual Communion, Being Born Again, Selling Alcohol and Vapes, and Reconciling Love with Heartbreak - Tim Staples
Question Covered:10:41 – Could you expound on the idea of spiritual communion?24:46 – Nicodemus misunderstood born from about, but St Paul discussed being born again as well. Can you expound on this?32:44 – Can I work at a place that sells alcohol or vapes? Is me selling this making me guilty of causing others to sin?44:23 – How do I reconcile the …
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#11937 AMA: Children’s Baptism in Mixed Marriages, Ecumenical Councils, Saints in Heaven, and the Fiery Furnace Mystery - Tim Staples
Questions Covered:07:51 – I’m a recent convert but my wife is not. What should we do with our children in regards to baptism?21:06 – What book do you recommend on the ecumenical councils and books not approved in the bible?37:37 – Who was the person that appeared to Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the furnace?46:22 – What is the criteria of deem…
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#11936 AMA: Eucharist Outside of Mass, Catholic View on Baptists, Interpreting Scripture, and Who Created God? - Tim Staples
Questions Covered:09:45 – Does the Church allow for reception of the Eucharist outside of Mass? How has the Eucharist affected you personally?21:15 – I got into a conversation with Baptists and after some back and forth they asked, from a Catholic perspective if it’s okay to be Baptist. How should I answer?34:30 – What methodology do you use to kno…
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#11935 AMA: Understanding Catholic Predestination, Theologians’ Consensus, Spousal Bonds After Death, and Lessons from Jonah - Jimmy Akin
Questions Covered:09:06 – What is the Catholic view of Predestination?22:39 – Are claims evidence?32:08 – What is the consensus of the theologians and what degree of submission are we supposed to give to it?41:09 – Will you have a relationship with your spouse after death?49:03 – What are the best takeaways from the book of Jonah?……
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Questions Covered:07:16 – Why should we follow the natural law?22:01 – Is it considered idolatry when protestants use grape juice for their communion?32:12 – In John 17:12 it makes it sound like Judas is destined to be condemned. How is this not evidence for predestination?37:57 – Why did the devil exist in the first place?44:10 – How does my explo…
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