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“Can Orthodox and Catholics unite?” This episode addresses the complexities of unity between these two traditions, including the role of Eastern Catholics in bridging the divide. Other questions explore the interpretation of Isaiah 22:19-22 regarding the papacy, and the implications of differing sacramental views in mixed-faith families.

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Questions Covered:

00:43 – Questions on Orthodoxy and objections to Orthodoxy

01:47 – What does unity actually look like within the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox? How did it look before any schism? I feel like Eastern Catholics will be key to breaking the schism.

06:53 – One child is raising his family in the Latin rite and the other in Greek Orthodox; my son’s family was advised not to go to my granddaughter’s Greek Orthodox baptism because it wouldn’t really be bearing witness to a true sacrament—what do you think of that?

14:15 – How do the Orthodox interpret Isaiah 22:19-22 in the context of the papacy?

20:33 – Would you recommend young men such as me to read this newly published Orthodox Christian Bible, or should I have a spiritual director to guide me through it; and how much authority should I look into the Catechism when reading it?

41:02 – For a fellow who’s been divorced and remarried, what is the argument for Roman Catholicism over an Orthodox Church that would accept him and still give him valid sacraments and not have him explode his whole life?

52:30 – Is there a possibility for a reunion with Greek Orthodoxy but allow the differences to remain, in light of the 2007 Ravenna document?

“What documents challenge papal primacy?” This episode addresses key texts cited by Orthodox Christians and the Catholic responses to them. Additionally, the discussion touches on the filioque controversy, examining scriptural support and insights from the Church Fathers, as well as the differences between Oriental Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism.

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Questions Covered:

02:24 – What are the documents Orthodox quote against papal primacy, and what is the Catholic response?

09:09 – Have these documents led to any steps toward reunification with the Eastern Orthodox?

12:52 – Are there any verses that we can point to that support our view for the filioque?

15:44 – What about the Fathers? Are there anything from the Church Fathers that support the filioque?

17:45 – What’s the difference between Oriental Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism, and how do I explain the difference between what she believes in Christology and what we believe?

23:09 – Why do we Catholics allow the Eastern Orthodox churches to own the Orthodox label when Catholics are most literally Orthodox Christians?

29:11 – I see so many priests living lives of privilege, and as a young man I’m having difficulty reconciling what I read and what I see.

42:34 – If the very least all Eastern Orthodox say that the bishop of Rome was the first among equals, doesn’t that show a certain level of historic primacy?

“Should we raise hands during the Our Father?” This question leads to a discussion on liturgical practices, including a recent directive from Bishop Samples regarding hand gestures. Other topics include how to address apostolic arguments with non-denominational Christians and the complexities of honoring priests and bishops despite personal grievances.

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Questions Covered:

01:55 – Bishop Samples diocese says people need to stop extending their hands during the “Our Father.”

13:56 – How do I talk about the apostolic argument when talking to non-denominational?

21:16 – What if you get mad at a priest or bishop who is less than honorable? Do you have to honor them? How can you justify following them?

37:37 – I had a bad experience with a bishop and I know we are not allowed talking bad about them. But what do you do in a situation where a priest or bishop treats us individually badly?

46:50 – What is the scriptural basis for confession to a priest?

“Why do Christians struggle with emotions?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of emotional experiences in the Christian life. The conversation also touches on the godly purpose behind feelings like anger and resentment, how to navigate friendships after betrayal, and the challenges of maintaining connections with loved ones who choose different paths.

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Questions Covered:

01:00 – Why do Christians have such a complicated relationship with emotions?

06:43 – You argue that there is a godly purpose to even unpleasant emotions like anger, resentment, frustration and other emotions Christians often feel guilty for even having much less acting on. How can these feelings serve godly ends?

19:57 – I feel a mix of emotions. I have a friend who committed adultery and my roommate is now friends with the woman whom my friend committed adultery with. How do I handle this from a Catholic perspective? My roommate is not Catholic?

28:15 – How do I handle the emotions of me and my bestfriend as we grow up? I went the Catholic route and she went down the LGBTQ+ route and am having a hard time connecting with?

36:05 – My youngest son just revealed where he was in his relationship with a girl. I unloaded my feelings on how I felt about her. What do I do?

44:35 – How do I reconcile when your brother sins against you and eventually cut him after you’ve taken it to the Church and the verse where it says to forgive your brother 7 times 70?

49:48 – Regarding Peter and Paul in the bible and their difference in temperament and how they were both dealt with by God to become great follower. How can we use them as examples on how to handle our temperaments?

“Are we less ourselves before final judgment?” This question leads to a discussion on the nature of our body-soul composite and what it means for our identity after death. The conversation also touches on overcoming lust and the societal repentance required for Mary’s request at Fatima, along with the inclusion of the book of Tobit in the Bible.

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Questions Covered:

03:52 – If we are supposed to see ourselves as a body soul composite, then are we less of ourselves before the final judgment when we die?

20:24 – How do you overcome lust?

42:50 – What would have been the level of societal repentance needed to satisfy Mary’s request at Fatima before the wars?

49:30 – Why is the book of Tobit included in the bible if it’s a source of fiction?