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“How can I help a grieving friend?” Supporting someone in their time of loss can be challenging, especially when they feel upset with God. This episode also addresses the stages of forgiveness, the reasons behind suffering in relationships, and the impact of grief counseling after losing a loved one.

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Questions Covered:

18:11 – My business partner just lost his father, how can I help if he is upset with God?

21:55 – Can you help me stages of forgiveness, and does God have reasons for pairing someone with someone who is causing suffering?

32:29 – I see a counselor and I am looking to get grief counseling after my wife passed away.

47:42 – Does suffering more make you closer to God?

“When women wear the pants, do men become submissive?” This question opens a discussion on family dynamics and gender roles, while also touching on topics like the limits of women’s rights and the balance of caregiving responsibilities between men and women. Additionally, the conversation reflects on the choices of working mothers and the historical perspective of women’s roles.

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Questions Covered:

15:00 – When the woman wear the pants in the family does the man become submissive to the woman?

29:02 – When do you think women’s rights can go too far?

32:04 – Do you really think men and women can equally take care of children at home or is there a preference on primary care giver?

44:10 – What do you think about woman who work but don’t have to work but put their children in Daycare?

49:14 – How do you think a woman in 1920 Italy would react to woman today?

“What is clerical celibacy?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of this discipline within the Church. Additionally, the episode addresses the concerns of a new Catholic in the Air Force grappling with war participation and the Church’s teachings on conscientious objection and pacifism, providing a thoughtful examination of these important topics.

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Questions Covered:

01:18 – What does it mean for clerical celibacy to be a discipline?

17:42 – I’m in active duty Air Force, and a new Catholic. I now struggle with participating in war. I have filed for conscientious objector status. What does the Church actually teach about this, and can a Catholic be a pacifist?

39:49 – I just became Catholic. My family is not happy about it. My boyfriend and I want to get married but my family would be against a Catholic wedding. Any advice?

50:08 – I’m in OCIA. I noticed that during Mass sometimes the priest goes to the tabernacle to get other hosts to give out in communion. Is that okay? Does that bread turn into Jesus at the same Mass? Also is there a good resource to help me understand the Catholic approach to scripture. I grew up Baptist and I just want to understand the Catholic approach.

“Can we pray to saints?” This question opens a discussion on the biblical basis for intercessory prayer, particularly in light of sola scriptura. The episode also addresses the implications of the Immaculate Conception on Christ’s incarnation and the complexities of understanding Catholic doctrine for those drawn to the faith.

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Questions Covered:

02:05 – Jimmy, I know in recent weeks you have taken several different approaches to refuting Gavin Ortlund’s position that Christians should not pray to saints. I’d like to focus on just one area: When Ortlund argues against praying to the saints because the Bible lacks any instruction to pray to them, is that a fair standard, even for someone who accepts sola scriptura?

16:30 – If the Immaculate Conception is true, how could Christ assume sinful flesh in the incarnation?

40:00 – I feel drawn to Catholicism, but If God wants us to become Catholic, why does it seem so complex to understand? I’m reading about the filioque and all these concepts. It just a little overwhelming and I don’t feel confident in my analysis of all these doctrinal arguments.

“Is God okay with abortion?” This question leads to a discussion on the moral implications of suffering, including a case of a child born with severe neurological disorders and the decisions made by parents and doctors. The conversation also touches on the role of state voting in abortion laws, highlighting the complexities surrounding this sensitive topic.

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Questions Covered:

05:30 – “God sacrificed His only Son, so obviously He is ok with abortion. What do you say to that?

14:40 – There was a child born in Amsterdam with a great deal of suffering and profound neurological disorder. Parents and doctors agreed, and killed the child. How do you address that?

21:50 – I think the states should be able to vote on abortion.