Cele mai bune Catholicism podcast-uri (2025)

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Creative Catholicism - Making Catholicism Work - Episode 15 - Humility The Catholic Pinnacle 17:18

1d ago17:18

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Father James Grant discusses stoicism, a philosophy focused on self-improvement and duty, significantly influenced ancient Rome for 500 years. Despite its admirable principles, its practical application was often lacking, as illustrated by figures like Cicero and Marcus Aurelius. In contrast, Catholicism provides a more holistic approach to human i…

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E21: The Catholic Response to Pride Month & LGBTQ+ Issues 50:10

2d ago50:10

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How can we promote our identity in the Sacred Heart of Jesus in June as the culture celebrates Pride Month? Is there a way to evangelize hearts wounded in this way without compromising the truth of human sexuality? Join us for this month’s episode of Catholicism 101 as we reorient our approach to June as a month of encountering the Love of Christ a…

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What is Heaven? Part 5: The Resurrection (#345) 38:41

3d ago38:41

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Greg and Cory delve into the radical Christian teaching of the physical resurrection of the body, a cornerstone of Catholic eschatology that sets Christianity apart from other worldviews. They explore how the resurrection restores humanity to God’s original design in Genesis, uniting body and soul as seen in Christ’s own resurrection. Contrasting t…

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94 - God's Existence: Common Objections Pt. 2 35:14

4d ago35:14

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"The fact that people's religion tends to align with the culture and country that they grew up in shows that religion is just a cultural construct" "There are so many hypocritical people who have used religion to abuse others, to start wars, or to seek power. These people undermine the validity of religion." "We no longer need God; science explains…

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Sublime or Subjective? A Tale of Two Services (#344) 32:36

7d ago32:36

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Greg and Ed unpack a recent experience at a casual evangelical worship service, contrasting its informal, emotion-driven approach with the objective beauty of the Catholic Mass. They describe a service filled with pop culture references, minimal Scripture, and a vague "remembrance" with Wonder Bread and grape juice, lacking the structure and transc…

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Creative Catholicism - Thinking Out Loud - Episode 10 - The Subject You Never Talk About 4:29

7d ago4:29

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Father James Grant recounts a conversation with a friend who rejected his suggestion to become Catholic, viewing it as controlling. He reflects on the perception of the Gospel as offensive to those who believe they are okay, and argues that the Church should proclaim the truth about self-indulgence and lack of love in Australian society. Despite po…

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Raging Tacos: Are We Too Hard on Protestants? (#343) 34:49

10d ago34:49

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In this lively episode of Considering Catholicism, Greg and Ed the Protestant tackle a listener’s critique that the show is too harsh on Protestants, sparking a candid discussion over tacos. They reflect on their tone, owning occasional snark while defending the need to draw distinctions between Catholic and Protestant beliefs, as truth claims—like…

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Creative Catholicism - Making Catholicism Work - Episode 14 - Catholic Art 14:03

12d ago14:03

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Catholic art, rooted in the incarnation of Christ, elevates humanity and connects it to the spiritual realm. This is evident in architecture, such as Gothic cathedrals, and in sculptures like Michelangelo’s Pieta, which transform human suffering into inspiration. In contrast, modern Australian art, often elitist and government-subsidised, struggles…

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What is Heaven? Part 4: Three Destinations (#342) 35:26

14d ago35:26

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Greg and Cory explore the three destinations awaiting every soul after the particular judgment: heaven, hell, and purgatory. They unpack Catholic teaching on these eternal and temporal states, using Dante’s Divine Comedy and Scripture to illustrate heaven as perfect communion with God, hell as eternal separation, and purgatory as a remedial journey…

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Creative Catholicism - Thinking Out Loud - Episode 9 - Odd Bods 5:41

15d ago5:41

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Father James Grant discusses the rise of various beliefs and practices in modern Australia, contrasting them with Catholicism. He argues that Catholicism, as a revealed religion, differs from these beliefs by asserting a specific understanding of God through the person of Jesus Christ. Father Grant emphasizes the uniqueness of Catholicism in its be…

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What is Heaven? Part 3: We Will Be Judged (#341) 35:30

16d ago35:30

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In this continuation of the series about Heaven, Greg and Cory dive into the Catholic teaching on judgment, exploring the two moments every soul faces: the particular judgment at death and the final judgment at the end of time. They unpack how God’s justice and mercy intertwine, dispel common misconceptions, and discuss why our choices—rooted in fa…

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Creative Catholicism - Making Catholicism Work - Episode 13 - Keeping Your Faith 14:49

19d ago14:49

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Father James Grant reflects on the contrast between his grandmother’s strong faith and the lack of religious practice in his own family. He recounts his grandmother’s hardships, including the loss of two husbands to war injuries, and how her faith sustained her through suffering. Father Grant contrasts this with a recent observation of a grandmothe…

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Creative Catholicism - Thinking Out Loud - Episode 8 - Funny Perceptions 5:58

20d ago5:58

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Father James Grant discusses the perception of God’s absence, highlighting how people often overlook God’s presence in their lives. He contrasts this with Jesus’ inclusivity and Mary’s continued work in the world, emphasising the importance of the rosary as a means of connecting with God and others. Father Grant shares his personal experience of fi…

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Killer Rabbits and Gargoyles: What Medieval Art Teaches Catholics Today (#340) 38:19

21d ago38:19

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Ever wonder why medieval manuscripts show knights fighting giant snails or rabbits wielding swords? Or why Gothic cathedrals are covered in grinning gargoyles and quirky carvings? In this episode, Greg dives into a wild X thread that sparked a reflection on the medieval Catholic worldview—a universe alive with God’s purpose, where every doodle and …

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What is Heaven? Part 2: The Moment of Death (#339) 35:21

24d ago35:21

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Greg Smith and Cory Lakatos dive into the profound question of what happens when we die. In this second episode of the Heaven series, they explore the separation of soul and body, the particular judgment, and the three intermediate destinations—heaven, purgatory, or hell. They debunk pop-culture myths like reincarnation and clarify why death feels …

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93 - God's Existence: Common Objections Pt. 1 33:24

21d ago33:24

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"Atheists don't need to substantiate their position; the burden of proof lies with the theist because they're the one making a positive claim to belief." "God is just something people turn to for comfort." "Atheists just believe in one god fewer than Christians do." "There is no evidence for the existence of God." "If God is good and He loves me, t…

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Creative Catholicism - Making Catholicism Work - Episode 12 - Death in a Modern Australian Hospital 13:29

26d ago13:29

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Father James recounts his wife Dolores’s hospitalization for heart surgery, which went awry due to extensive tissue hardening. Despite the medical team’s efforts, Dolores remained in a coma and was later diagnosed with a stroke. Conflicting opinions from doctors about her prognosis added to the family’s distress. The author recounts their wife Dolo…

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Creative Catholicism - Thinking Out Loud - Episode 7 - Prison Suburbs and Slums 5:45

27d ago5:45

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Father James Grant reflects on his time as a prison chaplain, challenging the notion that prisoners suffer from low self-esteem. He argues that many human problems stem from excessive self-importance and pride, suggesting that Lent should be a time for self-reflection on these issues. Father Grant emphasises the need for Catholics to confront evil,…

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What is Heaven? Part 1: Checking Our Vocabulary (#338) 35:24

28d ago35:24

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Join Greg Smith and Cory Lakatos as they kick off a deep dive into Catholic teaching on Heaven. In this first episode, they lay the foundation by defining key terms like "soul," "heaven," "purgatory," "beatific vision," and more, ensuring you’re ready for the journey ahead. Expect clear, orthodox insights drawn from the Catechism, with a conversati…

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Peter’s Keys, Leo’s Tears: The Joy of a New Pope (#337) 29:52

30d ago29:52

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Greg Smith reflects on the joyful inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, unpacking its rituals, from the emotional moment Leo received the Fisherman’s Ring to the inclusive rite of obedience. He answers why the ceremony is grand yet humble, why it’s called the Mass for the Petrine Ministry, and how Leo’s Chicago-to-Peru journey…

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Creative Catholicism - Making Catholicism Work - Episode 11 - Who is Man and Who is God 20:41

1M ago20:41

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Father James Grant discusses the public's general confusion about God. Visit https://www.creativecatholicism.com/ to contact us and listen to past episodes.De către creativecatholicism

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E20: Unity of Posture as the Body of Christ 37:37

1M ago37:37

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What is the difference between the practices of our personal prayer and those of community worship? Why does maintaining unity of posture during Mass matter? Join us for this month’s episode of Catholicism 101 as we dig into why our Bishops call for outward unity in liturgical celebrations and what issues are actually caused by disregarding their g…

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Is "Reformed Theology" Just Tweed-Coated Evangelicalism? (#336) 36:54

1M ago36:54

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What’s “Reformed” theology today? Greg Smith, a former Reformed pastor, unravels the tweed-coated posturing of a brand that claims intellectual edge but feels like evangelicalism with elbow patches. From preaching TULIP to questioning its cracks, he exposes a vague identity coasting on buzzwords. Catholicism’s 2,000-year depth—think Aquinas, cathed…

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Creative Catholicism - Thinking Out Loud - Episode 6 - Understanding Suffering 6:30

1M ago6:30

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Father James Grant discusses a common question: "Why do bad things happen to good people?" Visit creativecatholicism.com to contact us or listen to previous episodes.De către creativecatholicism

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Is Pope Leo XIV Red or Blue? Why That’s the Wrong Question (#335) 42:22

1M ago42:22

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Greg addresses conservative non-Catholic friends asking if Pope Leo XIV is “red” or “blue,” arguing that the 2,000-year-old Catholic Church transcends American political categories. Acknowledging concerns about Pope Francis’s perceived meddling on issues like immigration and climate change, Greg explores where red and blue ideologies intersect with…

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92: God's Existence: Kalam, Fine Tuning, Beauty, and Consciousness 40:00

1M ago40:00

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In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the question: How do we know God exists? Today we will give an overview of various popular arguments for the existence of God, including the Kalam Cosmological Argument, the fine tuning of the universe, William Paley’s Watchmaker Argument, the argument from aesthetic experience, and Pascal’s wager. ⁠D…

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Creative Catholicism - Making Catholicism Work - Episode 10 - Mary's Call - The Little Yes 12:49

1M ago12:49

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Father James Grant discusses praying to our lady. Visit creativecatholicism.com to contact us or listen to past episodes.De către creativecatholicism

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Habemus Papam! Why I’m Loyal to the Church Under Leo XIV (#334) 25:21

1M ago25:21

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Hours after white smoke announced Pope Leo XIV, Greg reflects on Cardinal Robert Prevost’s election as the first American pope. Exploring Leo XIV’s choice of name, traditional regalia, and call to “build bridges,” Greg sees hope for a pope who unites past and future, left and right, in a tumultuous century. Rejecting speculation, he calls for loyal…

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Tartaria or Catholicism? Rediscovering a Lost Civilization (#333) 43:11

1M ago43:11

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Dive into the wild Tartaria conspiracy and discover a deeper truth: modernity bulldozed a sacred way of life, but Catholicism holds the key to reclaiming it. Host Greg explores how cathedrals, G.K. Chesterton, and the Mass connect us to a lost world, and why today’s souls are hungry for roots—and why the Church is their home–sparking a Catholic rev…

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Cosplay or Catholicism? Are Sacred Things Really Sacred? (#332) 28:17

1M ago28:17

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In this episode, Greg Smith dives into Flannery O’Connor’s bold claim: “If it’s only a symbol, to hell with it.” Reflecting on his own conversion and a pivotal moment on Ireland’s Skellig Michael, Greg explores why the reality of Catholic sacraments and aesthetics matters. He critiques three groups—liberal Protestants, evangelicals, and progressive…

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BONUS: How Papal Conclaves Work 11:36

1M ago11:36

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In this short, bonus episode, we discuss what a papal conclave looks like. How does voting work? How many votes are needed for someone to be elected pope? Why is the process so secretive? The information in this episode comes from "Universi Dominici Gregis", an apostolic constitution which outlines the prescriptions for papal elections. The full do…

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Creative Catholicism - Thinking Out Loud - Episode 5 - Self Help 7:39

2M ago7:39

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This episode Father James Grant discusses self help and self improvement. Visit our website CreativeCatholicism.com to catchup on past episodes or contact us Father James Grant with your questions.De către creativecatholicism

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What I Don't Want in a New Pope (#331) 32:30

2M ago32:30

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What kind of pope does the Church need today? In this episode, Greg argues against the modern expectation of a charismatic, media-savvy “influencer” pope, reflecting on how John Paul II’s global brand set a new standard that shaped perceptions of Benedict XVI and Francis. Instead, Greg calls for a quiet, faithful steward who guards the truth, clean…

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Inside the Conclave: The 60-Year Fight Over the Church’s Vision (#330) 43:16

2M ago43:16

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Greg dives into the Vatican politics shaping the 2025 papal conclave, revealing a 60-year fight for the Church’s soul between the Concilium and Communio visions born after Vatican II. While Concilium’s openness to modern culture has often aligned with Western leftist ideals, Communio champions timeless tradition, and these dueling perspectives will…

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91 - God's Existence: Aquinas' Five Ways Pt. 2 28:09

2M ago28:09

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In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the question: How do we know God exists? Today we will wrap up our discussion of St. Thomas Aquinas's Five Ways by analysing the Fourth Way (the argument from gradation/degree) and the Fifth Way (the argument from order). Aquinas' Five Ways are among the most famous arguments for the existence of God,…

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Creative Catholicism - Making Catholicism Work - Episode 9 - Apathy The Great Precipice 16:25

2M ago16:25

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Father James Grant discusses apathy in Australia. Catch up on past episodes, or feel free to contact Father James Grant via our website: https://www.creativecatholicism.com/De către creativecatholicism

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One Church, One Leader: Why the Pope’s Funeral Stopped the World (#329) 36:53

2M ago36:53

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When Pope Francis’s funeral drew millions and the world’s eyes turned to Rome, it revealed something unique: only the Catholic Church has a global leader. In this episode, Greg explores why the papacy matters, how it holds Christianity together, and what the upcoming conclave says about the need for one voice in a divided faith. Join us to discover…

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A Pope's Funeral and Rome's Hidden Gem (#328) 33:54

2M ago33:54

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Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at St. Peter's Basilica. But he has chosen to be buried in another church, the Basilica of St. Mary Major on the Esquiline Hill in central Rome. This magnificent basilica, founded in 432 AD, is the home of the relic of the Holy Manger and the Salus Populi Romani, one of the most beloved…

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Creative Catholicism - Thinking Out Loud - Episode 4 - Forgiveness 7:39

2M ago7:39

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Father James Grant discusses common misconceptions associated with Catholic forgiveness.De către creativecatholicism

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Thoughts on the Death of Pope Francis (#327) 23:18

2M ago23:18

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Pope Francis passed away this morning. He was 88 years old and had served as the Holy Father 12 years. We pray for the repose of his soul and for the transition the Church will undergo in the weeks ahead. Greg shares some thoughts about what might or might not happen, and how we should approach those possibilities. Support this ministry so more peo…

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Creative Catholicism - Making Catholicism Work - Episode 8 - Confession 10:57

2M ago10:57

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Father James Grant discusses the truth about confession in Australia.De către creativecatholicism

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Holy Land (and Holy Week) Diary, Part 2: Jerusalem (#326) 48:00

2M ago48:00

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Two years ago, after a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Greg described what insights into the Holy Week can be gained from visiting Jerusalem. Perhaps he'll lead a Considering Catholicism pilgrimage to Israel someday! (With Greg so busy during Holy Week this year, we're sharing this classic from the vault.) Support this ministry so more people can cons…

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Holy Land Diary, Part 1: The Galilee Region (#325) 42:45

2M ago42:45

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Two years ago, after a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Greg described what insights into the Gospel can be gained from seeing the Sea of Galilee firsthand. Perhaps he'll lead a Considering Catholicism pilgrimage to Israel someday! (With Greg so busy during Holy Week this year, we're sharing this classic from the vault.) Support this ministry so more p…

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90 - God's Existence: Aquinas' Five Ways Pt. 1 35:42

2M ago35:42

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Welcome to our deep-dive into the question: How do we know God exists? In this series, we return to the topic of God's existence, which we covered aaall the way back in Episode 2 (!!), and we break it open to explore it more deeply. In this episode, we look at St. Thomas Aquinas's first three 'ways', or arguments for God's existence. These are amon…

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From the Vault: Easter in a World Gone Trans? (#324) 28:55

2M ago28:55

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This was the 13th episode of Considering Catholicism, way back in 2022. Since then, the challenges to a biblical and Catholic understanding of the human person and the resurrection have grown more dramatic. Just one year ago, in 2024, the United States Government declared March 31, Easter, to be "Transgender Visibility Day." Support this ministry s…

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Creative Catholicism - Making Catholicism Work - Episode 7 - Catholic Love 15:46

2M ago15:46

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Father James Grant discusses what’s different about the Catholic view of love.De către creativecatholicism

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Confirmation: A Gift, Not a Checkbox (#323) 36:46

2M ago36:46

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What does it mean to be confirmed in the Catholic faith? Greg unpacks the sacrament of Confirmation, exploring its roots, its role in strengthening believers, and why it’s more than just a rite of passage. It's the Holy Spirit equipping us for a bold, purposeful life. A compelling look at how Confirmation seals us as witnesses to Christ in a world …

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The 2.3 Tipping Point: the Cost of Chasing Prosperity Over Purpose (#322) 38:20

2M ago38:20

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Is the world overpopulated, or are we facing a demographic free fall? In this episode, Greg and Ed dive into the startling reality of population collapse, debunking the overpopulation myth with hard numbers—like the critical 2.3 replacement rate—and real-world stats from nations like Japan and South Korea. They explore why shrinking birth rates thr…

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Creative Catholicism - Making Catholicism Work - Episode 6 - Joy 14:37

3M ago14:37

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Father James Grant discusses the vitality of CatholicismDe către creativecatholicism

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Catholics, Contraception, and Happiness? (#321) 38:34

3M ago38:34

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Does the Catholic Church’s stance on contraception doom families to misery?Greg and Ed unpack whether the ban on birth control truly burdens households or if rejecting it has unleashed unexpected struggles in our modern world. Were large families a source of strain—or a strength we’ve lost? Could the Church’s unwavering authority hold a deeper trut…

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