#12167 Easter and the Persecution of the Church in Nicaragua | Flannel Panel - Joe Heschmeyer
The Original airdate for this episode was Easter Monday but with the passing of Pope Francis, we pushed the episode back to Easter Wednesday
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We also explore the challenges of living the faith in the modern world, including a call for more intentional discipleship, authentic masculinity, and a deeper commitment to both evangelization and the corporal works of mercy. The panel also weighs in on the alarming religious persecution in Nicaragua, highlighting how faithful Catholics can advocate for the oppressed through prayer and action.
Whether you’re a convert, cradle Catholic, or someone exploring the faith, this lively episode offers encouragement, challenge, and practical takeaways for living the Resurrection all year long.
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#12167 Flannel Panel | Easter Edition - Christopher Check
The Original airdate for this episode was Easter Monday but with the passing of Pope Francis, we pushed the episode back to Easter Wednesday
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Celebrate Easter Wednesday with the Flannel Panel on this special episode of Catholic Answers Live! Join host Cy Kellett, apologist Joe Heschmeyer, and Catholic Answers president Chris Check as they reflect on the joy of the Resurrection, the meaning of the Easter Octave, and the profound relevance of Jesus’ triumph over death.
From theological insights on the empty tomb and the significance of liturgical traditions to real-world news of a remarkable resurgence in Catholicism—especially among young men in Great Britain—this conversation dives deep into the signs of hope across the global Church.
Whether you’re a convert, cradle Catholic, or someone exploring the faith, this lively episode offers encouragement, challenge, and practical takeaways for living the Resurrection all year long.
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#12166 How Do We Know the Bible Is Truly the Word of God? - Joe Heschmeyer
Can we trust Scripture as divinely inspired? We look at the historical and theological reasons Catholics believe the Bible is the Word of God, plus tackle topics like the early Church’s view of the afterlife, confirmation saints, and what really happened in the Roman Inquisition.
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Questions Covered:
03:20 – How does one properly incorporate my new confirmation saint into my prayer life?
13:43 – There’s a lot of pictures online of people in Spain with what look like KKK hoods. They are the Nazarene Brothers of the Holy Week of Seville. Are they Catholic?
19:31 – What is the early Church evidence for the state of the dead? Soul sleep vs entering heaven or hell?
30:45 – How do we make sense of 2 Maccabees 15 and it stating that taking one’s own life is an honorable thing?
34:27 – With the pope passing, what would happen if the east and west were to be united? Would we have to choose from the patriarchs to be the next pope?
37:28 – How do we know that the bible truly is the Word of God?
43:14 – I watched a video online that said Pope Francis is in hell. Is this true?
49:02 – I’m writing a series of articles debunking Chick Tracts. What actually happened during the Roman Inquisition?
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#12165 What’s the Purpose of Prayer If God’s Will Always Happens? - Joe Heschmeyer
If God’s will is inevitable, why pray at all? We explore how prayer fits into God’s providence, and also tackle questions on prudential judgment, understanding papal encyclicals, and the emotional hurdles people face when approaching full conversion.
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Questions Covered:
06:56 – We just got confirmed this past weekend and I just want to say thank you!
15:16 – I’ve been praying the 7 Sorrows. One-line states something about suffering in silence. Should I not tell my husband when I’m having a bad day?
23:59 – What is the relationship between a prudential judgement and the justification for it? Can a bad reason undermine the judgment itself?
36:46 – If God’s Will will always be done, then what is the purpose of praying for things?
44:20 – What resources do you recommend to properly understand Papal encyclicals?
51:01 – How do I deal with the final hurdles to conversion?
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#12164 What Is Baptism and What Does It Actually Do? And More on Baptism - Karlo Broussard
More than just a symbol, baptism is a sacrament with real spiritual power. We dive into what it accomplishes, who can receive it, and how early Christians—like the Church Fathers—understood it. Plus, we explore topics like baptism of desire, evangelical outreach, and infant baptism.
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Questions Covered:
13:43 – Is it possible to apply baptism of desire to the good thief on the cross?
17:20 – I’m Protestant. Do Catholics have evangelical events where they give people an opportunity to respond to God and be saved?
20:30 – What is baptism and what does it do for us?
30:02 – I see salvific baptism in the Church Father but not a lot of infant baptism. Where do we hear about that in the Church Fathers?
38:17 – Does water have to touch the skin in order for the baptism to be valid?
42:48 – If baptism has a purifying effect, then why aren’t we being baptized on a regular basis?
51:19 – What if a person is baptized in a Baptist church in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit but doesn’t believe that it’s regenerative. Is it still valid?
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