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

    From the Vault: Easter in a World Gone Trans? (#324)
    2025/04/15

    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."

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    29 分
  • Confirmation: A Gift, Not a Checkbox (#323)

    Confirmation: A Gift, Not a Checkbox (#323)
    2025/04/10
    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 that needs it now more than ever!

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    37 分
  • The 2.3 Tipping Point: the Cost of Chasing Prosperity Over Purpose (#322)

    The 2.3 Tipping Point: the Cost of Chasing Prosperity Over Purpose (#322)
    2025/04/07
    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 threaten economies, cultures, and even our sense of purpose, while contrasting secular anti-human narratives with Catholic teaching on the family as the heartbeat of human flourishing. A wake-up call for anyone who’s bought into the population bomb lie!

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    38 分
  • Catholics, Contraception, and Happiness? (#321)

    Catholics, Contraception, and Happiness? (#321)
    2025/04/03

    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 truth about happiness we’ve overlooked?

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    39 分
  • Road to Rome? A New Twist on a Familiar Tale (#320)

    Road to Rome? A New Twist on a Familiar Tale (#320)
    2025/03/31
    The Good Samaritan: just a call to help the needy? Explore a 2,000-year-old Catholic twist—Christ as rescuer, the Church as refuge. The road from Jerusalem to Jericho might lead to Rome, revealing salvation’s depth beyond morality. A surprising ride awaits!

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    32 分
  • Will We See Our Dogs in Heaven? (#319)

    Will We See Our Dogs in Heaven? (#319)
    2025/03/26

    How can heaven be perfect if the things that bring us joy in this life are not there with us? For example, the one creature that God gave us capable of being man's best friend: how can I be happy in heaven without my dog who brings me so much happiness?

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    37 分
  • "Election" in Catholicism vs. Calvinism (#318)

    "Election" in Catholicism vs. Calvinism (#318)
    2025/03/24

    Last week, those who have prepared to enter the Catholic Church at Easter attended the "Rite of Election" at their local cathedral. The "catechumens," those who will be baptized at Easter signed the "Book of the Elect" along with the bishop. What does "election" and "the elect" mean? And how does the Catholic Church's use of these New Testament terms differ from how they are used in Reformed theology (Calvinism)?

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    41 分
  • Catholics and Politics (#317)

    Catholics and Politics (#317)
    2025/03/20

    Catholic leaders—priests, bishops, even popes—sometimes share their opinions about various political issues. Some Catholics and those considering Catholicism often wonder, "Do I have to agree with them?" Greg and Ed ask whether all Catholics have to all have the same politics.

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    35 分