Let's Talk About It with Jacque and Megan

In this episode, we discuss theological beliefs and perspectives we have changed our minds on since first starting our podcast six years ago. // Our podcast was born from our friendship. We are two people with very different beliefs, yet a shared desire to have understanding and unity! We love to have good natured “Catholic … Read More Read More

In this episode, we talk to Jacque’s friend Matt Duff about his journey from the corporate world to joining seminary to become a Catholic priest.  // Our podcast was born from our friendship. We are two people with very different beliefs, yet a shared desire to have understanding and unity! We love to have good … Read More Read More

In this episode, we discuss the Marian Apparition “Our Lady of Fátima” which occurred in Portugal in 1917 from Catholic and Protestant perspectives. // Our podcast was born from our friendship. We are two people with very different beliefs, yet a shared desire to have understanding and unity! We love to have good natured “Catholic … Read More Read More

In this episode, we hear Ben Rahimi’s story of leaving seminary instead of becoming a priest, his experience in formation, his mental health struggles, and why he ultimately discerned out. // Our podcast was born from our friendship. We are two people with very different beliefs, yet a shared desire to have understanding and unity! … Read More Read More

In this episode, we briefly discuss the recent Vatican document Mater Populi Fidelis: Doctrinal Note on Some Marian Titles Regarding Mary’s Cooperation in the Work of Salvation from the DICASTERY FOR THE DOCTRINE OF THE FAITH Read the full document here: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_ddf_doc_20251104_mater-populi-fidelis_en.html // Our podcast was born from o...

Today we are joined by Kerena Lawlor (@discotheo_ on Instagram) as she shares her story of a traumatic and abusive marriage which culminated in a divorce. From this experience, and her passion for ministering to women, Kerena has begun ministering both in person and online to other women who are suffering. Her dream is to … Read More Read More

Today we are joined by Sam Landon as he shares his story of growing up LCMS Lutheran and converting to Catholicism in college. Sam grew up in east Tennessee but has lived in Chicago since 2017. He received his Master’s Degree in Religious Studies, specializing in New Testament and Early Christianity, from the University of … Read More Read More

Today we are joined by John Bloedel as he shares his story of growing up in mega church Evangelicalism, attending Moody Bible Institute, pursuing an MDiv with an emphasis in pastoral ministry, and eventually becoming a Confessional Lutheran. He currently works in Christian nonprofit marketing and has a love for theology, philosophy, apologetics, history, and … Read More Read More

Today we are joined by Javier Perdomo (@javierperd2604 on YouTube) as he shares his story of growing up Baptist, ministering as a Youth Pastor in a Baptist church, to now becoming a Confessional Lutheran. Javier is a Church History Enthusiast, a published apologetics and religious education researcher, and a lover of the Protestant Reformation. His … Read More Read More

In this episode, we talk about what a sacrament is, Catholic vs. Lutheran definitions, different views of grace and justification, and more!  Sources:  https://www.catholicshare.com/the-catholic-understanding-of-grace-a-primer/ http://www.lutheranlayman.com/2015/03/what-do-we-mean-by-means-of-grace.html?m=1 https://www.lcms.org/about/beliefs/faqs/doctrine Vote on what topic you’d like us to tackle...

In this episode, we talk about Christian Angelology and the differences between Catholic and Protestant perspectives on Angels! Key conversation points:  The nature of Angels, their roles, and hierarchy Angelic Intercession – Catholic and Protestant beliefs Prayers and Invocations to Angels Use of extra-Biblical texts and church tradition in Angelology Vote on what topic you’d … Read More Read Mor...

In this episode, we talk about clerical celibacy and the difference in Catholic and Protestant perspectives.    Vote on what topic you’d like us to tackle next! 👇🏼 Guardian Angels and Praying to Angels What is a sacrament and how many are there? Is Marriage a Sacrament? Marian Dogmas (Perpetual Virginity of Mary, Immaculate Conception, … Read More Read More

In this episode, we talk about Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the devotion to the Brown Scapular! We also talk about what are sacramentals and address differences between the Catholic and Lutheran view on receiving grace.    Vote on what topic you’d like us to tackle next! 👇🏼 Guardian Angels and Praying to Angels … Read More Read More

In this episode, Jacque talks about experiencing a Lutheran service, her thoughts, and the differences with Catholic Mass.    Vote on what topic you’d like us to tackle next! 👇🏼 Guardian Angels and Praying to Angels Priestly Celibacy  What is a sacrament and how many are there? Is Marriage a Sacrament? Marian Dogmas (Perpetual Virginity … Read More Read More

In this episode, we sit down and address a few comments from our last video on Megan converting to Lutheranism.  Follow us on all the things! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacqueandmegan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacqueandmeganpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDsFcnyniLFT-mI_URUqNA Contact us: jacqueandmegan@gmail.com Join our email list: https://mailchi.mp/4b9d2...

In this episode, Megan discusses her recent conversion to Lutheranism, doctrines she initially found difficult, theology and practice she found compelling, and more.

In this episode, Jacque talks about her visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City! We briefly go over the story of this apparition, the impact on Mexico, and Jacque’s personal reflections. Follow us on all the things! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacqueandmegan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacqueandmeganpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDsFcnyniLF...

Today we talk about the Catholic ministerial priesthood in contrast to the Protestant view of the priesthood of all believers.    Sources:  https://files.lcms.org/dl/f/the-augsburg-confession https://web.stanford.edu/~jsabol/certainty/readings/Luther-ChristianNobility.pdf https://www.gotquestions.org/Jesus-High-Priest.html https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM   //   Let’s Talk About i...

Today we talk about the history of the Rosary, what it is, other forms of prayer beads, and why Protestants don’t usually pray it.    Sources: https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/culture/catholic-contributions/the-history-of-the-rosary.html https://www.mysteriesoftherosary.org/p/history-of-rosary.html https://www.amazon.com/Rosary-Prayer-That-Saved-Life/dp/1401940188 https://www.catholicnewsagenc...

Today we are excited to be joined by Fr. Michael Mehringer, a Catholic priest at Queen of Apostles in Chicago. Fr. Michael worked as a chemist for five years before entering the seminary in 2017. In this episode, we ask him questions on the Catholic beliefs around the Eucharist and how they compare to various … Read More Read More

Today we talk about whether or not the deuterocanonical books (or “apocrypha” as Protestants call them) should be included in the Bible!   Jacque’s Sources: Protestantism’s Old Testament Problem | Catholic Answers Magazine Donut MUD Founder Story C v 002 (youtube.com) Why Catholic Bibles Are Bigger: Revised Second Edition: Gary Michuta: 9781683570516: Amazon.com: Books How … Read More Read More

Today we talk about the story of Our Lady of Knock in Ireland after Jacque visited the site! We go over the story of the apparition, what the witnesses saw, and questions about apparitions from a Protestant perspective.    https://www.knockshrine.ie/history/   //   Let’s Talk About it with Jacque and Megan is a podcast born … Read More Read More

Today we are excited to be joined by Pastor Bryan Wolfmeuller, a Lutheran pastor in Texas and owner of the YouTube channel @PastorBryanWolfmueller where he discusses Lutheran doctrines and perspectives. In this episode, we ask him questions on the Lutheran beliefs around the Lord’s Supper and how they compare to evangelical and Catholic views.    … Read More Read More

Today we are excited to be joined by Pastor Bryan Wolfmeuller, a Lutheran pastor in Texas and owner of the YouTube channel @PastorBryanWolfmueller where he discusses Lutheran doctrines and perspectives. In this episode, we ask him questions on the Lutheran beliefs around baptism and how they compare to evangelical and Catholic views. Stay tuned for … Read More Read More

What happens when a Catholic and a Protestant get married? Today we talk with Della Bright about her journey navigating an inter-denominational marriage with her husband after she decided to take her Protestant faith seriously and he decided to take his Catholic faith seriously. A few of the questions we asked Della:    What tradition … Read More Read More