Let's Talk About It with Jacque and Megan

We visited a Good Friday service at a Lutheran church and talk about it in this episode! Listen in to hear what Jacque (a Catholic) thought of it. Let’s Talk About it with Jacque and Megan is a podcast born from our friendship. We are two people with very different beliefs, yet a shared desire … Read More Read More

Is Easter truly a Christian holiday or does it have pagan roots? What are we celebrating on Easter? Where do our Easter traditions come from? Listen in as we discuss all this and more! Happy Easter!   Sources: https://www.gotquestions.org/easter-origins.html https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/easter-symbols   Let’s Talk About it with Jacque and Megan is a podcast born from our … Read More Rea...

Today we talk about something both of us agree on…that we don’t believe the Calvinistic view of double predestination is Biblical. A few of the points we touch on in this episode:    What is double predestination? Do all Calvinists hold to double predestination? Is double predestination Biblical? Why do we reject it?   Helpful … Read More Read More

This week we are excited to talk to Bryan Topham from the channel @QuestforFaithwithBryan about his journey converting from Church of Christ to Catholicism. Bryan started his channel with the goal to explain the Catholic Faith from the perspective of a newcomer.    Bryan’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@QuestforFaithwithBryan   Let’s Talk About it with Jacque and Megan … Read More Read More

This week, Jacque asks Megan about her experience visiting two different Lutheran services for the first time.   Let’s Talk About it with Jacque and Megan is a podcast 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

This week we chat about why Jacque is Catholic, what she loves most about the Catholic Church, and reasons why she won’t become Protestant. Is there a topic in this episode you’d like us to dig deeper into? Let us know in the comments! Sources: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/is-there-really-no-salvation-outside-the-catholic-church Dei verbum (vatican.va) Catechism of the Catholic...

This week we chat about why Megan is Protestant, things she loves about the Protestant tradition, and reasons why she won’t convert to Catholicism. Is there a topic in this episode you’d like us to dig deeper into? Let us know in the comments! Article on Anglican priesthood: https://northamanglican.com/the-protestant-problem-with-priesthood/#post-11512-endnote-ref-8 Let’s Talk About it with Jacque...

Today we discuss the Novus Ordo mass! // Let’s Talk About it with Jacque and Megan is a podcast 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 vs. Protestant” conversations to bridge the gap between … Read More Read More

In this episode, we talk about the practice of venerating relics. What are relics? What are the different classifications of relics? What is the Catholic theology behind venerating relics? Do Protestants believe we shouldn’t venerate relics? Listen in as we discuss Catholic and Protestant perspectives on this!   Jacque’s Sources: https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/culture/catholic-contributions/...

In this episode, we talk about the practice of venerating icons. Does religious imagery have a place in Christianity? Are Catholics wrong for venerating icons? Is veneration a form of worship? Listen in as we discuss Catholic and Protestant perspectives on this!   Jacque’s Sources: Veneration of Images | Catholic Answers Encyclopedia “Catechism of Christian … Read More Read More

What is the doctrine of Purgatory? Why don’t Protestants affirm this belief? Does Purgatory mean Christ’s sacrifice was not sufficient? Listen in as we discuss Catholic vs. Protestant perspectives on Purgatory! For the sake of a good-faith discussion, we’ll discuss the official teaching and belief of the Catholic Church, not the various abuses and misuses … Read More Read More

Catholics & Protestants may disagree on a lot…and we’ve talked about many of those issues…but we also agree on a lot! The fundamentals of the Christian faith are in agreement between both of our traditions. Our video on our favorite things about each other’s faith tradition: https://youtu.be/iMlq4N9oRAE?si=q1z4zGYtZS4wSBth Truth Unites on Divine Simplicity: https://youtu.be/wlpdpAnVwgI?si=zjHWlISw...

Is Halloween a pagan or Christian holiday? Should Christians celebrate? We delve into this holiday and even tell you our own ghost story! // 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

What is the red-pill movement? Why are Christian men looking up to people like Andrew Tate? How should the church respond? Today we talk to John Bloedel about the manosphere movement online and biblical masculinity. // John’s article on Andrew Tate: https://medium.com/@johnbloedel/andrew-tate-is-bad-christians-who-only-half-condemn-him-are-worse-3162489c1a0e // Follow us on all the things! Instagr...

Today we talk about the differences between Catholic and Protestant views of justification. //   Jacque’s Source: Catechism of the Catholic Church – PART 3 SECTION 1 CHAPTER 3 ARTICLE 2 (scborromeo.org)   Megan’s Source: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/the-doctrine-of-justification/

Today we are honored to talk with Faith Cintron about her work in maternity housing. Faith has worked in maternity homes for 12 years and currently runs two homes in the Chicago area. We talked with Faith about how she started in maternity housing, how she supports the moms physically, emotionally, and spiritually, challenges, victories, … Read More Read More

Today we talk about the story behind the Miraculous Medal as well as incorruptible Saints. (Incorruptibility is the preservation of the body from normal decay after death.)   More on Jacque’s pilgrimage to Lourdes: https://youtu.be/B_SgBN6vLN4?si=dS4YvkL4VIbJ4A30 Sources: Incorrupt bodies, saints and incorruptibility? Here’s what you need to know | Catholic News Agency Too Good to Rot? … Read More...

Today we are joined with Sami Parker, a Social Media Advocate at Live Action. Live Action is a pro-life organization dedicated to education on issues of abortion, family, and human rights. We talked with Sami about her work with Live Action, how she joined the pro-life movement, and online advocacy work. Although this is a … Read More Read More

4 months after a major breakup…what are Jacque’s reflections, processing, and practical steps? If you’ve been through a breakup, whether it’s in the past or if you’re currently in the thick of it, we grieve with you. No matter the circumstances of your breakup, it will get better even if it feels impossible now. These … Read More Read More

Today we talk about Megan’s birth experience a year ago, how labor went, her unexpected c-section and her reflections as she has processed it.    //   Megan’s blog post: https://meganbloedel.medium.com/cecelias-birth-7c928ebe10a0   //   Follow us on all the things! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacqueandmegan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacqueandmeganpodcast YouTube: https://www.you...

Tune in to hear about Jacque’s experience visiting Lourdes, the site of a Marian apparition, and our discussion on how apparitions and miracles are authenticated.  “Between February 11th and July 16th 1858, Bernadette Soubirous, a 14-year-old peasant girl, experienced 18 apparitions of the Virgin Mary in the nearby Massabielle grotto. During the 9th vision, an … Read More Read More

Take a trip down memory lane with us as we reminisce on how we met and became friends and reflect on practical tips on having ecumenical friendships.  Jacque is currently on a pilgrimage to Lourdes. If you have any prayer requests or intentions, drop a comment and she will pray for you there! Follow us … Read More Read More

Is it biblical to pray to saints or to Mary? Does it benefit or hinder our spiritual life? Listen in as we discuss the Catholic (Jacque) and Protestant (Megan) perspectives on asking saints for intercession.  Speaking of intercession, Jacque is going on a pilgrimage to Lourdes. If you have any prayer requests or intentions, drop … Read More Read More

In this week’s episode, Jacque and Megan discuss the dangers of “social media advice,” especially when it pertains to motherhood and dating. Should we be taking advice from social media influencers? When does it become harmful? How can we protect ourselves from unhelpful and even harmful advice online? Tune in and let us know what … Read More Read More

How do you find the courage to leave a relationship you know is wrong and step out in faith that God has something better planned? We are so grateful to talk to Maria Gari (@runningmyselftogether) about her experience ending a long-term relationship. A few questions we ask Maria:  How did you find the courage to … Read More Read More