The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

Where does St. Raphael the Archangel appear in the Bible? Where does the word “archangel” come from? What are the nine choirs of angels? Cale looks at the Book of Tobit and what the marriage between Tobias and Sarah means for you today.

Part 2/2 in which Cale continues to unpack the top 10 places in Sacred Scripture that point to the divinity of Christ.

Part one in a two-part series. Have you ever heard someone say that Jesus never claimed to be God? Cale looks at passages in Sacred Scripture that make clear that Jesus is, in fact, God.

Cale sits down with Kayla Richardson, a convert from Mormonism to Catholicism, who shares about her upbringing in a Mormon family and what led her to the Catholic Church. Topics discussed: the word of wisdom; the problem of evil; the nature of God; the social cost of conversion; how to talk to Mormon friends about the Catholic faith.

Cale looks at the origins of polygamy among early Mormons, including in the life of their founder, Joseph Smith, Jr.  

Celestial marriage? Do we remain married to our spouse in heaven? Cale looks at what Mormons believe about the after life, including Hell. What do the Scriptures actually say?

What is the Mormon practice of baptism for the dead? What does the Catholic Church teach about baptism? Is it necessary for salvation? Cale looks at three different types of baptism.   Podcast: “Baptism for the Dead?” https://relevantradio.com/2021/08/baptism-for-the-dead/  

Are Mormons Christians? Where do they believe Jesus Christ came from? Cale looks at how to refute the claim that God has a body.

Who is Joseph Smith? How did the Book of Mormon originate? Cale looks at the sketchy history of the origins of the Mormon religion.

What did the early Church Fathers teach about authority? Can there be any new divine public revelation? Cale also looks at failed prophecies of Joseph Smith.

How did Mormonism originate? Who is Joseph Smith? Cale looks at two things NOT to mention when talking with a Mormon. What is the “great apostasy” and is there any truth to it?

Cale looks at the failed prophecies of the Watch Tower Society. Is Jehovah a proper name for God? How can Jesus be God if there are verses in the Bible that say that the Father is greater than Jesus? What is an effective way to evangelize Jehovah’s Witnesses?

Will only 144,000 people be saved? Is Hell eternal? Cale responds to false teachings that Jehovah’s Witnesses profess. Why don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses receive blood transfusions?  Cale also looks at failed prophecies put forth by the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society.

How do Jehovah’s Witnesses try and convert people? What should you do when they try and convert you? Cale looks at responses you can give when asked about your Catholic faith. Do Jehovah’s Witnesses think about Jesus? Do they believe that he is God? Do they believe in the resurrection?

Cale looks at the history of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. What do they believe? Do they use the same Bible as Catholics?

Why are we responsible for Adam and Eve’s sin? What is original sin? Why can’t angels repent? Is evolution compatible with Catholicism? Why do Catholics baptize infants?

Cale looks at Colossians 2:6-15. How did ancient pagans view the world vs. the Christian view of the world? What is St. Paul’s letter to the Colossians all about? What is the Christus Victor theory? Listener Question: If a marriage is not blessed by God, are you commiting a sin by remaining married? You can email Cale your question here: faith@relevantradio.com    

Why did God not institute the covenant of circumcision for females also? What made Israel different from other nations that also practiced circumcision? Has baptism replaced circumcision?

Why have other religions endured if they are not true? Who is Rabbi Gamaliel? Is he a saint in the Catholic Church?

Why do Catholics have so many icons and images? Do Catholics worship statues? What does the Bible say about creating images? Cale looks at the difference between images and idols.

Why do Catholics and Protestants have different versions of the 10 Commandments? What does it mean to not take the Lord’s name in vain? Should it instead be translated you shall not “carry” the Lord’s name in vain?

Did Matthew, Mark, Luke and John write the gospel accounts attributed to them? How do we know who wrote the four gospels? Did the Church simply put names to the writings to add authority to them? Who wrote the letter to the Hebrews?

1 Corinthians 16:21-24. Did St. Paul have eye issues?  Cale looks at t hree things necessary to receive the Eucharist. Why does St. Paul use Aramaic at one point?

1 Corinthians 16:13-20. What is authority in the Church all about? Who are the people St. Paul mentions at the end of the letter? What is the significance of ‘greeting one another with a holy kiss’?

1 Corinthians 16:5-12. St. Paul makes travel plans based on evangelization. What was Pentecost before the Holy Spirit was given? Why did some people look down on Timothy?