Unapologetically Catholic

This week we look at the bad Popes in the past and there have been some Popes who have done some really terrible things! What does this say about the Papacy? The Catholic Church? Human beings and authority? Does this prove that the Papacy couldn't really be instituted by Jesus himself? These questions are what we look at in this weeks episode! Shopping Spree by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com...

This episode goes into detail about the different Rites within the Catholic Church. Sometimes I have heard people claim that the Catholic Church is just as divided as Protestants because of all the different Rites and Churches but is that true? Is the Catholic Church as united as it claims to be? That is what we look at this week! Shopping Spree by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promo...

This week we are looking at how scripture was canonized. We will look at why there is a difference between Catholics and Protestants Bibles. If you've ever wondered how you got your Bible, I hope this episode helps start your research! Shopping Spree by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommo...

This week I discuss the argument that I sometimes hear that the Catholic Church, at the Council of Trent, anathematized all Protestants for all of time. Is that what was meant at the Council of Trent? Does the Catholic Church think Protestants are Christians? If you're a Protestant, should you remain Protestant or convert to Catholicism? These are all things we look at in this episode! Shopping Sp...

This week is a little more practical than normal. I walk thru the Mass and explain what is going on and what to do at the different parts of the Mass. If you have never been to a Catholic Mass before, this would be a good place to learn what to expect and what to do! Shopping Spree by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC...

This week's episode is about Apostolic succession. What it is, why it matters and evidence for the fact that it is what Jesus intended for his Church! Shopping Spree by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

This week I discuss the rosary! What it is and is not, why we Catholics pray the rosary and what the goal of praying the rosary is. The rosary is not a "Catholics only" prayer tool but should be used by all christians and I think you'll see why after this episode! Shopping Spree by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY...

This week Angel and I discuss justification. We go over what we heard growing up and what the Catholic Church teaches vs what we were told it teaches. Shopping Spree by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

This episode we will talk about, what I think, are two major reasons why someone should convert from Protestantism to Catholicism. There are multiple reasons to become Catholic but I think these two are the biggest reasons why. Shopping Spree by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/l...

This week we will discuss how sure Catholics can be that they are saved. I go over how the view I believed growing up and the Catholic view are similar and different. Shopping Spree by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

This week we talk about patron saints. We will discuss what they are, why we have them and who my patron saint is! I go into how and why I picked my patron saint and how you can pick yours, if you're looking for one. Symposia Christi Website: https://symposiachristi.weebly.com/ Shopping Spree by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative...

This week we are going to go over what a sacrament is, what a sacramental is. We will will talk about how they are different, similar and  how they complement each other. They are both gifts given to us by Jesus himself and the Church and we should take part in both often! Shopping Spree by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Comm...

This week's episode is a little different from the others. We talk about Ash Wednesday, why we do the ashes, why fast and a few other things surrounding Lent. Lent is difficult but very well worth it. We are on a journey to become more like Christ and be more closely unified with the Father for his glory!  Shopping Spree by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic...

Growing up Protestant I would often hear that Catholics prayed to the saints and thought that meant they were elevating Mary and the saints to the same level as God. I thought they were committing necromancy which the Bible clearly says is wrong. When I started studying Catholicism I quickly learned the truth about what was happening. Praying to the saints is something ALL christians should be doi...

This week we talk about confession. I LOVE confession and I know that sounds a little bit crazy but when you properly whats going on in confession, it's a beautiful sacrament that God gives us thru the ministry of the Church. We go over what the Church says about confession and see how Jesus instituted this sacrament in scripture. Shopping Spree by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promo...

This week we are talking about idolatry. I believed when I was Protestant that Catholics worshiped statues and pictures and were a little bit superstitious when it came to wearing necklaces and things. We definitely are not idolaters and there is absolutely a place for statues, crucifixes and paintings of saints, angels, Mary and Jesus! Shopping Spree by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music...

This week were talking about Mary! Marian Dogmas were the hardest thing for me to understand/believe in but once I understood them and why they're so important, I was lead to an even deeper knowledge and love of God and Jesus. Shopping Spree by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/li...

This weeks episode is all about how God reveals himself to us not in scripture alone but in scripture, tradition and the magisterium. I used to believe strongly in scripture alone until I started asking a few simple questions. There is a lot that is misunderstood about how the three work together and what we believe about each but I try to clear up some of those misunderstandings I commonly heard...

This week we look into the Catholic understanding of salvation. Specifically we talk about justification and works. I was always taught that Catholics believed in a works based salvation plan and I can confidently say that is not the truth. Not even close and thank God for that because if our salvation was based on our works, we would be in some serious trouble! Shopping Spree by Purrple Cat | htt...

This week we talk about what the Eucharist is and is not. We will read a good bit of scripture and some from the Catechism as well.  Shopping Spree by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

This week I share how I went from a reformed, evangelical, Calvinist, Southern Baptist to a Catholic! Here is the link to the Catholic4Rednecks interview I did: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ALfPIqGOmPkP9T2spx0h8?si=vsMALq33TUisMNQk_uoLug Shopping Spree by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creati...

What is Purgatory and what does the Catholic church have to say about it? That's what we dig into a little bit this week! We will talk about what the church teaches about Purgatory and what I misunderstood Purgatory to be as a Protestant.  Shopping Spree by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativec...

This week I interview a VERY special guest, my wife, Angel! We talk a little bit about what it was like for me to convert and where she is as far as Catholicism goes. We also dive into super important things like our favorite ice cream. “Shopping Spree” Shopping Spree by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 htt...

This week we finish up the 5 "Solas" of the Protestant reformation. We will talk about how everything we believe as Catholics brings glory to God especially those things I thought when I was protestant never could.  “Shopping Spree” Shopping Spree by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons....

This week we talk about our hope in Christ alone. Christ is the only reason we have any hope of salvation. It is his life, death and resurrection that stand as the staple of all Christian beliefs!  “Shopping Spree” Shopping Spree by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa...