Catholicism 101: Forever Learning and Living the Faith
Learning the Catholic Faith is a lifelong process. For many of us, it may have had a rocky start from a lack-luster classroom experience, being a disinterested student, or a lack of exposure to the teachings of the Faith. Catholicism 101 is here to fill in the gaps from your Religious Education experience as well as serve as an aid in your lifelong learning of the Faith. Not only will we talk about WHAT the Church teaches, but WHY she teaches it. Hopefully along the way we will find ourselves falling deeper into the heart of Christ as we learn more about His heart for us.
"Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope." 1 Peter 3:15
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Emily Gipson | Director of Catechetical Formation - St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church | Whitesville, KY
Episodes
21 episodes
E19: Assisted Reproductive Technology: The Reality of IVF
Why does the Church condemn IVF as immoral? What really happens as a result of IVF? So many people struggle with infertility and loss—why can't the Church just be happy that people want to have children?Tune into this month's ep...
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Episode 19
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53:55
E18: The Healing Power of the Holy Spirit (with Mike Nolan)
Do healing miracles still happen today? Who can receive the authority to heal? What if I’m in need of healing?Tune into this month’s episode of Catholicism 101, where Mike Nolan from Shadow on ...
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Episode 18
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50:32
E17: The Jubilee Year Indulgence | Pilgrims of Hope
What’s special about a Jubilee Year and why do I keep hearing about an indulgence? In this episode, we’ll learn what an indulgence actually is - hint: it’s not what you learned in school! We’ll also talk about the difference between pl...
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Episode 17
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35:32
E16: Redemptive Suffering & Christian Hope
Many of us have grown up being told to 'offer it up' when we encounter some sort of suffering or are complaining, but what does this really mean? How can we find comfort, Hope, and Peace in the midst of pain and trials?Tune into this mo...
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Episode 16
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34:37
E15: Making the Most of Advent & Christmas
What are the biggest themes of Advent and how can we best prepare for the coming of Christ? Why are the readings at Mass talking about the ‘end times’ as we anticipate the celebration of Christmas? When does the Christmas season actually
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Episode 15
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24:25
BONUS: God Wants to Marry Us (Theology of the Body)
"What are you looking for?" | "Come, and you will see."We're so excited to be introducing a series of BONUS EPISODES on The Theology of the Body!The Theology of the Body is the first major teaching of Pope St. Jo...
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32:04
E14: Forgiveness: Who is it Really For?
We've all given or received the advice of "forgive and forget," but what does the Catholic Church think about this notion? In fact, is it even truly possible?Join us for this month's episode of Catholicism 101 where we'l...
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Episode 14
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31:10
E13: The Reality of the Occult & Spiritual Warfare (with Johnny Sherfick)
Ouji Boards, Horoscopes, Crystals, Tarot Cards, Psychics, and Palm Reading: What does all of this have to do with Spiritual Warfare?Join Emily Gipson and Johnny Sherfick, Director of Youth Ministry, for a discussion about what the Cathol...
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Episode 13
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38:31
E12: The Heart of Catholic Morality (with Fr. Larry Hostetter)
Join Emily Gipson and Fr. Larry Hostetter, President of Brescia University, for a discussion about what really constitutes the heart of Catholic Morality.Is God a law-giving tyrant out to suppress our freedom and happiness, or i...
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Episode 12
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46:55
E11: The Catholic Reformation & The Council of Trent
What is the historical background for the Protestant Reformation? Was Martin Luther actually right about some things, and if so, how much?How did the Catholic Church respond to these problems?What is the Catholic Refor...
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Episode 11
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23:33
E10: The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist (Catholic or Protestant: What's the Difference?)
For Episodes 2-10 we'll be diving into the 9 key differences between Catholicism and Protestantism in a series called Catholic or Protestant: What's the Difference?In today's episode we'll be talking about how Jesus Christ is rea...
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Episode 10
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26:40
E9: The Pope (Catholic or Protestant: What's the Difference?)
For Episodes 2-10 we'll be diving into the 9 key differences between Catholicism and Protestantism in a series called Catholic or Protestant: What's the Difference?In today's episode we'll be talking about the Pope and why we hav...
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Episode 9
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17:37
E8: Purgatory (Catholic or Protestant: What's the Difference?)
For Episodes 2-10 we'll be diving into the 9 key differences between Catholicism and Protestantism in a series called Catholic or Protestant: What's the Difference?In today's episode we'll be talking about the necessity of Purgat...
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Episode 8
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21:33
E7: The Blessed Virgin Mary (Catholic or Protestant: What's the Difference?)
For Episodes 2-10 we'll be diving into the 9 key differences between Catholicism and Protestantism in a series called Catholic or Protestant: What's the Difference?In today’s episode we’ll be talking about the Blessed Virgin Mary—...
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Episode 7
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28:57
E6: The Saints (Catholic or Protestant: What's the Difference?)
For Episodes 2-10 we'll be diving into the 9 key differences between Catholicism and Protestantism in a series called Catholic or Protestant: What's the Difference?In today's episode we'll be talking about the Saints: intercessor...
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Episode 6
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16:29
E5: The Priesthood (Catholic or Protestant: What's the Difference?)
For Episodes 2-10 we'll be diving into the 9 key differences between Catholicism and Protestantism in a series called Catholic or Protestant: What's the Difference?In today's episode we'll be exploring the Catholic Priesthood and...
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Episode 5
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19:46
E4: The Sacraments (Catholic or Protestant: What's the Difference?)
For Episodes 2-10 we'll be diving into the 9 key differences between Catholicism and Protestantism in a series called Catholic or Protestant: What's the Difference?In today's episode we'll be taking a quick look at each of the 7 ...
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Episode 4
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21:35
E3: All Things Scripture (Catholic or Protestant: What's the Difference?)
For Episodes 2-10 we'll be diving into the 9 key differences between Catholicism and Protestantism in a series called Catholic or Protestant: What's the Difference?In today's episode we'll be taking a look at the Protestant belie...
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Episode 3
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17:21
E2: Justification and the Relationship Between Faith & Works (Catholic or Protestant: What's the Difference?)
For Episodes 2-10 we'll be diving into the 9 key differences between Catholicism and Protestantism in a series called Catholic or Protestant: What's the Difference?In today's episode we explore the Lutheran tradition's understand...
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Episode 2
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14:56
E1: The Domestic Church and Education of Children
o Catechism of the Catholic Church (2223) – “Parents have the first responsibility for the education of their children.”o Catechism of the Catholic Church (2226) – “Family catechesis precedes, ac...
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Episode 1
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11:19
Introduction to Catholicism 101: Forever Learning and Living the Faith
Learning the Catholic Faith is a lifelong process. For many of us, it may have had a rocky start from a lack-luster classroom experience, being a disinterested student, or a lack of exposure to the teachings of the Faith. Catholicism 101 ...
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