"Ed The Protestant" Episodes

Ed asks about the Crusades: did the Catholic Church really launch brutal wars of colonization, invading Muslim ancestral lands with hordes of Catholic knights to rape, pillage, and steal the Middle East? Greg explains that much of what people think they know comes from Hollywood and isn't exactly what happened. Considering Catholicism is ad-free because listeners like you make it possible. If this episode helped you, please support the show. Write me an email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com ...

Ed the Protestant asks about the Catholic Church's commitment to charity and the poor. Greg explains where that comes from and the related but very different concept of Catholic Social Justice. Considering Catholicism is ad-free because listeners like you make it possible. If this episode helped you, please support the show. Visit the website: https://www.consideringcatholicism.com/ ----more----Keywords: Catholic, Catholic Church, charity, social justice

Greg and Ed discuss the concept of happiness and the responsibility to cultivate happiness in one's life. Pursuing immediate gratification does not lead to genuine happiness, but rather, pursuing goodness, truth, and beauty can bring lasting joy. They also touch on the negative impact of consuming negative media and the importance of surrounding oneself with positivity. We all have a duty to pursue a more positive and joyful outlook in life. Considering Catholicism is ad-free because listeners ...

Greg and Ed have an honest talk about what stewardship means. Because our life is a gift, God expects us to try and become the best possible versions of ourselves that we can be. Considering Catholicism is ad-free because listeners like you make it possible. If this episode helped you, please support the show. z5QmkmDrRU6tnPsvEw6N

Greg and Ed talk about Halloween. Can Christians participate? Are its origins really in the Catholic Church incorporating pagan Celtic rituals? And has the Church adopted pagan rituals throughout history, including Easter celebrations? Considering Catholicism is ad-free because listeners like you make it possible. If this episode helped you, please support the show.

Greg and Ed discuss one of the most divisive issues between Catholics and evangelicals: infant vs. believer baptism. Considering Catholicism is ad-free because listeners like you make it possible. If this episode helped you, please support the show.

So you or your friends or family are looking for a new church. How do you pick one? Is it like standing in the cereal aisle at the grocery store, surveying the various colors, textures, shapes, and tastes, and finding one that suits you (or your "needs," whatever those are) best? Greg and Ed talk about the choices and how to navigate them. Considering Catholicism is ad-free because listeners like you make it possible. If this episode helped you, please support the show.

Ed the Protestant had breakfast with three of his friends, and they couldn't understand his attraction to Catholicism. From their perspective, it seems full of mystical rituals instead of being straightforward, simple, and rational. Ed tells Greg about his conversation, and they talk about how to respond to this charge that Catholicism seems...spooky. Considering Catholicism is ad-free because listeners like you make it possible. If this episode helped you, please support the show.