Mary Episodes

On January 1, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. For most American Protestants, especially evangelicals and Pentecostals, the idea that Mary could be called “the Mother of God” is jarring, even offensive. But as Greg explains, this ancient truth only reinforces the power of the Gospel. Considering Catholicism is ad-free because listeners like you make it possible. If this episode helped you, please support the show. Send me an email: consideringcatholicism@gma...

What was Mary doing in the manger? Obviously she gave birth to Jesus among the sheep, but why her? Why was she chosen? And did her role end once he was born and raised? As Greg explains, Mary's place in the manger, and the Church that would eventually come from it, was and is far more significant than we realize. Considering Catholicism is ad-free because listeners like you make it possible. If this episode helped you, please support the show. Send me an email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com...

This iconic motto is all over merchandise at the University of Notre Dame. Non-Notre Dame fans find it arrogant and annoying. But most don't realize that it's a double entendre, and that the real meaning, the deeper meaning, is perhaps a formula for how to live well, on the path to sainthood. 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----...

Ed asks Greg about appearances of the Virgin Mary, which seem pretty sketchy to Protestants. Greg explains Catholic doctrine, belief, and practice around "Marian Apparitions." Considering Catholicism is ad-free because listeners like you make it possible. If this episode helped you, please support the show.

Greg's message on the Feast of the Nativity. Merry Christmas from the Considering Catholicism podcast! Considering Catholicism is ad-free because listeners like you make it possible. If this episode helped you, please support the show.

Ed the Protestant has never held or owned a rosary, much less prayed it. So Greg teaches him how.

Ed is curious about the Rosary, and Greg explains where it came from, its purpose, and why Catholics pray it.

I had to overcome my Protestant fear of the Hail Mary, but once I did, I realized that it isn't really about Mary at all.

Ed was deeply moved by Greg's explanation of the significance of the Blessed Virgin Mary back in Episode #29, and wrote an article about how it impacted him. In this follow-up conversation, they explore what "To Jesus Through Mary" really means.

My Protestant friend Ed finally got around to asking me about the biggest problem that Protestants have with Catholicism: the Virgin Mary.