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Doctrine Episodes

July 17, 2023

Is Catholicism Anti-Science? (#128)

Many assert that Christianity, and Catholicism in particular, is opposed to science. Greg and Cory explain why that's not strictly true, but that some people misuse the word "Science" to describe something that is, by defini…
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July 10, 2023

Catholic vs. Protestant Views on Creation and Evolution (#127)

Greg and Cory wade into a thorny subject: Catholic vs. Protestant views of the creation of the world and mankind, evolution and whether the early chapters of Genesis are to be understood literally. As they illustrate, nothin…
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May 29, 2023

”Binding and Loosing?” (#124)

On a cold April day, Greg and Ed the Protestant sit in the piney woods and talk about the Catholic Church's authority, and what it means to "bind and loose." Support the podcast: https://givebutter.com/BaUAnz We are a very s…
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May 11, 2023

Seven Deadly Sins: Lust (#121)

Greg and Ed the Protestant conclude their exploration of the Seven Deadly Sins by discussing Lust and Chastity.
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May 8, 2023

Seven Deadly Sins: Gluttony (#120)

Greg and Ed the Protestant explore what glutton isn't, what it is, and the antidote of temperance.
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May 4, 2023

Seven Deadly Sins: Sloth (#119)

Greg and Ed the Protestant continue their exploration of the Seven Deadly Sins by tackling Sloth, which is far more subtle and dangerous than mere laziness. It is the "noontime demon."
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May 1, 2023

Seven Deadly Sins: Greed (#118)

Greg and Ed the Protestant discuss greed, how deceptive it can be, and what generosity means.
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April 27, 2023

Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath (#117)

Greg and Ed the Protestant continue their exploration of the Seven Deadly Sins, this time discussing wrath, how it differs from anger, how it takes control of a life, and how the corresponding virtue of meekness does not mea…
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April 24, 2023

Seven Deadly Sins: Envy (#116)

Greg and Ed the Protestant continue their discussion of the Seven Deadly Sins. In this episode, they look at envy, how it differs from jealousy, and how it is second only to pride as a rejection of God.
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April 20, 2023

The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride (#115)

Greg and Ed the Protestant explore the first of the seven deadly sins, pride. It comes first because it is the capital sin, the source from which the other six flow. Then they discuss the antidote that Catholicism prescribes…
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April 17, 2023

The Seven Deadly Sins: Introduction (#114)

Greg and Ed the Protestant begin a series of episodes exploring the classic Catholic list of the Seven Deadly Sins. In this introduction, they discuss what "deadly sins" are, why they are called that, where the list came fro…
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April 10, 2023

Easter and ”Brother Sun, Sister Moon” (#112)

One of the monumental works of Catholic poetry is St. Francis of Assisi's "Canticle of the Creatures" (the "Brother Sun, Sister Moon" poem). Greg and Cory reflect on what this poem really means in light of the Resurrection.
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March 30, 2023

Does the Virgin Mary Really Appear to People? (#107)

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." This podcast is a nonprofit ministry. Please con…
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March 21, 2023

The “H-Word” (#109)

In the final installment of their conversation about faith, belief, and doctrine, Greg and Cory tackle the H-Word: heresy. What is it? Is it mean or unfair to call someone a heretic? When do our beliefs cross some line and b…
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March 20, 2023

How Far Can the Faith be Bent? (#108)

Step by step, our cultural influencers keep moving the boundary markers of the faith. They say they aren’t changing Christianity, just enlarging or adapting it to the modern world. But at what point does it simply become a d…
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