Episodes

Greg and Ed the Protestant discuss why Catholicism holds the line on historic Christian doctrines of sex and personal moral accountability. This podcast is a nonprofit ministry. Please consider supporting its production: DONATE

On the first anniversary episode of this podcast, Greg explains to Ed why he asks listeners to consider Catholicism rather than C.S. Lewis-style "mere" or generic Christianity: because mere Christianity is inadequate for the challenges of the 21st century. This podcast is a nonprofit ministry. Please consider supporting its production: DONATE

Greg and Cory's discuss how Pope Benedict XVI taught us to read and respect the scriptures. The last of three conversations about Benedict's intellectual legacy and contributions to Catholicism. This podcast is a nonprofit ministry. Please consider supporting its production: DONATE

Greg and Cory discuss Pope Benedict XVI's warnings against the "Dictatorship of Relativism" that threatens to oppress the 21st century. This is the second of three conversations about the Benedict's intellectual legacy and contributions to Catholicism. This podcast is a nonprofit ministry. Please consider supporting its production: DONATE

Greg and Cory discuss the legacy of the recently-departed Pope Benedict XVI, focusing on his encouragement to "be not confused" by the false conflict between faith and reason, religion and science, or the various intellectual fads that sweep the Church. This is the first of three conversations about Benedict's intellectual contributions to Catholicism. This podcast is a nonprofit ministry. Please consider supporting its production: DONATE

When we die, do we go straight to heaven, or are we judged? And does it really matter, if "Love Wins" in the end? Greg and Ed talk about what historic Christianity and the Catholic Church teach about judgment after death. This podcast is a nonprofit ministry. Please consider supporting its production: DONATE

The Christian faith should prepare us for death. In fact, it should prepare us to face death without fear, and to die well. In fact, Catholicism has a long tradition of something called “The Good Death,” or “The Happy Death.” What is that, and how do we obtain it? This podcast is a nonprofit ministry. Please consider supporting its production: DONATE

Greg and Cory explore one of the biggest barriers in dialogue between Catholics and Protestants: Tradition vs. Primitivism. Support this ministry so more people can consider Catholicism! Website: https://www.consideringcatholicism.com/ Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com

Greg and Ed chat about American pop culture, comparing and contrasting it to the timeless nature of Catholic civilization. This podcast is a nonprofit ministry. Please consider supporting its production: DONATE

Fans of Catholic novels always mention the 1959 A Canticle for Leibowitz, by Walter Miller, as one of their favorites. In this episode of Book Club, Greg and Cory discuss this profound work of Catholic science fiction. This podcast is a nonprofit ministry. Please consider supporting its production: DONATE

This is the second of a two-part episode in which Greg, Cory, and Ed the Protestant discuss G.K. Chesterton's famous essay, "Why I Am A Catholic." You can listen to the first have of their conversation in Episode #75. And you can read the essay on the ConsideringCatholicism.com website.

Greg brought Ed the Protestant and Cory Lakatos together on the podcast for the first time to discuss G.K. Chesterton's famous essay, "Why I Am A Catholic." You can read the essay on the ConsideringCatholicism.com website. This is the first of a two-part conversation continued in Episode #75.

Part 2 of Greg, Ed, and Cory discussing why and how Christmas carols are no longer part of America's "Holiday Season."

Greg, Ed, and Cory ask why traditional Christmas carols are disappearing. Part 1 of a two-part conversation.

Greg's message on the Feast of the Nativity. Merry Christmas from One Whirling Adventure and the Considering Catholicism podcast!

After considering Catholicism for a year, Greg's Protestant friend Ed shares where he's at, whether he's ready to enter the Catholic Church, and asks, "How Catholic can I be without actually becoming Catholic?"

In this Church Chat with Ed, Ed asks Greg about whether and why Catholics have a "Sunday Obligation."

Join podcast host Greg Smith for a once-in-a-lifetime Lenten journey: a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, and to Turkey, the land of the New Testament churches. Learn more: www.pilgrimages.com/gregsmith/holyland/

When people stop believing in the Church's central doctrines, they don't believe in nothing: they pick and choose, like in a cafeteria line, and make themselves a plate of pleasing doctrines to suit their own personal tastes.

I told Ed the Protestant that I had a surprise and to meet me at the parish this afternoon. When he arrived, I had him walk through an exhibit displaying the Church's history of Eucharist miracles, then I sent him into the chapel for his first taste of Eucharistic Adoration. When he came out, I turned on the recorder and got his impressions.

Along with the decorations, every year the same myths get brought out about how the Catholic Church was corrupted by the ancient pagans, and invented its Christmas celebrations by borrowing pagan festivals. So, it's time for Greg and Cory to swat down this nonsense and tell the truth about why and how the Church celebrates the Feast of the Nativity on December 25.

Greg and Cory explore the differences between Lutheranism and Calvinism, and how the road to Rome differs depending on whether you begin in Germany or Geneva.

Greg has produced four short videos exploring the connections between the Eucharist and Christmas. You can find them on the ConsideringCatholicism.com website and social media. Ed the Protestant sat down with Greg to explore how the Nativity of Christ echoes down through the ages in Holy Communion.

On the last Sunday before the season of Advent begins, the Church celebrates the Feast of Christ the King. Greg and Cory talk about where this celebration came from, what it means, and how we can apply it in our lives.