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“Should new converts evangelize?” This question opens a discussion on the role of new believers in sharing their faith, addressing whether they can represent their parish right away. Other topics include the antiquity of Miriam’s song in Exodus, the timeline of the Torah’s final form during King David’s reign, and the interpretation of light patterns as signs from God.

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Questions Covered:

03:45 – I’m a new convert. Can new converts evangelize on behalf of a parish or are they required to wait till they’re not as new to the faith?

12:41 – Is Miriam’s song of the sea in Exodus 15:21 more ancient than what Exodus claims?

35:03 – What evidence led you to conclude that the Torah, in its final form, was concluded in the time of the reign of King David?

48:09 – Can you take things like light refracting on a wall that looks like a religious symbol as a sign from God or can it just be dismissed as one’s imagination?

“Why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch him?” This question opens a discussion on the significance of Jesus’ words to Mary Magdalene, alongside other topics such as the biblical basis for the timing of baptism in relation to faith and advice for someone navigating family dynamics during a conversion.

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Questions Covered:

08:16 – Why did Jesus tell Mary Magdalene to not touch him but told Thomas to touch him?

17:15 – The book of Acts shows that baptism happened immediately after display of faith but the Church makes people wait. Where does this idea of making people wait come from? Is it biblical?

41:00 – What advice would you give to my girlfriend who wants to convert but doesn’t know how to talk to her family who will likely not approve?

“What’s the evidence for Mary’s Assumption and its importance?” This question opens a discussion on the early Church’s beliefs about Mary’s Assumption, highlighting its significance in Catholic theology. Additional topics include the necessity of Mary’s Assumption for her role as Queen of Heaven and the intriguing concept of fetal microchimerism related to her life.

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Questions Covered:

02:44 – What’s the Evidence for the Assumption of Mary in the early Church?

13:03 – Why did Mary have to be assumed into heaven in order to be Queen of Heaven? Why is it essential for us to believe it?

17:09 – Regarding the Assumption, can you elaborate more on fetal micro chimerism ( the mother obtaining the child’s DNA throughout her life)?

22:14 – If Mary’s Assumption was a historical event, then why is there no physical evidence for this?

29:20 – My 7-year-old daughter is claiming to see Mary to the point where she says things that are naturally outside of knowledge. We are converts. Is this something that’s common and what should we do?

38:18 – How can I accept Mary as the Queen of Heaven?

46:59 – I’m no longer Catholic and have studied the bible. Where is Mary’s burial cloth? Why is Mary appointed queen of heaven and placed on a pedestal? No where in the bible does it say to pray to Mary.

“What’s the difference between celibacy and chastity?” This question opens a discussion on the distinct yet related concepts of celibacy and chastity, followed by inquiries about the challenges priests face in maintaining celibacy, the implications of priestly blessings, and the reasons behind the current shortage of priests.

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Questions Covered:

01:00 – What’s the difference between celibacy and chastity?

12:38 – I’m Lutheran. Why doesn’t the sacramental priesthood always produce good and holy priests?

21:23 – How do priests deal with celibacy? What do they do to distract themselves?

28:40 – What does it mean when something has been blessed by a priest? What does that do? What changes?

35:01 – Why do you think there is such a shortage of priests?

47:38 – How possible is it for an ordained baptist minister to become a Catholic priest?

“Can modern biblical criticism be accepted?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of faith and interpretation, addressing concerns about how Catholics reconcile personal beliefs with Church teachings. Other topics include the significance of the Book of Enoch, the concept of Jesus having the odor of sanctity, and guidance for a teenager struggling with belief in God.

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Questions Covered:

03:32 – I sense that you didn’t answer Richard’s questions properly but instead framed it in a way where it was dismissed. I have the same questions, and it seems like dismissing scripture almost makes it seem as though it’s preaching a different gospel.

15:00 – I’m confused about the acceptance of modern biblical criticism. How much do Catholics have to believe personally and externally about the teachings of the Church?

28:50 – My friend who is Missouri Synod and asked me about the Bible of Enoch. I’ve never heard of this. What is it? What can I send her to read?

38:18 – Did Jesus have the odor of sanctity?

44:23 – My 16-year-old nephew is saying he doesn’t believe in God anymore. What advice do you have to help with showing God’s existence?

50:12 – Why was Mary able to marry Joseph but didn’t need to be open to life/ have relations with him for it to be considered valid?