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In this last episode (for now) of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about how the mission has been fulfilled and it is time to retire the podcast. Eric parts ways with final thoughts and advice for his listeners. Enjoy! (August 10, 2021)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelists Pat Flynn and Eric Robinson have teamed up on 72 episodes. Join them as they reflect on some of their favorite episodes and grill one another with tough questions one last time. (August 6, 2021)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson introduces Katie, his beloved bride to be. In this episode you get to hear some of her faith journey and the story of how they first met. (August 3, 2021)
The last episode (for now) of Polycarp's Paradigm! The mission has been fulfilled and it is time to retire the podcast. In this episode Eric parts ways with final thoughts and advice for his listeners. Enjoy!
Pat Flynn and Eric Robinson have teamed up on 72 episodes. Join them as they reflect on some of their favorite episodes and grill one another with tough questions one last time.
Katie is my beloved bride to be. It is time to introduce her to you all. In this episode you get to hear some of her faith journey and the story of how we first met. Enjoy!
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelists Eric Robinson and Pat Flynn, having finished their commentary on all 21 chapters of the Gospel of John, find it is time to summarize the key themes: Jesus is God, Mary's Role as Intercessor and Mother, and the sacramental life of the Church (Baptism & Eucharist), among other themes. (July 30, 2021)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks with Arland Nichols, the Founder and President of the St. John Paul II Foundation. "Together in Holiness" is one of their initiatives that provides marriage enrichment to couples. Arland not only speaks to this program, but being a husband and a father of nine children, he gives Eric some great marriage and parenting advice in this episode. https://forlifeandfamily.org/ (July 27, 2021)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelists Eric Robinson and Pat Flynn talk about the Gospel of John 21, where Jesus restores Peter to shepherd His Church as the Gospel of John concludes. (July 23, 2021)
Dr. Michael Dauphinais, Professor and Chair of Theology at Ave Maria University, helps unpack biblical answers to ten pressing questions about Catholicism. He co-authored a book with Dr. Matthew Levering, "The Wisdom of the Word." Check it out at https://www.wordonfire.org/wisdom/.
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks with Dr. Michael Dauphinais, Professor and Chair of Theology at Ave Maria University, who helps unpack biblical answers to ten pressing questions about Catholicism. He co-authored a book with Dr. Matthew Levering, "The Wisdom of the Word." Check it out at https://www.wordonfire.org/wisdom/. (July 20, 2021)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelists Eric Robinson and Pat Flynn talk about John 20: Christ is risen! (July 16, 2021)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about Salvation as a process. The sacraments and our cooperation with the grace God gives us through them is integral to our salvation. In this episode, we will explore some of the rich Scriptures in the New Testament that underscore Catholic teaching. (July 13, 2021)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelists Eric Robinson and Pat Flynn talk about how Jesus carries his cross, gives us his Mother, and dies for our sins as the Lamb of God. (July 9, 2021)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson Jesus speaks about the Church, her sacramental life, and the necessity of following his commands. In this episode, we explore different Bible verses from the Gospels that every Catholic should know when in dialogue with others. (July 6, 2021)
Salvation is a process. The sacraments and our cooperation with the grace God gives us through them is integral to our salvation. In this episode, we will explore some of the rich Scriptures in the New Testament that underscore Catholic teaching.
Jesus carries his cross, gives us his Mother, and dies for our sins as the Lamb of God.
Jesus speaks about the Church, her sacramental life, and the necessity of following his commands. In this episode we explore different Bible verses from the Gospels that every Catholic should know when in dialogue with others.
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelists Pat Flynn and Eric Robinson talk about the suffering of Christ that begins in this chapter with the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus is struck by soldiers, denied by Peter, and condemned as a heretic. (July 2, 2021)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about specific Bible verses he believes every Catholic should know when speaking with non-Catholics. Going over these verses allows us to see the Scriptural roots of our faith. We begin in this episode with the Old Testament. (June 29, 2021)
If you only believe in that which you can see, taste, touch, smell, or test under a microscope, then how do you begin to grapple with invisible realities like concepts, math, abstractions, etc. If these dimensions are real, then what is their cause? There must be a Prime Thinker, namely God. (June 25, 2021)
Ought all Christians to become Catholic? Most Christians think of Christian unity as a good thing, but oftentimes due to having a differing view of the nature of the Church, they have conflicting views as to what unity looks like. In this episode we explore my essay from "Essays in the Deep" on the necessity for all Christians to be visibly unified in the Catholic Church. (June 22, 2021)
On the eve of Christ’s Passion, Jesus prayed to the Heavenly Father for his disciples, “that they may all be one… so that the world may believe that you have sent me”(Jn 17:21 RSV-2CE). What kind of unity is Jesus praying for and why? Is this unity only an invisible bond between believers, or is it something more, something both invisible and visible? (June 18, 2021)
This is my favorite essay from my new book, "Essays in the Deep," which can be found on Amazon.com. In it we discover what true reform is and why the Protestant Reformation was really a revolt against the Church Christ established, the Catholic Church. (June 15, 2021)
Jesus consoles his disciples by reassuring them that it is better for him to leave so the Spirit can come to them who will guide them into all truth. Often, we think of this individually, rather than collectively for the Church. Pat and I unpack this passage and much more in John 16. (June 17, 2021)
This is my favorite essay from my new book, "Essays in the Deep," which can be found on Amazon.com. In it we discover what true reform is and why the Protestant Reformation was really a revolt against the Church Christ established, the Catholic Church.
Jesus consoles his disciples by reassuring them that it is better for him to leave so the Spirit can come to them who will guide them into all truth. Oftentimes we think of this individually, rather than collectively for the Church. Pat and I unpack this passage and much more in John 16.
Christ is clearly portrayed as divine in the latest written Gospel, the Gospel of John, but what about the earlier Gospels? Did the early Christians just have hallucinations of a bodily resurrection and then make the man Jesus into a divine being? Or did the resurrection actually happen and Christ was shown to be divine from the beginning?
Eric's new book: "Essays in the Deep"
We must abide in Christ as a branch remains on the vine, or else we will not bear fruit and be cut off. How do we abide in Christ?
We must abide in Christ as a branch remains on the vine, or else we will not bear fruit and be cut off. How do we abide in Christ?
Christ is clearly portrayed as divine in the latest written Gospel, the Gospel of John, but what about the earlier Gospels? Did the early Christians just have hallucinations of a bodily resurrection and then make the man Jesus into a divine being? Or did the resurrection actually happen and Christ was shown to be divine from the beginning? Check out Eric's new book: "Essays in the Deep" on Amazon.
Currently, there is a movement going on in the Catholic Church regarding authentic renewal of the liturgy. Adam Bartlett, founder of Source & Summit, shares with Eric and Pat his personal journey with the liturgy and explains what this authentic liturgical renewal looks like, the role of music in the liturgy, and why it is essential for the new evangelization.
The liturgy is the source and summit of the Christian life. In the liturgy we get to participate in the heavenly liturgy, give perfect worship to God through the prayer and action of Jesus Christ, and even receive his Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. God transforms us further and further into the likeness of Christ in the liturgy.
http://www.sourceandsummit.com
Protestants sometimes accuse Catholics of worshipping Mary, but perhaps the problem is that there is a misunderstanding of what true worship really is. Worship involves sacrifice, the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross made present to us in the Eucharist. So, perhaps the problem is not that Catholics worship Mary, because they don't, but that Protestants do not worship God is the fullest sense of that word since they lack the sacrifice of the Mass. (May 28, 2021)
Currently, there is a movement going on in the Catholic Church regarding authentic renewal of the liturgy. Adam Bartlett, founder of Source & Summit, shares with Eric and Pat his personal journey with the liturgy and explains what this authentic liturgical renewal looks like, the role of music in the liturgy, and why it is essential for the new evangelization.
The liturgy is the source and summit of the Christian life. In the liturgy we get to participate in the heavenly liturgy, give perfect worship to God through the prayer and action of Jesus Christ, and even receive his Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. God transforms us further and further into the likeness of Christ in the liturgy.
http://www.sourceandsummit.com
Protestants sometimes accuse Catholics of worshipping Mary, but perhaps the problem is that there is a misunderstanding of what true worship really is. Worship involves sacrifice, the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross made present to us in the Eucharist. So, perhaps the problem is not that Catholics worship Mary, because they don't, but that Protestants do not worship God is the fullest sense of that word since they lack the sacrifice of the Mass.
Jared grew up Baptist, did a stint in Eastern Orthodoxy, then became Catholic. This is his story.
In John 14 we hear Jesus say, "I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one comes to the Father, but by me." What does this mean? Is Jesus being exclusive? Jesus then promises the gift of the Holy Spirit while commanding us to love as he loves. The Holy Trinity will come and make a home in our hearts.
In John 14 we hear Jesus say, "I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one comes to the Father, but by me." What does this mean? Is Jesus being exclusive? Jesus then promises the gift of the Holy Spirit while commanding us to love as he loves. The Holy Trinity will come and make a home in our hearts.
What is the root problem of contraception? How has contraception led to the great evil of abortion? What is the undercurrent of the transgender movement? These are some of the questions I explore in this episode through my new book, "Essays in the Deep."
Jesus washes our feet; Satan enters Judas; John has his head on the heart of Jesus; and Peter is prophesied to deny his Lord. John 13... here we go!
There are no contradictions between faith, philosophy, and science. A false dichotomy, a false war between faith and reason, has been raging through the modern era. Yet, the classical thinkers never saw this dichotomy since God is the source of all truth. There is a beautiful unity between theology, philosophy, and natural science.
Check out Eric's new book: "Essays in the Deep: Faith & Reason, Meaning & Morality, Protestantism & Catholic Thought"
Mary was my biggest stumbling block in coming into full communion with the Catholic Church. Now I have a deep devotion to the Blessed Mother. How did this transformation happen? That's what Pat and I explore in this episode.
My new book is now available on Amazon! It is called "Essays in the Deep: Faith & Reason, Meaning & Morality, Protestantism & Catholic Thought." Lots of fun topics worth exploring!
https://www.amazon.com/Essays-Deep-Morality-Protestantism-Catholic/dp/B0939XCPLS/
Judas condemns Mary for anointing the feet of Jesus with expensive ointment. Jesus rebukes Judas and sets the tone for his upcoming death and Resurrection. Jesus says that all men will be drawn to him when he is lifted high on the cross and tells us we must follow him to the cross.
St. Joseph is the Glory of Domestic Life and Model of Workmen. On May 1st, the Church throughout the world celebrates the memorial of St. Joseph, the Worker. Let us reflect on Christ redeeming work through his work with St. Joseph.
My work: https://www.sourceandsummit.com/
My book coming out: "Essays in the Deep"
John 11 displays the dramatic truth that Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life. God's Divine Providence is mysterious in that sometimes things seem rough in the short-term, but in the long-term everything redounds to the glory of God and the good of man. In the meantime, Jesus weeps with us, suffers with us, and does not abandon us.
Jesus washes our feet; Satan enters Judas; John has his head on the heart of Jesus; and Peter is prophesied to deny his Lord. John 13... here we go!
There are no contradictions between faith, philosophy, and science. A false dichotomy, a false war between faith and reason, has been raging through the modern era. Yet, the classical thinkers never saw this dichotomy since God is the source of all truth. There is a beautiful unity between theology, philosophy, and natural science.
Check out Eric's new book: "Essays in the Deep: Faith & Reason, Meaning & Morality, Protestantism & Catholic Thought"
Mary was my biggest stumbling block in coming into full communion with the Catholic Church. Now I have a deep devotion to the Blessed Mother. How did this transformation happen? That's what Pat and I explore in this episode.
My new book is now available on Amazon! It is called "Essays in the Deep: Faith & Reason, Meaning & Morality, Protestantism & Catholic Thought." Lots of fun topics worth exploring!
https://www.amazon.com/Essays-Deep-Morality-Protestantism-Catholic/dp/B0939XCPLS/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=essays+in+the+deep&qid=1619705579&sr=8-1
Judas condemns Mary for anointing the feet of Jesus with expensive ointment. Jesus rebukes Judas and sets the tone for his upcoming death and Resurrection. Jesus says that all men will be drawn to him when he is lifted high on the cross and tells us we must follow him to the cross.
St. Joseph is the Glory of Domestic Life and Model of Workmen. On May 1st, the Church throughout the world celebrates the memorial of St. Joseph, the Worker. Let us reflect on Christ redeeming work through his work with St. Joseph.
My work: https://www.sourceandsummit.com/
My book coming out: "Essays in the Deep"
John 11 displays the dramatic truth that Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life. God's Divine Providence is mysterious in that sometimes things seem rough in the short-term, but in the long-term everything redounds to the glory of God and the good of man. In the meantime, Jesus weeps with us, suffers with us, and does not abandon us.
Reflecting on the seven joys and sorrows of St. Joseph is a profound devotion. Today, I go over a reflection with each sorrow and joy and we meditate together.
Round two of Divine Simplicity uncovers more depths into the nature of God and an inescapably metaphysics for all who want to plumb the depths of reality.
God is merciful and just. How do these seemingly contradictory attributes of God work together? In this episode I explore the connection between God's mercy and justice and try to show how they are both rooted in God's love.
God is simple. There is no potency in God. He is pure act. His essence is his existence. What does all this mean?
Jesus gave the chaplet (prayer method) of Divine Mercy to St. Faustina in the 1930's and told her to spread this devotion to the ends of the earth. Jesus promised special graces to those who would pray the chaplet as a novena (9-day prayer) from Good Friday to Divine Mercy Sunday (Sunday after Easter Sunday). In this episode I will teach you about this novena and chaplet and pray the chaplet with you.
John 10 sheds light on the identity of Christ as the Good Shepherd, the Son of God, and the only door through which men can be saved.
Fr. Nicholas Cachia from Malta recently released a devotional book, "33 Days with St. Joseph," and in this great year of St. Joseph Fr. Nick unpacks for us the beauty and simplicity of the interior life of St. Joseph. https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/33days/
Jesus heals a blind man. The blind man is put on trial. By the end of it, the blind man realizes Jesus is not a mere man, nor a prophet, but the promised Messiah: God in the flesh.
Trent Horn, Staff Apologist from Catholic Answers, joins the show to share his conversion story. He also gives advice on marriage and answers some tough questions I had for him.
Trent's website: https://www.trenthorn.com/
Counsel of Trent podcast: http://www.trenthorn.com/podcast/
St. Joseph, the earthly virginal father of Jesus, is a shadow of the Heavenly Father. He was appointed by the Heavenly Father to form the human development of Christ. Pope Francis' apostolic letter, Patris Corde, dives deep into the life of St. Joseph and his resplendent fatherhood.
http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/papa-francesco-lettera-ap_20201208_patris-corde.html
Love is in the air. Eric is engaged to Katie and shares how it happened. Pat shares his story of marrying Christine and imparts some wisdom. Pat and Eric reflect on St. Joseph as a model of a husband and father.
A woman caught in adultery. Jesus calling the Pharisees sons of the devil and saying he existed before the ancient patriarch Abraham. What is true mercy? True freedom? John 8 is full of fascinating stories, dialogue, and concepts.
Steve Ray, author of "Crossing the Tiber," grew up Baptist and never thought he would become Catholic, let alone dedicate his life to spreading the Catholic Faith. He shares his journey with me on this episode.
Lie, deny, distract. The political and media complex of the Left has an effective strategy in getting the masses be convinced of a certain claim that months later will be shown to be erroneous. Unfortunately, when the truth comes out, the damage has been done and nobody seems to care. Being aware of this strategy will help us discern when future claims are made. Covington - https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/the-curious-case-of-covington-high-or-why-you-should-never-trust-the-media-again/ Hydroxychloroquine - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7534595/ Covid Lockdowns - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/eci.13484 Also: https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/lockdowns-are-not-the-solution-and-gyms-are-not-the-problems/ Gay Gene - https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-02585-6 Transgender surgery - https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp.2020.1778correction
There are around 450 English Bible translations, a few of which have been approved by the Catholic Church for the Catholic Faithful. The ESV Catholic Edition is the newest approved edition now available. The story behind this version and the history of Bible translation in general is quite fascinating. Dr. Mark Giszczak, Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture from the Augustine Institute, help us unpack this tale. Bible: https://www.catholicbible.org/ Dr. G website: https://catholicbiblestudent.com/
In John 7, we discover why the world hates Jesus, what judging others is all about, and the evil of religious hypocrisy.
Today, February 23, is the feast of St. Polycarp. He was a huge influence on the Church and a big influence on my conversion to Catholicism. Hear more about this inspiring martyr and Bishop of the Church.
The famous "Bread of Life" discourse of John 6 is perhaps the most explicit teaching of Jesus about the Eucharist. To understand the Eucharist, we must understand the radical claims Jesus makes about himself; namely, that he is God in the flesh.
In John 7, we discover why the world hates Jesus, what judging others is all about, and the evil of religious hypocrisy.
Today, February 23, is the feast of St. Polycarp. He was a huge influence on the Church and a big influence on my conversion to Catholicism. Hear more about this inspiring martyr and Bishop of the Church.
The famous "Bread of Life" discourse of John 6 is perhaps the most explicit teaching of Jesus about the Eucharist. To understand the Eucharist, we must understand the radical claims Jesus makes about himself; namely, that he is God in the flesh.
Redemptive Suffering and Divinization are two keys of the Gospel that make us fearless and hopeful. When your goal is intimacy with God through Jesus Christ you have nothing to fear! Your suffering and death can be offered up in union with Christ as a means of intimacy with God and for the salvation of the world. When you realize that God's ultimate plan for you is to share in his innermost life of Love, then you have immense hope to endure all things for the prize of Heaven. (February 16, 2021)
Politics and Religion, the two topics most people avoid, are talked about at length by Pat and Eric. In light of the current culture wars, these topics are as relevant as ever. (February 12, 2021)
Eucharistic Poetry is Euchoetry and euchoetry.com is a website for you all to see and share your own poems written in the presence of God. Today's featured poems on this episode: "I love you Jesus," "Simple Beauty, "Sublime Reality," "Our Father," and "Still My Anxious Heart." (February 9, 2021)
Among many blind, sick, and lame people, Jesus heals one man who had been ill for 38 years on the Sabbath. This triggers an inquisition from the Pharisees on what authority Jesus has to heal on the Sabbath. Jesus simply does what he sees his Father doing. Let's unpack John 5 together! (February 5, 2021)
Euchoetry is Eucharistic Poetry. Subscribe to get the latest poems and/or submit your own poem written in the presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist at https://euchoetry.com/. Here are the featured poems today: "Devil's Bane," "With and Without You," "Joy in God's Marvelous Work," and "Be that Eucharistic Presence." (February 2, 2021)
Pat and Eric uncover layers of meaning in the story of the woman at the well and talk about the importance of spiritual fatherhood in reflecting upon John chapter 4. (January 29, 2021)
Eucharistic Poetry = Euchoetry. Continuing my series from https://euchoetry.com/ I share four more poems I wrote: "Wasting Time," "Eucharist So Sweet," "Tortured Love Divine," and "Open Their Eyes." (January 26, 2021)
Our series on the Gospel of John continues with Pat and Eric discussing chapter 3. We cover Baptism, believing in Christ, obeying Christ, and why our current culture hates the Light. (January 22, 2021)
Thus we begin our series on Euchoetry (Eucharistic Poetry - Poems in the Presence of God). Two weeks ago I announced the launch of euchoetry.com and shared a few of my poems with you. Today I will share more poems to launch a series about Euchoetry. If you would like to see the poems, I will eventually release them on the website: euchoetry.com Today's featured poems: "Bread of Angels," "Hidden yet Here," "God, Who Now Appears," and "Powerful Fragility." (January 19, 2021)
The Gospel of John is rich with meaning. Pat and Eric go deep in uncovering some of the hidden gems chapter by chapter of the Gospel of John. May the Spirit enlighten us all to know God and Jesus Christ whom he has sent. In chapter 2 we uncover Mary's role as an intercessor at the wedding feast at Cana and Jesus performs his first sign turning water into wine. Then he cleanses the temple with dramatic and prophetic intention. (January 15, 2021)
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" (John 1:1). I'm launching a brand new series on the Gospel of John with Pat Flynn, but we each recorded the first chapter separately. Stay tuned for future episodes of PolyPat where we will go chapter by chapter through the Gospel and give our reflections. (January 12, 2021)
The Gospel of John is rich with meaning. Pat and Eric go deep in uncovering some of the hidden gems chapter by chapter of the Gospel of John. May the Spirit enlighten us all to know God and Jesus Christ whom he has sent.
In chapter 2 we uncover Mary's role as an intercessor at the wedding feast at Cana and Jesus performs his first sign turning water into wine. Then he cleanses the temple with dramatic and prophetic intention.
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" (John 1:1).
I'm launching a brand new series on the Gospel of John with Pat Flynn, but we each recorded the first chapter separately. Stay tuned for future episodes of PolyPat where we will go chapter by chapter through the Gospel and give our reflections.
Pat and Eric have consecrated themselves to St. Joseph. In this episode we talk about that experience and give highlights from Fr. Don Calloway's book, "Consecration to St. Joseph." Link to book: https://www.consecrationtostjoseph.org/ (January 8, 2021)
Euchoetry.com is officially launched! What is Euchoetry? Euchoetry is an invitation to encounter God, a movement of beauty, and a new form of writing. Euchoetry is derived from two words: Eucharist and poetry. The Eucharist is Jesus Christ himself under the appearance of bread and wine. It is the very Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ. Because the Eucharist is Jesus and Jesus is God, all people are invited to worship and adore Christ in the Eucharist. Being in the presence of the Creator often unleashes our own creativity. Thus, we invite you to spend time in the presence of Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration at a Catholic Church near you. Simply be with him. Poetry is a creative form of writing that allows the transcendent to break into our reality. If our Lord inspires you to write a poem in his presence, then this is a place where you can share that beautiful exchange of love with the world. Poems in the presence of God. This is Euchoetry.
https://euchoetry.com/ (January 5, 2021)
2020 was a weird year to say the least. Much suffering has occurred globally with the pandemic, lockdowns, and political upheaval. Pat and Eric process 2020 and then look forward to 2021. Will 2021 be better or worse? (January 1, 2021)
Polycarp's Paradigm had a good year despite the craziness of 2020. More downloads, more guests, more glory! In this episode, I summarize the different podcasts and series I've done just in case you didn't listen to all of them. This will whet your appetite to go back and listen to some episodes you may have skipped! (December 29, 2020)
What is the Church? This is a fundamental question that must be answered, not in vague terms, but in clear historical and theological terms so that real Christian unity can be sought after.
Eric's new book on Amazon: "Visible Unity: A Calling of Christ for the Church"
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NVGHGJ5/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=8-1
As we close out our conversation about visible unity, here are some more saints who inspire us to foster unity in our time.
The seven saints included in this episode are:
St Silas (1st century), St. Ignatius of Antioch (AD 107), St. Justin de Jacobis (1860), St. Cyprian of Carthage (258), St. Leo II (683), St. Gregory Barbarigo (1697), Blessed Liduina Meneguzzi (1941). (December 22, 2020)
Conspiracy theories abound in 2020 as this strange year makes for fertile ground for these theories to blossom. As Christians, what are we to make of all of these conspiracies? Bill Vanderbush, a Protestant preacher, helps us rise above these theories and focus our attention on the kingdom of God. Bill's website: https://billvanderbush.com/ (December 18, 2020)
Do different denominations all preach the same Gospel? Not really. Visible disunity gravely damages the Christian witness throughout the world both because of mixed messaging and deprivations in sacramental grace. Nothing less is at stake in this conversation about visible unity than the salvation of mankind. It is time for all people to come into full communion with the Catholic Church!
Book on Amazon: "Visible Unity: A Calling of Christ for the Church" Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/Visible-Unity-Calling-Christ-Church-ebook/dp/B08MBD4D6W/ (December 15, 2020)
We've all heard of "the problem of evil" posed as an objection to God's existence, but Pat and Eric uncover how the obvious presence of evil and suffering points to God's existence and the solution found in the Gospel of Christ crucified and risen. (December 11, 2020)
A mystical union has formed between Christ and the Church. To honor one is to honor the other, to dishonor one is to dishonor the other. To separate Christ from the Church is to divorce Bridegroom from Bride, it means decapitating the Body of Christ. The theological ramifications of visible disunity are immensely weighty.
Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/Visible-Unity-Calling-Christ-Church-ebook/dp/B08MBD4D6W/ (December 8, 2020)
Dr. Matthew Ramage, associate professor of Theology at Benedictine College and adjunct professor of Sacred Scripture at Holy Apostles College and Seminary, joins Pat and Eric to discuss Christian Unity (ecumenism). We talk about the similarities and differences between the Orthodox Church, Protestant communities, and other religions in relation to the Catholic Church. What is the true goal of ecumenism? What is false ecumenism? How can we live more ecumenical lives without falling into a false relativity of the truth? Dr. Ramage website: http://www.truthincharity.com/ (December 4, 2020)
What is the Church? How do we know that the Catholic Church is the Church Jesus started and sustains? Drawing from the Old and New Testament and going beyond the Bible to the early disciples of the Faith, I demonstrate the answers to these fundamental questions.
Eric's new book "Visible Unity: A Calling of Christ for the Church":
https://www.amazon.com/Visible-Unity-Calling-Christ-Church-ebook/dp/B08MBD4D6W/ (December 1, 2020)
Join Pat and Eric from Nov 25 - Dec 27 as we prepare to consecrate ourselves to St. Joseph on the feast of the Holy Family, Dec 27, 2020! What does it mean to consecrate oneself? What does it mean to be devoted to St. Joseph? Why are we doing this and why are we encouraging everyone to do it? Find out on this episode.
Fr. Don Calloway's book, "Consecration to St. Joseph." Link: https://www.consecrationtostjoseph.org/
Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Consecration-St-Joseph-Wonders-Spiritual/dp/1596144319/ (November 27, 2020)
Join Pat and Eric from Nov 25 - Dec 27 as we prepare to consecrate ourselves to St. Joseph on the feast of the Holy Family, Dec 27, 2020! What does it mean to consecrate oneself? What does it mean to be devoted to St. Joseph? Why are we doing this and why are we encouraging everyone to do it? Find out on this episode.
Fr. Don Calloway's book, "Consecration to St. Joseph." Link: https://www.consecrationtostjoseph.org/ Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Consecration-St-Joseph-Wonders-Spiritual/dp/1596144319/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NY4BC4EJDL7U&dchild=1&keywords=consecration+to+st+joseph&sprefix=consecration+to+st+%2Caps%2C431&sr=8-1
My new book, "Visible Unity: A Calling of Christ for the Church," is now available on Amazon! Today I go over why this topic is so important to me and why it undergirds my mission to draw all people into full communion with the Catholic Church.
Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/Visible-Unity-Calling-Christ-Church-ebook/dp/B08MBD4D6W/ (November 24, 2020)
My new book, "Visible Unity: A Calling of Christ for the Church," is now available on Amazon! Today I go over why this topic is so important to me and why it undergirds my mission to draw all people into full communion with the Catholic Church.
Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/Visible-Unity-Calling-Christ-Church-ebook/dp/B08MBD4D6W/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1S1LMSWOKSIEI&dchild=1&keywords=visible+unity+a+calling+of+christ+for+the+church&sprefix=visible+unity%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson invites K. Albert Little from "The Cordial Catholic" Podcast to interview him about his book, "Thoughts of a Sacramental Mind." Together they discuss the seven sacraments and why a sacramental worldview is so necessary and so different from their evangelical background. Link to The Cordial Catholic: http://podcast.thecordialcatholic.com/ (November 20, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson provides the third installment of our series on saints who promoted Christian unity: St. Antony Kauleas (901), St. Hilda of Whitby (680), St. Leo I (461), Blessed Charles de Foucauld (1916), St. Catherine of Siena (1380), St. Leopold Bogdan Mandic (1942).
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelists Eric Robinson and Pat Flynn grill each other yet again. Here are the 6 questions discussed: 1) Why do arguments for God's existence matter? 2) What is divine simplicity and why does it matter? 3) What are your thoughts about intelligent design arguments? 4) What are some near-death experiences that you have heard of? 5) What is Church unity and why does it matter? 6) What are your current thoughts about predestination? (November 13, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson provides a second round of stories about saints who promoted Christian unity: Sts. Cyril & Methodius (855), St. Vincent Ferrer (1419), St. Bernardine of Siena (1444), St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1942), Blessed Anton Martin Slomsek (1862), St. Nicholas of Tolentino (1305). (November 10, 2020)
In our hedonistic society wherein pleasure is put forth as the ultimate goal, our sexual ethics have been totally obscured. In this episode we talk about the philosophical underpinnings of morality in general and of sexuality in particular. We cover sodomy, contraception, true sexual freedom, and a whole host of issues regarding sex. (November 6, 2020)
To honor the saints who have gone before us and in preparation for my new book coming out on "visible unity," I am doing a short series on the stories of saints who promoted Christian unity. May we all be inspired to draw all people into full communion with the Catholic Church!
Saints covered in this first episode are: St. Josaphat (1623), Blessed Maria Gabriella Sagheddu (1939), Blessed Nazju Falzon (1865), Saint Elisabeth Hesselblad (1957), St. Peter Canisius (1597). (November 3, 2020)
The Catholic Church is adamantly pro-life and clearly states that we cannot vote for laws that promote abortion. Does this mean Catholics cannot vote for a pro-choice candidate? Can a Catholic vote for a Democrat? These are some of the questions Pat and Eric tackle in this episode. (October 30, 2020)
The last set of mysteries of the Rosary are the Glorious Mysteries. The meditations get very fun and creative toward the end and always catch me up into the heavens. Please join me in praying and meditating upon the Glorious Mysteries.
Glorious Mysteries: Resurrection of Jesus, Ascension of Christ, Descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (body and soul), Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth.
Recently, Dr. Jerry Walls was on Cameron Bertuzzi's YouTube channel, Capturing Christianity, and presented, in his opinion, the strongest argument against Catholicism. Pat and Eric team up with Gary Michuta, from Hands on Apologetics, to tackle this objection having to do with the early papacy and what modern Catholic scholars have to say about it.
Link to Cameron and Walls video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgtyTtGlGrQ&t=2341s
Link to Trent Horn's rebuttal video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H63R6lzz1mM&t=94s
Links to Gary's work: http://www.handsonapologetics.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO-lc_oipf900w6792AiywA
On Tuesdays and Fridays we meditate on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary where we see Jesus going through immense suffering leading to his crucifixion and then death on the cross. Sorrowful Mysteries: Agony in the Garden, Scourging at the Pillar, Crowning with Thorns, Carrying the Cross, The Crucifixion.
Please join me in praying and meditating upon these sacred mysteries of our salvation.
Pat and Eric discuss the spiritual and physical benefits of fasting in this episode. Pat wrote a book on the physical benefits of fasting called "Fast Diets for Dummies." Now that he is Catholic fasting has taken on a spiritual dimension that Pat hadn't considered before.
Link to Pat's book: https://www.amazon.com/Fast-Diets-Dummies-Kellyann-Petrucci/dp/1118775082/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=fast+diets+for+dummies&qid=1601329854&sr=8-3
Today we meditate together on the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary. I take you through my own meditations as we pray together. Luminous Mysteries: Baptism of the Lord, Wedding at Cana, Proclaiming the Kingdom of God, Transfiguration, Institution of the Eucharist. (October 13, 2020)
Recently, Dr. Jerry Walls was on Cameron Bertuzzi's YouTube channel, Capturing Christianity, and presented, in his opinion, the strongest argument against Catholicism. Pat and Eric team up with Gary Michuta, from Hands on Apologetics, to tackle this objection having to do with the early papacy and what modern Catholic scholars have to say about it.
Link to Cameron and Walls video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgtyTtGlGrQ&t=2341s
Link to Trent Horn's rebuttal video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H63R6lzz1mM&t=94s
Links to Gary's work: http://www.handsonapologetics.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO-lc_oipf900w6792AiywA
On Tuesdays and Fridays we meditate on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary where we see Jesus going through immense suffering leading to his crucifixion and then death on the cross. Sorrowful Mysteries: Agony in the Garden, Scourging at the Pillar, Crowning with Thorns, Carrying the Cross, The Crucifixion.
Please join me in praying and meditating upon these sacred mysteries of our salvation.
Pat and Eric discuss the spiritual and physical benefits of fasting in this episode. Pat wrote a book on the physical benefits of fasting called "Fast Diets for Dummies." Now that he is Catholic fasting has taken on a spiritual dimension that Pat hadn't considered before.
Link to Pat's book: https://www.amazon.com/Fast-Diets-Dummies-Kellyann-Petrucci/dp/1118775082/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=fast+diets+for+dummies&qid=1601329854&sr=8-3
Today we meditate together on the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary. I take you through my own meditations as we pray together.
Luminous Mysteries: Baptism of the Lord, Wedding at Cana, Proclaiming the Kingdom of God, Transfiguration, Institution of the Eucharist.
How do we understand God's command for the Israelites to slaughter the men, women, and children of the Amalekites? What does the Bible say about slavery? Is the Old Testament depiction of God different than the New Testament?
Dr. Mark Giszczak, a Bible scholar and teacher from the Augustine Institute, helps us wade the waters of these "dark passages" of Scripture.
Dr. G's website: https://catholicbiblestudent.com/
Dr. G's Book: "Light on the Dark Passages of Scripture": https://www.amazon.com/Light-Dark-Passages-Scripture-Giszczak/dp/1612788033/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HOXDKEOEE92N&dchild=1&keywords=light+on+the+dark+passages+of+scripture&qid=1600797259&sprefix=light+on+the+dark+passages+of+scr%2Caps%2C-1&sr=8-1
Augustine Institute: https://www.augustineinstitute.org/
Formed: https://formed.org/ (October 9, 2020)
How do we understand God's command for the Israelites to slaughter the men, women, and children of the Amalekites? What does the Bible say about slavery? Is the Old Testament depiction of God different than the New Testament?
Dr. Mark Giszczak, a Bible scholar and teacher from the Augustine Institute, helps us wade the waters of these "dark passages" of Scripture.
Dr. G's website: https://catholicbiblestudent.com/
Dr. G's Book: "Light on the Dark Passages of Scripture": https://www.amazon.com/Light-Dark-Passages-Scripture-Giszczak/dp/1612788033/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HOXDKEOEE92N&dchild=1&keywords=light+on+the+dark+passages+of+scripture&qid=1600797259&sprefix=light+on+the+dark+passages+of+scr%2Caps%2C-1&sr=8-1
Augustine Institute: https://www.augustineinstitute.org/
Formed: https://formed.org/
Praying the Rosary is a way to enter into the drama of Scriptures and the life of Christ through the eyes of Mary. Today I walk you through what I meditate on with each of the Joyful Mysteries and invite you to meditate and pray with me.
Joyful Mysteries: Annunciation, Visitation, Birth of Christ, Presentation, Finding the Child Jesus in the Temple.
All for the Sacred and Eucharistic Heart of Jesus All through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary All in union with St. Joseph.
Praying the Rosary is a way to enter into the drama of Scriptures and the life of Christ through the eyes of Mary. Today I walk you through what I meditate on with each of the Joyful Mysteries and invite you to meditate and pray with me.
Joyful Mysteries: Annunciation, Visitation, Birth of Christ, Presentation, Finding the Child Jesus in the Temple.
All for the Sacred and Eucharistic Heart of Jesus All through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary All in union with St. Joseph.
Fr. Don Calloway has written 6 books on the Rosary. In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelists Pat Flynn and Eric Robinson reflect on the rich history and importance of the Rosary with Fr. Calloway. We also give a good introduction to the Rosary and practical tips to help pray the Rosary either as an individual or as a family.
Resources:
https://www.consecrationtostjoseph.org/
http://www.fathercalloway.com/
Do Catholics need to evangelize Protestants? If Protestants already follow Jesus, why would we need to share Jesus with them? Shouldn't we focus on reaching out to non-Christians? In this episode I cover these questions and give 8 reasons why evangelizing Protestants is a joy, duty, and privilege for Catholics. (September 29, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Pat Flynn and Eric Robinson grill each other with spontaneous questions yet again. In this episode we talk about weird Catholic traditions, Confession, Indulgences, the Papacy, the relationship of Philosophy and Theology, and minimum spiritual practices we recommend on a daily basis. Enjoy! (September 25, 2020)
Some are vulnerable to the coronavirus and cannot yet come back to Mass, others have grown complacent and content themselves with private prayer or live-streaming Mass when they could come back to Mass. Why ought Catholics come back to Mass? Fr. Zach Burns helps us explore the power, glory, and necessity of receiving the Eucharist!
Fr. Zach's homily: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=343701180009566&extid=m403tlcRAoTOr50W
Pat and Eric grill each other with spontaneous questions yet again. In this episode we talk about weird Catholic traditions, Confession, Indulgences, the Papacy, the relationship of Philosophy and Theology, and minimum spiritual practices we recommend on a daily basis. Enjoy!
Some are vulnerable to the coronavirus and cannot yet come back to Mass, others have grown complacent and content themselves with private prayer or live-streaming Mass when they could come back to Mass. Why ought Catholics come back to Mass? Fr. Zach Burns helps us explore the power, glory, and necessity of receiving the Eucharist!
Fr. Zach's homily: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=343701180009566&extid=m403tlcRAoTOr50W
Saints inspire us to follow Christ more closely, to know Christ more intimately, and to encounter Christ more profoundly. In this episode Pat and I share the stories of these six saints:
St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274), St. Ambrose (340-397), St. Augustine (354-430), St. Gemma Galgani (1878-1903), St. Padre Pio (1887-1968), St. Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-1231).
Book Recommendations:
"When the Church was Young: Voices of the Early Fathers" by Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio
"Saints who Battled Satan" by Dr. Paul Thigpen
Saints inspire us to follow Christ more closely, to know Christ more intimately, and to encounter Christ more profoundly. In this episode Pat and I share the stories of these six saints: St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274), St. Ambrose (340-397), St. Augustine (354-430), St. Gemma Galgani (1878-1903), St. Padre Pio (1887-1968), St. Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-1231).
Book Recommendations:
"When the Church was Young: Voices of the Early Fathers" by Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio
"Saints who Battled Satan" by Dr. Paul Thigpen
Mick Murray is the author of "The Father's Heart: Knowing the God of the Bible as Father." He is a protestant pastor from Antioch Community Church in Waco. I met him 9 years ago when I was still protestant and did their discipleship training school. In this episode, we talk about the character of God based on Mick's new book. Mick does a great job of sharing personal stories that correspond with how the Bible speaks of God as a Father. Though we disagree on some theological points, the overall theme of the book is something Protestants and Catholics have in common: God the Father loves you!
Link to Mick's book: https://www.amazon.com/Fathers-Heart-Knowing-Bible-Father/dp/B0841Z1LGF/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+father%27s+heart&qid=1598394855&sr=8-1
St. Joseph is the Terror of Demons, the Pillar of Families, the Most Chaste Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Patron of the Universal Church, and the Virginal Earthly Father of Jesus Christ. Fr. Don Calloway has written an extraordinary book that presents the Silent Witness of St. Joseph in a whole new light and beckons us to make a consecration to St. Joseph. Now is the time of St. Joseph! Here are the links to Fr. Calloway's work:
Book and Art: www.consecrationtostjoseph.org
Audio Book: www.stjosephaudio.com
International Orders: www.sunrisemarian.com
Pilgrimages: www.fathercalloway.com
Fr. Don Calloway was such a rebellious teenager that he got kicked out of Japan for stealing and drug trafficking with the Japanese mafia. Now he's a Catholic priest on fire for the faith. Hear his journey in this episode. In part 2 (next episode), we will go over his new book, "Consecration to Saint Joseph." Here are the links to his work:
Book and Art: www.consecrationtostjoseph.org
Audio Book: www.stjosephaudio.com
International Orders: www.sunrisemarian.com
Pilgrimages: www.fathercalloway.com
Mick Murray is the author of "The Father's Heart: Knowing the God of the Bible as Father." He is a protestant pastor from Antioch Community Church in Waco. I met him 9 years ago when I was still protestant and did their discipleship training school. In this episode, we talk about the character of God based on Mick's new book. Mick does a great job of sharing personal stories that correspond with how the Bible speaks of God as a Father. Though we disagree on some theological points, the overall theme of the book is something Protestants and Catholics have in common: God the Father loves you!
Link to Mick's book: https://www.amazon.com/Fathers-Heart-Knowing-Bible-Father/dp/B0841Z1LGF/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+father%27s+heart&qid=1598394855&sr=8-1
St. Joseph is the Terror of Demons, the Pillar of Families, the Most Chaste Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Patron of the Universal Church, and the Virginal Earthly Father of Jesus Christ. Fr. Don Calloway has written an extraordinary book that presents the Silent Witness of St. Joseph in a whole new light and beckons us to make a consecration to St. Joseph. Now is the time of St. Joseph! Here are the links to Fr. Calloway's work:
Book and Art: www.consecrationtostjoseph.org Audio Book: www.stjosephaudio.com International Orders: www.sunrisemarian.com Pilgrimages: www.fathercalloway.com
Fr. Don Calloway was such a rebellious teenager that he got kicked out of Japan for stealing and drug trafficking with the Japanese mafia. Now he's a Catholic priest on fire for the faith. Hear his journey in this episode. In part 2 (next episode), we will go over his new book, "Consecration to Saint Joseph." Here are the links to his work:
Book and Art: www.consecrationtostjoseph.org Audio Book: www.stjosephaudio.com International Orders: www.sunrisemarian.com Pilgrimages: www.fathercalloway.com
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelists Pat Flynn and Eric Robinson "grill" each other with questions, both personal and political, philosophical and theological. We talk about evolution, the Assumption of Mary, Trump vs. Biden, other political issues, abortion, epistemology, and the hardest thing about being Christian. (September 4, 2020)
Can people from other religions be saved? If faith in Christ and Baptism are necessary for salvation, then what about those who have never heard the Gospel or been baptized? We are only saved by Jesus and through his life, death, and Resurrection, but can God work outside of the normal means of the sacraments to allow others to enter into the mystery of Christ without an explicit faith in Christ? If others can be saved, then why evangelize?
Church documents referenced:
Lumen Gentium : https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19641121_lumen-gentium_en.html
Dominus Iesus : http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20000806_dominus-iesus_en.html
Nostra Aetate : https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decl_19651028_nostra-aetate_en.html
Pat and Eric "grill" each other with questions, both personal and political, philosophical and theological. We talk about evolution, the Assumption of Mary, Trump vs. Biden, other political issues, abortion, epistemology, and the hardest thing about being Christian.
Can people from other religions be saved? If faith in Christ and Baptism are necessary for salvation, then what about those who have never heard the Gospel or been baptized? We are only saved by Jesus and through his life, death, and Resurrection, but can God work outside of the normal means of the sacraments to allow others to enter into the mystery of Christ without an explicit faith in Christ? If others can be saved, then why evangelize?
Church documents referenced:
Lumen Gentium : https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19641121_lumen-gentium_en.html
Dominus Iesus : http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20000806_dominus-iesus_en.html
Nostra Aetate : https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decl_19651028_nostra-aetate_en.html
In episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelists Eric Robinson and Pat Flynn discuss that there are lots of thoughts floating around in Pat and Eric's minds these days. Together we explore current reflections on the concept of Tradition, Predestination, Morality, the Atonement, and a bit more. (August 28, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson explain that we will all stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ and give an account for every word and deed we did in our lives. Sounds intimidating, but it is actually really Good News! See how the Final Judgment equips us to live holy lives and have lives packed with purpose and meaning. (August 25, 2020)
We will all stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ and give an account for every word and deed we did in our lives. Sounds intimidating, but it is actually really Good News! See how the Final Judgment equips us to live holy lives and have lives packed with purpose and meaning.
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson and Pat Flynn talk with James Halpin about his vocational discernment process after he became Catholic from Anglican roots. He shares about his life as a Catholic convert, while giving wise advice to those who try to discern God's calling for their lives. (August 21, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson offers his grand finale of his series on the sacraments through his book "Thoughts of a Sacramental Mind" ends with an appeal to Protestants, ex-Catholics, practicing Catholics, and lukewarm Catholics. The glory of the sacraments, especially that of the Most Holy Eucharist, beckons Catholics to spread the Good News of Christ's Presence and Redemption to the ends of the earth! (August 18, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelists Eric Robinson and Pat Flynn talk about how every person's journey into the Catholic Church is unique. They invite James Halpin to explain what led him to the Catholic Church from the Anglican/Episcopal Church. James takes us through the personal circumstances and the inner-wrestling that occurred in him that eventually led him to take the leap of faith to be in communion with the Chair of Peter. (August 14, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson asks what a devotion to Mary has to do with the sacramental life of the Church? Why ought Christians be devoted to Mary? This last chapter of my book, "Thoughts of a Sacramental Mind," dives into the deep waters of spirituality as it connects the mystery of Mary with the mystery of Christ and the sacraments.
Link to my book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08992KQG8/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about the papacy as both a gift to the Church and a stumbling block to many. Explore the ancient roots of the papacy with special guest, Joe Heschmeyer, the author of a new book: Pope Peter. (August 11, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about marriage as a beautiful reality woven into the very heart of God. It is also under attack like never before in our modern culture. In this episode I show you how I handle some of the most difficult moral issues surrounding marriage: headship/submission, divorce and remarriage, contraception, "gay marriage", fornication, etc. Love impels me to declare the truth and beauty of Holy Matrimony. (August 4, 2020)
Link to my book "Thoughts of a Sacramental Mind": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08992KQG8/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
The papacy is both a gift to the Church and a stumbling block to many. Explore the ancient roots of the papacy with special guest, Joe Heschmeyer, the author of a new book: Pope Peter.
Link to Joe's book "Pope Peter": https://www.amazon.com/Pope-Peter-Defending-Distinctive-Doctrine/dp/1683571800/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=pope+peter&qid=1596228832&sr=8-2
Link to Joe's website: https://www.cathpod.com/
Link to Joe's podcast "Cathpod": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-catholic-podcast-episodes/id1350286186?mt=2
Marriage is a beautiful reality woven into the very heart of God. It is also under attack like never before in our modern culture. In this episode I show you how I handle some of the most difficult moral issues surrounding marriage: headship/submission, divorce and remarriage, contraception, "gay marriage", fornication, etc. Love impels me to declare the truth and beauty of Holy Matrimony.
Link to my book "Thoughts of a Sacramental Mind": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08992KQG8/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
WWLBC = Why We Love Being Catholic. This is Pat and Eric's second round of describing aspects of Catholicism that they love. They also go into what it means to be Catholic from various vantage points. Being Catholic is awesome! Spread the Good News!
Link to book "Consecration to St. Joseph":
https://www.amazon.com/Consecration-St-Joseph-Wonders-Spiritual/dp/1596144319/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=consecration+to+st.+joseph&qid=1595957801&sr=8-2
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelists Eric Robinson and Pat Flynn talk about WWLBC = Why We Love Being Catholic. This is Pat and Eric's second round of describing aspects of Catholicism that they love. They also go into what it means to be Catholic from various vantage points. Being Catholic is awesome! Spread the Good News!
Link to book "Consecration to St. Joseph":
https://www.amazon.com/Consecration-St-Joseph-Wonders-Spiritual/dp/1596144319/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=consecration+to+st.+joseph&qid=1595957801&sr=8-2
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about the earliest days of Christianity when the order of bishops, priests, and deacons was established by God to bring order out of chaos. Where does the sacrament of Holy Orders come from? Why can't women be priests? Why are priests celibate? We will continue our journey through my book, "Thoughts of a Sacramental Mind," to answer these questions.
Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08992KQG8/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Support Eric on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/polycarpsparadigm
From the earliest days of Christianity the order of bishops, priests, and deacons was established by God to bring order out of chaos. Where does the sacrament of Holy Orders come from? Why can't women be priests? Why are priests celibate? We will continue our journey through my book, "Thoughts of a Sacramental Mind," to answer these questions.
Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08992KQG8/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Support me on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/polycarpsparadigm
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Eric Robinson and Pat Flynn talk about Heaven as a relational reality catching humanity up in the life of the Most Holy Trinity! Join Pat and I as we discuss with Karlo Broussard, Apologist at Catholic Answers, about the philosophical and theological underpinnings of Heaven.
Karlo's website: https://karlobroussard.com/
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Eric Robinson talks with Rocio Ortiz, the illustrator of his book, "Thoughts of a Sacramental Mind," about their favorite illustrations from the book and the meaning and inspiration behind those pieces. If you want to watch this episode on YouTube to see some of the illustrations, here is a link to that video:https://youtu.be/XrDtuW2-P4U
Rocio's website: https://www.rocioortiz.com/
My book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08992KQG8/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Rocio Ortiz, the illustrator of my book, "Thoughts of a Sacramental Mind," talks with me about our favorite illustrations from the book and the meaning and inspiration behind those pieces. If you want to watch this episode on YouTube to see some of the illustrations, here is a link to that video:
https://youtu.be/XrDtuW2-P4U
Rocio's website: https://www.rocioortiz.com/
My book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08992KQG8/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson shares Eric D's conversion story. For nearly 10 years Eric D had attended Mass with his wife while himself being a Protestant. Hear how he gradually shifted his paradigm to embrace the Catholic faith. He also shares about personal trials that led him and his wife to create a ministry called "Their Names Matter." Website: https://theirnamesmatter.com/ (July 17, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, which has the power to heal you physically and spiritually. It also has the power to strengthen your resolve to unite your sufferings with Christ Jesus. Will you experience miraculous healing or intimate suffering? Whatever is most conducive to your salvation and that of others is the route God will allow you to endure. Either way this sacrament aids us in our pursuit of an intimate friendship with God. (July 14, 2020)
The sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick has the power to heal you physically and spiritually. It also has the power to strengthen your resolve to unite your sufferings with Christ Jesus. Will you experience miraculous healing or intimate suffering? Whatever is most conducive to your salvation and that of others is the route God will allow you to endure. Either way this sacrament aids us in our pursuit of an intimate friendship with God.
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelists Eric Robinson and Pat Flynn talk about Hell. Not an easy thing to talk about. How can an all-good, all-loving God "send" people to a place of eternal torment? What is the role of human free will and God's grace? What about predestination? These are some of the questions Pat and Eric discuss with Catholic Answers Apologist, Karlo Broussard. (July 10, 2020)
Articles by Dr. Ed Feser mentioned by Karlo:
http://edwardfeser.blogspot.com/2016/10/how-to-go-to-hell_29.html
http://edwardfeser.blogspot.com/2016/11/does-god-damn-you.html
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson asks: Why go to a priest to confess your sins and not just pray directly to God? In this episode we will explore the sacrament of Confession from my book, Thoughts of a Sacramental Mind. (July 7, 2020)
Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08992KQG8/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Why go to a priest to confess your sins and not just pray directly to God? In this episode we will explore the sacrament of Confession from my book, Thoughts of a Sacramental Mind.
Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08992KQG8/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelists Eric Robinson and Pat Flynn talk with Karlo Broussard, Staff Apologist for Catholic Answers,about Purgatory. Karlo has a new book coming out on Purgatory so keep your eyes open for that in the fall. For more of Karlo's content here is his website: https://karlobroussard.com/ (July 3, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson speaks with Rocio Ortiz, the illustrator of his book, "Thoughts of a Sacramental Mind." Rocio shares her story of faith on this episode. Enjoy! Buy Eric's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08992KQG8/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Rocio Ortiz, the illustrator of my book, "Thoughts of a Sacramental Mind," shares her story of faith on this episode. Enjoy!
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In certain conversations it is good to present strong arguments for your beliefs. Other times it is even better to share your love, joy, and personal excitement for what you believe. In this episode, Pat and I talk about why we love being Catholic.
The Eucharist is Jesus Christ under the appearance of bread and wine. God with us is still with us!
Check out my book: Thoughts of a Sacramental Mind
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08992KQG8/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson is joined by Pat Flynn. In certain conversations it is good to present strong arguments for your beliefs. Other times it is even better to share your love, joy, and personal excitement for what you believe. In this episode, Pat and Eric talk about why they love being Catholic. (June 26, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson proclaims the Eucharist is Jesus Christ under the appearance of bread and wine. God with us is still with us!
Check out Eric's book: Thoughts of a Sacramental Mind
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08992KQG8/
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson engages Pat Flynn in discussing BLM. Every black life matters, but we should beware of the organization called "Black Lives Matter". In this episode, Pat and I discuss the beliefs of the BLM in relation to Catholic social teaching. We also discuss systemic racism which is clearly seen through Planned Parenthood. (June 19, 2020)
Fire, power, and gifts of the Holy Spirit pour out upon you in the sacrament of Confirmation! If we've already received the Holy Spirit in Baptism, why do we need to get Confirmed? See how this "baptism of the Spirit" is integral to the Christian life on this episode.
Check out my book, "Thoughts of a Sacramental Mind":
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08992KQG8/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about the fire, power, and gifts of the Holy Spirit that pour out upon you in the sacrament of Confirmation! If we've already received the Holy Spirit in Baptism, why do we need to get Confirmed? See how this "baptism of the Spirit" is integral to the Christian life on this episode. (June 16, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Arrows Rugby Football Club player, Michael Hart, shares how he grew up as a Baptist and a Lutheran and eventually became Catholic. There is a neat Q&A at the end with the other rugby guys. (June 12, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about the sacrament of baptism. (June 9, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson engages Pat Flynn on a Two-Minute Drill (PolyPat 16) (June 5, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about the Life of the Veil Torn - Intro to Sacraments. (June 2, 2020)
Eric asks Pat 5 questions mainly about philosophy that he has two minutes to respond to. Pat did not see the questions beforehand. Pat asks Eric 5 questions mainly about theology that Eric has never seen. He also has two minutes to respond to each question. Welcome to the two-minute drill!
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"Rooted in love, grounded in grace, and imbued with the reality of the Incarnation, the seven sacraments of God’s Holy Catholic Church are the supreme means by which union with God is achieved. The sacramental life is the life of the “veil torn” par excellence." (Thoughts of a Sacramental Mind)
My book, "Thoughts of a Sacramental Mind", is now available for purchase on Amazon!
Link to my new book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08992KQG8/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about Sacraments & “Thoughts of a Sacramental Mind” (PolyPat 15) (May 29, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about his new book, “Thoughts of a Sacramental Mind” - Behind the Scenes (May 26, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson joins with Pat Flynn to discuss Mary, the Immaculate, Ever-Virgin, Mother of God (May 22, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about One Less God Than You (ft. John DeRosa). (May 19, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Eric Robinson joins Pat Flynn in talking about Mary’s Assumption & Protestant Assumptions. (May 15, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson interviews Christine Mooney-Flynn on her story. (May 12, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks with Pat Flynn about Mary’s Faith (PolyPat 12). (May 8, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about New Age: Susan Brinkmann’s Story. (May 5, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelists Eric Robinson and Pat Flynn talk about Why become Catholic? (PolyPat 11) (May 1, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about Who should get ventilators? COVID-19 & Ethical Dilemmas (April 28, 2020)
WARNING: After hearing the historical and Scriptural evidence for the Catholic Church in this episode you will probably want to become Catholic.
This episode is actually the last section of a "mega-episode", episode 61, that I released about a month ago with John DeRosa (Classical Theism podcast) and Pat Flynn (The Pat Flynn Show). The last segment was on evidence for the Catholic Church.
Should we prioritize the young rather than the old if we don't have enough ventilators for those struggling to live through the coronavirus?
Here is the article I refer to in my podcast: https://cruxnow.com/interviews/2020/03/catholic-moral-theology-has-important-role-as-pandemic-causes-ethical-dilemmas/
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelists Eric Robinson and Pat Flynn talk with Gary Michuta about why Catholic Bibles are bigger! (April 24, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson shares the first anniversary of his radio show, Polycarp's Paradigm. (April 21, 2020)
Did you know that there are 7 books from the Old Testament that are not found in Protestant Bibles? Why are Catholic Bibles bigger?
Pat and I discuss the canon of Scripture with Gary Michuta from "Hands on Apologetics" who has written several books on this subject. Get his book, "Why Catholic Bibles Are Bigger!"
Links to Gary's work:
http://handsonapologetics.com/
https://www.garymichuta.com/
Our little podcast just turned one! Celebrate with me as I give an update about the podcast and share the letter from St. Ignatius of Antioch to St. Polycarp.
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelists Eric Robinson and Pat Flynn discuss Miracles, Morals, & Animal Suffering (PolyPat 9 – ft. John DeRosa) (April 17, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about Beauty: Rachel Puncer on the Dignity & Theology of Beauty. (April 14, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelists Eric Robinson and Pat Flynn discuss Arguments for God, Jesus, & the Catholic Church (PolyPat 8 – ft. John DeRosa). (April 10, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about Yoga: Anna’s Story. (April 7, 2020)
In January of 2020, Eric released an episode on Polycarp's Paradigm (podcast) where he interviewed a friend, Brian, who had been a Christian apologist and is now agnostic. In this episode, Pat Flynn and John DeRosa help Eric tackle some of Brian's objections to belief in God which include: Increasing natural ways of explaining miracles, the moral argument not making sense, and why God would allow animal suffering since they have no free will to sin. Enjoy!
Rachel is currently training to enter the beauty industry as a hair stylist and has a rich philosophical and theological background that has allowed her to grow in a deep understanding of beauty. Join us as we unpack the nature of beauty in relation to human dignity.
Pat, who used to be an atheist, gives arguments for God's existence. John, who grew up Catholic, but underwent some skepticism, shares evidence for Jesus and his Resurrection. Eric, who used to be Protestant, shares arguments for Jesus starting the Catholic Church and calling all Christians into it. Enjoy!
Anna got deep into Yoga and the the spirituality therein. She even became a Sikh and full practitioner of Kundalini Yoga. In 2019, she gave it all up and became Catholic. Join us as we talk about her journey into New Age spirituality and whether or not Yoga is recommended for Christians.
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about God’s Existence, Evolution, & Apologetics with John DeRosa. (April 3, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson offers tips for still connecting with God in a time of tele-mass. (March 31, 2020)
We are in the wilderness with Christ. How do we connect with God when we cannot experience his tangible grace through the Eucharist?
Join me as I give some practical ways of connecting with God through prayer and Scripture.
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about Suffering: Purposeful & Personal. (March 27, 2020)
In this episode, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about Coronavirus & Redemptive Suffering. (March 24, 2020)
Global pandemic. How are we to understand the suffering of this world and of our current situation with the coronavirus in light of the Gospel? How was suffering transformed by Christ to have meaning and efficacy for our salvation? How can we now participate in Christ's sufferings by offering him our own?
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelists Eric Robinson and Pat Flynn engage Kevin Symonds concerning Fatima & the Miracle of the Sun (PolyPat 5). (March 20, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson addresses a Q&A to Patrons on questions of Divorce, Celibacy, Reformers, & Traditions. (March 17, 2020)
Pat and I talk with Kevin Symonds, who has written several books including one about the third secret of Fatima. Our Lady, Mother Mary, appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal in 1917. Later that year, with over 70,000 eye-witnesses, a huge miracle of the sun took place and confirmed for many, the validity of these visions and messages these children received. Check out Kevin's work here:
https://kevinsymonds.com
Very interesting and difficult questions from my patrons on divorce and the nature of the priesthood, along with questions about the Reformers and Catholic traditions. Please consider supporting my work on Patreon to submit questions for a future episode.
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Now with over 30k views, the video from Cameron Bertuzzi and Matt Fradd shows them charitably discuss questions many Protestants have about Catholicism. Pat and I wanted to jump in and give our answers to 10 questions their listeners posed to them at the end of the video.
Here is a link to their video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmX190JG8-8
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson addresses 10 more Questions from Bertuzzi & Fradd Video (PolyPat 4) (March 13, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Dr. Italy returns to talk about Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life. (March 10, 2020)
Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio (a.k.a. Dr. Italy) just came out with a video series through Ascension Press called "Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life" that was filmed onsite in the Holy Land. Join me as I interview Dr. Italy about his experience "behind the scenes".
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelists Eric Robinson and Pat Flynn talk about the Top 3 Objections to Catholicism from Bertuzzi & Fradd Video. (March 7, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson interviews Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio (Dr. Italy). (March 6, 2020)
Recently, Cameron Bertuzzi from the YouTube channel, Capturing Christianity, had a conversation with Matt Fradd, from "Pints with Aquinas", about Cameron's objections to the Catholic Faith coming from the vantage point of an Evangelical Protestant. Pat Flynn and I thought it'd be fun to discuss his questions with you own answers in this installment of our PolyPat sessions. Since I used to be an Evangelical Protestant, Pat gives me the floor for most of this episode.
YouTube video from Cameron Bertuzzi and Matt Fradd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmX190JG8-8&t=1s
Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, also known as Dr. Italy, joins Polycarp's Paradigm to share his spiritual journey with us. He is author of one of my favorite books, "When the Church was Young: Voices of the Early Fathers" and also just released a video series through Ascension Press called, "Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life".
You can find his work here:
https://www.crossroadsinitiative.com/
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson answers 7 questions to help Chuck's brother believe in God. (March 1, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson interviews Aaron Snow for his story. (February 25, 2020)
Chuck told me his brother would believe in God if I could answer seven questions without referencing faith, a "Holy Book", or a "prophet" and just use reason and science. Pat Flynn and I team up to tackle these questions. Actually, it's mostly Pat, and his answers are awesome. For the written document to our questions check out our websites:
https://polycarpsparadigm.com/
https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/
Also to go deeper, Pat Flynn did another show about reason leading to God:
https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/how-reason-can-lead-to-god-with-dr-josh-rasmussen-the-pat-flynn-show/
Aaron has been a friend and mentor of mine for 10 years. He is not Catholic, but rather grew up as an evangelical and then became part of some house church movements. This episode is focused on his own journey with Jesus and concludes with some dialogue about attractions and hesitations he has towards Catholicism. Enjoy!
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks with Pat Flynn about the Eucharist, Authority, & Francis Chan (PolyPat 1). (February 21, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about Polycarp's Letter to the Philippians. (February 20, 2020)
Join Pat Flynn and Eric Robinson on this brand new segment... PolyPat! We are launching this collaboration with the topic of the Eucharist, authority of Bishops, and the intriguing comments of Francis Chan on Holy Communion.
Links:
Francis Chan video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP9roQQwzsA
Book recommendation: "Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist" by Dr. Brant Pitre
The Pat Flynn Show: https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/category/podcast/
The only surviving document we have from the hand of St. Polycarp is his letter to the Philippians written around AD 107. He touches on the judgment seat of Christ, the issue of homosexuality, and the destructive nature of the love of money. Feast Day of St. Polycarp is February 23rd.
The translation into English that I'm using is by Michael W. Holmes.
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In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson interviews Pat Flynn concerning his story from Atheist to Catholic. (February 11, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about indulgences. (February 7, 2020)
What are indulgences? Does the Church sell them? How can you get one? Don't indulgences just show the Catholic Church is a mere works-based religion devoid of grace?
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In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about Peru with Creatio. (January 28, 2020)
Recently, I got to go on a mission trip with Creatio to Peru and it was spiritually and physically challenging and life-giving. In this episode you can hear about what we did and some of the things the Lord taught me along the way. Shout outs to each team member is at the end, so stay tuned!
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist, Eric Robinson, engages Brian Nicholson in his story from being Evangelical to being Agnostic. (January 21, 2020)
Former Christian, now agnostic: Brian Nicholson shares his story of how he became a Christian in his youth, strengthened his faith in college, then explored more of his doubts later on and became an agnostic. After he shares his story we talk about animal suffering, miracles, and other such fascinating discussion points that led him to where he is currently on his journey.
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In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about infant baptism. (January 14, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson hits some Q and A with topics such as Works & Grace, Voting & Abortion, Church & Saints (January 7, 2020)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson takes a look back on 2019 and a look forward to 2020. (December 31, 2019)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about the martyrs on this Christmas Eve. (December 29, 2019)
"The love that brought Christ from heaven to earth raised Stephen from earth to heaven" - St. Fulgentius of Ruspe
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks with David Mims about angels. (December 21, 2019)
Guardian angels, the nine choirs of angels, the nature of angels, invoking the intercession of angels, and much more is talked about on this episode regarding angelology with David Mims.
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In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks with Pat Flynn about Mary. (December 11, 2019)
Join Pat Flynn and I as we explore "all that Mary stuff" and respond to common Protestant misconceptions about Mary and the biblical roots of the Church's teaching on Mary. You may be surprised at what Martin Luther and other reformers had to say about Mary's Immaculate Conception and Perpetual Virginity.
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks with Andy Maul about Joseph the Silent. (December 6, 2019)
The Bible gives such little detail concerning Jesus's Virgin Father, St. Joseph. Yet, the minimal information we have, when taken into the context of the times, gives us a lot of insight into the virtues of this mighty man of God. Join me and my friend, Andy Maul, as we unpack the hidden treasures in the life of St. Joseph as we kick off this first week of Advent.
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about the End Times, Evolution, Protestant Bibles, and Purgatory. (November 27, 2019)
In Thanksgiving to my Patrons I answer their questions on a wide variety of topics: End Times, Evolution, Canon of Scripture, Salvation, Purgatory, and more.
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In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson interviews Pat Flynn concerning his story, part 2. (November 21, 2019)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson interviews Pat Flynn on his story, part 1. (November 14, 2019)
This is the Part 2 interview on "The Pat Flynn Show" of my story of conversion and paradigm shifts that took place on that journey. Enjoy!
I had the privilege of being on "The Pat Flynn Show" which is a podcast normally about fitness. Pat does do "Sunday School" episodes and I got to come on as a guest. Pat is also a convert and went from Atheist to Evangelical to Catholic. Check out his podcast!
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson concludes his discussions of Theology of the Body with Michaela Barta (November 7, 2019)
Last TOB episode in this series! Michaela and I had a lot of fun recording this episode as a debrief on the series. We sum it up and share our own experiences in applying the principles of TOB in each of our lives. Enjoy!
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In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson engages Michaela Barta on TOB 7: Humanae Vitae - Sex, Contraception, NFP. (October 30, 2019)
Warning: This episode starts out rather intense. Stick with us as we unpack the good news of the Church's teaching on sexuality, contraception, and natural family planning. Understanding the beautiful design and nature of sex is much needed in our society. This episode seeks to shed light on this beauty.
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson introduces the married life of Peter & Taylor O'Brien. (October 23, 2019)
Free, total, faithful, and fruitful. These are the pillars of the Sacrament of Marriage. In this episode, Peter and Taylor O'Brien talk with me about this wonderful Sacrament and how going into marriage with the understanding of its indissoluble nature and the necessity of being open to life help shape and give life to marriage.
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In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson engages Michaela Barta on the sixth part of their series on the Theology of the Body entitled Sacramentality of Marriage (October 18, 2019)
What is the nature of marriage? What does it mean for the husband to be the head of the wife and the wife to submit to her husband in the context of Ephesians 5? What does it mean for a marriage to be indissoluble?
Join me and my friend Michaela as we explore these questions through the lens of St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body.
Song "Ravished By A Glance" by Mary Clare Stroh:
https://soundcloud.com/search?q=ravished%20from%20a%20glance%20by%20mary%20clare%20stroh
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson shares Jared Zimmerer's Story & Word on Fire. (October 10, 2019)
Jared Zimmerer is the Director of the Word on Fire Institute under the leadership of Bishop Robert Barron. He has been a good friend of mine since I met him about 5 years ago as my RCIA Director and sponsor into the Catholic Church. In this episode you get to hear Jared's journey of faith along with our discussion of authentic masculinity, the mystery of suffering, and a new asceticism.
Links:
https://www.wordonfire.org/
https://wordonfire.institute/
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson shares with us his fifth episode concerning Theology of the Body entitled Eschatological Man - The Endgame with Michaela Barta (October 3, 2019)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks with Michaela Barta about the difference between pornography and art. (September 25, 2019)
What is the endgame for mankind? Where is this all going? What is the purpose of marriage and sex and how do these things relate to the afterlife? What does it mean to abstain from marriage and sex for the sake of the Kingdom of God?
Join Michaela and I as we take a deep dive into "Theology of the Body" to answer these questions and more.
What is the difference between the naked statue of David or the naked people in the paintings of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel and naked people in modern photography and pornographic film?
Michaela and I will explore what St. John Paul II said about this in his "Theology of the Body" as we continue to unpack the nature of the human person.
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson delivers his third talk about the Theology of the Body concerning historical man with Michaela Barta. (September 18, 2019)
Original Innocence gave way to Original Shame through the Original Sin. Mankind has been under the cloud of sin and shame from that primordial moment of disobedience until now. Even after redemption through Jesus Christ we still fight sinful inclinations. In this episode, Michaela and I will unpack Jesus's call to sinful humanity to have a renewal of heart to where we see the other as gift rather than a means to an end.
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson continues his discussion of Theology of the Body 2: Original Man with Michaela Barta. (September 12, 2019)
Jesus appeals back to the beginning, the beginning of creation when God made them male and female in his image and likeness, when asked about divorce.What does the beginning tell us about marriage and sexuality? What was the experience of original man like?
In this episode we explore original solitude, original unity, and original nakedness. Get ready to see Genesis through the lens of Theology of the Body.
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson introduces a new series on the Theology of the Body with special guest Michaela Barta (September 4, 2019)
From 1979-1984 St. John Paul II delivered 129 papal audiences outlining a theology of the body (TOB). Why do we have bodies? What is the body for? What does the body mean?
To understand the nature of marriage and sexuality, we must rediscover the dignity of the human body by which we can know the dignity of the human person.
Due to the relevance of this teaching to our culture, I'm setting out to do this series to explain St. John Paul II's teaching on theology of the body. I'm joined by my friend Michaela Barta to uncover this gold mine. She has gone to the TOB Institute three times and teaches this topic to youth and young adults. Join us for TOB!
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson engages his friend Blake on his reversion story. (August 28, 2019)
Blake Pellerin helped start the Arrows Rugby Football Club in Houston, TX in 2016. I met Blake through rugby and am excited for you all to hear his story, much of which I had not known before.
For more info on Arrows RFC check out the website:
https://www.arrowsrugby.com/
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson shares his interview with Christine Mooney-Flynn. (August 21, 2019)
I had the privilege of being interviewed on The Catholic Mama Podcast founded and hosted by Christine Mooney-Flynn. We talk a bit about my conversion into the Catholic Church and about the Blessed Virgin Mary.
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about Satan's Goal for Your Life. (August 14, 2019)
We all have one enemy, Satan. What are the three primary things he wants to tear you away from? Find out in this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm.
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about the Our Father prayer. (August 7, 2019)
We dare to say, "Our Father"... The Lord Jesus Christ gave us this most perfect prayer and the layers of meaning interwoven are profound. In this episode we will go through each phrase and all seven petitions in this prayer as we reflect on how this prayer is truly a summary of the whole Gospel.
Check out the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) paragraphs 2761-2865.
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Eric Robinson tells Ethan's story, part 2. (August 1, 2019)
Round two with Ethan goes deep into the trying circumstances surrounding his eventual entrance into full communion with the Catholic Church. We discuss a lot of issues and relevant topics for our society as well. You won't want to miss this episode!
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson tells Ethan's Story, part 1. (July 25, 2019)
Ethan was the friend who had the biggest influence on me becoming Catholic, yet he was not Catholic at the time, but became Catholic a year after I did.
In this episode you'll hear the first part of his journey where he even recounts an incredible healing story. Enjoy!
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about prayer, the breathing and the battle. (July 20, 2019)
"This is the glorious duty of man: to pray and to love. If you pray and love, that is where a man's happiness lies. Prayer is nothing else but union with God" -St. John Vianney
Prayer is essential to the Christian life. As breathing is to your body, so prayer is to our Christian life. But sometimes it's hard to pray or to know why we ought to pray. Prayer is a battle. Let's win this battle!
Article Referenced in podcast: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/pointless-prayer-or-gracious-god
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about the Eucharist and the Church's 2,000 years of consistent teaching concerning it. (July 10, 2019)
The reality of Christ's Presence in the Eucharist has been a consistent, constant, and central teaching of the Catholic Church for the past 2,000 years.
Will you join the saints in centering your life on Jesus Christ in the Eucharist?
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic apologist Eric Robinson talks about the Eucharist as the life of Jesus. (July 3, 2019)
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about the Eucharist as a metanarrative in Scripture. (June 27, 2019)
Immanuel, God with us, is still with us in the Eucharist. Jesus was willing to stake his whole ministry on this very teaching.
The Fruit of the Tree of Life... The Passover Lamb... The Bread of the Presence... The Manna from Heaven. In this episode we reflect on the amazing congruity of Scriptures as the Eucharist is prefigured in the Old Testament and revealed in the New Testament.
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson interviews his father concerning his father's faith journey. (June 20, 2019)
My dad shares his story of faith from childhood to present day on this episode. From nominal Methodist, to a "born again" evangelical, and, as of last year, to a Catholic. Hear about some of his paradigm shifts that led him from Protestantism to Catholicism.
Support me at: https://www.patreon.com/polycarpsparadigm
Here are a few resources she recommends for you all:
Steve Ray - https://www.catholicconvert.com/
Surprised by Truth (book)
Catholic Answers - https://www.catholic.com/
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson continues on his theme of the Eucharist with a discussion of Transubstantiation & Apostolic Succession. (June 13, 2019)
Now that we've seen that the Eucharist is Jesus Christ under the appearance of bread and wine, where can we find the Eucharist? How does bread become God, but still look like bread?
To answer these questions we look to the Early Church Fathers and St. Thomas Aquinas as we explore Apostolic Succession and Transubstantiation.
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson talks about the Eucharist as a high-stakes conversation. (June 4, 2019)
Either a damnable lie or the most sacred truth... Either a way toward idolatry, or the way to worship... This is what is at stake in conversations about the Eucharist!
What is the Eucharist? Why is it so important? What is the central truth of Christianity and how does the Eucharist fit into it?
In this episode, the framework of this conversation will be set as we journey toward understanding this sublime mystery.
In this episode of Polycarp's Paradigm, Catholic evangelist Eric Robinson provides practical tips on Marian Devotion. (May 29, 2019)
Now that you understand why we ought to be devoted to Mary, where she is in Scripture, and what the Church teaches about Mary, you are probably wondering how to practically be devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary. In this episode, I will share practical tips on how to foster this great devotion.
What the Church teaches about Mary protects and promotes what is to be believed about Jesus Christ. In this episode you will learn the four Marian dogmas and how I came to understand them.
What a privilege to interview my own mom! She grew up in Christian Science, raised the family Protestant, and became Catholic with my dad in 2018. A few mystical experiences have nurtured this path.
Here are a few resources she recommends for you all:
Steve Ray - https://www.catholicconvert.com/
Surprised by Truth - https://www.amazon.com/Surprised-Truth-Converts-Biblical-Historical/dp/0964261081/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=surprised+by+truth&qid=1557504405&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
Catholic Answers - https://www.catholic.com/
When the Church was Young: Voices of the Early Fathers by Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio (Dr. Italy) - https://www.crossroadsinitiative.com/product/when-the-church-was-young-voices-of-the-early-fathers/
In this episode, I take you through how my mind went from somewhat antagonistic towards the Blessed Virgin Mary as a Protestant to becoming devoted to her as a Catholic by seeing where Mary is in Scripture.
Key Links:
My book:
"Thoughts of a Changed Mind: Letters from Father to Son"
https://www.lulu.com/shop/search.ep?contributorId=1454232
Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/polycarpsparadigm
Warning: You are about to tread into the deep waters of the Faith... Today, we ponder the mystery of the Incarnation and why we ought to be devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary. What if having a devotion to Mary actually helps you know and follow Jesus Christ even better? What if your worship to God gets magnified through...
Get to know me better in this episode as I walk you through my spiritual journey from being non-denominational, to reformed, to charismatic, to Catholic with the overall theme of deepening my friendship with Jesus Christ.
Hear the story, from the original source, of "The Martyrdom of Polycarp" which took place in AD 155.
Why the name "Polycarp's Paradigm"? In this first episode you will discover why I named the show Polycarp's Paradigm, you will hear a little bit about my spiritual journey, and you'll be invited to explore further episodes of this brand new podcast. Enjoy!
What the Church teaches about Mary protects and promotes what is to be believed about Jesus Christ. In this episode you will learn the four Marian dogmas and how I came to understand them.
What a privilege to interview my own mom! She grew up in Christian Science, raised the family Protestant, and became Catholic with my dad in 2018. A few mystical experiences have nurtured this path.
Here are a few resources she recommends for you all:
Steve Ray - https://www.catholicconvert.com/
Surprised by Truth - https://www.amazon.com/Surprised-Truth-Converts-Biblical-Historical/dp/0964261081/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=surprised+by+truth&qid=1557504405&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
Catholic Answers - https://www.catholic.com/
When the Church was Young: Voices of the Early Fathers by Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio (Dr. Italy) - https://www.crossroadsinitiative.com/product/when-the-church-was-young-voices-of-the-early-fathers/
In this episode, I take you through how my mind went from somewhat antagonistic towards the Blessed Virgin Mary as a Protestant to becoming devoted to her as a Catholic by seeing where Mary is in Scripture.
Key Links:
My book:
"Thoughts of a Changed Mind: Letters from Father to Son"
https://www.lulu.com/shop/search.ep?contributorId=1454232
Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/polycarpsparadigm
Warning: You are about to tread into the deep waters of the Faith... Today, we ponder the mystery of the Incarnation and why we ought to be devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
What if having a devotion to Mary actually helps you know and follow Jesus Christ even better? What if your worship to God gets magnified through a devotion to Mary? What if Jesus wants you to be devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary?
Get to know me better in this episode as I walk you through my spiritual journey from being non-denominational, to reformed, to charismatic, to Catholic with the overall theme of deepening my friendship with Jesus Christ.
Hear the story, from the original source, of "The Martyrdom of Polycarp" which took place in AD 155.
Why the name "Polycarp's Paradigm"?
In this first episode you will discover why I named the show Polycarp's Paradigm, you will hear a little bit about my spiritual journey, and you'll be invited to explore further episodes of this brand new podcast. Enjoy!