Missionary District: Recent Episodes
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A new series (hopefully!) where Fr. Robert and I give an overview of an historical figure as a way to introduce people to them and their contributions to the Church. In this episode, one of our favourite church fathers: Ignatius of Antioch!
Jordan Duncan, co-host of the "Lesser Known Lewis" podcast, and I speculate on the existence of non-human intelligence and some of the potential implications to the Christian faith; in part through an exploration of C.S. Lewis' essay "Religion and Rocketry."
Lesser Known Lewis Podcast
C.S. Lewis' "Religion and Rocketry" (YouTube audio)
Paul Thigpen's "Extraterrestrial Intelligence and the Catholic Faith"
Jimmy Akin's "Mysterious World"
In this episode, I talk with Deaconess Kay Steele about service to the poor.
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To get in touch with Kay, email kay.s@viachurch.ca.
Here we continue our discussion on Holy Orders, talking about how Apostolic Succession functions to preserve unity and express the gospel.
We begin a discussion about Apostolic Succession, touching on its biblical and historical foundation and sacramental character. We also talk a bit about absolution and the tension between a universal calling for all of God's people and a specific calling for a select few.
In this episode, we talk through what makes a baptism valid and why baptism is unrepeatable.
We make reference here to this video series on the core differences between the beliefs of Christianity and those of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
In this episode, we continue the discussion on infant baptism by talking about how the practice reveals the core message of grace as well as some of the most common objections that are usually raised against infant baptism.
The first of two episodes discussing infant baptism. In this episode we discuss infant baptism in history, and infant baptism in scripture.
In this episode, we talk about baptism in general and about the relationship between baptism and salvation.
In this episode, we talk about individualism, and touch on the ancient 'beating the bounds' ritual, excommunication, and sola scriptura.
In this episode, we discuss whether it is appropriate or not to call our priests 'father,' and take a look at a common objection to this practice rooted in Matthew 23:8-12.
Also, Jordan introduces his new podcast, which you can find here: https://anchor.fm/lesserknownlewis
In this episode, we continue our conversation about secularism by trying to explore how a Christian and secular worldview each approach the issue of Medical Assistance in Dying.
Articles referenced or that may be of interest:
- MAID expanding to include people with mental illness
- United Church holds a 'crossing over ceremony'
- Closing prayer (and others)
- An article outline some further dangers regarding Physician Assisted Suicide
Why is baptism required in order to participate in Holy Communion? In this episode, we talk through this question and try to respond to some of the objections that are often voiced against this practice.
In this episode, we talk about miracles. What defines a miracle from a secular standpoint, and how does that differ from a Christian perspective?
In this episode we talk about making the sign of the cross as part of our private devotion and public participation in the liturgical action of the church.
In this episode we talk about the Incarnation of Jesus Christ and try to wrestle with the union of humanity and divinity in one person.
In this episode we give an overview of the church calendar and then offer some reasons for why following the church calendar is beneficial (starting at 24:47).
In this episode we talk about the separation of the public sphere and the private sphere in secular society, and the latent belief in Naturalism that characterizes the metaphysical outlook of the public sphere.
As we begin our discussion about secularism we discuss the idea that we all have metaphysical assumptions, and that we are often unaware of what exactly those assumptions are.
Referenced:
- Cold-Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace
- Wired article on Google algorithms