Missionary District

Figures from Church History: Ignatius

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! 

On Non-Human Intelligence

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"
 
 

On Serving the Poor

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. 

On Holy Orders: Part II

Here we continue our discussion on Holy Orders, talking about how Apostolic Succession functions to preserve unity and express the gospel. 

On Holy Orders: Part I

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.

On the Validity of Baptism

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. 

On Infant Baptism: Part II

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.

On Infant Baptism: Part I

The first of two episodes discussing infant baptism. In this episode we discuss infant baptism in history, and infant baptism in scripture. 

On Baptism and Salvation

In this episode, we talk about baptism in general and about the relationship between baptism and salvation.

Secularism Series 6: Individualism

In this episode, we talk about individualism, and touch on the ancient 'beating the bounds' ritual, excommunication, and sola scriptura.