Does the Catholic Church possess an infallible authority passed down from the apostles? Or does final authority belong to God’s Word? In part two of our Catholic/Protestant series we examine apostolic succession, papal infallibility, troubling moments in Church history, and the biblical case for Sola Scriptura.

News (2:30)

Earliest church roots (18:15)

Bishops, Elders and church offices (22:09)

Who has Authority? (25:50)

Impossible Hypothetical? (33:11)

Has the RCC ever been wrong? (36:31)

Dark Catholic history (37:48)

Perfect Standards (42:13)

Catholics and Protestants are the same (46:39)

Sola Scriptura (50:10)

Jesus and writing His words down (52:57)

The Bible’s just a document? (56:47)

Show Notes:

Francis Chan & Gavin Ortlund interview:

https://youtu.be/wNhqyRiIi9U?si=96PkZiiKm5aBHQzu

Trent Horn - Chatting with an Ex-Catholic (Michael Pagano) About Catholicism:

https://youtu.be/pDFz0qXZmn8?si=f3NS1wKKC4SYeaD_

Bryce Crawford – Trent Horn interview:

https://youtu.be/oNWseAsfcGM?si=Rti-R2BdABT3rlPS

Maybe God Podcast interview with Trent Horn:

https://youtu.be/Kv3Qq0FotEY?si=CMXmgoTO-D_YJIPP

Gavin Ortlund – Sola Scriptura

https://youtu.be/rpmcr7jOev4

Ai data center news - ABC News:

https://youtu.be/_E_LvmziGDo?si=V2poFeB0Y3HOiQqH

Cat Problem - WCAX Channel 3 News:

https://youtu.be/Wq8qLQEOCb8?si=5dQltuKrIr3TGvGv

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(4:50) News

(21:25) Topic intro

(31:00) Salvation and being Catholic

(35:40) Official Catholic Teaching vs Claims

(40:00) Denied the Eucharist

(43:50) Venerating Icons

(48:25) Accepting the Catechism

(50:25) One true church and Peter

(54:20) Matt 16 – Upon this rock

(56:43) Gates of Hell

Is the Catholic Church the one true Church established by Jesus Christ? In Part 1 of this series, we begin examining that claim by looking at Catholic teaching alongside Scripture.

We’ll discuss salvation and the Church, the Eucharist, the veneration of icons, and the Catholic claim of authority through Peter. We’ll also take a closer look at Jesus’ famous words in Matthew 16: “Upon this rock I will build my church.”

This isn’t about attacking Catholics or defending Protestantism at all costs. It’s about asking an important question honestly: What did Jesus mean by His Church, and where do we find it today?

Francis Chan & Gavin Ortlund interview:

https://youtu.be/wNhqyRiIi9U?si=96PkZiiKm5aBHQzu

Trent Horn - Chatting with an Ex-Catholic (Michael Pagano) About Catholicism:

https://youtu.be/pDFz0qXZmn8?si=f3NS1wKKC4SYeaD_

Bryce Crawford – Trent Horn interview:

https://youtu.be/oNWseAsfcGM?si=Rti-R2BdABT3rlPS

Maybe God Podcast interview with Trent Horn:

https://youtu.be/Kv3Qq0FotEY?si=CMXmgoTO-D_YJIPP

Gavin Ortlund – Sola Scriptura

https://youtu.be/rpmcr7jOev4

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News (4:20)

Topic (20:30)

Social media algorithms, political division, poor communication, and our own biases can quietly train us to see everyone outside our box as ignorant, unreasonable, or even the enemy. For Christians, that can lead to something far more dangerous than simply being wrong. Our love can begin to grow cold.

In this episode, Steve looks at three fascinating psychological tendencies and puts them alongside biblical examples. Before we write someone off as an idiot, maybe there’s a better question to ask: What if there’s something I don’t know?

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This one is just for fun folks. We haven't had any goofing off for over a month, so Steve brings on his friend Rob to recount an experience at a paranormal conference they attended many years back. This episode will officially bow us out of the paranormal topics in the most comedic way.

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Just a look at what's next and Steve shares recent adventures in New England!

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Today's episode explores the unique experience of a woman named Sarah and the disturbing events she endured as a child. To an outsider, her story may sound like yet another modern account of an alien-like encounter in a culture saturated with science fiction. But for Sarah, the experience was deeply traumatic, and the people she trusted most didn't know how to respond to something they simply didn't believe. This conversation highlights the importance of Christians being equipped to lovingly help those who believe they've encountered the demonic, recognizing that Scripture not only addresses these experiences but also offers the hope and authority found in Christ to overcome them.

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What happens when the darkness in your story begins before you're born?

In this episode, Steve sits down with a guest whose childhood was shaped by a grandmother deeply involved in witchcraft, voodoo, spell-casting, and occult practices. He believes those influences opened doors to a series of disturbing encounters that followed him from childhood into adulthood.

As the years passed, the experiences continued, forcing him to wrestle with questions about spiritual warfare, faith, fear, and the unseen world around us. He also shares alarming events he witnessed during his military service, including experiences from stateside missions during the COVID era that challenged his understanding of reality.

This is a powerful testimony about generational darkness, spiritual battles, and one man's search for truth amid experiences he could never fully explain.

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Recent headlines have pushed UFOs, aliens, and other unexplained phenomena into mainstream conversation. But how should Christians think about these topics? Are they simply modern mysteries, or do they point to a deeper spiritual reality?

In this episode, Steve lays the groundwork for an upcoming interview by exploring what the Bible says about the unseen realm, spiritual warfare, and the supernatural. He discusses the importance of balancing discernment with curiosity, avoiding both fear and obsession, and understanding why these conversations matter now more than ever.

Whether you're skeptical, fascinated, or somewhere in between, this episode provides a biblical framework for approaching one of the most talked-about subjects of our time.

News (3:49)

Topic (27:00)

Show notes:

Lakepoint Church – Josh Howerton's take on Aliens:

https://youtu.be/f0HovW8Vp3g?si=i9zZDkza57Z2IIiS

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