Best Faith Clarke Podcasts (2024)

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Old Covenant Controversies: History—Did The Exodus Really Happen, and Does it Matter? 20:14

8h ago20:14

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In this episode, Cale explains the rise of the “Minimalists” who question the historicity of Old Covenant events like the Exodus and the conquest of the promised land. Do their ideas hold any water? What’s at stake if they’re right?By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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Old Covenant Controversies: Evolution (Part II) 19:43

3h ago19:43

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Cale looks at which elements of modern evolutionary theory are compatible with Scripture and Catholic doctrine, and which are not — which is a separate question from whether or not evolution is the best scientific explanation for human origins.By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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Old Covenant Controversies: Evolution 20:44

3h ago20:44

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Cale begins our new mini-series with a look at evolution. Is the Bible out of step with modern science? How should we understand the Creation narrative in Scripture? Learn how science and faith aren’t in conflict but complement one another.By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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The Biblical Roots of the Papacy (Part IX) 19:43

1d ago19:43

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Our series concludes with a look at the First Letter of Peter. Did Peter himself even write this? If so, does Peter really say that he’s “no big deal”, and that he has no more authority than any other apostle or bishop?By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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The Biblical Roots of the Papacy (Part VIII) 26:45

4d ago26:45

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St. Paul rebukes St. Peter. In public! Was Peter wrong? Yes. Does this mean the papacy, or papal infallibility, for that matter, isn’t true? Not a chance. Listen in to find out why!By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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The Biblical Roots of the Papacy (Part VII) 27:40

6d ago27:40

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St. Paul visits St. Peter for 15 days soon after his conversion. Why? Not only for Paul to get caught up on what Jesus’ earthly life was like, but to show deference and to submit to Pope Peter’s leadership of the Church.By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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The Biblical Roots of the Papacy (Part VI) 27:45

7d ago27:45

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The Acts of the Apostles, the Bible’s early Church history book, shows how St Peter was the undisputed leader of the early Church, and presided over the “Council of Jerusalem”.By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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The Biblical Roots of the Papacy (Part V) 27:46

8d ago27:46

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Jesus, Peter, and a net full of 153 fish. What does it mean? Plus: the poignant threefold restoration of Peter as chief shepherd over a charcoal fire. It’s John 21.By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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The Biblical Roots of the Papacy (Part IV) 27:45

9d ago27:45

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Jesus the Good Shepherd wants his Church as one flock, with one shepherd. The visible unity of the Catholic Church is a sign to the world of the truth of the Gospel. Truly, sometimes people “have to see it to believe it”.By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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The Biblical Roots of the Papacy (Part III) 27:30

12d ago27:30

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Explore Matthew 16 with Cale Clarke as he shows why Jesus picked Caesarea Philippi as the place to rename Simon as Peter (“The Rock”) and give him the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven.By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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The Biblical Roots of the Papacy (Part II) 27:43

13d ago27:43

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Did you know that Jesus’ teaching on the Papacy is prefigured in the Old Testament? Cale looks at the origins of the symbol of the keys, and how they unlock our understanding of the papal office.By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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The Biblical Roots of the Papacy 27:14

14d ago27:14

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In Part I of this miniseries, Cale looks at the role of Peter himself in the New Testament as leader among the Twelve.By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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Sacraments in Scripture (Part Four) 28:15

19d ago28:15

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Cale looks at the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick in Sacred Scripture. Who can receive this sacrament?By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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Sacraments in Scripture (Part Three) 28:15

19d ago28:15

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Cale looks at the sacrament of Holy Orders in both the Old Testament and the New Testament.By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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Sacraments in Scripture (Part Two) 28:15

23d ago28:15

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Cale looks at the sacrament of marriage in both the Old Testament and New Testament.By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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Sacraments in Scripture (Part One) 27:14

24d ago27:14

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In this episode, Cale looks at 4 of the 7 sacraments - Baptism, Confession, the Eucharist, and Confirmation - and where they are in the Bible.By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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Biblical Roots of the Rosary: The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth 27:45

25d ago27:45

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Cale looks at the Old Testament’s description of the queen mother in Israel and how Mary fulfills this role as the mother of Jesus. Who is the woman clothed with the sun in the Book of Revelation?By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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Biblical Roots of the Rosary: The Assumption of Mary 26:15

26d ago26:15

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Did the Catholic Church invent the doctrine of Mary being assumed body and soul into heaven, especially since it didn’t become doctrinal until 1950? What does the Assumption have to do with the immaculate conception? Cale looks at the biblical roots of this fourth glorious mystery of the rosary.By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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Biblical Roots of the Rosary: The Descent of the Holy Spirit 28:15

27d ago28:15

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Cale looks at the Old Testament roots of Pentecost and the parallels between God giving the law to the Israelites on Mt. Sinai and the descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost as described in the Acts of the Apostles. Cale also looks at how the giving of the Spirit reverses the curse from the Tower of Babel in the book of Genesis.…

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Biblical Roots of the Rosary: The Ascension 27:14

1M ago27:14

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Cale explains how the notion of Jesus floating away into the heavens is completely backward from the reality. He also looks at objections that Jesus ascended bodily into heaven. What does the ascension mean for your life?By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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Biblical Roots of the Rosary: The Resurrection 27:14

1M ago27:14

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The first glorious mystery. Cale looks at 5 facts that have to be accounted for regarding the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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Biblical Roots of the Rosary: The Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord 28:15

1M ago28:15

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What did crucifixion look like in the ancient world? Did Jesus die on the cross? Cale looks at multiple historical sources outside of the Bible that mention the death of Jesus on the cross. What does Christ’s death on the cross mean for us? Why did God suffer and die in the person of Jesus Christ?By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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Biblical Roots of the Rosary: The Carrying of the Cross 28:15

1M ago28:15

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What was the shape of the cross on which Jesus was crucified? Was it a “T” or “X” shaped cross? What is the “Alexamenos graffito”? Who is Simon of Cyrene and why did he get selected to carry the cross of Jesus?By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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Biblical Roots of the Rosary: Scourging at the Pillar & Crowning with Thorns 28:15

1M ago28:15

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What did a Roman flogging look like? Why was Jesus handed over in the first place? Who was really at the praetorium when Jesus was in front of Pilate? Cale continues to look at the biblical roots of the rosary by looking at two of the ‘sorrowful mysteries’ – the scourging at the pillar and the crowning of thorns.…

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Biblical Roots of the Rosary: The Agony in the Garden 28:15

1M ago28:15

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Cale looks at Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane: did he actually sweat blood? How could he be afraid if he is God? Cale also looks at Jesus’s nature, his acceptance of the Father’s will, and compares this to Adam in Eden.By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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Biblical Roots of the Rosary: The Institution of the Eucharist 27:00

1M ago27:00

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Cale looks at the Last Supper narrative in the Gospel of Luke alongside the ancient liturgy of the first Passover in the Book of Exodus. How was the Last Supper celebrated? ‘Do this in remembrance of me’ means more than recalling the event: it means making it present and participating in it. Cale breaks down what this means.…

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Biblical Roots of the Rosary: The Transfiguration 28:00

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St. John Paul II called the transfiguration the “mystery of light par excellence”. Cale looks at parallels between Moses in the Book of Exodus and Jesus on the mountain with Elijah and Moses in the Gospel of Matthew. Cale also looks at how to navigate the mountain top experiences we have and the times when we are walking in the valley.…

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Biblical Roots of the Rosary: The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God 28:15

1M ago28:15

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What is the definition for the ‘kingdom of God’? What do exorcisms have to do with the kingdom of God? Where is the sacrament of confession in the Bible? What is the ‘kingdom prayer’? Cale also looks at the meaning of the parable of the Sower.By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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Biblical Roots of the Rosary: The Wedding Feast at Cana 27:15

1M ago27:15

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Cale looks at the parallels between the Gospel of John and the Book of Genesis. What does it mean to say that Mary is the ‘New Eve’? Why does Jesus call Mary, ‘woman’? When does the ‘hour’ of Jesus actually come?By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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Biblical Roots of the Rosary: The Baptism of Jesus 27:45

2M ago27:45

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Cale looks at John Paul II’s rationale for introducing the mysteries of light. What are the biblical roots of the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River? Why did Jesus need to be baptized if he is sinless?By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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Biblical Roots of the Rosary: The Presentation & The Finding in the Temple 28:15

2M ago28:15

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Cale looks at Simeon’s prophecy in the Gospel of Luke. What is meant by Jesus being destined to cause the rising and fall of many? What does it mean that a sword will pierce Mary’s soul? Cale also looks at the prophetess Anna and the significance of her presence in the story.By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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Biblical Roots of the Rosary: The Nativity & The Presentation 28:15

2M ago28:15

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Cale looks at the unique infancy narrative in the Gospel of Luke and the titles of Jesus. What do ‘Lord’ and ‘Christ’ mean? Cale also looks at Mary and Joseph presenting Jesus in the Temple. Who are Simeon and Anna?By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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Biblical Roots of the Rosary: The Visitation 27:30

2M ago27:30

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Cale looks at the parallels between the account of Mary visiting Elizabeth in the Gospel of Luke and David dancing before the Ark in 2 Samuel 6. He also looks at what we call the ‘Magnificat’ alongside ‘Hannah’s song’ in 1 Samuel 2.By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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Biblical Roots of the Rosary: The Annunciation 27:30

2M ago27:30

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Cale looks at St. John Paul II’s Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae and three different crises in the world today that praying the rosary can combat. Cale also looks at the doctrine of the perpetual virginity of Mary. ROSARIUM VIRGINIS MARIAE https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/2002/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_20021016_ro…

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Carrying the Lord’s Name in Vain? 27:10

2M ago27:10

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Why do Catholics and Protestants have different versions of the 10 Commandments? What does it mean to not take the Lord’s name in vain? Should it instead be translated you shall not “carry” the Lord’s name in vain?By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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Historical Reliability of the Gospels 27:00

2M ago27:00

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Are the gospels historically reliable or do they contain contradictions that just can't be overcome? Cale looks at the question of the census at Jesus' birth. Was that historical?By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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Why are there Differences in the Gospels? 26:15

2M ago26:15

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Cale looks at the question: "Why are there Differences in the Gospels? Does this mean they are not historical?"By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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Why Are There Only Four Gospels 27:45

2M ago27:45

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Cale goes to the mailbag to tackle a question about the gospels and why there are only four in the bible. What does the Da Vinci Code say about the gospels? Could there really be 80 different gospels? Cale explains how the Da Vinci Code is fictional, and It feeds the idea of wanting a loophole from the teachings of Jesus Christ.…

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The 10 Beatitudes (Part 3) 26:15

2M ago26:15

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“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” Matthew 5:11-12. Cale talks about this Scripture passage, and how the command to “rejoice” is actually…

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The 10 Beatitudes (Part 2) 26:30

2M ago26:30

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Cale continues to unpack the meaning of the beatitudes found in Matthew’s Gospel. What does it mean to be pure in spirit? Plus, the Old Testament background that illuminates the meaning of the beatitudes.By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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The 10 Beatitudes (Part 1) 28:00

2M ago28:00

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Did you know that there are 10 beatitudes? Cale unpacks the ten beatitudes found in Matthew 5, explaining what they mean and how to live them out.By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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A Catholic Response to Mormonism (Part 8) 26:45

2M ago26:45

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Cale sits down with Kayla Richardson, a convert from Mormonism to Catholicism, who shares about her upbringing in a Mormon family and what led her to the Catholic Church.By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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A Catholic Response to Mormonism (Part 7) 28:15

2M ago28:15

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Cale looks at the origins of polygamy among early Mormons, including in the life of their founder, Joseph Smith, Jr.By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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A Catholic Response to Mormonism (Part 6) 27:45

2M ago27:45

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Celestial marriage? Do we remain married to our spouse in heaven? Cale looks at what Mormons believe about the afterlife, including Hell. What do the Scriptures actually say?By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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A Catholic Response to Mormonism (Part 5) 27:45

2M ago27:45

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What is the Mormon practice of baptism for the dead? What does the Catholic Church teach about baptism? Is it necessary for salvation? Cale looks at three different types of baptism.By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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A Catholic Response to Mormonism (pt. 4) 28:15

2M ago28:15

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Are Mormons Christians? Where do they believe Jesus Christ came from? Cale looks at how to refute the claim that God has a body.By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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A Catholic Response to Mormonism (Part 3) 27:30

2M ago27:30

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Who is Joseph Smith? How did the Book of Mormon originate? Cale looks at the sketchy history of the origins of the Mormon religion.By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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A Catholic Response to Mormonism (Part 2) 27:25

2M ago27:25

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What did the early Church Fathers teach about authority? Can there be any new divine public revelation? Cale also looks at failed prophecies of Joseph Smith.By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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A Catholic Response to Mormonism (Part 1) 27:45

2M ago27:45

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How did Mormonism originate? Who is Joseph Smith? Cale looks at two things NOT to mention when talking with a Mormon. What is the “great apostasy” and is there any truth to it?By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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A Catholic Response to Jehovah’s Witnesses (pt. 4) 28:05

2M ago28:05

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Cale looks at the failed prophecies of the Watch Tower Society. Is Jehovah a proper name for God? How can Jesus be God if there are verses in the Bible that say that the Father is greater than Jesus? What is an effective way to evangelize Jehovah’s Witnesses?By The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

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