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Truth Still Matters (From the Heart of a Catholic)

Hubert Sanders, Jr. M.A.: Theology Instructor, Catholic

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Welcome to the Catholic podcast "Truth Still Matters" The human person is made for truth despite this "dictatorship of relativism" (Pope Benedict XVI) we breathe every day. This podcast exists in the stream of the New Evangelization championed by Pope John Paul the Great and continued with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Pope Francis. We will have the opportunity to learn and reflect on the timeless truths revealed by God and deposited in the Church. If you're looking for apologetics or theol ...
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Truth Still Matters is back with another episode focused on being opened to the Word of the Lord in the present moment! This show is taken from a talk I gave at Awaken Ministries where the mission is cultivating an experiential encounter with Jesus Christ. The night was filled praise and worship, which included singing and Exposition of the Blessed…
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The Blessed Virgin Mary is a game changer in the spiritual life! As Cristians, we benefit from spiritual gifts given to us personally as well from the gifts given to others. Catholics make a big deal about Mary because of the great things God has done for Mary. But here’s the thing….God did wonderful things for Mary and then turned around and gave …
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Can Christians believe in Santa?? What is more truthful between the idea of parents providing for their children vs. Santa? Our faith provides an insight into these questions that must be captured and passed on. No one is called to be an “adult” of God but a child!!! As Catholic Christians, a sense of “awe” of God must be preserved and sought after…
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There is a desire for happiness in every human heart. This episode takes a look at the very essence of happiness and how it can be attained. The nature of happiness is often confused with a certain kind of feeling. This podcast clears up that confusion and presents the essence of true beatitude! (Audio version of a video podcast available in iTunes…
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The “Rapture” is commonly believed in many Christian communities. Emotions of excitement and fear swirl around this commonly accepted doctrine, but does Jesus teach this? As Christians, we want to be faithful to what Jesus institutes and teaches. Please watch this episode of Truth Still Matters to discover what Jesus teaches about the Rapture as re…
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In its two-thousand-year history, the Catholic Church remains an unchanging yet developing entity. Since the church’s infancy, Catholic theologians have referenced the “deposit of faith,” which in early years referred to the written or orally revealed doctrines that formed the backbone of church teaching. Through the centuries, the definition came …
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The world will never be happy until one thing is realized. We have an insatiable desire that we try to fill with relationships, resources, and power. All of these fall immeasurable short, yet we still try these things while ignoring the one reality that will satisfy. What do we need to realize? How do we stay up in a down world? Watch the show for …
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Sacred Scripture is truly the soul of theology. The inspired word of God can be initially intimidating but do not be discouraged. The Bible is ultimately the Heavenly Father’s love letter written to us, His children. In order to truly experience this great gift, there are some principles that need to govern our approach to the Bible. The Sacred Scr…
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Come and explore the Catholic faith through a theology course offered by Eastern Catholic Re-Evangelization Center. Theology is simply faith seeking more understanding. This entire process is a gift which enables us to encounter Christ in a more direct and personal way. If you are a newcomer to the faith or a seasoned veteran, this course will be i…
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Thinking for oneself is exalted in the 21st century as it should be. Humans are made in the image and likeness of God and therefore should be thinking individuals. Unfortunately, this freedom of thought is often separated from an objective standard of truth. Truth is not created in the human mind but received in the mind as a gift from Truth, which…
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Authority is an unpopular word in today’s society. History has shown a great abuse of authority where poor innocent people suffer as a result. This has been tragic, but the abuse of authority must NEVER rule out the proper use of authority. We need authority in our lives, and this episode of Truth Still Matters explores the salvific nature of autho…
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Being spiritual but not religious is a status that is gaining a tremendous amount of traction in the world today. This vodcast takes a look at what is meant by this phrase. The show also analyzes underlying themes that may not always come to mind when the "spiritual but not religious" phrase is evoked. Should we be spiritual as opposed to religious…
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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament has literally changed my life. In this episode of Truth Still Matters, my special guest and I reflect on our experience of adoring Christ in the Eucharist. Spending time in an adoration chapel is the remedy for living a life of haste. We encounter Jesus in a very up close and personal way, which is absolutely nece…
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God uses the gift of poetry in Genesis to communicate why human beings are on this earth. Sooner or later everyone seeks the meaning of their lives. Happiness is sought after and often times not found. Where to find true happiness is communicated to us through the creation account in Genesis. The modern exegete must humble herself to see what God w…
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In its two-thousand-year history, the Catholic Church remains an unchanging yet developing entity. Since the church’s infancy, Catholic theologians have referenced the “deposit of faith,” which in early years referred to the written or orally revealed doctrines that formed the backbone of church teaching. Through the centuries, the definition came …
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To believe in God is the thinking person's position. Unfortunately, believers are not aware of what is actually meant behind the word "God". This term points to a Reality upon which everything depends. Acknowledging God's existence is not superstitious but the most reasonable stance. If you are looking for ways to address atheists and agnostics, th…
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Human beings are so messed up!!! We have been given everything and all we want to do is keep taking and taking and taking! Selfishness and pride have dug a hole for us so deep, that we cannot get out of it by our own strength. Jesus has excavated and given us new hope!!! Calvary shows us the love God has for us. This love event, Jesus' offering of …
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There is a miracle that happens at every Mass! It doesn't matter how bad the music is, how boring the homily is.....God is at work!!!! Alleluia!!! The bread and wine are changed into another substance, Jesus' Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. Transubstantiation will be the topic of this vodcast. This show is a kind of "part B" to TSM #27 on the Euch…
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The Crucified One was seen alive!!! Are you serious?? Yes, I'm serious. Let me see?!!! This is the Gospel message, Jesus died for sins and rose from death. Death is now conquered. Everything has been made anew now! The Resurrection is essential to the Christian faith. Without the Resurrection, everything falls apart in Christianity. Jesus is alive …
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Every human person is made for having direct access to the truth. Even before we learn to talk, we intuit reality, and this intuition never leaves us. Formal education is supposed to help our discursive reasoning that we might be able to articulate, in various means, what we "see" or intuit. Education in the 21st century must go beyond merely handi…
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What did Jesus do on the day He rose from the dead? He instituted the Sacrament of Penance, the normal way in which we can be restored to an intimate relationship with the Lord. This Sacrament goes under appreciated for many Catholics and is often challenged by non Catholics. This podcast takes time to explore the biblical roots of Confession , and…
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Lent is all about purification that our love for the Lord might deepened and animated by the Holy Spirit. Christianity should be a life changing encounter with Jesus which results in an adventure and not just behavior modification. The talk portion of this vodcast was originally aired on the Catholic Television Network of Detroit. It was truly a jo…
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Before the beginning of time, God had the Church in mind as the means through which He would reconcile humanity back to Himself. The Church is the seed of the Kingdom on earth. Jesus gave His Church four marks or signs that we might be able to discover her in the twenty first century. The four marks are One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic. These mar…
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One of the most misunderstood teachings of the Church is about the Pope. About eight years ago, I can remember working as an accountant in my cubicle and being challenged by a co-worker. Ave Maria Radio was on and some speaker mentioned the "Holy Father." My co-worker paused her work to comment on how she did not appreciate some man being called "H…
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God is with us! The world has been forever changed with the coming of the long awaited Messiah. As Steve Ray says, Jesus' coming was so prominent it struck time, dividing it into B.C. and A.D.! Where are we going and why are we here? These are the questions that have baffled everyone throughout human history. The Father sends the Son in order to an…
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At Christmas time as a theology instructor, I always get the question about the dating of Jesus' birth. This vodcast will deal with the year of Jesus' birth. Christ's identity will also be explored given that the dogma of the Incarnation is central to Christmas. Who Jesus is and what He is has been revealed in the deposit of faith, and as Christian…
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The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a truth revealed by God and defined by His Mystical Body, the Church. Often times, the Virginal Conception of Jesus gets labeled as the Immaculate Conception. The Immaculate Conception refers to Mary being conceived without any stain from Original Sin. Mary also remained sinless for the rest of her life…
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Have you ever been asked the question, “Are you born again?” Being born again is essential to being a Christian, but the phrase must be properly understood. Many Christians label being “born again” as an adult experience where a personal decision has been made for Christ. That personal decision is a must in any Christian’s life, but unfortunately t…
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Jesus Christ is the most influential and dominant person in world history. People often forget that Jesus was also a very controversial figure. The controversy came from a true understanding of his claims. Jesus claimed to be God! Today in the 21st century, Jesus is presented as a person that everyone loves even if they do not believe He is God. So…
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As Christians, we sometimes focus all of our attention on the New Testament given that Christ is explicitly revealed there. This one-sided approach to the Sacred Scripture does us a great disservice. St. Augustine, a north African Church Father, informs us that the New Testament is hidden in the Old and the Old Testament is revealed in the New. All…
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If God is all good and all-powerful, why is there still evil and suffering in the world? This question has stirred the minds of all human beings. This vodcast takes a look at this perennial question. During our exploration, we will grow in our understanding of Original Sin and authentic freedom. Hopefully, we will come realize that the answer to wh…
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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI spoke of this current Western culture as "dictatorship of relativism". When everything is reduced to an opinion or preference, our diginity as human beings is effectively lowered. As humans, we crave the truth and nothing else will satisfy. Every human person is made in the image of God destined to receive the Truth. We d…
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