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Episode 90: Catholic and Protestant Talk About the Priesthood
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Today we talk about the Catholic ministerial priesthood in contrast to the Protestant view of the priesthood of all believers. Sources: https://files.lcms.org/dl/f/the-augsburg-confession https://web.stanford.edu/~jsabol/certainty/readings/Luther-ChristianNobility.pdf https://www.gotquestions.org/Jesus-High-Priest.html https://www.vatican.va/archiv…
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Episode 89: Catholic and Protestant Talk About the Rosary
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Today we talk about the history of the Rosary, what it is, other forms of prayer beads, and why Protestants don’t usually pray it. Sources: https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/culture/catholic-contributions/the-history-of-the-rosary.html https://www.mysteriesoftherosary.org/p/history-of-rosary.html https://www.amazon.com/Rosary-Prayer-That-Saved-L…
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Episode 88: Talking to a Catholic Priest about the Eucharist – An Interview with Fr. Michael Mehringer
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Today we are excited to be joined by Fr. Michael Mehringer, a Catholic priest at Queen of Apostles in Chicago. Fr. Michael worked as a chemist for five years before entering the seminary in 2017. In this episode, we ask him questions on the Catholic beliefs around the Eucharist and how they compare to various … Read More Read More…
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Episode 87: Why Are Our Bibles Different? A Protestant and Catholic Discuss Differences in the Canon
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Today we talk about whether or not the deuterocanonical books (or “apocrypha” as Protestants call them) should be included in the Bible! Jacque’s Sources: Protestantism’s Old Testament Problem | Catholic Answers Magazine Donut MUD Founder Story C v 002 (youtube.com) Why Catholic Bibles Are Bigger: Revised Second Edition: Gary Michuta: 9781683570516…
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Episode 86: Our Lady of Knock Marian Apparition
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Today we talk about the story of Our Lady of Knock in Ireland after Jacque visited the site! We go over the story of the apparition, what the witnesses saw, and questions about apparitions from a Protestant perspective. https://www.knockshrine.ie/history/ // Let’s Talk About it with Jacque and Megan is a podcast born … Read More Read More…
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Episode 85: A Lutheran Pastor Talks About The Lord’s Supper – Differences between Evangelicals, Catholics, and Lutherans with Bryan Wolfmeuller
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Today we are excited to be joined by Pastor Bryan Wolfmeuller, a Lutheran pastor in Texas and owner of the YouTube channel @PastorBryanWolfmueller where he discusses Lutheran doctrines and perspectives. In this episode, we ask him questions on the Lutheran beliefs around the Lord’s Supper and how they compare to evangelical and Catholic views. … Re…
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Episode 84: A Lutheran Pastor Talks About Baptism – Differences between Evangelicals, Catholics, and Lutherans on Baptism with Bryan Wolfmeuller
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Today we are excited to be joined by Pastor Bryan Wolfmeuller, a Lutheran pastor in Texas and owner of the YouTube channel @PastorBryanWolfmueller where he discusses Lutheran doctrines and perspectives. In this episode, we ask him questions on the Lutheran beliefs around baptism and how they compare to evangelical and Catholic views. Stay tuned for…
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Episode 83: Navigating an Inter-Denominational Marriage – An Interview with Della Bright
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What happens when a Catholic and a Protestant get married? Today we talk with Della Bright about her journey navigating an inter-denominational marriage with her husband after she decided to take her Protestant faith seriously and he decided to take his Catholic faith seriously. A few of the questions we asked Della: What tradition … Read More Read…
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Episode 82: A Catholic Visits a Lutheran Service
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We visited a Good Friday service at a Lutheran church and talk about it in this episode! Listen in to hear what Jacque (a Catholic) thought of it. Let’s Talk About it with Jacque and Megan is a podcast born from our friendship. We are two people with very different beliefs, yet a shared desire … Read More Read More…
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Episode 81: Easter…Pagan or Christian? Origins, traditions, and more!
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Is Easter truly a Christian holiday or does it have pagan roots? What are we celebrating on Easter? Where do our Easter traditions come from? Listen in as we discuss all this and more! Happy Easter! Sources: https://www.gotquestions.org/easter-origins.html https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/easter-symbols Let’s Talk About it with Jacque and Me…
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Episode 80: Why we both REJECT double predestination
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Today we talk about something both of us agree on…that we don’t believe the Calvinistic view of double predestination is Biblical. A few of the points we touch on in this episode: What is double predestination? Do all Calvinists hold to double predestination? Is double predestination Biblical? Why do we reject it? Helpful … Read More Read More…
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Episode 79: Converting to Catholicism with Guest Bryan Topham from Quest for Faith
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This week we are excited to talk to Bryan Topham from the channel @QuestforFaithwithBryan about his journey converting from Church of Christ to Catholicism. Bryan started his channel with the goal to explain the Catholic Faith from the perspective of a newcomer. Bryan’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@QuestforFaithwithBryan Let’s Talk About it wi…
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This week, Jacque asks Megan about her experience visiting two different Lutheran services for the first time. Let’s Talk About it with Jacque and Megan is a podcast born from our friendship. We are two people with very different beliefs, yet a shared desire to have understanding and unity! We love to have good … Read More Read More…
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Episode 77: Why Jacque is Catholic (and not Protestant)
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This week we chat about why Jacque is Catholic, what she loves most about the Catholic Church, and reasons why she won’t become Protestant. Is there a topic in this episode you’d like us to dig deeper into? Let us know in the comments! Sources: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/is-there-really-no-salvation-outside-the-catholic-church…
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Episode 76: Why Megan is Protestant (and not Catholic)
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This week we chat about why Megan is Protestant, things she loves about the Protestant tradition, and reasons why she won’t convert to Catholicism. Is there a topic in this episode you’d like us to dig deeper into? Let us know in the comments! Article on Anglican priesthood: https://northamanglican.com/the-protestant-problem-with-priesthood/#post-1…
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Episode 75: Discussing the Catholic Mass (Novus Ordo)
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Today we discuss the Novus Ordo mass! // Let’s Talk About it with Jacque and Megan is a podcast born from our friendship. We are two people with very different beliefs, yet a shared desire to have understanding and unity! We love to have good natured “Catholic vs. Protestant” conversations to bridge the gap between … Read More Read More…
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Episode 74: A Catholic & Protestant talk about Relics
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In this episode, we talk about the practice of venerating relics. What are relics? What are the different classifications of relics? What is the Catholic theology behind venerating relics? Do Protestants believe we shouldn’t venerate relics? Listen in as we discuss Catholic and Protestant perspectives on this! Jacque’s Sources: https://www.catholic…
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Episode 73: A Catholic & Protestant talk about Icons
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In this episode, we talk about the practice of venerating icons. Does religious imagery have a place in Christianity? Are Catholics wrong for venerating icons? Is veneration a form of worship? Listen in as we discuss Catholic and Protestant perspectives on this! Jacque’s Sources: Veneration of Images | Catholic Answers Encyclopedia “Catechism of Ch…
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Episode 72: A Catholic and Protestant talk about Purgatory and Indulgences
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What is the doctrine of Purgatory? Why don’t Protestants affirm this belief? Does Purgatory mean Christ’s sacrifice was not sufficient? Listen in as we discuss Catholic vs. Protestant perspectives on Purgatory! For the sake of a good-faith discussion, we’ll discuss the official teaching and belief of the Catholic Church, not the various abuses and …
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Episode 71: Finding Common Ground Between a Catholic and a Protestant? What We Can Agree On.
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Catholics & Protestants may disagree on a lot…and we’ve talked about many of those issues…but we also agree on a lot! The fundamentals of the Christian faith are in agreement between both of our traditions. Our video on our favorite things about each other’s faith tradition: https://youtu.be/iMlq4N9oRAE?si=q1z4zGYtZS4wSBth Truth Unites on Divine Si…
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Episode 70: Halloween: Pagan or Christian? The history, Catholic & Protestant perspectives, + our ghost story!
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Is Halloween a pagan or Christian holiday? Should Christians celebrate? We delve into this holiday and even tell you our own ghost story! // Our podcast was born from our friendship. We are two people with very different beliefs, yet a shared desire to have understanding and unity! We love to have good natured “Catholic … Read More Read More…
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Episode 69: The Cult of the Alpha Male: Andrew Tate and the Red-Pill Movement – An Interview with John Bloedel
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What is the red-pill movement? Why are Christian men looking up to people like Andrew Tate? How should the church respond? Today we talk to John Bloedel about the manosphere movement online and biblical masculinity. // John’s article on Andrew Tate: https://medium.com/@johnbloedel/andrew-tate-is-bad-christians-who-only-half-condemn-him-are-worse-31…
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Episode 68: A Catholic and Protestant talk about Justification
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Today we talk about the differences between Catholic and Protestant views of justification. // Jacque’s Source: Catechism of the Catholic Church – PART 3 SECTION 1 CHAPTER 3 ARTICLE 2 (scborromeo.org) Megan’s Source: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/the-doctrine-of-justification/By Jacque and Megan
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Episode 67: Maternity Housing, the good, the bad, and the beautiful – An Interview with Faith Cintron
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Today we are honored to talk with Faith Cintron about her work in maternity housing. Faith has worked in maternity homes for 12 years and currently runs two homes in the Chicago area. We talked with Faith about how she started in maternity housing, how she supports the moms physically, emotionally, and spiritually, challenges, victories, … Read Mor…
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Episode 66: A Catholic and Protestant Discuss Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal…Incorruptible Bodies?!
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Today we talk about the story behind the Miraculous Medal as well as incorruptible Saints. (Incorruptibility is the preservation of the body from normal decay after death.) More on Jacque’s pilgrimage to Lourdes: https://youtu.be/B_SgBN6vLN4?si=dS4YvkL4VIbJ4A30 Sources: Incorrupt bodies, saints and incorruptibility? Here’s what you need to know | C…
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Episode 65: Pro-Life Advocacy – An Interview with Sami Parker
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Today we are joined with Sami Parker, a Social Media Advocate at Live Action. Live Action is a pro-life organization dedicated to education on issues of abortion, family, and human rights. We talked with Sami about her work with Live Action, how she joined the pro-life movement, and online advocacy work. Although this is a … Read More Read More…
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Episode 64: Healing After a Breakup – post 4 months
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4 months after a major breakup…what are Jacque’s reflections, processing, and practical steps? If you’ve been through a breakup, whether it’s in the past or if you’re currently in the thick of it, we grieve with you. No matter the circumstances of your breakup, it will get better even if it feels impossible now. These … Read More Read More…
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Today we talk about Megan’s birth experience a year ago, how labor went, her unexpected c-section and her reflections as she has processed it. // Megan’s blog post: https://meganbloedel.medium.com/cecelias-birth-7c928ebe10a0 // Follow us on all the things! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacqueandmegan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacqu…
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Episode 62: I went to Lourdes! // Marian Apparitions & Miraculous Healings
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Tune in to hear about Jacque’s experience visiting Lourdes, the site of a Marian apparition, and our discussion on how apparitions and miracles are authenticated. “Between February 11th and July 16th 1858, Bernadette Soubirous, a 14-year-old peasant girl, experienced 18 apparitions of the Virgin Mary in the nearby Massabielle grotto. During the 9th…
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Episode 61: How we met and how to have ecumenical friendships
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Take a trip down memory lane with us as we reminisce on how we met and became friends and reflect on practical tips on having ecumenical friendships. Jacque is currently on a pilgrimage to Lourdes. If you have any prayer requests or intentions, drop a comment and she will pray for you there! Follow us … Read More Read More…
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Episode 60: A Catholic and a Protestant talk about praying to Saints
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Is it biblical to pray to saints or to Mary? Does it benefit or hinder our spiritual life? Listen in as we discuss the Catholic (Jacque) and Protestant (Megan) perspectives on asking saints for intercession. Speaking of intercession, Jacque is going on a pilgrimage to Lourdes. If you have any prayer requests or intentions, drop … Read More Read Mor…
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Episode 59: Toxic mom culture, harmful dating advice…oh my!
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In this week’s episode, Jacque and Megan discuss the dangers of “social media advice,” especially when it pertains to motherhood and dating. Should we be taking advice from social media influencers? When does it become harmful? How can we protect ourselves from unhelpful and even harmful advice online? Tune in and let us know what … Read More Read …
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Episode 58: Leaving the Wrong Relationship and Stepping Out in Faith – An Interview with Maria Gari
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How do you find the courage to leave a relationship you know is wrong and step out in faith that God has something better planned? We are so grateful to talk to Maria Gari (@runningmyselftogether) about her experience ending a long-term relationship. A few questions we ask Maria: How did you find the courage to … Read More Read More…
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Episode 57: Why it’s good to fail, St. Thérèse’s Little Way, and God’s Mercy
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Lent can bring feelings of failure…and we want to talk about it! How should we feel towards failure in our spiritual life? Can it actually be good for us? Fr. Mike Schmitz on St. Terese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHYO4qW47x0&t=1s St. Mark Ji Tianxiang: https://aleteia.org/2017/07/06/he-was-an-opium-addict-who-couldnt-receive-the-sacraments-bu…
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Episode 56: Navigating Divorce as a Christian – A Conversation with Lauren Juarez
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We had the pleasure of speaking with Lauren Juarez about her experiences navigating divorce as a Christian at 21 years old. Lauren Juarez is a digital creator and freelancer who discusses sustainability, slow living, and personal topics such as faith and her divorce story across her platforms. Lauren’s full divorce story: https://www.youtube.com/wa…
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Episode 55: A Catholic and a Protestant talk about Confession
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As requested, we sat down to talk about our different views on confession! We address what confession is, the Catholic theology behind it, personal experiences, and the Protestant outlook on the topic. Listen to our episode on baptism with Dr. Ortlund: https://pod.fo/e/16df29 Listen to our episode with Trent Horn: https://pod.fo/e/16df1f Listen to …
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Episode 54: What’s Your Attachment Style and Why Does It Matter? A Conversation with Dr. Matthew Breuninger
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In this episode we interview Dr. Matthew Breuninger on attachment styles. Dr. Breuninger talks about: What are the different attachment styles? What forms our attachment style? Why is it important to know our own attachment style? What areas of our lives does our attachment style most affect? Does our attachment style affect our relationship with ……
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Episode 53: The Messiness and Beauty of Fertility Awareness and Natural Family Planning (NFP) – A Conversation with Emily Frase
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Birth control, cycle tracking, NFP, unplanned pregnancies…let’s talk about it! Emily Frase is the face behind the Total W(h)ine blog and Instagram page, a place where Catholics can talk about the hard stuff of living out a faithful expression of sex and marriage, with straight up honesty, zero judgment, and a healthy dose of … Read More Read More…
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Episode 52: Weight Gain & Body Image
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Let’s talk about weight gain, body image, disordered eating…and our own experience and journey. Follow us on all the things! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacqueandmegan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacqueandmeganpodcast Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jacqueandmegan/videos Contact us: jacqueandmegan@gmail.com Join our …
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Episode 51: Women DO Struggle with Sexual Addiction: A Conversation with Rachael Killackey
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In this episode, we are honored to speak with Rachael Killackey about the struggles with pornography, masturbation, and sexual addiction for women. Rachael Killackey is the founder and executive director of Magdala ministries, a space where women can find hope, healing, and freedom alongside each other from sexual addiction. Rachael earned her bach…
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Episode 50 – How’s Our Mental Health? An Update
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One of the very first episodes we ever did was on anxiety. This was something we bonded over early on in our friendship, our willingness to be vulnerable about our mental health struggles. It’s been over two years now…so how are we doing? TW: This episode mentions mental health struggles including anxiety, depression, harmful thoughts, … Read More …
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Episode 49: Social Media Influencers, “Caption Advice,” & Paraspiritualism
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It’s been a bit but we’re back with the start of season 4! This episode we talk about social media influencers, Christians with platforms, social media advice, paraspiritualism, and more.By Jacque and Megan
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Episode 48: Are you wasting your life? Vocation, Calling, and God’s Will
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Do you ever wonder if you are following God’s call on your life? Do you feel pressure to reach your vocation? Are you struggling with feeling called to marriage, parenthood, etc. but are still single? Have you had people pressure you into considering religious life even when you have discerned that is not God’s will? … Read More Read More…
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Episode 47: Navigating Church Hurt – A Conversation with Derek Perdue
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We have a very special guest for this episode – Megan’s dad! In this episode, Derek Perdue talks about his experiences with hurt in churches and how someone can navigate church hurt. TW: This episodes discusses elements of abuse. A few questions discussed in this episode: What is “church hurt”? Are many cases of “church … Read More Read More…
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Episode 46 – A Catholic and a Protestant Visit An Orthodox Church
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For this episode, we did something a little different…we visited a Greek Orthodox Church! Listen in to hear our thoughts, reflections, and different experiences.By Jacque and Megan
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Episode 45: Our Favorite Things About Catholicism & Protestantism
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We’ve done several episodes “arguing” the differences between our expressions of Christianity, but what about what we appreciate about the other? What does Jacque (a Catholic) like about Protestants and what does Megan (a Protestant) like about Catholics? In this episode, Jacque shares five things she appreciates about Protestantism and Megan share…
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Episode 44: A Catholic and Protestant Discuss Our Lady of Guadalupe, Juan Diego, and MORE
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Who are Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego? Why is there such a devotion surrounding this Marian apparition? What to Protestants think about Catholics who are devoted to Mary? In this informal episode, listen to Jacque and Megan discuss the story of Juan Diego, Megan’s Protestant responses, and Jacque’s Catholic reflections. 1:47.130 Who … Re…
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Episode 43: How to get rid of shame in your life – A Conversation with Danielle Kelly
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Today we are joined by the lovely Danielle Kelly to talk about how you can get rid of shame. Danielle is a certified professional life coach and host of the Unashamed and Free Podcast where she talks about journeying out of shame and into freedom. She also leads women’s ministry at her church, Chicago West … Read More Read More…
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Episode 42: On Forgiveness – What it is, What it isn’t, and Why You Should Do it
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What is forgiveness? Should we forgive and forget? In this episode, we talk about what forgiveness isn’t, what it is, and why we do it. We also talk about how true forgiveness brings healing and redemption. Resources: Forgiveness: What it is (podcast: The Place We Find Ourselves) Forgiveness: What it’s not (podcast: The Place We … Read More Read Mo…
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Episode 41: Updated Reflections on Healing
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In our first season, we talked about healing in episode 5 (The Path of Healing is the Valley of Death). Now, a year later, we want to revisit the topic of healing and give some updated reflections. Jacque recently attended a healing retreat with the John Paul II Healing Center and will be sharing her … Read More Read More…
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