Considering Catholicism (A Catholic Podcast)

#26: What Happened to Catholicism in America Over the Last 50 Years? Part 1

Over the last half century, the Catholic Church in America has shrunk and Catholicism has lost influence. Why? Part 1 of a two-part episode.

#25: Are Catholics Really Christians?

Greg's Protestant friend Ed brings up all the arguments that he's heard that Catholicism isn't real Christianity.

#24:Worldviews: Plastic Modernity

This installment of the Worldviews series asks whether we can make our lives, and our world, anything we want it to be through the power of technology.

#23: Why Do Catholics Have ”Cathedrals?”

What makes cathedrals special? And how do they fit into the life of the Catholic Church?

#22: Explaining the Saints to a Protestant

Is Catholic devotion to the saints pagan idolatry? Greg and his Protestant friend Ed talk about the saints.

#21: Explaining Confession to a Protestant

Greg and his Protestant friend Ed talk about the sacrament of confession and reconciliation.

#20: From Belize to Grand Rapids to New York City: Fr. René Constanza

A conversation with the new president of the Paulist Fathers, Father René Constanza, about his journey of faith and the Paulist mission of evangelization and culture to the people of North America.

#19: Worldviews: Moralistic Therapeutic Deism

This second installment in the Worldviews series examines a "nice" God whose primary purpose is to make you happy, on your terms.

#18: Church Music: Catholic vs. Protestant (Part 2)

What are some of the practical challenges that church musicians face when planning and leading worship in their congregations? In this second part of the conversation between Ed and Audrey, they talk about volunteers, expectations, and generations. For the first part of the conversation, see Episode 17 in the podcast library.

#17: Church Music: Catholic vs. Protestant (Part 1)

How and why is the music different in Catholic and Protestant churches? Part 1 of a conversation with two experienced professionals, one from each tradition. Ed Schief, representing Evangelical Protestantism and Audrey Thomas, representing Catholicism.