Considering Catholicism

A Protestant Asks, ”Are Catholics Trying to Earn Their Way Into Heaven?” (#12)

My Protestant friend Ed and I talk about the difference between salvation and sanctification, and how our Catholic good works aren't intended to save us, but they are intended to make us stronger.

The Courageous Calling of Catholic Parents (#11)

I sat down with a member of the millennial generation, Cory Lakatos, to talk about the vocation of Catholic parenthood in 21st century America, and the choices, costs, and even criticism that can come with it.

Field Trip to Detroit (#10)

In March 2022, podcast host Greg will be leading a field trip to Catholic holy sites in Detroit (through the Lakeshore Academy for the New Evangelization). This bonus episode is a preview of three locations: The Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, and the Solanus Casey Center. Learn more at https://www.lanecatholic.org/

Answering Protestant Questions (#9)

The second "Church Chat with Greg and Ed" explores Protestant vs. Catholic prayer, the sacraments as means of grace, confession, Purgatory, and whether "Love Wins." Also, why Protestantism is like a nutrition shake while Catholicism is a trip to the supermarket.

A Conversation with My Protestant Friend (#8)

My friend Ed is considering Catholicism, and lately we've been getting together to talk about the Church. He gave permission for me to record our conversations so that curious non-Catholics to learn what he is learning, and Catholics could listen and learn how to have an evangelistic conversation. I don't know what Ed will ultimately decide, but these "Church Chats with Greg and Ed" are evangelization in action, in real-time.

From Chief of Police to Catholic Priest (#7)

Father Mike Cilibraise's journey is about more than just a career change from law enforcement to ministry, it is a story of how God brought him back to faith and into the life of the Church.

Are the Ukrainians Fighting a ”Just War?” (#6)

The Catholic moral teaching on warfare, applied it to the current conflict in the Ukraine. Why aren't the pope and bishops aren't declaring the Ukrainian resistance a "just war" and asking us to pray for their victory.

Bells, a Boy, and Becoming Catholic (#5)

A conversation with Carla Niziolek, Director of the Lakeshore Academy for the New Evangelization and creator of LANE Kids, about how and why she became Catholic and the journey faith into the Church. Prayer: The Hail Mary.