This week, Chet talks about a recent trip to Rome, Italy. He visited the main attractions, especially the Vatican. This trip made Chet want to learn more about the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of the Roman Catholic Church. He tries to boil some key topics down to keep the episode from running too long. he failed. However, Troy and Matt were engaged and providing some insight as well. If you've every wanted to hear three unschooled protestants discuss some things they have recently learned and if it ties off with Scripture, this is the episode for you!

 

The conversation then turns to the Top 3 "cultish" customs from popular religions. infant baptisms, mormon special underwear, wafers but not wine at mass, convent living, multiple partners, excommunicated from family, confession, requirements for giving money.

 

*Topics discussed:* 1. What's On Your Mind: Origins of the Roman Catholic Church 2. Top 3 "Cultish" customs from popular religions 3. A Good Word: Justified. Romans 3:28 *Links mentioned in this episode:* * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ * http://admiralspennant.com/

 

Constantine, Paul, Peter, Jesus, Pope, Empire, transubstantiation, papal infallibility, apostolic succession, council, baptism, sprinkle,