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CatholicismRocksConnecting CatholicsAmy Brooks joins William Hemsworth to discuss how Catholics can help each other in business and faith.
2024-08-2523 minCatholicismRocksGlimmers of GraceToday William Hemsworth interviews author Faith Hakesley about her book Glimmers of Grace
2024-08-0217 minCatholicismRocksWhat Purgatory is and is notCatholic Answers apologist and author, Karlo Broussard, joins me for today's program. We discuss his new book "Purgatory Is For Real: Good News About The Afterlife For Those Who Aren't Perfect Yet". Karlo discusses what Purgatory is and is not, aspects of Purgatory in other religions, aspects within Protestantism, and evidence from the early church. Karlo gives us enlightening information about this often misunderstood doctrine of the church.
2024-07-2329 minCatholicismRocksThe Power of Praying the PsalmsEngaging with these timeless, sacred songs is not just an affirmation of our faith but also a practice that gives our lives a sense of ritual. When we recite the psalms, we are enacting what our forebears did millennia ago: looking for a pathway through a given situation, emotional or physical, and using the words to try to reach a clear and comprehensible place. There is nothing new under the sun, the philosopher says; there is nothing new in this unfathomable ocean of the human condition that the 150 songs in the Book of Psalms don't address.
2024-06-2107 minCatholicismRocksTypology In The BibleTypology is the study of how various things in the Old Testament prefigured what was later fulfilled in the New Testament. And these “things” we call types (from the Greek typos). Typology helps us understand many thigs in scripture. In today's episode patner/director of CatholicismRocks, William Hemsworth, discusses some of those.
2024-06-1010 minCatholicismRocksThe Leadership of St. PaulPartner/director William Hemsworth dives into scripture to discuss what St. Paul can teach us about leadership.
2024-06-0522 minCatholicismRocksJesus And The Woman At The WellOne thing that is certain is that this interaction is pivotal in the ministry of Jesus. He was interacting with a woman that was at a well alone, he was in Samaria, a theological discussion about proper worship breaks out, and lastly, we have one of the most clear declarations that Jesus makes about his identity. Through it all our Lord puts aside the various prejudices of the day to show love, mercy, and the blueprint on how to evangelize.
2024-05-2923 minCatholicismRocks"Doubting Thomas" Gets A Bad Wrap Thomas has a bad reputation for not initially believing the resurrection, but he showed leadership and commitment far before the other eleven disciples did. What would the other apostles do if they were in his position?
2024-05-0215 minCatholicismRocksHow I Became A Freemason, and why I leftOn today's show partner.director of CatholicismRocks, William Hemsworth, plays an interview he was part of with Gary Michuta. This episode aired on March 26, 2020 on Virgin Most Powerful Radio. William discusses how he became a Freemason and why he left.
2024-04-211h 00CatholicismRocksThe Best Argument For God with Pat FlynnPartner/Director William Hemsworth recently sat down philosopher.Apologist Pat Flynn about his new book by Sophia Press titled The Best Argument For God. In this interview pat discusses his own journey from naturalism to theism. We also discuss the conspiracy of naturalism, the problem of evil, and much more. I highly recommend you check this book out and add it to your apologetics library. Check out the book at https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-best-argument-for-god/.About Pat FlynnPat Flynn is a writer, philosopher, podcaster, and speaker living in Wisconsin with his wife, five children...
2024-04-1326 minCatholicismRocksThe Role of Apostolic Succession In The Arian Crisis It is very tempting to look at the Arian controversy and think that it is a thing of the past. To do so would be irresponsible from a theological and historical perspective. The denying of the divinity of Christ is still something that is an issue among those who call themselves Christians. Jehovah’s Witnesses and Mormons have a view of Christ that is contrary to scripture and to the tradition of the Church. What would Christianity be like today if the bishops in Alexandria and Nicea not exercised the authority given to them by apostolic succession?
2024-04-0819 minCatholicismRocksThree Proofs For The Resurrection That Anyone Can UnderstandThe resurrection is so important that St. Paul tells us that if it did not happen that we are still dead in sin (1 Corinthians 15:17). Sometimes there is some apprehension when the resurrection is discussed because we feel a burden of proof, but the evidence for it is out there. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but three proofs for the resurrection of Christ
2024-04-0207 minCatholicismRocksEvangelizing on Roblox With MetaSaintOur Lord gave us the command to evangelize, and in this everchanging world there are mnay ways to do it. Augie Angrisano from ICON Ministry joins us today to discuss a new game they devloped for the Roblox platform called MetaSaint. It is an amazing idea and a way to reach the 70 million 12-15 year olds with the Gospel.To learn more about the game check out https://www.metasaint.com/.
2024-03-2417 minCatholicismRocksDefending Life With Guest Bernadette SmythToday's guest has been am activist in the prolife movement for over 27 years. She has given speeches and attended prolife marches all around the world. Bernadette is the founder of Precious Life, which is the largest prolife organization in Nortern Ireland. She also runs a crisis pregnancy center in Belfast. In this episode Bernadette shares her faith, how she got involved in the prolife movement, and how we can all be involved in the fight for life.Check out the Precious Life website at https://preciouslife.com/
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The Uncensored CatholicShow 130: Petition to Excommunicate Biden, The Anglican Church is not Catholic and the 9th Article of the CreedPetition: https://lifepetitions.com/petition/urge-u-s-bishops-to-publicly-excommunicate-joe-bidenNINTH ARTICLE OF THE CEEED : THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ITS INSTITUTION.The Catholic Church is a visible institution, founded by Christ, in which men are trained for heaven.The Church prepares man for heaven by carrying out the threefold office which Christ conferred upon her; the office of teacher, of priest, and of shepherd.The Lord and King of the Church is Christ.The Catholic Church consists of a teaching and a hearing body. To the former belong the Pope, bishops, and priests...
2024-03-1128 minCatholicismRocksUnderstanding the titles for Mary with guest Steve RayHave you ever wondered about the meaning of some of the titles for Mary? Author, apologist, and speaker Steve Ray joins us today to discuss some of these titles. We discuss the titles Mother of God, Queen of Heaven, Seat of Wisdom, and New Eve. There are many more and we will do future shows about it. Steve also did a talk in Ephesus about Mary that you can watch at https://youtu.be/1CHTZL4m014. Visit Steve's website www.catholicconvert.com to listen to talks, check out his books, and go with him on pilgrimage.
2024-03-1138 minThe Uncensored CatholicShow 129: The Holy Ghost as Guide of the ChurchThe Holy Ghost maintains and guides the Catholic Church.The Holy Spirit secures the Catholic Church from de struction (Matt. xvi. 18), and preserves it from error (John xiv. 16).The Holy Ghost supports the rulers of the Church in the duties of their office (Acts xx. 28), and especially the Vicar of Christ, the Pope.The Holy Ghost raises up in times of danger for the Church able champions of her cause.The Holy Ghost is the cause that there are so many saints in the Church in all ages.APPARITIONS OF THE HOLY GHOST.The Holy Ghost...
2024-03-0417 minCatholicismRocksBiblical Support For Sacred TraditionEvangelist Ed Graveline discusses the biblical support for Sacred Tradition.
2024-03-021h 01CatholicismRocksLooking At The Four Marks Of The Catholic ChurchIn today's episode CatholicismRocks partner/director looks at the four marks of the church and what they mean for us.Learn more about us at catholicismrock.comSupport us at www.buymeacoffee.com/CRInc
2024-02-2515 minThe Uncensored CatholicShow 128: Gifts of The Holy SpiritThe Seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost and the ExtraordinaryGraces.The Holy Ghost gives to all who have sanctifying grace the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, that is, seven virtues of the soul, by which it easily responds to His light and inspirations.The Holy Ghost gives to many graces of a rarer kind; for instance, the gift of tongues, of miracles, of prophecy, of dis cernment of spirits, of visions, of ecstasies, etc.The gifts of the Holy Spirit were conspicuous in a special degree in Jesus Christ (Acts x. 38), His holy Mother, the...
2024-02-2027 minThe Uncensored CatholicShow 127: Sanctifying GraceSanctifying Grace.When the sinner co-operates with actual grace, the Holy Ghost enters his soul and confers on it a brightness and beauty which claim the friendship of God. This indwelling beauty of the soul is due to the presence of the Holy Spirit and is called " sanctifying grace."Usually, however, the Holy Spirit makes His entry on the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism or Penance.When the Holy Spirit enters into us, He brings with Him a new spiritual life.Sanctifying grace is secured and increased by doing good works and using the means of...
2024-02-1941 minCatholicismRocksThe Eucharist Throughout Scripture With Steve RayI am honored to once again have Steve Ray join me to discuss a very important topic. Today's show is all about the Eucharist. Steve takes us on a journey from his time as a Baptist and what he thought of the eucharist and how his views started to change. In doing so he discusses the foreshadowing of the Eucharist that appear in different parts of the Old Testament. He then discusses the Last supper narratives and John 6 in great detail. If you want to know more about the Eucharist then this is the show for you.
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The William Hemsworth ShowWilliam Hemsworth Discusses The Bible Catholic NetworkI had the honor of being interviewed by John Benko of the 4 Persons network. We discussed the Bible Catholic Network and CatholicismRocks.
2024-02-1750 minThe Uncensored CatholicShow 126: The Holy SpiritEIGHTH AETICLE OF THE CREED : THE HOLY GHOST.THE GRACE OF THE HOLY GHOST IS NECESSARY TO US.The Holy Ghost is the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity, and is therefore God Himself.The Holy Ghost dispenses the graces which Christ merited by the sacrifice of the cross.Hence the assistance of the Holy Ghost is absolutely neceisary for salvation.ACTION OF THE HOLY GHOST.The Holy Ghost influences our lives by enlightening the mind and strengthening the will. Such passing influence of the Holy Spirit is called " actual grace."The...
2024-02-1427 minThe Uncensored CatholicShow 125: Jesus Christ is our LordWe call Christ " Our Lord " because He is our Creator, Redeemer, Lawgiver, Teacher, and Judge.Read about my new book: https://judsonc.substack.com/p/announcing-my-new-bookMy substack newsletter for The Uncensored Catholic is: https://judsonc.substack.com/Join our Catholic forums at CatholicsmRocks.org https://www.catholicismrocks.com/forumMissio Dei's site is: https://www.missiodeicatholic.org/Confirmation, an Autobiography of Faithhttps://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2023/05/confirmation-autobiography-of-faith.htmlAvailable in paperback on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C47Q1JNK...
2024-02-1337 minThe Uncensored CatholicShow 124: Jesus Christ is Son of God and is God HimselfJesus Christ is the Son of God.Jesus Christ solemnly declared before the high priest that He was the Son of God (Matt. xxvi. 64).God the Father called Jesus Christ His Son on the occasion of His baptism in the Jordan and of the transfiguration on Mount Thabor (Matt. iii. 17; xvii. 5).Jesus Christ is God Himself.That Jesus Christ is God we learn from His own words and from those of His apostles.That Jesus Christ is God we conclude from His miracles and prophecies.That Jesus Christ is God we conclude from the elevation of His...
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THE 4 PERSONS SHOWYes...Christ Is Present In The EucharistIn this episode of CatholicismRocks, partner/director William Hemsworth looks at the teaching of the Eucharist. William looks at scripture, the catechism, and the church fathers to break down what the church really believes about the Eucharist and to challenge Protestant objections.Check out our website at www.catholicismRocks.com for great resources.
2024-02-1133 minCatholicismRocksYes...Christ Is Present In The Eucharist.In this episode of CatholicismRocks, partner/director William Hemsworth looks at the teaching of the Eucharist. William looks at scripture, the catechism, and the church fathers to break down what the church really believes about the Eucharist and to challenge Protestant objections.Check out our website at www.catholicismRocks.com for great resources.
2024-02-1133 minThe Uncensored CatholicShow 123: What Truths follow from the Mystery of the Redemption?In this episode we continue to discuss Jesus.What Truths follow from the Mystery of the Redemption?Christ is true God and true man; hence we call Him the God-man.In Christ there are two natures, human and divine, which despite their intimate union are quite distinct.In Christ there is only one person, and that person is divine.Read about my new book: https://judsonc.substack.com/p/announcing-my-new-bookMy substack newsletter for The Uncensored Catholic is: https://judsonc.substack.com/Join our Catholic forums at CatholicsmRocks.org https://www...
2024-02-0524 minCatholicismRocksThe Importance of the Liturgy with David L. GrayAuthor and theologian David L. Gray joins me for a discussion on the liturgy. In this interview we discus the various parts of the Mass and the meaning behind them. We discuss how to prepare ourselves for the Liturgy, and what to do if we are not finding meaning in it. It is a very informative interview and you will come away from it with a deeper appreciation and love for the Mass. #davidlgray #liturgy #catholic If you have not already, consider subscribing to David's Youtube channel @thesaintdominicsmedia Check out David's website at www.davidlgray.info Checkout the book th...
2024-02-0442 minThe Uncensored CatholicShow 122: The Person of the RedeemerIn this episode we continue to discuss Jesus.THE PERSON OF THE REDEEMERThe Incarnation of the Son of God.The second divine person became man in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary by the action of the Holy Ghost at the moment of the Annunciation.The Father of Jesus is therefore God the Father in heaven; Joseph, the spouse of Mary, is only the foster-father of Jesus.The Incarnation of the Son of God is a mystery which we cannot understand, but only admire and honor.The Incarnation of the Son of God...
2024-01-3131 minThe Uncensored CatholicShow 121: Exaltation of ChristIn this episode we continue to discuss Jesus.The Exaltation of ChristImmediately after the death of Christ His soul went down in triumph into the place where the souls of those justified under the Old Law were detained (Fourth Council of Lateran).On Easter Sunday before sunrise Christ rose glorious from the tomb by His own almighty power.Forty days after His resurrection Our Lord ascended into heaven from the Mount of Olives, and now sits at the right hand of God the Father.On the tenth day after His ascending into heaven Christ sent down...
2024-01-3026 minThe Uncensored CatholicShow 120: The Suffering of ChristIn this episode we continue to discuss Jesus.The Suffering of Christ.On the Sunday preceding the feast of Easter Christ made a solemn entry into Jerusalem and taught in the Temple during the days following.On Holy Thursday evening Christ ate the Pasch with His disciples, instituted the Blessed Sacrament, and then went out to the Mount of Olives, where He suffered His agony and bloody sweat.On Good Friday at noon, Christ was nailed to the cross on the hill of Calvary, just outside Jerusalem, and died on the cross about three o'clock.During Easter...
2024-01-2927 minCatholicismRocksThe Founder SpeaksWe will address comments by Catholicism Rocks founder Sean Murray. As you know, Catholicism Rocks has some 50,000 members on Facebook and we are striving to help people understand the faith.
2024-01-291h 02THE 4 PERSONS SHOWWhat does the Catholic church Teach about Abortion?My body my choice is a term we hear a lot, and some within the church do so without knowibg what the church teaches about the topic. CatholicismRocks partner/director dives into this topic and discusses what the church truly teaches on this topic.
2024-01-2823 minCatholicismRocksWhat is the Catholic Church Teaching on Abortion?My body my choice is a term we hear a lot, and some within the church do so without knowing what the church teaches about the topic. CatholicismRocks partner/director dives into this topic and discusses what the church truly teaches on this topic.Learn more about us at catholicismrock.comSupport us at www.buymeacoffee.com/CRInc
2024-01-2723 minThe Uncensored CatholicShow 119: The Public Life of ChristIn this episode we continue to discuss Jesus.The Public Life of Christ.When Christ was thirty years old, He was baptized by John in the Jordan (Matt. iii. 13), and fasted forty days in the desert, where He was tempted by the devil (Matt. iv.).Christ taught for about three and a half years, gathered some seventy-two disciples, and from these chose twelve apostles.Christ proved His divine mission and the truth of His, doc trine by many miracles, by His knowledge of all things, and by the holiness of His life.Read...
2024-01-2328 minThe Uncensored CatholicShow 118: Jesus The Redeemer, part 4, JESUS OF NAZARETH IS THE REDEEMER OR CHRISTIn this episode we continue to discuss Jesus.JESUS OF NAZARETH IS THE REDEEMER OR CHRISTJesus of Nazareth is the Redeemer, because all the proph ecies have their fulfilment in Him,Jesus of Nazareth is the Messias, because the kingdom founded by Him on earth has been enduring.Jesus Himself claimed the name of Redeemer.The angels announced Him as the Redeemer.THE LIFE OF CHRISTChrist was born of the Blessed Virgin Mary in a stable at BethlehemRead about my new book: https://judsonc.substack.com...
2024-01-1828 minThe Uncensored CatholicShow 117: Jesus The Redeemer, part 3, THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE REDEEMERIn this episode we continue to discuss Jesus.THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE REDEEMERThe Redeemer lived some nineteen hundred years ago and remained thirty-three years on the earth. (written in 1890)The work of the Redeemer was confined for the most part to Palestine.Read about my new book: https://judsonc.substack.com/p/announcing-my-new-bookMy substack newsletter for The Uncensored Catholic is: https://judsonc.substack.com/Join our Catholic forums at CatholicsmRocks.org https://www.catholicismrocks.com/forumMissio Dei's site is: https://www.missiodeicatholic.org/
2024-01-1737 minThe Uncensored CatholicShow 116: Jesus The Redeemer, part 2In this episode we continue to discuss Jesus.PREPARATION OF MANKIND FOR THE REDEEMER.God chose for Himself a special nation, and prepared it for the coming of a Redeemer; this chosen people was the seed of Abraham, usually called by the name of Israelites, or Jews.The other nations of the earth were prepared for the coming of the Redeemer by contact with the chosen people, or by the in fluence of exceptionally gifted men, or by other extraordinary methods.Before the arrival of the Redeemer God permitted that man kind should experience the deepest misery...
2024-01-1634 minThe Uncensored CatholicShow 115: Jesus Christ, part 1In this episode we begin to discuss Jesus.1. THE REDEMPTIONOur Lord Jesus Christ, Our Redeemer, has freed us from the evil consequences of sin.THE PROMISE OF THE REDEEMER.Immediately after the Fall God promised man a Redeemer.Two thousand years later God promised to Abraham that the Redeemer should be one of his descendants.At a later time God sent the prophets, and through their mouth foretold many things about the coming, the birth, the person, the sufferings, the death, and the final triumph and glory of the Redeemer.
2024-01-1547 minThe Uncensored CatholicShow 114: Original SinIn this episode we discuss Original Sin.God imposed on man in paradise a precept; He forbade him to eat the fruit of one of the trees which stood in the midst of the Garden of Eden.Man allowed himself to be led astray by the devil, and trans gressed the precept of his Creator.The transgression of the precept of God had disastrous con sequences; man lost sanctifying grace, and all his supernatural gifts, and also suffered injuries both in soul and body.The sin of our first parents with all its evil consequences has passed on...
2024-01-1120 minThe Uncensored CatholicShow 113: The Creation and Nature of ManIn this episode we discuss the creation and nature of man.The Creation of Man.God made the body of man out of the dust of the earth, and breathed into him a living soul.2. The first human beings that God created were Adam and Eve.THE SOUL OF MAN.The soul of man is made in the image of God, since it is a spirit like to God.2. The soul of man is immortal, i.e., it can never cease to exist.THE SUPERNATURAL ENDOWMENTS OF MAN.Our first parents were...
2024-01-0940 minThe Uncensored CatholicShow 112: The AngelsIn this episode we discuss the nature of angels, what they are and how we are to relate to them. This is a very important episode that could really help with dialogue between Catholics and Protestants.1. The angels are pure spirits.2. All the angels whom God created were, at the beginning, in the grace of God and well pleasing to Him. But many of the angels sinned through pride, and were cast down by God into hell forever (2 Pet. ii. 4).3. The evil angels are our enemies; they envy us, seek to lead us to sin, and...
2024-01-0349 minThe Uncensored CatholicShow: 111: THE CHRISTIAN UNDER SUFFERINGIn this episode we discuss many things, but especially the necessity of suffering.1. No one can attain to eternal salvation without suffering.2. All suffering comes from God, and is a sign of His love and favor.3. God sends suffering to the sinner to bring him back into the right way and to save him from eternal death.4. God sends suffering to the just man to try him whether he loves God most or creatures.5. Sufferings then are no real evil, but are benefits from the hand of God.Read about my new...
2024-01-0258 minThe Uncensored CatholicShow 110: Divine ProvidenceIn this episode we discuss Divine ProvidenceWe call by the name of divine providence God's preservation and government of the world.God maintains the world, i.e., He preserves all creatures in existence as long as He wills.. GGod governs the world, i.e., He conducts all things in the world, so that they contribute to His glory and to our advantage.For this reason a pious Christian should resign himself en tirely to the will of God.How are the Misfortunes of the Good and the Prosperity of the Wicked to be Reconciled with...
2023-12-2926 minThe Uncensored CatholicShow 109: HISTORY OF CREATIONIn this episode we discuss the history or creation.1. In the beginning God created the spiritual and material universe.2. The material world was at first without form, without in habitants, and without light.3. God gave to the material universe its present form in the course of six days.4. On the seventh day God rested from all His work that He had done.From What, and for what End has God Created the World?1. God made the world out of nothing, simply because it pleased Him to make it.2. God was moved to...
2023-12-2734 minThe Uncensored CatholicShow 108: THE BLESSED TRINITYIn this episode we discuss the mystery of the Trinity1. The Blessed Trinity is one God in three persons.2. We cannot, with our feeble understanding, grasp the doc trine of the Blessed Trinity, and it is therefore called a mystery.3. The nature, the attributes, and the works of the three per sons of the Blessed Trinity are common to all of them.4. The three divine persons are divided only in their origin.5. We are taught the mystery of the Blessed Trinity by Christ Himself, but it was partly known in the time of the...
2023-12-2622 minThe Uncensored CatholicShow 107: The Divine Attributes, part 3In this episode we continue to discuss the Apostles' Creed. 11. God is infinitely just, i.e., He rewards all good and pun ishes all evil deeds.12. God is a God of perfect truth, i.e., all that He reveals to man is true. *13. God is faithful, i.e., He keeps His promises and carries out His threats.Read about my new book: https://judsonc.substack.com/p/announcing-my-new-bookMy substack newsletter for The Uncensored Catholic is: https://judsonc.substack.com/Join our Catholic forums at CatholicsmRocks.org...
2023-12-2031 minThe Uncensored CatholicShow 106: The Divine Attributes, part 2In this episode we continue to discuss the Apostles' Creed. 7. God is supremely good, i.e., He loves His creatures far more than a father loves his children.8. God is very patient, i.e., He leaves the sinner time for re pentance and a change of life.9. God is full of mercy and compassion, i.e., He very readily forgives our sins when we are sincerely sorry for them.10. God is infinitely holy, i.e., He loves good and hates all evil.Read about my new book: https://judsonc.substack.com/p/announcing-my-new-book
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