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Why Catholic?#153 - The 2nd Council of Constantinople (553)In part 8 of our series on the 21 Ecumenical Councils, Justin Hibbard discusses what happened at the 5th Ecumenical Council - The 2nd Council of Constantinople. In this episode, you’ll learn about the schisms that occurred after the Council of Chalcedon, the fall of Rome and the Western Roman Empire, and the rise of the Eastern Roman Empire (aka the Byzantine Empire), as well as the decisions at the 2nd Council of Constantinople. HOW TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST* Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a di...
2025-08-2718 min
Why Catholic?#152 - The Council of Chalcedon (451)In part 7 of our series on the 21 Ecumenical Councils, Justin Hibbard discusses what happened at the 4th Ecumenical Council - The Council of Chalcedon. What happened when the theological sheriffs Cyril of Alexandria and John of Antioch died? How did the Second Council of Ephesus almost become the fourth ecumenical council? And what major theological debate did the Council of Chalcedon decide on that is accepted by almost all Christian sects? HOW TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST* Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code...
2025-08-1919 min
Why Catholic?#151 - The Council of Ephesus (431)In part 6 of our series on the 21 Ecumenical Councils, Justin Hibbard discusses what happened at the 3rd council - The Council of Ephesus. Now that Arianism was finally dying out, what was the major debate happening among Churches? How did tensions between the major hubs of Christianity play a role in the theological divisions? And how did the understanding of the Blessed Virgin Mary help settle this Christological debate? HOW TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST* Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to the...
2025-08-1218 min
Why Catholic?#150 - The First Council of Constantinople (381)In part 5 of our series on the 21 Ecumenical Councils, Justin Hibbard discusses what happened at the First Council of Constantinople. What did they accomplish that the Council of Nicaea left incomplete? Which heresies did they address? And why is this council sometimes referred to as an “unecumenical council?”HOW TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST* Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to the Why Catholic Etsy shop in your email inbox.* Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podc...
2025-08-0521 min
Why Catholic?#149 - From Nicaea to ConstantinopleIn part 4 of our series on the 21 Ecumenical Councils, Justin Hibbard discusses what happened in the aftermath of the Council of Nicaea? Did the Church become unified, or did it devolve into disarray and abandon Nicene Christianity? Why was the 4th century perhaps one of the most pivotal centuries for Christianity? And what led the Church to once again gather for a second council, this time in Constantinople? HOW TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST* Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to the Why...
2025-07-2919 min
Why Catholic?#148 - The First Council of Nicaea (325)In Part 3 of our series on the 21 Ecumenical Church Councils, Justin Hibbard discusses the first ecumenical council in Church history - the Council of Nicaea. What does Santa Claus have to do with this council? Who attended this council? What did this council decide? And how did this council change the course of history while also failing to be all that effective within the next few decades?HOW TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST* Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to the Why Catholic...
2025-07-2221 min
Why Catholic?#147 - The World that Led to the Council of NicaeaIn part 2 of our series on the 21 Ecumenical Church Councils, Justin Hibbard discusses some of the challenges in the early church particularly in the third to early fourth centuries that led to the Council of Nicaea. Why was an ecumenical church council really only possible in the early fourth century? What were some of the key places, people, and events that led to the church desperately needing to meet in order to keep the Church (and the Roman Empire) from splitting apart?HOW TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST* Become a free subscriber or a patron of...
2025-07-1517 min
Why Catholic?#146 - Introduction to the 21 Ecumenical CouncilsJustin Hibbard kicks off our series on the 21 Ecumenical Councils with an introduction. What is an ecumenical council? Why aren’t all councils and synods considered ecumenical? Why are these councils called? And how do Catholics consider the outcome of these councils’ decisions? Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to the Why Catholic Etsy shop in your email inbox.
2025-07-0821 min
Why Catholic?#130 - Cultivating a Charitable Church with Fr. Gray & Maria VillarJustin Hibbard is joined by Fr. Christopher Gray - Pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Park City, UT and Maria Villar - St. Mary's Director of Charity to talk about how the parish has become a beacon of charity in the Wasatch Back. Learn how St. Mary's grew from providing assistance to being a hub for collaborating with assistance organizations within the local community.Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber...
2025-03-0444 min
Why Catholic?#123 - Scripture & the Church with Kenny BurchardIn continuation of our series on Sacred Scripture, Justin Hibbard is joined by Kenny Burchard - a former Pentecostal Pastor, host of the show Catholic Bible Highlights, co-host of the On the Journey podcast, and Director of Development at the Coming Home Network. Justin & Kenny (two former Protestant Pastors) talk about the importance of the relationship between Scripture and the Church.Video version of this episode available on YouTubeSubscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become...
2025-01-141h 01
Why Catholic?#121 - Scripture + Tradition + the Magisterium... Just Like Every ChristianJustin Hibbard continues our series on Sacred Scripture by examining how Catholic authority is supported by Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium. How do Catholics understand this dance between these three aspects, and how does every Christian and Christian denomination actually operate similarly to the Catholic Church?Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to the Why Catholic Etsy shop in...
2024-12-3119 min
Why Catholic?#108 - The Jewish Roots of the PapacyJustin Hibbard begins a new series on The Papacy. Learn why the Papacy is the most distinctly Catholic practice, rooted deep in Scripture. In this episode, Justin dives deep into the Jewish practices that serve as the foundation for why Jesus established a leader for His Church.Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to the Why Catholic Etsy shop...
2024-09-2421 min
Why Catholic?#107 - Interview with Creator of Sing the Hours - Paul RoseJustin Hibbard is joined by Paul Rose - a Catholic convert and creator of Sing the Hours. In this episode, you’ll hear Paul talk about his upbringing in an evangelical home and how it served as a catalyst for his conversion to Catholicism; his enthusiasm for proper music in liturgy and how that can be transformative and transcendental in the Mass; and his love for the Liturgy of the Hours and praying the Psalms. The interview concludes with Paul and Justin singing the Midday prayer together. Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts....
2024-09-191h 33
Why Catholic?#91 - The ParacleteIn continuing our series on the nature of God, Justin Hibbard explores the Holy Spirit. What does Jesus mean when He refers to the Holy Spirit as the Advocate or Paraclete? How does the Holy Spirit come alongside of us, and in what ways can we receive Him or suppress Him?Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to the...
2024-05-0615 min
Why Catholic?#90 - The Hypostatic UnionWas Jesus part God and part man? Did he become God at some point in His life? Was Jesus just appearing in human form? These are some of the questions that have caused divisions in the Church throughout the centuries. In continuation of our series on the Nature of God, Justin Hibbard explores the Church’s emphatic and repeated declaration that Jesus was fully human and fully divine. Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or...
2024-04-1817 min
Why Catholic?#89 - Divine Mercy SundayEaster isn’t just a one-day celebration. It’s an octave in the Catholic Church - an 8-day feast, beginning on Easter Sunday and ending on Divine Mercy Sunday. In this episode, Justin Hibbard explains the origin of Divine Mercy Sunday, its significance in connection to God’s nature as mercy, and how we can receive the extraordinary mercy offered to us on this important day.Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron...
2024-04-0616 min
Why Catholic?#88 - The Incarnation & the Imagination of GodWhy was the incarnation necessary? Did God really have to become a man in order to redeem mankind, or is the incarnation more indicative of an imaginative God with a taste for the theatrical and the mythological? Justin Hibbard continues the series on the nature of God by looking at God and His imagination. Why does God tell Moses that no one can see His face and live, yet we see a number of times where God has a face-to-face encounter with man prior to the incarnation. In continuation of our series on the Nature of God...
2024-03-2915 min
Why Catholic?#87 - God the Son Before He was JesusWhy does God tell Moses that no one can see His face and live, yet we see a number of times where God has a face-to-face encounter with man prior to the incarnation. In continuation of our series on the Nature of God, Justin Hibbard explores Christophanies - pre-incarnate appearances of Christ. Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to...
2024-03-1215 min
Why Catholic?#86 - The Running FatherMany people think of the God of the Old Testament differently than the God of the New Testament. The God of the Old Testament is stern and gruff, whereas Jesus is meek and mild. In continuation of our series on the nature of God, Justin Hibbard explores the reason Jesus most often referred to God as “father.”Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and...
2024-03-0613 min
Why Catholic?#85 - The Metaphysics of a Personal GodIf God is the Creator of light, then it stands to reason that He is greater than light. And if He is greater than light, then His experience of time is different than ours, since time is relative to the speed of light. In this episode, Justin Hibbard continues the series on the Nature of God by exploring the metaphysics of God and how this affects God being personal to us. Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become...
2024-02-2820 min
Why Catholic?#84 - The Infinite Expressions of an Infinite GodMany people struggle reconciling the God of the Old Testament with the God of the New? Why does the God of the Old Testament seem so mean yet Jesus seems so peaceful and loving? In this episode, Justin Hibbard continues the series on the nature of God by exploring the various ways God communicates with us. Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and...
2024-02-2015 min
Why Catholic?#83 - The Three-Personal GodJustin Hibbard begins a new series on the nature of God by exploring the Trinity - the most basic, orthodox premise of Christianity. Why should we believe that God is one being in three persons, and do we see any examples of such a complexity in our own dimension?Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to the Why Catholic...
2024-02-1317 min
Why Catholic?#82 - Reflections on My Interview on the Journey Home ShowIn this episode, Justin Hibbard reflects on what it was like being interviewed on the EWTN show The Journey Home, how the Coming Home Network played a big role in his journey, and how we can all prepare to share our stories and the hope we have. Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to the Why Catholic Etsy shop...
2024-02-0617 min
Why Catholic?#81 - Interview with the Creators of Diary of a God-ManIn this special interview episode, Justin Hibbard is joined by the Dickinson family - the award-winning creators of the Diary of a God-Man series. Week-in and week-out this family of 10 takes on the massive challenge of illustrating the daily liturgical readings in comic book form with the goal of bringing the Word of God to as many children as possible. In this episode, you’ll learn how the idea evolved, the work they do to publish the readings, and the challenges as well as the successes of this amazing project, and how this endeavor is primarily driven by the Di...
2024-01-3144 min
Why Catholic?#80 - 7 Principles of Catholic Social JusticeJustin Hibbard concludes this series on Catholic ethos by examining the 7 principles of Catholic social justice teaching. While social justice means all sorts of things to different people, we’ll examine how does the Church defines social justice, and the practical ways it encourages all of humankind to create a more just society.Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to...
2024-01-2319 min
Why Catholic?#79 - The Call to VirtueCan we expect people to live up to a certain set of moral standards, and if so, what are those standards? In continuation of our series on Catholic ethos, Justin Hibbard addresses the cardinal virtues - the longstanding teaching of philosophers and Catholics regarding what it means to be a good person. Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to...
2024-01-1618 min
Why Catholic?#78 - Fiducia Supplicans & the Unity of LifeJustin Hibbard continues the series on Catholic Ethos with the Unity of Life. We live in a world that often contradicts Christian morality. How does the concept of unity of life help us think about holiness and sin? And how can we apply this concept of the unity of life to the Vatican’s controversial declaration “Fiducia Supplicans?” Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episod...
2024-01-0919 min
Why Catholic?#77 - The Transcendentals: Truth, Goodness, and BeautyJustin Hibbard continues the series on Catholic ethos by exploring the philosophical and theological ideas of transcendentals - inherent traits in all things that exist. Why does the Catholic Church emphasize truth, goodness, and beauty, and what can we learn from shows like Mr. Rogers Neighborhood about using a common framework to share our Christian faith?Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and...
2023-12-1119 min
Why Catholic?#76 - The Gift of SufferingJustin Hibbard continues the series on Catholic ethos by examining the ethos of suffering. Why do Catholics purposefully incorporate suffering in their lives, and what can we learn from people like St. Francis of Assisi or Stephen Colbert about how to view suffering as a gift?Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to the Why Catholic Etsy shop in...
2023-12-0417 min
Why Catholic?#75 - Holy Days of ObligationJustin Hibbard continues the series on Catholic ethos by addressing the Catholic concept of a “Holy Day of Obligation.” What is a holy day of obligation, and how are Catholics required to observe it? More importantly, what is the purpose of a holy day of obligation, and how can Catholics approach these days with a mature Christian mindset?Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next epis...
2023-11-2718 min
Why Catholic?#74 - Mystery, Mystical, and MysticJustin Hibbard continues the series focused on Catholic Ethos by examining the words mystery, mystical, and mystic. Why do Catholics often use the term mystery?Does mystery mean something can’t be known, and why are Catholics comfortable with mystery? Justin also touches on the Catholic mystics who experienced strange phenomena. Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to the Wh...
2023-11-2018 min
Why Catholic?#73 - Faith Seeking UnderstandingJustin Hibbard kicks off a new series focused on Catholic Ethos by examining what the phrase “faith seeking understanding” means. What does faith look like? Why is there a difference between how the Eastern and Western Catholic Churches practice What’s the difference between a childlike faith and a childish faith? And how should we help our faith grow in maturity?Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get th...
2023-11-1318 min
Why Catholic?#72 - Eastern & Ukrainian Catholicism with Fr. Dcn. Anthony DraganiFather Deacon Anthony Dragani, a Deacon in the Ukrainian Catholic tradition, joins Justin Hibbard to talk about the history and practices of Eastern Catholicism and specifically the Ukrainian Catholic Church. Fr. Dcn. Anthony, a professor of Religious Studies at Mount Aloysius College, specializes in Eastern Christianity and helping Western Catholics better understand Eastern Catholicism.Watch the video interview on YouTube.Questions & Timestamps:* 2:15 - Where can people find you?* 3:10 - Can you explain the title “Father Deacon?”* 3:55 - What was your Catholic upbringing?* 6:20 - What’s the process of cha...
2023-11-061h 12
Why Catholic?#71 - Allhallowtide: the Triduum of DeathIn this special event episode, Justin Hibbard dives into the three days that make up Allhallowtide - Halloween, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day. When did these celebrations begin? Why and how does the Catholic Church celebrate them? And what are the origins of our practices of trick or treating on Halloween?Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to t...
2023-10-3015 min
Why Catholic?#70 - The Four Marks of the True ChurchThere have been many efforts by various Protestants such as Rick Warren and Mark Devers to list the purposes or marks of a healthy church. And while these are good functions that all churches should strive to implement, the historical marks of the true Church are that it’s “one, holy, catholic, and apostolic.” In this final episode on our series on the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, Justin Hibbard talks about why the church fathers specifically called out these four marks and what makes the Catholic Church unique with respect to all the other churches and denominations in Chr...
2023-10-2322 min
Why Catholic?#69 - Holy TraditionTradition!!! The Catholic Church believes in this concept called Holy or Sacred Tradition. However, it’s important to understand what Holy Tradition is and isn’t. In continuation of the series on the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, Justin Hibbard explores this concept of tradition while also defending the claim that every Christian believes in some sort of holy tradition and applies it similarly to the Catholic Church. Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subs...
2023-10-1622 min
Why Catholic?#68 - Sacramentals, Relics, and Apostolic SuccessionWhen the Church Fathers said that the true Church was one, holy, Catholic, and Apostolic, what did they mean by the word Apostolic? Did it mean just that the True Church followed the teachings of the Apostles, or was it something much bigger. In this episode, Justin Hibbard continues the series on the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church by examining the meaning and significance of the word “Apostolic.” How can sacramentals, relics, and physical touch shed light on the importance of Apostolic succession?Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the...
2023-10-1016 min
Why Catholic?#67 - Interview with a Melkite Catholic Priest - Fr. Collin NunisMany people often refer to the Catholic Church as the “Roman Catholic Church,” but what they don’t realize is that the Roman or Latin church is just one church among 24 churches that makes up the Catholic Church. In this episode, Justin Hibbard interviews Father Collin Nunis, a native of Malaysia, who serves at St. Joseph's Melkite Catholic Parish in Melbourne, Australia, which is part of the Melkite Catholic Eparchy of Australia, New Zealand, and All Oceania. In this episode, you’ll hear a little about Fr. Collin’s spiritual journey, his decision to become a Melkite Catholic, Melkite Catholic d...
2023-10-031h 26
Why Catholic?#66 - CatholicityLots of non-Catholic Christians claim to believe in the (little “c”) catholic church, but are they in fact “catholic” in the sense that the church fathers meant when they penned the creeds? In continuation of our series on the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, Justin Hibbard explores the meaning of Catholicity - what it means to be “catholic.”Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode...
2023-09-2618 min
Why Catholic?#65 - From Doctrine to DogmaHow does Catholic dogma develop? Why does the Catholic Church decide to make define very specific dogmas like the perpetual virginity of Mary? In this episode, Justin Hibbard continues the series on the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church by looking at the 2000-year-old ecclesiastical practice of defining dogma. Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to the Why Catholic...
2023-09-1820 min
Why Catholic?#64 - The Purpose of a Well-Defined HierarchyWhy does the Catholic Church have a well-defined hierarchy? Why don’t we have 12 Apostles and a handful of Deacons like we see in the Bible? In this episode, Justin Hibbard continues the series on “The One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church” by examining the development of the hierarchy and why it was so necessary to preserve the unity of the Church.Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and ge...
2023-09-1118 min
Why Catholic?#63 - Not All Catholics are Roman CatholicMany people (particularly Protestants) refer to the Catholic Church and Catholics as “Roman Catholic.” As Justin Hibbard explains in this episode doing so is a misnomer because it excludes 17 million Catholics who are part of the Eastern Catholic Churches. In continuation on our series on One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, we look at the 6 rites and 24 sui juris churches that make up the Catholic Church.Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patr...
2023-09-0415 min
Why Catholic?#62 - World Youth Day with Michael SnellenMichael Snellen, a Catholic convert and the host of the Catholicism for the Modern World podcast joins Justin Hibbard to talk about his experience at World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Listen as Michael shares about the world’s largest gathering and some of his experiences with such a diverse group of people. Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to...
2023-08-281h 06
Why Catholic?#61 - The Catholic Church is a Big, Diverse TentIn 1960, Martin Luther King Jr. said, “It is appalling that the most segregated hour of Christian America is 11 o'clock on Sunday morning.” Not much has changed since. However, if the Church is supposed to be a place where we learn how to empathize with others, if it’s supposed to reflect Heaven, then the Church ought to be the most integrated institution? In continuation of our series on “One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church,” Justin Hibbard surveys the broad diversity of the Catholic Church. Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Ca...
2023-08-2120 min
Why Catholic?#60 - The Miraculous Unity of the Catholic ChurchJustin Hibbard continues the series on the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church by discussing the unity of the Catholic Church. How does the Catholic Church stay unified despite being a global church of 1.3 billion members and despite itself at times?Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to the Why Catholic Etsy shop in your email inbox....
2023-08-1417 min
Why Catholic?#59 - A Church that Emulates the TrinityIn Jesus’ final moments before His arrest, He prayed that His followers would be one as He and the Father were one. Justin Hibbard continues the series on “The One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church” by exploring the exploring the characteristics of the Trinity and how that should apply to the Church.Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to the Wh...
2023-08-0718 min
Why Catholic?#58 - No Salvation Outside the ChurchSince the 3rd century, the Church has said that “there’s no salvation outside the church.” In continuation of the series on “One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church,” Justin Hibbard explains why the reason behind this statement as well as what is meant and not meant by this phrase. Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to the Why Catholic Etsy shop...
2023-07-3117 min
Why Catholic?#57 - Praying for the DeadWhy do Catholics pray for the dead? In this episode, Justin Hibbard continues the series on the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church by talking about the another facet on the communion of saints - praying for those in purgatory. Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to the Why Catholic Etsy shop in your email inbox.Follow...
2023-07-2415 min
Why Catholic?#56 - Indulgences: The Most Misunderstood Catholic DoctrineDo Catholics sell indulgences? Do Catholics believe that you can buy an indulgence and have your sin forgiven? Didn’t the Catholic Church do away with indulgences after the Protestant Reformation? Perhaps there’s no doctrine non-Catholics and Catholics misunderstand more than indulgences. In continuation of our series on One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, Justin Hibbard tackles the doctrine of indulgences - what they are, what they are not, and why they were in part the impetus for the Protestant Reformation.Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Cath...
2023-07-1719 min
Why Catholic?#55 - The Collective Treasury of the ChurchJustin Hibbard continues the series on “The One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church” by exploring the Catholic dogma of the collective treasury of the Church. What is the treasury? What’s the biblical and systematic theological basis for the treasury? How does the treasury work? Learn the reason behind Catholic jargon such as “intentions” and “offer it up.”Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a...
2023-07-1019 min
Why Catholic?#54 - Eucharistic Revival & Rally with Fr. Christopher GrayJustin Hibbard sits down with Father Christopher Gray - Pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Park City, Utah and point person for the Eucharistic Revival and Eucharistic Rally for the Diocese of Salt Lake City. In this interview, Father Gray shares the vision for the Eucharistic Revival; plans for the Eucharistic Rally on July 9, 2023, in Sandy, Utah; and his love for the Eucharist. Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of...
2023-07-0444 min
Why Catholic?#53 - Praying to the SaintsProtestants often accuse Catholics of praying to dead people. “Why do you pray to dead people?” they say. “They’re dead; they can’t hear you.” Are they right, or is their concept of death terribly mistaken? In continuation of the series on “One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church,” Justin Hibbard explains what Catholics mean when they pray to the saints and why they do it. Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Ca...
2023-06-2615 min
Why Catholic?#52 - The Communion of SaintsJustin Hibbard continues the series on One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church with the doctrine of the communion of saints. How does the Catholic Church understand the communion of saints that make up the universal Church? How is the Church similar to the Trinity? Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to the Why Catholic Etsy shop in your email...
2023-06-1913 min
Why Catholic?#51 - The Kingdom of Heaven is at HandWhat can the Apple Vision Pro and augmented reality teach us about the Kingdom of Heaven? In this new series on the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, Justin Hibbard dives into the meaning of Jesus’ words - “the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” How does the Catholic Church view Heaven and the interrelationship between Heaven and earth, and how can we train our perceptions to view the supernatural?Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free s...
2023-06-1213 min
Why Catholic?#50 - Saint Justin - Philosopher, Apologist, MartyrFor this 50th episode, Justin Hibbard pays tribute to his confirmation saint - St. Justin Martyr on his feast day of June 1st. Learn how this philosopher turned his back on pagan philosophy in order to pursue the “true philosophy” of Christianity. Also, hear how his description of the Mass in the middle of the second century seems so similar to the Catholic Mass today. Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of W...
2023-06-0116 min
Why Catholic?#49 - The Soul and the BodyIn the conclusion of the mini-series of salvation, Justin Hibbard talks about the Catholic doctrine of creation, redemption, salvation, and resurrection, as it pertains to both the soul and the body. Learn how Christianity’s perspective on the body was and still is such a counter-cultural philosophy. Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to the Why Catholic Etsy shop in...
2023-05-3116 min
Why Catholic?#48 - The Poetry of PentecostPentecost marks the arrival of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the Christian Church, but why do we call it Pentecost, and why did God choose this particular day to give the gift of the Holy Spirit? In this special episode, Justin Hibbard details the events of the first Pentecost (or Shavuot) at Mount Sinai, and why the fulfillment in Jerusalem is a work of God’s poetry. Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free su...
2023-05-2719 min
Why Catholic?#47 - Venial vs. Mortal SinIn our continued series on salvation, Justin Hibbard explains why the Catholic Church distinguishes between venial and mortal sin. How does Scripture distinguish between the two? What does the Bible say are the consequences of our sins? More importantly, how should we frame sin in light of God’s mercy, grace, and forgiveness?Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to...
2023-05-2215 min
Why Catholic?#46 - Every Christian Believes in PurgatoryIn continuing the series on the Catholic view of salvation, Justin Hibbard addresses the doctrine of purgatory. Hear how the death of the famous Protestant evangelist Ravi Zacharias convinced Justin of the need for purgatory, and why he thinks every Christian believes in some version of purgatory. Most importantly, you’ll learn why purgatory is the necessary preparation we need before entering Heaven.Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Ca...
2023-05-1519 min
Why Catholic?#45 - The Purpose of SalvationJustin Hibbard continues the series on salvation by talking about the purpose of salvation. What does it mean to become a saint? What does it mean to enter into eternal life? Christians historically understood that preparing for death was an important part of the Christian life. Why and how can we do that?Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code...
2023-05-0816 min
Why Catholic?#44 - Salvation as a Process, Not as an EventJustin Hibbard continues the series on salvation by diving into the Catholic view that salvation is a process, not a one-and-done event. Why does the Catholic Church believe that one can lose their salvation? Why do they reject the Protestant views of eternal security or once-saved-always-saved? And what is the ultimate assurance of salvation for Catholics?Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and...
2023-05-0116 min
Why Catholic?#43 - Grace-Filled CatholicismSo far the Why Catholic podcast has focused on the sacraments, but what is the point of sacraments? In this episode, Justin Hibbard begins a new series on the Catholic view of soteriology - the theology of salvation. In this episode you’ll learn about God’s breathtaking grace and mercy that is the heart of the Catholic faith. Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next...
2023-04-2412 min
Why Catholic?#42 - The Diaconate Life with Deacon Tom TostiIn our continuing series on the Sacrament of Holy Orders, Justin Hibbard interviews Deacon Tom Tosti - who serves in the Diocese of Salt Lake and was instrumental in Justin’s journey into the Catholic Church. Deacon Tom shares his Catholic upbringing, what inspired him to become a deacon, his role as a deacon, and how he balances his ministry on top of full responsibilities. Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of...
2023-04-1734 min
Why Catholic?#41 - Life as a Priest with Father John Paul KernJustin Hibbard continues the mini-series on the Sacrament of Holy Orders with a special interview with Father John Paul Kern. Like Justin, Father John Paul grew up in a Protestant home and graduated from Annapolis Area Christian School. In this episode, he shares his story on becoming Catholic, and why he decided to become a Dominican Priest. He also shares the everyday responsibilities and some of the common challenges of the priesthood. Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast)....
2023-04-101h 46
Why Catholic?#40 - Pietà - a Good Friday Original PoemIn commemoration of Good Friday, Justin Hibbard shares an original poem called Pietà, reflecting on the moment when Mary held the body of Jesus after He was lowered from the cross. In the show notes, there are a number of depictions of Pietà if you would like to meditate on the image while you listen to the poem. The text of the poem is also listed in the show notes as well.Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Be...
2023-04-0702 min
Why Catholic?#39 - Apostolic SuccessionJustin Hibbard continues the mini-series on the Sacrament of Holy Orders with the Apostolic Succession. What authority did Jesus pass onto His disciples, and was their leadership clearly respected in the early churches? How did the disciples choose successors? And how did the early Church settle doctrine and power disputes? Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to the Why...
2023-04-0317 min
Why Catholic?#38 - The Jewish Roots of Holy OrdersJustin Hibbard continues the discussion of the sacrament with the final sacrament - the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Like all the other series on the sacraments, he begins by diving into the historical Jewish context of priestly ordination. What were the qualifications, functions, and the authority that God bestowed on Jewish priests? And how does the Jewish priesthood relate to the Catholic Church and the apostolic ministry?Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or...
2023-03-2719 min
Why Catholic?#37 - Interview with Daniel Markham - Author of 52 MassesIn this episode, Justin Hibbard is joined by Daniel Markham - author of 52 Masses. For two years, Daniel traveled around the United States and attended Mass in every state, DC, and Puerto Rico. In this interview, Daniel shares the story about how this idea began and how it came to fruition along with some of the unique experiences God put in his pathway.Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why...
2023-03-2053 min
Why Catholic?#36 - St. Patrick - from Captive to Missionary to His CaptorsIn celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Justin Hibbard goes beyond the Irish partying and green beer to tell the historic story of a young boy who ministered to his captors and changed the British Isles forever.Subscribe to Why Catholic? wherever you get your podcasts.Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to the Why Catholic Etsy shop in your email inbox.Follow Why Catholic on In...
2023-03-1712 min
Why Catholic?#34 - The Purpose of MarriageThe Catholic Church recognizes marriage as a sacrament and a vocation with the distinct purpose of helping your spouse and children get to heaven. In this episode, Justin Hibbard talks about how Christian marriage and parenting is so counter-cultural but also so sanctifying and rewarding. Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit questions for Q&A episodes at whycatholic@substack.comFollow Why Catholic? on Instagram: @whycatholicpodcastSHOW NOTES:* Recommendation: Gottman...
2023-03-0616 min
Why Catholic?#33 - The Trinity: A Blueprint for MarriageWe’re surrounded by all sorts of examples of marriage - some wholesome and some unhealthy. In this episode, Justin Hibbard explains how the intimate and mystical union of the Trinity is the perfect example of a sacramental marriage relationship.Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit questions for Q&A episodes at whycatholic@substack.comFollow Why Catholic? on Instagram: @whycatholicpodcastSHOW NOTES:* De Trinitate by St. Augustine - free eB...
2023-02-2017 min
Why Catholic?#31 - Shalom and the Anointing of the SickIn this episode, Justin Hibbard continues talking about sacraments with the second sacrament of healing - the anointing of the sick. What is the Catholic understanding of healing? What is the Jewish roots of this practice? And why do we anoint the sick with oil?Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit questions for Q&A episodes at whycatholic@substack.comFollow Why Catholic? on Instagram: @whycatholicpodcast Get full access to Why...
2023-02-0616 min
Why Catholic?#30 - Interview with Award-Winning Author Rhonda OrtizIn this episode, Justin Hibbard is joined with award winning author Rhonda Franklin Ortiz. Rhonda Ortiz is a Lay Dominican, award-winning novelist, nonfiction writer, and founding editor of Chrism Press. A native Oregonian, she attended St. John’s College in historic Annapolis, Maryland and now lives in Michigan with her husband and children. Rhonda’s books and articles can be found at rhondaortiz.comWatch her husband’s Coming Home Network interview - Dr. Jared Ortiz: Revert from the WorldBe sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Beco...
2023-01-301h 12
Why Catholic?#29 - Addressing Common Objections & Misconceptions of Catholic ConfessionIn this episode, Justin Hibbard addresses both the common Protestant objections to Catholic Sacrament of Reconciliation (aka Confession) as well as the common misconceptions Catholics express around confession. Why do Catholics confess their sins to a Priest? Why can Catholic Priests absolve sins? Justin addresses these questions and more on this third episode on the Sacrament of Reconciliation.Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit questions for Q&A episodes at whycatholic@substack.comFollow...
2023-01-2314 min
Why Catholic?#28 - The Gift of ConfessionEverybody sins, and so everybody needs to be reconciled to God, theirselves, and their community. In this episode, Justin Hibbard compares the confessional with the to a bathroom and why it’s essential to flush out the toxins in our bodies and to bring us relief. Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit questions for Q&A episodes at whycatholic@substack.comFollow Why Catholic? on Instagram: @whycatholicpodcast Get full access to Wh...
2023-01-1617 min
Why Catholic?#27 - The Jewish Roots of ReconciliationIn this episode, Justin Hibbard dives into the Jewish roots behind the sacrament of reconciliation (or confession). When one person sinned in Israel, why did God punish the entire community? What do we learn about practices such as Passover and Yom Kippur that can help us understand God’s desire for communal reconciliation?Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit questions for Q&A episodes at whycatholic@substack.comFollow Why Catholic? on Instagram: @whycatholicpodcast...
2023-01-0917 min
Why Catholic?#26 - A Eulogy for Pope Benedict XVIIn this episode of Why Catholic?, Justin Hibbard offers a brief eulogy of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI (April 16, 1927 – December 31, 2022). Justin also shares why he believes Pope Benedict’s reluctancy to become Pope and to remain in the Papacy until his death was one of the Holy Father’s noblest attributes. Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit questions for Q&A episodes at whycatholic@substack.comFollow Why Catholic? on Instagram: @whycatholicpodcast Get fu...
2023-01-0305 min
Why Catholic?#25 - Interview with Cory Dennis - Politician Converts to CatholicismIn this episode, Justin Hibbard interviews Cory Dennis, press secretary for the Attorney General of Louisiana. Cory and Justin share a number of things together: they both graduated from Annapolis Area Christian School, Justin was Cory’s former teacher, and they both entered the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil in 2022. Cory shares his faith journey from an Evangelical home, to entering the Naval Academy and becoming apathetic about faith, to moving to Louisiana and becoming Catholic. Cory also shares his perspective on being a Catholic in politics.Follow Cory Dennis on LinkedIn and Twitter.Be...
2022-12-1935 min
Why Catholic?#24 - Our Lady of GuadalupeIn a time of hostile tension between the Spanish and the Aztecs, the miracle of Our Lady of Guadalupe changed the course of history. In this episode, Justin Hibbard recounts the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe, why it was so important in the evangelization of the New World, and some of the peculiar phenomena of the image of the Virgin Mary on the 500-year-old tilma.Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit questions for Q&A...
2022-12-1216 min
Why Catholic?#23 - Confirmation & the Baptism of the Holy SpiritThe Sacrament of Confirmation is the rite in which the Holy Spirit is conferred upon the baptized Christian. In this episode, Justin Hibbard explains the biblical basis for confirmation, the different practices and opinions across the Catholic Church, and the importance of confirmation in the life of the Christian.Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit questions for Q&A episodes at whycatholic@substack.comFollow Why Catholic? on Instagram: @whycatholicpodcastSources:
2022-12-1215 min
Why Catholic?#22 - The Jewish Roots of ConfirmationThe Catholic Church believes that the Holy Spirit is completely conferred upon a baptized Christian upon the Sacrament of Confirmation. Where does this practice come from? Why do Catholics use oil for confirmation? In this episode, Justin Hibbard explores the Jewish roots of the Sacrament of Confirmation.Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit questions for Q&A episodes at whycatholic@substack.comFollow Why Catholic? on Instagram: @whycatholicpodcast Get full access...
2022-12-0518 min
Why Catholic?#21 - Interview with Amy Thomas - the Catholic PilgrimIn this episode, Justin Hibbard interviews Amy Thomas (aka the Catholic Pilgrim). Amy shares how she grew up in an Evangelical home, turned her back on God in anger, married a Catholic, and eventually became Catholic herself. Amy gives advice to Catholics on sharing their faith and standing up for convictions, as well as gives her perspective on preventing sexual abuse. Follow the Catholic Pilgrim:* Journeying with the Saints Podcast* Catholic Pilgrim on Instagram* Catholic Pilgrim on FacebookSee video clips of this episode on Why Catholic’s Instagram pr...
2022-11-2852 min
Why Catholic?#20 - A Brief Defense of Catholic BaptismWhy does the Catholic Church believe that baptism is the initiation into the Christian community? Why do we call it a sacrament? Why do we baptize infants? In this episode Justin Hibbard breaks down the Catholic sacrament of baptism and addresses some of the common arguments against the Catholic theology of baptism.Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit questions for Q&A episodes at whycatholic@substack.comFollow Why Catholic? on Instagram: @whycatholicpodcast
2022-11-2118 min
Why Catholic?#19 - The Solemnity of Christ the KingWhy do we have a solemnity commemorating Christ the King? Where did it come about and what is its purpose? In this episode, Justin Hibbard shares the background of this holy day as well as some some personal stories of his relationship to politics and how coming into the Catholic Church helped him reorient his perception to the reality that Jesus is King. Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit questions for Q&A episodes at whycatholic...
2022-11-1914 min
Why Catholic?#18 - One Baptism for the Forgiveness of SinsThe Nicene Creed includes the phrase “I believe in one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.” In this episode, Justin Hibbard looks through Scripture and history to explain how the historical Church has understood that Christian baptism is a one-time event and how it is a sacrament that washes away original sin. Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit questions for Q&A episodes at whycatholic@substack.comFollow Why Catholic? on Instagram: @whycatholicpodcastSO...
2022-11-1412 min
Why Catholic?#17 - The Jewish Roots of BaptismWhy does initiation into the Christian community begin with a ceremony involving water? In this episode, Justin Hibbard explores Christian baptism and its roots in the Jewish practice of mikvah. Learn some of the specific details around a proper Jewish mikvah and how Christian baptism is similar and different.Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit questions for Q&A episodes at whycatholic@substack.comFollow Why Catholic? on Instagram: @whycatholicpodcastSOURCES:
2022-11-0719 min
Why Catholic?#16 - The Eucharist Changes EverythingIn this episode, Justin Hibbard concludes the mini-series on the Sacrament of the Eucharist. How does the belief that the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist affect the practice of the Mass as well as various beliefs throughout Catholicism?Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit questions for Q&A episodes at whycatholic@substack.comFollow Why Catholic? on Instagram: @whycatholicpodcastSOURCES:* Video: 10 Minute Bible Hour - A Protestant Tours...
2022-10-3117 min
Why Catholic?#15 - The Mysterious Case of Eucharistic MiraclesWhile Catholics believe that the Eucharist becomes the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus, the form remains bread and wine. However, what if it didn’t? What if the bread turned into flesh and the wine into blood in an extraordinary miracle? In this episode Justin Hibbard explores a few cases of Eucharistic miracles over the centuries and the scientific evidence that claims a miracle is the only explanation.Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit qu...
2022-10-2418 min
Why Catholic?#14 - The Eucharist Throughout HistoryHow has the Christian Church historically and consistently understood the Eucharist? Join Justin Hibbard as he looks at Jesus’ Bread of Life Discourse in John 6 through the lens of followers of the Apostles and Church leaders throughout history. You may even be surprised to hear some prominent Protestants share the Catholic understanding of the Eucharist. Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit questions for Q&A episodes at whycatholic@substack.comFollow Why Catholic? on In...
2022-10-1717 min
Why Catholic?#13 - Interview with Devin Halford - From Atheist to Catholic MissionaryIn this episode, Justin Hibbard interviews Devin Halford, a former atheist who converted to Catholicism and is now a missionary to the homeless with Christ in the City in Denver, CO.Devin’s missionary profile pageChrist in the City websiteBe sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider. Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit questions for Q&A episodes at whycatholic@substack.comFollow Why Catholic? on Instagram: @whycatholicpodcast Get full access to Why Ca...
2022-10-1034 min
Why Catholic?#11 - From Baptist Pastor to Faithful CatholicThis is a recording of Justin Hibbard’s presentation about how he went from a lifelong Protestant and a Baptist Pastor to the Catholic Church. This was recorded on September 15th at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Park City, UT at their September Summit. Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit questions for Q&A episodes at whycatholic@substack.comFollow Why Catholic? on Instagram: @whycatholicpodcast Get full access to Why Cath...
2022-09-2652 min
Why Catholic?#10 - The Center of ExistenceFlannery O’Connor the great fiction author once took great offense when someone suggested to her that the Eucharist was just a nice symbol. “If it’s just a symbol, then to hell with it,” she said. In this episode, Justin Hibbard continues an explanation on the sacrament of the Eucharist and the theology behind it. Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit questions for Q&A episodes at whycatholic@substack.comFollow Why Catholic? on Insta...
2022-09-1916 min
Why Catholic?#9 - The Jewish Roots of the EucharistWhy do Christians commemorate Jesus’ death with a piece of bread and wine? In this episode, Justin Hibbard (co-founder of the ministry Christianity is Jewish), explores the origin of the Eucharist (aka communion or Lord’s Supper) by explaining its context in the Passover Seder.Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit questions for Q&A episodes at whycatholic@substack.comFollow Why Catholic? on Instagram: @whycatholicpodcastSHOW NOTES:* Explanation of the...
2022-09-1216 min
Why Catholic?#8 - St. Peter Claver: Slave to the Negroes ForeverAs a special monthly episode, Justin Hibbard explains the significance of a particular feast day in the liturgical calendar. In this September 9th episode, Justin explores the life of Saint Peter Claver aka Pedro Claver - an extraordinary 17th century Jesuit missionary from Spain who poured out his life to provide physical and spiritual aid to Africans who were unjustly taken from their homes and forced into the slave trade in the New World. It is estimated that over the course of his 40-year ministry in Cartagena, he catechized and baptized 300,000 African slaves. See a depiction and brief bio...
2022-09-0910 min
Why Catholic?#6 - With God, in CommunityWhy does the Catholic Church (and Orthodox Church for that matter) teach that the sacraments are only available inside the Church? In this episode, Justin Hibbard discusses the nature of God as a communal being and how He works to bring us into community (and unity) with other Believers. Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit questions for Q&A episodes at whycatholic@substack.comFollow Why Catholic? on Instagram: @whycatholicpodcast Get...
2022-08-2916 min
Why Catholic?#5 - Invitation to NarniaIs Christianity a boring and stale religion full of stifling rules? Or is it a wild faith full of myth, fantasy, and the supernatural? In this episode, Justin Hibbard continues highlighting the Sacramental Worldview of Catholicism by focusing on the supernatural undercurrent of Christianity - where Heaven kisses earth, where myth becomes fact.Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit questions for Q&A episodes at whycatholic@substack.comFollow Why Catholic? on Instagram: @whycatholicpodcast
2022-08-2217 min
Why Catholic?#4 - The Ark of the CovenantWhat can the Ark of the Covenant teach us about a sacramental worldview and the portal between heaven and earth? In this episode, Justin Hibbard explains some of those mysterious and haunting biblical accounts of the Ark of the Covenant, and why comprehending these stories is essential for understanding the Catholic worldview. Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit questions for Q&A episodes at whycatholic@substack.comFollow Why Catholic? on Instagram: @whycatholicpodcast
2022-08-1517 min
Why Catholic?#3 - A Sacramental WorldviewWhat is the worldview of Catholicism? In this episode, Justin Hibbard dives into the why of Catholicism by explaining a sacramental worldview. What are the sacraments? What do the sacraments accomplish? How do we partner with God in the sacraments? And how does a restaurant compare to the sacraments?Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit questions for Q&A episodes at whycatholic@substack.comFollow Why Catholic? on Instagram: @whycatholicpodcast Get...
2022-08-0817 min
Why Catholic?#2 - The Language of CatholicismWhy do Protestants and Catholics struggle to find common ground on theological ideas? Is it that they embrace very divergent Christian worldviews, or is it more of a language barrier where concepts, words, and emphasis gets lost in translation? Join Justin Hibbard, a Catholic convert, who has a background in linguistics and spent 39 years in various Protestant circles, explain how Catholicism is a language and how it often gets lost in translation.Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribe
2022-08-0114 min
Why Catholic?IntroductionWelcome to Why Catholic? - a podcast by Justin Hibbard on the what and why behind Catholicism. In this intro episode, Justin briefly introduces himself and lays out the objectives and the formats of the podcast. Be sure to subscribe to Why Catholic? on your favorite podcast provider.Become a Why Catholic? patron at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribeSubmit questions for Q&A episodes at whycatholic@substack.comFollow Why Catholic? on Instagram: @whycatholicpodcast Get full access to Why Catholic? at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribe
2022-07-2404 min