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My guest this week is friend of the show John (JM) Kraemer.  He is the founder of The Lego Church Project.  We discuss how the pandemic has hampered his project, the state of the faith, how the world needs hope, why we must keep evangelizing, and so much more!  It is always fun to have him on.  Learn for about John and his amazing ministry at https://prayingbricks.blogspot.com/

This week bestselling author, international speaker, and Catholic Apologist Steve Ray joins me to discuss the Papacy.  We discuss the biblical and early church evidence for the papacy, the primacy of Peter, and some common Protestant objections.  It was a very enlightening interview. Check out Steve's books about the papacy  "Upon this Rock: Peter and the Primacy of Rome in Scripture and the Early Church”  AND   "The Papacy: What the Pope Does and Why it Matters" AND he has a great documentary and Study Guide titled “Mary, Mother of God”

Nancy Ward Joins me this week.  She is the author of a great book titled "Sharing Your Catholic Faith Story".  In this great book she gives her story on her journey into the church and it includes the stories of others as well.  We talk about how the Holy Spirit helps us, developing our relationship with the Holy Spirit, and our call to evangelization.  Learn more about Nancy and her great work at www.nancyhcward.com and www.joyalive.net .

Apologist and author Ken Litchfield joins me on the program this week.  We discuss his book and some common objections to Catholicism.  He answers the question of what church did Christ establish and where we got the Bible.  It os very informative.  About Ken's book: This book is an introductory guide to the Catholic Faith. It is great guide for new Catholics, fallen away Catholics and cradle Catholics. It would be very useful supplement for a confirmation class or an RCIA class.This book explains what the Catholic Church teaches in plain language for the regular pew sitter. It explains the Old Testament Jewish roots of Catholic teachings and the New Testament references for Catholic teachings. As a bonus I provide quotes from early Christian teachers that give the a Catholic interpretation of the Old and New Testaments before 500AD. The book is laid out to take a person from pagan to Catholic in 100 pages or an individual chapter can be read on its own. This book ...

Dr. Scott Hahn is on the program to talk about his new book. We discuss the origins of the book, the importance of the body in life and death, the vital part the Eucharist plays in our body as well as our faith, and how early Christian's treated the body and how that changed western civilization. The book is fascinating and packed with history from the early church, the church fathers, and scripture. I can't recommend it enough. Here is a link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1645850307/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_R1u-EbR9Z9RM0 Also visit Dr. Hahn's apostolate The Saint Paul Center For Biblical Theology at www.stpaulcenter.com About the Book (From Amazon description): As Catholics, we believe in the resurrection of the body. We profess it in our creed. We're taught that to bury and pray for the dead are corporal and spiritual works of mercy. We honor the dead in our Liturgy through the Rite of Christian burial. We do all of this, and more, because when Jesus Christ to...

This week popular blogger and podcaster Efran Menny of Menny Thoughts and the Priestly Passion joins me. We discuss, and barely touch the surface, of African American influence on Catholicism. Included is a great introduction to the great Saint Peter Claver, Bishop James Healy, Daniel Rudd, and Henriette Delille. So much great information. For more information check out the website of the National Black Catholic Congress at https://www.nbccongress.org/ . Also check out the Menny Thoughts blog at mennythoughts.wordpress.com .