Let's Talk About It

Today we are joined by Kerena Lawlor (@discotheo_ on Instagram) as she shares her story of a traumatic and abusive marriage which culminated in a divorce. From this experience, and her passion for ministering to women, Kerena has begun ministering both in person and online to other women who are suffering. Her dream is to … Read More Read More

Today we are joined by Sam Landon as he shares his story of growing up LCMS Lutheran and converting to Catholicism in college. Sam grew up in east Tennessee but has lived in Chicago since 2017. He received his Master's Degree in Religious Studies, specializing in New Testament and Early Christianity, from the University of … Read More Read More

Today we are joined by John Bloedel as he shares his story of growing up in mega church Evangelicalism, attending Moody Bible Institute, pursuing an MDiv with an emphasis in pastoral ministry, and eventually becoming a Confessional Lutheran. He currently works in Christian nonprofit marketing and has a love for theology, philosophy, apologetics, history, and … Read More Read More

Today we are joined by Javier Perdomo (@javierperd2604 on YouTube) as he shares his story of growing up Baptist, ministering as a Youth Pastor in a Baptist church, to now becoming a Confessional Lutheran. Javier is a Church History Enthusiast, a published apologetics and religious education researcher, and a lover of the Protestant Reformation. His … Read More Read More

In this episode, we talk about what a sacrament is, Catholic vs. Lutheran definitions, different views of grace and justification, and more!  Sources:  https://www.catholicshare.com/the-catholic-understanding-of-grace-a-primer/ http://www.lutheranlayman.com/2015/03/what-do-we-mean-by-means-of-grace.html?m=1 https://www.lcms.org/about/beliefs/faqs/doctrine Vote on what topic you'd like us to tackle next!

In this episode, we talk about Christian Angelology and the differences between Catholic and Protestant perspectives on Angels! Key conversation points:  The nature of Angels, their roles, and hierarchy Angelic Intercession – Catholic and Protestant beliefs Prayers and Invocations to Angels Use of extra-Biblical texts and church tradition in Angelology Vote on what topic you'd … Read More Read More

In this episode, we talk about clerical celibacy and the difference in Catholic and Protestant perspectives.    Vote on what topic you'd like us to tackle next!

In this episode, we talk about Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the devotion to the Brown Scapular! We also talk about what are sacramentals and address differences between the Catholic and Lutheran view on receiving grace.    Vote on what topic you'd like us to tackle next!

In this episode, Jacque talks about experiencing a Lutheran service, her thoughts, and the differences with Catholic Mass.    Vote on what topic you'd like us to tackle next!

In this episode, we sit down and address a few comments from our last video on Megan converting to Lutheranism.  Follow us on all the things! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacqueandmegan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacqueandmeganpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDsFcnyniLFT-mI_URUqNA Contact us: jacqueandmegan@gmail.com Join our email list: https://mailchi.mp/4b9d22d4f1a9/join-our-email-list Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04KoN5RAUTTteoutkdcv7C Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-about-it/id1536068503

In this episode, Megan discusses her recent conversion to Lutheranism, doctrines she initially found difficult, theology and practice she found compelling, and more.

In this episode, Jacque talks about her visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City! We briefly go over the story of this apparition, the impact on Mexico, and Jacque's personal reflections. Follow us on all the things! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacqueandmegan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacqueandmeganpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDsFcnyniLFT-mI_URUqNA Contact us: jacqueandmegan@gmail.com Join our email list: … Read More Read More

Today we talk about the Catholic ministerial priesthood in contrast to the Protestant view of the priesthood of all believers.    Sources:  https://files.lcms.org/dl/f/the-augsburg-confession https://web.stanford.edu/~jsabol/certainty/readings/Luther-ChristianNobility.pdf https://www.gotquestions.org/Jesus-High-Priest.html https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM   //   Let's Talk About it with Jacque and Megan is a podcast born from our friendship. We are two people with very different beliefs, yet a shared … Read More Read More

Today we talk about the history of the Rosary, what it is, other forms of prayer beads, and why Protestants don't usually pray it.    Sources: https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/culture/catholic-contributions/the-history-of-the-rosary.html https://www.mysteriesoftherosary.org/p/history-of-rosary.html https://www.amazon.com/Rosary-Prayer-That-Saved-Life/dp/1401940188 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/252575/the-reasons-st-john-paul-ii-gave-for-adding-the-luminous-mysteries-to-the-rosary https://www.unspokenelements.com/pages/how-to-use-anglican-prayer-beads https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0Dp1_wcsaA https://justandsinner.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-lutheran-rosary.html   //   Let's Talk About it with Jacque and Megan is a podcast born from our friendship. We are two people … Read More Read More

Today we are excited to be joined by Fr. Michael Mehringer, a Catholic priest at Queen of Apostles in Chicago. Fr. Michael worked as a chemist for five years before entering the seminary in 2017. In this episode, we ask him questions on the Catholic beliefs around the Eucharist and how they compare to various … Read More Read More

Today we talk about whether or not the deuterocanonical books (or “apocrypha” as Protestants call them) should be included in the Bible!   Jacque's Sources: Protestantism's Old Testament Problem | Catholic Answers Magazine Donut MUD Founder Story C v 002 (youtube.com) Why Catholic Bibles Are Bigger: Revised Second Edition: Gary Michuta: 9781683570516: Amazon.com: Books How … Read More Read More

Today we talk about the story of Our Lady of Knock in Ireland after Jacque visited the site! We go over the story of the apparition, what the witnesses saw, and questions about apparitions from a Protestant perspective.    https://www.knockshrine.ie/history/   //   Let's Talk About it with Jacque and Megan is a podcast born … Read More Read More

Today we are excited to be joined by Pastor Bryan Wolfmeuller, a Lutheran pastor in Texas and owner of the YouTube channel @PastorBryanWolfmueller where he discusses Lutheran doctrines and perspectives. In this episode, we ask him questions on the Lutheran beliefs around the Lord's Supper and how they compare to evangelical and Catholic views.    … Read More Read More

Today we are excited to be joined by Pastor Bryan Wolfmeuller, a Lutheran pastor in Texas and owner of the YouTube channel @PastorBryanWolfmueller where he discusses Lutheran doctrines and perspectives. In this episode, we ask him questions on the Lutheran beliefs around baptism and how they compare to evangelical and Catholic views. Stay tuned for … Read More Read More

What happens when a Catholic and a Protestant get married? Today we talk with Della Bright about her journey navigating an inter-denominational marriage with her husband after she decided to take her Protestant faith seriously and he decided to take his Catholic faith seriously. A few of the questions we asked Della:    What tradition … Read More Read More

We visited a Good Friday service at a Lutheran church and talk about it in this episode! Listen in to hear what Jacque (a Catholic) thought of it. Let's Talk About it with Jacque and Megan is a podcast born from our friendship. We are two people with very different beliefs, yet a shared desire … Read More Read More

Is Easter truly a Christian holiday or does it have pagan roots? What are we celebrating on Easter? Where do our Easter traditions come from? Listen in as we discuss all this and more! Happy Easter!   Sources: https://www.gotquestions.org/easter-origins.html https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/easter-symbols   Let's Talk About it with Jacque and Megan is a podcast born from our … Read More Read More

Today we talk about something both of us agree on…that we don't believe the Calvinistic view of double predestination is Biblical. A few of the points we touch on in this episode:    What is double predestination? Do all Calvinists hold to double predestination? Is double predestination Biblical? Why do we reject it?   Helpful … Read More Read More

This week we are excited to talk to Bryan Topham from the channel @QuestforFaithwithBryan about his journey converting from Church of Christ to Catholicism. Bryan started his channel with the goal to explain the Catholic Faith from the perspective of a newcomer.    Bryan's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@QuestforFaithwithBryan   Let's Talk About it with Jacque and Megan … Read More Read More

This week, Jacque asks Megan about her experience visiting two different Lutheran services for the first time.   Let's Talk About it with Jacque and Megan is a podcast born from our friendship. We are two people with very different beliefs, yet a shared desire to have understanding and unity! We love to have good … Read More Read More

This week we chat about why Jacque is Catholic, what she loves most about the Catholic Church, and reasons why she won't become Protestant. Is there a topic in this episode you'd like us to dig deeper into? Let us know in the comments! Sources: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/is-there-really-no-salvation-outside-the-catholic-church Dei verbum (vatican.va) Catechism of the Catholic Church – … Read More Read More

This week we chat about why Megan is Protestant, things she loves about the Protestant tradition, and reasons why she won't convert to Catholicism. Is there a topic in this episode you'd like us to dig deeper into? Let us know in the comments! Article on Anglican priesthood: https://northamanglican.com/the-protestant-problem-with-priesthood/#post-11512-endnote-ref-8 Let's Talk About it with Jacque … Read More Read More

Today we discuss the Novus Ordo mass! // Let's Talk About it with Jacque and Megan is a podcast born from our friendship. We are two people with very different beliefs, yet a shared desire to have understanding and unity! We love to have good natured “Catholic vs. Protestant” conversations to bridge the gap between … Read More Read More

In this episode, we talk about the practice of venerating relics. What are relics? What are the different classifications of relics? What is the Catholic theology behind venerating relics? Do Protestants believe we shouldn't venerate relics? Listen in as we discuss Catholic and Protestant perspectives on this!   Jacque's Sources: https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/culture/catholic-contributions/church-teaching-on-relics.html#:~:text=To%20venerate%20the%20relics%20of%20the%20saints%20is,Church%2C%20they%20as%20members%20of%20the%20Church%20triumphant. https://uscatholic.org/articles/202312/glad-you-asked-why-do-catholics-venerate-relics/ https://www.catholic.com/tract/relics Megan's Sources: … Read More Read More

In this episode, we talk about the practice of venerating icons. Does religious imagery have a place in Christianity? Are Catholics wrong for venerating icons? Is veneration a form of worship? Listen in as we discuss Catholic and Protestant perspectives on this!   Jacque's Sources: Veneration of Images | Catholic Answers Encyclopedia “Catechism of Christian … Read More Read More

What is the doctrine of Purgatory? Why don't Protestants affirm this belief? Does Purgatory mean Christ's sacrifice was not sufficient? Listen in as we discuss Catholic vs. Protestant perspectives on Purgatory! For the sake of a good-faith discussion, we'll discuss the official teaching and belief of the Catholic Church, not the various abuses and misuses … Read More Read More

Catholics & Protestants may disagree on a lot…and we've talked about many of those issues…but we also agree on a lot! The fundamentals of the Christian faith are in agreement between both of our traditions. Our video on our favorite things about each other's faith tradition: https://youtu.be/iMlq4N9oRAE?si=q1z4zGYtZS4wSBth Truth Unites on Divine Simplicity: https://youtu.be/wlpdpAnVwgI?si=zjHWlISwFduUH9e4 Essence-Energies Distinction: … Read More Read More

Is Halloween a pagan or Christian holiday? Should Christians celebrate? We delve into this holiday and even tell you our own ghost story! // Our podcast was born from our friendship. We are two people with very different beliefs, yet a shared desire to have understanding and unity! We love to have good natured “Catholic … Read More Read More

What is the red-pill movement? Why are Christian men looking up to people like Andrew Tate? How should the church respond? Today we talk to John Bloedel about the manosphere movement online and biblical masculinity. // John's article on Andrew Tate: https://medium.com/@johnbloedel/andrew-tate-is-bad-christians-who-only-half-condemn-him-are-worse-3162489c1a0e // Follow us on all the things! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacqueandmegan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacqueandmeganpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDsFcnyniLFT-mI_URUqNA … Read More Read More

Today we talk about the differences between Catholic and Protestant views of justification. //   Jacque's Source: Catechism of the Catholic Church – PART 3 SECTION 1 CHAPTER 3 ARTICLE 2 (scborromeo.org)   Megan's Source: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/the-doctrine-of-justification/

Today we are honored to talk with Faith Cintron about her work in maternity housing. Faith has worked in maternity homes for 12 years and currently runs two homes in the Chicago area. We talked with Faith about how she started in maternity housing, how she supports the moms physically, emotionally, and spiritually, challenges, victories, … Read More Read More

Today we talk about the story behind the Miraculous Medal as well as incorruptible Saints. (Incorruptibility is the preservation of the body from normal decay after death.)   More on Jacque's pilgrimage to Lourdes: https://youtu.be/B_SgBN6vLN4?si=dS4YvkL4VIbJ4A30 Sources: Incorrupt bodies, saints and incorruptibility? Here's what you need to know | Catholic News Agency Too Good to Rot? … Read More Read More

Today we are joined with Sami Parker, a Social Media Advocate at Live Action. Live Action is a pro-life organization dedicated to education on issues of abortion, family, and human rights. We talked with Sami about her work with Live Action, how she joined the pro-life movement, and online advocacy work. Although this is a … Read More Read More

4 months after a major breakup…what are Jacque's reflections, processing, and practical steps? If you've been through a breakup, whether it's in the past or if you're currently in the thick of it, we grieve with you. No matter the circumstances of your breakup, it will get better even if it feels impossible now. These … Read More Read More

Today we talk about Megan's birth experience a year ago, how labor went, her unexpected c-section and her reflections as she has processed it.    //   Megan's blog post: https://meganbloedel.medium.com/cecelias-birth-7c928ebe10a0   //   Follow us on all the things! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacqueandmegan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacqueandmeganpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDsFcnyniLFT-mI_URUqNA Contact us: jacqueandmegan@gmail.com Join our email list: https://mailchi.mp/4b9d22d4f1a9/join-our-email-list Support … Read More Read More

Tune in to hear about Jacque's experience visiting Lourdes, the site of a Marian apparition, and our discussion on how apparitions and miracles are authenticated.  “Between February 11th and July 16th 1858, Bernadette Soubirous, a 14-year-old peasant girl, experienced 18 apparitions of the Virgin Mary in the nearby Massabielle grotto. During the 9th vision, an … Read More Read More

Take a trip down memory lane with us as we reminisce on how we met and became friends and reflect on practical tips on having ecumenical friendships.  Jacque is currently on a pilgrimage to Lourdes. If you have any prayer requests or intentions, drop a comment and she will pray for you there! Follow us … Read More Read More

Is it biblical to pray to saints or to Mary? Does it benefit or hinder our spiritual life? Listen in as we discuss the Catholic (Jacque) and Protestant (Megan) perspectives on asking saints for intercession.  Speaking of intercession, Jacque is going on a pilgrimage to Lourdes. If you have any prayer requests or intentions, drop … Read More Read More

In this week's episode, Jacque and Megan discuss the dangers of “social media advice,” especially when it pertains to motherhood and dating. Should we be taking advice from social media influencers? When does it become harmful? How can we protect ourselves from unhelpful and even harmful advice online? Tune in and let us know what … Read More Read More

How do you find the courage to leave a relationship you know is wrong and step out in faith that God has something better planned? We are so grateful to talk to Maria Gari (@runningmyselftogether) about her experience ending a long-term relationship. A few questions we ask Maria:  How did you find the courage to … Read More Read More

Lent can bring feelings of failure…and we want to talk about it! How should we feel towards failure in our spiritual life? Can it actually be good for us?  Fr. Mike Schmitz on St. Terese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHYO4qW47x0&t=1s St. Mark Ji Tianxiang: https://aleteia.org/2017/07/06/he-was-an-opium-addict-who-couldnt-receive-the-sacraments-but-hes-a-martyr-and-a-saint/ Follow us on all the things! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacqueandmegan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacqueandmeganpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDsFcnyniLFT-mI_URUqNA Contact us: … Read More Read More

We had the pleasure of speaking with Lauren Juarez about her experiences navigating divorce as a Christian at 21 years old.    Lauren Juarez is a digital creator and freelancer who discusses sustainability, slow living, and personal topics such as faith and her divorce story across her platforms.    Lauren's full divorce story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ihhowf2_lGI   … Read More Read More

As requested, we sat down to talk about our different views on confession! We address what confession is, the Catholic theology behind it, personal experiences, and the Protestant outlook on the topic.   Listen to our episode on baptism with Dr. Ortlund: https://pod.fo/e/16df29 Listen to our episode with Trent Horn: https://pod.fo/e/16df1f Listen to our episode … Read More Read More

In this episode we interview Dr. Matthew Breuninger on attachment styles. Dr. Breuninger talks about: What are the different attachment styles? What forms our attachment style?  Why is it important to know our own attachment style? What areas of our lives does our attachment style most affect?  Does our attachment style affect our relationship with … Read More Read More

Birth control, cycle tracking, NFP, unplanned pregnancies…let's talk about it!   Emily Frase is the face behind the Total W(h)ine blog and Instagram page, a place where Catholics can talk about the hard stuff of living out a faithful expression of sex and marriage, with straight up honesty, zero judgment, and a healthy dose of … Read More Read More

Let's talk about weight gain, body image, disordered eating…and our own experience and journey.   Follow us on all the things! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacqueandmegan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacqueandmeganpodcast Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jacqueandmegan/videos Contact us: jacqueandmegan@gmail.com Join our email list: https://mailchi.mp/4b9d22d4f1a9/join-our-email-list Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jacqueandmegan