The Catechism Guy Podcast

Advent is a time for us to prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ in our lives. In this video, I share with you 8 different ideas to help you draw closer to Christ this Advent Season.

Catholics have a special devotion to Our Lady and are often accused by other Christians of worshipping her as if she's God. Is this true?  Do Catholics worship the Blessed Virgin Mary?----------------------------------------

The Sign of the Cross is an ancient and essential part of the Catholic Faith. In this episode discover its deeper meaning and why you should never make it the same way again.----------------------------------------

According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, God became man for FOUR reasons.In this episode of The Catechism Guy Podcast, I breakdown and walk you through each of these four reasons.➡️ CCC 457-460: http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p122a3p1.htmWatch this episode here! --------------LINKS------------------

This is the longest recorded prayer of Jesus that we have!In this episode of The Catechism Guy Podcast, I share with you Our Lord's longest prayer found in the Gospels, famously known as his High Priestly Prayer. I break it open and show you how it's truly a prayer for unity.➡️ CCC 2478: http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p4s1c3a3.htm#2748Watch this episode here!--------------LINKS------------------

Finally, a new episode!In this one, you'll learn what the Immaculate Conception is, why it's significant for our salvation, and what it means for your own personal faith. Check it out on YouTube here!-------------------------------- GIVING --------------------------------Patreon (monthly giving)-------------------------------- LINKS --------------------------------Catechism Reference (para. 489-493)Website - TheCatechismGuy.comYouTube Channel-------------------------------- SOCIAL --------------------------------Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecatechismguyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCatechismGuyTwitter: https://twitter.com/thecatechismguy

Is Natural Family Planning just another form of contraception? Or is it something entirely different?In this episode of The Catechism Guy Podcast, I interview Melissa Tablada, a FertilityCare Practitioner, who is passionate about spreading the truth about Natural Family Planning. Melissa shares the basics of NFP, how it became such a large part of her life, and why it's NOT contraception. In addition, she debunks the top myths currently out there about NFP!Managing Your Fertility // https://www.managingyourfertility.com/Creighton Website // http://creightonsouthflorida.com/Melissa's YouTube Myths Video // https://youtu.be/GtkdLmgUxxIMelissa's Instagram //  https://www.instagram.com/melissagrac...Melissa's Website // https://www.melissagracetablada.com/f...-------------------------------- GIVING --------------------------------Patreon (monthly giving)-------------------------------- LINKS --------------------------------Catechism Reference (para. 2360-2372)Website - TheCatechismGuy.comYouTube Channel-------------------------------- SOCIAL --------------------------------Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecatechismguyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCatechismGuyTwitter: https://twitter.com/thecatechismguy

Living in a time of such polarization, can Catholics and Protestants agree on anything today?In this episode of The Catechism Guy Podcast, I interview Austin Suggs (Gospel Simplicity), an Evangelical Protestant who began investigating the Catholic Faith after his experience of Mass as a Protestant. We discuss what he's learned about Catholics and the Church, how Catholics and Protestants view one another, what his biggest objections are to becoming Catholic, what the chances are of him becoming Catholic someday, and much more!Austin's Experience Going to Mass as a Protestant-------------------------------- GIVING --------------------------------Patreon (monthly giving)-------------------------------- LINKS --------------------------------Catechism Reference (para. 1271)Website - TheCatechismGuy.comYouTube ChannelFREE 30-Day Prayer Challenge w/ the Catechism: https://thecatechismguy.com/challenge/-------------------------------- SOCIAL --------------------------------Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecatechismguyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCatechismGuyTwitter: https://twitter.com/thecatechismguy

Are we really all that different from the animals? It seems that humanity, today, has lost all sense of what it means to be human. Can we recover?Also, two big announcements come at the end of this episode starting at 35:32!-----------------------------------------WEEKLY CHALLENGE: Spend intentional time in prayer meditating on the proper vision of our human nature. inviting God to heal our wounds and our distorted vision of our nature.-----------------------------------------RECOMMENDED BOOK:Holy People, Holy Land: A Theological Introduction to the Bible by Michael Dauphinais and Matthew LeveringPARAGRAPHS COVERED:CCC 355-368GIVING:Financially Support The Catechism GuyGIVEAWAY:Enter the Giveaway herePRAYER CHALLENGE:30-Day Prayer Challenge with the CatechismMERCH:The Catechism Guy StoreWEBSITE:Thecatechismguy.comSOCIAL MEDIA:InstagramFacebookWatch on YouTube

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian lifeThe Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is a re-presentation of the one and only sacrifice of Jesus Christ to the Father Jesus Christ instituted the Eucharist in order to perpetuate his sacrifice on the crossThe Holy Eucharist contains within itself Jesus Christ himself-----------------------------------------WEEKLY CHALLENGE: Do something tangible in your prayer life: pray the rosary, visit the Blessed Sacrament, receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, etc.-----------------------------------------RELATED RESOURCES:Emily's Instagram: @thecrazycatholicJustyn Martyr on the Mass in 155ADChurch Fathers on the Eucharist"The Fourth Cup" talk by Dr. Scott HahnRECOMMENDED BOOKS:The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth by Dr. Scott HahnThe Fourth Cup: Unveiling the Mystery of the Last Supper and the Cross by Dr. Scott HahnJesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper by Dr. Brant PitrePARAGRAPHS COVERED:CCC 1323-27CCC 1336CCC 1366-67WEBSITE:Thecatechismguy.comSOCIAL MEDIA:InstagramFacebookWatch on YouTube

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: What it means to say homosexual acts are intrinsically disorderedThe Church calls for all persons attracted to the same sex to be treated with dignity and respect, and that all unjust discrimination toward them must be avoidedThe power that the virtue of chastity has in our livesThat all the baptized are called to chastity-----------------------------------------WEEKLY CHALLENGE: Examine your current state with the virtue of chastity and discern how God is currently calling you to grow?If you know someone who experiences same-sex attraction, take the time to reach out and be a friend. Be willing to journey with others around you. -----------------------------------------RELATED RESOURCES:Tyler's Instagram: @1ssacatholicCourage InternationalChastity ProjectDocumentary: The Third WayRECOMMENDED BOOKS:Why I Don't Call Myself Gay: How I Reclaimed My Sexual Reality & Found Peace by Daniel MattsonMade for Love: Same-Sex Attraction & the Catholic Church by Fr. Mike SchmitzPARAGRAPHS COVERED:CCC 2357-2359CCC 2337-2351WEBSITE:Thecatechismguy.comSOCIAL MEDIA:InstagramFacebookWatch on YouTube

Living Ardently  / Passion /  Authentic Freedom-----------------------------------------IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: Our passions/emotions are neither inherently good or evilOur emotions must be guided by right reason, otherwise they will lead us to sinVirtues are habits that make it easier for us to perform good actions and build our characterAuthentic freedom is found in a life of virtue-----------------------------------------WEEKLY CHALLENGE: Intentionally be less transactional with those around you. Take the time to learn a strangers name or to ask how a friend is.-----------------------------------------EPISODE LINKS:Leave a voice message hereThe Living Ardently PodcastLiving Ardently InstagramPARAGRAPHS COVERED:CCC 1803-1804CCC 1762-1770WEBSITE:Thecatechismguy.comSOCIAL MEDIA:InstagramFacebookYOUTUBE CHANNEL

I have a quick, but IMPORTANT announcement for you regarding the podcast! No full episode this week, so instead, I encourage you to take some extra time out of your schedule to pray.----------------------------------------- PARAGRAPH COVERED:CCC 2567WEBSITE:Thecatechismguy.comSOCIAL MEDIA:InstagramFacebook

Why Share Your Faith / The Duty of All Christians / Martyrdom-----------------------------------------IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: The love of Christ is what impels one to share the GospelEvangelization isn't the job of the just clergy, but a work of all the Christian faithfulChristians have a duty to share the message of salvationEvery Christian is called to be a martyr for the Faith-----------------------------------------WEEKLY CHALLENGE: Take time to pray and reflect on your story of conversion and faith: Who were you before Christ came into your life, what's the story of Him coming into your life, and how has He changed your life?Be bold, pray for God's grace/assistance, and ask someone, "How are you?" Be ready to listen and be Christ's presence to this person, to pray with them, and to give a reason for your hope. -----------------------------------------EPISODE LINKS:Leave a voice message hereEvangelii Nuntiandi: On Evangelization in the Modern WorldPARAGRAPHS COVERED:CCC 429CCC 863CCC 900CCC 1816CCC 2472-2473WEBSITE:Thecatechismguy.comSOCIAL MEDIA:InstagramFacebook-----------------------------------------OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE:[1:20] Episode Topic Introduction[2:05] Gerrick's Background [4:14] Gerrick's Faith Journey [12:57] Where the Desire to Share Christ Comes From (Paragraph 429)[15:51] We Must Be Disciples Before We Can Evangelize [17:20] What is Evangelization? [26:26] The Role of the Laity in Evangelization (Paragraphs 863 & 900)[36:50] I Don't Know How to Share the Gospel [43:40] The Call to Martyrdom (Paragraphs 2472-2473) [1:01:30] The Necessity of Sharing our Faith (Paragraph 1816)[1:15:16] A Challenge for this Week

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy / Christ has conquered death / Suffering isn't meaningless-----------------------------------------IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: Death in Christ has become an antidote for fallen humanityIllness is permitted by God for a greater goodGod cares more about our eternal salvation than our temporal healthSuffering can configure us to Christ and unite us to him-----------------------------------------WEEKLY CHALLENGE: Think of something really affecting your life right now that you've been holding onto and confide it in someone you trust. Allow Christ to walk with you through someone else.-----------------------------------------EPISODE LINKS:Leave a voice message hereMacebell WorkoutPassion of the Christ SceneFather Mike Schmitz: Insecure HomilyPARAGRAPHS COVERED:CCC 1500-1501CCC 1009-1010CCC 1505WEBSITE:Thecatechismguy.comSOCIAL MEDIA:InstagramFacebook-----------------------------------------OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE:[9:56] Episode Topic Introduction[10:34] Xavier's Faith Journey [16:14] Illness in Human Life (Paragraph 1500-1501)[27:50] Xavier's Advice to Others [45:16] The Meaning of Christian Death (Paragraph 1009-1010)[55:55] The New Meaning of Suffering (Paragraph 1505)[1:14:47] Suffering Purifies Our Love[1:29:43] Why It Might Be Hard For a Rich Man to Enter the Kingdom of Heaven[1:40:27] A Challenge for this Week

God Has Revealed Himself / Two Orders of Knowledge / Fire Insurance-----------------------------------------IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: God has revealed Himself in two waysDivine Revelation is a free, gratuitous act of loveSalvation is not "fire insurance"What place private revelations have in our faith-----------------------------------------WEEKLY CHALLENGE: Pray/proclaim the Nicene or Apostle's Creed every morning this week. Begin each day with the awareness that God has revealed Himself to you. By proclaiming the Creed, you are making a profession of faith in God's Revelation!-----------------------------------------EPISODE LINKS:Leave a voice message hereArticle: "Which Catechism should I buy?"Dei VerbumPARAGRAPHS COVERED:CCC 50-53 CCC 36-38CCC 65-67WEBSITE:Thecatechismguy.comSOCIAL MEDIA:InstagramFacebook-----------------------------------------OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE:[3:20] This Episode's Question: Has God Revealed Himself?[3:38] Quotation of CCC 50-53[6:09] Two Orders of Revelation (Paragraph 50)[11:13] Knowledge of God (Paragraph 36-38)[19:33] The Manner God Reveals Himself (Paragraph 51)[22:28] Why has God Revealed Himself? (Paragraph 52)[26:08] What is God's Method of Revelation? (Paragraph 53)[27:55] Jesus Christ is the Fullness of All Revelation (Paragraphs 65-67)[34:02] An Invitation to Reflect on Your Life[35:47] A Challenge for this Week

You're Made for God / Everyone's Religious / Rejecting God-----------------------------------------IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: Man has a desire for God inscribed into his nature Everyone is religious!The Catholic Faith is the fullness of God's Revelation6 reasons people forget, overlook, or explicitly reject GodGod never stops seeking us-----------------------------------------WEEKLY CHALLENGE: Fast from 1 meal this week and, instead of eating during that time, sit in silence for 15-20 and bring your hunger to the Lord in prayer. -----------------------------------------RECOMMENDED READING:Interior Freedom by Jacque PhilippeThe Fulfillment of All Desire by Ralph MartinEPISODE LINKS:CCC 27-30Restless by Audrey AssadWEBSITE:Thecatechismguy.comSOCIAL MEDIA:InstagramFacebook-----------------------------------------OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE:[3:30] Quotation of CCC 27-30[9:00] Breakdown of Paragraph 27[20:33] Breakdown of Paragraph 28[27:24] Breakdown of Paragraph 29[32:30] Breakdown of Paragraph 30[36:25] An Invitation to Reflect on Your Life[38:46] A Challenge for this Week

Introduction / What to Expect / Why You Should Listen-----------------------------------------IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: Background of the podcast hostHow/why The Catechism Guy project got startedBrief explanation of what the Catechism of the Catholic Church isWhat you can expect to hear in each upcoming episode of the podcast3 Reasons why you must listen to this podcast--------------LINKS------------------

In this bonus episode of the show we sort through some of the structural components of the Catechism to help you feel more comfortable flipping through its pages. Some of the components we cover:The 4 Pillars of the CCCParagraphs, Paragraphs, & ParagraphsCross-References & the Analytical IndexFootnotes & the Index of CitationsThe Use of Small PrintThe "IN BRIEFs"The Principle of the Hierarchy of Truth--------------LINKS------------------