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Episode 16 – Stephen Beck’s Conversion Story

Jeremy Tate — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:00:39 +0000

Stephen Beck

Stephen Beck was raised Evangelical, but read his way into the Reformed world. He became a member of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church and then the Presbyterian Church in America. Stephen and his family were received into the Catholic Church on the Easter Vigil of 2011 at St. Andrew’s by the Bay Catholic Church in Annapolis, Maryland. He has a Master’s degree from St. John’s College in Annapolis and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Greek and Latin at the Catholic University of America. Stephen is a brilliant thinker with a deep love for Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. In this episode, Stephen’s personal friend and regular CTC contributor, Jeremy Tate, interviews him to find out the reasons behind his conversion.

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David Anders on Catholic Answers

David Anders — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:23:33 +0000

David Anders

On Friday, July 8, I was the guest on the Catholic Answers Live radio program, taking calls and questions from non-Catholics. The one-hour broadcast featured the following questions and discussions:

7′ A discussion of John Calvin’s view of his relation to the Catholic Church, the Catholic positions he affirmed, and his rejection of denominationalism.

15′ A discussion of the Catholic doctrine of communion of the saints, and whether the saints can hear our prayers.

22′ A discussion of legalism and scrupulosity among Catholics.

28′ Why is it difficult for Protestant leaders who recognize the truth of the Catholic Church to become Catholic? Wouldn’t remaining Protestant, in order to hold on to reputation, livelihood, etc. be contrary to Protestant theology?

33′ What are some resources for non-Catholics who want to understand the differences between Calvinism and Catholicism?

36′ What is the Catholic understanding of the relation between divine sovereignty and human freedom?

41′ How does the Catholic understanding of justification address the Reformed claim that the scriptural evidence supports the Protestant notion of justification by the imputation of the alien righteousness of Christ to the believer?

51′ What is the Catholic position on eternal security and the possibility of apostasy, and what is the support for that position?

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Episode 15 – The Conversion of Annie Witz (OPC)

Tom Riello — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:00:25 +0000

In this episode, Tom Riello, former PCA minister, interviews Annie Witz, a convert from the OPC (Orthodox Presbyterian Church). Annie’s father is an elder in the OPC church and serves on the board of Westminster Seminary California. Annie shares her personal conversion story from being a devout OPC member to a Catholic in the Melkite Greek Catholic Church (an Eastern Catholic Church). Of particular interest is the role that the women saints, especially the Blessed Virgin Mary, played in her conversion. We are thrilled to have our first female guest on the show!

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Episode 14 – A Presuppositional Apologist Becomes Catholic

Marc Ayers — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:00:40 +0000

Tom Riello interviews Marc Ayers on the topic of his conversion to the Catholic Church. Marc was a ‘disciple’ of Dr. Greg Bahnsen. Hear him tell how his presuppositional apologetic method helped him see the need for a divinely instituted authority, namely the Catholic Church.

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Episode 13 – Holy Orders

Tom Riello — Sun, 30 May 2010 20:25:32 +0000

In this episode, Tom Riello interviews Tim Troutman on his recent article “Holy Orders and the Sacrificial Priesthood.” Who are the rightful shepherds of Christ’s flock? Is Holy Orders truly a sacrament? These and other questions are addressed in this episode.

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Episode 12 – Jeremy Tate’s Conversion

Tom Riello — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:00:48 +0000

In this podcast episode, Tom Riello interviews Called to Communion regular, Jeremy Tate, on his recent conversion to the Catholic Church. Jeremy is currently finishing his degree at Reformed Theological Seminary.

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Episode 11 – The Canon Question

Tom Brown — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 04:59:28 +0000

Tom Riello interviews Tom Brown on his recent article on the issue of the canon of scripture. How do we know which books belong in the Bible? Who has the authority to answer such a question? These issues are addressed in this podcast episode.

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Episode 10 – Our One Year Anniversary

Tom Riello — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:06:05 +0000

In this episode, Tom Riello and Tim Troutman reflect on the past liturgical year at Called to Communion. Topics covered include where CTC has been, where we are now, and where we are headed.

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Episode 9 – On the New Anglican Ordinariates

Taylor Marshall — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:41:12 +0000

Tim Troutman interviews Taylor Marshall, former Episcopal priest, and Andrew Preslar, formerly studying for Anglican orders, on the subject of the new Anglican Ordinariates and what that means for Christianity and ecumenism.

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Episode 8 – Hermeneutics and the Authority of Scripture

Matt Yonke — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:00:02 +0000

Tim Troutman interviews Matt Yonke on his recent lead article entitled “Hermeneutics and the Authority of Scripture.” The audio is a bit choppy around the four minute mark but that clears up pretty soon.

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