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Considering Catholicism

Considering Catholicism

By: Greg Smith
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 Catholic Church, faith, culture, and history are explained clearly and simply for anyone curious about historic Catholicism. Faithful to the Catechism of the Catholic Church.Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Philosophy Social Sciences Spirituality World
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  • Is "Reformed Theology" Just Tweed-Coated Evangelicalism? (#336)

    Is "Reformed Theology" Just Tweed-Coated Evangelicalism? (#336)
    May 15 2025
    What’s “Reformed” theology today? Greg Smith, a former Reformed pastor, unravels the tweed-coated posturing of a brand that claims intellectual edge but feels like evangelicalism with elbow patches. From preaching TULIP to questioning its cracks, he exposes a vague identity coasting on buzzwords. Catholicism’s 2,000-year depth—think Aquinas, cathedrals, Chesterton—makes Reformed flexing look silly. Join Greg’s journey from Calvinism to Rome, and ask: Is Reformed just a brand for smarter but generic evangelicals?

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    37 mins
  • Is Pope Leo XIV Red or Blue? Why That’s the Wrong Question (#335)

    Is Pope Leo XIV Red or Blue? Why That’s the Wrong Question (#335)
    May 12 2025

    Greg addresses conservative non-Catholic friends asking if Pope Leo XIV is “red” or “blue,” arguing that the 2,000-year-old Catholic Church transcends American political categories. Acknowledging concerns about Pope Francis’s perceived meddling on issues like immigration and climate change, Greg explores where red and blue ideologies intersect with Catholic teaching, reassuring listeners that Leo XIV’s balanced approach offers hope for unity. Citing Leo XIV’s first homily, which warns against reducing Jesus to a political avatar and living in “practical atheism,” Greg invites listeners to let the Church’s wisdom shape their civic life. Join him for a heartfelt call to prioritize the City of God over partisan divides.

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    42 mins
  • Habemus Papam! Why I’m Loyal to the Church Under Leo XIV (#334)

    Habemus Papam! Why I’m Loyal to the Church Under Leo XIV (#334)
    May 9 2025

    Hours after white smoke announced Pope Leo XIV, Greg reflects on Cardinal Robert Prevost’s election as the first American pope. Exploring Leo XIV’s choice of name, traditional regalia, and call to “build bridges,” Greg sees hope for a pope who unites past and future, left and right, in a tumultuous century. Rejecting speculation, he calls for loyalty, prayer, and faithful living, grounding his commitment in Christ’s promise to the Church. Join Greg for a heartfelt reaction to a historic moment.

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    25 mins
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On topic after topic, the host and guests make a clear and compelling case for Catholicism as a worldview, faith, and lifestyle. The Catholic Church, despite her human faults, is shown as the custodian and last hope of Western civilization.

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