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Watch “The Great Adventure Bible with Jeff Cavins” on YouTube

Jeff Cavins is recognized both nationally and internationally as one of the most effective and engaging speakers In the Church today. Over the past several decades, Jeff has dedicated his life to developing The Great Adventure: A Journey through the Bible, a practical, interactive program that helps people read the “big picture” of God’s plan in Sacred Scripture and understand its meaning for their lives. The Great Adventure presents the entire sweep of the Bible in a way that is easy to understand and genuinely fun. Its unique Bible Timeline learning system has revolutionized Catholic Bible Study for hundreds of thousands of Catholics Last year, The Great Adventure Bible was published to accompany the timeline.

In celebration of The Great Adventure’s 15th anniversary, Jeff will be giving students and enthusiasts of the program a chance to walk through the Bible with him in a day at 2 very special events this fall–Christ Cathedral (Orange County, CA) on Sept 28 and The Museum of the Bible (D.C.) on October 19.

For more information visit https://ascensionpress.com/pages/tga-events

Accuracy of the New Testament

There are now more than 5,686 know Greek manuscripts of the New Testament. Add over 10,000 Latin Vulgate and at least 9,300 early versions and we close to 25,000 manuscript copies of the New Testament in existence today.

Source: Accuracy of the New Testament

A Storyteller Talks Grace With Tony Agnesi

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-satjf-bed840

Tony Agnesi comes on the program and talks discusses the role of grace in our lives.  He discusses how faith has sustained him through hard times and how faith and grace can sustain us.  It is a very uplifting conversation that will make your day better.  Tony also released a new book recently that is sure to benefit you.  Visit tonyagnesi.com and use the code “friends” to get it signed, a 20% discount, and free shipping!

Knowability of the Trinity

The members of the Trinity were present at one time at the baptism of Christ, and Christ mentioned all three. For those who have issues believing the Trinity, St. Augustine asks a very interesting question. Do you believe Jesus rose from the dead though you have never seen anyone else do the same?

Source: Knowability of the Trinity

What is Purgatory? With Matthew Chicoine

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-tkwkq-be66d8

Matthew Chicoine comes back on the program to discuss purgatory.  It is a topic that is misunderstood by our Protestant friends, and in many cases in misunderstood by Catholics.  So what exactly is purgatory?  Matthew and I discuss the official church stance. scripture passages, and tradition from the early church.  Matthew has also written a few great articles about the topic which I have included here as a supplement.  

https://thesimplecatholic.blog/2017/07/05/3-childhood-experiences-that-taught-me-about-purgatory/ 
 
https://thesimplecatholic.blog/2017/03/26/3-reasons-why-i-used-to-think-purgatory-was-like-overtime-in-a-football-game/
 
https://thesimplecatholic.blog/2017/11/17/3-reasons-why-leaf-by-niggle-is-my-favorite-tolkien-treasure/ 

St. Paul and the Eucharist

when we receive the Eucharist we are submitting to our Lord and we become one with Him and with each other. This unity is important in St. Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians.

Source: St. Paul and the Eucharist

Lonergan and Apologetics Methodology

In addition to presenting those facts from science and reason, it is also important to live a life that has been transformed by the Gospel.

Source: Lonergan and Apologetics Methodology

What is Apologetics? With Adherent Apologetics

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-gg84r-bdefa0

This week Zac Sechler of Adherent Apologetics is on the program.  Zac is a is an evangelical who founded his ministry a couple years ago.  We discuss what apologetics is and why every Christian should have a basic background in it.  To learn more, his website is adherentapologetics.com.

Apostolic Succession and the Arian Crisis

There were men who resisted the temptation, stayed faithful, and championed the cause of apostolic teaching. That is the way the Christ set things up. He established a Church with Apostolic Succession to help guide the flock in the way of the master.

Source: Apostolic Succession and the Arian Crisis

Watch “What is Apologetics? With Adherent Apologetics” on YouTube