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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 Philosophy Social Sciences Spirituality World
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  • Killer Rabbits and Gargoyles: What Medieval Art Teaches Catholics Today (#340)

    Killer Rabbits and Gargoyles: What Medieval Art Teaches Catholics Today (#340)
    May 29 2025

    Ever wonder why medieval manuscripts show knights fighting giant snails or rabbits wielding swords? Or why Gothic cathedrals are covered in grinning gargoyles and quirky carvings? In this episode, Greg dives into a wild X thread that sparked a reflection on the medieval Catholic worldview—a universe alive with God’s purpose, where every doodle and stone figure meant something eternal. He contrasts their enchanted perspective with our selfie-obsessed culture, asking what our social media “marginalia” says about us and how Catholics today can learn from the faith that built cathedrals. Join Greg for a fun, thought-provoking look at why the medieval mind might just have something to teach us.

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    38 mins
  • What is Heaven? Part 2: The Moment of Death (#339)

    What is Heaven? Part 2: The Moment of Death (#339)
    May 26 2025
    Greg Smith and Cory Lakatos dive into the profound question of what happens when we die. In this second episode of the Heaven series, they explore the separation of soul and body, the particular judgment, and the three intermediate destinations—heaven, purgatory, or hell. They debunk pop-culture myths like reincarnation and clarify why death feels so unnatural. Rooted in the Catechism and enriched by insights from C.S. Lewis, this episode offers orthodox answers for curious non-Catholics and Catholics seeking deeper understanding of the afterlife.

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    35 mins
  • What is Heaven? Part 1: Checking Our Vocabulary (#338)

    What is Heaven? Part 1: Checking Our Vocabulary (#338)
    May 22 2025
    Join Greg Smith and Cory Lakatos as they kick off a deep dive into Catholic teaching on Heaven. In this first episode, they lay the foundation by defining key terms like "soul," "heaven," "purgatory," "beatific vision," and more, ensuring you’re ready for the journey ahead. Expect clear, orthodox insights drawn from the Catechism, with a conversational style that’s engaging for curious non-Catholics and cradle Catholics alike. Tune in to clear up pop-culture misconceptions and get a solid start on what the Church really teaches about the afterlife.

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    35 mins

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