Patrick answers questions that spiral from halal dietary practices and biblical references to the surprising origins of indulgences and the nuances of detachment from sin. Alongside spirited exchanges about feast days, the roots of the Church in Rome, and the difference between supernatural and preternatural, personal and touching stories surface. Faith’s everyday grit meets thoughtful explanations as Patrick connects with listeners in ways both thoughtful and unexpected.

• Paul (email) – Can you clarify how your conversation regarding animals Peter says are OK to eat, and how Halal meat might differ in the way the animal is killed. Isn’t Halal killing a sacrifice? (00:30)
• Alex (email) – Why is the Catholic Church headquartered in Rome, even though Jesus lived and died in the Middle East? (07:31)
• Patrick in Central California (email) – How can 1 John 1:5 say God is light with no darkness in Him when Exodus 20:21 and 1 Kings 8:12 describe Him dwelling in thick darkness?
• Travis – There are different feasts for different saints. How should we celebrate a saint’s feast day? (18:02)
• Matt – What does it mean to be detached from all sin? (24:13)
• Mark – Is there a point in which the pursuit of indulgences could become sinful? (30:46)
• Maria – Who created indulgences? Are they in the Bible? (36:52)
• Maria – Is there any way I can get a physical copy of the ‘Keep Going’ album? I want to get a copy for my husband. (39:51)
• Val – What re Preternatural gifts? Can you explain what this term means vs supernatural? (46:37)

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