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Ben Shapiro vs. Candace Owens Debate…It’s Going Down!
April 06, 2024 22:39 - 63 MBMichael Lofton explains the upcoming debate between Ben Shapiro and Candace Owens on Anti-Semitism and then examines the situation of Israel destroying a World Central Kitchen van with civilians in it in Gaza.
BREAKING: Bishop Powers Rebukes Archbishop Vigano
April 06, 2024 17:33 - 35.3 MBMichael Lofton covers Bishop James Powers’ recent episcopal letters about a situation unfolding in his diocese that appears to be related to “Archbishop” Vigano.
Candace Owens vs. Rabbi Barclay on is Candace Anti-Semitic?
April 05, 2024 21:35 - 96.9 MBMichael Lofton examines the debate between Rabbi Barclay and Candace Owens on whether Candace is an Anti-Semite.
Gay Muslims? Yes, It’s a Thing
April 05, 2024 16:58 - 57.2 MBMichael Lofton reviews numerous Muslims who claim to be both Muslims and actively gay. He then considers how some Muslims react to this phenomenon and compares it to Christian reactions.
Catholic Bible Study (Sunday Lectionary Readings) w/ Luis Dizon
April 04, 2024 19:06 - 88.3 MBCatholic Bible Study (Sunday Lectionary Readings) w/ Luis Dizon
Did Israel Target Civilians in the Leaked Drone Strike Footage?
April 04, 2024 16:32 - 36.8 MBJoe Rogan and Alex Jones recently claimed that leaked footage from a Israeli drone strike proves that Israel is deliberately targeting random civilians. Michael Lofton examines the video footage, as well as arguments in favor and against this claim.
Candace Owens Under Fire for Recent Comments
April 03, 2024 22:22 - 76.9 MBMichael Lofton reviews some of Candace Owens’ comments about Jews and considers if they are anti-Semitic in nature.
BREAKING: Pope Francis Breaks Silence on Pope Benedict XVI
April 03, 2024 17:59 - 39.1 MBMichael Lofton covers some of the highlight from Pope Francis’ most recent book interview where he breaks silence about his predecessor Pope Benedict XVI and addresses some of his critics.
The Authority of Church Fathers, Theologians and the Laity
March 31, 2024 12:00 - 14.6 MBMichael Lofton examines Tanquerey’s Manual of Dogmatic Theology to explore the role and authority of Church Fathers, theologians and the lay faithful.
The Church Fathers on the Papacy
March 21, 2024 10:00 - 16.4 MBMichael Lofton goes over some patristic witnesses to the Catholic understanding of the papacy.
What Are the Organs of Tradition?
March 19, 2024 12:00 - 18 MBMichael Lofton continues to examine Tanquerey’s Manual of Dogmatic Theology and covers his section on the organs of Catholic Tradition.
Sacred Tradition as a Source of Divine Revelation
March 18, 2024 12:00 - 14.2 MBMichael Lofton examines Tanquerey’s Manual of Dogmatic Theology and reviews his presentation of Sacred Tradition as a source of Divine revelation.
Ukrainian Patriarch Clarifies Position on Vatican Blessings
March 16, 2024 18:20 - 23.2 MBMichael Lofton examines the recent interview of Ukrainian Catholic Patriarch Sviatoslav Shevchuk on Fiducia Supplicans and its reception in the Ukrainian Catholic Church.
BREAKING: Archbishop Responds to Alleged Revelations from Heaven
March 16, 2024 02:19 - 23.7 MBBREAKING: Archbishop Responds to Alleged Revelations from Heaven
Sola Scriptura, Pro-Life Issues and Catholicism w/ Trent Horn
March 15, 2024 19:32 - 75.4 MBMichael Lofton interviews Trent Horn about a wide range of topics, including Fr. James Martin on homosexuality, James White and Protestantism on sola scriptura and purgatory, pro-life issues and much more!
Lectionary Readings: Fifth Sunday of Lent (Year B) w/ Luis Dizon
March 14, 2024 23:36 - 79.9 MBLectionary Readings: Fifth Sunday of Lent (Year B) w/ Luis Dizon
What Are the Limits of the Papacy? w/ Jonathan Prejean
March 14, 2024 23:32 - 50.1 MBMichael Lofton interviews Jonathan Prejean on his perspective concerning papal authority vs. private acts of the pope.
Is the Pope the Antichrist? The Original Douay Rheims Bible Answers
March 13, 2024 21:22 - 68.8 MBMichael Lofton reads through the commentary of the 1582 Douay Rheims Bible on the person of the antichrist and the time of the great apostasy.
James White vs. Trent Horn Purgatory Debate (Review)
March 12, 2024 23:26 - 72.4 MBJames White vs. Trent Horn Purgatory Debate (Review)
Vatican Gender Document Coming in April!
March 11, 2024 15:14 - 20.6 MBMichael Lofton reviews Cardinal Fernandez’s remarks on the upcoming Vatican document that is sure to send shock waves throughout the world.
Hyperpapalism, Papal Maximalism and Papal Minimalism
March 11, 2024 03:11 - 34 MBMichael Lofton explores the various definitions that people have offered for terms like hyperpapalism, papal maximalism and papal minimalism and then examines which, if any of these options, is the church’s position.
Strange Flesh: Is Sodom About Homosexuality?
March 09, 2024 15:00 - 13.1 MBMichael Lofton addresses a recent post by Fr. James Martin and Fr. Clifford on the nature of the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah.
What About the Biblical Psalms that Pray for Violence?
March 07, 2024 20:10 - 81.9 MBLuis Dizon explores the lectionary readings for the fourth sunday of Lent (year b) and addresses the psalms that occasionally pray for violence against one’s enemies.
Alleged Prophecy from God Claims Pope Francis is a Usurper
March 07, 2024 19:25 - 50.9 MBMichael Lofton examines the alleged prophecies coming from the Mission of Divine Mercy in Texas. He also explores what the Church teaches about how to discern what is an authentic prophecy.
The Ethiopian Orthodox Liturgy w/ Deacon Henok Elias
March 07, 2024 14:55 - 91.4 MBMichael Lofton and Deacon Henok Elias compare the Ethiopian Anaphora of the Apostles with anaphoras in the Byzantine and Latin tradition.
Confused By Pope Francis? I COMPLETELY Understand!
March 06, 2024 22:39 - 5.7 MBMichael Lofton addresses those who are confused by the words of Pope Francis and also by what the media says about him.
Anonymous Cardinal Attacks the Pope
March 06, 2024 17:37 - 58.6 MBMichael Lofton addresses the critical letter of “Demos II” – an alleged anonymous cardinal who wrote a critical letter against the pontificate of Pope Francis.
Can Priests Refuse to Celebrate the Novus Ordo?
March 05, 2024 23:08 - 21.4 MBMichael Lofton tackles the question of whether a Latin-Rite priest can refuse to celebrate the Novus Ordo and/or not participate in his bishop’s chrism mass.
Sola Scriptura Debate: James White vs. Trent Horn REVIEWED
March 05, 2024 20:00 - 87 MBMichael Lofton and Luis Dizon review the James White vs. Trent Horn debate on sola scriptura.
Do Individual Bishops and Cardinals Have Authority Over Catholics?
March 05, 2024 19:56 - 19.8 MBMichael Lofton tackles the question of whether individual cardinals and bishops without a diocese or canonical mission from the pope have authority over the laity.
Gay Blessing Scandal in Uruguay?
March 02, 2024 01:17 - 61.4 MBMichael Lofton addresses the scandal of a blessing in Uruguay that violates the guidelines of the Vatican’s Fiducia Supplicans.
Brother Nathanael On The Crisis In The Orthodox Church REVIEWED
February 29, 2024 22:52 - 83 MBMichael Lofton reviews Eastern Orthodox Brother Nathanael’s video that claims the Eastern Orthodox Church is undergoing a crisis of Modernism. He also examines his controversial perspective on reception of converts by chrismation.
Cardinal Dolan’s Reaction to Sacrilege at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
February 27, 2024 22:16 - 40.9 MBMichael Lofton reviews Cardinal Dolan’s reaction to the recent scandal that took place with St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. He then reviews chapter 34 of the Book of Ezekiel.
Russian Orthodox Church Rejects New Vatican Document on Blessings
February 27, 2024 17:42 - 29.4 MBMichael Lofton examines the Russian Orthodox Church’s Biblical and Theological commission that recently evaluated Catholicism’s Fiducia Supplicans as departing from traditional Christian morality.
Wildly Cringy Instagram Videos
February 24, 2024 16:09 - 37.2 MBMichael Lofton reviews hilariously cringy Instagram videos.
Israel-Hamas War: Norman Finkelstein vs Rabbi Shmuley (Debate Review)
February 20, 2024 22:42 - 51.6 MBMichael Lofton reviews the Norman Finkelstein vs Rabbi Shmuley debate that took place on Piers Morgan uncensored.
Sola Scriptura vs. Sola Ecclesia?
February 20, 2024 19:21 - 50.3 MBWhat is sola scriptura and how does it differ from solo scriptura? What is sola ecclesia and is it the position of the Catholic Church? Michael Lofton explains the relationship between Scripture, Tradition and the Magisterium to provide answers to these questions.
Pope Francis Puts a Halt to German Synodal Way!
February 19, 2024 20:15 - 42.8 MBMichael Lofton covers the most recent step the Vatican has taken to stop the German Synodal Way and then addresses the scandal that recently took place at St. Patrick’s cathedral in New York.
Catholic Bible Study Stream – Year B, First Sunday of Lent w/ Luis Dizon
February 15, 2024 20:06Catholic Bible Study Stream – Year B, First Sunday of Lent w/ Luis Dizon
Proof There Are Contradictions in the Quran! Islam DESTROYED!
February 15, 2024 17:40 - 29.4 MBMichael Lofton holds Muslims to the same standards they apply to Christians and shows there are analogous “contradictions” in the Quran of the same magnitude as the alleged “contradictions” in the Bible. He then puts Muslims on the defensive and asks why their apologists tend to be inconsistent in their argumentation.
Did This Muslim Disprove Christianity?
February 15, 2024 01:46 - 28 MBMichael Lofton responds to Muslims who claim the Bible contradicts itself and is not the word of God. He then shows the problems with Muslims who take this kind of approach in light of what the Quran says.
How Was the Bible Preserved?
February 14, 2024 21:36 - 67.2 MBMichael Lofton goes over a basic introduction to how the Bible (Old and New Testament) was preserved throughout the ages.
A Catholic Commentary on the Book of Ezekiel w/ Luis Dizon
February 13, 2024 21:21 - 93.7 MBLuis Dizon covers the Book of Ezekiel from a Catholic perspective.
Proof Protestants Removed Books from the Bible
February 13, 2024 17:02 - 19.9 MBMichael Lofton offers a history of the Biblical canon from the time of Jesus unto the present day. He also shows earliest editions of Protestant Bibles that contained the deuterocanonical books and demonstrates they were later removed from Protestant Bibles for cost efficiency.
The Pope Francis End-Time Apostasy? Jonathan Cahn Refuted
February 12, 2024 23:29 - 83.1 MBMichael Lofton examines Jonathan Cahn’s claim that Pope Francis and the Catholic Church are in apostasy. He then uncovers some disturbing facts about the sources Jonathan used to substantiate his claims.
Heresy Disguised as Tradition w/ Pedro Gabriel
February 12, 2024 18:06 - 51.8 MBMichael Lofton interviews Pedro Gabriel about the phenomenon of heresy disguised as tradition. They address issues related to fake news, the crisis in the catholic church, and Pope Francis.
Men in Women Sports and Racial Justice Advocates?
February 08, 2024 22:14 - 43.9 MBMichael Lofton explores various videos on social media on themes of gender and race, and then offers his commentary.
New Vatican Document Against Liturgical Abuse!
February 08, 2024 17:34 - 45.9 MBMichael Lofton examines the new document by the Vatican that denounces liturgical abuses and explains how they can be avoided in the future.
Overcoming Scrupulosity w/ Fr. Ignatius Manfredonia
February 08, 2024 03:35 - 61.5 MBFr. Ignatius Manfredonia offers a priestly perspective on scrupulosity and how to overcome it!
What Mar Mari DIDN’T Tell You
February 07, 2024 15:57 - 37.8 MBMichael Lofton addresses Mar Mari’s rebuke of Pope Francis and also his ecclesiology.