Kresta in the Afternoon – August 17, 2020 – Hour 2

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+  Understanding the Doctrine of the Papacy (2 segments)

  • Description: In many ways the papacy is Catholicism's defining doctrine but also its most divisive. From medieval pontiffs who acted like princes to a modern pope whose every casual statement sets off a social-media firestorm, there has been plenty for non-Catholics to criticize and for the faithful to feel anxious about. How can we strengthen our belief in the papacy in the face of these challenges? Joe Heschmeyer joins us.
  • Segment Guests:
    • Joe Heschmeyer
      Joe Heschmeyer is the author of Pope Peter - Defending the Church's Most Distinctive Doctrine in a Time of Crisis. He works as a religious instructor for the Holy Family School of Faith in Kansas and was previously a litigator in Washington DC and a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Kansas City. He blogs at Shameless Popery and co-hosts The Catholic Podcast. He is also the author of Who Am I, Lord?: Finding Your Identity in Christ. He lives in Kansas City with his wife and daughter.
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    • Pope Peter – Defending the Church’s Most Distinctive Doctrine in a Time of Crisis

      The papacy is no stranger to controversy. In many ways it's Catholicism's defining doctrine but also its most divisive. From medieval pontiffs who acted like princes to a modern pope whose every casual statement sets off a social-media firestorm, there has been plenty for non-Catholics to criticize and for the faithful to feel anxious about. We profess that Jesus made St. Peter the visible head of his Church on earth and that his successors throughout the ages are guided by the Holy Spirit to govern, teach, and sanctify it. How can we strengthen this belief in the papacy in the face of challenges (both outside the Church and within it) and so strengthen our faith in the One who instituted it? In Pope Peter, Joe Heschmeyer says that papal flaws are an opportunity to understand what the papacy really means, not to abandon it (or the Church). Drawing deeply on the scriptural and historical witness, he offers a thorough but accessible defense of the papal office and an edifying picture of the extent-and limits-of its authority. Jesus made Peter the Rock of the Church and promised that the gates of hell would not prevail against it. Pope Peter will confirm your faith in that promise and help you proclaim its truth to others. (learn more)

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