In this conversation, James and The Manly Catholic introduce you to Dan McNally, former Theology teacher turned physical therapist. James met Dan as a new employee here in Grand Rapids and they instantly connected based on their love for Jesus, the Church, and their rugged rosaries.
Throughout this conversation, James and Dan discuss 7 common misconceptions about the Catholic Church, how a Pope actually dug up his predecessor and put him on trial, and why actually knowing what the Church teaches will embolden your faith, not diminish it.
James's challenge: Buy a Catechism (if you have not already!). Then, subscribe to Father Mike Schmitz's "Catechism in a Year."
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Resources mentioned in the episode:
1. Yes, a Pope did put his dead predecessor on trial: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadaver_Synod#/media/File:Jean_Paul_Laurens_Le_Pape_Formose_et_Etienne_VI_1870.jpg
2. Courage International for folks struggling with same-sex attraction: https://couragerc.org/
3. "Seven Myths About Catholicism" by Olivia Rzadkiewicz: https://www.catholicvoices.org.uk/blog/seven-myths-catholicism
4. "The Mindful Catholic" by Dr. Gregory Bottaro: https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Catholic-Finding-Moment-Time/dp/1635820170
5. What if papal infallibility? Find out here: https://www.catholicfaithandreason.org/papal-infallibility.html
6. "The Comfort Crisis" by Michael Easter. One of James's favorite books: https://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Crisis-Embrace-Discomfort-Reclaim/dp/0593138767/ref=asc_df_0593138767/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=560440526833&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13715959329081387839&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9052226&hvtargid=pla-1201283248234&psc=1
7. Verso Ministries. Where will God lead you? https://versoministries.com/about/
