#12707 How Do I Get Better at Debating Protestants? AMA: Dropped Calls - Joe Heschmeyer
<p>How can Catholics begin studying apologetics and get better at debating Protestants? In this episode of <em data-start="230" data-end="253" data-is-only-node="">Catholic Answers Live</em>, Catholic Answers apologists offer practical advice for learning Scripture, Church history, and core Catholic doctrines in a charitable and effective way. The discussion also addresses whether a pope at Vatican I really said “I am tradition,” whether watching Mass online fulfills a Catholic’s obligation after COVID-era habits, and why some Protestants strongly oppose devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The episode concludes with a look at whether any of the apostles were married or had families before following Jesus. A helpful conversation on apologetics, Church teaching, and Christian history.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">15:16 – How do I begin studying to get good at debating protestants?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">23:43 – Did the pope at Vatican 1 actually say “I am tradition”?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">29:19 – Since COVID-19, my wife has been watching the Mass every Saturday. Is that okay?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">40:26 – Why are some Protestants opposed to the Blessed Mother?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">47:07 – Were any of the 12 apostles married or have children that they had to leave in order to follow Jesus?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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