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Was the Early Church a Catholic Commune or Socialist Experiment? If So, What Changed?

2026/10/15

Doug Keck and expert panelists explore what the Book of Acts reveals about early Christianity and the distinction between voluntary, faith-based sharing and socialist ownership.

Conscience: Is America’s Catholic Conscience Unconscious?

2026/10/08

Join Doug Keck and his expert panelists as they explore the state of America's Catholic conscience, defining what it means and why both a right and a certain conscience are needed.

The Life and Times of a Deacon

2026/10/01

Join Doug Keck and his panelists as they discuss how a Deacon is called to live out his vocation and explore the unique roles of Catholic Deacons in the Eastern and Western Church.

Why Is Christ Called the Alpha and the Omega? It's Greek to Me!

2026/09/17

Join Doug Keck and his panel of experts as they explore what it means for Christ, the Alpha and Omega, to leave His imprint on creation and call us to our ultimate destiny in Him.

Assuming the Assumption: Why Do Catholics Believe in the Bodily Assumption of Our Lady When Others Don't?

2026/09/10

Join Doug Keck and his expert panelists as they explore the biblical and ancient roots of Mary's Assumption and the Church's solemn journey toward its definition by Pope Pius XII.

Did Job Get Jobbed? or Is There More to His Sad Story?

2026/08/27

Join Doug Keck and his panel of experts as they draw from the story of Job to explore why God permits suffering, how trials bear spiritual fruit, and the mystery of redemption.

Thy Kingdom Come, or Utopia Come?

2026/08/20

Join Doug Keck, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, and expert panelists as they examine how moral relativism and political correctness are corrupting the Church's magisterial teaching.

What and Who Is a Deacon?

2026/08/13

Join Doug Keck and his panelists as they explore the calling and role of Catholic deacons in the East and West, including the difference between permanent and transitional deacons.

It's Popular Today to Say We Are Church, but Is That What Jesus Meant?

2026/08/06

Join Doug Keck and his expert panel as they explore what Jesus meant when He declared, "I will build my Church," examining ekklesia, Peter's authority, and His unbreakable promise.

Original Sin or Original Blessing? Why It Matters!

2026/07/30

Doug Keck and his panel discuss original sin and original blessing, explaining key differences between them and examining theological concerns surrounding the concept.

Is Confession Real Good for the Soul or Just Another Catholic Guilt Trip?

2026/07/23

Doug Keck and expert panelists explore Confession's deep scriptural foundation, examining priestly absolution, the seal of confession, and the profound spiritual healing it offers.

Was Jesus a Pyromaniac Since He Said He Came to Set the World on Fire?

2026/07/16

Join Doug Keck and expert panelists as they examine Christ's words about fire, division, and the sword in their biblical and Catholic context, alongside His call to peace and love.

Did Jesus Really Ask Us to Be Perfect?

2026/07/09

Join Doug Keck and his expert panelists as they explore what it truly means to be perfect, as they examine the high and holy standard we are each called to live out in Christ.

Money, Camels, and the Eye of the Needle

2026/07/02

Join Doug Keck and his expert panel as they explore what separates people from God, whether prosperity and faith can coexist, and how wealth, fame, and power shape the human heart.

God's Merciful Love Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry?

2026/06/25

Join Doug Keck and his panelists as they examine whether God's merciful love removes our need for repentance, and dive deeper into what His love, mercy, and forgiveness truly mean.