Shameless Popery is a witty, entertaining podcast that informs you about your Catholic faith and equips you to better explain Catholicism especially to Protestant or atheist friends.
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Didache Podcasts
The Didache is the common name of a brief early Christian treatise (dated by most scholars to the late first or early second century), containing instructions for Christian communities. The text, parts of which may have constituted the first written catechism, has three main sections dealing with Christian lessons, rituals such as baptism and eucharist, and Church organization. It was considered by some of the Church Fathers as part of the New Testament but rejected as spurious or non-canoni ...
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The Universe Next Door is a program of Apologetics Inc. that seeks to answer your questions on the meaning of life, worldview, and the existence of God.
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Walk the Holy land and learn from Andre your tour guide in Israel First Century Journey in a chronological order From Birth to Resurrection www.twinsbiblicalacademy.com/academy
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Didaché is the Greek word for teaching or doctrine. All Christians profess to love Jesus but few seem to have a passion for doctrine and theology. The Didaché podcast is dedicated to teaching sound doctrine and theology for it is by this that our knowledge of God is deepened which, in turn, enables our love for God to be deepened. The Bible says, "And this I pray, that your love would abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment" (Philippians 1:9). This podcast will discu ...
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Bible study and discussion for the students of Grove City Vineyard in Grove City, OH.
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We have officially moved the podcast to Ancient Faith Radio! This account will no longer be uploading any further episodes.
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Go beyond the surface with The Gospel Connection Podcast. We delve into the rich tapestry of the Gospel, examining its historical context, theological depth, and enduring relevance. Whether you're a seasoned theologian or just beginning your faith journey, join us for insightful discussions that illuminate the profound truths of God's Word and how they shape our understanding of the world.
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A methodical walkthrough of the Church's 20 centuries of history, theological issues, and political forces. Episode 78 (May 1, 2024) and beyond is the most recent walkthrough with a new episode released every other week. This is planned to be hundreds of episodes long. Join us! Dr. Timothy Easley is a History Teacher in Binghamton, NY. Hosted at SermonAudio: https://www.sermonaudio.com/series/153474 Church History and Theology is a production of the Suvel Theological Resource Center in Bingh ...
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Yes, you read that right! The biggest, greatest, most concise and wonderful Christmas apologetics timeline this Thursday night at 5pm on the Universe Next Door! In the meantime: When Was Jesus Actually Born? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-most-convincing-case-for-when-jesus-was-born-and/id1464590061?i=1000681579680 Santa is Coming to Tow…
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Joe examines C.S. Lewis’s argument for male-headship, and how that applies to Christianity and the Papacy.Transcript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer and I want to share a fascinating argument that CS Lewis made one that I agree with and one that I think points to the truth about the Catholic church and particularly about th…
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Joe explains how common misconceptions about final judgement and the end times make people misinterpret what it means to be “left behind.”Transcript:Joe:Welcome, back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer, and today I want to talk about the end of the world and specifically the idea of the rapture. Now, if you’re part of a church or denomination …
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Joe answers Tim Gordon responding to his last video on male-headship.Transcript:Joe:Welcome To Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer and I want to especially welcome Tim Gordon fans. So if you’re looking for the episode that Tim Gordon and Joe Enders recently critiqued on their live stream yesterday, I’m going to link to it at the end and in the des…
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Top 5 Christian Searches of 2025 (Part 2)
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In this episode of The Universe Next Door we continue part two of a year-end look at the most-searched questions about Christianity, exploring what sin is, why people are searching for Christian music and local churches, and addressing fears about the number of the beast (666). Nick Shalna reflects on cultural shifts, how Christians should respond,…
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Joe breaks down Ephesians 5 and some common errors people interpret from the text. He explains what authentic Catholic male-headship looks like.Transcript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer, and for many people one of the hardest biblical teachings to know what to do with is this idea of male headship. When the Bible talks wit…
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Joe tackles the recent message by the USCCB on US immigration and deportations, and the response from Boarder Czar Tom Homan.Transcript:JOE:Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer, and today I want to talk about a contentious issue. What is a good Christian position on immigration? And I think it’s timely to talk about this on Thanksgi…
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"Is Jesus really God?", "Can I know God personally?", what is the role of faith in culture and politics? Join us as Nick Shalna examines the top 5 most popular Christian-related google searches and 2025, and what implications come with them! Send your questions to [email protected] Nick Shalna
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Joe examines NT Wright’s robust argument against Purgatory, and why it’s incorrect.Transcript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Poperyu. I’m Joe Heschmeyer and I wanted to look at some of the strongest arguments against the Catholic doctrine of purgatory, and I want to give a particular attention to the objections raised by the well-regarded Anglican t…
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In Search of the Good Way - Author Hunter lambeth
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We invite you to walk with us along the path Jesus in a new Book: In Search of the Good Way is a beautifully told and soulful invitation to live at the pace of Christ a pace marked by presence, rest, and attentiveness. Through the Scarborough family's radical journey and the author’s own reflections from the hills of Galilee to the heart of America…
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Joe examines a common argument that LDS and Muslims share over their respect holy books, the Book of Mormon and the Quran.Transcript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer, and today I want to address a popular argument I’ve heard both Muslim and Mormon apologists make for why we should believe the Book of Mormon or the Quran is i…
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Today, Joe examines the claim that the Catholic Church has changed positions to fit with the times, while Eastern Orthodoxy has remained the same since Christ founded the Church.Transcript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer and I want to respond to a specific criticism. I’ve heard from some orthodox against Catholicism that Ca…
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Joe unpacks a new article that evaluated the “spiritual fruitfulness” of all the dioceses in the US. The results will surprise you!Transcript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer and I want to take a deep dive in the numbers to see where we find America’s most fruitful diocese, where we find America’s least fruitful diocese and …
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Joe dissects the argument that the Presentation at the Temple in Luke 2 is proof that Mary sinned, because she had to make a "sin offering."
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Aramaic Word of the Day - Fasting ܨܘܡܐ (ṣomā)
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In Aramaic, the word for fasting is ܨܘܡܐ (ṣomā), from the root ܨܡ (ṣam), meaning to abstain, to hold oneself back, or to stand still. But in the Semitic worldview, this word carries far more than the physical act of skipping meals it represents a deep spiritual meaning of surrender. www.twinsbiblicalacademy.com…
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Joe reviews the Vatican’s latest document on Mary, “Mater Populi Fidelis.” Some Catholics are concerned that age-old titles of the Blessed Virgin (Co-Redemptrix, Mediatrix) are being banned. Is that actually the case?Transcript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer and I want to explore some controversial Marian titles and the Va…
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Q&A: Demons, Nephilim, and the Rise of Christian Nationalism
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Welcome to The Universe Next Door as we tackle listener questions on demons, the origin of evil spirits, Christian nationalism, angelic appearances, and the resurrection—seeking biblical clarity and objective truth. Join us for a thoughtful, grace-centered Q&A exploring theology, scripture, and culture, where difficult questions are welcomed. Angel…
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Joe replies to Gavin’s video examining his position on the Didache and it’s scholarship, as it applies to the Papacy.Transcript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer and I have to apologize in advance. I’m losing my voice a little bit, so this may be a little raspier than usual, but I wanted to reply to Dr. G Orland’s recent vide…
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Joe highlights a few ironic things that some Protestants do when they celebrate Reformation Day.Transcript:Joe:What’s actually happening in the Reformation is no less dark. It’s still celebrating sin only. Now it’s the sin of schism. It’s less spooky maybe, but it’s not less sinful. Thesis number 25 says that the power which the Pope has in general…
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Fr. Moses McPherson, an Orthodox priest, had released a few videos explaining his problems with Catholicism. Joe gives his response.Transcript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer and one of you recently asked in the comments if I would respond to some attacks on the Catholic Church made by a Russian Orthodox priest in YouTuber.…
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Philo of Alexandria - Where Torah Meets Logos
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What did ancient Jewish thinkers teach about the union of faith and reason? Before the rise of the great Church Fathers and Christian theologians, there stood a profound voice bridging Hebrew revelation and Greek philosophy Philo of Alexandria. For more online video courses check our website: www.twinsbiblicalacademy.com/academy…
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A follow up to his video, “Why Liberal Catholicism Is Dying,” Joe examines the results to a follow up study on priests in America, which results show some good, some bad and some ugly.Transcript:Joe:They interviewed more than a thousand priests. It doesn’t appear they got anyone saying that they were extremely liberal. There is this sea change of o…
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Nick Shalna responds to an interview between Joe Rogan and James Talarico on Christian Nationalism. Why is Christian Nationalism a problem, and what are some of the misunderstandings surrounding it? Video used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phUEO_VlSZYBy Nick Shalna
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Joe responds to some key points raised in Gavin’s video “The Papacy is Not From God.”Transcript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer and Dr. Gavin Ortlund just released a video titled The Papacy is Not From God that I think warrants a reply. Now, I should say at the outset, I respect the bluntness of his argument and I hope that…
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Adult Leaders Lindsey Hines and April Morse discuss the eventful developments of Genesis 29By Grove City Vineyard
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Second part of Lindsey and April's discussion on part one of The DidacheBy Grove City Vineyard
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Side Quest: The Didache (part 1 of 3)
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Adult leaders Lindsey Hines and April Griffiths Morse hang out with Lindsey's dog Jim and talk about The Didache, a first century Christian document which outlined the core tenants of the Christian life for gentiles.By Grove City Vineyard
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✨Discover the Earliest Christian Teaching: The Didache✨
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Exploring the Didache’s spiritual, historical, and theological significance. Learn how this early Christian manual reveals the Church’s living tradition from baptism and Eucharist to moral formation and community life. What you’ll gain: A guided introduction to one of Christianity’s earliest writings Insights into how early believers lived their fa…
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Joe does a deep dive into Pope Leo’s first apostolic exhortation, Dilexi Te.Transcript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Popery, I’m Joe Heschmeyer and I want to share with you some of the things that struck me about Pope Leo’s new apostolic exportation, dilexi te. Now, I want to say a couple of things at the outset. First, a little bit about what the …
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Many of the faithful in the West are probably wondering whether or not Pope Leo is a liberal pope, given several recent headlines and the release of his first papal document Dilexi Te. Joe gives a thoughtful analysis on why this is the wrong way to look at it.Transcript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer and Pope Leo just rele…
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The new Archbishop of Canterbury is a woman, and this has caused a crisis in the Anglican Communion. Joe explains the possible outcomes.Transcript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer and 17 people making up the Crown nominations commission for the Church of England might have made a decision that is going to result in an enormo…
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Why Does Jesus Call Himself the 'Son of Man?'
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Joe tackles 3 of the supposed “contradictions” addressed by Redeemed Zoomer in his recent video.Transcript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer, and as many of you may already know, Redeemed Zoomer recently released a video where he laid out 14 examples of what he believed were Catholic contradictions. Four of them were claims t…
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Aramaic Word of the Day - ܙܥܘܪܐ (zaʿura) - Small, Little, Humble. I remember once guiding a lrage group through the ancient ruins of Capernaum, the town where Yeshua lived during much of His ministry. The basalt stones of the synagogue still rise in silent testimony, and the foundations of fishermen’s homes remind us that this was not a glamorous c…
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Joe explains how Trent changed his mind on what is the most important aspect of Mary’s Immaculate Conception and her lifelong sinlessness.Transcript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Hesschmeyer In February, 2024, Mark’s one of the greatest tragedies to befall mankind. I was wrong about something and worse, Trent Horn was right. Now, fo…
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I remember standing in the Judean desert one hot afternoon, the kind of heat that presses down on you until your breath itself feels heavy. i remember one August in the mid of summer it reached 125 F. was very Hot and Dry with no wind. The desert has a way of stripping away illusions. In the West, you often imagine spirituality as something decorat…
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Have you ever wondered why there were certain expectations in the New Testament as to what Jesus was expected to do? Nick explores first-century Jewish expectations about the coming Messiah, which Old Testament prophecies were recognized and which were missed, and how Jesus’ miracles, exorcisms, death, and resurrection fulfilled Scripture (and extr…
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Joe breaks down the “Islamic Dilemma,” a catch 22 where the Quran says to obey the Gospel and the Torah, but also contradicts both of these books on several major theological and historical points.Transcript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer, and as you probably know, Muslims believe the Quran is divinely revealed scripture a…
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Cleave to Antiquity and Matthew Barrett have recently left Reformed theology for more Apostolic expressions of Christianity. Joe explores why this isn’t a new phenomenon.Transcript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer and I want to explore two maybe seemingly unrelated conversions today, neither of which interestingly are to Cat…
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Baptism, the Didache, and is KJV the Best Translation? (Q&A)
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Answers to listener questions on baptism (including the Didache and immersion), King James–only claims and textual criticism, and how the Septuagint shapes New Testament readings. The episode also discusses whether all religions can be true, how Jesus claims deity in the Gospels, differing views on sin, and the Gospels as ancient Greco-Roman biogra…
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Joe shares what parts of Christianity he would emphasize in order to convince a trans person that Christianity is actually true.Transcript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer and I want to propose a challenge. How do we as Christians present the gospel to people who identify as transgendered?CLIP:You care about other human bein…
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Joe breaks down a talk by J. Budziszewski on how Catholics can use the Natural Law to draw the truth out of people, without them even realizing it is there. This method has completely transformed how Joe approaches apologetics and evangelization. We strongly encourage you to watch the video for yourself and support the original release! Get the “ch…
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A Nation on the Edge: The Four Stages of Ideological Subversion and Charlie Kirk
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This episode reflects on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and uses Yuri Bezmenov’s four stages of ideological subversion—demoralization, destabilization, crisis, and normalization—to explain where the nation stands and what may come next. It urges Christians to pray for Kirk’s family and the country, to expose and call out agendas, to avoid provoc…
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Is there really an epidemic of hate against the trans community? Are delayed “gender affirming surgeries” leading to widespread trans suicides? Are we facing a trans “genocide”?Transcript:Joe:Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I think one of the conversations we’re not doing really well on right now is this debate on transgenderism.CLIP:You cut that…
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