Best Matt Duff Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 106: Leaving the Corporate World for the Priesthood – An Interview with Matt Duff 1:09:02

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In this episode, we talk to Jacque’s friend Matt Duff about his journey from the corporate world to joining seminary to become a Catholic priest. // Our podcast was born from our friendship. We are two people with very different beliefs, yet a shared desire to have understanding and unity! We love to have good … Read More Read More…

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Episode 105: Our Lady of Fátima – Catholic and Protestant Conversation 50:04

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In this episode, we discuss the Marian Apparition “Our Lady of Fátima” which occurred in Portugal in 1917 from Catholic and Protestant perspectives. // Our podcast was born from our friendship. We are two people with very different beliefs, yet a shared desire to have understanding and unity! We love to have good natured “Catholic … Read More Read …

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Episode 104: Why He’s Not a Priest – Discerning out of Seminary (but staying Catholic) with Ben Rahimi 1:22:40

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In this episode, we hear Ben Rahimi’s story of leaving seminary instead of becoming a priest, his experience in formation, his mental health struggles, and why he ultimately discerned out. // Our podcast was born from our friendship. We are two people with very different beliefs, yet a shared desire to have understanding and unity! … Read More Read…

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Episode 103: Should Mary be called “Co-Redemptrix?” Reacting to the Vatican’s document about Mary. 49:15

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In this episode, we briefly discuss the recent Vatican document Mater Populi Fidelis: Doctrinal Note on Some Marian Titles Regarding Mary’s Cooperation in the Work of Salvation from the DICASTERY FOR THE DOCTRINE OF THE FAITH Read the full document here: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_ddf_doc_20251104_mater-pop…

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Episode 102: Shattered to Shimmering: The Discoball Theologian’s Story of Divorce, Healing, God, Glitter, and Grace – An Interview with Kerena Lawlor (@discotheo_) 1:52:02

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Today we are joined by Kerena Lawlor (@discotheo_ on Instagram) as she shares her story of a traumatic and abusive marriage which culminated in a divorce. From this experience, and her passion for ministering to women, Kerena has begun ministering both in person and online to other women who are suffering. Her dream is to … Read More Read More…

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Episode 101: LCMS Lutheran Becomes Catholic – An Interview with Sam Landon 1:10:30

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Today we are joined by Sam Landon as he shares his story of growing up LCMS Lutheran and converting to Catholicism in college. Sam grew up in east Tennessee but has lived in Chicago since 2017. He received his Master’s Degree in Religious Studies, specializing in New Testament and Early Christianity, from the University of … Read More Read More…

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Episode 100: Non-Denom Pastoral Intern Becomes Lutheran – An Interview with John Bloedel 1:17:48

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Today we are joined by John Bloedel as he shares his story of growing up in mega church Evangelicalism, attending Moody Bible Institute, pursuing an MDiv with an emphasis in pastoral ministry, and eventually becoming a Confessional Lutheran. He currently works in Christian nonprofit marketing and has a love for theology, philosophy, apologetics, hi…

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Episode 99: Baptist Pastor Becomes Confessional Lutheran – An Interview with Javier Perdomo 1:47:18

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Today we are joined by Javier Perdomo (@javierperd2604 on YouTube) as he shares his story of growing up Baptist, ministering as a Youth Pastor in a Baptist church, to now becoming a Confessional Lutheran. Javier is a Church History Enthusiast, a published apologetics and religious education researcher, and a lover of the Protestant Reformation. His…

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Episode 98: What Is a Sacrament? A Catholic & Lutheran Discussion 54:56

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In this episode, we talk about what a sacrament is, Catholic vs. Lutheran definitions, different views of grace and justification, and more! Sources: https://www.catholicshare.com/the-catholic-understanding-of-grace-a-primer/ http://www.lutheranlayman.com/2015/03/what-do-we-mean-by-means-of-grace.html?m=1 https://www.lcms.org/about/beliefs/faqs/doc…

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Episode 97: Guardian Angels and Praying to Angels – Catholic vs. Protestant Views on Angelology 56:35

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In this episode, we talk about Christian Angelology and the differences between Catholic and Protestant perspectives on Angels! Key conversation points: The nature of Angels, their roles, and hierarchy Angelic Intercession – Catholic and Protestant beliefs Prayers and Invocations to Angels Use of extra-Biblical texts and church tradition in Angelol…

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Episode 96: A Catholic and Protestant Talk About Priestly Celibacy 1:04:46

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In this episode, we talk about clerical celibacy and the difference in Catholic and Protestant perspectives. Vote on what topic you’d like us to tackle next! 👇🏼 Guardian Angels and Praying to Angels What is a sacrament and how many are there? Is Marriage a Sacrament? Marian Dogmas (Perpetual Virginity of Mary, Immaculate Conception, … Read More Rea…

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Episode 95: Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Brown Scapular 42:19

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In this episode, we talk about Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the devotion to the Brown Scapular! We also talk about what are sacramentals and address differences between the Catholic and Lutheran view on receiving grace. Vote on what topic you’d like us to tackle next! 👇🏼 Guardian Angels and Praying to Angels … Read More Read More…

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Episode 94: Jacque’s Reflections on Visiting a Lutheran Service 39:08

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In this episode, Jacque talks about experiencing a Lutheran service, her thoughts, and the differences with Catholic Mass. Vote on what topic you’d like us to tackle next! 👇🏼 Guardian Angels and Praying to Angels Priestly Celibacy What is a sacrament and how many are there? Is Marriage a Sacrament? Marian Dogmas (Perpetual Virginity … Read More Rea…

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Episode 93: Responding to Comments from our Latest Episode 41:03

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In this episode, we sit down and address a few comments from our last video on Megan converting to Lutheranism. Follow us on all the things! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacqueandmegan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacqueandmeganpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDsFcnyniLFT-mI_URUqNA Contact us: jacqueandmegan@gmail.…

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Episode 92: Becoming Lutheran: Megan’s Journey from Non-Denominational Churches to the LCMS 48:20

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In this episode, Megan discusses her recent conversion to Lutheranism, doctrines she initially found difficult, theology and practice she found compelling, and more.By Jacque and Megan

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Episode 91: Jacque’s Visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City 40:37

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In this episode, Jacque talks about her visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City! We briefly go over the story of this apparition, the impact on Mexico, and Jacque’s personal reflections. Follow us on all the things! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacqueandmegan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacqueandmeganpodcast YouT…

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Episode 90: Catholic and Protestant Talk About the Priesthood 1:02:22

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Today we talk about the Catholic ministerial priesthood in contrast to the Protestant view of the priesthood of all believers. Sources: https://files.lcms.org/dl/f/the-augsburg-confession https://web.stanford.edu/~jsabol/certainty/readings/Luther-ChristianNobility.pdf https://www.gotquestions.org/Jesus-High-Priest.html https://www.vatican.va/archiv…

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Episode 89: Catholic and Protestant Talk About the Rosary 1:09:40

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Today we talk about the history of the Rosary, what it is, other forms of prayer beads, and why Protestants don’t usually pray it. Sources: https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/culture/catholic-contributions/the-history-of-the-rosary.html https://www.mysteriesoftherosary.org/p/history-of-rosary.html https://www.amazon.com/Rosary-Prayer-That-Saved-L…

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Episode 88: Talking to a Catholic Priest about the Eucharist – An Interview with Fr. Michael Mehringer 1:36:16

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Today we are excited to be joined by Fr. Michael Mehringer, a Catholic priest at Queen of Apostles in Chicago. Fr. Michael worked as a chemist for five years before entering the seminary in 2017. In this episode, we ask him questions on the Catholic beliefs around the Eucharist and how they compare to various … Read More Read More…

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Episode 87: Why Are Our Bibles Different? A Protestant and Catholic Discuss Differences in the Canon 49:44

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Today we talk about whether or not the deuterocanonical books (or “apocrypha” as Protestants call them) should be included in the Bible! Jacque’s Sources: Protestantism’s Old Testament Problem | Catholic Answers Magazine Donut MUD Founder Story C v 002 (youtube.com) Why Catholic Bibles Are Bigger: Revised Second Edition: Gary Michuta: 9781683570516…

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Episode 86: Our Lady of Knock Marian Apparition 52:48

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Today we talk about the story of Our Lady of Knock in Ireland after Jacque visited the site! We go over the story of the apparition, what the witnesses saw, and questions about apparitions from a Protestant perspective. https://www.knockshrine.ie/history/ // Let’s Talk About it with Jacque and Megan is a podcast born … Read More Read More…

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Episode 85: A Lutheran Pastor Talks About The Lord’s Supper – Differences between Evangelicals, Catholics, and Lutherans with Bryan Wolfmeuller 1:16:00

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Today we are excited to be joined by Pastor Bryan Wolfmeuller, a Lutheran pastor in Texas and owner of the YouTube channel @PastorBryanWolfmueller where he discusses Lutheran doctrines and perspectives. In this episode, we ask him questions on the Lutheran beliefs around the Lord’s Supper and how they compare to evangelical and Catholic views. … Re…

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Cousins By Blood Trailer 3:17

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Cousins By Blood is a podcast investigation into a double homicide that took place in Dallas in the year 2000. Ivan Cantu was convicted of killing his cousin James and James's fiancé Amy, but Ivan has maintained his innocence. New evidence has been discovered and new suspects uncovered. With Ivan on death row, the clock is ticking to his execution …

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Episode 84: A Lutheran Pastor Talks About Baptism – Differences between Evangelicals, Catholics, and Lutherans on Baptism with Bryan Wolfmeuller 1:10:56

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Today we are excited to be joined by Pastor Bryan Wolfmeuller, a Lutheran pastor in Texas and owner of the YouTube channel @PastorBryanWolfmueller where he discusses Lutheran doctrines and perspectives. In this episode, we ask him questions on the Lutheran beliefs around baptism and how they compare to evangelical and Catholic views. Stay tuned for…

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Episode 83: Navigating an Inter-Denominational Marriage – An Interview with Della Bright 1:07:21

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What happens when a Catholic and a Protestant get married? Today we talk with Della Bright about her journey navigating an inter-denominational marriage with her husband after she decided to take her Protestant faith seriously and he decided to take his Catholic faith seriously. A few of the questions we asked Della: What tradition … Read More Read…

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Episode 82: A Catholic Visits a Lutheran Service 30:02

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We visited a Good Friday service at a Lutheran church and talk about it in this episode! Listen in to hear what Jacque (a Catholic) thought of it. Let’s Talk About it with Jacque and Megan is a podcast born from our friendship. We are two people with very different beliefs, yet a shared desire … Read More Read More…

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Episode 81: Easter…Pagan or Christian? Origins, traditions, and more! 35:45

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Is Easter truly a Christian holiday or does it have pagan roots? What are we celebrating on Easter? Where do our Easter traditions come from? Listen in as we discuss all this and more! Happy Easter! Sources: https://www.gotquestions.org/easter-origins.html https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/easter-symbols Let’s Talk About it with Jacque and Me…

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Episode 1: If The Jeans Don't Fit 42:51

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On November 4th, 2000, the bodies of James Mosqueda and his fiancé Amy Kitchen were found murdered. Days later, James’s cousin Ivan Cantu was arrested for the murders. Ivan was convicted and sentenced to death. At this point, Ivan has been on Death...

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Episode 2: When Ivan Met Amy 57:49

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Last episode, we heard Ivan's ex-girlfriend's side of the story. This episode, we hear from Ivan. Being on Death Row in the Polunsky Unit, Ivan is not permitted to use the phone. So, in this podcast, you will hear one of the only phone calls Ivan has...By Cousin

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Episode 3: Not His First Rodeo 32:47

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While Ivan Cantu and Amy Boettcher were on their way to Arkansas to visit her parents and announce their engagement, the murdered bodies of James and Amy Kitchen were found in Dallas on November 4th 2000.In this episode, we will hear from Amy B's...By Cousin

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Episode 4: Under the Couch Cushion 40:08

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After Ivan and Amy come back from Arkansas, their first stop is Tawny's residence, Ivan's ex-girlfriend. After Ivan's was arrested, Tawny found the murder weapon in her apartment.This episode we hear from Tawny and her belief that Ivan was not the one...By DI

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Pre Episode 5 Recap 8:12

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This is an 8 minute recap of the first 4 episodes.By DI

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Episode 5: The Trash Can Without a Lid 31:40

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So far, we've been following Ivan and Amy and their trip to Arkansas. But, a lot was going on back in Dallas immediately following the murders.This episode we hear from Ivan's mother, Sylvia, and the revelation discovered about the evidence found in...By DI

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Episode 6: Put the Plastic Out 35:52

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This episode Sylvia continues her timeline and chronicles Ivan's last few hours of freedom. Suspicious conversations are overheard and other persons of interest emerge.By DI

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Episode 80: Why we both REJECT double predestination 44:14

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Today we talk about something both of us agree on…that we don’t believe the Calvinistic view of double predestination is Biblical. A few of the points we touch on in this episode: What is double predestination? Do all Calvinists hold to double predestination? Is double predestination Biblical? Why do we reject it? Helpful … Read More Read More…

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Episode 7: The Roommate 31:38

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This episode we find out James and Amy Kitchen had a roommate. A suspicious man lived with them for three weeks leading up to the murders... and he had knowledge about their time of death.By DI

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Episode 8: The Jailhouse Tapes 38:20

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In this episode, you will hear the candid conversations between Ivan, him mom and his aunt Penny after his arrest.By DI

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Episode 9: Let's Go to Cancun 39:22

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This episode chronicles Ivan's time in jail and his court appointed attorneys. Sylvia and Penny share their accounts leading up to the 2001 trial.Did Ivan really confess to the murders or did his lawyer play his own mother against him?By DI

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Episode 10: What Happened to the Ring? 1:00:19

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Episode 10: What Happened to the Ring?In this season finale, Ivan's current lawyer discusses the 2001 trial. Ivan's trial counsel called no witnesses and presented no evidence of his innocence. Ivan even contemplated representing himself.It was...By DI