EAST TEXAS UNFILTERED w/J. Chad Parker: Featuring Bishop Joseph Strickland

Who is Bishop Joseph Strickland, and why did he become one of the most controversial Catholic bishops in America? In this episode of East Texas UNFILTERED, J. Chad Parker sits down with the former Bishop of Tyler to explore the beliefs, decisions, and public stands that put him at odds with powerful figures inside the Church.Strickland explains the Catholic convictions that shaped his life and why he believed remaining silent was not an option. He discusses the Eucharist, confession, marriage, abortion, sexuality, Church authority, Vatican II, Pope Francis, Pope Leo, Theodore McCarrick, and his belief that Catholic truth cannot simply change with the culture. He also reflects on his removal as Bishop of Tyler and what that decision ultimately cost him.Was Strickland defending the faith, or did he cross a line? Did he lose his position, or gain the freedom to say what he believed needed to be said? And what can people of any faith learn from a man willing to risk status, security, and reputation for his convictions? Hear the conversation, consider the arguments, and decide for yourself. Be sure to like and subscribe for more compelling East Texas stories.