Veneration of Mary: Honor, Tradition, or Idolatry?

Catholics call her the Queen of Heaven. The Orthodox call her Theotokos, the God-bearer. Both traditions pray to her, sing hymns to her, and ask for her intercession. But here’s the question: Is Mary truly meant to be our mediator—or have centuries of devotion blurred the line between honoring the mother of Jesus and worshiping her? Where did these beliefs come from, when did they start, and how do they stack up against Scripture? On our next episode, we’re asking: does Marian devotion deepen faith in Christ—or distract from Him?