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Let's Talk About It with Jacque and Megan
by Jacque and Megan
Welcome to “Let’s Talk About It,” where we speak with honesty and vulnerability about the real and difficult situations we face in order to shine light and truth into areas of shame and create a space of authenticity and healing.
Episodes
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Episode 107: Things We Have Changed Our Minds On
In this episode, we discuss theological beliefs and perspectives we have changed our minds on since first starting our podcast six years ago. // 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...
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Episode 106: Leaving the Corporate World for the Priesthood – An Interview with Matt Duff
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…
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Episode 105: Our Lady of Fátima – Catholic and Protestant Conversation
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...
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Episode 104: Why He’s Not a Priest – Discerning out of Seminary (but staying Catholic) with Ben Rahimi
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...
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Episode 103: Should Mary be called “Co-Redemptrix?” Reacting to the Vatican’s document about Mary.
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:...
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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_)
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...
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Episode 101: LCMS Lutheran Becomes Catholic – An Interview with Sam Landon
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...
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Episode 100: Non-Denom Pastoral Intern Becomes Lutheran – An Interview with John Bloedel
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...
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Episode 99: Baptist Pastor Becomes Confessional Lutheran – An Interview with Javier Perdomo
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...
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Episode 98: What Is a Sacrament? A Catholic & Lutheran Discussion
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/...
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Episode 97: Guardian Angels and Praying to Angels – Catholic vs. Protestant Views on Angelology
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...
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Episode 96: A Catholic and Protestant Talk About Priestly Celibacy
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...
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Episode 95: Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Brown Scapular
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...
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Episode 94: Jacque’s Reflections on Visiting a Lutheran Service
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...
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Episode 93: Responding to Comments from our Latest Episode
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:...
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Episode 92: Becoming Lutheran: Megan’s Journey from Non-Denominational Churches to the LCMS
In this episode, Megan discusses her recent conversion to Lutheranism, doctrines she initially found difficult, theology and practice she found compelling, and more.
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Episode 91: Jacque’s Visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City
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/…
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Episode 90: Catholic and Protestant Talk About the Priesthood
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...
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Episode 89: Catholic and Protestant Talk About the Rosary
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...
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Episode 88: Talking to a Catholic Priest about the Eucharist – An Interview with Fr. Michael Mehringer
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…
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Episode 87: Why Are Our Bibles Different? A Protestant and Catholic Discuss Differences in the Canon
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…
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Episode 86: Our Lady of Knock Marian Apparition
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...
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Episode 85: A Lutheran Pastor Talks About The Lord’s Supper – Differences between Evangelicals, Catholics, and Lutherans with Bryan Wolfmeuller
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...
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Episode 84: A Lutheran Pastor Talks About Baptism – Differences between Evangelicals, Catholics, and Lutherans on Baptism with Bryan Wolfmeuller
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...
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Episode 83: Navigating an Inter-Denominational Marriage – An Interview with Della Bright
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...
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Episode 82: A Catholic Visits a Lutheran Service
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 …...
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Episode 81: Easter…Pagan or Christian? Origins, traditions, and more!
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...
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Episode 80: Why we both REJECT double predestination
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?…
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Episode 79: Converting to Catholicism with Guest Bryan Topham from Quest for Faith
This week we are excited to talk to Bryan Topham from the channel @QuestforFaithwithBryan about his journey converting from Church of Christ to Catholicism. Bryan started his channel with the goal to explain the Catholic Faith from the perspective of a newcomer. Bryan’s Channel:...
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Episode 78: Visiting a Lutheran Service
This week, Jacque asks Megan about her experience visiting two different Lutheran services for the first time. 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 to have understanding and unity! We…
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Episode 77: Why Jacque is Catholic (and not Protestant)
This week we chat about why Jacque is Catholic, what she loves most about the Catholic Church, and reasons why she won’t become Protestant. Is there a topic in this episode you’d like us to dig deeper into? Let us know in the comments! Sources:...
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Episode 76: Why Megan is Protestant (and not Catholic)
This week we chat about why Megan is Protestant, things she loves about the Protestant tradition, and reasons why she won’t convert to Catholicism. Is there a topic in this episode you’d like us to dig deeper into? Let us know in the comments! Article on Anglican priesthood:...
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Episode 75: Discussing the Catholic Mass (Novus Ordo)
Today we discuss the Novus Ordo mass! // 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 to have understanding and unity! We love to have good natured “Catholic vs. Protestant” conversations to...
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Episode 74: A Catholic & Protestant talk about Relics
In this episode, we talk about the practice of venerating relics. What are relics? What are the different classifications of relics? What is the Catholic theology behind venerating relics? Do Protestants believe we shouldn’t venerate relics? Listen in as we discuss Catholic and Protestant...
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Episode 73: A Catholic & Protestant talk about Icons
In this episode, we talk about the practice of venerating icons. Does religious imagery have a place in Christianity? Are Catholics wrong for venerating icons? Is veneration a form of worship? Listen in as we discuss Catholic and Protestant perspectives on this! Jacque’s Sources: Veneration of...
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Episode 72: A Catholic and Protestant talk about Purgatory and Indulgences
What is the doctrine of Purgatory? Why don’t Protestants affirm this belief? Does Purgatory mean Christ’s sacrifice was not sufficient? Listen in as we discuss Catholic vs. Protestant perspectives on Purgatory! For the sake of a good-faith discussion, we’ll discuss the official teaching and…
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Episode 71: Finding Common Ground Between a Catholic and a Protestant? What We Can Agree On.
Catholics & Protestants may disagree on a lot…and we’ve talked about many of those issues…but we also agree on a lot! The fundamentals of the Christian faith are in agreement between both of our traditions. Our video on our favorite things about each other’s faith tradition:...
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Episode 70: Halloween: Pagan or Christian? The history, Catholic & Protestant perspectives, + our ghost story!
Is Halloween a pagan or Christian holiday? Should Christians celebrate? We delve into this holiday and even tell you our own ghost story! // 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…
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Episode 69: The Cult of the Alpha Male: Andrew Tate and the Red-Pill Movement – An Interview with John Bloedel
What is the red-pill movement? Why are Christian men looking up to people like Andrew Tate? How should the church respond? Today we talk to John Bloedel about the manosphere movement online and biblical masculinity. // John’s article on Andrew Tate:...
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Episode 68: A Catholic and Protestant talk about Justification
Today we talk about the differences between Catholic and Protestant views of justification. // Jacque’s Source: Catechism of the Catholic Church – PART 3 SECTION 1 CHAPTER 3 ARTICLE 2 (scborromeo.org) Megan’s Source: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/the-doctrine-of-justification/
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Episode 67: Maternity Housing, the good, the bad, and the beautiful – An Interview with Faith Cintron
Today we are honored to talk with Faith Cintron about her work in maternity housing. Faith has worked in maternity homes for 12 years and currently runs two homes in the Chicago area. We talked with Faith about how she started in maternity housing, how she supports the moms physically…
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Episode 66: A Catholic and Protestant Discuss Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal…Incorruptible Bodies?!
Today we talk about the story behind the Miraculous Medal as well as incorruptible Saints. (Incorruptibility is the preservation of the body from normal decay after death.) More on Jacque’s pilgrimage to Lourdes: https://youtu.be/B_SgBN6vLN4?si=dS4YvkL4VIbJ4A30 Sources: Incorrupt bodies, saints…
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Episode 65: Pro-Life Advocacy – An Interview with Sami Parker
Today we are joined with Sami Parker, a Social Media Advocate at Live Action. Live Action is a pro-life organization dedicated to education on issues of abortion, family, and human rights. We talked with Sami about her work with Live Action, how she joined the pro-life movement, and online…
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Episode 64: Healing After a Breakup – post 4 months
4 months after a major breakup…what are Jacque’s reflections, processing, and practical steps? If you’ve been through a breakup, whether it’s in the past or if you’re currently in the thick of it, we grieve with you. No matter the circumstances of your breakup, it will get better even if it feels...
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Episode 63: Megan’s Birth Story
Today we talk about Megan’s birth experience a year ago, how labor went, her unexpected c-section and her reflections as she has processed it. // Megan’s blog post: https://meganbloedel.medium.com/cecelias-birth-7c928ebe10a0 // Follow us on all the things! Instagram:...
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Episode 62: I went to Lourdes! // Marian Apparitions & Miraculous Healings
Tune in to hear about Jacque’s experience visiting Lourdes, the site of a Marian apparition, and our discussion on how apparitions and miracles are authenticated. “Between February 11th and July 16th 1858, Bernadette Soubirous, a 14-year-old peasant girl, experienced 18 apparitions of the Virgin...
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Episode 61: How we met and how to have ecumenical friendships
Take a trip down memory lane with us as we reminisce on how we met and became friends and reflect on practical tips on having ecumenical friendships. Jacque is currently on a pilgrimage to Lourdes. If you have any prayer requests or intentions, drop a comment and she will pray for you there!…
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Episode 60: A Catholic and a Protestant talk about praying to Saints
Is it biblical to pray to saints or to Mary? Does it benefit or hinder our spiritual life? Listen in as we discuss the Catholic (Jacque) and Protestant (Megan) perspectives on asking saints for intercession. Speaking of intercession, Jacque is going on a pilgrimage to Lourdes. If you have any...
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Episode 59: Toxic mom culture, harmful dating advice…oh my!
In this week’s episode, Jacque and Megan discuss the dangers of “social media advice,” especially when it pertains to motherhood and dating. Should we be taking advice from social media influencers? When does it become harmful? How can we protect ourselves from unhelpful and even harmful advice...
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Episode 58: Leaving the Wrong Relationship and Stepping Out in Faith – An Interview with Maria Gari
How do you find the courage to leave a relationship you know is wrong and step out in faith that God has something better planned? We are so grateful to talk to Maria Gari (@runningmyselftogether) about her experience ending a long-term relationship. A few questions we ask Maria: How did you find...
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Welcome to “Let’s Talk About It,” where we speak with honesty and vulnerability about the real and difficult situations we face in order to shine light and truth into areas of shame and create a space of authenticity and healing.
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Jacque and Megan
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