The Independent Catholic

Should spiritually be included in healthcare? What is spirit, spiritual and spirituality. Where does religion come in? Why is it important in medical treatment?

Who was Saint Paul? Who were the Corinthians? And what’s up with his letters to the Corinthians?

A list of Latin prayers for meditation.

Parable of the broken sewage pipe. Sometimes what we see on the surface is a result of a problem beneath.

Lectio Divina. What is it? Why do it? How do you do it?

How does the Church view suicide?

Who was Judas Iscariot? What do we know about him from scripture? From other ancient texts? From folklore? Saint or sinner?

Not all Catholics are Roman! Is there an alternative church for those who have left the Roman church? And is it valid?

What is pre-tribulation, rapture and tribulation? How are the each seen in regards to the end times? What is the Catholic viewpoint around rapture, tribulation and pre-tribulation?

Who is Saint Issa? Where was Jesus between ages 12-30?

What is Catharism? Does Catharism still exist? What can we learn from Catharism?

How much money do clergy in different denominations make? How much money does the average Christian give to church?

In this episode we discuss the Saeculum Obscurum, a dark and naughty time in the church. And the star of this story, Pope Sergius III.

What is Spiritual Awakening? What paths and traditions are available and and can be done in tandem?

Jesus and Buddha could be considered brothers from another mother. Though from different times periods and cultures their teachings held many similarities. In this podcast we hope to share some of those similarities.

Satan, False-Prophet, and Anti-Christ who are they?

What are the three greatest gifts bestowed upon man? If we look they are revealed in Genesis, bestowed upon Adam and Eve.

Catholics believe that the body and blood of Christ are present in the Eucharist and Sacramental Wine. How does this happen? What other denominations follow transubstantiation? What are the rules of consecration?

How does spirituality fit in to the recovery of addictions? What’s practices would be helpful? What recovery communities are available?

In this episode we discuss what a religious conversion is and what the symptom of hyper-religiosity might mean. We’re the church mystics touched by God or were they mentally I’ll?

The motivation behind the church regarding The Crusades, the Inquisition, and the atrocities committed against native peoples is more complicated than hate alone.

Do demons exist? If they do are they a form of mental illness or minions of the devil? Or are the the fantasy of pop-culture? Tune in and get perspective so you can form your own opinion.

Heart-based Spiritual Practice. The Examen is a very simple, and very effective form of prayer. Follow step by step as explanation and instruction is provided.

What is the Old Covenant? What is the New Covenant? Why do some Christians preach one over the other?

There is much controversy that comes from the death surrounding John Paul 1. This podcast will explore that controversy and let you make your own decisions.

A short meditation. You will be taken, step by step, through a meditation to promote loving-kindness. DO DO MEDITATION WHILE DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY/HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Evangelicals often state that Catholics are not Christian. They often think Catholics are a cult. Are the Evangelicals correct? The answer might surprise you.

After the Accession where did the apostles go? And what did they do?

What is stigmata? Who gets it and what is it’s history in the church? Does stigmata exist outside the church?

What is it? Have you experienced it? Have you been part of it? This podcast reviews Toxic Christianity and how to recognize it.

Bees have been mentioned throughout the Bible. Bees have been part of the Catholic Church from early on. This episode is for all Bee-lievers.

How do Catholics look at the Book of Revelation? How do the three days of darkness fit in?

Did you know the Ku Klux Klan considers itself a Christian organization? Does the Bible support the KKK racial ideology? Does science support the KKK racial ideology? Does the MAGA king align with the KKK mentality? And how did religious demographics play into the Trump-Clinton vote?

The temptation of Satan. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 19.7 million American adults (aged 12 and older) battled a substance use disorder in 2017. About 38% of adults in 2017 battled an illicit drug use disorder. Jack made a choice and had God on his side. What’s your choice?

Why are we required to honor the Sabbath? When is the Sabbath? What did Jesus say about the Sabbath?

What is an antipope? What has been the history of antipopes in the church? Is Pope Francis an antipope?

Do you focus on following the teachings of Jesus, or the worship of Jesus?

The Priesthood and Unholy Matrimony: is there a choice for chastity? What the past says and the future holds. Have past actions set in motion future policy regarding priestly marriages in the Roman Catholic Church? What about celibacy and those ordained? Was JP2 married? Check in to understand the debate.

What is heaven, hell, and purgatory? Where are they in the Bible and how are they referred?

Looking to fill your home with success, wealth, and love? Who should you allow into your home?

Who is Satan? Who is Lucifer? Who is the Devil?

Even nonbelievers can teach us the value of a lesson.

What is a soul? What do Catholics think? Buddhists? Gnostics? Tune in and understand the soul.

What’s is M G?

We have all heard of God’s wrath on Sodom and Gomorrah. But do you know why? It may not be what you were taught.

What are the biblical teachings of homosexuality? What Bible version and what translation best defines homosexuality? What is the truly Christian approach to understanding homosexuality?

Who wrote the canonical gospels? What does the Quran say about the Bible? Ever heard of the Adulterous Bible? Listen for the answers and more in this informative episode.

When will He return? What signs should we look for? How do we prepare for His return? What does the Bible say about His return?

Sexual abuse in he church is in every denomination. What can your organization do to fight church sexual abuse?

Teachings on the Ascension.