The Deacon Frederick Bartels Show

Responding to Wes Huff's Claims About Why He is Not Catholic

Recently Wes Huff made a YouTube video giving six reasons for why he remains a convictional Protestant and favors Protestantism over Catholicism. This episode interacts with his video, and explores one of the reasons Wes gave for why he favors Protestantism, which is his claim that scripture is the sole infallible authority on Christian faith and practice. If you like this content, please subscribe, leave a review and some comments, and share it with others. Thanks! Video links: Wes Huff's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpNgxsiNoOA&t=409s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpNgxsiNoOA&t=409s] A response to Wes Huff on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzW8B6g03SM [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzW8B6g03SM]

23-The Dark Side of IVF

In this episode, we’ll explore in vitro fertilization, or IVF, and talk about its dark side by addressing some of the reasons for why it is immoral. By the way, the topic of this episode might not be appropriate for young children, although it does not contain any graphic details. Parents are advised to use discretion. If you like this content, please subscribe and leave a review. It will help to grow this podcast. Thank you.

22-The Theological Virtue of Faith

This episode explores the theological virtue of faith, why this gift of grace from God is essential, and what our response to it should be. If you like this content, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with others. Thanks!

21-The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church

This next Monday (May 25th) the Church celebrates the memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of the Church. Mary is an icon of the Church, and the Church walks the path Mary has forged ahead of us. Furthermore, the Virgin Mary is truly our mother. There are many spiritual benefits to fostering a relationship with Mary. In this episode, we’ll look at a few of those benefits. If you like this content, please leave a review and share it with others. Thanks!

20-The Cardinal Virtue of Fortitude

In this episode, we explore the cardinal virtue of fortitude. Before you listen to this episode, you might want to go back and listen to episodes 9, 13, and 14 to learn about the other three cardinal virtues, if you have not already listened to those episodes. I should also mention that this episode touches on the topic of Christian martyrdom. Although it does not contain graphic details, it might not be appropriate for all children. By the way, if you like this content, please leave a review, subscribe, and share it with others. Thanks!