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🕊️Should anyone profit in anyway from our Heavenly Father’s words❓ 1️⃣Separate from scripture, do Jesus’ followers need anything extra, including money to “support” their preaching & teaching of our Father’s words❓ 🕊️“Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you out to preach the Good News and you did not have money, a traveler’s bag, or an extra pair of sandals, did you need anything?” “No,” they replied.” Luke 22:35 🕊️“As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give. Do not take gold or silver or copper for your belts; no sack for the journey, or a second tunic, or sandals, or walking stick. The laborer deserves his keep. Whatever town or village you enter, look for a worthy person in it, and stay there until you leave.” Matthew 10:7-11 2️⃣Did Jesus speak about how being rich was destructive to religious leaders or anyone in general❓ 🕊️“Once a religious leader asked Jesus this question: “Good Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” “Why do you call me good?” Jesus asked him. “Only God is truly good. But to answer your question, you know the commandments: ‘You must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely. Honor your father and mother.’” The man replied, “I’ve obeyed all these commandments since I was young.” When Jesus heard his answer, he said, “There is still one thing you haven’t done. Sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” But when the man heard this he became very sad, for he was very rich. When Jesus saw this, he said, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the Kingdom of God! In fact, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God!” Luke 18:18-25 Ask yourself, Why⁉️ Why Would our Father bless any religious leader or anyone in general with money if Jesus claimed that being rich would make it hard for anyone to enter his kingdom❓ 3️⃣Did the Apostles require any form of payment in order to “support” their preaching & teaching of our Father’s words❓ 🕊️“If I were doing this on my own initiative, I would deserve payment. But I have no choice, for God has given me this sacred trust. What then is my pay? It s the opportunity to preach the Good News without charging anyone. That’s why I never demand my rights when I preach the Good News.” 1 Corinthians 9:17-18 4️⃣Did the Apostles speak about those who preach & teach for personal profit❓ 🕊️“You see, we are not like the many hucksters who preach for personal profit. We preach the word of God with sincerity and with Christ’s authority, knowing that God is watching us.” 2 Corinthians 2:17 5️⃣Why should these people who preach & teach our Father’s words for personal profit be silenced❓ 🕊️“They must be silenced, because they are turning whole families away from the truth by their false teaching. And they do it only for money.” Titus 1:11 6️⃣Are those who preach & teach for personal profit condemned❓ 🕊️“In their greed they will make up clever lies to get hold of your money. But God condemned them long ago, and their destruction will not be delayed.” 2 Peter 2:3 7️⃣Is there a difference between money that goes directly to an individual and money that’s distributed amongst its church members ❓ 🕊️“All the believers were united in heart and mind. And they felt that what they owned was not their own, so they shared everything they had. The apostles testified powerfully to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and God’s great blessing was upon them all. There were no needy people among them, because those who owned land or houses would sell them and bring the money to the apostles to give to those in need.” Acts of the Apostles 4:32-35 Did the Apostles keep money for themselves for personal profit❓ Did the Apostles families benefit financially from the donations they received❓ Did any of the Apostles live a life of luxury❓ Why then would our Father “bless” anyone with personal profit when he didn’t even do that for the Apostles❓ 8️⃣Did the Apostles warn us about people within our own groups who would distort the truth along with these false prophets, false apostles & false teachers in order to gain followers as well❓ 🕊️“I know that false teachers, like vicious wolves, will come in among you after I leave, not sparing the flock. Even some men from your own group will rise up and distort the truth in order to draw a following.” Acts of the Apostles 20:29-30 9️⃣Should those who preach our Father’s words work for their own money separate from that preaching❓ 🕊️“Don’t you remember, dear brothers and sisters, how hard we worked among you? Night and day we toiled to earn a living so that we would not be a burden to any of you as we preached God’s Good News to you.” 1 Thessalonians 2:9
🕊️The quotes provided below are historical facts in reference to our early church which existed prior to Romes adoption of Christianity in 313 A.D. Church: 📖"Let no man do anything connected with the Church without the bishop. Let that be deemed a proper Eucharist, which is [administered] either by the bishop, or by one to whom he has entrusted it. Wherever the bishop shall appear, there let the multitude [of the people] also be; even as, wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church.” [St. Ignatius of Antioch - Letter to the Smyrneans 8 (c. A.D. 110)] Bishop, Priest & Deacon: 📖“Since, then, I have had the privilege of seeing you, through Damas your most worthy bishop, and through your worthy presbyters Bassus and Apollonius, and through my fellow-servant the deacon Sotio, whose friendship may I ever enjoy, because he is subject to the bishop as to the grace of God, and to the presbytery as to the law of Jesus Christ [St. Ignatius of Antioch- Letter to the Magnesians 2 (c. A.D. 110)]. Eucharist: 📖“Take note of those who hold heterodox opinions on the grace of Jesus Christ, which have come to us, and see how contrary their opinions are to the mind of God... They abstain from the Eucharist and from prayer because they do not confess that the Eucharist is the flesh of our Savior Jesus Christ, Ash that suffered for our sins and that the Father, in his goodness, raised up again. They who deny the gift of God are perishing in their disputes.” [St. Ignatius of Antioch - Letter to the Smyrnaeans 6-7 (c. A.D. 110)]. Scripture: 📖“[W]hoever perverts the sayings of the Lord for his own desires, and says that there is neither resurrection nor judgment, is the firstborn of Satan. Let us leave the foolishness and the false teaching of the crowd and turn back to the word that was delivered to us in the beginning.” [St. Polycrap of Smyrna - Letter to the Philippians 7 (c. A.D. 135)]. Sunday: 📖“But Sunday is the day on which we all hold our common assembly, because it is the first day on which God, having wrought a change in the darkness and matter, made the world; and Jesus Christ our Savior on the same day rose from the dead.” [St. Justin Martyr - First Apology 67 (c. A.D. 151)]. Actions/Works: 📖“We have learned from the prophets, and we believe it is true, that punishments, and chastisements, and good rewards, are rendered according to the merit of each man's actions. If it is not so, then all things happen by fate, and nothing is in our own power. If it is fated that this man be good, and this other evil, the former is not meritorious nor the latter blameworthy [St. Justin Martyr - First Apology 43 (c. A.D. 151)]. Apostolic Succession: 📖“It is within the power of all, in every church, who may wish to see the truth, to contemplate clearly the Tradition of the apostles manifested throughout the whole world; and we are in a position to reckon up those who were instituted bishops in the churches by the apostles, and [to demonstrate] the succession of these men to our own times; those who neither taught nor knew anything these [heretics] rave about.” [St. Irenaeus of Lyons - Against Heresies 3:3:1 (c. A.D. 189)] Baptism: 📖“The children shall be baptized first. All the children who can answer for themselves, let them answer. If there are any children who cannot answer for themselves, let their parents answer for them, or someone else from their family.” [St. Hippolytus of Rome - Apostolic Tradition 21 (c. A.D. 215)]. Confession: 📖“After this, one of the bishops present, at the request of all, laying his hand on him who is ordained bishop, shall pray this way: O God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. pour forth the power that is from you, of "the princely Spirit' that you delivered to your beloved Child, Jesus Christ, and that he bestowed on your holy apostles, who established the Church that hallows you everywhere, for the endless glory and praise of your name. Father, "who knows the hearts [of all]” grant this servant, who you have chosen for the episcopate, to feed your holy flock and serve as your high priest blamelessly night and day, and unceasingly turn away wrath from your face and offer to you the gifts of the holy Church. And that by the high priestly Spirit he may have authority "to forgive sins" according to your command.” [St. Hippolytus of Rome - Apostolic Tradition 2-3 (c. A.D. 215)]. Confirmation: 📖“The bishop will then lay his hand upon them, invoking, "Lord God, you who have made these worthy of the removal of sins through the bath of regeneration, make them worthy to be filled with your Holy Spirit, grant to them your grace, that they might serve you according to your will, for to you is the glory, Father and Son with the Holy Spirit, in the holy Church, now and throughout the ages of the ages. Amen." After this he pours the oil into his hand, and laying his hand on each of their heads, says, "I anoint you with holy oil in God the Father Almighty, and Christ Jesus, and the Holy Spirit." Then, after sealing each of them on the forehead, he shall give them the kiss of peace and say, "The Lord be with you." And the one who has been baptized shall say, "And with your spirit." So shall he do to each one [St. Hippolytus of Rome - Apostolic Tradition 21-22 (c. A.D. 215). Peter’s Authority: 📖“The Lord says to Peter: "I say to you,' he says, “that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of hell will not overcome it. And to you I will give the keys of the kingdom of heaven. [Mt 16:18-19]. On him he builds the Church, and commands him to feed the sheep [Jn 21:17], and although he assigns a like power to all the apostles, yet he founded a single chair [cathedra], and he established by his own authority a source and an intrinsic reason for that unity. Indeed the others were also what Peter was [apostles], but a primacy is given to Peter, by which it is made clear that there is one Church and one chair.... If someone does not hold fast to this unity of Peter, can he think that he holds the faith? If he deserts the chair of Peter upon whom the Church was built, can he be confident that he is in the Church?.” [St. Cyprian of Carthage - Unity of the Catholic Church 4; first edition (Treatise 1:4) (A.D. 251)]. These few topics (but a glimpse) were not only discussed but settled BEFORE Rome adopted Christianity (The Catholic Church) and eventually became The Roman Catholic Church as it also adopted its name after 313 A.D. Is the Catholic Church Jesus’ original church❓Yes❗️ Does this excuse all its mistakes and sins from the record❓Of course not❗️As Christians, we are called to hold the church accountable, not leave it and let evil flourish within it. This refusal of accountability within every Christian has led to over 40,000 diferente Christian denominations and the ignorance which has flourished from it. 🕊️”And his gifts were that some should be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ; so that we may no longer be children, tossed back and forth and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the cunning of men, by their craftiness in deceitful wiles. Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,” Ephesians 4:11-15 We are called by God to unite! What better church to do it under than the one he started.
🕊️Should Christians renounce religion (The Catholic Church)❓ In order to properly understand this statement, we must dive deeper into scripture and allow our Father’s Holy Spirit to reveal his truth. 1. Did the Jewish community reject Jesus’ teachings❓ 🕊️“When they heard this, all in the synagogue were filled with wrath. And they rose up and put him out of the city, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their city was built, that they might throw him down headlong. But passing through the midst of them he went away.” Luke 4:28-30 2. Did the Jewish community reject Jesus’ as our Lord & Savior❓ 🕊️”For those who live in Jerusalem and their rulers, because they did not recognize him nor understand the utterances of the prophets which are read every sabbath, fulfilled these by condemning him.” Acts 13:27 3. Did Jesus pick the Apostle Peter to build his church❓ 🕊️“And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” Matthew 16:18 4. Did Jesus’ request to the Apostle Peter to build his church lead the Apostle Paul to create a new religion amongst them❓ 🕊️“Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of our religion: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.” 1 Timothy 3:16 5. Did the Apostles appoint elders (presbyters / priests) in every church❓ 🕊️”And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting, they committed them to the Lord in whom they believed.” Acts 14:23 6. Were decisions within the Christian religion made by the Apostles in conjunction with the Elders (presbyters / priests)❓ 🕊️“As they went on their way through the cities, they delivered to them for observance the decisions which had been reached by the apostles and elders who were at Jerusalem. So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and they increased in numbers daily.” Acts 16:4-5 7. Did the Apostle Peter see himself equally with the elders (presbyters / priests)❓ 🕊️”So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ as well as a partaker in the glory that is to be revealed. Tend the flock of God that is your charge, not by constraint but willingly, not for shameful gain but eagerly, not as domineering over those in your charge but being examples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd is manifested you will obtain the unfading crown of glory.” 1 Peter 5:1-4 8. Did Deacons, Elders (presbyters / priests) & Bishops exist within the Christian religion prior to Rome’s adoption of it in 313 A.D.❓ 🕊️“And let them also be tested first; then if they prove themselves blameless let them serve as deacons.” 1 Timothy 3:10 🕊️“These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands upon them. And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith.” Acts 6:6-7 🕊️“Now a bishop must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, dignified, hospitable, an apt teacher,” 1 Timothy 3:2 9. Does the Christian religion with its Deacons, Elders (presbyters / priests) & Bishops remove Jesus as the head of the church❓ 🕊️”He is the head of the body, the Church; he is the beginning, the first-born from the dead, that in everything he might be pre-eminent. For in him all the fulness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.” Colossians 1:18-20 10. Does the Christian religion recognize Jesus as having full authority over the church❓ 🕊️”And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the close of the age.” - Matthew 28:18-20 11. Did the Apostles ask us to stand firm in the traditions we’ve been taught which included deacons, priests and bishops being a part of the church❓ 🕊️“So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter. Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word.” 2 Thessalonians 2:15-17 12. Did the Apostles ask us to stay away from people who are not in accord with the traditions that we’ve received which included deacons, priests and bishops within the church❓ 🕊️“Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us. For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us; we were not idle when we were with you,” 2 Thessalonians 3:6-7 13. Did the Apostles approve of people passing down traditions which included deacons, priests and bishops being a part of the church ❓ 🕊️Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. I commend you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions even as I have delivered them to you.” 1 Corinthians 11:1-2 14. Should we avoid people who hold the form of religion but deny the power of it❓ 🕊️“But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of stress. For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, inhuman, implacable, slanderers, profligates, fierce, haters of good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, holding the form of religion but denying the power of it. Avoid such people.” 2 Timothy 3:1-5 15. How is someone’s Christian religion demonstrated as vain❓ 🕊️”If any one thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this man’s religion is vain.” James 1:26 16. Are we called to hold our Christian religion accountable❓ 🕊️”Take heed to yourselves; if your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him;” Luke 17:3 🕊️”Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Look to yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. For if any one thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.” Galatians 6:1-3 🕊️”As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear. In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels I charge you to keep these rules without favor, doing nothing from partiality.” 1 Timothy 5:20-21 🕊️”For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Is it not those inside the Church whom you are to judge? God judges those outside. “Drive out the wicked person from among you.” 1 Corinthians 5:12-13 17. Does anyone within the Christian religion supersede our Father’s words❓ 🕊️“And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest questioned them, saying, “We strictly charged you not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and you intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.” But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.” Acts 5:27-29 18. Are we called to follow the Christian religion blindly❓ 🕊️”Then the disciples came and said to him, “Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this saying?” He answered, “Every plant which my heavenly Father has not planted will be rooted up. Let them alone; they are blind guides. And if a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.” Matthew 15:12-14 19. How is the Christian religion considered pure and undefiled by our Father❓ 🕊️”Religion that is pure and undefiled before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” James 1:27 20. Should we renounce irreligion❓ 🕊️”For the grace of God has appeared for the salvation of all men, training us to renounce irreligion and worldly passions, and to live sober, upright, and godly lives in this world, awaiting our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,” Titus 2:11-13
Not as cool an intro and hate the cigar. You're not my favourite Catholic creator. Your channel could do things! it could be far more bold, couraging Affective + effective, rallying for reform + inventions! full reason for people to accept your sharing faith! Actually trying to accomplish big change in the World. i Love your courage, leading men off porn. the UK is afflicted w/ Mental Healthcare corruption similar to the US. Bishop Robert Barron has a video "Psychiatry needs to get right w/ God" Would you hear Mental Healthcare Reform w/ me? Or a proLife case? Or invention ideas i share? Like jump wings -- babel is spicy How about global abundant charity?
@@piouspapist Favourite, colour, etc are trademarks of your neighbour Canadians as well. There's really distinctive Britishisms I can spot that separate us though. Their car has a boot, everything is brilliant, lol, etc.
Ruslan’s positive takes on Catholicism is why I follow and respect him. I knew he wasn’t Catholic, but I respected him that he wasn’t trying to misrepresent Catholics. He’s a good dude.
I love this conversation. I became a believer via a Protestant evangelical church. Last year I converted to Catholicism. I became Catholic because of the truth, goodness, and beauty it has to offer. I still work with my Protestant friends and I still have so much love for all that they do. The sad thing is some of my Protestant brothers have completely done away with me as if I became a heretic who is out there committing acts of evil against the church. I really love seeing unity amongst Protestants and Catholics. I'm more interested in us coming together and bringing more souls to heaven together.
Thank you guys so much for both of your powerful Witnesses. Commenting on how Catholics and Protestants view each other from a perspective of "jungle" and "desert" hit me as a really good point. I really loved how Matt brought in the Rosary at the end and briefly mentioned some of its origin and its ties to religious life. The question by Ruslan was also really good, asking what Matt might be able to take away from protestantism but still remain Catholic. The message of the good news is so amazing, encompassing everything but at the same time boiling down to something really simple. Jesus loves you and the ultimate happiness in life is loving him back. God bless you guys
I absolutely loved this episode. You two are my favorite to watch/ listen to. Was such a great listen. I would love another episode again. Thank you so much for this episode!❤
I’m soo hyped right now! I listened to Ruslan during my deconstruction stage of my faith well before I became Catholic. Literally he’s my favorite Protestant type RUclips channel I still watch. Ruslan you the best Bro!
Is it normal to use ‘deconstruction’ when talking about conversion? Just curious. I typically hear that term used when people lose their faith entirely.
@ the faith I currently was holding was being lost and so as I was picking it all apart I did go to the line of questioning if there was a God and possibly losing my faith. God helped me through all of it and although there was some rough spots on the journey he lead me to the Catholic faith and allowed my faith to be reborn in short.
Its a deconstruction in the sense of unbuilding or going back to Truth CS lewis has a quote: "We all want progress. But progress means getting close to where we want to be. And if you have taken a wrong turn to go forward will not get you any nearer. If you are on the wrong road, progress means doing an about turn and walking back to right road." e@@michaellemmen
This is a great interview/conversation, especially because Matt provided Ruslan with plenty of room to talk and expand upon ideas. I learned a lot and my admiration for both has grown. Top notch.
There an altar call at every mass. People come forward for a personal encounter with Christ in Holy Communion and publicly profess their amen to the real presence.
My conversion to Catholicism was both emotional and logical. I was emotionally drawn to Catholicism via the Mass. The Church Fathers, the Ecumenical Councils, and the Scholastics lead persuaded me in areas I was stuck on. In terms of the Eucharist, The Mass and The Orthodox Liturgy have 'The Real Presence' due to having valid apostolic priesthood. So, even in reverent protestant 'churches' they don't have a consecrated Host. P.S: I believe in terms of valid sacraments it is boiled down to us the Catholics and the Orthodox due to the "acclaimed" apostolic protestants recently desecrating the sacraments by changing them. The only valid sacrament left for Protestants is baptism, if they use the proper baptismal formula. God Bless.
I was so excited to see Ruslan here! I have enjoyed many of his videos and love Matt! These 2 have great content and I have to say I didn’t know Ruslans story. , and now I admire him even more! Such intelligent conversation! ❤
How does this not have more views? This conversation covered SOOOOOO many good issues that modern Christians are thinking about every day. I'll try to share it around
I’ve always been curious, what exactly are Lutherans protesting anymore. Based off Martin Luther’s original complaints all the issues have been fixed. Will it just been a never ending list of protest?
1:24:22 What he quoted as “to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord” Is a common misquotation, since it actually says “…would rather be absent from the body and present with the Lord” This means that it doesn’t imply an immediate change, here is an analogy “I would rather be absent from work and at home with my kids” this doesn’t mean it is impossible to be for example on a train on the way home. The train being analogous to purgatory.
Protestantism is like having a delicious steak all by itself. Catholicism is having that same delicious steak, but with salad, green beans, mashed potatoes, carrots, cranberry sauce, wine, and desert…all of those enhance the meal and don’t take away from the deliciousness of the steak.
1:30:37 I think this is an important issue that we need to talk about more. What makes the Eucharist valid? We need a better understanding of this. More and more I hear Protestants say they believe in the real presence….and they think their “communion” is valid. Why is the priesthood necessary?
Please don't change your channel Matt, it's great as is regarding the content. Do like the idea of the clips going on a seperate channel though as the clips filled up too much of my notifications as I love the long discussions and watch them to the end regardless how many hours they are (with pauses for work, sleep, etc. then continue. Thank you @PintswithAquinas
I didnt know about mosques closing because of the christian conversions! It reminded me of a non-profit my protestant church supported called 360 Serve that financially supports indigenous pastors so they can support their families and focus on evangelizing their communities. They focus on pastors in the least christian areas. They always have great conversion stories to share.
To whom it may concern: The first 30 minutes are about how Ruslan started his channel and music. The Last 30 min starts to open up about different topics: - discussion about the comment section @33:00 - Ruslan believes the Gospel is about YOU being great...I disagree with Ruslan; he treats the Gospel as a type of Law of attraction philosophy with a Jesus Cover. - Background on his Oriental orthodox church - Things MF likes about Protestants - Has Ruslan ever considered connecting back to his Orthodox Roots? - Discussion on Icons - How Rulan wants to just be Christian because it feels right to him, and he would instead defer the apologetics to folks of authority..... Opinion: Interesting thought process, very liberal. - working on the chapters.
Real question, are you located in Steubenville or in Florida? I guess it doesn’t matter but you’ve said “here in Steubenville” a few times but your about info says Florida. Are you commuting weekly? 😂
They have moved the family to Florida for Cameron’s health. However, episodes are still being recorded in Steubenville until a new studio can be established in Florida. Historically, Matt will record a bunch of episodes back-to-back-to-back but release them slowly, allowing them to go on vacation, for example. I would imagine the current arrangement is similar: travel to Steubenville, record as many episodes as possible in a short amount of time, travel back to Florida, stay with the family for a long time, repeat.
Just looked up all the artists he mentioned and now I can’t stop smiling!! My mind is blown. I’d written off rap, yet now I’ve got a whole playlist that’s legit and doesn’t need to be hidden from the kids. Haha
Being a pagan currently, I enjoy listening to Matt Fradd, may disagree with him on some points but there are those bits that make sense. Ive always had an appreciation for Cathlocism, not only because I was baptized into it when I was a baby, but also I appreciate the beauty inherent within Catholicism. Keep up the good work, Matt!
To be absent from the body is to present with the Lord is a misquote. "...we would rather be away from the body AND at home with the Lord." 2 Corinthians 5:8
This is a perfect example of CCC 820 & 821 being put into practice. Bravo Matt. I love watching Bless God Studios because he's a Christian without being anti-Catholic. Believe it or not though, Ruslan, you're on your way home! 😁 Keep seeking truth, and rejecting those who preach falsehood and division. Those with ears to hear..
There’s something about the monetization of the faith that just makes my skin crawl. Many times I’m left with the feeling that it is high time for all of this to be obliterated and thrown into the pit. I have a real hateful part of me that no amount of prayer has truly eradicated. At least as of yet and unfortunately today has been a cold reminder that I too am destined for the pit. But at least all of you with your money and ambitions will also go to heaven. Must be nice to feel so chosen.
When you were discussing pioneer Christians with technology and Ruslan mentioned he thought there was early involvement in television, I was a little bit disappointed that Matt didn't bring up Archbishop Fulton Sheen who was the father of televangelism with the very first and most popular Christian television program, Life is Worth Living.
Hi Matt, it would be great if you made a Luminous Mysteries lofi song, ive enjoyed praying along with the Joyful, Sorrowful, and Glorious lofi but i miss the Luminous mysteries
Matt, I love your work and believe you have one of the best Catholic podcasts out there. I support you and promote your channel on my website. However, I feel that some of these interviews can be misleading. While this man seems like a great person trying to live his faith, the discussion also promotes Protestantism. I recommend your channel to those who are searching for the one true faith, but I worry that someone could be swayed by this interview into thinking he has it right when, in reality, he possesses only a small percentage of the truth. The Catholic Church is the Church that Christ established. I say this out of love, and I hope it is received in that spirit.
It's so wild! I almost couldn't believe that was him. Even if it was all just an act, he was very talented. It's a shame that his life ended so early. I'm an east coast guy and always favored Biggie, but I really can't listen to most of them anymore as I have matured and grown closer to Christ, the vulgarity no longer appeals to me. A good thing I'm sure, though I do miss those beats and those flows. ❤️🙏
Matt Fradd and his guest Ruslan, just two pals you'd find chillin on the lawn. Talkin bout religion, Catholic or Protestant, do I have to make a decision? In the end we both believe in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and I think all things considered, that should suffice.
@joshranowsky8083 honestly I feel the same way. I attend a Baptist church, but I truly appreciate the catholic faith and view them as brothers and sisters in christ. I guess many would say that you do have to choose, because of the nature of the belief that one is the true church, and the other is deceived. Disunity hurts Mt heart though
I see Ruslan trying to agree as much as possible with Matt. As a evangelical protestant, we have many similarities but there are significant differences. Also not all protestants are the same. Ruslan seems like he's not sure about protestant denomination's theology on communion or purgatory. Some protestants don't know their own theological understanding on sacrements and topics like purgatory or praying to saints. Its good that catholics learn why they believe what the Church teaches.
I pray he become a Catholic and comes to know the truth of the Catholic faith and Jesus’s church. He will bring many souls to Christ. I also pray for Joe Rogan to become Catholic.
I grew up Catholic and have been going to non denominational / Protestant church for the past two years... still wrestling with that . Sometimes I wonder if I can just be both 😂 excited to watch this
We are to be One flock with One faith.. Do Catholics believe protestants can be saved, Yes. No fault of their own, will they be saved. Those who were entrusted much, much more will be demanded. (Luke 12:48)
Creators largely get the audience they deserve because they set the tone. That said, there will always be the potential for haters when it comes to addressing controversial topics
Catholic here who's been watching pints with Aquinas forever, but also love Ruslans Content even though I disagree on some of his theological views, he has good christian content.
As a former Catholic, now Baptist. I don't see an issue with people changing denominations. I don't agree with praying to the dead, the pope, the authority of the Catholic church. But I if people believe in Christ and his resurrection, I don't think difference in doctrine should divide us as Christians. God bless my Catholic friends.
I'm all for helping the poor, but "the leasr of these" is not a general statement about the poor. Jesus said, "the least of these brothers of mine." "Brothers" would be believers. The interpretation I find compelling is that it's about how people received those who brought the gospel to them.
For the record, we did not learn altar calls from Protestants. In the early church, confessions were public, in front of the congregation. A lot would happen in this open setting. Ppl would prophesy and speak in tongues too
A lot of people keeps talking about investments and how investment trade change their lives. I really need to engage myself in someway of earning more income and stop depending on the government...
Wow that's nice She makes you that much!! please is there a way to reach her services, I work 3 jobs and trying to pay off my debts for a while now!! Please help me.🙏🙏
It's an Eastern Christian prayer - O Heavenly King, the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, who art everywhere present and fillest all things, the Treasury of blessings and the Giver of life, come and abide within us, cleanse of every impurity, and save our souls, O Good One.
Gallowbraid - Ashen Eidolon An entire heavy metal album about the beauty of Autumn. Nature based black metal is infact an entire genre. Add it to your list, enjoy.
The printing press question was the Gutenberg translation. (Johannes Gutenberg created the printing press) Martin Luther translated the Greek, Hebrew, and Latin into German and Gutenberg selected that translation.
What I find is usually more the giveaway to protestants, last few decades, is tattoos, and often lots of then. It's a sad tell that I find alarming. More alarming is when they are still getting sleeves even after conversion. It's a bad statement, and definitely not being in the world, but not of the world. You're branding yourself as of the world. I'm Christian, but you would call me protestant, so I'm calling out my side w/ chagrin.
1:11:34 lemme help ya here bruh… Brazilians hug and kiss the pictures of the loved ones, living far away when they pass by it and they’re missing them, but they actually believe they’re hugging and kissing their loved ones that are far away… Hope this help you understand better… When I kiss the cross of my rosary, I’m not loving the object, I’m loving the Lord in heaven through the expression of physical act since I’m physical and I can’t go give Him a kiss right now in heaven…
That's one thing that sets 2pac away from most rappers, he showed his sensitive side and this the 2pac that will live on with me forever. Listen to " brendas got a baby".
Yes, God has been doing amazing things in Iran. There is a book by Dr. Hormoz Shariat. It is a great introduction to what God is doing in Iran. It is called, "Iran's Great Awakening."
Watching interviews with Tom Wadsworth on what the early church was really like has convinced me that house-churches and home-groups are more in line with God's design for our assemblies than any of the mainline church services. Communion was a meal shared among believers and there was no pastor or priest standing. at a podium to give a sermon. It was a (most likely) a gathering of believers in a home to build each other up, discuss the scriptures, pray together, etc.
It was the exact opposite for me. When you actually read the early Church Fathers, you realize that none of them would recognize Protestants as Christians.
@@zsedcftglkjh Keep in mind when you read the church fathers that they have hundreds of years of organized religion behind them at that point. The person referring to house churches is right, because that is what we find in the bible. Aside from Acts, where it was communal living for a time. Neither way is what any organized religion is like now, neither protestant or Catholic. Things changed a lot, esp. after Christians no longer had to hide. Like after Constantine converted, and not only legalized Christianity, but pretty much made it mandatory. Lots of rot and excess set in after that.
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🕊️Should anyone profit in anyway from our Heavenly Father’s words❓
1️⃣Separate from scripture, do Jesus’ followers need anything extra, including money to “support” their preaching & teaching of our Father’s words❓
🕊️“Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you out to preach the Good News and you did not have money, a traveler’s bag, or an extra pair of sandals, did you need anything?” “No,” they replied.” Luke 22:35
🕊️“As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give. Do not take gold or silver or copper for your belts; no sack for the journey, or a second tunic, or sandals, or walking stick. The laborer deserves his keep. Whatever town or village you enter, look for a worthy person in it, and stay there until you leave.” Matthew 10:7-11
2️⃣Did Jesus speak about how being rich was destructive to religious leaders or anyone in general❓
🕊️“Once a religious leader asked Jesus this question: “Good Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” “Why do you call me good?” Jesus asked him. “Only God is truly good. But to answer your question, you know the commandments: ‘You must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely. Honor your father and mother.’” The man replied, “I’ve obeyed all these commandments since I was young.” When Jesus heard his answer, he said, “There is still one thing you haven’t done. Sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” But when the man heard this he became very sad, for he was very rich. When Jesus saw this, he said, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the Kingdom of God! In fact, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God!” Luke 18:18-25
Ask yourself, Why⁉️ Why Would our Father bless any religious leader or anyone in general with money if Jesus claimed that being rich would make it hard for anyone to enter his kingdom❓
3️⃣Did the Apostles require any form of payment in order to “support” their preaching & teaching of our Father’s words❓
🕊️“If I were doing this on my own initiative, I would deserve payment. But I have no choice, for God has given me this sacred trust. What then is my pay? It s the opportunity to preach the Good News without charging anyone. That’s why I never demand my rights when I preach the Good News.” 1 Corinthians 9:17-18
4️⃣Did the Apostles speak about those who preach & teach for personal profit❓
🕊️“You see, we are not like the many hucksters who preach for personal profit. We preach the word of God with sincerity and with Christ’s authority, knowing that God is watching us.” 2 Corinthians 2:17
5️⃣Why should these people who preach & teach our Father’s words for personal profit be silenced❓
🕊️“They must be silenced, because they are turning whole families away from the truth by their false teaching. And they do it only for money.” Titus 1:11
6️⃣Are those who preach & teach for personal profit condemned❓
🕊️“In their greed they will make up clever lies to get hold of your money. But God condemned them long ago, and their destruction will not be delayed.” 2 Peter 2:3
7️⃣Is there a difference between money that goes directly to an individual and money that’s distributed amongst its church members ❓
🕊️“All the believers were united in heart and mind. And they felt that what they owned was not their own, so they shared everything they had. The apostles testified powerfully to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and God’s great blessing was upon them all. There were no needy people among them, because those who owned land or houses would sell them and bring the money to the apostles to give to those in need.” Acts of the Apostles 4:32-35
Did the Apostles keep money for themselves for personal profit❓
Did the Apostles families benefit financially from the donations they received❓
Did any of the Apostles live a life of luxury❓
Why then would our Father “bless” anyone with personal profit when he didn’t even do that for the Apostles❓
8️⃣Did the Apostles warn us about people within our own groups who would distort the truth along with these false prophets, false apostles & false teachers in order to gain followers as well❓
🕊️“I know that false teachers, like vicious wolves, will come in among you after I leave, not sparing the flock. Even some men from your own group will rise up and distort the truth in order to draw a following.” Acts of the Apostles 20:29-30
9️⃣Should those who preach our Father’s words work for their own money separate from that preaching❓
🕊️“Don’t you remember, dear brothers and sisters, how hard we worked among you? Night and day we toiled to earn a living so that we would not be a burden to any of you as we preached God’s Good News to you.” 1 Thessalonians 2:9
🕊️The quotes provided below are historical facts in reference to our early church which existed prior to Romes adoption of Christianity in 313 A.D.
Church:
📖"Let no man do anything connected with the Church without the bishop. Let that be deemed a proper Eucharist, which is [administered] either by the bishop, or by one to whom he has entrusted it. Wherever the bishop shall appear, there let the multitude [of the people] also be; even as, wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church.” [St. Ignatius of Antioch - Letter to the Smyrneans 8 (c. A.D. 110)]
Bishop, Priest & Deacon:
📖“Since, then, I have had the privilege of seeing you, through Damas your most worthy bishop, and through your worthy presbyters Bassus and Apollonius, and through my fellow-servant the deacon Sotio, whose friendship may I ever enjoy, because he is subject to the bishop as to the grace of God, and to the presbytery as to the law of Jesus Christ [St. Ignatius of Antioch- Letter to the Magnesians 2 (c. A.D. 110)].
Eucharist:
📖“Take note of those who hold heterodox opinions on the grace of Jesus Christ, which have come to us, and see how contrary their opinions are to the mind of God... They abstain from the Eucharist and from prayer because they do not confess that the Eucharist is the flesh of our Savior Jesus Christ, Ash that suffered for our sins and that the Father, in his goodness, raised up again. They who deny the gift of God are perishing in their disputes.” [St. Ignatius of Antioch - Letter to the Smyrnaeans 6-7 (c. A.D. 110)].
Scripture:
📖“[W]hoever perverts the sayings of the Lord for his own desires, and says that there is neither resurrection nor judgment, is the firstborn of Satan. Let us leave the foolishness and the false teaching of the crowd and turn back to the word that was delivered to us in the beginning.” [St. Polycrap of Smyrna - Letter to the Philippians 7 (c. A.D. 135)].
Sunday:
📖“But Sunday is the day on which we all hold our common assembly, because it is the first day on which God, having wrought a change in the darkness and matter, made the world; and Jesus Christ our Savior on the same day rose from the dead.” [St. Justin Martyr - First Apology 67 (c. A.D. 151)].
Actions/Works:
📖“We have learned from the prophets, and we believe it is true, that punishments, and chastisements, and good rewards, are rendered according to the merit of each man's actions. If it is not so, then all things happen by fate, and nothing is in our own power. If it is fated that this man be good, and this other evil, the former is not meritorious nor the latter blameworthy [St. Justin Martyr - First Apology 43 (c. A.D. 151)].
Apostolic Succession:
📖“It is within the power of all, in every church, who may wish to see the truth, to contemplate clearly the Tradition of the apostles manifested throughout the whole world; and we are in a position to reckon up those who were instituted bishops in the churches by the apostles, and [to demonstrate] the succession of these men to our own times; those who neither taught nor knew anything these [heretics] rave about.” [St. Irenaeus of Lyons - Against Heresies 3:3:1 (c. A.D. 189)]
Baptism:
📖“The children shall be baptized first. All the children who can answer for themselves, let them answer. If there are any children who cannot answer for themselves, let their parents answer for them, or someone else from their family.” [St. Hippolytus of Rome - Apostolic Tradition 21 (c. A.D. 215)].
Confession:
📖“After this, one of the bishops present, at the request of all, laying his hand on him who is ordained bishop, shall pray this way: O God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. pour forth the power that is from you, of "the princely Spirit' that you delivered to your beloved Child, Jesus Christ, and that he bestowed on your holy apostles, who established the Church that hallows you everywhere, for the endless glory and praise of your name. Father, "who knows the hearts [of all]” grant this servant, who you have chosen for the episcopate, to feed your holy flock and serve as your high priest blamelessly night and day, and unceasingly turn away wrath from your face and offer to you the gifts of the holy Church. And that by the high priestly Spirit he may have authority "to forgive sins" according to your command.” [St. Hippolytus of Rome - Apostolic Tradition 2-3 (c. A.D. 215)].
Confirmation:
📖“The bishop will then lay his hand upon them, invoking, "Lord God, you who have made these worthy of the removal of sins through the bath of regeneration, make them worthy to be filled with your Holy Spirit, grant to them your grace, that they might serve you according to your will, for to you is the glory, Father and Son with the Holy Spirit, in the holy Church, now and throughout the ages of the ages. Amen." After this he pours the oil into his hand, and laying his hand on each of their heads, says, "I anoint you with holy oil in God the Father Almighty, and Christ Jesus, and the Holy Spirit." Then, after sealing each of them on the forehead, he shall give them the kiss of peace and say, "The Lord be with you." And the one who has been baptized shall say, "And with your spirit." So shall he do to each one [St. Hippolytus of Rome - Apostolic Tradition 21-22 (c. A.D. 215).
Peter’s Authority:
📖“The Lord says to Peter: "I say to you,' he says, “that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of hell will not overcome it. And to you I will give the keys of the kingdom of heaven. [Mt 16:18-19]. On him he builds the Church, and commands him to feed the sheep [Jn 21:17], and although he assigns a like power to all the apostles, yet he founded a single chair [cathedra], and he established by his own authority a source and an intrinsic reason for that unity. Indeed the others were also what Peter was [apostles], but a primacy is given to Peter, by which it is made clear that there is one Church and one chair.... If someone does not hold fast to this unity of Peter, can he think that he holds the faith? If he deserts the chair of Peter upon whom the Church was built, can he be confident that he is in the Church?.” [St. Cyprian of Carthage - Unity of the Catholic Church 4; first edition (Treatise 1:4) (A.D. 251)].
These few topics (but a glimpse) were not only discussed but settled BEFORE Rome adopted Christianity (The Catholic Church) and eventually became The Roman Catholic Church as it also adopted its name after 313 A.D.
Is the Catholic Church Jesus’ original church❓Yes❗️
Does this excuse all its mistakes and sins from the record❓Of course not❗️As Christians, we are called to hold the church accountable, not leave it and let evil flourish within it.
This refusal of accountability within every Christian has led to over 40,000 diferente Christian denominations and the ignorance which has flourished from it.
🕊️”And his gifts were that some should be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ; so that we may no longer be children, tossed back and forth and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the cunning of men, by their craftiness in deceitful wiles. Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,” Ephesians 4:11-15
We are called by God to unite! What better church to do it under than the one he started.
🕊️Should Christians renounce religion (The Catholic Church)❓ In order to properly understand this statement, we must dive deeper into scripture and allow our Father’s Holy Spirit to reveal his truth.
1. Did the Jewish community reject Jesus’ teachings❓
🕊️“When they heard this, all in the synagogue were filled with wrath. And they rose up and put him out of the city, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their city was built, that they might throw him down headlong. But passing through the midst of them he went away.” Luke 4:28-30
2. Did the Jewish community reject Jesus’ as our Lord & Savior❓
🕊️”For those who live in Jerusalem and their rulers, because they did not recognize him nor understand the utterances of the prophets which are read every sabbath, fulfilled these by condemning him.” Acts 13:27
3. Did Jesus pick the Apostle Peter to build his church❓
🕊️“And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” Matthew 16:18
4. Did Jesus’ request to the Apostle Peter to build his church lead the Apostle Paul to create a new religion amongst them❓
🕊️“Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of our religion: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.” 1 Timothy 3:16
5. Did the Apostles appoint elders (presbyters / priests) in every church❓
🕊️”And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting, they committed them to the Lord in whom they believed.” Acts 14:23
6. Were decisions within the Christian religion made by the Apostles in conjunction with the Elders (presbyters / priests)❓
🕊️“As they went on their way through the cities, they delivered to them for observance the decisions which had been reached by the apostles and elders who were at Jerusalem. So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and they increased in numbers daily.” Acts 16:4-5
7. Did the Apostle Peter see himself equally with the elders (presbyters / priests)❓
🕊️”So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ as well as a partaker in the glory that is to be revealed. Tend the flock of God that is your charge, not by constraint but willingly, not for shameful gain but eagerly, not as domineering over those in your charge but being examples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd is manifested you will obtain the unfading crown of glory.” 1 Peter 5:1-4
8. Did Deacons, Elders (presbyters / priests) & Bishops exist within the Christian religion prior to Rome’s adoption of it in 313 A.D.❓
🕊️“And let them also be tested first; then if they prove themselves blameless let them serve as deacons.” 1 Timothy 3:10
🕊️“These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands upon them. And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith.” Acts 6:6-7
🕊️“Now a bishop must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, dignified, hospitable, an apt teacher,” 1 Timothy 3:2
9. Does the Christian religion with its Deacons, Elders (presbyters / priests) & Bishops remove Jesus as the head of the church❓
🕊️”He is the head of the body, the Church; he is the beginning, the first-born from the dead, that in everything he might be pre-eminent. For in him all the fulness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.” Colossians 1:18-20
10. Does the Christian religion recognize Jesus as having full authority over the church❓
🕊️”And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the close of the age.” - Matthew 28:18-20
11. Did the Apostles ask us to stand firm in the traditions we’ve been taught which included deacons, priests and bishops being a part of the church❓
🕊️“So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter. Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word.” 2 Thessalonians 2:15-17
12. Did the Apostles ask us to stay away from people who are not in accord with the traditions that we’ve received which included deacons, priests and bishops within the church❓
🕊️“Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us. For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us; we were not idle when we were with you,” 2 Thessalonians 3:6-7
13. Did the Apostles approve of people passing down traditions which included deacons, priests and bishops being a part of the church ❓
🕊️Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. I commend you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions even as I have delivered them to you.” 1 Corinthians 11:1-2
14. Should we avoid people who hold the form of religion but deny the power of it❓
🕊️“But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of stress. For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, inhuman, implacable, slanderers, profligates, fierce, haters of good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, holding the form of religion but denying the power of it. Avoid such people.” 2 Timothy 3:1-5
15. How is someone’s Christian religion demonstrated as vain❓
🕊️”If any one thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this man’s religion is vain.” James 1:26
16. Are we called to hold our Christian religion accountable❓
🕊️”Take heed to yourselves; if your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him;” Luke 17:3
🕊️”Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Look to yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. For if any one thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.” Galatians 6:1-3
🕊️”As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear. In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels I charge you to keep these rules without favor, doing nothing from partiality.” 1 Timothy 5:20-21
🕊️”For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Is it not those inside the Church whom you are to judge? God judges those outside. “Drive out the wicked person from among you.” 1 Corinthians 5:12-13
17. Does anyone within the Christian religion supersede our Father’s words❓
🕊️“And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest questioned them, saying, “We strictly charged you not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and you intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.” But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.” Acts 5:27-29
18. Are we called to follow the Christian religion blindly❓
🕊️”Then the disciples came and said to him, “Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this saying?” He answered, “Every plant which my heavenly Father has not planted will be rooted up. Let them alone; they are blind guides. And if a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.” Matthew 15:12-14
19. How is the Christian religion considered pure and undefiled by our Father❓
🕊️”Religion that is pure and undefiled before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” James 1:27
20. Should we renounce irreligion❓
🕊️”For the grace of God has appeared for the salvation of all men, training us to renounce irreligion and worldly passions, and to live sober, upright, and godly lives in this world, awaiting our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,” Titus 2:11-13
Matt please listen to “The Convo” by DMX it will take you about 4 mins of your time. I love you, God bless
Not as cool an intro and hate the cigar.
You're not my favourite Catholic creator.
Your channel could do things!
it could be far more bold,
couraging
Affective + effective, rallying for reform + inventions!
full reason for people to accept your sharing faith!
Actually trying to accomplish big change in the World.
i Love your courage, leading men off porn.
the UK is afflicted w/ Mental Healthcare corruption similar to the US.
Bishop Robert Barron has a video "Psychiatry needs to get right w/ God"
Would you hear Mental Healthcare Reform w/ me? Or a proLife case?
Or invention ideas i share? Like jump wings -- babel is spicy
How about global abundant charity?
You USED TO BE my favorite Catholic RUclipsr as a Protestant. Now you’re my favorite as a Catholic.
@@MotherLovingChristian Welcome home
Fellow Protestant here... and I'd agree with Ruslan, you're my favourite Catholic RUclipsr. I watch your stuff regularly.
Likewise :)
Are you british? Only asking due to your spelling of 'favorite.' Also, God Bless you, from a Catholic!
@@piouspapist yep 🇬🇧!
Thanks
@@piouspapist Favourite, colour, etc are trademarks of your neighbour Canadians as well. There's really distinctive Britishisms I can spot that separate us though. Their car has a boot, everything is brilliant, lol, etc.
Totally agree - my favourite Catholic RUclipsr by a mile!
Ruslan’s positive takes on Catholicism is why I follow and respect him. I knew he wasn’t Catholic, but I respected him that he wasn’t trying to misrepresent Catholics. He’s a good dude.
I love this conversation. I became a believer via a Protestant evangelical church. Last year I converted to Catholicism. I became Catholic because of the truth, goodness, and beauty it has to offer. I still work with my Protestant friends and I still have so much love for all that they do. The sad thing is some of my Protestant brothers have completely done away with me as if I became a heretic who is out there committing acts of evil against the church. I really love seeing unity amongst Protestants and Catholics. I'm more interested in us coming together and bringing more souls to heaven together.
❤
I feel you brother, that’s sad reality
@@Happenstance20 I am a Protestant and see Catholics and brothers and sisters in Christ
Orthodox here and I love this Catholic & Protestant crossover! Two of my top fav Christian RUclipsrs
Thank you for having an open heart and wish more would be focus on what unite us instead of what can divide us!!
I dont know if this is the best place to tell Fradd this, but... Catholic Lofi was what was playing when I gave birth to my son at home in August.
Awesome! ❤
Thanks for this idea! I’m giving birth in April and didn’t ever think of this. Definitely doing this!!
Amazing! I am due in January and also plan on playing Catholic Lofi during the birth!
If you guys want to cry at the birth, play Paula Laughing from the Sacred Heart album. It hits you in places that you didn't know existed.
That’s super dope!!!
It's really silly but I'm crying at the end when Matt offers to send him a rosary and then Ruslan talks about sending him a prayer journal 🥹💞
"perhaps we're not so different, you and I"
It's pretty sweet actually.
I'm so excited about this! Both of you have been helping me so much on my faith journey, and i can't wait to hear you guys interact
Thank you guys so much for both of your powerful Witnesses.
Commenting on how Catholics and Protestants view each other from a perspective of "jungle" and "desert" hit me as a really good point.
I really loved how Matt brought in the Rosary at the end and briefly mentioned some of its origin and its ties to religious life.
The question by Ruslan was also really good, asking what Matt might be able to take away from protestantism but still remain Catholic.
The message of the good news is so amazing, encompassing everything but at the same time boiling down to something really simple. Jesus loves you and the ultimate happiness in life is loving him back.
God bless you guys
Ruslan comes off so chill and unpretentious in his videos. Watching him being interviewed here makes me realize how intelligent he really is.
I would dare say inspired
I absolutely loved this episode. You two are my favorite to watch/ listen to. Was such a great listen. I would love another episode again. Thank you so much for this episode!❤
I’m in RCIA. I still love all my Christian RUclipsrs but my Catholic RUclipsrs really brought me where I am.
Bless you! ❤️🙏🏻😊
I’m soo hyped right now! I listened to Ruslan during my deconstruction stage of my faith well before I became Catholic. Literally he’s my favorite Protestant type RUclips channel I still watch. Ruslan you the best Bro!
Is it normal to use ‘deconstruction’ when talking about conversion? Just curious. I typically hear that term used when people lose their faith entirely.
@ the faith I currently was holding was being lost and so as I was picking it all apart I did go to the line of questioning if there was a God and possibly losing my faith. God helped me through all of it and although there was some rough spots on the journey he lead me to the Catholic faith and allowed my faith to be reborn in short.
Its a deconstruction in the sense of unbuilding or going back to Truth CS lewis has a quote: "We all want progress. But progress means getting close to where we want to be. And if you have taken a wrong turn to go forward will not get you any nearer. If you are on the wrong road, progress means doing an about turn and walking back to right road." e@@michaellemmen
This is honestly great! My two favorite Christian RUclipsrs having a talk that was more productive and edifying than most clips. God bless you both!
This is a great interview/conversation, especially because Matt provided Ruslan with plenty of room to talk and expand upon ideas. I learned a lot and my admiration for both has grown. Top notch.
I am a very proud Catholic and straight up. Ruslan is top 3 for me! Love his content!!!! I'm so happy he's here!
There an altar call at every mass. People come forward for a personal encounter with Christ in Holy Communion and publicly profess their amen to the real presence.
Yes, perfectly stated!
Love these conversations!
Ruslan and Ortlund are wonderful men of the faith. Interview Doug Wilson next and break the internet 😄
@@ThePostmillennial yes! Invite Doug.
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I saw this on locals, but it was a brilliant conversation. I had to watch it again.
Great conversation. Appreciate Ruslan a lot 😊
My conversion to Catholicism was both emotional and logical. I was emotionally drawn to Catholicism via the Mass. The Church Fathers, the Ecumenical Councils, and the Scholastics lead persuaded me in areas I was stuck on.
In terms of the Eucharist, The Mass and The Orthodox Liturgy have 'The Real Presence' due to having valid apostolic priesthood. So, even in reverent protestant 'churches' they don't have a consecrated Host.
P.S: I believe in terms of valid sacraments it is boiled down to us the Catholics and the Orthodox due to the "acclaimed" apostolic protestants recently desecrating the sacraments by changing them. The only valid sacrament left for Protestants is baptism, if they use the proper baptismal formula. God Bless.
I pray Ruslan finds our Lord in Most Holy Eucharist.
@@cehson nah he’s good where he is at
I was so excited to see Ruslan here! I have enjoyed many of his videos and love Matt! These 2 have great content and I have to say I didn’t know Ruslans story. , and now I admire him even more! Such intelligent conversation! ❤
I've been hoping for this for a while! Yay!
BEEN WAITING AGES FOR THIS
How does this not have more views? This conversation covered SOOOOOO many good issues that modern Christians are thinking about every day. I'll try to share it around
YESSSSS! So excited for this ❤
This was an interesting conversation. ❤🔥👍
I like Thursday's role in those first 30 seconds! haha
I’m Lutheran (Lcms) and I believe Catholics are my brothers and sisters in Christ.
@@bk24708 same here
I’ve always been curious, what exactly are Lutherans protesting anymore. Based off Martin Luther’s original complaints all the issues have been fixed. Will it just been a never ending list of protest?
Such a cool crossover of worlds here - excited to watch
1:24:22 What he quoted as “to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord” Is a common misquotation, since it actually says “…would rather be absent from the body and present with the Lord”
This means that it doesn’t imply an immediate change, here is an analogy “I would rather be absent from work and at home with my kids” this doesn’t mean it is impossible to be for example on a train on the way home. The train being analogous to purgatory.
Protestantism is like having a delicious steak all by itself. Catholicism is having that same delicious steak, but with salad, green beans, mashed potatoes, carrots, cranberry sauce, wine, and desert…all of those enhance the meal and don’t take away from the deliciousness of the steak.
Too many carbs. Just kidding I get what your saying
My favorite Catholic RUclipsr and my favorite Protestant RUclipsr in one place I love this!
Glad to see Ruslan here. As a Catholic I enjoy watching his podcasts. 👍
Great episode! Thanks
1:30:37 I think this is an important issue that we need to talk about more. What makes the Eucharist valid? We need a better understanding of this. More and more I hear Protestants say they believe in the real presence….and they think their “communion” is valid.
Why is the priesthood necessary?
An enjoyable conversation!
Really appreciate Ruslan now. Thanks for having him and thanks to Ruslan for coming on!
I enjoyed learning more about Ruslan and I loved the conversation.
Let’s go! Love both u guys 🙏💪
Please don't change your channel Matt, it's great as is regarding the content. Do like the idea of the clips going on a seperate channel though as the clips filled up too much of my notifications as I love the long discussions and watch them to the end regardless how many hours they are (with pauses for work, sleep, etc. then continue. Thank you @PintswithAquinas
Buzzing for this!!
I didnt know about mosques closing because of the christian conversions! It reminded me of a non-profit my protestant church supported called 360 Serve that financially supports indigenous pastors so they can support their families and focus on evangelizing their communities. They focus on pastors in the least christian areas. They always have great conversion stories to share.
To whom it may concern:
The first 30 minutes are about how Ruslan started his channel and music.
The Last 30 min starts to open up about different topics:
- discussion about the comment section @33:00
- Ruslan believes the Gospel is about YOU being great...I disagree with Ruslan; he treats the Gospel as a type of Law of attraction philosophy with a Jesus Cover.
- Background on his Oriental orthodox church
- Things MF likes about Protestants
- Has Ruslan ever considered connecting back to his Orthodox Roots?
- Discussion on Icons
- How Rulan wants to just be Christian because it feels right to him, and he would instead defer the apologetics to folks of authority..... Opinion: Interesting thought process, very liberal.
- working on the chapters.
Very helpful. Thanks!
@ the time stamps are off because I was editing during the premiere.
I’ll finish up later.
Very uncharitable take
Correction: I don't know your heart, but that's how it came across to me
@@SaintlySaavyfalse Ruslan does not believe nor did he state about YOU being great when it comes to the gospel
It is so pleasant to be able to hear two people having an intelligent discussion allowing each other to have different views.
I pray my rosary...not catholic...just a lil
Real question, are you located in Steubenville or in Florida? I guess it doesn’t matter but you’ve said “here in Steubenville” a few times but your about info says Florida. Are you commuting weekly? 😂
They have moved the family to Florida for Cameron’s health. However, episodes are still being recorded in Steubenville until a new studio can be established in Florida. Historically, Matt will record a bunch of episodes back-to-back-to-back but release them slowly, allowing them to go on vacation, for example. I would imagine the current arrangement is similar: travel to Steubenville, record as many episodes as possible in a short amount of time, travel back to Florida, stay with the family for a long time, repeat.
@ that makes total sense lol. I was just trying to make a dumb commuting joke in the end but this does make me less confused
Just looked up all the artists he mentioned and now I can’t stop smiling!! My mind is blown. I’d written off rap, yet now I’ve got a whole playlist that’s legit and doesn’t need to be hidden from the kids. Haha
Being a pagan currently, I enjoy listening to Matt Fradd, may disagree with him on some points but there are those bits that make sense. Ive always had an appreciation for Cathlocism, not only because I was baptized into it when I was a baby, but also I appreciate the beauty inherent within Catholicism. Keep up the good work, Matt!
May the Lord continue to guide you, brother.
Loved the Jesus Freak mention ! Great book ! My big sister had the book and I read it !
To be absent from the body is to present with the Lord is a misquote.
"...we would rather be away from the body AND at home with the Lord." 2 Corinthians 5:8
This is a perfect example of CCC 820 & 821 being put into practice. Bravo Matt. I love watching Bless God Studios because he's a Christian without being anti-Catholic. Believe it or not though, Ruslan, you're on your way home! 😁 Keep seeking truth, and rejecting those who preach falsehood and division. Those with ears to hear..
Kudos. I love Ruslan. Thanks for interviewing this lovely gentleman 😊😊
Great questioning, really. Felt like you were going to bring Ruslan into the Church on air!
Nah won’t happen
@@benadek6703 i am myself struggling to confirm. i disagree w/ the perpetual virginity of Mary dogma, on account of Matthew chapter 1 lol verse 24-25.
There’s something about the monetization of the faith that just makes my skin crawl. Many times I’m left with the feeling that it is high time for all of this to be obliterated and thrown into the pit. I have a real hateful part of me that no amount of prayer has truly eradicated. At least as of yet and unfortunately today has been a cold reminder that I too am destined for the pit. But at least all of you with your money and ambitions will also go to heaven. Must be nice to feel so chosen.
We Catholics love Ruslan!
Hail from San Diego. Very cool.
When you were discussing pioneer Christians with technology and Ruslan mentioned he thought there was early involvement in television, I was a little bit disappointed that Matt didn't bring up Archbishop Fulton Sheen who was the father of televangelism with the very first and most popular Christian television program, Life is Worth Living.
Hi Matt, it would be great if you made a Luminous Mysteries lofi song, ive enjoyed praying along with the Joyful, Sorrowful, and Glorious lofi but i miss the Luminous mysteries
Matt, I love your work and believe you have one of the best Catholic podcasts out there. I support you and promote your channel on my website. However, I feel that some of these interviews can be misleading. While this man seems like a great person trying to live his faith, the discussion also promotes Protestantism. I recommend your channel to those who are searching for the one true faith, but I worry that someone could be swayed by this interview into thinking he has it right when, in reality, he possesses only a small percentage of the truth. The Catholic Church is the Church that Christ established. I say this out of love, and I hope it is received in that spirit.
Ruslan is so smart and kind!
@11:42 Tupac was a somewhat, flamboyant theatre kid. His persona was an act. May he rest in peace.
Crazy the difference between the video of him before he became famous and everything after. Looks like it had to be an act.
It's so wild! I almost couldn't believe that was him. Even if it was all just an act, he was very talented. It's a shame that his life ended so early. I'm an east coast guy and always favored Biggie, but I really can't listen to most of them anymore as I have matured and grown closer to Christ, the vulgarity no longer appeals to me. A good thing I'm sure, though I do miss those beats and those flows. ❤️🙏
Matt Fradd and his guest Ruslan, just two pals you'd find chillin on the lawn.
Talkin bout religion, Catholic or Protestant, do I have to make a decision?
In the end we both believe in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and I think all things considered, that should suffice.
@joshranowsky8083 honestly I feel the same way. I attend a Baptist church, but I truly appreciate the catholic faith and view them as brothers and sisters in christ. I guess many would say that you do have to choose, because of the nature of the belief that one is the true church, and the other is deceived. Disunity hurts Mt heart though
love this!
I see Ruslan trying to agree as much as possible with Matt. As a evangelical protestant, we have many similarities but there are significant differences. Also not all protestants are the same. Ruslan seems like he's not sure about protestant denomination's theology on communion or purgatory. Some protestants don't know their own theological understanding on sacrements and topics like purgatory or praying to saints. Its good that catholics learn why they believe what the Church teaches.
Matt Fradd made Byzlarping popular.
VoR mentioned in pints? LOVE IT
I pray he become a Catholic and comes to know the truth of the Catholic faith and Jesus’s church. He will bring many souls to Christ. I also pray for Joe Rogan to become Catholic.
Yes, so many 🙏🙏🙏
Nah he’s a Christian and that’s good enough . Catholicism is not the way
He’s already a Christian and bringing souls to Christ
@@benadek6703 So you follow the church founded by Judas 🤷♂️
I grew up Catholic and have been going to non denominational / Protestant church for the past two years... still wrestling with that . Sometimes I wonder if I can just be both 😂 excited to watch this
We are to be One flock with One faith.. Do Catholics believe protestants can be saved, Yes. No fault of their own, will they be saved.
Those who were entrusted much, much more will be demanded. (Luke 12:48)
“What’s that Squeaking” lol 😂
Nice cross over
I had been wondering what Thursday’s name was for the longest time. Josiah, nice brother
Creators largely get the audience they deserve because they set the tone. That said, there will always be the potential for haters when it comes to addressing controversial topics
Unify the Church of Christ!
Catholic here who's been watching pints with Aquinas forever, but also love Ruslans Content even though I disagree on some of his theological views, he has good christian content.
25:06 John Bellion mention. One of my favorite artists. A few words I dont love make their way in, but he has good stuff.
As a former Catholic, now Baptist. I don't see an issue with people changing denominations. I don't agree with praying to the dead, the pope, the authority of the Catholic church. But I if people believe in Christ and his resurrection, I don't think difference in doctrine should divide us as Christians. God bless my Catholic friends.
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Get METATRON on!!!!
I'm all for helping the poor, but "the leasr of these" is not a general statement about the poor. Jesus said, "the least of these brothers of mine." "Brothers" would be believers. The interpretation I find compelling is that it's about how people received those who brought the gospel to them.
For the record, we did not learn altar calls from Protestants. In the early church, confessions were public, in front of the congregation. A lot would happen in this open setting. Ppl would prophesy and speak in tongues too
Ask ruslan if he's ever heard of Catholic rappers. Like foundnation, c2six, Father Claude burns aka Pontifex, Val Mural.
Metatron mentioned 🚨🚨🚨 W Metatron 🗿🗿🗿
Hit 200k today. I'm really grateful for all the knowledge and nuggets you had thrown my way over the last months. Started with 14k in June 2023
people are ignorant of profitability in bitcoin investment and that has been the major issues limiting their investment
A lot of people keeps talking about investments and how investment trade change their lives. I really need to engage myself in someway of earning more income and stop depending on the government...
Wow that's nice She makes you that much!! please is there a way to reach her services, I work 3 jobs and trying to pay off my debts for a while now!! Please help me.🙏🙏
Big thanks to Elizabeth Marie Hawley
The very first time we tried, we invested $1000 and after a week, we received 4500. That really helped us a lot to pay up our bills.
Christ died for you in public. Don't live for Him in private.
1:17:30 "that also looks like a pizza hut"😂
What was that prayer you used in the beginning Matt?
It's an Eastern Christian prayer - O Heavenly King, the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, who art everywhere present and fillest all things, the Treasury of blessings and the Giver of life, come and abide within us, cleanse of every impurity, and save our souls, O Good One.
@JohnAlbinus thank you 😊
How come the timestamps are gone??
get voice of reason on the pod please!
Gallowbraid - Ashen Eidolon
An entire heavy metal album about the beauty of Autumn. Nature based black metal is infact an entire genre.
Add it to your list, enjoy.
The printing press question was the Gutenberg translation. (Johannes Gutenberg created the printing press) Martin Luther translated the Greek, Hebrew, and Latin into German and Gutenberg selected that translation.
Bro…Matt Fraad listen to Ruslan talking about hip hop. 🙏🏽🙌🏽✊🏽
Im curious now Matt, you mentioned 15 mysteries of the rosary. What of the Luminous mysteries?
The leather jacket gives away the Protestantism
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Facts 😂😂😂
Shiny leather is always a swift retreat away from the Church. It doesn't jive with our stained glass. 😂
@ it’s a vibe thing
What I find is usually more the giveaway to protestants, last few decades, is tattoos, and often lots of then. It's a sad tell that I find alarming. More alarming is when they are still getting sleeves even after conversion. It's a bad statement, and definitely not being in the world, but not of the world. You're branding yourself as of the world. I'm Christian, but you would call me protestant, so I'm calling out my side w/ chagrin.
1:11:34 lemme help ya here bruh…
Brazilians hug and kiss the pictures of the loved ones, living far away when they pass by it and they’re missing them, but they actually believe they’re hugging and kissing their loved ones that are far away… Hope this help you understand better… When I kiss the cross of my rosary, I’m not loving the object, I’m loving the Lord in heaven through the expression of physical act since I’m physical and I can’t go give Him a kiss right now in heaven…
That's one thing that sets 2pac away from most rappers, he showed his sensitive side and this the 2pac that will live on with me forever. Listen to " brendas got a baby".
Yes, God has been doing amazing things in Iran. There is a book by Dr. Hormoz Shariat. It is a great introduction to what God is doing in Iran. It is called, "Iran's Great Awakening."
Ruslan brought out his 2am FaceTime voice
1:28:07 is Josiah Thursday’s real name or someone else working for PWA?!? 🤔🤔
Watching interviews with Tom Wadsworth on what the early church was really like has convinced me that house-churches and home-groups are more in line with God's design for our assemblies than any of the mainline church services. Communion was a meal shared among believers and there was no pastor or priest standing. at a podium to give a sermon. It was a (most likely) a gathering of believers in a home to build each other up, discuss the scriptures, pray together, etc.
It was the exact opposite for me. When you actually read the early Church Fathers, you realize that none of them would recognize Protestants as Christians.
@@zsedcftglkjh Keep in mind when you read the church fathers that they have hundreds of years of organized religion behind them at that point. The person referring to house churches is right, because that is what we find in the bible. Aside from Acts, where it was communal living for a time. Neither way is what any organized religion is like now, neither protestant or Catholic. Things changed a lot, esp. after Christians no longer had to hide. Like after Constantine converted, and not only legalized Christianity, but pretty much made it mandatory. Lots of rot and excess set in after that.