Catholic Answers: Ready Reasons

Catholic Answers: Ready Reasons

38 Episodes

Ready Reasons are short videos that discuss various topics within the Catholic faith. These concise videos are meant to start a conversation about the Catholic faith and lead viewer to begin their own journey towards the truths of the Catholic faith, or to deepen their understanding of it.

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Catholic Answers: Ready Reasons
  • Does Science Contradict Faith?

    Episode 36

    When people say science contradicts faith, they usually define faith as "Believing without evidence". In this Ready Reasons episode, Trent Horn explains why the traditional understanding of faith is not contradicted by science.

  • Is the Resurrection a Lie?

    Are the gospel accounts of Jesus' resurrection reliable? Or did the Apostles make the whole thing up? Karlo Broussard discusses why we can believe the gospels when it comes to their account of the resurrection narrative.

  • Does the Resurrection Rip-Off Pagan Myths?

    A popular objection is that Jesus' resurrection is a rip-off of dying and rising deities within pagan mythology. Should Christians be alarmed by this? Karlo Broussard gives reasons why the answer is no.

  • Does It Matter that Science Can't Detect God?

    Atheists often try to justify their atheism by saying there is no scientific evidence for God. But as Karlo shows in this video, such a quest for truth starts off on the wrong foot, since science's methodology precludes it from being able to detect God.

  • Why is Sola Scriptura Unreasonable?

    Protestants believe the Bible is the only source for determining Christian truth. But as Karlo Broussard shows this belief is incoherent. If followed to its logical conclusion, Protestants would have to reject their knowledge of what Scripture is.

  • What's the Deal with Ashes on Ash Wednesday?

    Every Catholic has known that awkward feeling of someone looking at his forehead when he goes out in public after receiving ashes on Ash Wednesday. Karlo Broussard provides some tips on how to use that awkward moment for evangelization.

  • Are Atheists Open Minded?

    Many atheists say, "Of course, I'm open minded, show me the evidence or proof that God exists and I'll believe." But when are presented with proofs for the existence of God those same atheists claim that Christians only believe in a "God of the gaps." So are they really open-minded? Trent explain...

  • Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation?

    Paul says in 1 Corinthians 1:17 that Christ did not send him to baptize. Does this mean that baptism is not necessary for salvation? Karlo Broussard gives the reason why the answer is no and explains what Paul meant.

  • Is Belief in God Wishful Thinking?

    Atheists have often viewed belief in God as wishful thinking—a projection of an idea because man fears death. Karlo Broussard discusses why this accusation does not disprove the existence of God.

  • Does the Bible Disprove the Assumption?

    Protestants claim the Bible disproves the Catholic dogma of Mary's Bodily Assumption in 1 Corinthians 15:22-23. But is this true? Karlo Broussard gives reasons why the answer is no.

  • Is there Biblical Proof for the Immaculate Conception?

    Mary's Immaculate Conception is a Catholic dogma that many Protestants have a hard time accepting because they do not see the teaching explicitly in Scripture. Karlo Broussard points to pre-figurations in Genesis to show how understanding Mary as a "new Eve" supports the Immaculate Conception.

  • Did Jesus Claim to Be God?

    What if Jesus never claimed to be God? What if his followers later came to this conclusion only after his death? Can we prove that Jesus believed that he was God? Watch as Karlo gives examples to show that Jesus did, in fact, claim to be God.

  • Is Full Immersion Baptism Necessary?

    The Greek word that the Bible uses for baptism is "baptizo" (__π____), which means, "to immerse." Does this mean that Catholic baptisms are invalid since priests pour water instead of immerse? Karlo Broussard gives the reason why the answer is no, and explains why pouring is a legitimate method t...

  • Is God's Hiddenness a Reason to Reject Him?

    We have all had a time when we ask "Where are you God?" In this episode of Ready Reasons, Karlo explains how God has made it possible for us to believe in His existence even though he stays hidden.

  • Is the Holy Spirit God?

    Many quasi-Christian sects (e.g., Mormons, Jehovah Witnesses, etc.) deny the Divinity of the Holy Spirit and argue it is found nowhere in the Bible. But is this true? Karlo Broussard explains why the answer is no by giving biblical examples that show the Holy Spirit is God.

  • Is the Holy Spirit the Same as the Force?

    What do quasi-Christian groups and Star Wars have in common? The idea of a universal, impersonal force. For quasi-Christian groups, this force is the Holy Spirit, who we as Catholics call the third Person of the Holy Trinity. Karlo Broussard explains why evidence shows that the Holy Spirit is a P...

  • Was the Immaculate Conception Necessary?

    When Catholics say Mary was immaculately conceived, they mean that at the moment of her conception Mary was filled with God's sanctifying grace. God protected her from sin throughout her life, but did it have to be this way? Trent Horn explains why it was fitting for Mary to be conceived without ...

  • Are Indulgences Biblical?

    Protestants often challenge Catholics to provide biblical evidence for their belief in indulgences. Can such a challenge be met? Karlo Broussard shows that it can.

  • Did Jesus Condemn Praying the Rosary?

    Protestants often claim the Catholic practice of praying the rosary is condemned by Jesus when he teaches against "vain repetitions" in Matthew 6:7. But is this true? Karlo Broussard gives the reason why the answer is no, and explains what Jesus meant by these words.

  • Did Jesus Make the Apostles Priests?

    Many Catholics are unaware that Holy Thursday commemorates the institution of Christ's ministerial priesthood. Perhaps this is due to the absence of Christ explicitly ordaining the apostles in the Last Supper narratives.

  • Is Jesus a Myth?

    If Jesus is just a myth, as many skeptics assert, then Christianity is false. It's that simple! Karlo Broussard dives into how we can know that Jesus was a real historical person. A first step for many on their way to belief in God.

  • Was Jesus' Sacrifice Enough?

    Many Protestants reject the Catholic teaching on penance because they think it implies Jesus' death on the cross was not enough. Are Catholics denying the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice? Karlo Broussard gives reasons why the answer is no.

  • Does John Teach Assurance of Salvation?

    St. John teaches in 1 John 5:13 that we can know that we have eternal life. Does this text support the Protestant doctrine of the assurance of salvation? Karlo Broussard gives the reason why the answer is no, and shows how this text actually supports the Catholic belief about our knowledge of our...

  • Can We Know God's Truth Without the Church?

    St. John teaches in 1 John 2:27 that we have no need of a man to teach us since we have the Holy Spirit. Is John denying the Catholic belief that Jesus gave us a magisterium (a living, teaching authority)? Karlo Broussard gives the reason why the answer is no, and explains what John means by this.