The Search Continues

The Search Continues

34 Episodes

The Search Continues is a series of Q&A interviews by Chris Stefanick with professors from the Augustine Institute. Based on some of the most searched questions on the internet on the Catholic faith, these videos accompany The Search and help facilitators with questions that might come in The Search group discussions.

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The Search Continues
  • What about Church Scandals?

    Episode 1

    What does a Catholic priest say about scandals in the Church? Fr. John Riley and Chris Stefanick confront the reality of sin within the Church's hierarchy and what to do about it.

  • What is Heaven?

    Episode 2

    Does heaven exist? Is heaven the eternal Church? Dr. Michael Barber and Chris Stefanick clear up common misunderstandings about heaven.

  • Religion or Relationship?

    Episode 3

    Can I be spiritual but not religious? Why do I need religion if I have a relationship with Jesus? Dr. John Sehorn and Chris Stefanick talk about it.

  • What is Authentic Friendship?

    Episode 4

    What is it and how do you get it? Dr. Scott Hefelfinger and Chris Stefanick dig into the truth and virtue of authentic friendship.

  • What about Other Religions?

    Episode 5

    Is there a difference between Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, or any other religion? Dr. John Sehorn and Chris Stefanick unpack the question of inter-religious dialogue.

  • Sell the Vatican and Feed the World?

    Episode 6

    Shouldn't the Church give her money to the poor instead of buying beautiful artwork? Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Chris Stefanick unveil how everyone benefits from the Church's wealth.

  • What is Purgatory?

    Episode 7

    Is purgatory hell? Is it in the Bible? Dr. Michael Barber and Chris Stefanick talk about it.

  • Why is there a Pope?

    Episode 8

    Did Jesus think of the pope? What is a pope? Dr. John Sehorn and Chris Stefanick hone in on the history of how the office of the pope came to be.

  • What about Church Scandals? Ep. 2

    Episode 9

    Why be Catholic if Church leaders are scandalous? Dr. John Sehorn and Chris Stefanick talk about it.

  • Is there Really a Hell?

    Episode 10

    Where is hell? How can a loving God send people to hell? Dr. Michael Barber and Chris Stefanick unravel what hell is and how people can go there.

  • What about Human Sexuality?

    Episode 11

    Does the Church actually care about human sexuality? Dr. Scott Hefelfinger and Chris Stefanick talk about it.

  • What about Same-Sex Attraction?

    Episode 12

    What does the Church say about same-sex attraction? Dr. Scott Hefelfinger and Chris Stefanick unpack common questions.

  • What is the Mass?

    Episode 13

    Why should I want to go to Mass with my whole heart? What actually happens? Fr. John Riley and Chris Stefanick discuss the roots of Mass and its profound implications for us today.

  • What does the Church Teach about IVF?

    Episode 14

    In-vitro fertilization is a sensitive issue. Lucas Pollice and Chris Stefanick explain the Church's teaching on IVF.

  • What is Sin?

    Episode 15

    Did the Church make up rules to take away our fun? Is sin real? Dr. John Sehorn and Chris Stefanick talk about it.

  • Why is there Evil?

    Episode 16

    If God is good, why is there so much suffering in the world? Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Chris Stefanick tackle this fundamental question.

  • Is there a Right and Wrong?

    Episode 17

    Who decides if there's a right and wrong? Dr. Scott Hefelfinger and Chris Stefanick discuss the moral life and why right and wrong exist.

  • What is Intercessory Prayer?

    Episode 18

    What does intercessory prayer do? Can I change God's mind? Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Chris Stefanick discuss Catholic belief.

  • Why Confess to a Priest?

    Episode 19

    Confession can be uncomfortable. Should I actually be excited about it? Does Jesus approve of Confession? Fr. John Riley and Chris Stefanick talk about it.

  • Why can't Non-Catholics Receive the Eucharist?

    Episode 20

    Why is that a rule? Lucas Pollice and Chris Stefanick discuss the significance of the sacrament of Holy Communion and what it truly means.

  • What about Divorce and Annulments?

    Episode 21

    Can a Catholic get divorced? Lucas Pollice and Chris Stefanick share the Church's teaching on marriage.

  • What is Marriage?

    Episode 22

    Why should you even bother to get married? Dr. Scott Hefelfinger and Chris Stefanick share about the Church's teaching on marriage.

  • What is Baptism?

    Episode 23

    Is baptism a bath in church? Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Chris Stefanick discuss what actually happens in baptism.

  • Why a Priesthood?

    Episode 24

    Doesn't every baptized believer have a priestly role in the Kingdom of God? Are Catholic priests lonely? Fr. John Riley and Chris Stefanick dive into why the Catholic Church has priests.