Called to Communion

Conversation about what 'gospel-centered' means in Catholic thought and how grace changes moral life. Practical habits for avoiding sin and reshaping thinking are explored. The relationship between ancient Israel, rabbinic Judaism, and the Mass is discussed. Topics also include Scripture origins, faith amid doubt, private revelations, and prayers for the dead.

Short Q&A on whether Jesus is present in priests and sacraments, and how transubstantiation relates to in persona Christi. Surveys traditions about Saint Joseph’s age and the history of married versus celibate clergy. Tackles tricky moral questions like voting and cooperation with evil. Explores calendar reforms, prayer postures, Job and theodicy, and Mary’s Assumption as tradition.

Discussion of the Beatitudes as traits that manifest the kingdom now. A close look at Romans 13 and the limits of submission to authorities. Historical and theological roots of Menno Simons and Anabaptism. Reflections on the death penalty, divine immutability, and how Scripture handles apparent change. Consideration of moral culpability, Genesis authorship questions, and why Christ suffered fully.

Conversations range from biblical texts on homosexuality and conscience to liturgical differences about Mary in Lutheran practice. They discuss Ash Wednesday’s penitential meaning, calendar reforms like Julian versus Gregorian, and how confession and sacraments shape moral life. The show also touches on guardians angels, the New Perspective on Paul, and how ancient biblical genres convey truth.

Discussion of differing increases of grace and how sanctity varies. Guidance on judging Catholic authors and which writings to trust. Lenten practices including Ash Wednesday and cutting screen time. Clarification of Christ's divinity, communion during pregnancy, and how God's providence works with free will. Exploration of purgatory, false modern revelations, predestination, and the merits of religious life versus marriage.

Until the child was born? Personality psychology? Last rites without talking? Join us for Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Dr. Anders on Bad Bunny? Chalcedonian creed? Where the Church stands or falls? This and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

The spiritual world, Jesus and the Law, etymology of baptism and more in today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Quantum entanglements and the Eucharist? LDS's and original sin? What to expect in confession? This and more on Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Topics range from why priests have authority to perform exorcisms to the fittingness of Mary’s Immaculate Conception. They explore Christ as creator and archetype, Scripture versus tradition and papal authority. Other conversations cover praying for the dead, the mystery of hell, animal cruelty as a moral issue, and how infancy narratives shape theological meaning.