Called to Communion

Levels of Heaven? Papal States? Penal Substitution? Join us for Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Is baptism described in the Bible? Consecrating ourselves many times? Explaining the Immaculate? This and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Angels sinning after seeing God? Did prophets in the OT knew? Sabellianism and Modalism? Join us for this Monday edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

A deep dive into tribulation, rapture theories, and differing millennium interpretations. A look at the origins of "once saved, always saved" and Catholic baptismal contrasts. Compassionate conversations about shame, a troubled past, parish rejection, and returning after conflict. Practical talk on guardian angels, family planning conscience, and how earthly suffering can purify when united with Christ.

Discussion of married clergy and the teaching against women’s ordination. A deep contrast between imputed and infused righteousness. Conversations about theophanies and claims of seeing God. Warnings about private revelations like three days of darkness and cautious takes on near‑death experiences. Practical tips for converts, confession prep, and recommended reading on angels.

Listeners hear a wide-ranging conversation on the communion of saints and how prayer and intercession work. The discussion contrasts Catholic and Orthodox claims about apostolic succession and sacraments. Interpretations of Romans and the role of baptismal and communal context get examined. Pastoral questions arise about cohabiting couples, reaching lapsed young adults, and women’s place in Scripture.

A mailbag-style conversation about reading Scripture liturgically versus expository preaching. Topics include baptism in the Spirit and how the Great Commission is applied. They cover confession for incoming Catholics, textual variants and translation debates, and why Marian apparitions vary by culture.

A wide-ranging conversation on Christianity’s place in the Axial Age and how it fulfills earlier religious hopes. Discussions touch on sin, confession, forgiveness and avoiding a ‘since I will sin anyway’ mindset. Listeners hear explanations of different Catholic rites, RCIA formation, and whether heaven can contain sadness. Origins of the rosary, the Eucharist’s reality, Christ’s descent to the dead, and rules about contraception are also covered.

Listeners explore whether Abraham’s sacrifice foreshadowed Christ and how allegory differs from prophecy. The nature of the soul and responses to Jehovah’s Witnesses get debated. Questions about Arians, sinless saints, married apostles, and sacramental life are tackled. Practical topics include devotions, catechesis for children, and why suffering exists.

Discussion ranges from St. Joseph as a model of selfless fatherhood to contrasts between Catholic initiation and Protestant conversion practices. They tackle textual history with Erasmus and Luke, debates over Lutheran and Church of Christ identities, and arguments against a supposed great apostasy. Practical topics include cremation norms, just war principles, and the nature of faith and works.