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Episode 14

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20th Jan 2024

Turmoil in the Catholic Church, and How to Handle Church Controversy | Ep. #14

In this episode, we unpack the Catholic "Synod on Synodality," Pope Francis favoring a more liberal church, and how it all impacts non-Catholics, too. Plus, we discuss how all Christians should handle church controversy, and reasons for future hope.

(Note: This episode was recorded prior to the Vatican statement on blessing same-sex couples. That statement will be the topic of a separate episode.)

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00:00 – Introduction

02:00 – What is a synod? What is synodality?

11:00 – Pope Francis signaled openness to blessing same-sex unions

17:12 – Understanding the Vatican encyclical on climate change

23:28 – What the Church becomes without the Gospel

27:42 – Pope Francis chided U.S. Bishops as ‘backwards’

33:30 – Why should other Christians care about the Catholic Church?

38:55 – Andy Stanley called out Albert Mohler about Biblical marriage

41:40 – What happens next to the Catholic Church?

48:27 – How should faithful Christians handle Church controversy?

52:26 – Learning to do ministry without historic denominational institutions

58:00 – Many reasons for Christian hope around the world

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Living and defending a Christian worldview
Frank conversations about living and defending the Christian faith. Subscribe for monthly episodes.

Do you want to better live out your faith in God? Here we discuss tough questions about faithfully living and defending a Christian worldview by leaning on the collective wisdom of the Universal Church throughout the ages.

Join the Rev. Nathan Stomberg in conversation with the Rev. Mark Galloway and Subdeacon Cory Dupont as they explore the richness of Church Tradition and apply it to the complications of everyday life. With Scripture and Tradition at our side, we promise these discussions will equip and encourage you in your walk with God.

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The Rev. Nathan Stomberg is the Rector of Holy Communion Anglican Church in East Greenwich, RI. The Rev. Mark Galloway is a retired Anglican priest. Cory Dupont is a Subdeacon at St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church in Pawtucket, RI.

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The Rev. Nathan Stomberg

The Rev. Nathan Stomberg is the Rector and President of Holy Communion Anglican Church in East Greenwich, RI. Nathan is a loving husband to his wife, holds a BS in Biomedical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, works full-time as a Project Manager, is an avid distance runner, and enjoys writing about current events through the lens of a Christian worldview.