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Christ the King Sunday: Saints, Jesus' divinity, and the good thief—apologetics from Colossians and Luke with Karlo Broussard.

Karlo Broussard defends Sacred Tradition and shows why Jesus' prophecy wasn’t a failed end-times prediction but pointed to 70 A.D.

Episode 155: 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time,Year C In today’s episode, we focus on three apologetical details in the second reading and Gospel reading for this upcoming 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C, which is the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. Two of the three are found in the second reading, which is taken from 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17, both of which come up in discussions related to Purgatory. The third detail, found in the Gospel reading, taken from John 2:13-22, comes up in discussions about the literal interpretation of Jesus’ command to eat his flesh an...

Karlo shows how the readings Purgatory as a doctrine for the elect, justification as interior holiness, & why “once saved, always saved” misses the truth

Is justification only a legal declaration, or does it involve real interior transformation? Dr. Karlo Broussard examines Luke 18:9–14.

Is the Bible alone sufficient? Karlo unpacks 2 Timothy 3:16–17—often cited to defend Sola Scriptura—& explains why this passage doesn't support the claim.

Karlo explores Baptism in the Old Testament, evidence for the Resurrection, the flaw in “once saved, always saved,” & Jesus’ identity as Messiah.

Karlo explores 2 Timothy 1 & Luke 17 to examine whether Paul passed on the apostolic office, the role of Tradition, & how humility shapes apologetics.

In this episode, Karlo Broussard addresses whether the Bible forbids wine, defends the soul’s immortality, and explains Jesus’ teaching on Hell.

In this episode Dr. Karlo Broussard unpacks 1 Timothy 2 to refute double predestination, clarify universalism, and defend invoking saints.

Dr. Karlo Broussard explores how Sirach, Hebrews, and Luke reveal the truth about indulgences, invoking saints, and how our works impact eternal salvation.

Dr. Karlo Broussard unpacks Wisdom and Luke to show biblical support for the Deuterocanon, a response to the problem of evil, & proof of Christ’s divinity.

Discover how Sirach, Hebrews, & Luke reveal the truth about indulgences, invoking saints, & whether good works can merit eternal life.

Explore biblical support for purgatory, priesthood, and hell in this Sunday’s readings. Dr. Karlo Broussard breaks down Isaiah 66, Hebrews 12, and Luke 13.

Can you lose salvation? Do saints intercede? Is Jesus divine? This episode unpacks key truths from Hebrews & Luke for Catholic apologetics and discipleship.

Explore Hebrews and Luke’s insights on justification as a process, implicit desire for baptism, and the reality of hell — with Dr. Karlo Broussard.

Discover how St. Paul’s words in Colossians 3 reveal Christ’s divinity, the power of baptism, & the truth about the Second Coming in this Sunday’s readings.

Dr. Karlo explains how prayer fits into God’s plan, defends infant baptism, and shows why we must still seek forgiveness after we're saved.

Was Jesus created or divine? Dr. Karlo explores Colossians and the Good Samaritan to defend Jesus’ divinity and show love's role in justification.

Explore Colossians & Luke to defend Jesus’ divinity & show how love, not just faith, plays a role in our salvation. Apologetics insights with Dr. Broussard.

Episode 137: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) In today’s episode, we look at five details in the Mass readings for this upcoming 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C. The first two come from the second reading, taken from Galatians 6:14-18. The relevant topics are the Catholic practice of having crucifixes and the nature of justification. The other three details are found in the Gospel reading, which is taken from Luke 10:1-12, 17-20. The relevant topics are the historicity of the Gospel portrait of Jesus as an exorcist, the relation of Satan’s binding and the millennial reign of Ch...

Episode 136: The Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul In today’s episode, we look at some details from the second reading and Gospel reading for this upcoming Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul that are relevant for doing apologetics. The first detail, which is found in the second reading—taken from 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18, relates to apologetical discussions on the topic of purgatory. The detail in the Gospel reading, which is taken from Matthew 16:18-19, relates to Peter’s role as the “rock” of the Church—the visible foundation of Jesus’ Church here on earth, and his infallibility. Readings: Clic...

Explore what Jesus meant by “do this in remembrance” and how the loaves miracle points to the Real Presence in the Eucharist. Not just a symbol

Explore Catholic insights on justification, Jesus’ divinity, apostolic inspiration, and the filioque in this Trinity Sunday apologetics episode.

Explore the real meaning of tongues, Peter’s leadership, assurance of salvation, and Sola Scriptura in this Pentecost apologetics episode.

Jesus' Ascension reveals He’s alive—and still offering His sacrifice in heaven. Discover the biblical roots of the Mass and more.

Acts 15 shows the early Church had a Magisterium. Plus: what Jesus meant when he said, “The Father is greater than I.”

Were there bishops in the early Church? What will happen to the world at the end of time? And is love truly necessary for salvation?

Does John 10 prove "once saved, always saved"? Karlo Broussard unpacks Jesus’ words about His sheep & shows why they don’t support eternal security.

Could the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus be explained by hallucinations? We explore why details like shared meals, disprove the hallucination theory

Did Jesus institute confession in John 20:23—or was he just telling the apostles to preach? We answer Protestant objections and defends the Catholic view.

Are there better explanations than the resurrection of Jesus? This Easter episode takes on the most common alternative theories

Jesus gave Peter a unique mission at the Last Supper—but was it leadership? Discover how Luke 22 supports the Catholic view of Peter as the first pope.

Paul says we receive righteousness from God in Philippians 3—does that mean it’s only a legal declaration? Reading from the 5th Sunday of Lent, Year C

Explore how the manna in the Old Testament points to the Real Presence in the Eucharist. Discover why the Eucharist, the New Manna, can’t be just a symbol.

Does 1 Corinthians disprove the Real Presence in the Eucharist? Explore how this passage supports, rather than contradicts, the belief in the true presence

Discover whether justification is a one-time event or an ongoing process in this Second Sunday of Lent (Year C) episode of the Sunday Catholic Word.

Does Romans 10:8-13 support faith alone, or is baptism necessary? Does Jesus’ temptation in Luke 4:1-13 affirm sola scriptura? 1st Sunday of Lent Year .

Dr. Karlo Broussard discusses the Deuterocanonical status of Sirach and many more apologetical themes on the readings for the 8th sunday in ordinary time.

In today’s episode, we focus primarily on the second reading for this upcoming 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C. The relevant topic detail relates to whether the of Jesus’ resurrection bodily or merely spiritual.

This weeks Gospel reading from Luke 6:17, 20-26 coversthe related apologetical topic is the historical reliability of the Gospels in general.

Episode 116: Year C – 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time In today’s episode, we focus on five details in the readings for this upcoming 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C. The first two details are found in the first reading, taken from Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8. The related apologetical topics are repetitious prayer and the theme of purification by fire, which relates to the doctrine of Purgatory. The next two details come from the second reading, taken from 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. The apologetical topics that come to the fore are the historicity of Jesus’ resurrection and man’s cooperation with grac...

Episode 115: Year C – The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord In today’s episode, we focus on several details from the first and second readings, along with the Gospel, for this upcoming Feast of the Presentation of the Lord that are related to apologetical discussions. One detail comes from the first reading, taken from Malachi 3:1-4, and the related topic is Purgatory. Another detail comes from the second reading, taken from Hebrews 2:14-18, and the apologetical topic that this detail relates to is the theory of penal substitutionary theory. The remaining details, three in total, com...

Episode 114: Year C – 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time In today’s episode, we focus on six details in the readings for this upcoming 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C. The first detail is the whole of the first reading, taken from Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, and 8-10. It’s not necessarily a detail that comes up in apologetical discussions. But it does serve an apologetical purpose insofar as it gives biblical justification for the Catholic Liturgy of the Word. The next three details come from the second reading, taken from 1 Corinthians 12:12-30. The relevant apologetical topics are the intercess...

Episode 113: Year C – 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time In today’s episode, we focus on one detail found in the Gospel reading, taken from John 2:1-12, which is the Wedding Feast at Cana. The related apologetical topic is Mary’s sinlessness and her role as the New Eve. Readings: Click Here Looking for Sunday Catholic Word Merchandise? Look no further! Click Here Hey everyone,   Welcome to The Sunday Catholic Word, a podcast where we reflect on the upcoming Sunday Mass readings and pick out the details that are rel...

Episode 112: Year C – The Baptism of the Lord This upcoming Sunday is The Baptism of the Lord. And the Gospel reading for this feast during Year C is Luke’s account of the event, taken from Luke 3:15-16, 21-22. There are several things that we could focus on. But the one detail that we will be attentive to in today’s episode is the Father’s message: “You are my beloved Son, with you I am well pleased.” There are a few challenges to Jesus’ divinity that arise from this statement. Readings: Click Here Looking for Sunday Catholic Word Me...

Episode 111: Year C – The Epiphany of the Lord This upcoming Sunday is The Epiphany of the Lord, for which the readings are the same as the previous two years. The first reading is taken from Isaiah 60:1-6. The second reading is taken from Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6. And the Gospel is taken from Matthew 2:1-12. Given that we’ve already covered much of the apologetical material present in these readings for Years A and B, in this episode we provide a brief survey of the material already covered and simply highlight two extra details that we haven’t covered thus far: the identity of the magi an...

Episode 110: Year C – Feast of the Holy Family, Year C In this episode, we focus on a four details in the readings for this upcoming Feast of the Holy Family, Year C that are relevant for apologetical and theological discussions. The first detail comes from the first reading, taken from Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14, and the related apologetical topic is whether we Christians can still incur a debt of temporal punishment after justification. The second and third details come from the second reading, taken from Colossians 3:12-21, and the related topics are the headship of the husb...

Episode 109: Year C – 4th Sunday of Advent In this episode, we focus on several details from all three readings for this upcoming 4th Sunday of Advent. The first detail comes from the first reading, which is taken from Micah 5:1-4a. The relevant apologetical topic is Jesus’ Messiahship. The second detail is found in the second reading, which is taken from Hebrews 10:5-10, and the relevant apologetical question there is whether this text supports the “once saved, always saved” doctrine. Finally, in the Gospel reading, taken from Luke 1:39-45, there is a cluster of details that all relate ...

Episode 108: Year C – 3rd Sunday of Advent In this episode, we focus on details from each of the readings for this upcoming 3rd Sunday of Advent, Year C. The first detail, which is found in the first reading, taken from Zephaniah 3:14-18, is the prophecy of the day for Israel to rejoice, the theme for Gaudete Sunday. The related topic, so I will argue, is Jesus’ divinity. The second detail comes from the second reading, taken from Philippians 4:4-7, and the related apologetical topic is the intercession of the saints. One of Paul’s exhortations seems to conflict with the Catholic practic...