Let's Talk About It with Jacque and Megan

Welcome to “Let’s Talk About It,” where we speak with honesty and vulnerability about the real and difficult situations we face in order to shine light and truth into areas of shame and create a space of authenticity and healing.

Episode 102: Shattered to Shimmering: The Discoball Theologian’s Story of Divorce, Healing, God, Glitter, and Grace – An Interview with Kerena Lawlor (@discotheo_)

Today we are joined by Kerena Lawlor (@discotheo_ on Instagram) as she shares her story of a traumatic and abusive marriage which culminated in a divorce. From this experience, and her passion for ministering to women, Kerena has begun ministering both in person and online to other women who are suffering. Her dream is to … Read More Read More

05-26
01:52:02

Episode 101: LCMS Lutheran Becomes Catholic – An Interview with Sam Landon

Today we are joined by Sam Landon as he shares his story of growing up LCMS Lutheran and converting to Catholicism in college. Sam grew up in east Tennessee but has lived in Chicago since 2017. He received his Master’s Degree in Religious Studies, specializing in New Testament and Early Christianity, from the University of … Read More Read More

05-12
01:10:30

Episode 100: Non-Denom Pastoral Intern Becomes Lutheran – An Interview with John Bloedel

Today we are joined by John Bloedel as he shares his story of growing up in mega church Evangelicalism, attending Moody Bible Institute, pursuing an MDiv with an emphasis in pastoral ministry, and eventually becoming a Confessional Lutheran. He currently works in Christian nonprofit marketing and has a love for theology, philosophy, apologetics, history, and … Read More Read More

04-28
01:17:48

Episode 99: Baptist Pastor Becomes Confessional Lutheran – An Interview with Javier Perdomo

Today we are joined by Javier Perdomo (@javierperd2604 on YouTube) as he shares his story of growing up Baptist, ministering as a Youth Pastor in a Baptist church, to now becoming a Confessional Lutheran. Javier is a Church History Enthusiast, a published apologetics and religious education researcher, and a lover of the Protestant Reformation. His … Read More Read More

04-14
01:47:48

Episode 98: What Is a Sacrament? A Catholic & Lutheran Discussion

In this episode, we talk about what a sacrament is, Catholic vs. Lutheran definitions, different views of grace and justification, and more!  Sources:  https://www.catholicshare.com/the-catholic-understanding-of-grace-a-primer/ http://www.lutheranlayman.com/2015/03/what-do-we-mean-by-means-of-grace.html?m=1 https://www.lcms.org/about/beliefs/faqs/doctrine Vote on what topic you’d like us to tackle next! 👇🏼 Is Marriage a Sacrament? Catholic vs. Lutheran: Eucharistic Adoration Catholic vs. Lutheran Views on the Church Mortal and … Read More Read More

04-07
54:56

Episode 97: Guardian Angels and Praying to Angels – Catholic vs. Protestant Views on Angelology

In this episode, we talk about Christian Angelology and the differences between Catholic and Protestant perspectives on Angels! Key conversation points:  The nature of Angels, their roles, and hierarchy Angelic Intercession – Catholic and Protestant beliefs Prayers and Invocations to Angels Use of extra-Biblical texts and church tradition in Angelology Vote on what topic you’d … Read More Read More

03-03
57:35

Episode 96: A Catholic and Protestant Talk About Priestly Celibacy

In this episode, we talk about clerical celibacy and the difference in Catholic and Protestant perspectives.    Vote on what topic you’d like us to tackle next! 👇🏼 Guardian Angels and Praying to Angels What is a sacrament and how many are there? Is Marriage a Sacrament? Marian Dogmas (Perpetual Virginity of Mary, Immaculate Conception, … Read More Read More

02-24
01:04:46

Episode 95: Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Brown Scapular

In this episode, we talk about Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the devotion to the Brown Scapular! We also talk about what are sacramentals and address differences between the Catholic and Lutheran view on receiving grace.    Vote on what topic you’d like us to tackle next! 👇🏼 Guardian Angels and Praying to Angels … Read More Read More

02-17
42:19

Episode 94: Jacque’s Reflections on Visiting a Lutheran Service

In this episode, Jacque talks about experiencing a Lutheran service, her thoughts, and the differences with Catholic Mass.    Vote on what topic you’d like us to tackle next! 👇🏼 Guardian Angels and Praying to Angels Priestly Celibacy  What is a sacrament and how many are there? Is Marriage a Sacrament? Marian Dogmas (Perpetual Virginity … Read More Read More

01-27
39:08

Episode 93: Responding to Comments from our Latest Episode

In this episode, we sit down and address a few comments from our last video on Megan converting to Lutheranism.  Follow us on all the things! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacqueandmegan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacqueandmeganpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDsFcnyniLFT-mI_URUqNA Contact us: jacqueandmegan@gmail.com Join our email list: https://mailchi.mp/4b9d22d4f1a9/join-our-email-list Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04KoN5RAUTTteoutkdcv7C Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-about-it/id1536068503

01-20
41:03

Episode 92: Becoming Lutheran: Megan’s Journey from Non-Denominational Churches to the LCMS

In this episode, Megan discusses her recent conversion to Lutheranism, doctrines she initially found difficult, theology and practice she found compelling, and more.

01-06
48:20

Episode 91: Jacque’s Visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City

In this episode, Jacque talks about her visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City! We briefly go over the story of this apparition, the impact on Mexico, and Jacque’s personal reflections. Follow us on all the things! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacqueandmegan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacqueandmeganpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDsFcnyniLFT-mI_URUqNA Contact us: jacqueandmegan@gmail.com Join our email list: … Read More Read More

12-20
40:37

Episode 90: Catholic and Protestant Talk About the Priesthood

Today we talk about the Catholic ministerial priesthood in contrast to the Protestant view of the priesthood of all believers.    Sources:  https://files.lcms.org/dl/f/the-augsburg-confession https://web.stanford.edu/~jsabol/certainty/readings/Luther-ChristianNobility.pdf https://www.gotquestions.org/Jesus-High-Priest.html https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM   //   Let’s Talk About it with Jacque and Megan is a podcast born from our friendship. We are two people with very different beliefs, yet a shared … Read More Read More

08-05
01:02:22

Episode 89: Catholic and Protestant Talk About the Rosary

Today we talk about the history of the Rosary, what it is, other forms of prayer beads, and why Protestants don’t usually pray it.    Sources: https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/culture/catholic-contributions/the-history-of-the-rosary.html https://www.mysteriesoftherosary.org/p/history-of-rosary.html https://www.amazon.com/Rosary-Prayer-That-Saved-Life/dp/1401940188 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/252575/the-reasons-st-john-paul-ii-gave-for-adding-the-luminous-mysteries-to-the-rosary https://www.unspokenelements.com/pages/how-to-use-anglican-prayer-beads https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0Dp1_wcsaA https://justandsinner.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-lutheran-rosary.html   //   Let’s Talk About it with Jacque and Megan is a podcast born from our friendship. We are two people … Read More Read More

07-10
01:09:40

Episode 88: Talking to a Catholic Priest about the Eucharist – An Interview with Fr. Michael Mehringer

Today we are excited to be joined by Fr. Michael Mehringer, a Catholic priest at Queen of Apostles in Chicago. Fr. Michael worked as a chemist for five years before entering the seminary in 2017. In this episode, we ask him questions on the Catholic beliefs around the Eucharist and how they compare to various … Read More Read More

07-01
01:36:16

Episode 87: Why Are Our Bibles Different? A Protestant and Catholic Discuss Differences in the Canon

Today we talk about whether or not the deuterocanonical books (or “apocrypha” as Protestants call them) should be included in the Bible!   Jacque’s Sources: Protestantism’s Old Testament Problem | Catholic Answers Magazine Donut MUD Founder Story C v 002 (youtube.com) Why Catholic Bibles Are Bigger: Revised Second Edition: Gary Michuta: 9781683570516: Amazon.com: Books How … Read More Read More

06-11
49:44

Episode 86: Our Lady of Knock Marian Apparition

Today we talk about the story of Our Lady of Knock in Ireland after Jacque visited the site! We go over the story of the apparition, what the witnesses saw, and questions about apparitions from a Protestant perspective.    https://www.knockshrine.ie/history/   //   Let’s Talk About it with Jacque and Megan is a podcast born … Read More Read More

05-28
52:48

Episode 85: A Lutheran Pastor Talks About The Lord’s Supper – Differences between Evangelicals, Catholics, and Lutherans with Bryan Wolfmeuller

Today we are excited to be joined by Pastor Bryan Wolfmeuller, a Lutheran pastor in Texas and owner of the YouTube channel @PastorBryanWolfmueller where he discusses Lutheran doctrines and perspectives. In this episode, we ask him questions on the Lutheran beliefs around the Lord’s Supper and how they compare to evangelical and Catholic views.    … Read More Read More

05-13
01:17:26

Episode 84: A Lutheran Pastor Talks About Baptism – Differences between Evangelicals, Catholics, and Lutherans on Baptism with Bryan Wolfmeuller

Today we are excited to be joined by Pastor Bryan Wolfmeuller, a Lutheran pastor in Texas and owner of the YouTube channel @PastorBryanWolfmueller where he discusses Lutheran doctrines and perspectives. In this episode, we ask him questions on the Lutheran beliefs around baptism and how they compare to evangelical and Catholic views. Stay tuned for … Read More Read More

04-29
01:11:56

Episode 83: Navigating an Inter-Denominational Marriage – An Interview with Della Bright

What happens when a Catholic and a Protestant get married? Today we talk with Della Bright about her journey navigating an inter-denominational marriage with her husband after she decided to take her Protestant faith seriously and he decided to take his Catholic faith seriously. A few of the questions we asked Della:    What tradition … Read More Read More

04-22
01:07:21

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