A viral clip sparks a firestorm—and in this episode,I break down the pushback, the misconceptions, and the spiritual psychology behind anti-Catholic hostility. Learn how to respond to Protestant objections, understand true biblical worship, and get encouraged to stand strong in your Catholic identity. This one is part apologetics, part spiritual boot-camp, and all Firebrand.

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Episode Highlights

• Why anti-Catholic comments are usually a sign of respect-in-disguise• The difference between Catholic worship and Protestant “worship”• Why religion is not optional—it’s part of how humans were created• Understanding biblical worship: priest, altar, sacrifice• Why prayer ≠ worship, biblically• Why people misunderstand Catholic devotion to Mary and the saints• How to understand claims about Mary’s “fear”• What’s missing in the “I don’t need religion to be good” mindset• How the sacraments give the supernatural strength needed for salvation• A strong exhortation for fallen-away or lukewarm Catholics to come back now

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:21 Going Viral and Facing Pushback05:50 Defending Catholic Worship13:57 Catholics Worship Mary?22:05 Did Man Make Religion? 23:13 The Importance of Religion in Achieving Goodness23:52 Do I need Religion26:31 The Role of Religion in Morality and Ethics30:05 Mary's Sinlessness and Final Thoughts

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