Catholics and Christians | What's the difference? | Guest Kevin Fletcher | Ep 39
Do Catholics Worship Mary? What’s the Deal with the Pope? Are Catholics Christians? And Wait… What is a Rosary, Really?
In this episode, we sit down for an honest, often humorous, and deeply thoughtful conversation about Catholicism — tackling the questions people are actually asking.
We cover everything from misunderstandings around Marian devotion to what the Rosary really is (spoiler: it’s not just beads, it’s a journey through the life of Christ). We talk about the structure of the Church, what the Pope’s role actually is (and isn’t), and why it’s all a little messier — and more human — than you might think.
Some highlights:
Why Catholics don’t worship Mary (but why she’s honored)
The meaning and process behind praying the Rosary
How Catholic teaching draws from both Scripture and tradition
Clearing up the idea of papal infallibility (yes, Popes can be wrong!)
A call for unity — recognizing that we’re all on the same team
This isn’t a lecture — it’s a conversation. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you just might walk away with a fresh perspective on what it means to be part of the Church — Catholic or not.
#afterchurchpodcast #catholic #pope #rosary #podcast #christian
29 May 2025
Can God Use Joe Rogan? | The Prodigal Son | Not a fight against people, a fight FOR people! EP 38
In this episode of the After Church Podcast, Kurt and Trey wrap up the series on the Parables of Jesus—but not before one last conversation packed with honesty, hope, and a whole lot of heart.
From the Parable of the Prodigal Son to the Lost Sheep, this episode explores:
The lavish, unexpected grace of the Father
How resentment and pride creep in, especially for the “older brothers” among us
Why God’s grace should lead us to celebration—not judgment
The guys also take a step back to reflect on the cultural moment we’re living in:
People are asking spiritual questions—on podcasts, in communities, in crisis
How the Church can show up, not to win a fight, but to win people
Why grace, not religiosity, should be our default posture in a divided world
Kurt and Trey don’t shy away from real talk—how God might use voices like Joe Rogan or Jordan Peterson to stir curiosity, why the Church should run toward prodigals, and what it looks like to represent Jesus in both word and action.
“It’s not a fight against people—it’s a fight FOR people.”
“Let our default be compassion and grace—just like the Father.”
22 May 2025
Are You Ready? The Return of Jesus | EP 37
In this episode we discuss Jesus’ most sobering teachings—the Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25)—and reflect on what it really means to live prepared for the return of Christ.
We also connect this parable to the Book of Revelation, where Jesus is portrayed as the Bridegroom returning for His Bride (Revelation 19). The conversation explores what it means to wait well, to live faithfully, and to be ready—not just in word, but in a life that bears real spiritual fruit.
One of the most profound moments in this episode is the emotional weight behind Jesus’ words: "I never knew you." What does it mean for people who looked the part—who served, who sat in our pews—but weren’t truly known by Him?
Key Scriptures:
Matthew 25:1–13 (Parable of the Ten Virgins)
Revelation 19:6–9 (Wedding Supper of the Lamb)
Matthew 6:33 ("Seek first the kingdom...")
Matthew 22 (Wedding Banquet)
Matthew 25:14–30 (Parable of the Talents)
Luke 15 (Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, Prodigal Son)
#afterchurchpodcast #JesusIsComing #BookOfRevelation #Bridegroom #WeddingFeast #TenVirgins #KingdomLiving #ChristianPodcast #eschatology #parables #666 #endtimes #podcast #rapture
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