http://www.LifeTeen.com en-us 2006-2009 Life Teen, Inc. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Two Minutes with Tough Catholic Questions LifeTeen.com THE171 - It may look like a tough new Theology class, but you won't have to take any tests here. The Catechism of the Catholic Church paragraph 171 says that our Church "from generation to generation hands on the apostles' confession of faith," and that she "teaches us the language of faith in order to introduce us to the understanding and the life of faith." Now in its second season, THE171 is a bi-weekly podcast answering your faith questions in two minutes or less. You can't even get a latte that quickly. Then we break the topics open with discussion between our host, a priest, and a variety of special guests. THE171 - It may look like a tough new Theology class, but you won't have to take any tests here. The Catechism of the Catholic Church paragraph 171 says that our Church "from generation to generation hands on the apostles' confession of faith," and that she "teaches us the language of faith in order to introduce us to the understanding and the life of faith." In this bi-weekly podcast, we answer your faith questions (and the ones you're afraid to ask) in two minutes - the time it takes to sit at a stoplight. Then we break it open with discussion between our host, a priest, and a variety of special guests. LifeTeen.com gregi@LifeTeen.com no LifeTeen.com How close is justice to revenge? And what's that have to do with 'social justice?' How close is justice to revenge? And what's that have to do with 'social justice?' Our short answer comes from Deacon Bruce Sago of the Diocese of Los Angeles. Joining him in the longer discussion is Catholic speaker Mary Bielski. This question and answer come from St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologica, Secunda Secundae Partis - Questions 57-60. http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_213_WhatIsJustice.mp3 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:15:00 GMT 9:09 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, God, Jesus, christian, life teen, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics, THE171, lifeteen, 171 no LifeTeen.com Prudence, prudes, and virtue - we've got your answers. Prudence, prudes, and virtue - we've got your answers. Our short answer comes from Deacon Bruce Sago of the Diocese of Los Angeles. Joining him in the longer discussion is Catholic speaker Mary Bielski. This question and answer come from St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologica, Secunda Secundae Partis - Questions 47-56. http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_212_WhatIsPrudence.mp3 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:15:00 GMT 7:46 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, God, Jesus, christian, life teen, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics, THE171, lifeteen, 171 no LifeTeen.com The most important virtue is love... or is that charity? What is Charity? How does it relate to God - and to us? Our short answer comes from Deacon Matt Henry of the Diocese of Phoenix. Joining him in the longer discussion is youth minister and speaker Michael Gormley. This question and answer come from St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologica, Secunda Secundae Partis - Questions 23-46. http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_211_WhatIsCharity.mp3 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:15:00 GMT 8:45 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, God, Jesus, christian, life teen, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics, THE171, lifeteen, 171 no LifeTeen.com What does it mean to hope? Can you define 'hope?' Is hope the same as wishing? Our short answer comes from Deacon Matt Henry of the Diocese of Phoenix. Joining him in the longer discussion is youth minister and speaker Michael Gormley. This question and answer come from St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologica, Secunda Secundae Partis - Questions 17-22. http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_210_WhatIsHope.mp3 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:15:00 GMT 8:44 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, God, Jesus, christian, life teen, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics, THE171, lifeteen, 171 no LifeTeen.com Is my faith more than belief? How is it a virtue? Is my faith more than belief? How is it a virtue? Our short answer comes from Deacon Matt Henry of the Diocese of Phoenix. Joining him in the longer discussion is youth minister and speaker Michael Gormley. This question and answer come from St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologica, Secunda Secundae Partis - Questions 2-16. http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_209_WhatIsFaith.mp3 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:15:00 GMT 8:25 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, God, Jesus, christian, life teen, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics, THE171, lifeteen, 171 no LifeTeen.com I hear the word 'grace' a lot - what does it really mean? I hear the word 'grace' a lot - what does it really mean? Our short answer comes from Father Matt Lowry from the Diocese of Phoenix. Joining him in the longer discussion is catechist and Life Teen staff member Katie Heller. This question and answer come from St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologica, Prima Secundae Partis - Questions 109-114. http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_208_WhatIsGrace.mp3 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:15:00 GMT 9:37 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, God, Jesus, christian, life teen, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics, THE171, lifeteen no LifeTeen.com I'm supposed to be virtuous, but what's a virtue? I'm supposed to be virtuous, but what's a virtue? Our short answer comes from Father Paul Salemi from the Diocese of Buffalo. Joining him in the longer discussion is Mark Hart. This question and answer come from St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologica, Prima Secundae Partis - Questions 55-67. http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_207_WhatIsAVirtue.mp3 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:15:00 GMT 7:58 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, God, Jesus, christian, life teen, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics, THE171, lifeteen no LifeTeen.com What is happiness? Can I be happy on Earth? What is happiness? Can I be happy on Earth? Our short answer comes from Deacon Bruce Sago of the Diocese of Los Angeles. Joining him in the longer discussion is Catholic speaker Mary Bielski. This question and answer come from St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologica, Prima Secundae Partis - Questions 2-5. http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_206_WhatIsHappiness.mp3 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:15:00 GMT 8:23 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, God, Jesus, christian, life teen, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics, THE171, lifeteen no LifeTeen.com What is my soul? Am I just a soul inside a body? What is my soul? Am I just a soul inside a body? Our short answer comes from Father Paul Salemi from the Diocese of Buffalo. Joining him in the longer discussion is Life Teen's Executive Vice President Mark Hart. This question and answer come from St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologica, Prima Pars - Questions 75-76. http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_205_TheSoul.mp3 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:15:00 GMT 7:47 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, God, Jesus, christian, life teen, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics, THE171, lifeteen no LifeTeen.com What's the lowdown on angels? What do they do? Who are they? What's the lowdown on angels? What do they do? Who are they? Our short answer comes from Father Matt Lowry from the Diocese of Phoenix. Joining him in the longer discussion is catechist and Life Teen staff member Katie Heller. This question and answer come from St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologica, Prima Pars - Questions 50 through 64 and Fr. Pascal Parente's 'The Angels.' http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_204_WhatAreAngels.mp3 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:15:00 GMT 8:10 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, God, Jesus, christian, life teen, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics, THE171, lifeteen no LifeTeen.com If God knows what I'm going to do, how can I really have free will? Our short answer comes from Father Nathan March of the Diocese of Portland, Maine. Joining him in the longer discussion is youth minister and speaker Michael Gormley. Our short answer comes from Father Nathan March of the Diocese of Portland, Maine. Joining him in the longer discussion is youth minister and speaker Michael Gormley. This question and answer come from St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologica, Prima Pars - Question 14, Article 13 and St. Augustine's 'City of God' Chapter 9. http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_203_FreeWill.mp3 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:15:00 GMT 8:42 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, God, Jesus, christian, life teen, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics, THE171, lifeteen no LifeTeen.com How can we know God exists? How can a good God exist if there is evil in the world? Our short answer comes from Deacon Bruce Sago of the Diocese of Los Angeles. Joining him in the longer discussion is Catholic speaker Mary Bielski. Our short answer comes from Deacon Bruce Sago of the Diocese of Los Angeles. Joining him in the longer discussion is Catholic speaker Mary Bielski. http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_202_DoesGodExist.mp3 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:15:00 GMT 9:04 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics, THE171, lifeteen no LifeTeen.com Meet our new host and learn about our new questions. Meet our new host and learn about our new questions. Here it is - our second season of the show. We have new questions, a new focus, and a fantastic new host... even the music is new! http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_201_Overview.mp3 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:15:00 GMT 1:37 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics no LifeTeen.com Why is it wrong to smoke marijuana if it's natural? Olivia, Matt Smith, and Father J shed some light on the hazy topic of using drugs. Didn't God make the marijuana bush? Why can't we do drugs that are natural? http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_18_SmokingWeed.mp3 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:15:00 GMT 9:35 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics no LifeTeen.com Who wrote the Bible? Men? God? Both? Olivia, Mark Hart, and Father J take a look at the Good Book. Is the Bible a collection of stories? Is it God's word? How did He write the Bible? http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_17_BibleSources.mp3 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:15:00 GMT 9:31 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics no LifeTeen.com How does the existence of God mean there's a right and a wrong? Olivia, Mark Hart, and Fr. J consider how God's existence can mean we have objective truth. How does God's existence mean there's a right and a wrong? Does He make truth? http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_15_GodExistingMorality.mp3 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:15:00 GMT 7:37 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics no LifeTeen.com Porn's not that bad right? Guest Host Greg Iwinski, Mark Hart, and Fr. J are ready to explain the real dangers of pornography. Is porn really that bad? I'm not hurting anyone else, so isn't it a better option? http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_14_Pornography.mp3 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:15:00 GMT 9:36 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics no LifeTeen.com Aren't all the smartest people atheist? Olivia, Mark Hart, and Fr. J chat about why the world's greatest minds seem to be atheist. All our scientists and Nobel Prize winners seem to be atheists. Do smart people know something about God's existence we don't? http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_13_IntelligentAtheists.mp3 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:15:00 GMT 7:27 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics no LifeTeen.com How do we know that Mary was always a virgin? Olivia, Mark Hart, and Fr. J explain why Mary was a virgin before AND after Christ's birth. How do we know that Mary was always a virgin? Didn't Jesus have brothers and sisters? http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_12_MaryEverVirgin.mp3 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:15:00 GMT 6:24 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics no LifeTeen.com What does it mean to be part of a Church that's made mistakes? Olivia, Matt Smith, and Fr. J discuss the Church's response to the abuse scandal, and what impact that has on our faith. After all its problems, how can we still find God in a broken Church? http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_11_AbuseScandal.mp3 Wed, 20 May 2009 10:15:00 GMT 10:04 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics no LifeTeen.com How can Jesus be fully God AND fully man? Olivia, Greg Iwinski, and Fr. J explain how God's Son could be two things at once. How could Jesus be fully God AND fully man? Was He more one than the other? We get to the bottom of who Jesus is. http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_10_JesusDivinity.mp3 Wed, 06 May 2009 10:15:00 GMT 7:09 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics no LifeTeen.com How does Jesus dying give anyone salvation? Olivia, Mark Hart, and Fr. J talk about one man's death letting all of us into Heaven. How did Jesus dying get us to Heaven? Why did it have to be that way? We take a look at the story of the cross. http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_09_JesusSalvation.mp3 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:15:00 GMT 7:46 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics no LifeTeen.com Why does a loving God allow suffering? Greg Iwinski, Mark Hart, and Fr. J discuss why bad things happen to good people. Why do bad things happen to good people? How can God allow so much suffering? We get to the bottom of the problem of pain. http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_08_Suffering.mp3 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:15:00 GMT 7:53 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics no LifeTeen.com Why won't God answer my prayer? Olivia, Fr. J, and Mark Hart discuss why God wouldn't talk back. It's our seventh episode, and we're asking "Why won't God answer my prayer?" http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_07_GodWontAnswerPrayer.mp3 Wed, 24 Mar 2009 10:15:00 GMT 7:16 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics no LifeTeen.com Why can't non-Catholics receive Communion? Olivia, Fr. J, and Matt Smith help explain why the Church says the Eucharist is a Catholic-only thing. In this episode of our question-and-answer podcast, we answer the question "Why can't my non-Catholic friends receive Communion?" http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_06_Eucharist.mp3 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:15:00 GMT 8:17 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics no LifeTeen.com God wants us to be happy, right? It's our fifth episode, and to kick off Lent we're looking at the question "God wants me to be happy... right?" Olivia, Fr J, and Matt Smith discuss God, happiness, and true joy. http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_05_GodWantsMeHappy.mp3 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:15:00 GMT 6:30 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics no LifeTeen.com We keep hearing about the Freedom of Choice Act, but what is it? In this special episode guest host Greg Iwinski, Melanie Pritchard, and Teddy Seifert from AZ Right to Life talk about the FoCA, Mexico City, and where Catholics should be in politics. The websites mentioned in this episode: thomas.gov, fightfoca.org, and nrlc.org. This special episode takes a look at a complex question - What's a Catholic's role in politics? How do the teachings of the Church about abortion affect our political responsibility? http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_04_FoCA.mp3 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:15:00 GMT 8:03 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics no LifeTeen.com What is the Trinity? How are three persons one God? In this episode Olivia, Fr. J, and Mark Hart try to figure out the mystery of the Trinity. How can all three parts be one God? Find out here. What is the Trinity? How are three persons still one God? http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_03_Trinity.mp3 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:15:00 GMT 7:57 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics no LifeTeen.com Does the Church believe in evolution? Did we come from monkeys? The answer might surprise you. What's up with evolution? Did we come from monkeys? Olivia, Fr. J, and Greg Iwinski figure out if it matters how we got here. Does the Church believe in evolution? We answer your questions. http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_02_Evolution.mp3 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:15:00 GMT 6:42 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics no LifeTeen.com In our premiere episode, we tackle one of the big questions: How can a Church of celibate people teach anything about sexuality? How can a Church of celibates teach anything about sex? How can a Church of celibates teach anything about sex? Olivia, Fr. J, and the Bible Geek try to answer the question. http://www.LifeTeen.com/RSS/podcasts/THE171/THE171_01_CelibateChurch.mp3 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 10:15:00 GMT 10:21 LifeTeen.com, life, teen, catholic, mass, scripture, bible, youth, ministry, apologetics no