Catholicism 101: Forever Learning and Living the Faith

Catholicism 101: Forever Learning and Living the Faith

Emily Gipson

Episodes 29
Avg. Duration 29m
Activity Highly Active
Since May 2024
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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About This Podcast

Learning the Catholic Faith is a lifelong process. For many of us, it may have had a rocky start from a lack-luster classroom experience, being a disinterested student, or a lack of exposure to the teachings of the Faith.  Catholicism 101 is here to fill in the gaps from your Religious Education experience as well as serve as an aid in your lifelong learning of the Faith. Not only will we talk about WHAT the Church teaches, but WHY she teaches it. Hopefully along the way we will find ourselves falling deeper into the heart of Christ as we learn more about His heart for us.
 
 "Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope." 1 Peter 3:15

 

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Emily Gipson | Director of Catechetical Formation - St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church | Whitesville, KY

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E26: Marriage as Sacrament: A Path to Holiness (with Al & DeeAnna Wathen)

Feb 04, 2026 1h 5m

Why does the Church call marriage a Sacrament and not just a commitment?What does it mean to rely on the grace of the Sacrament when the burdens of life feel impossible to bear?How can married love…

E25: Walking Through Winter with Faith and Support (with Ethan Bennett)

Jan 12, 2026 1h 15m

Why do the winter months feel heavier for so many?How can faith support us during seasons of depression, grief, or transition?What difference does it make when mental-health care and faith work…

E24: Why the Parish Community Matters in Raising Faithful Families

Dec 04, 2025 36m Transcript

What role does a parish community actually play in forming our children’s faith?Why can’t Catholic identity be handed on by families alone or by schools alone?In this month’s episode of Catholicism…

BONUS: Made in His Image & Likeness (Theology of the Body)

Oct 02, 2025 33m Bonus Transcript

What does it mean to be human? If we’re made in His image and likeness, what does God look like? What does God sound like?Join us for this BONUS episode of Catholicism 101 as we discover how our…

E23: The Mystery of Mary at the Cross

Sep 11, 2025 43m Transcript

Why does the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows fall the day after we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross?How is the birth of Jesus and his Presentation at the Temple connected with his…

E22: The Art of Evangelization in the Modern World

Jul 03, 2025 37m Transcript

What do we mean by the phrase “Christians must live in the world without being of the world?” How can we lead people to an encounter with the Heart of Christ in an age of impersonal social media and…

E21: The Catholic Response to Pride Month & LGBTQ+ Issues

Jun 16, 2025 50m Transcript

How can we promote our identity in the Sacred Heart of Jesus in June as the culture celebrates Pride Month? Is there a way to evangelize hearts wounded in this way without compromising the truth of…

E20: Unity of Posture as the Body of Christ

May 16, 2025 37m Transcript

What is the difference between the practices of our personal prayer and those of community worship? Why does maintaining unity of posture during Mass matter?Join us for this month’s episode of…

E19: Assisted Reproductive Technology: The Reality of IVF

Apr 01, 2025 53m

Why does the Church condemn IVF as immoral? What really happens as a result of IVF? So many people struggle with infertility and loss—why can't the Church just be happy that people want to have…

E18: The Healing Power of the Holy Spirit (with Mike Nolan)

Mar 01, 2025 50m

Do healing miracles still happen today? Who can receive the authority to heal? What if I’m in need of healing?Tune into this month’s episode of Catholicism 101, where Mike Nolan from Shadow on the…

E17: The Jubilee Year Indulgence | Pilgrims of Hope

Feb 03, 2025 35m

What’s special about a Jubilee Year and why do I keep hearing about an indulgence? In this episode, we’ll learn what an indulgence actually is - hint: it’s not what you learned in school! We’ll also…

E16: Redemptive Suffering & Christian Hope

Jan 02, 2025 34m

Many of us have grown up being told to 'offer it up' when we encounter some sort of suffering or are complaining, but what does this really mean? How can we find comfort, Hope, and Peace in the midst…

E15: Making the Most of Advent & Christmas

Dec 10, 2024 24m

What are the biggest themes of Advent and how can we best prepare for the coming of Christ? Why are the readings at Mass talking about the ‘end times’ as we anticipate the celebration of Christmas?…

BONUS: God Wants to Marry Us (Theology of the Body)

Nov 13, 2024 32m Bonus Transcript

"What are you looking for?" | "Come, and you will see."We're so excited to be introducing a series of BONUS EPISODES on The Theology of the Body!The Theology of the Body is the first major teaching…

E14: Forgiveness: Who is it Really For?

Nov 01, 2024 31m Transcript

We've all given or received the advice of "forgive and forget," but what does the Catholic Church think about this notion? In fact, is it even truly possible?Join us for this month's episode of…

E13: The Reality of the Occult & Spiritual Warfare (with Johnny Sherfick)

Oct 02, 2024 38m

Ouji Boards, Horoscopes, Crystals, Tarot Cards, Psychics, and Palm Reading: What does all of this have to do with Spiritual Warfare?Join Emily Gipson and Johnny Sherfick, Director of Youth Ministry,…

E12: The Heart of Catholic Morality (with Fr. Larry Hostetter)

Sep 05, 2024 46m Transcript

Join Emily Gipson and Fr. Larry Hostetter, President of Brescia University, for a discussion about what really constitutes the heart of Catholic Morality.Is God a law-giving tyrant out to suppress…

E11: The Catholic Reformation & The Council of Trent

Aug 16, 2024 23m Transcript

What is the historical background for the Protestant Reformation? Was Martin Luther actually right about some things, and if so, how much?How did the Catholic Church respond to these problems?What is…

E10: The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist (Catholic or Protestant: What's the Difference?)

Jul 29, 2024 26m Transcript

For Episodes 2-10 we'll be diving into the 9 key differences between Catholicism and Protestantism in a series called Catholic or Protestant: What's the Difference?In today's episode we'll be talking…

E9: The Pope (Catholic or Protestant: What's the Difference?)

Jul 24, 2024 17m

For Episodes 2-10 we'll be diving into the 9 key differences between Catholicism and Protestantism in a series called Catholic or Protestant: What's the Difference?In today's episode we'll be talking…

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