Winston's Podcast
Winston aims to answer questions about Catholicism in about 5-10 minutes (sometimes maybe longer)
To anonymously submit a question please visit winstonpodcast.com
Episodes
21 episodes
If not sola scriptura, then what?
In this episode, I continue the conversation that followed my discussion on why Sola Scriptura ultimately did not hold up for me and why that realization led me into the Catholic Church. After several thoughtful conversations and questions from...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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10:48
Why Sola Scriptura can't be true...
In this episode, Winston explores the Christian doctrine of Sola Scriptura, the belief that Scripture alone is the only infallible authority for Christian faith. Drawing from personal experience and Church history, he explains what Sola Scriptu...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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12:20
Why be Catholic and not just Christian?
In this episode, Winston tackles a common and important question: Why be Catholic? Exploring the Christian desire for unity and objective truth, the episode centers on one key idea - apostolicity. Winston explains how the C...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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8:38
Is the Catholic Church Infallible?
In this episode, Winston tackles the big question: Is the Catholic Church infallible? Building on the previous episode (“When Did the Catholic Church Begin?”), he breaks down what “infallible” really means—both in general and in the co...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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11:53
When did the Catholic Church begin?
In this episode, Winston explores the question: When did the Catholic Church begin? Tracing history backward from today’s thousands of denominations to the earliest centuries of Christianity, he explains the Catholic claim that the Chu...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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13:19
Why do Catholics confess to a priest?
Many wonder why Catholics go to a priest to confess their sins and what the biblical and theological reasons are behind this practice. In this episode, the third in a series on salvation and forgiveness, we explore how Catholics seek assurance ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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9:58
What is the Unforgivable Sin? (Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit)
What is the Unforgivable Sin? In this episode, we explore the sobering concept of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit—the one sin Jesus calls "unforgivable." We begin with the key Gospel passages, then dive into rich insights from saints l...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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10:14
Once Saved Always Saved? Or can you "lose" your salvation?
In this episode Winston discusses the debate Once saved, always saved - or can someone lose their salvation? He unpacks what the doctrine of eternal security actually claims, contrasts it with the belief that one can fall awa...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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10:34
How has my conversion to Catholicism shaped my intimacy with God?
In this episode, Winston answers two listener-submitted questions: What do you love most about God? and How has your conversion to Catholicism shaped your intimacy with Him? He’s joined by a special guest and close friend, Dav...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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13:15
Do Catholics "pray" to saints?
In this episode, we explore the question, “Do Catholics pray to the saints?” by building on two foundational ideas: what a saint is and whether those in heaven can hear us. We clarify that "prayer" simply means to ask earnestly—historically use...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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8:35
Can those in heaven hear us?
If you spoke to your relative who is in heaven, can they hear you?In this episode, I explore the heartfelt question: Can our loved ones in heaven hear us when we speak to them? I begin with a personal reflection—speaking to my ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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9:32
What is a Saint? (and 5 unnamed Saints of the New Testament)
In this episode, Winston explores the foundational question: What is a saint? He breaks down the meaning of sainthood in Scripture and in Catholic tradition, explaining how both canonized saints and unnamed holy people throughout histo...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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10:44
Is Christianity just a bunch of "rules"?
Is Christianity just a list of rules to follow—or is there something deeper at work? In this episode, Winston unpacks the common perception that the Christian faith is a restrictive set of do's and don'ts, and instead offers a perspective roote...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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12:55
Why does the Pope matter?
In this episode, Winston answers the question: why does the Pope matter? He breaks down the role of the Pope in the Catholic Church, explaining that Jesus established a visible, organized Church with Peter as its first leader. Drawing from Scri...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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12:58
Why did the Eucharist make me Catholic?
Today I show the three places that really made me believe in the True Presence of Christ in the EucharistThe Old TestamentThe New TestamentChurch History
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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12:48
Every Christian Has a Pope
In this episode, Winston makes a bold claim: every Christian has a pope. Not necessarily the Pope in Rome, but someone—or something—they trust most for theological guidance. Whether it’s a denomination, a favorite preacher, or even yourself, th...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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7:21
6 Bible Verses the Catholic Church Interprets Literally
What does it mean to interpret a Bible verse literally? We break down the Catholic understanding of the "literal sense" of the Bible and explore key passages the Church takes at face value—like the Eucharist, Confession, Baptism, and more...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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9:48
What is the Eucharist?
Lots of Christians do communion in their churchesWhy do Catholics call their's the Eucharist?Submit a question at winstonpodcast.com
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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10:10
Who is the "Pope"?
How long have Catholics had a Pope?Has he always been called the Pope?What is a Bishop?Why is the Bishop of Rome important?Submit a question at winstonpodcast.com
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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