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Clear answers to common misconceptions about Catholicism

February 18, 2026 • Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell

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Clear answers to common misconceptions about Catholicism...

In this episode of Draw Near, we begin clearing up some of the most common Catholic misunderstandings or assumptions.

Misconceptions explained in this episode:

1. Catholicism is about rules and rituals, not a personal relationship with Jesus.

2. Catholics don’t read the Bible and rely on tradition instead of Scripture.

3. Catholics believe you earn salvation by works instead of being saved by grace.

Throughout the episode, we look at key biblical passages and show how the Catholic Church has faithfully taught the fullness of Christ’s message.

This episode isn’t a deep dive into every question; it is an invitation to understand what the Catholic Church truly teaches, where those teachings come from, and why they matter.