#12330 What Does Faith That Moves Mountains Mean and Early Heresies - Jimmy Akin

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🗓️ 16 August 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

“What does ‘faith that moves mountains’ mean?” This episode explores the depth of faith and its implications, while also addressing intriguing questions such as the nature of early heresies and their relation to Protestantism, and how Catholics can reconcile Church teachings with historical canon law penalties. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on these diverse topics.

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Questions Covered:

03:01 – What does “faith that moves mountains” vs. “conviction of things not seen” mean?
11:43 – Were early heresies forms of Protestantism, and why date it only from 1525?
14:55 – How can Catholics reconcile Church teaching with canon law penalties of enslavement?
20:52 – If I live in one diocese but attend Mass in another, which is my official diocese?
28:25 – Do vampires exist? Any plans for Mysterious World episode on them?
37:04 – Is it ethical to host a symbiote (like Venom) to save a life or for benefits?
45:25 – How to answer atheists who ask if God might demand child sacrifice like Abraham?

Transcript

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