#12686 What Is the Gift of Tongues? Polygamy and Zechariahs - Joe Heschmeyer
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🗓️ 23 April 2026
⏱️ 55 minutes
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Summary
“What is the gift of tongues?” This question opens a discussion on the Catholic understanding of this spiritual phenomenon. Additionally, the conversation touches on why polygamy may not serve as a strong apologetical argument for Mormons, and clarifies the mention of two Zechariahs in the Old Testament during a debate.
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Questions Covered:
- 07:00 – What is the Catholic understanding of the gift of tongues?
- 19:28 – Why wouldn’t polygamy be a good apologetical argument towards mormons if Jesus himself restored marriage towards its original intention?
- 36:33 – You mentioned 2 Zechariahs in the OT. Can you explain what you meant in your debate?
- 48:22 – Who is Jesus referring to when he tells Peter, do you love me more than these?
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