Catholic Heritage Show W/ Dr. Estrada

It is important for Catholic Christians to know their history. The media enjoys focusing on the misdeeds of Catholic leaders. Catholic history, however, is full of stories about saints and sinners. With a knowledge of history, Catholic can have a deeper appreciation of their faith, despite the moral failings of those in spiritual leadership. Join us this week as we discuss the importance of knowing the high and lows of Catholic history.   To comment on this show or provide feedback, please navigate to https://catholicheritageshow.com/episode120   The Catholic Heritage is devoted to helping Catholic Christians better understand the history, teachings and culture of their Catholic faith so that they can better love and serve Christ, the Church and their neighbors. Dr. Erik Estrada is a Catholic scholar who holds a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and specializes in the history of Christianity and historical theology. He also completed a licentiate (S.T.L) in theology and patristic science at the Augustin

How does one better study the Catholic heritage? One key component to any study of the Catholic heritage is the need to keep asking questions. Whenever we engage the artifacts of the Catholic heritage, we must ask as many questions as possible. We need to ask such questions as: what are the primary and secondary sources which address this question? What is the quality of the sources? Are they reliable? Are there complimentary sources which help shed further light on this question? Are the sources consistent in presenting historical facts? These and many others such questions can and should be asked whenever we look at the primary and secondary sources of the Catholic heritage.   To comment on this show or provide feedback, please navigate to https://catholicheritageshow.com/episode119 The Catholic Heritage is devoted to helping Catholic Christians better understand the history, teachings and culture of their Catholic faith so that they can better love and serve Christ, the Church and their neighbors. Dr. Erik

What sources does Dr. Estrada recommend for better understanding the Catholic heritage? In this episode, Dr. Estrada recommends Ludwig Ott’s Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma. In this book, one finds a comprehensive survey of Catholic teachings on faith and morals. As a bonus, this book likewise contains a survey of the early Christian, medieval and early modern witnesses to Catholic moral and doctrinal teachings. Join us this week as we continue our series on the tools for the study of the Catholic heritage.   To comment on this show or provide feedback, please navigate to https://catholicheritageshow.com/episode118 The Catholic Heritage is devoted to helping Catholic Christians better understand the history, teachings and culture of their Catholic faith so that they can better love and serve Christ, the Church and their neighbors. Dr. Erik Estrada is a Catholic scholar who holds a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and specializes in the history of Christianity and historical theology. He also completed a

What is the relationship between the Middle Ages (ca. 600-1500) and the Early Modern Era (ca. 1500-1700)? In this episode, we review this relationship between these two important eras of history for the Catholic Church. We note the general observation made by medievalists and early modern historians such as Heiko Obermann, David Steinmetz and others who have argued that a knowledge of the Late Middle Ages (i.e., 1300-1500) is indispensable for a clear comprehension of the Early Modern Era. In most histories of the sixteenth century, scholars now devote an introductory chapter or two to the Late Middle Ages as the backdrop for understanding the religious events of that period. Join us this week, as we discuss the importance of understanding the medieval context for the Reformations of the sixteenth century.   To comment on this show or provide feedback, please navigate to https://catholicheritageshow.com/episode117 The Catholic Heritage is devoted to helping Catholic Christians better understand the history, t

What is a secondary source? In this episode, we talk about secondary sources and how to think about them in relation to the primary sources. We note that secondary sources are the comments of scholars and non-scholars alike on the primary sources. The primary sources, as we note, are the artifacts of the past, both distant and recent, written and non-written. Join us this week as talk about distinguishing secondary from primary sources.   To comment on this show or provide feedback, please navigate to https://catholicheritageshow.com/episode116 The Catholic Heritage is devoted to helping Catholic Christians better understand the history, teachings and culture of their Catholic faith so that they can better love and serve Christ, the Church and their neighbors. Dr. Erik Estrada is a Catholic scholar who holds a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and specializes in the history of Christianity and historical theology. He also completed a licentiate (S.T.L) in theology and patristic science at the Augustinia

How does Dr. Estrada use social media? In this bonus episode, we discuss the ways in which Dr. Estrada uses social media to stay informed about the latest developments in culture, society and religion.     The Catholic Heritage is devoted to helping Catholic Christians better understand the history, teachings and culture of their Catholic faith so that they can better love and serve Christ, the Church and their neighbors. Dr. Erik Estrada is a Catholic scholar who holds a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and specializes in the history of Christianity and historical theology. He also completed a licentiate (S.T.L) in theology and patristic science at the Augustinianum Patristic Institute in Rome and a S.T.B. at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas. If you would like to invite Dr. Estrada to speak at your next event, you can contact him at feedback@catholicheritageshow.com or 1-909-575-8035. iOS or Android App of the CH Show iOS App of CHS Android App of CHS Newsletter Sign-up for the CH Sho

How unique were Augustine’s statements about conflicting canons of Scripture? In this bonus episode, we talk about the unique character of Augustine’s contribution in this regard. https://catholicheritageshow.com/episodechsae04 The Catholic Heritage is devoted to helping Catholic Christians better understand the history, teachings and culture of their Catholic faith so that they can better love and serve Christ, the Church and their neighbors. Dr. Erik Estrada is a Catholic scholar who holds a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and specializes in the history of Christianity and historical theology. He also completed a licentiate (S.T.L) in theology and patristic science at the Augustinianum Patristic Institute in Rome and a S.T.B. at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas. If you would like to invite Dr. Estrada to speak at your next event, you can contact him at feedback@catholicheritageshow.com or 1-909-575-8035. iOS or Android App of the CH Show iOS App of CHS Android App of CHS Newsletter

How did Thomas Aquinas (ca. 1225-1274) study the Bible? In this our second episode of a two-part series on Aquinas we argue that the angelic doctor paid careful attention to the various facets of the biblical text as well as its commentarial tradition. What earlier Christian authors said about the Bible, Aquinas believed, was worthy of careful consideration. Join us this week as we continue our look at Aquinas’ grappling with the biblical text.   To comment on this show or provide feedback, please navigate to https://catholicheritageshow.com/episode115 The Catholic Heritage is devoted to helping Catholic Christians better understand the history, teachings and culture of their Catholic faith so that they can better love and serve Christ, the Church and their neighbors. Dr. Erik Estrada is a Catholic scholar who holds a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and specializes in the history of Christianity and historical theology. He also completed a licentiate (S.T.L) in theology and patristic science at the Au

To comment on this show or provide feedback, please navigate to https://catholicheritageshow.com/episode114   The Catholic Heritage is devoted to helping Catholic Christians better understand the history, teachings and culture of their Catholic faith so that they can better love and serve Christ, the Church and their neighbors. Dr. Erik Estrada is a Catholic scholar who holds a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and specializes in the history of Christianity and historical theology. He also completed a licentiate (S.T.L) in theology and patristic science at the Augustinianum Patristic Institute in Rome and a S.T.B. at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas. If you would like to invite Dr. Estrada to speak at your next event, you can contact him at feedback@catholicheritageshow.com or 1-909-575-8035. iOS or Android App of the CH Show iOS App of CHS Android App of CHS Newsletter Sign-up for the CH Show To sign up for our podcast’s app newsletter, please navigate to: https://catholicheritageshow.

What is the relationship between the canon and the authority of the Church? In this episode, we reiterate the central thesis of our episodes on the canon of Scripture, namely, that a belief in Scripture’s authority necessitates a high view of the Church’s authority. We show that without the efforts of early Christian bishops, councils and popes, the canon of Scripture would not exist today. In other words, a list of authoritative books, which we call the Bible would not exist. If the Church has the authority to pass an authoritative list of books, it follows that for the followers of Christ the Church also has the authority to determine the meaning of those books. Join us this week, as we probe the relationship between Scripture and the Church’s authority.   To comment on this show or provide feedback, please navigate to https://catholicheritageshow.com/episode113 The Catholic Heritage is devoted to helping Catholic Christians better understand the history, teachings and culture of their Catholic faith so tha

Recent English-speaking critics of Pope Francis have resorted to Gnostic ways of interpreting the pontiff’s statements. In this episode, we talk about the use of major motifs or themes these critics deploy in reading Francis’ statements, both written and oral. We show that this way of interpreting has close affinities to Gnostic interpretations of the New Testament. In contrast to the ways the Church Fathers interpreted the Scriptures, the Gnostics focused on a handful of key notions as a means to interpreting the sacred text. Join us this week, as we compare Gnostic ways of reading with the ones deployed by Francis’ critics.   To comment on this show or provide feedback, please navigate to https://catholicheritageshow.com/episode112 The Catholic Heritage is devoted to helping Catholic Christians better understand the history, teachings and culture of their Catholic faith so that they can better love and serve Christ, the Church and their neighbors. Dr. Erik Estrada is a Catholic scholar who holds a Ph.D. fro

How does one understand the significance of Athanasius’ canon of Scripture (ca. 367)? In this bonus app-exclusive episode, we discuss the distinct ecclesial character of this action in disseminating a list of canonical scriptures (i.e., authoritative books which can be read in the Eucharistic liturgy). Athanasius’ action in sending out a canonical list of Scripture reveals not only a late date for the canonization of the Scriptures but also the exercise of Church authority in the determination of the canon of Scripture.    

Some Protestant Christians claim that despite their numerous differences, most Protestant Christians agree about the essentials of the Christian faith, especially those teachings set forth during the Protestant Reformation, namely, the doctrine of salvation by faith alone and the final authority of scripture alone. In this episode, we evaluate this claim by discussing the early conflict between the supporters of Martin Luther (1483-1546) and the Anabaptists over the validity of infant baptism and its bearing on the doctrine of salvation. We note that both groups were fiercely opposed to the other’s teaching and practices surrounding this heavily debated question. Identifying intra-Protestant differences is critical for establishing authentic ecumenical relations between Protestant and Catholic Christians. Join us this week as we further explore some of the key differences between non-Catholic Western Christians.   To comment on this show or provide feedback, please navigate to https://catholicheritageshow.com

More than ever, the study of the Catholic heritage is vitally important for today’s Catholic Christian. In a polarized age as our own, it is important for students of Church history to be able to comprehend the actions and ideas of others, even if they ultimately choose not to accept those actions and ideas. The study of the Catholic heritage allows students to consider the multiple factors (economic, social, political and religious) that go into shaping the beliefs and actions of others. This ability to comprehend the beliefs and actions can cause one to adopt a more balanced view of and approach toward others. Join us this week as we talk about the benefits of studying history as a means to understanding the viewpoints and actions of others.   To comment on this show or provide feedback, please navigate to https://catholicheritageshow.com/episode110 The Catholic Heritage is devoted to helping Catholic Christians better understand the history, teachings and culture of their Catholic faith so that they can be

Catholic Christians are met with a barrage of claims about their Church, most of which are not favorable. One of the major benefits in studying the Catholic heritage is the ability to find peace for one’s soul. By having the opportunity to examine the artifacts of the Catholic heritage, Catholic Christians can engage various types of claims to determine if in fact they are true. Join us this week as we discuss a major benefit and reason for studying the Catholic heritage, namely, obtaining peace for one’s soul.   To comment on this show or provide feedback, please navigate to https://catholicheritageshow.com/episode109   The Catholic Heritage is devoted to helping Catholic Christians better understand the history, teachings and culture of their Catholic faith so that they can better love and serve Christ, the Church and their neighbors. Dr. Erik Estrada is a Catholic scholar who holds a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and specializes in the history of Christianity and historical theology. He also comp

Jewish Christianity is a term that has been used in earlier episodes. Here we take a second to define this term and provide a general outline about the Christianity practiced by the earliest followers of Jesus. Join us this week, as we briefly discuss the identity and character of early Jewish Christianity.   To comment on this show or provide feedback, please navigate to https://catholicheritageshow.com/episode108   The Catholic Heritage is devoted to helping Catholic Christians better understand the history, teachings and culture of their Catholic faith so that they can better love and serve Christ, the Church and their neighbors. Dr. Erik Estrada is a Catholic scholar who holds a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and specializes in the history of Christianity and historical theology. He also completed a licentiate (S.T.L) in theology and patristic science at the Augustinianum Patristic Institute in Rome and a S.T.B. at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas.   If you would like to invite Dr.

Recent English-speaking Catholic critics have adopted Gnostic interpretive approaches when evaluating the words and actions of Pope Francis and those who work at the Vatican. In this episode, we talk about the use of conspiracy theories by these Catholic critics in their efforts to discredit the papacy of Pope Francis. Join us this week as we explain how this style of criticism is related to Platonist and Gnostic methods of interpretation.   To comment on this show or provide feedback, please navigate to https://catholicheritageshow.com/episode107 The Catholic Heritage is devoted to helping Catholic Christians better understand the history, teachings and culture of their Catholic faith so that they can better love and serve Christ, the Church and their neighbors. Dr. Erik Estrada is a Catholic scholar who holds a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and specializes in the history of Christianity and historical theology. He also completed a licentiate (S.T.L) in theology and patristic science at the Augusti

The second century was a critical time in the Church’s history. In this series, we will be discussing some of the major figures who lived and taught during this time as well as the crucial developments in the Church’s thinking about the Life Questions. Join us this week as we discuss some preliminary considerations about second-century Christianity.   To comment on this show or provide feedback, please navigate to https://catholicheritageshow.com/episode106   The Catholic Heritage is devoted to helping Catholic Christians better understand the history, teachings and culture of their Catholic faith so that they can better love and serve Christ, the Church and their neighbors. Dr. Erik Estrada is a Catholic scholar who holds a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and specializes in the history of Christianity and historical theology. He also completed a licentiate (S.T.L) in theology and patristic science at the Augustinianum Patristic Institute in Rome and a S.T.B. at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas

Join us this week as we consider the aspect of looking for beliefs in the sources of the Catholic tradition.   To comment on this show or provide feedback, please navigate to https://catholicheritageshow.com/episode105 The Catholic Heritage is devoted to helping Catholic Christians better understand the history, teachings and culture of their Catholic faith so that they can better love and serve Christ, the Church and their neighbors. Dr. Erik Estrada is a Catholic scholar who holds a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and specializes in the history of Christianity and historical theology. He also completed a licentiate (S.T.L) in theology and patristic science at the Augustinianum Patristic Institute in Rome and a S.T.B. at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas. If you would like to invite Dr. Estrada to speak at your next event, you can contact him at feedback@catholicheritageshow.com or 1-909-575-8035. iOS or Android App of the CH Show iOS App of CHS Android App of CHS Newsletter Sign-up f

Where can people find a free, comprehensive resource for the study of the Catholic heritage? Answer: The Catholic Encyclopedia 1907-1912 Edition. In this episode we talk about the strengths and weaknesses of this popular source for the study of Catholic history, theology and culture. Join us this week as we talk about this unique and free internet resource for the study of the Catholic heritage.   To comment on this show or provide feedback, please navigate to https://catholicheritageshow.com/episode104 The Catholic Heritage is devoted to helping Catholic Christians better understand the history, teachings and culture of their Catholic faith so that they can better love and serve Christ, the Church and their neighbors. Dr. Erik Estrada is a Catholic scholar who holds a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and specializes in the history of Christianity and historical theology. He also completed a licentiate (S.T.L) in theology and patristic science at the Augustinianum Patristic Institute in Rome and a S.T.