#12696 Who Was the First Catholic? Animals, Souls, and St. Paul - Joe Heschmeyer

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April 30, 2026

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The episode discusses the identity of the first Catholic and explores various theological questions related to souls, St. Paul, and biblical interpretations.

“Who was the first Catholic?” This question opens a discussion that also touches on the nature of souls in animals, St. Paul’s views on the second coming, and the meaning behind Jesus’ words about His yoke. The conversation further explores the differences between the King James Version and other biblical texts, as well as Catholic beliefs regarding the Eucharist. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:55 – Who was the first Catholic? 07:16 – How do you explain to people that animals don’t have souls? 16:32 – I think St. Paul argued that many generations will pass before the second coming. What are your thoughts on that? 24:42 – What does it mean when Jesus says my yoke and burden are light? 31:45 – What do we know about the KJV? How does it compare to the Ethiopian bible and the original bible? 41:33 – Do we as Catholics believe that we’re eating the resurrected body of Christ or are we eating the crucified body of Christ? 47:40 – How hard is it to leave Mormonism? 53:15 – Do Mormons have a…

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Guest: Joe Heschmeyer

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first Catholic
souls in animals
St. Paul
second coming
Eucharist
King James Version
biblical texts

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souls
St. Paul
second coming
Eucharist
King James Version
Mormonism

#12696 Who Was the First Catholic? Animals, Souls, and St. Paul - Joe Heschmeyer

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