#12700 How Can Couples Decide When They Disagree? Prayer and Unity - Jimmy Akin

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May 2, 2026

About this episode

The episode discusses decision-making in marriage, prayer in Bahai temples, countering Jehovah’s Witnesses, and connections between ancient Hebrew weddings and the Mass.

“How can couples decide when they disagree?” This question addresses the complexities of decision-making in marriage, especially when spouses hold opposing views that could lead to sin. Additionally, the discussion touches on whether a Catholic can pray in a Bahai temple, how to counter Jehovah’s Witnesses’ views on the Church, and the connections between ancient Hebrew weddings and the Mass. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:45 – In a marriage, if the consciences of the husband and wife are formed to have an opposite opinion on something, such that if option A is chosen then the wife is sinning, and if option B is chosen the husband is sinning — how can they make a decision? 17:20 – I was invited by a friend to say a prayer in a Bahai temple. Is it okay for a Catholic to do that? 21:47 – I asked some Jehovah’s Witnesses how they justified their restorationist view of the Church. What scripture might they cite for their explanation, and how might I counter that? 29:18 – I have been studying ancient Hebrew…

People in this episode

Host: Jimmy Akin

Topics covered

decision-making in marriage
prayer in different faiths
countering religious views
connections between weddings and Mass
language of Adam and Eve

Keywords

marriage
decision-making
prayer
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Hebrew weddings
Catholicism
unity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bahai, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Catholic Answers

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