#12707 How Do I Get Better at Debating Protestants? AMA: Dropped Calls - Joe Heschmeyer

From Catholic Answers Live by Catholic Answers

May 7, 2026

About this episode

The episode discusses how Catholics can improve their apologetics and debating skills regarding Protestant beliefs.

How can Catholics begin studying apologetics and get better at debating Protestants? In this episode of Catholic Answers Live , Catholic Answers apologists offer practical advice for learning Scripture, Church history, and core Catholic doctrines in a charitable and effective way. The discussion also addresses whether a pope at Vatican I really said “I am tradition,” whether watching Mass online fulfills a Catholic’s obligation after COVID-era habits, and why some Protestants strongly oppose devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The episode concludes with a look at whether any of the apostles were married or had families before following Jesus. A helpful conversation on apologetics, Church teaching, and Christian history. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 15:16 – How do I begin studying to get good at debating protestants? 23:43 – Did the pope at Vatican 1 actually say “I am tradition”? 29:19 – Since COVID-19, my wife has been watching the Mass every Saturday. Is that okay? 40:26 – Why are some Protestants opposed to the Blessed Mother? 47:07…

People in this episode

Host: Catholic Answers

Guest: Joe Heschmeyer

Topics covered

apologetics
debating Protestants
Catholic doctrine
Church history
Christianity

Keywords

apologetics
debate
Catholic doctrine
Vatican I
Blessed Virgin Mary
apostles
Mass obligation

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Organizations: Catholic Answers