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

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 – Were any of the 12 apostles married or have children that they had to leave in order to follow Jesus?

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This episode was published on May 7, 2026.

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