The Reformanda Initiative

Feb 27 2025 82 ep. 40 mins 82
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The Reformanda Initiative Podcast. Listen as we analyze and discuss Roman Catholic theology and practice from an Evangelical perspective. | X: @ReformandaRome | Facebook: @ReformandaInitiative | Online: www.reformandainitiative.org |

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82. Conclaves and Catholic Apologists

Feb 27 2025 56 mins  
Join us in this episode as we discuss the possibility of an upcoming conclave in the Catholic Church with the declining health of Pope Francis. We also discuss the recent Netflix film of the same title and how it bears on reality. We also discuss the recent rise and popularity of Roman Catholic apologists seeking to appeal to confused and disillusioned evangelicals and how evangeli

81. A Response to Gavin Ortlund's Video, "Are Catholics Christian? Why Protestants can say YES"

Jan 15 2025 33 mins  
In this episode, we respond to Gavin Ortlund's recent video, "Are Catholics Christian? Why Protestants can say YES." Episode notes: Gavin Ortlund's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P2wnd8FGyU&t=798s Another very helpful response to Gavin from NeedGod.net: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0ne8-JUVnk&t=17s Support the show

80. Young Life and Catholicism: Missteps in Explaining the Faith

Jan 10 2025 39 mins  
In this episode, we critically examine Young Life’s approach to Roman Catholicism through their article, "What Do Catholics (Really) Believe?" We’ll unpack the theological missteps and discuss the implications of their stance for gospel clarity. Additionally, we’ll dive into one of our own recent articles exploring the Roman Catholic practice of praying to Mary and the saints

79. Discussing Pope Francis’s latest encyclical Dilexit Nos

Dec 13 2024 47 mins  
In this episode we discuss Pope Francis’s latest encyclical that discusses the heart of Christ and the Roman Catholic devotion of the Sacred Heart. Leonardo’s latest VF provides the framework for our discussion. Episode resources: https://vaticanfiles.org/en/2024/12/vf235/ Support the show

78. Having “magnetic” conversations with Roman Catholics

Nov 18 2024 41 mins  
In this episode we discuss Leonardo’s latest Vatican File in which he discusses Dan Strange’s 5 Magnetic Points and how they are helpful in having gospel conversations with Roman Catholics. Leo’s Vatican File is an excerpt from his upcoming book (May 2025) Tell Your Catholic Friend: How to Have Gospel Conversations with Love. Episode Links: Vatican File 234: https://vaticanfi

77. Claiming Catholicity: What does it mean to be Catholic?

Oct 24 2024 38 mins  
In this episode we discuss with Reformanda Initiative Fellow Matthew Johnston what it means to be catholic and who is catholic. Is, for example, the pope Catholic? Are evangelicals catholic? That depends. Listen in to understand why. Support the show

76. The Year of Jubilee is Coming. But What is It?

Oct 03 2024 46 mins  
In this episode we discuss Leonardo’s most recent Vatican File that discusses Jubilee. Jubilee is an excellent case of same words, different worlds. We find the word in the Bible, and is used with regularity in Roman Catholicism, but the meanings are very different. Join us as we discuss the theology and practice of Jubilee. Episode notes: https://vaticanfiles.org/en/2024/10/vf23

75. Talking About Jesus with Catholics: A New Course by Matthias Media

Sep 17 2024 35 mins  
In this episode we speak with Reformanda Initiative Fellow Mark Gilbert about a new course offered by Matthias Media which equips Protestants and the church to better understand and engage with Roman Catholics. Mark is based out of Sydney, Australia, and is a key contributor to “Talking About Jesus with Catholics”. Mark is the author of The God Who Saves, The Road Once Travelle

74. Discussing the 7 Sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church

Aug 17 2024 47 mins  
In this episode Reid and Leonardo have a fascinating discussion about the 7 sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church and the theology of the sacraments. The discussion is framed by Leonardo’s latest Vatican File that interacts with the book, "The Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church" by the Roman Catholic scholar and professor Romanus Cessario. 231. Why Does the Roman Catholic

73. Does Roman Catholicism teach the true Gospel? A conversation with Robbie Bellis

Jul 30 2024 41 mins  
In this episode we speak with Reformanda Initiative Fellow, Robbie Bellis, who takes a look at 2 Corinthians 11 to answer the question of whether or not evangelicals and Roman Catholics believe the same gospel. Support the show