Ratzinger for Dummies (ep. 068 Rebroadcast)

05/01/2023 47 min
Ratzinger for Dummies (ep. 068 Rebroadcast)

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Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI died on December 31, 2022. To honor this late pope, we're rebroadcasting an earlier episode on his popular work Introduction to Christianity. We're dummies compared to Benedict, but this is our homage to his legacy. Santo subito!---Intimidated by Ratzinger? So are Nick and Austin, but they roll up their sleeves to unpack his renowned work, Introduction to Christianity. Is salvation possible? Only through excessive grace, baby! Using the Apostles' Creed as his starting point, Cardinal Ratzinger (aka Pope Benedict XVI) wrote Introduction to Christianity in 1968 to elucidate the foundations of Christianity for modern readers. It's rich with theology and history, but don't let that deter you from picking up this classic. It should be on your reading list!SHOW HIGHLIGHTSWhat does it actually mean to be a Christian?What is belief?How is salvation possible?What's hell like? How about heaven?What's the difference between a mindset of excess vs. scarcity?What does Christ's pierced side have to do with Eden?Are Christians overly obsessed with pain, suffering, and death?And why high school prom dances are awkward!LINKSIntroduction to Christianity by Joseph Cardinal RatzingerLeave us a Review!Take a few seconds and write a positive review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. This helps us move up in the rankings and reach more people!Connect with the PodcastHave a question, topic idea, gardening tip, anything? Email us at [email protected]. We'd love to give you a sprout out.