Catechism 101: What is Faith?
Crash Course Catholicism
What is faith, really? In this episode of Catechism 101, we unpack what faith actually means according to Catholic teaching. Spoiler: it's NOT blind faith. This episode covers: * Why "blind faith" (fideism) is something the Catholic Church actively rejects * The story of Saint Augustine that explains exactly what faith is * Why faith and reason aren't opposed to each other * How to explore the mysteries of faith without switching your brain off TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Introduction 1:05 — The problem with blind faith 2:00 — Saint Augustine and the tiny angel 3:34 — What the story teaches us 6:38 — The mysteries are yours to explore CRASH COURSE CATHOLICISM A series on Catholic teaching and why it makes sense. ▶ Next episode — How Faith Works: https://youtu.be/bG9Ppx4Z2DM ▶ Full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw6henAD9rk0-RxLqLoqycLVftmfFo9-r ▶ Read the blog post: https://www.caitlinwest.com/post/what-is-faith-actually SUPPORT THE PODCAST This podcast relies 100% on the generosity of viewers. If you have found these episodes helpful and would like to support the future of Crash Course Catholicism, please consider donating via the following links: Donate via PayPal Support us on Patreon! Contact the podcast: www.caitlinwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/ #WhatIsFaith #CatholicFaith #CatholicTeaching #Catechism #Catholicism
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Crash Course Catholicism breaks down the beliefs, traditions, and teachings of the Catholic Church in a way that's thoughtful, accessible, and engaging. The first 50 episodes of this podcast are a summary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, while later episodes include deep dives into big questions about God, Scripture, Church history, the saints, morality, and the spiritual life. Our aim is to help you build a stronger understanding of the faith without requiring a theology degree.
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