The God We Worship, Bible Heroes, and Dreaming of the Dead
Thinking Faith Catholic Podcast
TF | S4 E03 | Do Catholics, Protestants, and Muslims worship the same God? What can our favourite biblical figures teach us about faith? And what should Catholics make of dreams about loved ones who have died? In this episode of *Thinking Faith*, Deacon Eric Gurash and Dr. Brett Salkeld tackle three fascinating questions about Catholic belief and spirituality. Drawing on Catholic teaching and *Nostra Aetate*, they explore what the Church teaches about Christianity, Islam, and our shared understanding of God, while acknowledging important differences in belief. They also share their favourite biblical figures, including Luke and Judith, before exploring dreams of deceased loved ones, the communion of saints, prayer for the dead, and how Catholics can approach these experiences with faith and discernment.Three questions, surprising answers, and, as always, thoughtful conversations about what Catholics really believe.00:00 Podcast Welcome02:55 Student Questions Setup03:25 Same God Question06:42 Vatican II On Islam09:53 Trinity Key Difference14:58 God Revealed In Cultures16:57 Favorite Bible Person17:03 Judith And Esther21:49 Luke The Narrator24:05 Luke’s Outsider Lens25:29 Roof Tiles Storytelling27:57 Acts and Church Identity29:05 Luke vs Hebrews Worlds31:49 Dreams and Discernment34:14 Pray for the Dead38:39 Symbols and Psychology42:43 Accept the Gift45:33 Closing Thanks and Prayer