Young People Turning From Faith, New "Woke" Religion, and an Easter Message, w/ Bishop Robert Barron

[@JamesGibson-sm3rq]

Congratulations, Megyn, for not shying away from real discussion of faith!

[@emmalucy2317]

Love Bishop Barron. Love this episode. I’m a cradle Catholic and my husband is getting confirmed this weekend. He is finishing his conversion to the Catholic faith I am sooo excited for him ❤❤❤

[@pnmwngy1]

I was raised Catholic, but over the years didn’t work for me and my wife. We found a Baptist church in Houston we love and we’re getting Baptized this weekend too. Her for the first time. Happy Easter all, He is risen!

[@limeOjello]

Congratulations, I’m so happy for you both. There’s nothing like going to Mass with your husband, praying together, sharing your faith. God bless you!

[@nashvillegal5000]

❤

[@teresacox2511]

When Jesus was crucified on the cross, His sacrifice made it possible for us to come boldly to the Throne Room of God and receive forgiveness for our sins. Christ alone, no priest, no pope, Christ alone is all we need. I don’t bow down to any mortal man and I don’t bow down to Mary. I appreciate her for being willing and taking on the responsibility of carrying and giving birth to our Lord and Savior, but she was just a mortal woman like any other woman. She can’t hear my prayers or answer my prayers. I worship Jesus Christ and Him alone. Only He can hear and answer my prayers.

[@Peacebwyou9295]

@@teresacox2511yes! Jesus alone. 🤍

[@princessgrace2867]

I am Catholic and God has never forsaken me.. He has never let me down. He has always been there for me. I am so blessed 🙏🏼♥️

[@ClaireCopeland-n6y]

Yes❤

[@concretesox3030]

”Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.“ ‭‭I Peter‬ ‭5.8.NKJV

[@Pjbuck55]

Amen

[@teresacox2511]

That’s a warning that we all need to heed, but especially the Christian. People think, oh that’s a warning for sinners, but it’s a warning for us Christians too. We need to know and understand that we have an enemy, an adversary, walking around the world, and in the church, seeking whom he may devour. He especially hates Christians and he wants to cause situations in our lives where we fall into despair and into sin and then he wants us dead while we are in sin so he’s able to take one of the sheep right from Jesus’ flock. People, mistakenly think that he wants us to worship him, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. All satan wants is us dead. He wants to unalive the sinner before they have a chance to come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and he wants to cause the Christian to backslide and unalive us while we are in a fallen condition. So he roams the world looking for those he may devour. As Christians we need to stay as close to The Lord as we can so we don’t fall into the pit of sin. We need to pray daily without ceasing and study our Bible every single day, no excuses. In this day and age, we are blessed to have the Bible right in the palm of our hands and many apps that will read our Bible out loud for us, so even being sick or blind, we have no excuse not to read it. I am very thankful that God is a loving and forgiving Father, because like Peter in the New Testament, I’m always falling down and needing Gods forgiveness and mercy and grace. Less and less as I’m getting older, thankfully. I’m extremely thankful that Jesus, our Good Shepherd, will leave the 99 and go out and search for the 1 lost sheep and He refuses to stop searching until He finds us and brings us back into the fold. Thank you for sharing that particular scripture, it is a good reminder for me to remain vigilant. God bless you and take care.

[@celinasalazar8389]

I'm a revert and could not be happier. I'm praying for you and your family, Megyn. thank you for this lovely time with you and Bishop Barron, who is also in my prayers.

[@aflor123]

I love you, Megyn and I'm so grateful for your transparency. God bless you. Keep seeking Jesus alone. He's the only one you need, ultimately. I will be praying for you.

[@teresacox2511]

She has a filthy mouth and cusses like a drunken sailor. I sometimes wish I had a bleeper button so I could bleep her when she starts cussing. 🤣😂🤣

[@michaelphillips5786]

Jesus alone ? Jesus told us he came to build his church... Jesus and his church are one...

[@kimberlyborges2866]

"Call no man on earth Father, for there is only 1, & that is God." Read the Bible.

[@michaelphillips5786]

@@kimberlyborges2866you just showed your ass, congratulations..

[@michaelphillips5786]

@@kimberlyborges2866 who's take scriptural advice from a fool like you🤣

[@clarencecarr]

1 Timothy 2:5 King James Version "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;"

[@mariankay6482]

AMEN! Not to mention... Call no man Father!

[@ninstone3457]

Yes! Amen!

[@rosiegirl2485]

​@@mariankay6482 Much to learn on this passage...

[@mollyissa82]

It's not about religion. It's about a personal relationship with God. There's no such thing as cheap Grace. It cost Jesus a tremendous price to give us that grace & salvation.. it's a precious gift, free gift IF we truly believe with all our heart that Jesus is Son of God & came to be our Savior. We cannot earn this gift of grace by works. Our Foursquare Church teaches us that once we're born again, it doesn't mean we now have a license to sin. We now have the Holy Spirit to guide us & help us confess our sins & truly repent and our mind still needs to be renewed & we keep growing in God's love & grace. We stay in God's Word. I was surprised that when I left Catholic Church, I was now actually using my Bible more & even taking it to Church with me!

[@syoung8786]

I am the way the truth & the life. No one comes to the Father but through Me. John 14:6. All you need is Jesus. No interlopers. Surrender your heart to Him & He will reach out to you & fill you with His Holy Spirit.

[@ChaChaRah]

I’m nondenominational and our church doesn’t push trans. I’d leave too if they started preaching that!

[@Sequr2289]

I'm not non denominational and our overseer does not condone homosexuality or trans. Lol

[@suzmad2670]

Same here. I’ve never seen that and wouldn’t support it.

[@goofygrandlouis6296]

Still, wokism comes from *protestant* countries. Take a map of the wokest countries in the world, then look up an old map of the Reformed countries. It's a 100% match. Wokism is a by-product of a decaying faith, the lost youth of former God-fearing protestant nations.

[@letsseethatsmile9620]

@@IKimbers Headed to Jerusalem for Gay Pride 2024. Kissing in every city in the Bible. How do you argue against Trans if Gaza Murder is okay? Same Bible. Same Holy Land. All sins equal in the eyes of good right? Pucker up.

[@annchovey2089]

The Bible warns against those that have a form of godliness but denying the power thereof. There is no shortage of those kind of churches.

[@ronaldderi7471]

My wife and I are in our mid 70's and we were going to spend this afternoon by watching the "Passion of the Christ" but couldn't find our dvd so I started to peruse KZbin and found your snip its of video and we started to watch them but later found the full video. Your interview with Bishop Barron was fantastic When I was in college in NYC, I sang in the Hunter College choir for 1 semester and the finale was a concert at St. John the Devine and I still remember one line from the concert and it was "God moves in mysterious ways, his wonders to perform" and this has stayed with me for the last 55 years. I am not saying that your podcast was divinely inspired but it sure comes close. I was glad to see that the podcast wasn't about "Fani" or Biden or Trump. It was perfect for Good Friday.

[@ChristianTravelers]

Fox Nation currently has the "Passion of the Christ" which we did watch between 1:15 and 3:00 p.m. today. Fox Nation also has the first 3 seasons of "The Chosen", too.

[@sharongeorge3336]

I am raised Catholic, went through the Catholic schools as well. I tried another church once and yes it was very strange. Our Catholic religion is strangely comforting. Happy Easter. HE HAS RISEN ✝️

[@lesliefields6816]

He has Risen INDEED!

[@juicyjules7409]

Like Methodist n Calvary go to

[@Sequr2289]

He has risen but not on Easter. It's not written in the holy book. That came out of Rome. It's s primarily a Jewish and Muslim for the Sabbath😂Lol

[@barbarathomas2471]

So true. From my grandmother, many years ago- “No matter how far you stray from the church, when you’re dieing, you’ll be calling for a priest.”

[@teresacox2511]

@@barbarathomas2471 I am a Protestant Christian and when I’m dying I will NOT be calling for a priest. Jesus is our High Priest. We need no other mediator between us and God, other than Jesus Christ. No priest hung on the cross for my sins. No pope hung on the cross for my sins. Only Jesus Christ did that. I don’t worship man or Mary. She was just a woman. I appreciate her because she said yes and took on the responsibility of carrying our Lord and Savior and giving birth to Him. But she was only a woman like any other woman and I do not bow down to her and worship her. I only worship Jesus Christ. Because of His sacrifice on the cross, I can come boldly before the throne of God and receive forgiveness for my sins. No man can absolve me of my sins, only Jesus Christ can do that. So no, I will not be calling for a priest when I’m dying.

[@vickycorey8195]

Megyn, I'm a Christian and this has been a blessed show. I'm not Catholic, but I believe God loves us all. This touched my heart in a lot of ways. ❤ Have a beautiful Easter with your family.

[@monicajuarez7314]

I think you meant to say you are a Protestant. Catholic’s are Christians. The first Christians actually. Any other form of Christianity are Protestant’s of the Catholic Church. God loves us all is a FACT but many choose to not accept the fullness of God or fully worshipped and follow him as he commands or wished. All we can do is pray that one day we’re unified under one, and the only true, religion once again.

[@kirsty.H34]

Yesterday I witnessed a loved one pass away. I witnessed the power of prayer, the last rights and the instantaneous change in my loved ones breathing the moment she was blessed with holy oil. she peacefully passed away so calmly. The whole experience has changed me. I saw God's work in that room and I am truly humbled. Although it was a tragic event it was also a beautiful moment that's changed me forever.

[@christopherbates1428]

May God bless you and your whole family during this time!!!

[@rosiegirl2485]

Praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet for the dieing brings them special graces, as well as yo yourself! The Sunday after Easter is Divine Mercy Sunday! Search Divine Mercy, and Fr. Chris Alar...and he will explain what Jesus asks of us.... It's like a brand new Baptism...a totally clean slate! It doesn't get any better than that! We have a good God who really loves us! ❤

[@DAVEJJR]

I know how you feel. When my mom passed, I was holding her hand and at the moment of her last breath, I knew she was at peace. My mom was born in Portugal and immigrated to the USA at the age of 24. So we were blessed knowing about our blessed mother of Fátima and visited her site many times. When my dad passed, I felt his tears on 12/31/21. And he passed on 1/1/22….

[@DShaw47]

May God bless you and your loved ones. As you said this is a sad but beautiful moment. Thanks for sharing. 🙏

[@freddo6941]

Prayers for your family during this difficult time. I had a similar experience when my grandfather passed away. Death is sad, but you're right it can be beautiful in a way. Our faith tells us it's much like being born. Born into the next life. I miss my grandfather but he was a good man and loved the Lord so I know he's OK.

[@successfulperson3304]

G’d loves you Megyn!! Hugs from a Jewish woman from the Netherlands. Bless Israel, the Jews and the Christians. Amen.

[@janetclark5668]

Amen.

[@teresacox2511]

That was beautiful. I stand with Israel and the Jewish people. I pray for the peace of Jerusalem and all of Israel. As a Protestant Christian I’m so thankful to the Jewish people for giving me my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and for writing the Torah, which is the first 5 books of the Bible. I am eternally grateful. May God bless you and keep you and make His face to shine upon you and give you peace. Take care.

[@lynnedavance5833]

Hi beautiful sister!‼️🕊️♥️🕊️to you,Meghan and 🕊️🇮🇱🙏 Please read my response to Meghan for deeper insight. Many many blessings!

[@jackblack1675]

I love your unifying message! God Bless You, from the united States.

[@successfulperson3304]

@@teresacox2511 Thank you so much!! Lots of love back ❤️❤️❤️

[@renatakiss8501]

I am not Catholic, so I can’t speak to Catholic practice of annulment, but I do know that if we confess our sins to Christ, He’s faithful to forgive us all our sins, regardless of what they are.

[@cathymarshall2572]

Yes indeed. He is a God full of Grace and Mercy. And like an earthly parent, he desires connection.

[@jpg_sig10]

Christ will forgive us our sins if we are truly, sincerely, repentant of our sins, and He will grant us eternal salvation if we truly have faith in Him as our Lord and Savior.

[@loganleroy8622]

But here’s the catch: If she was never married then she was never divorced, so there was never a sin. If she was legitimately married then she can’t receive a declaration of an annulment.

[@Sequr2289]

It's written that everyone to be saved must repent of our sins, baptist (immerse) in water in the name of the Father, the Son, the Holy Ghost in Jesus Christ speaking in tongue exactly as its written. 😂Lol

[@ST-ov8cm]

In your opinion why did Jesus go through the trouble to tell the apostles that he was giving them the power to forgive men’s sins?

[@TheologyMom]

Megyn, my heart is so heavy for your journey. I will pray for you.

[@cathymarshall2572]

Megan, in the Bible, it says there is one God, and one mediator between God and man, the man, Christ Jesus. You’re right, you don’t need a priest to be absolved of your sins. Jesus does it all.

[@loganleroy8622]

The priest doesn’t absolve you of your sins in Catholicism either. Also she’s trying to seek an annulment, which is another technical term. It isn’t simply a divorce.

[@MPH552]

There is therefore no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1

[@VDH1953]

The Catholic Church was founded by our Lord when he was personally present on the earth. The Catholic Church predates the Bible. The Catholic Church compiled the Holy Bible, deciding which scriptures were included as canon.

[@syoung8786]

John 14:6 ¶ Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. No interloper needed. Surrender your heart to Jesus and He will reach out to you and fill you with His Holy Spirit. 🙏🏻❤️

[@11antun]

he said a loy more: Please do not waste His Words! Matthew 16, 17-19; Matthew 18, 15-20, and a lot more He sead!

[@geniiwinter3574]

Megyn I plead with you to take time to sit down and read your Bible! You are responsible for knowing what God has to say, and that requires YOU to open the Bible and read His word. He WILL speak to you personally through His word.

[@ST-ov8cm]

But, in his word he tells us to follow his Church and never ever mentions a book

[@geniiwinter3574]

@@ST-ov8cm if in his word you mean the Bible....

[@bodyhealh6867]

After forty years I got an annulment took so long due to family sickness and deaths. It was very cleansing and helped me to see my part in not entering a sacramental marriage. I’ll probably never marry again Kindof old, but did this for my former husband and his wife who wants to return to the church . It makes me happy to give them this gift . I would never leave Jesus’s Church and love being Catholic.

[@beaucurnow2337]

Megyn just made an even bigger fan out of me, which I didn't think was possible. Her willingness to be so open and vulnerable about something as personal as her faith and personal challenges with it, is one of the bravest things I've seen. Thank you Megyn and Happy Easter!

[@lorinelson6857]

Thanks for sharing this beautiful Good Friday podcast Megyn & Bishop!

[@myrnaleon8464]

Happy and Blessed Easter Bishop Baron and Megyn and family. 😊❤❤❤

[@tamiolenik5952]

Your divorce is sin like all other sins. Forgivable by our GOD Take it to your Heavenly Father. He is the God of grace and forgiveness. He paid it ALL at the cross. No priest or minister can cleanse you or nullify only Jesus. God bless you !

[@ST-ov8cm]

In your opinion why did Jesus go through the trouble of telling the apostles that he is giving them the power to forgive sins? Why did he tell us in Matthew 16 that he came to establish his Church?

[@billmartin3561]

It is always Jesus working in the sacraments, the Priest is just a conduit.

[@ursularaymondo7252]

Thank you Megyn. I just came back from our Good Friday service. I again have hope and am not so afraid our future, even though it looks bleak right now. God is with us, and we will prevail. Just have faith in God.

[@myrnaleon8464]

Thank you, Megyn, for featuring Bishop Baron in your show. I learned a lot from just this one episode about our Catholic religion. 😊❤❤❤

[@EricSouthgate-c6d]

We don’t need more religion we need more JESUS CHRIST ❤

[@AjaxNixon]

If you want Jesus more he is physically present

[@Will-ge7ri]

Jesus founded a religion. Come meet the body of Christ!

[@carolinenorman6141]

Exactly

[@EricSouthgate-c6d]

The Body of Christ is not a religion sorry it is a relationship with Jesus Christ

[@goofygrandlouis6296]

OK but don't forget about Mary, Mr. Protestant. Chosen amongst millions, good wife, good mother. Solid role-model. In fact the kind of role-model some blue-haired loonies would precisely need in the US ! Is there a link, regarding US female decadence ?

[@victhrulit]

What a wonderful episode. As an evangelical Christian, but true respect for the Bishop.

[@vickycorey8195]

Amen

[@maurgrace9525]

I grew up in the Catholic faith but something was missing as I neared my 20's. I found what was missing-I needed to know more about Jesus so I started reading the Bible. In the Old Testament, you will find many rules but in the New Testament, you will find grace through Jesus. Megyn, you brought up several good questions and the Bishop had good answers but nothing can replace reading the Bible for yourself. Make sure any church you attend has a Biblical foundation with nothing added because "Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday, today and forever." Hebrews 13:8 🙏 Praying for you.

[@loganleroy8622]

It’s interesting you say that. What’s funny is that once I truly read the Bible you begin to realize that everything the Catholic Church does is scripture being played out in front of you, whether it be literally or symbolically. In fact it was reading the Bible that demonstrated how Catholicism was the fullest expression of Christianity even if many Catholics around me in the pews were never properly taught these things and so they took them for granted. That realization led me to convert

[@JeremySeanA]

This. As a non-denominational Christian I have a big problem with the gift shop aspect of the Catholic Church. Praying to saints or to Mary and selling “holy” water seems so backwards. Jesus is the only way to God. Also the handling of the sexual abuse cases revealed that the Catholic Church will put their own survival over the people they are supposed to be serving.

[@loganleroy8622]

@@JeremySeanA That's a fundamental misunderstanding of what Catholics mean when they say "pray to the saints". And if you're a non-denominational Christian surely you should recognize all of the books, sermons, music, devotionals, etc for sale in the lobby of those kinds of churches.

[@JeremySeanA]

@@loganleroy8622 I totally understand having resources for sale. It’s the other stuff that I find is wrong. Again water that has been “blessed” is what I’m referring to. Also charms and mementos of each Saint.

[@loganleroy8622]

@@JeremySeanA You seem to be suggesting that you don't think the water is actually blessed. Charms and mementos of each saint aren't that weird either. I get that it's confusing at first, I started as a non-denominational Christian myself, but as I kept investigating Catholicism, I began to realize that all of the traditions have a very logical basis for why they exist.

[@texasitf]

May God bless Bishop Barron

[@vincentkeith5259]

Bishop Barron (Father Barron at the time) and his 'Catholicism' DVDs were what led me to become a Catholic.

[@crystalholland4423]

He's a great messenger for God. Pray. ❤

[@MrSoulauctioneer]

your Dr is right, you don't need Priests telling you your sins are forgiven, Jesus did that on a Friday long ago.

[@loganleroy8622]

I think you may have a misunderstanding of what Catholicism teaches.

[@lws08141]

I went through the same process five years ago and it was not fun. You an do it. i know just how you feel.

[@hollyeggert9426]

I am a married Catholic woman who converted with my husband from Episcopalan to Roman Catholic in our 60's. For me what convinced me was reason and the reason was the apostolic succession, created by Jesus at the last supper. Look into that as you are exploring your faith. God bless you❤

[@franceshaypenny8481]

Apostolic succession is an invention of the false church of Romanism. It is so they can claim authority over all, and its a lie, just like Purgatory, etc.

[@juicyjules7409]

Like Methodist n Calvary gud church's too 😇🙏💕

[@lynnedavance5833]

Dearest Megyn, Please read John ch. 3 The troubled religious leader came to Jesus and asked “How can I be saved?” Jesus “You must be born again” “How?” We have a birth into the naural life. We also we need a spiritual birth We are spiritually dead because we inherited Adam’s sin nature. We are born again spritually by acknowledging our sin, repenting of it and asking Jesus to forgive us for it, turn around and follow Jesus (who said later in “I am the way the truth and the life. No man comes to the Father but by me”) John3:16,17 capitulate that message. Good works don’t get you into heaven but at the moment you repent the Holy Spirit will enter you and birth you into everlasting life and into the family of God’s abdopted children and joint heirs with Christ! Because the love of God in our hearts we desire to like Jesus and follow our God given calling and giftings out of deep gratitude, because we are now saved! (Not to get saved) “By grace we are saved , not of works lost any man should boast!”

[@CarmenHargis]

Megyn, We should hold the marriage covenant seriously, but we don’t believe you must document and get your forgiveness or excuse or whatever from a church or people of the church. It’s between you and the Lord to get that forgiveness. He is the only one we need to please and not man. I’m Protestant (actually Assembly of God Pentecost), and we may go to our Pastor for counseling and spiritual leadership, but ultimately, we go directly to the Lord for forgiveness and absolution of sins. Only Christ can give that. Man cannot!!!! It doesn’t matter who they are. Paul instructs us… ”Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.“ ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭16‬ ‭KJV‬‬ I’m thinking that the Holy Spirit is directing you to only Christ Himself and not to man or any church. Church and that ministry can be great but when it comes to intimacies in our lives, we need to draw the line and only go to Christ for such things. Go with that directing!! You can pray directly to God for forgiveness or for anything you need!

[@WyomingGal64]

I'm not Catholic but I have every gift I need because I have Jesus.

[@rosiegirl2485]

Except for His Church, the Sacraments, and most importantly... The most Holy Eucharist! 🙏

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

Yes. I understand. I was raised in a Catholic family. Knowing Christ in a personal way assumes the process of acknowledging ourselves as sinners, asking for forgiveness, asking Christ into our lives, is what brings salvation. I am not anti-Catholic. However, they’ve got it wrong in terms of needing the Church as a mediator between us and Christ. If the priest-child predator epidemic happened in any non Catholic Church, that church would have closed down. Non Catholics can attend any group of believers. Obviously, there are central beliefs that comprise orthodoxy. Think about the Apostles creed. Happy Easter.

[@malice836]

Except for the Catholic Church is still around which speaks to the Holy Spirit. Flawed humans beings have tainted the church but as Jesus said to Peter. Matthew 16:18 “ And I say to thee: Thou art Peter;and up on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” You are right , all other denominations would not withstand what the Catholic Church has.

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

@@malice836 Christians are people who have the Holy Spirit in them. Those are the true Christians. The Catholic Church stresses their organization. Priests as mediators. Sacraments and other things that are not biblically required. Catholic doctrine ties the believer to the organization. Hence why so many stayed through all of the kid diddling. The church is the gathering of the people. The true bride of Christ. Not any denomination. Non Catholics are free to move away from that kind of corruption. Their salvation is not based on the organization or real estate that they worship in. Where 2 or more are gathered in His name, He is in our midst. Again, I am not Anti-Catholic. I occasionally attend with my believing Catholic friends, but am not held to their doctrines. And neither are the majority of Christians worldwide.

[@Lerian_V]

@@jamesdellaneve9005 As the saying goes, "Strong Protestants become Catholic, weak Catholics become Protestant." There's a reason a lot of Protestant biblical scholars and pastors are becoming Catholic, while Catholics who didn't really know their faith become Protestants.

[@benjamindemornay1444]

For the border( fentanyl crime etc) the security in Europe, law and order No tyranny of wokism We are waiting for the President Trump of course

[@sandyj556]

Too many young people are turning from faith Because there's too many churches that's not preaching the word of God.

[@Sequr2289]

Exactly, the bible warns they will be many false prophets. Many are centered on organized religion going in so many directions and away from scriptures. 😂Lol

[@crystalholland4423]

I disagree, its not the churches, its the culture.

[@Sequr2289]

Social life customs and cultural characteristics vary among ppl. There's a subculture that exist lends itself to do whatever you want, finding crazy things to do for excitement, wild ratchet behavior, not dressing modestly, men dressing like women and women dressing like men, cussing, gossiping about others, etc, etc. The churches also failed and miserably away from God and not preaching about wrongdoing and wickedness. Like divorce and remarry, shacking up not married, babies out of wedlock, stealing, rape, murder, assault, suicide, child abuse, etc, etc. 😂😂Lol

[@realestatetour1245]

Megyn, my heart is going out to you and your struggle. I pray you have a holy Catholic friend who can walk with you. If not, I’m here for you as a reformed cradle Catholic who had a profound conversion. I have a very “colorful” past and have been through it. And we’re the same age. LOL Praying for your perseverance and for a holy Catholic friend!!

[@karenreed8905]

Please read the Bible. Your instincts are right-- you don't need a person to be the mediator between you the Father. That's what Jesus did for us, and you can read God's actual words, actual thoughts for you. Read all about the church that Jesus built in the New Testament. Compare what you read to what your worship is/has been and what your church practices. Praying for your search for Truth-- it's really there!

[@michy2630]

As a jewish woman, I loved this episode. So different and refreshing. I loved hearing the Bishop' pearls of wisdom. It was so similar to listening to my favorite Rabbi. Terrific show and Happy Easter Megyn

[@katherineb.3140]

Passover is coming up soon. May you and your loved ones have a Happy Passover !

[@kimberlyborges2866]

Rabbah means Father, & "There is only 1 Father, & that is God."

[@michy2630]

@@kimberlyborges2866 I said Rabbi not Rabbah. Idk what language Rabbah is

[@cindyhunnicutt]

Megyn, you are such a precious woman who is clearly being drawn to a personal relationship with the Lord. The achy, empty, questioning feeling you are experiencing about others standing between you and that relationship is simply due to a man-made construct housed in religion. I can tell you love the tradition of the Catholic Church- and understandable since you were raised as a child with that practice. I am so glad you enjoy your local church and pastor. HOWEVER...the voice of God is drawing you to him through the discomfort you are experiencing. God is waiting for you to talk to him about this- not in a formal, memorized prayer- but just your own thoughts and questions. He knows you and He loves you and He is waiting for you to turn to him (not to religion!) I would love to write pages to you, but I will leave you with one Scripture Psalm 34:15 The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right; his ears are open to their cries for help. That's you!

[@ST-ov8cm]

Why did Jesus bother to tell us in Matthew 16 that he came to establish his Church. Shouldn’t we follow him?

[@nowayjreyes7585]

I will pray for you Megyn as you progress through your process of annulment. It’s not unfamiliar in my family. Stay with it. Trust in God’s timing. ✝️

[@AnnaKhait7]

I appreciate you having on a priest, to discuss Jesus and the gospel, and the resurrection. I would like to add something that the priest did not mention, which is the importance of reading the Bible. You can’t be a Christian, or a Catholic, or a follower of Christ, if we don’t know him - His word tells us about who HE is and what He said. It’s crucial and transformative!

[@hollyeggert9426]

So true. Bishop Barron was not introduced with a full explanation of his ministry. In addition to being the bishop of Winona-Rochester he started the Word on Fire ministries which have produced several bibles NRSV. His grasp of Scripture, his homilies and his commentary are superb. I have not yet found or read a Bible that is as interesting!

[@ginathomas3102]

Megyn, though men may guide you as you want to repent of previous sins, it's your relationship with God thru Jesus that you're forgiven for all your sins. You are complete in Jesus. God does not need men to rule over you in your forgiveness. That's the Holy Spirit's job. Be like the Berean's and take everything back to God's Word.

[@ST-ov8cm]

In your opinion why did Jesus go through the trouble to tell his apostles that he was giving them the power to forgive men’s sins?

[@juliejenkins3572]

Churches are not doing favors to tell people God excepts anything you want to do. God can not be in the presence of sin. We need to work toward being able to dwell with him one day.❤❤❤❤

[@criticalmass5402]

Megyn just got to the place where she's realised that the construct of the Roman Catholic church stands between her & God. I'm glad she's uncomfortable about it. The only intermediary between the Father & man is Christ the Saviour. The R.C. church interjects itself between the two & demands loyalty & obedience to the church over Christ. Submission is not optional. In no place in scripture is this 'system' taught or any of the ceremonies & laws laid down by the R.C. church authenticated. I hope Megyn stays uncomfortable until she finds her way to Biblical Christianity. Read your Bible for starters Megyn, not the R.C version, try the King James.

[@nicolasrichard3737]

The biggest sin is the church itself and the ones representing it,that my experience living in Ireland for 30 years.

[@johnbrown4568]

I joined a non-denominational 100% Bible based Evangelical Church several years ago and I thank Martin Luther several times a month for establishing Protestantism. God's blessings to all my fellow humans.

[@11antun]

Blassed Eastern! May Our lord Jesus Christ have mercy on us and on Martin Luther!

[@julieelizabeth4856]

"Bible alone" was unheard of before the invention of the printing press. Most of the population was illiterate too. If Christianity had been "book only" from the beginning, it wouldn't have lasted long. Handwritten books were hard to come by, and would have been of no use to most people because they couldn't read anyway, much less understand the complex texts. Yeah thank Martin Luther for beginning the major splintering of Christianity into thousands of pieces with everyone coming up with their own "truth." Sounds like relativism.

[@kimberlyborges2866]

Be careful talking to the dead. Jesus was the only 1 who was crucified, buried, & rose again, & is alive & well.

[@11antun]

@@kimberlyborges2866 Jesus tslked to Mose and Elia Mt 17,3

[@billmartin3561]

You are following a man (Luther) instead of the Church that Jesus established.

[@rosemaryalles6043]

Happy Easter! ❤

[@beverlyst.lawrence3739]

Megan, I can't take credit for this thought but after I read it it really resonated. There are many following Christ close enough to see him but few close enough to be changed by Him! Thank you for this Easter message. So many good points made.the bishop was right, only God through Christ can satisfy the heart!

[@pamelagriffiths5248]

I’m going to be praying for you Megan. I sense your faith journey is heavy with social anxiety ❤Complete the annulment paperwork to. Trust in Jesus.

[@sharoncampbell6999]

Hey girlie; Megyn, do trust the process. Our God has awesome(ness) in store for your family along with you, Dear heart 😊

[@olivialouise3148]

Easter is related to when Passover is .

[@franceshaypenny8481]

Catholicism is not biblical Christianity. {Solus Christus}

[@MB-rl1vw]

Meghan, please invite onto your show. Pastor Jack Hibbs from Calvary Chapel Chino Hills Cali. He was just criticized for opening prayer at the White House where he says Father and the name of Jesus Christ. Ask him the marriage question also. You will be amazed at his answer. God bless

[@fryingupasadcusine]

Yes Jack Hibbs.

[@carolanner453]

Thank you for this wonderful conversation. God bless!

[@meggy8868]

Megyn a good introspective. Begin to read the Bible and judge for yourself if the Catholic Church lines up with it.

[@VDH1953]

The Catholic Church was founded by our Lord when he was personally present on the earth. The Catholic Church predates the Bible. The Catholic Church compiled the Bible, deciding which scriptures were included as canon. No one living today would ever have heard the Holy Name of Jesus were it not for the Catholic Church which he founded.

[@donnarosewarn1125]

Megyn in Christianity it is just you and Jesus. He is who bridges the gap between you and God.

[@arlisscooney5382]

Ps It’s a relationship with Jesus. Not a Church membership. Talk to Jesus about your needs. Listen to that still small voice of Jesus as He talks to you. Remember, Jesus is alive. He promised to never leave you. Don’t leave Him. He loves you so very much.

[@ST-ov8cm]

Then why, in Matthew 16, did Jesus tell us that he came to establish his Church. Shouldn’t we follow him?

[@faithkrichel3485]

@@ST-ov8cmwe are the church

[@ST-ov8cm]

@@faithkrichel3485 That’s not how the apostles taught the first Christians. You’ve been lied to

[@marvinkoenig-tb2nq]

Make America GODLY again MAGA

[@marielaganas3398]

I’m Greek Orthodox Christian from Toronto Canada. We experienced long lockdown during Covd. Which resulted closer family bonds and higher volume of all ages in our Churches.

[@suzanneferrellauthor]

Growing up Baptist, I never learned anything other than a direct relationship between you and God. Confession is done to Him and salvation comes from His Son dying on the cross and shedding His blood to cleanse us of our sins. God provided that for us. No other person, priest or pastor is necessary. Having my Catholic friends talk about priests and saints confused me. (Oh and good for you running out of that church...totally not biblical.)

[@MargaretLaCosta]

Confession is sacramental

[@limeOjello]

Please educate yourself on the Catholic religion before trying to argue with us about it. Trent Horn is a great resource.

[@mariankay6482]

​@@MargaretLaCostaScripture does not say we should confess to a priest. Jesus paid it all. There is nothing more that we can do, lest any man should boast. No man can absolve us of sins that Jesus took care of. He is our Mediator to God. He made the way for us to have a personal relationship with God the Father by the power of the Holy Spirit. And, He never left any man in charge of His church. It's His! He can handle it. He doesn't need a pope, who's ideas change, to rule over His people. God doesn't change, period. He says so in His Word. Not to mention the scripture that says "Call no man father".

[@murica8]

​@@limeOjelloI was raised and confirmed in the Catholic church. I am now a Baptist. I made that change for a very good reason. You should really research this more.

[@MargaretLaCosta]

@@mariankay6482 Sounds like either you aren't Catholic or don't understand the form and matter of sacramental grace. There are many things not found in Scripture, not the least of the word "bible". Does that mean it's not important to our spiritual life?

[@MD-yb5rr]

Wonderful program today. Thank you.

[@laura-wy8rk]

1 Timothy 2:5 KJV - Megyn- no man is needed between us and our savior. Ever. Everything is between you and God.

[@paulmualdeave5063]

Catholicism agrees. You do not understand our belief. Go by our definition, not what a critic says about our beliefs. Protestants love making strawman arguments that have no basis in reality to our actual beliefs. We can easily do it to you. Jesus says cut out your eyes. Have you done so? The Bible has slaves. Where are your slaves?

[@caroljohnson5681]

Thank you for this special show on Good Friday with Bishop Barron. The annulment process stirs up a lot of questions and faith issues. Bishop gave us all much to think about and why the covenant of marriage is important to our faith. God Bless you and your family especially during Holy Week Amen

[@form76]

Thanks Megyn for having Bishop Barron ,God Bless ✝️❤️

[@imjustsosweet4184]

God bless you Megyn. Thank you for sharing your heart so openly.

[@ccbonilla2]

5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time. (1 Timothy 2:5, ESV)

[@Chris-mc2qz]

When Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins the veil was torn top to bottom which separated us from God in the holiest of holys. Don't need the priest for confession because we now have direct access through Jesus christ. Satan was masterful un his deception creating the false religion of catholicism, playing into the pridefulness of man and creating their hierarchy and all their self-righteous practices and falsities with the pope being the sole interpreter of the Holy Bible, removing the role of the Holy Spirit working in our lives through a true saving faith in Jesus Christ..pray to God to open your eyes to His truth and HE will and will turn your hearts away from catholism and to a saving faith in Jesus Christ.May God open your eyes and bless you!

[@Red-yx5yo]

Wow I have to agree with the comment below mine. This discussion is about religion NOT a relationship with Christ. I was born and raised Catholic and left many years ago on my journey. Search Christ and you will find him or maybe more accurate he will come into your life if you ask him.

[@DeboraSpeight]

Appropriate and helpful topic on Good Friday! I was also raised and a current practicing Catholic, but sometimes question the teachings. Bishop Barron is wonderful ❤

[@olivialouise3148]

You should try Lutheran or Reformed. You need a church that teaches the Gospel but also grace and not works. Read the Bible starting from the very beginning to the end. I spent six months reading the Bible and it became so clear to me that it’s about what God does and has nothing to do with anything we can ever do. Paul said our works are like filthy rags.

[@rossmandell8304]

One musician who heavily influenced Bob Dylan during his "explicitly Christian period" of the late '70s-'80 was Keith Green.Keith Green lived in an on-fire evangelical fast lane with incredible singing, preaching and piano playing in free concerts where only an (optional) offering was taken. Dylan played harmonica on Green's song "If You Love The Lord" on Green's "So You Wanna Go Back To Egypt" album from 1980. The evangelical community was heartbroken when Green passed away with two of his children in a plane crash in 1982. The plane failed to complete a take off from an airstrip on his East Texas ministry property.

[@nattyyonks]

Yes! His music and autobiography were so influential in my faith growing up

[@bilivitez6022]

Hi from 'Down Under' Australia 🇦🇺

[@FelicisFelix]

God bless you Megyn. I commend you for being so vulnerable and honest about your struggles with the faith and your particular situation. As a 30 year old Catholic man, I will be praying for you and your family. God will never abandon you.

[@JanetClough-dy5kd]

JESUS IS COMING.

[@stjoelawyer]

Megan Kelly, one of your best shows I’ve ever listened to. I love his excellently Bishop Robert Barron , he is a truly holy and gifted man. I could see by your own facial expressions that his expressions of his faith gave you a boost to your Catholic faith, which, in the very beginning of the podcast, in my opinion, you needed. I feel that this was not only good for you, but also good for all of your listeners. Catholic, Christian or Jewish.

[@anemargretta]

Megan, God is so loving and forgiving. We are the ones who become so self-righteous and unforgiving. I think of what Jesus said in Matthew 23:37. He talks of the sins of the Jewish people, (and of us, we are no different), and how He wanted to gather them under His wings as a mother hen does her chicks. So loving, so protective, so forgiving. But they would not. That image melts me. I can only just say, 'Thank you, Jesus for dying in my place at Calvary, so I can have a close relationship with You.'

[@foghornleghorn2445]

It's the young people between 20 and 30 that I can't understand these days. They are the kids of Gen X'ers. I'm Gen X and I don't remember young people being so unhinged and offended at everything. I'll tell you for sure we were not raised or treated like they are.

[@jpg_sig10]

Megyn, you should consult with a Catholic Canon Lawyer. My parents were married (they had a courthouse wedding) for over 20 years before my father was finally able to obtain an annulment of his first marriage. A Catholic priest canon lawyer handled the matter for my father in relatively short order. Prior to finding this priest, my father had been working with three different Roman Catholic parish priest pastors, unsuccessfully, from 1961 until 1982. My parents were finally married in the Catholic Church in the summer of 1982, by the same priest who finally got my father's annulment. My older sister, younger brother, and I attended their Catholic Church marriage service. Best regards to you. Happy Easter!

[@donaldmartens5617]

Well there's 3 ways you can deal with the first marriage thing. 1. You get yourself a ram, turn to Exodus 29:13 for instruction on what to do with the fat of the entrails, liver and kidneys. 2. Get the annulment which is similar to step one. 3. Lay it at the feet of Jesus whose blood covered step one.

[@Richelle-v7b]

Megyn, first of all this is my first time commenting here...and I want to Thank you for inviting Bishop Barron... Thanks too that you have touched my heart and resonated into my heart when you shared your annulment issue and your vulnerable side to the Bishop...This whole episode has Opened my Heart to welcome the Promptings of the Holy Spirit and let Him work in me as I continue to respond to His invitation to put Christ back into my Life and make and proclaim Christ is King...

[@dekdeknav9366]

God bless us all!

[@sandder7290]

If they are turning from faith to woke. What faith did they have? Once you belong to Jesus nobody can snatch you out of his hand.

[@christinetapanes7398]

Oh Megyn, I wish I could sit down with you and share my non-catholic Christian faith and beliefs with you.

[@jenniferrobertsrealestate]

Megyn- What does the Bible say about how your relationship with God should look? Put it in its simplest form. No where in the Bible does it say that you have to confess to your pastor, get your marriage annulled, or perform “rituals”. What if you live remote and don’t have a priest to be able to do this? Are you not saved or welcomed by your Lord? I don’t think so. Why does the Catholic Church’s rituals supersede what the Bible says? What gives them that authority? We are to pray continuously working out our salvation with God (not man). There are many conservative churches out there. I’m sorry you went to one that does not follow God’s word. I press you to continue to reflect on your faith and relationship with your Maker. I don’t believe God intended for our relationship and our salvation, to be difficult and based on our works. Keep praying about this. God will reveal all things to you!

[@calturfsupply4389]

Hi Megyn...I'm Italian, generations of Catholics back to the 1600's in the village of Accettura. In my later years I studied scripture with PHD's and theologians, and realized many things from these years. The most profound thing being that organized religion has affected many people in many ways. We can only go as far as we are taught or "want to believe". But we Christians all love God and our Lord Jesus Christ who paid the ultimate price so we may be cleansed. So here is your parting scripture..."Therefore you shall have no guilt or condemnation". You are okay in God's book, we all love you Megyn!

[@carolinenorman6141]

Romans chpt 8 but read 7 just prior bless you 🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🌹

[@laura-wy8rk]

We don’t need the good, the beautiful and true- the Bible says to go and tell them- tell them what Christ did for you and for them. They will come. No pomp and circumstance- God doesn’t need pretty things to bring people in. It’s in His word how to bring them in- so much simpler than “all this”. It’s what makes it hard to accept. Mark 16:15 Scripture has all the answers.

[@lindaross153]

Megyn, thank you for your vulnerability. God loves and accepts you. Jesus took the punishment for our sin and made that sacrifice so we could be brought into full fellowship with Him. I’m not Catholic, but I am a believer in Jesus. Not too long ago, I had to resolve my feelings about my own divorce and later remarriage. I had to really receive the forgiveness of my sin in the failure of amy first marriage. I had to accept without defensiveness that my imperfection brought about that failure (my ex-husband had his own sin and failure to own, too). I didn’t have to go through a formal process with my church in order for my second marriage to happen in the church, but my own conscience demanded it of me. Your faith tradition requires it of you, but once you go through the process of really coming to terms with that on a spiritual level, you will feel a true shift in your spirit. I pray that you will feel a fuller and deeper connection with God and an overwhelming sense of God’s immense love for and approval of you.

[@shellyroper6910]

Every church is different. Catholic church is a high ritual type church, and then it steps down from there with other churches. I go to a nondenominational church, and they are Bible based preaching as in reading from the bible all through the sermon. The Catholic Church has an awful lot of middleman positions. I don't really understand or get why they are needed. It is like a big business with lots of different level managers. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@maxcauson1323]

Love to hear a Protestant pastor respond to your questions Megyn.

[@julieelizabeth4856]

They would all give different answers because they all have their own interpretations of the truth.

[@billmartin3561]

Strangely, Protestants seem to have no problem with divorce, while Jesus explicitly teaches against it in scripture (Matthew 19).

[@faithkrichel3485]

@@billmartin3561domestic violence isn’t a good reason to stay married.

[@kkdoc7864]

I am a cradle catholic, but finally learned the truth when I started reading the Bible. The RCC has a few things right, but are terribly wrong about deifying his human mother, with the mass as if Christ’s sacrifice was insufficient. TheRCC has made up a bunch of rules suggesting if you follow them, it will name you holier or closer to God. The priesthood is not biblical either if you just read the verses about all Christians are a royal priesthood, and the veil to the Holy of Holies was torn open showing we no longer needed ANYONE to be a mediator Ie. no high priests anymore. And actually thinking a human being can call Almighty Gods from his throne into a pice of bread is heretical. Please read truth.

[@pattigillette8810]

I love Bishop Barron and you, Megyn!!! Thank you❤ Easter Blessings to you and your family ❤

[@arlenedavies7988]

Don't stay with any church that doesn't preach the word of God. Jesus wasn't murdered , he layed down his life of his own accord, Read John 10 verse 18 - "No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father"

[@florapost]

Thanks for discussing this important topic. Christianity is based on the teachings of our Christian Bible. Too many of the mainstream churches today adhere to what is trending in the world, rather than maintaining the teachings of Christ.

[@nattyyonks]

Megyn, we go straight to God through Jesus. He is the only man we need to go through to get to the Father. Mark 15:38- the temple curtain tore in two as Jesus died. We no longer need to go through a priest! Jesus is our high priest!

[@mariankay6482]

Exactly! That's why she is struggling with filling out forms in order for some person to "absolve her of the divorce. Jesus said for us to come to Him when we are burdened. I could never go to a church that told me they were the only ones that could tell me whether I was going to be forgivien when Jesus paid it all and did it all in the cross and then rose from the grave 3 days later because death has not power over God and no power over us. Jesus forgave every sin on the cross. We appropriate that when we accept Him as our Savior and Lord. He was not surprised that, in this case, Megyn got divorced. He knew it when He did for her. Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Thank Him for forgiveness of your sin (past present and future) and drive on!

[@julieelizabeth4856]

@@mariankay6482 So many people believing they can do as they please with no repercussions because someone else already paid the price, is the reason our society is going downhill, fast.

[@kimberlyborges2866]

Amen. The only thing that Catholics got right is to "Cionfess your sins 1 to another, that you may be healed."

[@kimberlyborges2866]

We hv an advocate with the Father through Jesus Christ!"

[@mariankay6482]

@@julieelizabeth4856 No, it's what held our society together all these years and now, ppl have turned their backs to God. They wanted nothing to do with This ideals. They are all right in their own eyes. Paul addressed your comment in scripture. Look for it. He says what then, should we all sin because of what Jesus did? No, because of His great love for us and all He did, we should long to be more like Him. It's not any excuse to sin. It's the only reason to choose not to!

[@7fisherman7]

God bless you Megyn for so humbly asking counsel! It makes me appreciate you much more! Thank you for baring your heart!

[@jimfesta8981]

As a Catholic I never felt comfortable going to confession. In my youth I didn't think I was that much of a sinner, so I remember making up sins to confess because I believed I had to be in the confessional a certain amount of time.

[@loganleroy8622]

That seems like improper catechesis

[@DAVEJJR]

Megyn, thank you so much for this wonderful discussion! I’m a Catholic who truly believes and loves God, Jesus and our heavenly mother. I don’t attend church and haven’t confessed my sins in year’s. I’m a sinner, and I ask God on a daily basis to forgive my sins and soften my bitter heart. I’m the son of a beloved Portuguese born mother who with my American born father showed us the love of Jesus. A love that I can never let go or want to…. God bless you!!!

[@paulacollins5773]

Come back to Mass. We are missing you as part of the body of Christ.

[@MrSoulauctioneer]

I am a sinner, I am no more than a body of dust and water that serves as a vessel for my spirit. I am not worthy of anything, least of all God's grace and mercy. Proverbs tells us that wisdom begins with fear of the Lord. He is everything, I am nothing. I don't need to know anything more than that except for two things. For God so loved the world that he sent his one and only son to bring His light to the world, and, For while we were yet sinners, God showed His love for us by sending his Son to die for us. Sidenote: I read something once about 1st century Christian writers that claimed they didnt do Christmas, that people were honored more on the anniversary of their death. I'm not really one to talk because I have a difficult time finding a local church home because I refuse to attend a christmas celebrating church, I believe Holy Week should be based on PASSOVER. Remember, the Last Supper was the Passover feast. That is why they were in Jerusalem. The youth are leaving the Catholic Church because priests raped children and their parents didn't demand the Clerics clean house and continued to support the '''Church" financially. I can't look at a man with a collar without wondering if he was involved or knew and covered it up. As Christians, our demand for accountability must start with ourselves, especially the clergy, Scriptures tell us they HAVE to be held to a higher standard. Sorry if I sound judgey, but I judge myself as harshly, don't forget the judgement and the wrath we deserve, and then bathe in the joy of knowing God's grace and mercy through His Son's persecution and sacrifice.

[@Sequr2289]

Wonderful. The word of God is written for our learning and for our sanctification to be holy men and women to save our souls and make the first resurrection. The fear of God has pretty much have left most churches. The scriptures warns there will be many false prophets includes women preachers in the pulpit. Difficult to find a preacher who is annointed and appointed by God that preaches the scriptures in the bible without deviation, without adding, no philosophy, no theology, nor prosperity for loot, etc. Just saying. 😂😂Lol