Heaven, Hell, and the Path to Eternity

This is both dated, and current. It's from a Substack Live session I hosted back in April, but I never got around to making it available on-demand. In this episode I discuss the theology behind Heaven, Hell, and the Catholic teachings regarding who goes where based on an essay I published in April, titled "Heaven, Hell, and My Prescription for What We Should Be Focused on" here on Substack.

We'll explore the concepts of mercy, justice, and the importance of staying true to Church teachings. I'll share personal anecdotes, and outline the essentials for salvation—baptism and belief in Jesus Christ. I also tackle complex questions surrounding unbaptized souls, the impact of good works, and the nuanced theology that makes Catholicism both rich and challenging. Are nice people guaranteed a place in Heaven? Let's find out!
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Chapters and Links below

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Chapters:

• 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

• 00:19 Discussion on Heaven, Hell, and Catholic Teachings

• 03:23 The Importance of Baptism and Good Works

• 07:07 Why Good Works?

• 08:44 So Who Goes to Hell?

• 09:36 Baptism by Desire , and Limbo

• 12:34 Why Sacraments are Necessary

• 14:10 The Complexity of the Theology

• 14:10 The Salvation of Those We Care About

• 16:48 Who Goes to Heaven?

• 24:24 Living a Life of True Belief

• 26:07 Excercises