| S03 E10 | This week on the Thinking Faith Catholic Podcast, Deacon Eric Gurash and Dr. Brett Salkeld respond to more thoughtful questions from the St. Jerome’s Youth Group in Hyattsville, Maryland.
Together, they explore some of the most profound mysteries of Christian faith — free will, sin, and God’s purpose for humanity. Why would God create people knowing they would sin? How essential is free will to genuine love and faith? What does redemption reveal about the worth of every human being?
Drawing from theology, personal experience, and pastoral ministry, Deacon Eric and Dr. Brett reflect on how young people can grow in faith through both questions and community.
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04:29 Podcast Questions
07:31 The Story of Mary and Joseph
10:21 Moral Complexities and Sin
29:35 The Silence of God in Jephthah's Story
30:45 The Goodness of Creation and Human Life
32:12 The Value of Human Existence Despite Sin
34:08 Parental Perspective on Sin and Goodness
37:22 Freedom and Authentic Love
38:32 The Role of Freedom in Human Goodness
44:36 AI and the Future of Human Good
46:09 The Inevitability of Sin and God's Response
53:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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