Catholicism Unwrapped

Catholicism Unwrapped

Hosted by Fr. Andy Beerman and Fr. Andy Vogel, Catholicism Unwrapped discusses all things Catholic. Topics ranging from scripture and prayer habits, to what the Church teaches and why, and will include many interesting and fun facts about being Catholic!

Episodes

April 22, 2025 33 mins

Catholics and Orthodox Christians recite nearly the same Creed… except for one key line: “and the Son.” In this episode, the Fathers Andy respond to questions from Catholic high school students, starting with who goes to heaven, and ending with what that tiny difference in the Creed actually means. Along the way, we talk about the Holy Spirit’s role in the Trinity and how He reveals the meaning of divine love, leading us into Theol...

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This week we are addressing more questions brought to us by the Junior and Senior students of Pacelli High School. On the docket today:

  • What is a Jubilee, and why has the Pope declared 2025 as one?
  • Are Tattoos Evil?

Stick around to hear the answers as we unwrap it all!

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March 25, 2025 34 mins

How can we put faith in a human institution??

Shoutout to the students of Pacelli High School for the questions!

 

References:

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain

Episode 27 - Papal Infallibility

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March 11, 2025 33 mins

Finishing up our FAQ section on Annulments this week. Were your questions answered???

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February 25, 2025 27 mins

What's the difference between Divorce and Annulments? Does the Church allow for separation and divorce? Is divorce a sin? Is our current culture even capable of a valid marriage? Who decides whether or not someone can qualify for an annulment? Do you have to be officially divorced to get an annulment? How long does the process take? How much does it cost? We're covering allll these questions in this week's episode! 

 

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January 28, 2025 24 mins

In this episode, we're answering the question "What is Annulment?". Learn where the teachings on annulment come from in the Bible, why Moses made "divorce" lawful, and what it means to be married. Join us for all this and more in Annulment pt. 1!

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Ever wonder the proper way to hold your hands during the Our Father? Palms up or out? Should I hold my neighbor's hand?  Maybe I should just fold my hands? The Fathers Andy are here to answer all your questions and more!

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December 31, 2024 29 mins

What is Anointing of the Sick? When should it be used? How does it relate to Viaticum and what is Last Rights? Tune in to find out!

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December 17, 2024 28 mins

Addressing the movie, the reality, and all you need to know about Cardinals and electing a Pope.

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December 3, 2024 44 mins

This week we're talking about the "secret prayers" said by the priest during Mass! 

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November 19, 2024 27 mins

What defines Sin? Discover the answers with Fr. Andy the Greater and Fr. Andy the Lesser in this episode of Catholicism Unwrapped.

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November 5, 2024 30 mins

In this episode we're talking about levels of Papal authority and whether, or not, everything the Pope says is infallible. Don't miss out!

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October 22, 2024 35 mins

In this episode we’re diving into Fr. Vogel’s vocation story. How he embraced Catholicism by having to defend it, and how the Lord ultimately called him to the priesthood through other people.

 

By His Mercy 3: Take Up Your Cross by Tricia Walz: https://a.co/d/dH4sSGK

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October 8, 2024 29 mins

In this episode we're hearing from Father Andy Beerman on how the Lord moved him to enter seminary and ultimately to become His priest. 

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September 24, 2024 44 mins

**DISCLAIMER** These are educated conversations, in which we grapple with what what we do AND do not know. What the Church HAS told us, and some ideas of clarification on what the Church MIGHT mean by some statements which they have left up to interpretation. WE WILL NEVER tell anyone which candidate to vote for, but highly encourage you to look into the resources provided by the USCCB (listed below) and to bring your own thoughts ...

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September 10, 2024 29 mins

In this episode we BEGIN the conversation with Isaac Landsteiner, Director of Parish Social Ministry at Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota. This is the first of a two part series on how to be more informed and understanding the main topics that we, as Catholics, MUST take into consideration as we head to the polls. Buckle up, we've got a lot to cover!

 

Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship document: https://www.usccb....

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August 27, 2024 36 mins

This week we're talking about the Society of St. Pius the 10th... What caused the split? Are their Masses valid? Are they in communion with Rome? All your questions will be answered here!

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August 13, 2024 32 mins

The 4th and final episode of the Gender Dysphoria mini series, where we discuss the final chapters of Jason Evert's book "Male, Female, Other?". 

See below for links to the resources mentioned in this episode.

 

Male, Female, Other? by Jason Evert: https://www.amazon.com/Male-Female-Other-Catholic-Understanding-ebook/dp/B0BNT18P9M

Jason Evert's talk at the National Eucharistic Congress (Jason's talk starts at 00:36:00): https://www...

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July 30, 2024 40 mins

One week late, but we're here!!

Third Episode in our series on Gender Dysphoria. Follow along as we discuss the book "Male, Female, Other?" by Jason Evert (Topic starts around 7 minutes)

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July 9, 2024 22 mins
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