The Problem with "Bible Alone" and "Faith Alone" [Ep. 90]

This episode is all about the two most common objections that come up between Catholics and Protestants — Sola Scriptura and Sola Fide (Scripture Alone and Faith Alone).

We lay out why “Scripture alone” sounds straightforward until you ask the obvious follow-up questions: Who decided which books actually belong in the Bible? Why did the Church already have the faith, the liturgy, and the Eucharist long before the canon was settled? And what happens when the same text gets interpreted in completely different ways with no living authority to settle it? We point out that “Do this in memory of me” already assumes tradition and practice that go beyond the text itself.

On the salvation side, we take on the “faith alone” claim directly. We explain how baptism actually makes us new creations, how Christ lives and works in us, and why “I never knew you” is such a sobering warning. Intellectual agreement with the right facts isn’t enough if it never becomes real transformation and relationship.

We also squeezed in some World Cup banter, Zlatan quotes, celebrate someone's birthday, and play a game of "Holy Hot Takes" while we were at it.

If these two topics have ever left you with more questions than answers, this one’s worth your time.

Featuring: Fr. Christopher Somo, Abbot Ankido Sipo, Fr. Roni Schamoun

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00:00 Protestant Label

01:41 World Cup Tangent

06:07 Sola Scriptura Origins

14:41 Church and Canon

18:44 Interpretation and Authority

24:47 Sola Fide Explained

33:55 Faithfulness Not Belief

35:38 Ratzinger On Faith Alone

38:50 Saved By Love And Fruit

41:25 Birthday Cake!

42:45 Holy Hot Takes

44:57 Underrated Saints

47:03 Underrated Bible Books

48:36 Seminary Hot Takes

50:15 Viral Bible Characters

51:21 Popes With Podcasts

52:32 Prayers Not Prayed Enough

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