Episodes

In Revelation 12, John sees a “great wonder in heaven”—a “woman clothed with the sun…and upon her head a crown of twelve stars.” The Catholic interpretation assigns this image to Mary, the mother of Jesus, to help prove their claim that she is now the Queen of heaven. Is this true? Let’s subject this highly symbolic chapter to proper exegesis and see if it fits the Catholic narrative. Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org The Catholic Proj...

Several popular Christian worship songs propose that believers can breathe in the Spirit of God. A respected Charismatic pastor recently put out a video teaching greater peace can be achieved by inhaling deeply and saying, “I breathe you in Holy Spirit.” Is such an action even possible? Can our lungs contain the presence of God or does He dwell in our hearts? Is there a difference between human breath and the breath of God? Is this concept a mixed bag of biblical, far eastern, and new age belief...

On July 16, 1251, a Catholic priest named Simon Stock claimed to have a vision of Mary. At the time, he was the sixth Superior General of the Carmelite Order (a group of friars based in Cambridge, England). Supposedly, Mary presented a brown scapular to Simon (a type of religious garment) promising that whoever died wearing it would escape the fires of hell. Is there any validity to such a fantastical story? Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministri...

Jesus is called the “true light,” the “true bread,” the “true vine,” and “the true witness” in Scripture? To label something “true” implies the existence of a counterfeit that is false. What do these four unique symbols mean? Most importantly, why did Jesus warn His people, “Take heed that the light which is in you is not darkness”? (Luke 11:35) A powerful insight! Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org The Catholic Project: www.toCatholics...

Does the Statue of Liberty, that beloved icon of freedom and hope, contain occult symbols promoting false religious belief systems? If so, are they innocuous and unimportant, or proof of dark, ominous, evil influences invading our culture and contaminating our nation? You decide after listening to all the facts. Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Catholicism website: www.toCatholicswithlove.org Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshrevem...

Hindus and New Agers often greet each other with a respectful gesture of folded hands and a slight bow as they utter the word “Namaste” (pronounced Nah-ma-stay’). Many yoga classes open with participants making this affirming statement toward their teacher and each other. Is this just an ordinary greeting like “Hello” or is there a deeper, spiritual connotation? Is it acceptable for a Christian? Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Catholicism website: www.toCatholicswithlove.org ...

Jesus occupies a very prominent role in the Quran. He is mentioned 97 times in 93 verses (ayat). In Arabic, His name is Isa. It is quite intriguing to discover common concepts found in both the Quran and the Bible. However, there are also major contradictions. Discover both and decide if Chrislam (a modern attempt to mix Christianity and Islam) is even possible. Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org The Catholic Project website: http://www...

“Shalom” is the word Jews normally use to greet one another. It is an ancient biblical word with intriguing overtones of meaning that make it a powerful spiritual proclamation and even a prayer. It is a faith-filled confession that God will do numerous beneficial things in the life of the person being greeted. Wonderful revelation! Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org The Catholic Project website: http://www.toCatholicswithlove.org (Engli...

In the abbreviated Protestant form of “The Ten Commandments,” the second reads, “You shall not make for yourself a carved image.” However, that statement is omitted in the abbreviated list that Catholics use. Was this an intentional omission so that the Catholic use of statues would not be questioned? Or is there a different explanation? Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org The Catholic Project website: http://www.toCatholicswithlove.org ...

What is “mindfulness”? Is it an acceptable practice? Is it helpful? This spiritual discipline is pervading our culture, though usually, in a watered-down form. The descriptive terms may seem inviting, but this approach to spirituality is primarily based on a Buddhist worldview. Is that compatible with Christianity? Let’s dig deep and get answers. Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org The Catholic Project website: http://www.toCatholicswith...

Catholic apologists often insist, “Jesus Did Not Leave Us a Bible; He Left Us a Church.” Such assertions are intended to cancel sole dependency on the Bible as the standard of acceptable Christian doctrines, practices, and traditions. Such a claim is also intended to increase trust in church traditions and the rulings of church hierarchy, even if they are not found in the Bible. Is this view right? Is it safe? Is it pleasing to God? Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry we...

Jesus compared events surrounding His Second Coming to the biblical stories of Noah and Lot, paralleling certain important details. Do these well-known Bible characters foreshadow a pre-tribulation or post-tribulation resurrection and “catching up” of believers? Exploring the prophetic. Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org The Catholic Project website: http://www.toCatholicswithlove.org (English & Spanish) Video channel: www.YouTube.com/m...

Last day events dominate Jesus’ Mount of Olives discourse in Matthew 24. However, differences in interpretation are many. Will the church be here in this world during these climactic events? Who are “the elect” mentioned in verses 22, 24, and 31? What is the “abomination of desolation”? In this teaching, we will unveil mysteries. Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org The Catholic Project website: http://www.toCatholicswithlove.org (English...

Last day events dominate Jesus’ Mount of Olives discourse in Matthew 24. However, differences in interpretation are huge. Who are “the elect” mentioned in verses 22, 24, and 31? And surprisingly—Do believers want to be “Left Behind” or not, if the Noah metaphor is correctly deciphered? This session is intense. Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org The Catholic Project website: http://www.toCatholicswithlove.org (English & Spanish) Video ch...

Where does the word “rapture” come from? When will the “dead in Christ” rise and living believers be caught up to “meet the Lord in the air”: pre-tribulation, mid-tribulation, or post-tribulation? What three biblical words pull the veil back on this eschatological mystery—beyond all doubt? Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org The Catholic Project website: http://www.toCatholicswithlove.org (English & Spanish) Video channel: www.YouTube.co...

The great tribulation is rushing toward us like a dark, rolling, ominous storm cloud. Will the church present a strong, final stand for truth in a world full of deception or will God secretly translate His people to heaven seven years before the end of the age? Does Scripture support a pre-tribulation rapture, a post-tribulation catching away, or something different? Solid answers await. Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org The Catholic P...

World religions are notoriously based on human efforts. You must be good enough to earn the ultimate goals promised. On the contrary, Christianity is based on God’s goodness and His passion to make unworthy people worthy. It’s a calamity—because human beings like to “boast” of the effectiveness of their efforts—but Paul (a supreme example) summed it up by saying, “Where is boasting?” His answer? “It is excluded!” Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shrevemin...

One of Jesus’ most controversial statements is only seven words long—“The kingdom of God is within you." (Luke 17:20-21) Does this mean, as many yoga devotees and New Agers insist, that the Bible endorses their view of a spark of divinity residing within every human being? Or does it mean something altogether different? Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org The Catholic Project website: www.toCatholicswithlove.org Video channel: www.YouTub...

In Catholicism, an ordained priest must mediate at baptism, confession, communion, assisting the bishop at confirmation, and finally, at extreme unction (the final rites)—in order for these things to be done properly. Did Jesus institute this office and these requirements, or did a representative priesthood phase out with the changing of the covenant? Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org The Catholic Project website: www.toCatholicswithlo...

All seven feasts of the Lord in the Old Testament are prophetic of powerful New Testament realities. Passover foretells the crucifixion of the Lamb of God and the beginning of our salvation journey. Unleavened Bread speaks of Jesus’ sinlessness and our calling to be holy like Him, that we might properly represent God in this world. This teaching will take you to the next level in your walk with God. Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org Th...

Passover is the annual celebration memorializing the deliverance of the children of Israel from Egypt almost 3400 years ago. However, God reveals His mysteries in signs, symbols, and metaphorical imagery. As we dig deep into the biblical data, we will surely hit a motherlode of gold in God’s Word. The divine revelation we discover will enrich our understanding of this feast of the Lord, as well as God’s great plan for the ages. Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website...

Were the Nephilim giants of Genesis 6 the offspring of fallen angels and earthly women? Were they demigods who ruled the world in that day? If destroying them was the reason for the flood, why are they mentioned after God began afresh with Noah and his family? Is this mysterious passage simply about rampant polygamy or sexual contact with supernatural entities? This is a vitally important issue that must be resolved. Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shrev...

Receiving forgiveness from God and granting forgiveness to others are two fundamental and related principles in Christianity. Even though all positive religions emphasize the latter, many do not subscribe to the former. You will be surprised what Buddhism, Hinduism, New Age Spirituality, Shinto, Theosophy, The Law of Attraction, A Course in Miracles, and even the biblical revelation teach concerning this all-important concept that is so essential to the healing of the heart. Comparative religio...

A Catholic online prayer app called “Hallow” is getting a lot of attention lately. The representative spokespersons are most likely very sincere about their faith. But are they presenting a true, God-pleasing, biblical approach to prayer? Or are false, Catholic traditions being promoted? The word “hallowed” means holy or sacred. Only correct methods in prayer could ever be referred to as “hallowed.” Listen to this episode and decide for yourself. Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.n...