[Holly | Flickr]If there is one skill us Catholics should practice, it’s learning how to argue well. Or, spot a bad argument when one’s thrown at us. This episode we take a deep dive into the world of logic and fallacies and hopefully prepare y

MBFTR059: What’s up with Martyrdom?

Oct 10th, 2016 27m 42s

[Jon Worth | Flickr]So what exactly is martyrdom? Aren’t martyrs things of the past? And what’s the difference between red and white martyrs?We cover all this and more with this week’s topic – Martyrdom.Listen to EpisodeThe post MBFTR059: W

MBFTR058: It Ain’t in the Bible – The Rosary

Oct 1st, 2016 43m 40s

[Leahcim Nhoj | Flickr]The Rosary is a well known Catholic thing. But where did it come from? Why do Catholics use it? Is it considered Mary worship? And where do roses come into play?We answer all that and more in our first episode back from

MBFTR057: What is Our Core Identity?

Jul 1st, 2016 32m 33s

[Gareth | Flickr]Identity. That word is thrown around a lot nowadays. What is our core identity? Is it what we do for a job, is it what we make, is it who we marry?Declan and Justin hash out the struggles they’ve been facing recently and get t

MBFTR056: Who Exactly is the Holy Spirit?

Jun 24th, 2016 34m 42s

[memaggiesa | Flickr]In this episode, we start with the question: Who exactly is the Holy Spirit?And then we proceed to try and answer said question. Madness ensues.Listen to EpisodeThe post MBFTR056: Who Exactly is the Holy Spirit? appeare

MBFTR055: Beauty in the Ordinary

Jun 9th, 2016 16m

[owyzzz | Flickr]We did something different this week – we took our recorder to a theology on tap, listened to speaker Debra Classen of The Mute Swan Ministry, and recorded our thoughts right after. No planning, no rehearsal, just raw feelings

MBFTR054: The New Frontier

May 24th, 2016 31m 40s

[magicatwork | Flickr]Justin has some big news for everyone. Declan wrote an article about Catholic Millennials. We’ve been away for a few weeks (not planned, couldn’t find time to record) but we are back this week with a jam-packed episode.Th

MBFTR053: If God Created Everything, Who Created God?

May 3rd, 2016 26m 54s

[CHEZ ANDRE 1 | Flickr]THEIST: “There is so much complexity in the world, it must have been designed by an Intelligent Designer. The best explanation for our world is an Intelligent Designer.”ATHEIST: “But then who designed the Designer?”THE

MBFTR052: Is Mrs. Jesus a Thing?

Apr 26th, 2016 24m 47s

Due to Dan Brown’s The DaVinci Code and recently unearthed ancient writings claiming Jesus once said “My wife,” the topic of Jesus’ marital status has been hotly contested. So the question people now are asking is: Is Mrs. Jesus a Thing? Which

MBFTR051: “Spotlight” and the Child Abuse Scandal

Apr 19th, 2016 43m 14s

Needless to say, this isn’t an easy topic to talk about.Listen to EpisodeThe post MBFTR051: “Spotlight” and the Child Abuse Scandal appeared first on My Best Friend the Rhino.

MBFTR050: The Rhino Turns 1!

Apr 5th, 2016 44m 52s

We’ve finally hit a major podcasting milestone and anniversary in the same week! We use this time to share what the past year has meant to us and what we hope for in the future. We also tie in some commentary on God’s Will. And we have a brand

MBFTR049: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Mar 26th, 2016 20m 15s

For Holy Week this year, we are going all out. Five episodes in five days! Today is episode 5 of 5. Listen to Episode This week we are examining common theories surrounding the resurrection of Jesus and hope to give our listeners something to c

MBFTR048: Resurrection Theory – It’s All a Myth

Mar 25th, 2016 16m 54s

For Holy Week this year, we are going all out. Five episodes in five days! Today is episode 4 of 5. Listen to Episode This week we are examining common theories surrounding the resurrection of Jesus and hope to give our listeners something to c

MBFTR047: Resurrection Theory – Hallucinating Disciples

Mar 24th, 2016

For Holy Week this year, we are going all out. Five episodes in five days! Today is episode 3 of 5. Listen to Episode This week we are examining common theories surrounding the resurrection of Jesus and hope to give our listeners something to c

MBFTR046: Resurrection Theory – The Disciples Stole the Body

Mar 23rd, 2016 11m 56s

For Holy Week this year, we are going all out. Five episodes in five days! Today is episode 2 of 5. Listen to Episode This week we are examining common theories surrounding the resurrection of Jesus and hope to give our listeners something to c

MBFTR045: Resurrection Theory – Resuscitation of Jesus

Mar 22nd, 2016 14m 29s

For Holy Week this year, we are going all out. Five episodes in five days! Today is episode 1 of 5. Listen to Episode This week we are examining common theories surrounding the resurrection of Jesus and hope to give our listeners something to c

MBFTR044: Can Christians get Tattoos?

Mar 17th, 2016 21m 51s

Are tattoos a moral issue? Doesn’t the Bible say something about not getting them? We go over all of these questions and more in this week’s Bonus episode! (Happy St. Patrick’s Day!) Listen to Episode Show Notes: “You shall not make any cutting

MBFTR043: Body or Spirit – Which is More Important?

Mar 15th, 2016 31m 4s

What is more important – focusing on your physical health or spiritual health? Does the body act as a prison for the soul? Does the soul just not want the body to enjoy the pleasures of the world? Throughout our lives we may experience this “ba

MBFTR042: So You Want to be a Catholic – RCIA

Mar 1st, 2016 38m 40s

What are the basic steps someone must take to enter the Catholic Church? As overwhelming as it may seem, becoming a Catholic is not as scary and hard as some may think. And it’s definitely worth taking a look into. This episode is for anyone o

MBFTR041: A Few Nuggets for You to Enjoy

Feb 23rd, 2016 11m 39s

Declan is recording solo and sharing his thoughts after only 2.5 hours of sleep. Listen to Episode Show notes: How did a sleepless night help Declan to grow closer to God? As promised, the link to the “Religiosity” article We need help doing a

MBFTR040: It Ain’t in the Bible Series – Stations of the Cross

Feb 16th, 2016 24m 55s

If you ever find yourself inside of a Catholic church, take a look at the outer aisles. You might notice 14 plaques or pictures depicting the final moments before Jesus’ death on the cross. If you look even further, you’ll notice that only 9 ou

MBFTR039: Top 5 Myths About Lent

Feb 9th, 2016 36m 52s

Quick, what is Lent? Why can’t you eat meat on Fridays? What’s up with the 40 days? There are often a lot of questions surrounding this important time in the Christian calendar. But sometimes we are put on the spot and have no idea how to quick

MBFTR038: Do You Kiss Your Mother with that Mouth?

Feb 2nd, 2016 27m 18s

This week’s episode is from a question one of our listeners had: Is swearing considered a sin? We delve into this topic with some insight from Church teachings, personal anecdotes, and modern day blogs. Listen to Episode Important links: Why is

MBFTR037: Are Millennials Less Religious?

Jan 26th, 2016 36m

Last month Declan and his wife Erica were featured in an article about millennials and religion, particularly millennials who are not religious. Declan is obviously religious but Erica is not – so who is on the “winning” side? Declan and Justin

MBFTR036: Why is Slavery in the Bible?

Jan 19th, 2016 33m 17s

In honor of MLK day, Declan and Justin discuss the question “Why is Slavery in the Bible?” The logic that follows is something like: if God allowed slavery, and slavery is bad, then God must not be good or is a liar. This question is posed thro