Open Forum

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief. 

Questions Covered:

• 09:07 - How does the Church defend the perpetual virginity of Mary? 
• 21:33 - Where did God the Father come from? 
• 33:12 - Is it acceptable to fast on a feast day? 
• 42:40 - Why are Jesus and the saints so often portrayed in religious art with bare feet? 
• 48:30 - If my family doesn’t want me to be baptized, what should I do? 

Want more from Jimmy Akin? 

• The Bible Is A Catholic Book 

• Teaching with Authority 
• A Daily Defense: 365 Days (plus one) to Becoming a Better Apologist 
• The Fathers Know Best: Your Essential Guide to the Teachings of the Early Church