{"podcast":{"title":"The Bible Sojourner","slug":"the-bible-sojourner-1122307","podcast_index_feed_id":1122307,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/7eadcce8/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://petergoeman.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/21153194/21153194-1747184313038-fd4ef0239847d.jpg","author":"Peter Goeman","episode_count":252,"summary":"Welcome to The Bible Sojourner, the podcast that dives into challenging Bible passages, thought-provoking theology, and the cultural intricacies that shape our world. Join Dr. Peter Goeman, a seasoned professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages, as he embarks on a captivating journey through the text of Scripture and beyond. Unravel the mysteries behind enigmatic passages and gain a deeper understanding of ancient world and their relevance in our modern lives. The Bible Sojourner is your compass to navigate the fascinating landscapes of Scripture, history, and contemporary thought.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T08:19:13.667293+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bible-sojourner-1122307"},"episode":{"title":"Are Roman Catholics Christian? (Ep 221)","slug":"are-roman-catholics-christian-ep-221","published_at":"2026-02-08T17:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bible-sojourner-1122307/are-roman-catholics-christian-ep-221","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bible-sojourner-1122307","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bible-sojourner/episodes/Are-Roman-Catholics-Christian--Ep-221-e3eo92b","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/7eadcce8/podcast/play/115139083/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-6%2F417615414-44100-2-928fe57cf70af.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Peter welcomes Bill Webster, apologist, author, and pastor. Bill has written extensively on the history of the church and issues pertaining to Roman Catholicism. In part one of this interview, Peter and Bill discuss the following: 00:00 Introduction 02:05 Bill Webster's Testimony 07:48 Why have you made Roman Catholicism a focus of some of your books? 26:45 Should we think of Catholics as brothers in Christ? 52:03 Can Catholics be saved as Catholic? Books Bill has Graciously Made Available for Free: Roman Catholic Tradition: Claims and Contradictions ( ⁠petergoeman.com/resource files/books/Roman Catholic Tradition - Claims and Contradictions.pdf⁠ ) Saving Faith: How Does Rome Define It? ( ⁠petergoeman.com/resource files/books/Saving Faith - How Does Rome Define It.pdf⁠ ) For more on Bill Webster: ⁠⁠Grace Bible Church of Battle Ground, WA⁠⁠ Bill's Website, ⁠⁠Christian Resources⁠⁠ ⁠⁠List of Webster's Books⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Webster on Roman Catholic Tradition⁠ If you have found the podcast helpful, consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leaving a review on Itunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rating it on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . You can also find ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Bible Sojourner on Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠petergoeman.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on the podcast…","meta_description":"In this episode, Peter welcomes Bill Webster, apologist, author, and pastor. Bill has written extensively on the history of the church and issues pertaini…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3733,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-bible-sojourner-1122307/episodes/are-roman-catholics-christian-ep-221/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bible-sojourner-1122307/are-roman-catholics-christian-ep-221.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}