In this episode of A Reason For Hope Podcast, Dr. David Hajduk welcomes Monsignor Charles Pope, author of The Hell There Is, to discuss the often-overlooked Catholic teaching on Hell. They explore why the Catholic doctrine of eternal damnation matters for the Catholic faith today, and how the Church teaching on Hell is essential for understanding salvation, which was purchased for us by Jesus Christ. Monsignor shares insights from his ministry and writing, offering a challenging yet hopeful message for Catholic evangelization and Catholic hope.
We talk about the fear of the Lord, Catholic morality, and the “last things”—death, judgment, heaven, and hell—and how recovering this teaching can renew Catholic culture and help us engage in spiritual warfare with courage. Monsignor Pope reminds us that judgment is not meant to paralyze us with fear, but to call us to deeper faith and trust in God’s mercy, leading us to the joy of Heaven.
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⏰Timecode⏰
00:00 Introduction
02:22 Conversation Starts
03:07 The Role of Music in Monsignor's Faith and Vocation
05:45 The Neglect of Hell in Modern Teaching
10:37 Magnificat
11:17 Scapulars.com
12:02 Donate
13:51 Recovering the plot of Sacred Scripture
18:40 Misunderstandings about Hell
23:06 The Nature of God and Human Freedom
28:03 The Consequences of Rejecting the Doctrine of Hell
30:58 Universalism and Its Challenges
34:03 Dispelling Teaching about Hell as Fear Mongering
36:28 The Eternal Nature of Hell
41:26 The Importance of Liturgy and Sacraments
43:15 Restoring Balance: The Good News and Bad News