Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey
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REPLAY | Catholic vs. Protestant: Praying to Mary | Guest: Trent Horn | Ep 997

October 10, 2026

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Catholic vs. Protestant: Praying to Mary

Trent Horn, a staff apologist for Catholic Answers and a convert to Catholicism, joined Allie Beth Stuckey to discuss some of the most significant theological differences between Catholics and Protestants, with particular focus on Marian doctrine. Horn, who hosts the podcast The Council of Trent, was raised in a nominally religious home and became convinced of Christianity before converting to Catholicism at age 17. The conversation covers both points of agreement and disagreement between the traditions, with Horn emphasizing that in a post-Christian culture, Catholics and Protestants share common ground defending the existence of God, the divinity of Christ, marriage, and the sanctity of life.

The Anti-Semitism Awareness Act and the "Jews Killed Jesus" Question

Before diving into theology, the conversation addressed the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act moving through Congress. Horn, who is ethnically Jewish on half his family, opposes the bill despite recognizing a genuine problem with anti-Semitism. His concern centers on the bill's definition of anti-Semitism being outsourced to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance rather than being written into the law itself.

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  • 1 (00:00) **Introduction & The Anti-Semitism Awareness Act** - The host sets up the episode and discusses a controversial bill with Trent Horn.
  • 2 (30:55) **Catholic vs. Protestant: The Core Question on Mary** - The host pivots to the main theological topic, framing the Protestant confusion about Catholic Marian doctrine.
  • 3 (36:45) **The Biblical Case for Mary’s Special Role** - Trent presents the Catholic argument for Mary’s unique intercessory role based on Scripture and tradition.
  • 4 (43:35) **The Mediatorship of Christ vs. Intercession of Saints** - Allie challenges the need for Mary's intercession given the direct access believers have to God through Christ.
  • 5 (49:20) **The Mechanics of Prayer: Can Mary Hear Everyone?** - The discussion moves to the practical question of how Mary can hear millions of prayers simultaneously.
  • 6 (54:41) **Sola Scriptura vs. Magisterial Authority** - The conversation shifts to the fundamental difference in authority between Protestantism and Catholicism.
  • 7 (64:05) **Defining Essential Doctrine & The Gay Christian Question** - The hosts test the boundaries of essential Christian belief with a hypothetical scenario.

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Allie Beth Stuckey

Show Notes

Today, we sit down with Trent Horn from Catholic Answers to discuss the House's recent bill aimed at preventing anti-Semitism and some of the biggest differences between Catholic and Protestant theology. Is it anti-Semitic to say that the Jews killed Jesus? Why do Catholics pray to Mary and the saints? Why don't Catholics believe in sola scriptura? And how do Catholics and Protestants differ in their beliefs about salvation? #trenthorn #catholic #protestant #solascriptura #alliebethstuckey #relatable #religion #news #politics #christianity #christian #bible #conservative #theology --- Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 01:03 Trent’s story 05:50 Catholicism & Protestantism differences 13:58 Anti-Semitism Awareness Act 31:44 Praying to Mary 56:35 Sola Scriptura and the Gospel 01:13:59 Salvation --- Today's Sponsors: Range Leather — highest quality leather, age-old techniques and all backed up with a “forever guarantee." Go to rangeleather.com and use coupon code "ALLIE" to receive 15% off your first order. We Heart Nutrition — nourish your body with research-backed ingredients in your vitamins at WeHeartNutrition.com and use promo code ALLIE for 20% off. Jase Medical — get up to a year’s worth of many of your prescription medications delivered in advance. Go to JaseMedical.com today and use promo code “ALLIE". --- Relevant Episodes: Debatable: Catholicism vs. Protestantism | Trent Horn & Dr. James White (Use code 'ALLIE' for $20 off your subscription!) Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey

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