The Truth, Reality, and Conspiracy Theories (Joe Heschmeyer) | Ep. 553

In this episode, Matt sits down with Joe Heschmeyer—author, debater, and Catholic Answers apologist—to talk about (and question) what we believe to be true, what's real and what's not, conspiracy theories, morality, and much more.

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Time Stamps:

00:00:00 – Intro and Matt's new book 00:01:45 – Is baptism necessary for salvation? 00:08:24 – Debating James White 00:17:18 – Skepticism and the Paradox of Choice 00:28:22 – Conspiracy theories 00:51:18 – Truth in the internet age 01:13:40 – Is knowledge possible? 01:34:29 – Are we heading to a worldwide monoculture? 02:06:15 – The Jews and antisemitism 02:24:33 – The strength of Orthodox claims 02:50:26 – Mormonism and how to share the truth

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