My Catholic Son-in-Law Answers Your Tough Questions About the Catholic Faith
If you’ve ever wondered why Catholics pray to Mary, what purgatory is, or whether Protestants are considered Christians, this episode is for you.
I’m joined again by my son-in-law, Sean Hiller, as we tackle listener-submitted questions and dive into Catholic faith questions answered through Scripture and official Church teaching. From salvation and sin to the personal cost of Sean’s conversion to Catholicism, this conversation provides thoughtful insight into some of the most common questions about the Catholic faith.
Who is Sean Hiller?
Sean Hiller is a Catholic, a business owner, a content creator, and a physical therapist who is passionate about helping people discover truth, discipline, and purpose. As the owner of Vulcan Performance Physical Therapy and Lectio with Sean Hiller YouTube channel, Sean has spent years helping athletes and everyday people improve physically and mentally through physical therapy and strength and conditioning.
Alongside his work in fitness and rehabilitation, Sean creates content focused on defending and explaining the Catholic faith from a historical, biblical, and philosophical perspective. His videos challenge modern assumptions about Christianity, Protestantism, culture, and truth while calling viewers toward the fullness of the Christian faith found in the Catholic Church.
Combining direct communication, deep research, and practical life experience, Sean’s content bridges theology, culture, discipline, and personal growth in a way that is both intellectually serious and accessible.
What to Expect in this Episode:
- Do Catholics worship the same God as Muslims? Sean explains what the Catholic Church actually teaches about other faiths.
- Are Catholics and Protestants both Christian?
- Is the Catholic Church the one true church, and what does that mean for salvation? (Including what “extraordinary means” of salvation means)
- Why do Catholics pray to Mary, and is that the same as worship? Sean walks through the historical meaning of the word “pray,” and why Mary holds a uniquely beautiful place in the faith.
- What is purgatory, and why do Catholics pray for the dead?
- What spiritual warfare looked like during Sean’s conversion, including the strain it put on his marriage and the friendships they lost along the way.
Links & Resources
- Sean’s YouTube Channel (@LectiowithSeanHiller)
- To Whom Shall I Go? by Ellie Hiller
- Catechism in a Year with Father Mike Schmitz
Where to Listen
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