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Mar 14, 2026

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6 min read

Firebrand Dispatch #9

Course Correction of Protestants, and the Anti Vatican-II Crowd. Will they take the Corrections?

T.J. Haines

Dispatches

Mar 13, 2026

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1 min read

Mystery of the Faith Solved! - Why are Churches Empty?

Did the Spirit of Vatican II scare all the Catholics away? Was Vatican II to blame for declines in mass attendance, or did Catholic culture sabotage itself? Let's crack this case, gang!

T.J. Haines

Podcast

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Mar 12, 2026

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2 min read

Too Busy for God? You have what it takes to do better

We all make time for what matters. Sunday Mass should matter most.

Commentary

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Mar 11, 2026

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6 min read

Protestants Blew a Fuse Over Facts about the Bible

Protestants were highly triggered by my video of AI telling them the Catholic Church DID NOT add books to the Bible. Oh, this was drama!

Commentary

Mar 11, 2026

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5 min read

Vatican II Myth-Busting: Show Notes (Ep. 43)

Show notes from episode 43 of Fire Branded - "3 Big Lies about Vatican II"

Episode Roundup

Mar 6, 2026

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3 min read

Be Careful Where you get Your 'Catholicism'

There's a lot of fake theology out there, voiced by real con men. Let me tell you about my experience lately.

T.J. Haines

Commentary

Mar 3, 2026

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4 min read

Earned Catholic Confidence: Show Notes (Ep. 41)

Here's a breakdown of the latest episode, "Catholic Confidence and Identity", available right now at The Forge

T.J. Haines

Episode Roundup

Mar 2, 2026

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3 min read

Catholic Confidence and Identity - Fire Branded #41

You have to stand tall, and strong in the face of challenges. Your Catholic Identity is on the line.

T.J. Haines

Podcast

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Feb 26, 2026

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3 min read

Why Catholics Distrust the Church - Ep. #40

Why do so many Catholics distrust the Church — and did the Church actually earn it?

T.J. Haines

Podcast

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The Fathers Know Best

St. Cyprian, on Fidelity to Rome - The Fathers Know Best

T.J. Haines

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Feb 23, 2026

Dispatches

Firebrand Dispatch #8 - Moment of TRUTH

T.J. Haines

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Feb 20, 2026

Podcast

New Episode! "Moment of Truth!" - Bad Theology Doesn't Survive the Firebrand's warhammer

T.J. Haines

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Feb 16, 2026

Dispatches

Firebrand Dispatch #7 - FORGE Ahead

T.J. Haines

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Feb 13, 2026

The Fathers Know Best

The Fathers Know Best #4 - St. Ireaneus: Truth is Received, Not Invented

T.J. Haines

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Feb 13, 2026

Dispatches

The Firebrand Dispatch #6

T.J. Haines

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Feb 7, 2026

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