| S03 E11 | In this Thinking Faith Q&A episode, Deacon Eric Gurash and Dr. Brett Salkeld answer questions from grade nine and ten students at Miller Catholic High School in Regina about faith, Scripture, and salvation. This week, they explore how to discern when Jesus speaks literally or symbolically, and whether anyone can be certain of heaven, offering a hopeful perspective on faith, mercy, and trust in God.This podcast is made possible by your generous donations to our Archbishop's Appeal: https://bit.ly/ArchReginaGiving202500:00 Introduction and Overview05:08 Classroom Questions06:33 Literal vs. Symbolic Interpretation11:35 The Bread of Life Discourse18:58 Trust and Understanding22:30 How can we know we're going to heaven?25:16 Understanding God's Mercy and Judgment26:59 The Concept of Final Judgment27:33 Particular vs. Final Judgment28:36 Hope and Confidence in Salvation30:35 The Question of Hell31:55 Rationalizing Evil Deeds36:10 Faith and Science: Creation and the Big Bang37:19 Interpreting Genesis and Scientific Theories46:52 The Role of Faith and Science in Understanding Creation48:54 Conclusion and Future Discussions