218: What does the Bible say about priests? w/ Dr. Andrew Swafford

<div class="h-typo-formatting"> <p>It's a new episode of Pints with Aquinas, and I welcome back my friend, Dr. Andrew Swafford—this time to talk about the Biblical basis for the priesthood.</p> <p>If you've ever wondered what the Bible says about the priesthood (or if it says anything at all about it), then this episode is for you.</p> <p>Dr. Swafford and I dive deep into the topic and answer such questions as:</p> <p>- What does a "priest" really mean?</p> <p>- Why doesn't the Catholic Church ordain women?</p> <p>- Why do we call priests "Father" when Christ tells us to call no earthly man your father?</p> <p>- What is apostolic succession?</p> <p>- Why do we need another mediator, if Christ is already the mediator between us and God?</p> <p>- And more!!</p> <p>I think you're going to really love this episode! Enjoy!</p> <p><strong>SPONSORS</strong><br /> <br /> EL Investments: <a href= "https://www.elinvestments.net/pints">https://www.elinvestments.net/pints</a> <br /> <br /> Exodus 90: <a href= "https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/">https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/</a> <br /> <br /> Hallow: <a href= "http://hallow.app/mattfradd">http://hallow.app/mattfradd</a> <br /> <br /> STRIVE: <a href= "https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> </p> </div> <div class="task-groupHold w-task-row isMainTask border--none" data-bind= "css: { 'isMainTask': $component.isMainTask, 'isEditing': task.isEditMode, 'completed': task.status()=='completed' && !inCompletedList, 'border--none': app.currentRoute().itemId && app.currentRoute().itemId == task.id(), 'w-task-row--quick-view' : $component.isQuickView }, visible:showIt"> <div class="w-task-row__description-hold clearfix"> <div class="mb--large" data-bind= "marked: task.description, visible: task.displayPreferences.isDisplayingDescription"> <div class="h-typo-formatting"> <p><strong>GIVING</strong></p> <p>Patreon: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd">https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd</a></p> <p>This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possibl