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The Depositum

The Depositum

Written by: Michael Link
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Explore Catholic Theology through the lens of Artificial Intelligence. The Depositum synthesizes the Douay-Rheims Bible, the Council of Trent, and the Haydock Commentary to answer the deepest questions of the faith.Our name comes from the Latin Depositum Fidei ("The Deposit of Faith")—the body of revealed truth in Scripture and Tradition guarded by the Church.Who is this show for?
  • The Skeptic: Wondering if the Bible is reliable?
  • The Protestant: Curious about the biblical roots of the Mass?
  • The Catholic: Looking to deepen your grasp of Dogma?
We use secure, hallucination-resistant AI to tackle hard topics—from the Trinity to the Real Presence—making the historic intellect of the Church accessible for your morning commute.Disclaimer: These voices are AI-generated. While we employ rigorous QA/QC processes to vet the output, AI synthesis can still make mistakes. This is a tool for study and evangelism, not a replacement for the Magisterium.

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Michael Link
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Episodes
  • The Hardest Teaching: Why They Left Jesus
    Feb 7 2026

    Why did Jesus let thousands walk away over one sentence? Discover the scandalous truth of John 6, the accusation of cannibalism, and the biblical reality of the Eucharist.

    What You'll Learn:

    • Why Jesus refused to clarify the "Eat My Flesh" command as a metaphor.
    • The critical connection between the Synagogue in Capernaum and the Last Supper.
    • How Transubstantiation explains the "Real Presence" (Council of Trent).

    Timestamps:

    • (00:46) - The "Hard Teaching" (John 6:51)
    • (01:53) - Jesus Doubles Down on Reality
    • (03:58) - Peter's Response: Faith vs. Understanding
    • (04:42) - The Upper Room Resolution
    • (05:10) - The Dogma: Transubstantiation (Trent)


    ⚠️ Disclaimer: Voices are AI-generated. Content is checked and grounded in historic Catholic texts, but errors may occur. This is a study aid, not a substitute for your intellect or priest.

    🎙️ About: The Depositum uses AI to explore the Deposit of Faith via the Douay-Rheims Bible, Council of Trent, and Haydock Commentary. We make dense theology accessible to help you come to know Jesus.

    🎵 Music: "Miserere Mei, Deus" by Allegri (Ensamble Escénico Vocal). Source: Wikimedia Commons. License: CC BY 3.0.

    🧠 Dive Deeper:

    • Ask your own questions in our public NotebookLM - https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/be82a7bc-321c-4ebd-b98c-d7e2621b00d6
    • Or explore the data in our GitHub - https://github.com/Data-Science-Link/the_depositum

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    6 mins
  • Why Jesus Chose an Unbroken Colt
    Feb 6 2026

    Palm Sunday wasn't just a parade; it was a powder keg waiting to explode. Discover why the crowd's desperate scream of "Hosanna" was a political demand, not a hymn of praise, and how a specific prophecy from Zechariah changes the entire meaning of the entry into Jerusalem.

    What You'll Learn:

    • The deep allegory behind the two animals (the ass and the colt) and why they represent the Jews and the Gentiles.
    • Why the Council of Trent argues that our personal sins make us just as guilty as the crowd that called for crucifixion.
    • The theological meaning of Jesus' "Supreme Freedom" in walking willingly into the trap of Jerusalem.

    Timestamps:

    • (00:27) - The Prophecy of Zechariah
    • (01:53) - The Two Animals (Ass vs. Colt)
    • (02:46) - The Allegory of the Gentiles
    • (03:29) - The True Meaning of "Hosanna"
    • (04:38) - Jesus’ Supreme Freedom (Trent)
    • (05:16) - We Are the Crowd


    ⚠️ Disclaimer: Voices are AI-generated. Content is checked and grounded in historic Catholic texts, but errors may occur. This is a study aid, not a substitute for your intellect or priest.

    🎙️ About: The Depositum uses AI to explore the Deposit of Faith via the Douay-Rheims Bible, Council of Trent, and Haydock Commentary. We make dense theology accessible to help you come to know Jesus.

    🎵 Music: "Miserere Mei, Deus" by Allegri (Ensamble Escénico Vocal). Source: Wikimedia Commons. License: CC BY 3.0.

    🧠 Dive Deeper:

    • Ask your own questions in our public NotebookLM - https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/be82a7bc-321c-4ebd-b98c-d7e2621b00d6
    • Or explore the data in our GitHub - https://github.com/Data-Science-Link/the_depositum

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    6 mins
  • Why Jesus Didn't Unbind Lazarus
    Feb 6 2026

    Jesus waited two days while his friend died. Discover why God’s silence is a strategy for greater glory and how the unbinding of Lazarus reveals the hidden power of Confession.

    What You'll Learn:

    • The Strategy of Delay: Why Jesus waits until death is undeniable to change the game entirely.
    • The Two Natures: Understanding the mystery of why God would weep when He knows He is about to resurrect the dead.
    • The Unbinding: How the Church Fathers interpret the "loosing" of the grave clothes as the role of the Church in absolving sin.

    Timestamps:

    • (01:16) - The Scandal of the Delay
    • (02:28) - The Challenge: "I Am the Resurrection"
    • (03:28) - Jesus Weeps (The Shortest Verse)
    • (04:44) - The Hierarchy: God Gives Life, The Church Gives Freedom
    • (05:36) - Are You Still Wearing Grave Clothes?


    ⚠️ Disclaimer: Voices are AI-generated. Content is checked and grounded in historic Catholic texts, but errors may occur. This is a study aid, not a substitute for your intellect or priest.

    🎙️ About: The Depositum uses AI to explore the Deposit of Faith via the Douay-Rheims Bible, Council of Trent, and Haydock Commentary. We make dense theology accessible to help you come to know Jesus.

    🎵 Music: "Miserere Mei, Deus" by Allegri (Ensamble Escénico Vocal). Source: Wikimedia Commons. License: CC BY 3.0.

    🧠 Dive Deeper:

    • Ask your own questions in our public NotebookLM - https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/be82a7bc-321c-4ebd-b98c-d7e2621b00d6
    • Or explore the data in our GitHub - https://github.com/Data-Science-Link/the_depositum

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    6 mins
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