A Protestant Pastor responds to the election of Pope Leo XIV

🚨 The First American Pope?! What Protestants Need to Know About Pope Leo XIV
Is the papacy biblical? What does a former Chicago pastor becoming Pope mean for Protestants and the Catholic Church? Let’s dive deep.

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In this compelling episode of The Deep End, Pastor Tim Hatch unpacks the unprecedented election of Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Provost—aka “Pastor Bob” from Chicago—as the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church. Is this a turning point for global Christianity or just more tradition dressed in new robes?

🔎 What We Cover:
– The surprising backstory of the first American Pope
– The symbolism behind his name “Leo” and May 8th’s ties to spiritual warfare
– Pope Leo's stance on cultural issues, including abortion, sexuality, and media propaganda
– Historical papal controversies: Leo I, Leo IX, and Leo X
– Why Protestants reject papal authority and what Scripture says

📖 Key Scriptures:
• 1 Timothy 2:5 – “For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus.”
• Acts 15 – Leadership under James, not Peter
• 1 Peter 5:1 – Peter calls himself a “fellow elder,” not a supreme authority
• Matthew 16:18–19 – Misunderstood foundation of papal authority

📜 Church History or Scriptural Truth?
From indulgences to papal infallibility, Pastor Tim traces the roots of the papacy and challenges viewers to return to the true authority—Scripture alone.

⚔️ Spiritual Warfare or Political Posturing?
Why the Pope’s election on the Feast of Saint Michael has some calling him a spiritual warrior—and others calling him a globalist.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Intro: From Pastor Bob to Pope Leo XIV?!
01:08 – Who is Cardinal Robert Provost? First American Pope background
03:00 – Missionary to Peru, Chicago roots, and dual citizenship
04:35 – The meaning behind “Leo XIV” and May 8th’s symbolism
06:42 – Is the papacy biblical? A Protestant lens on authority
08:59 – The legacy of previous Leos: Leo I, IX, and X
11:14 – Indulgences, corruption, and the rise of the Reformation
13:36 – Pope Leo’s cultural stance: LGBTQ, abortion, and media manipulation
16:10 5 Reasons the Papacy is not explicitly biblical :Saint Michael, spiritual warfare, and prophetic significance
18:05 – Decentralized authority in Acts: Peter, Paul, and James
20:02 – Tradition vs. Scripture: Why authority must be biblical
22:03 – Dangers of clergy idolatry: Christ is the only head
22:49 -- The split between Roman Catholicism and Christ
24:01 – Church history vs. scriptural truth: How the papacy formed
26:12 – Final thoughts: Protestants, Catholics, and faithful unity in Christ

🔥 Whether you're Catholic, Protestant, or simply curious, this episode challenges tradition, invites critical thinking, and calls all believers to fix their eyes on Jesus Christ—the true head of the Church.
👇 Join the Conversation:
What do you think about Pastor Bob becoming Pope Leo? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

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