logo
episode-header-image
Apr 2021
18m 3s

Did Jesus Really Descend Into Hell?

ASCENSION
About this episode

What do we mean when we profess that Jesus descended into hell after his death? Today, Dr. Sri unpacks this mystery of the Catholic faith and shows us how Jesus’ descent into hell is a crucial aspect of our salvation and a source of hope when we find ourselves in deep darkness.

Snippet from the Show

Jesus’ descent into hell reminds us that Jesus is not afraid of the dark. He desires to descend into the darkest corners of our soul, where his light can shine the brightest.
_ _

  • For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

Support All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri

Up next
Jul 28
The Prophecies Fulfilled in the Loaves and the Fish
The feeding of the 5,000 is far more than an incredible miracle—it is one of the clearest revelations of who Jesus truly is. Dr. Sri uncovers the rich biblical symbolism behind the multiplication of the loaves and fishes, explaining how this miracle fulfills the hopes of Israel, ... Show More
18m 51s
Jul 21
Meeting the Saints and Martyrs in the Mass
Why does the priest name so many saints and martyrs during Eucharistic Prayer 1? Far from being a list of unfamiliar names, these saints and martyrs reveal the Church's living tradition and remind us that every Mass unites heaven and earth. Dr. Sri explores the rich meaning behin ... Show More
22m 53s
Jul 14
Reflecting the Heart of the Father
The greatest gift a father can give his children isn't success, discipline, or provision—it's a glimpse of the heart of God. Dr. Sri explores additional pitfalls fathers can fall into and explains what it means for earthly fathers to reflect the compassionate, patient, and uncond ... Show More
29m 24s
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2025
Day 90: Christ Descended into Hell (2025)
Have you ever said the words from the Creed at Mass, “he descended into hell” and wondered, “Really? Jesus did? Why?” The Catechism shares the secrets of this line from the Creed and shows us how Jesus’ descent into hell “brings the Gospel message of salvation to complete fulfill ... Show More
14m 54s
Mar 2023
Day 90: Christ Descended into Hell
Have you ever said the words from the Creed at Mass, “he descended into hell” and wondered, “Really? Jesus did? Why?” The Catechism shares the secrets of this line from the Creed and shows us how Jesus’ descent into hell “brings the Gospel message of salvation to complete fulfill ... Show More
14m 54s
Apr 2024
Did Jesus Go To Hell? 🤔✝️📖
<p>Did Jesus go to Hell? Did Jesus go to Sheol? The doctrine of Christ’s “descent” is confessed in the Apostles’s and Athanasian Creeds and celebrated by Eastern and Roman Catholic churches, but evangelical churches rarely give it much attention. Even where the Apostles’s Creed i ... Show More
59m 55s
Oct 2023
Why Did Jesus Speak More about Hell than Heaven?
Is it true that Jesus taught more on hell than on heaven during His earthly ministry? Today, Sinclair Ferguson helps us get to the core message of our Lord's teaching about eternity. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ask-ligonier/why-did-jesus-speak-more-about-he ... Show More
5m 5s
Oct 2025
What is Hell Like?
<p>Hell isn’t a metaphor or a state of mind—it’s a real place of conscious, eternal judgment. Jesus spoke about hell more than anyone else in Scripture, not to scare people, but to warn them in love. In this episode, Costi Hinn unpacks what the Bible actually says about hell and ... Show More
22m 9s
Apr 2024
Day 93: The Meaning of the Resurrection (2024)
The Catechism wraps up its discussion surrounding Article 5 of the Creed (“He descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead”) and asks the question, “What does Jesus’ resurrection mean for me?” Fr. Mike points out that Christ’s resurrection proves—definitively ... Show More
14m 48s
Mar 2024
Day 75: Jesus’ Infancy and Hidden Life (2024)
Fr. Mike explores the mystery of Jesus’ infancy and hidden life. We first take a look at Jesus’ Baptism, circumcision, and the Epiphany. Fr. Mike discusses that Jesus’ circumcision shows us that salvation comes from the Jews. The Epiphany shows us that salvation does not stop the ... Show More
24m 21s
Apr 2025
Day 93: The Meaning of the Resurrection (2025)
The Catechism wraps up its discussion surrounding Article 5 of the Creed (“He descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead”) and asks the question, “What does Jesus’ resurrection mean for me?” Fr. Mike points out that Christ’s resurrection proves—definitively ... Show More
15m 37s
Mar 2025
Day 75: Jesus’ Infancy and Hidden Life (2025)
Fr. Mike explores the mystery of Jesus’ infancy and hidden life. We first take a look at Jesus’ Baptism, circumcision, and the Epiphany. Fr. Mike discusses that Jesus’ circumcision shows us that salvation comes from the Jews. The Epiphany shows us that salvation does not stop the ... Show More
23m 31s