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May 24, 2025

Rethinking John 15:11

John 15:11 says Jesus gives us His joy—but what kind of joy was He talking about? In this episode, we explore the real meaning of this verse, why it wasn’t meant as a blanket emotional promise, and how joy looks different whe...

May 23, 2025

Psalm 57:12 and Catholicism

Why does Psalm 57 have 12 verses in the Catholic Bible? We unpack the Septuagint, the numbering debate, and why the apostles sided with the Greek Old Testament—challenging modern assumptions about which Bible is “right.”

May 21, 2025

I’m the Problem by Morgan Wallen

Morgan Wallen’s “I’m the Problem” sounds like a confession—but is it? This episode unpacks the song’s emotional and theological layers, revealing how blame, deflection, and false repentance shape modern relationships and dist...

May 21, 2025

John 15 Isn’t About You?

Jesus said, “I am the vine, you are the branches.” But was He speaking to all believers—or only the Eleven? In this episode, we explore John 15:1–8 in its full context, showing how it was a direct, covenantal moment of aposto...

May 20, 2025

Peace vs Reality

Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you…” But if that promise was for all believers, why does it so often not match reality? In this episode, we explore whether the peace of John 14:27 was meant for every Christian—or only for th...

May 20, 2025

$100 for a Parable?

Fr. Mike Schmitz’s $100 “Parables Tour” raises serious questions about the commercialization of ministry. Why is the Church charging for what Jesus gave freely? In this episode, I examine what this model says about the gospel...

May 19, 2025

The Difficulty of John 14:21-26

A discussion out the difficulty of interpreting John 14:21-26

May 19, 2025

Ordinary by Alex Warren

Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” turns romance into religion—replacing God with the beloved. In this episode, we explore the song’s spiritual imagery, its emotional honesty, and how it contrasts with the Gospel reading from John 13.

May 18, 2025

The Command the Church Doesn’t Keep Pt 2

Today we take an unfiltered look at John 13:34 and ask: What happens when we read the Bible honestly—without religious gloss or easy answers? Jesus' command to "love one another as I have loved you" isn't just hard—it's crush...

May 18, 2025

The Command the Church Doesn’t Keep Pt 1

Today we take an unfiltered look at John 13:34 and ask: What happens when we read the Bible honestly—without religious gloss or easy answers? Jesus’ command to “love one another as I have loved you” isn’t just hard—it’s crush...

May 17, 2025

Christology in John 14

Today we explore the deep Christology of John 14: “Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.” We connect this truth to Acts 13 and Psalm 98, showing how Christ reveals the Father, the Church carries that revelation, and salvat...

May 16, 2025

Song of the Summer 2025

A cultural and theological deep dive into the top songs of Summer 2025. Each episode unpacks lyrics through biblical, liturgical, and spiritual lenses—revealing what today’s music says about our hunger for meaning, transcende...

May 16, 2025

John 14:2: Not Heaven, but the Cross

What if “I go to prepare a place for you” doesn’t mean heaven later—but the cross now? In today’s episode, we explore John 14:2 in its true context and discover a more powerful comfort: access to the Father through Jesus’ dea...

May 16, 2025

Summer 2025 Lectionary Challenge

Welcome to the Summer 2025 Lectionary Challenge. In this kickoff episode, we explain what the challenge is, why we’re using the Catholic lectionary, how to engage the readings each day, and what to expect from each episode. T...

May 15, 2025

Lectionary: A Forgotten Gift

Origin, History, Importance, Benefits, and Practical Use of the Lectionary

May 13, 2025

Protestant Catholicism

Protestant Catholicism Many Protestants claim to reject Rome, but have rebuilt its system—only now it’s performance-based, fruit-obsessed, and self-policed. This episode exposes how evangelicalism has traded the pope for pers...

May 12, 2025

Sign of the Cross: A Creed?

More than a gesture, the sign of the cross is a physical confession of faith—a creed traced on the body. In this episode, we explore the biblical roots, historical development, and deep Trinitarian theology behind the phrase ...

May 11, 2025