Podcast Episodes

Day 73: Inheritance of Land (2025)

Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn't get an in…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

Day 72: The Plains of Moab (2025)

Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today's readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

Day 71: The Source of the Law (2025)

Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today's readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106.

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Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

Day 70: The Offense of Balaam (2025)

Fr. Mike dives into the character of Balaam, and why his offense was so treacherous towards his relationship with God. Today's readings are Numbers 22, Deuteronomy 23, and Psalm 105.

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Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

Day 69: The Bronze Serpent (2025)

Fr. Mike explains how the bronze serpent is a prefiguration of Jesus on the Cross. We also continue to learn how God's laws in Deuteronomy redefine the social and sexual norms for the Israelites to …

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Day 68: The Waters of Meribah (2025)

Fr. Mike describes the miracle of the waters of Meribah that God performs for his people in the wilderness. He also explains the logic behind the laws God gives his people to restore their morality a…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Day 67: God's Justice and Refuge (2025)

Fr. Mike breaks down God's divine judgement, and the refuge he offers to those who are faithful to him. Today's readings are Numbers 18, Deuteronomy 19-20, and Psalm 99.

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Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Day 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2025)

Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it's important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today's readings are Numb…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Day 65: Revolt Against Moses (2025)

Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Toda…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Day 64: Consequences of Sin (2025)

Fr. Mike explains why God would give the Israelites such drastic consequences for their sin, and how it reveals his divine plan and infinite mercy. Today's readings are Numbers 15, Deuteronomy 13-14,…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago