Podcast Episodes

Day 53: The Twelve Tribes of Israel (2025)

Fr. Mike talks about the twelve tribes of Israel and explains why the book of Numbers introduces them based on the number of decedents they each had. Today we read Numbers 2, Deuteronomy 2, and Psalm…

Published on 10 months ago

Day 52: Israel Continues to Journey (2025)

Fr. Mike kicks off our reading of the book of Numbers by explaining where Israel is at in their journey with the Lord, and how they are keeping him at the center of it all (literally). Today we read …

Published on 10 months ago

Introduction to Desert Wanderings (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)

Congratulations, you've completed the Egypt & Exodus period and you've arrived at the Desert Wanderings ! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to provide us the context for the book of Numbers and the book of …

Published on 10 months ago

Day 51: Israel's Worship of God (2025)

As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today's readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83.

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Published on 10 months ago

Day 50: Sacrificial Offerings (2025)

Fr. Mike encourages us to look at how we can increase our generosity to God and neighbor, inspired by the sacrificial offerings of Israel. Our readings for today are Exodus 37-38, Leviticus 26, and P…

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Day 49: The Year of Jubilee (2025)

Fr. Mike explains why God repeats some of his instructions for worship and lays out the purpose for the year of jubilee. The readings are Exodus 35-36, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 81.

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Published on 10 months ago

Day 48: God's Presence (2025)

Fr. Mike reflects on God's presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today's readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80.

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Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Day 47: The Golden Calf (2025)

In today's reading from Exodus 32, Fr. Mike shows us how when we become uncertain, we immediate try to take control of the situation, and build up idols in our hearts. We also read Leviticus 23 and P…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Day 46: Set Apart for God (2025)

Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes ext…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Day 45: Pray for Priests (2025)

As we read Exodus 29, Leviticus 21, and Psalm 119:121-176, Fr. Mike points out how God calls broken and imperfect men to his holy priesthood, and asks each of us to say a special prayer for priests t…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago