Podcast Episodes

Day 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2025)

Fr. Mike compares the sacraments with Isaac's blessing to Jacob in Genesis 27-28, Job 17-18, and Proverbs 3:1-4.

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Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

Day 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2025)

Fr. Mike highlights the mystery of our brokenness and habitual sin as he unpacks the story of Esau selling his birthright. Today's readings are Genesis 25-26, Job 15-16, and Proverbs 2:20-22.

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Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

Day 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2025)

Today, we read about the story of Isaac and Rebekah's marriage, and Fr. Mike reflects on God's constant providence in our lives, even when we don't see it. Today's readings are Genesis 24, Job 13-14,…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

Day 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2025)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind the sacrifice of Isaac, and why God chose to test Abraham as he reads Genesis 22-23, Job 11-12, and Proverbs 2:9-15.

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Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

Day 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2025)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 20-21, Job 9-10, and Proverbs 2:6-8 and shows us how we can strive for holiness, even in the midst of sin and suffering.

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Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

Day 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2025)

Fr. Mike breaks down the story of Sodom and Gomorrah today as we read Genesis 18-19, Job 7-8, and Proverbs 2:1-5.

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Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago

Day 8: The Surrender of Abraham (2025)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the theme of surrender as we discover how God changed Abram to Abraham and Job continues to struggle with his affliction. Today's readings are Genesis 16-17, Job 5-6, and Prover…

Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago

Day 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2025)

Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God's covenant with Abram, and how it points to God's immense love for us. Today's readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19.

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Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago

Day 6: Trust in the Lord (2025)

Fr. Mike reads Genesis 12-13, Job 1-2, and Proverbs 1:1-7 and shows how Abram and Job, despite their brokenness, were able to trust in God.

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Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago

Introduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)

Congratulations, you've completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it diffe…

Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago