Podcast Episodes

Day 113: Broken Trust (2024)

In today's readings, we learn how Doeg the Edomite betrayed David, the priests, and the Lord. Fr. Mike explains that betrayal is painful because our hearts are deeply wounded when trust is broken. To…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Day 112: True Friendship (2024)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of friendship according to Greek philosophy, an…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Day 111: Saul Tries to Kill David (2024)

Fr. Mike contrasts Jonathan's brotherly friendship with David, and Saul's bitterness and envy towards David. We also learn from Psalm 59 that David still praised God in his distress as Saul tried to …

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Day 110: David and Goliath (2024)

Today we read the epic story of how David defeats Goliath, a giant Philistine warrior. Fr. Mike points out that David's heroic courage in this battle came from David's faithfulness to God and to the …

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Day 109: A Heart of Obedience (2024)

As we continue to read about Saul's vanity and disobedience, Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God. He also points out how God chose David to be a…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Day 108: Saul's Vanity (2024)

Fr. Mike highlights Saul's brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58.

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Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Day 107: Samuel's Speech (2024)

As we continue reading from 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike points out how God gave the people a king like they wanted, even though it was not part of his plan. This reveals to us that even when we choose things …

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Introduction to the Royal Kingdom (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)

Welcome to the Royal Kingdom period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene for this time period. They review the major players, and why the people of Israel asked for a king.

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Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Day 106: Saul Is Chosen (2024)

As we begin the Royal Kingdom period, we hear about the first king of Israel, Saul. We discover that though Saul looks like a fearless warrior, he has a major flaw. Fr. Mike also points out the signi…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Day 105: It Is Finished (2024)

In our final reading from the Gospel of John, we hear about the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Fr. Mike points out the connection between the Paschal lamb and Jesus, and also the conn…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago