Podcast Episodes

Introduction to Egypt & Exodus (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)

Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how t…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

Day 27: The Birth of Moses (2024)

Today we begin our journey in Egypt and Exodus as Fr. Mike reads about the birth of Moses, and the connection between burnt offerings and the sacrifice of the mass. Today's readings are Exodus 1-2, L…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

Day 26: God Responds to Job (2024)

Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God's beautiful yet mysterious response …

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

Day 25: Job's Questioning (2024)

Where is God in Job's suffering? Today, Fr. Mike dives deeper into Job's questions as he wrestles with his suffering. We learn that God always uses our suffering for a purpose although we may not und…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

Day 24: Tears of Joy (2024)

Fr. Mike takes a look at the dramatic moment when Joseph makes himself known to his brothers and weeps out of joy. Today's readings are Genesis 45-46, Job 37-38, and Proverbs 4:20-27.

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Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

Day 23: Judah Changes (2024)

We continue reading today Genesis 43-44, Job 35-36, and Proverbs 4:10-19. Fr. Mike highlights the transformation of Judah's heart and how his change shows us that we too can change regardless of our …

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

Day 22: Go to Joseph (2024)

Fr. Mike shows us how the faithfulness of Joseph in the Old Testament foreshadows the faithfulness of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the New Testament. Today's readings are Genesis 41-42; Job 33…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

Day 21: Walking with God (2024)

Fr. Mike continues reading through Genesis 39-40, Job 31-32 and Proverbs 3:33-35 and reflects on Joseph's righteousness as he walked with God.

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Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Day 20: Judah and Tamar (2024)

Fr. Mike talks about how God can bring great triumph from great brokenness as we read the messy story of Judah and Tamar. Today's readings are Genesis 38, Job 29-30, and Proverbs 3:28-32.

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Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Day 19: Joseph and His Brothers (2024)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on the dynamic between Joseph and his older brothers and shows us how the sin of envy is a distorted desire to be loved. Today's readings are Genesis 37, Job 27-28, and Proverbs 3:…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago