Podcast Episodes

Day 18: The Heart of Israel (2024)

Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today's readings are Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Day 17: Jacob Meets Esau (2024)

Fr. Mike dives into the love Jacob has for God, and how this is shown when Jacob meets Esau. Today's readings are Genesis 33-34, Job 23-24, and Proverbs 3:13-18.

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Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Day 16: The Suffering of Job (2024)

Fr. Mike highlights the mysterious role suffering in Job's life as we continue journeying through Genesis 31-32, Job 21-22, and Proverbs 3:9-12.

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Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Day 15: Leah Feels Unloved (2024)

Fr. Mike focuses on Leah's painful struggle trying to make herself lovable as we continue to read Genesis 29-30, Job 19-20, and Proverbs 3:5-8.

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Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Day 14: Isaac Blesses Jacob (2024)

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 1 year, 11 months ago

Day 13: Esau Sells His Birthright (2024)

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.

For the…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Day 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2024)

Today we read about 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, and P…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Day 11: The Sacrifice of Isaac (2024)

Fr. Mike explains the significance behind 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 1 year, 11 months ago

Day 10: Hagar and Ishmael (2024)

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 1 year, 11 months ago

Day 9: Sodom and Gomorrah (2024)

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 1 year, 11 months ago