Best Bible Study About The Parables Podcasts (2025)

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Living waters, and Jesus' cleansing of the Temple 1:15:25

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Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they unpack the readings for this week’s Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica— including Ezekiel’s eschatological vision of a temple and Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple. This episode of Sunday School is sponsored by the Aquinas Institute of Theology’s Doctor of Ministry in Preaching pro…

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ECM Five Minute Maxims for Men - Bring Wheelbarrows of Gratitude to Your Wife 4:37

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Thanks for listening to the Every Catholic Man Podcast. Check out the new book, Becoming a Happier Catholic Man–2026. Go to Every Catholic Man to find more tools and resources to help you become a holier and happier Catholic man.By Every Catholic Man

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The Holy Catholic Church Celebrates Feast of the Dedication of the St. John Lateran Basilica – Sunday, November 9, 2025 – Jn 2:13-22 10:43

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The ancient roots of Christ’s Holy Catholic Church are recalled and honored with the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran on November 9. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by seeking the Gift of Understanding from the Holy Spirit so he can revere Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of the Eucharist and by growing in the Virtu…

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ECM Gospel Bible Study - The Holy Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of All Saints - Wednesday November 1, 2023 - Mt 5:1-12a 9:42

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The Holy Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of All Saints. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Gratitude so he can joyfully and reverently observe Holy Days and by growing in the Virtue of Piety so he can be fortified by the Communion of Saints.By Every Catholic Man

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All Souls' Day and God's faithfulness beyond the grave 59:21

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Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for All Souls’ Day— including one of the very few Old Testament references to life after death, and Jesus’ cryptic message in the Gospel of John about doing the will of God. This episode of Sunday School is sponsored by SEEK 2026. Invite your parish to experience encounter, c…

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ECM Five Minute Maxims for Men - Break the Chains of Your Phone Addiction 5:41

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Thanks for listening to the Every Catholic Man Podcast. Check out the new book, Becoming a Happier Catholic Man–2026. Go to Every Catholic Man to find more tools and resources to help you become a holier and happier Catholic man.By Every Catholic Man

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ECM Gospel Bible Study - The Holy Catholic Church celebrates the Commemoration of All Souls - Sunday November 2, 2025 - Jn 6:37-40 8:55

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The Holy Catholic Church celebrates the Commemoration of All Souls. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Gratitude so he can give God thanks for the gift of Purgatory and by growing in the Virtue of Charity so he can continuously seek Indulgences for the souls of the faithfully departed. Thanks for listening to the Eve…

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ECM Five Minute Maxims for Men - Keep Your Eyes on Jesus, Not Your Phone 5:09

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Go to EveryCatholicMan.com and find tools and resources to help you become a better Catholic Son and Catholic Father. Grow in holiness and happiness in 2026! Check out the critically acclaimed new book, Becoming a Happier Catholic Man - 2026. ECM Five Minute Maxims for Men - Keep Your Eyes on Jesus, Not Your Phone…

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Bribing God: the Pharisee and the tax collector 53:47

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Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they unpack the readings for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time— including Jesus’ parable about a pharisee and a tax collector making offerings in the temple. This episode of Sunday School is sponsored by SEEK 2026. Invite your parish to experience encounter, community, and transformation at S…

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ECM Five Minute Maxims for Men - Jesus Cures Spiritual Gangrene 5:05

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Go to EveryCatholicMan.com and find tools and resources to help you become a better Catholic Son and Catholic Father. Grow in holiness and happiness in 2026! Check out the critically acclaimed new book, Becoming a Happier Catholic Man - 2026. ECM Five Minute Maxims for Men - Jesus Cures Spiritual Gangrene…

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Ep. 105 Problems with the Historical View of Luke 16 49:17

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Text Us! In this episode, we continue our discussion concerning Luke 16:19-31. We provide a couple points of opposition to the Historical view of this account, and offer our rebuttal to those views. To learn more about our online Pneumatology and New Testament Survey Courses, click here https://www.fgbi.org/fast-track.html. If you would like to don…

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ECM Gospel Bible Study - Jesus condemns the judging of others in the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. - Sunday October 26, 2025 - Lk 18:9-14 9:17

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Jesus condemns the judging of others and urges a man to recognize his sinfulness in the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Prayer so he can realize his spiritual poverty and pray to the Savior and by building the Virtue of Kindness so he can more perfectly bear love for …

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ECM Five Minute Maxims for Men - Imitate the Mercy of Jesus 5:25

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Go to EveryCatholicMan.com and find tools and resources to help you become a better Catholic Son and Catholic Father. Grow in holiness and happiness in 2026! Check out the critically acclaimed new book, Becoming a Happier Catholic Man - 2026. ECM Five Minute Maxims for Men - Imitate the Mercy of Jesus…

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Keep your hands up, and the mow down 1:02:00

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It’s the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time! This week, Moses holds up his staff to secure victory in battle against the Amalekites. Then, St. Paul writes to Timothy about good governance and Jesus tells the parable of the arrogant judge. This episode of Sunday School is sponsored by SEEK 2026. Invite your parish to experience encounter, communit…

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ECM Deep Discussions - Jeff Cavins – The Importance of Evangelizing Men 1:13:23

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In another of the ECM Deep Discussions, Jeff Cavins speaks about the challenges and blessings of evangelizing Catholic Men. Jeff is the creator of the Great Adventure Bible Series, host of the popular Daily Gospel Series on the Hallow app, and leader of pilgrimages to the Holy Lands and beyond. Find out more about Jeff at JeffCavins.com. Get your c…

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ECM Five Minute Maxims for Men - Haunted by Dark Thoughts? Ask Jesus for Holy Forgetfulness 4:47

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Go to EveryCatholicMan.com and find tools and resources to help you become a better Catholic Son and Catholic Father. Grow in holiness and happiness in 2026! Check out the critically acclaimed new book, Becoming a Happier Catholic Man - 2026. ECM Five Minute Maxims for Men - Haunted by Dark Thoughts? Ask Jesus for Holy Forgetfulness…

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ECM Sunday Gospel Bible Study - Jesus urges men to fight for justice in the face of injustice in the Parable of the Widow and the Unrighteous Judge - Sunday October 19, 2025 - Lk 18:1-8 9:13

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Jesus urges men to fight for justice in the face of injustice in the Parable of the Widow and the Unrighteous Judge. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Faith so he can receive the astounding rewards of seeking justice and by pursuing the Virtue of Orderliness so he can do his best to prepare for the inevitable crises…

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ECM Five Minute Maxims for Men - Give Jesus More of Your Share of Mind 5:43

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Go to EveryCatholicMan.com and find tools and resources to help you become a better Catholic Son and Catholic Father. Grow in holiness and happiness in 2026! Check out the critically acclaimed new book, Becoming a Happier Catholic Man - 2026. ECM Five Minute Maxim for Men - Give Jesus More of Your Share of Mind…

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The foreigner’s act of faith, and ten lepers healed 52:44

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It’s the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time! Join Dr. Scott Powell and JD Flynn as they talk about the healing of Naaman, St. Paul’s final letter, and a Samaritan’s confession of faith in Jesus, the high priest. Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 4:45 Reading 1 - 2 Kings 5:14-17 Psalm 98: 1-4 Reading 2 - 2 Timothy 2:8-13 Gospel - Luke 17:1…

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ECM Five Minute Maxims for Men - Seek the Freedom for Excellence 5:12

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By Every Catholic Man

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Jesus cleanses 10 lepers but offers eternal salvation only to one grateful leper - Sunday October 12, 2025 - Lk 17:11-19 9:21

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Jesus cleanses 10 lepers but offers eternal salvation only to one grateful leper. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Religion so he can thank Jesus for his blessing by joyfully practicing Catholicism and by seeking the Fruits of Faithfulness and Kindness so he can seek healing from Jesus for himself or others. Go to …

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ECM Deep Discussions - Speaking with Father Mike Schmitz on helping Catholic Men 37:41

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Welcome to Every Catholic Man Deep Discussions, where we dive into the challenges Catholic men and the Church face today — and find ways to overcome them. Today’s Guest: In this discussion, I talk with Fr. Mike Schmitz about the state of Catholic men in the Church, the struggles they face, and how we can help men overcome these challenges and live …

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ECM Five Minute Maxims for Men - Strive Today to Hea r- ‘Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant" 4:50

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Go to EveryCatholicMan.com and find tools and resources to help you become a better Catholic Son and Catholic Father. Grow in holiness and happiness in 2026! Check out the critically acclaimed new book, Becoming a Happier Catholic Man - 2026. We live in a material world surrounded by noise, possessions, and constant comparisons. From a young age, m…

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‘Increase our faith,’ and God answers Habakkuk 54:44

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It’s the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn and Kate Olivera as they talk about this week’s readings— including God’s answer to Habakkuk’s question about pending suffering, St. Paul’s last letter, and Jesus’ words about the power of faith the size of a mustard seed. This episode of Sunday School is sponsored by …

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ECM Five Minute Maxims for Men - Strive to Keep the Commandments of Christ  4:33

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Go to EveryCatholicMan.com and find tools and resources to help you become a better Catholic Son and Catholic Father. Grow in holiness and happiness in 2026! Check out the critically acclaimed new book, Becoming a Happier Catholic Man - 2026. It doesn’t matter where you look today—schools, social media, politics—there’s a full-blown rebellion again…

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Jesus calls men to faith and humble service - Sunday October 5, 2025 - Lk 17:5-10 9:26

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Jesus calls men to faith and humble service. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Duty so he can be a spiritual father and by pursuing the Virtue of Humility so he can be a humble slave of the Lord Jesus Christ. Go to EveryCatholicMan.com and find tools and resources to help you become a better Catholic Son and Catholi…

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Ep. 104 Luke 16: Literal or Parable? 37:55

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Text Us! Was Jesus telling a parable—or giving us a glimpse into eternity? In Luke 16, the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus has stirred debate among scholars for quite some time. Some see it as a vivid illustration of hell’s reality, others as a true account of a man crying out from the flames. In this episode, we dig into the context, propose the…

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Special Announcement - Becoming a Happier Catholic Man 2026 5:59

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Explore Becoming a Happier Catholic Man–2026 Welcome to the EveryCatholicMan.com Podcast, where a man can draw closer to Jesus Christ, learn the Catholic faith, and grow in true and lasting happiness by becoming a better Catholic son and a better Catholic father. This is a special announcement about some new ways the Every Catholic Man Project can …

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ECM 5 Minute Maxims for Men - Stop Chasing Your Dreams Start Following Jesus 5:15

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Go to EveryCatholicMan.com and find tools and resources to help you become a better Catholic Son and Catholic Father. Grow in holiness and happiness in 2026! Check out the critically acclaimed new book, Becoming a Happier Catholic Man - 2026. Find daily Gospel Bible Studies for the Mass for every day of the year.…

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Wine from bowls, and Lazarus finger water 1:03:59

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It’s the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they talk more about the minor prophet Amos’ warnings to the northern kingdom, an Allelujah psalm and St. Paul’s pastoral letter to Timothy. Then, Scott unpacks the Gospel parable about Lazarus and the rich man. - This episode of Sunday School is spo…

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ECM 5 Minute Maxims for Men - Become Great by Doing Great Things in Christ.mp3 5:25

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Go to EveryCatholicMan.com and find tools and resources to help you become a better Catholic Son and Catholic Father. Grow in holiness and happiness in 2026! Check out the critically acclaimed new book, Becoming a Happier Catholic Man - 2026. Find daily Gospel Bible Studies for the Mass for every day of the year.…

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Jesus warns of eternal damnation for the lack of charity in the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus - Sunday September 28 2025 - Lk 16:19-31 9:58

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Go to EveryCatholicMan.com and find tools and resources to help you become a better Catholic Son and Catholic Father. Grow in holiness and happiness in 2026! Check out the critically acclaimed new book, Becoming a Happier Catholic Man - 2026. Find daily Gospel Bible Studies for the Mass for every day of the year.…

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ECM 5 Minute Maxims for Men - Slow Down. Think Twice and Act Once 4:19

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Go to EveryCatholicMan.com and find tools and resources to help you become a better Catholic Son and Catholic Father. Grow in holiness and happiness in 2026! Check out the critically acclaimed new book, Becoming a Happier Catholic Man - 2026. Find daily Gospel Bible Studies for the Mass for every day of the year.…

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The Justice of Jesus with Joash P. Thomas 41:44

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In this episode, Cody Matchett talks with Joash P. Thomas about his book, The Justice of Jesus: Reimagining Your Church’s Life Together to Pursue Liberation and Wholeness. Joash P. Thomas (MACL, Dallas Theological Seminary; MACS, Dallas Theological Seminary; MPS, The George Washington University) is a public theologian and a highly sought-after int…

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Right worship, and the parable of the shrewd scoundrel 1:07:17

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It’s the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they talk about the minor prophet Amos, the Egyptian Hallel, and one of St. Paul’s pastoral letters. Then, Scott gives a helpful framework for approaching the confusing parable of the shrewd scoundrel. This episode of Sunday School is sponsored by the St. Paul …

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ECM 5 Minute Maxims for Men - Saints are just sinners who repent again and again 4:14

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Go to EveryCatholicMan.com and find tools and resources to help you become a better Catholic Son and Catholic Father. Grow in holiness and happiness in 2026! Check out the critically acclaimed new book, Becoming a Happier Catholic Man - 2026. Find daily Gospel Bible Studies for the Mass for every day of the year.…

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Episode 274 - Jesus urges men to prudently serve God by becoming excellent stewards - Sunday September 21, 2025 - Lk 16:1-13 10:47

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Jesus urges men to prudently serve God by becoming excellent stewards. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Perseverance so he can continually make many small choices to serve Christ daily and by pursuing the Virtue of Orderliness so he can be an excellent steward of God’s material gifts. Go to EveryCatholicMan.com to …

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Jesus Was: Not What We Expected but Better Than We Imagined 43:03

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In this episode, Cody Matchett talks with Susy Flory and Scott Johanningsmeier about their book, Jesus Was: Not What We Expected but Better Than We Imagined. Susy Flory is a New York Times best-selling author or coauthor of eighteen books, directs West Coast Christian Writers, and is the founder of Everything Memoir. Her book The Unbreakable Boy be…

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The kenotic hymn and the power of memory 58:43

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It’s the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they talk about how the Book of Numbers got its name, the importance of memory, and the kenotic hymn in Philippians. Then, Nicodemus has a dialogue with Jesus in the Gospel of John. This episode of Sunday School is sponsored by SEEK. Invite your parish to …

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Episode 273 - The agonizing and saving truth of Christ’s Crucifixion is recalled in the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross - Sunday September 14, 2025 - Lk 14:25-33 9:24

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The agonizing and saving truth of Christ’s Crucifixion is recalled in the ancient Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on September 14. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Piety so he can confront the horrible cost of Christ’s Crucifixion on the Cross and grow in the Virtue of Charity so he can bless and evangeli…

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Philemon and Onesimus, and the world upside down 57:49

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It’s the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time! Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they talk about one of the greatest stories in the Bible. But first, we’ll hear from the Book of Wisdom and a rare psalm attributed to Moses. Then, in the Gospel of Luke Jesus shares two confusing mini-parables. This episode of Sunday School is spons…

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Ep. 103 Listener Question: The Posture of the Young Preacher 54:37

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Text Us! In this episode, we address a question that was sent into us by a young preacher. He asks, "as a young preacher, it is my desire to be as effective as I can be. How ought I to approach or posture myself toward the congregation, God, and even myself?" We spend some time addressing this question, pointing back to Christ as our ultimate examp…

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Episode 272 - Jesus confirms the astounding absolute commitment He requires of His disciples - Sunday September 7, 2025 - Lk 14:25-33 9:55

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Jesus confirms the astounding absolute commitment He requires of His disciples. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by seeking the Gift of Fortitude from the Holy Spirit so he can be prepared to sacrifice for Jesus Christ and by seeking the Gift of Counsel from the Spirit so he can receive the Spirit’s help in the battle against vice and sin. …

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God loves the poor, and we are poor 1:02:39

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It’s the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time! Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they talk about Sirach and its place within Wisdom literature. Then, they talk about a call to humility in Hebrews and a Gospel parable about guests and seats of honor. This episode of Sunday School is sponsored by FOCUS Retreats, empowering parishe…

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Episode 271 - Jesus calls men to be humble and offer charity to the poor - Sunday August 31, 2025 - Lk 14:1, 7-14 10:06

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Jesus calls men to be humble and offer charity to the poor. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Humility so he can think less of himself and more of God and by pursuing the Virtue of Generosity so he can be anonymous in his generosity to others. Go to EveryCatholicMan.com to grow further in holiness and happiness. See…

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The narrow gate and the locked door 1:07:41

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It’s the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time! Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn and Kate Olivera as they talk about the cyclical nature of the Old Testament, and parenting imagery in this week’s readings from Isaiah and Hebrews. Then, Jesus responds to the question “Who will be saved?” in the Gospel of Luke. This episode of Sunday School is sponsore…

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Episode 270 - Jesus warns of great difficulty of being received into Heaven through the Narrow Door - Sunday August 24, 2025 - Lk 13:22-30 10:00

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Jesus warns of great difficulty of being received into Heaven through the Narrow Door. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by seeking the Gift of Counsel from the Holy Spirit so he can always strive to enter through the Narrow Gate and by building the Virtue of Diligence so he can keep a mindset of continual spiritual conversion in Christ. Go …

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Jeremiah and the cistern, and suffering for the sake of joy 1:02:12

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It’s the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they explore the context for the book of Jeremiah, and talk about why exactly Jesus comes "to set the earth on fire." This episode of Sunday School was brought to you by the St. Paul Center. Priests, grow your love for Christ and for your ministry through study, f…

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Episode 269 - Jesus reveals He has come to force men to choose and divisions and conflict will occur - Sunday August 17, 2025 - Lk 12:49-53 9:25

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Jesus reveals He has come to force men to choose and divisions and conflict will occur. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Charity so he can pray for all spouses to be unified in the Sacraments of Christ and by seeking the Gift of Knowledge from the Holy Spirit so he can be guided by the Spirit to evangelize non-Cath…

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A knowable mystery, and undercover boss 1:06:29

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It’s the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, and our readings are filled with little riddles. Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn and Kate Olivera as they talk about what it means that the Passover was “known beforehand to our fathers.” Then, Scott gives the context of the Letter to the Hebrews and suggests Jesus’ Gospel parable about the master return…