Faith & Family Bible Podcast with Steve Wood

Episode 457 – Forgiveness, Divorce & Confession

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Steve discusses several themes as he wraps up Matthew 18 and begins Matthew 19.

Referenced in this episode:

• Matthew 18:21
• Genesis 3-4
• Matthew 19
• Ezekiel 36:26
• Pope Pius XI encyclical on Christian Marriage

You can get a free copy of Pope Pius XI’s encyclical on Christian Marriage, Casti Connubbi, on the Vatican website. Paragraph 40 is what Steve read in this episode

Episode 456 – The Upside Down & Downside Up Kingdom

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Today’s episode is all about humility – what St. Matthew, Pope Pius X and a priest Steve highly respects have to say about it.

Episode 455 – The Transfiguration & Our Transformation

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What does it mean to be a child of God? Steve’s in Matthew 17 this week and shares wisdom from Pope John Paul II and C.S. Lewis.

Referenced in this episode:

• Matthew 17
• 2 Corinthians 3:18
• CCC 1996
• Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis
• 2 Corinthians 3
• CCC 1998
• 2 Peter 1:4
• Romans 12:2

You can download a copy of Pope John Paul II’s apostolic letter, Orientale Lumen for free on the Vatican website.

Episode 454 – Caesare’a Philippi & the Papacy

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"The papacy is necessary to withstand the spiritual onslaught before the second coming of Christ."

Steve is still walking us through the gospel of Matthew. In today’s episode, we learn the truth & the power of Jesus building his Church on the rock of Peter.

Referenced in this episode:

• Matthew 16
• Deuteronomy 3
• Genesis 6
• Numbers 13
• Revelation 20
• 1 Enoch 10

Episode 453 – Parables about Treasure

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There are five teaching sections in Matthew. Steve gives insight to the parable on treasure hidden in the field and the parable of the pearl of great price.

Referenced in this episode:

• Matthew 13:44
• Matthew 13:45
• 2 Corinthians 3
• Romans 12:2
• 2 Corinthians 4:1-6
• Colossians 2

Episode 452 – The Parable of the Mustard Seed

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Today’s episode is very educational and Steve shares this insight to help with understanding the Bible.

Referenced in this episode:

• Matthew 13:31-32
• Ignatius Catholic Study Bible (New Testament)
• Daniel 4:10
• Ezekiel 31

Episode 451 – Parables of the Church

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Is the kingdom of heaven in heaven? Steve dives into more parables in Matthew 13 and gives a warning about counterfeit and phony Catholics.

Steve mentions a lecture Pope Benedict gave long before he was a cardinal or pope. To read the full essay on this talk, click here.

Other references in this episode:

• Matthew 13:18-23
• Matthew 16:18-20
• CCC 763
• Matthew 13:47-50

Episode 450 – Parable of the Sower

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Lessons from Jesus and Steve about catechesis for our time.

Episode 449 – Plundering the Strong Man’s House

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Moving into Matthew 12 today, Steve shares Jesus’ bold statement about plundering the strong man’s house.

Scripture Steve uses in today’s episode:

• Matthew 12:29
• Isaiah 9:2
• Ephesians 6:12
• Revelation
• 2 Thessalonians 2
• Revelation 20

Episode 448 – Raising Children to Know God – Part 2

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Steve continues this episode on raising children to know God by asking 3 key questions from Matthew 11

1. What does it mean to learn things that are hidden from the wise & understanding?
2. What does it mean that Jesus’ yoke is gentle, giving rest for your soul?
3. What does it mean that a relationship with God and truly knowing God involved a light burden vs. a heavy burden?

Scripture Steve uses in today’s episode:

• John 17
• Matthew 11:25-29
• Acts 15
• 1 John 4:19