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Faith & Family is a 15-minute, weekly Catholic Bible study centered on practical application for daily family life. Learn how studying Scripture can help you develop a deep, personal, profound, and life-changing knowledge of God. Applicable for the the entire family!
Faith & Family is a 15-minute, weekly Catholic Bible study centered on practical application for daily family life. Learn how studying Scripture can help you develop a deep, personal, profound, and life-changing knowledge of God. Applicable for the the entire family!
Episodes

Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Episode 454 – Caesare’a Philippi & the Papacy
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
FAMILY BIBLE STUDY SERIES ON THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW
"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

Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Episode 453 – Parables about Treasure
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
FAMILY BIBLE STUDY SERIES ON THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW
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

Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Episode 452 – The Parable of the Mustard Seed
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
FAMILY BIBLE STUDY SERIES ON THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW
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

Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Episode 451 – Parables of the Church
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
FAMILY BIBLE STUDY SERIES ON THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW
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

Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Episode 450 – Parable of the Sower
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
FAMILY BIBLE STUDY SERIES ON THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW
Lessons from Jesus and Steve about catechesis for our time.

Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Episode 449 – Plundering the Strong Man’s House
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
FAMILY BIBLE STUDY SERIES ON THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW
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

Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Episode 448 – Raising Children to Know God – Part 2
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
FAMILY BIBLE STUDY SERIES ON THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW
Steve continues this episode on raising children to know God by asking 3 key questions from Matthew 11
- What does it mean to learn things that are hidden from the wise & understanding?
- What does it mean that Jesus’ yoke is gentle, giving rest for your soul?
- 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

Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Episode 447 – Raising Children to Know God – Part 1
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
FAMILY BIBLE STUDY SERIES ON THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW
In our last episode, Steve reminded us that the key to a strong enduring faith is knowing who God is. In today’s episode, we’re back to our series on the Gospel of Matthew and Steve gives some tips for keeping kids in the faith. This show was prompted by a listener question.
If you ever have further questions after an episode, please email us at askthehost@gmail.com for Steve to review. It could prompt a quick response or a whole new episode!

Friday Jul 07, 2023
Episode 446 – Discovering the Holiness of God
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Friday Jul 07, 2023
The key to a strong enduring faith is knowing who God is. Today’s episode begins with a personal story from Steve and how he discovered the holiness of God. It changed his life and he knows that it’s the secret to a lifelong relationship with the Father.

Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Episode 445 – Youth Evangelism with Elise Devine
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Steve has Elise Devine in the studio today to share about her experience and calling to be a NET Missionary.
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To support Elise’s next mission: https://netusa.org/supportamissionary/ (select 'Elise Devine' in the list of missionaries on the donation form)
To learn more about NET Ministries: https://netusa.org/
To schedule a NET retreat at your parish: https://netusa.org/schedule-a-retreat/
