Faith & Family Bible Podcast with Steve Wood

Episode 558 - Why Did St. Paul Write Colossians?

In this episode, Steve Wood continues his study of St. Paul’s Letter to the Colossians by asking an important question: Why did St. Paul write Colossians?

Understanding the reason behind this epistle unlocks its deeper meaning — and reveals why Colossians contains some of the richest teaching in all of Scripture about Jesus.

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Episode 557 - Christians and the Secularization of Culture & Kids

Steve Wood explores how believers are called to live out their faith in every area of life—not just inside the Church. Drawing from Colossians 1:13 and insights from St. John Paul II, this episode challenges parents and catechists to bridge the gap between faith and culture and equip the next generation to live boldly in Christ’s Kingdom.

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Episode 556 - The Presence of the Transforming Power of the Future

What does it mean to live in the kingdom of God now, not just in the future? Steve Wood unpacks Colossians 1:11–13, showing how Christ has already delivered us from the dominion of darkness and transferred us into His kingdom.

Learn why young Christians can’t face today’s culture without this truth, why there’s no such thing as a “neutral” public square, and how God’s kingdom power strengthens believers for endurance, joy, and faithful living in the present age.

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Episode 555 - The King & His Kingdom

Modern Christians often miss the central message of the Bible: the reign of God through His Son. In this episode, Steve Wood explores how the theme of the King and His Kingdom is essential for understanding Colossians, Revelation, and the Gospels. Drawing on Colossians 1, Isaiah 52, and insights from leading scholars, we see how the Gospel is not just good news in general, but the royal proclamation that “Your God reigns.” This background sets the stage for grasping Paul’s vision of Christ’s kingdom and the sovereignty of God throughout Scripture.

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They’ve Had Enough: Charlie Kirk, Martyrdom, and a New Great Awakening.

Welcome, Friends of Charlie Kirk—and a New Generation Seeking God

In this special episode of the Faith & Family Bible Podcast, Steve Wood reflects on the cultural and spiritual shockwaves following the martyrdom of Charlie Kirk. What some saw as an attempt to sever a generation from God has instead ignited a movement—a modern “Great Awakening” among young people who are hungry for truth, returning to church, and opening the Bible in record numbers.

Rather than focusing solely on the political ramifications, Steve emphasizes the deeper cultural and spiritual awakening that is unfolding, as young people begin to recognize the significance of Kirk's sacrifice in their relationship with God. He discusses the notion that this event may serve as a catalyst, igniting a flood of faith and a return to spiritual roots amidst a world increasingly seeking to sever ties with the divine.

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Episode 553 - Knowing God in Order to Thrive in a Pagan Culture

What does it take to build a faith that thrives in today’s pagan culture? St. Paul’s letter to the Colossians holds the key: a deep knowledge of God found in Scripture and centered on Christ.

In this episode, Steve Wood unpacks Colossians 1–2, showing how true spiritual wisdom leads to maturity, transformation, and lasting fruit. Parents and catechists will discover how to pass on a faith that doesn’t burn out, but grows stronger through grace and the knowledge of Christ—“in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”

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Episode 552 - Introduction to Colossians

In this episode of Faith & Family Bible Study, Steve Wood explores the Epistle to the Colossians—written by St. Paul around 60 AD while imprisoned in Rome. Though addressed to the early Church, Colossians speaks powerfully to Catholics today on spiritual warfare, false “Jesus+” teachings, overcoming sin, and building a strong Christian worldview.

Learn why Colossians contains one of the clearest portraits of who Jesus is in all of Scripture, and how Paul’s teaching continues to guide Catholics facing modern challenges.

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Episode 551 - Authorship and Authority

In this new series on Colossians, Steve Wood addresses the hotly debated question of authorship. Did St. Paul actually write Colossians, or is it the work of later disciples? Drawing from Scripture, Church teaching, and modern scholarship, Steve explains why questioning authorship undermines biblical authority—especially in a letter with one of the highest Christologies in the New Testament. This episode equips listeners—students, seminarians, clergy, and laity alike—to defend the trustworthiness of Scripture and rediscover the richness of Colossians.

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Episode 550 - His Commandments Are Not Burdensome: Practical Applications for Families

In this episode, Steve Wood concludes his study of 1 John with a practical look at 1 John 5:3: “His commandments are not burdensome.” Discover how to raise faith-filled kids without overloading them, why grace—not willpower—is the key to Christian living, and how tools like the “Grace Burger” and Ephesians 2:8–10 can help families live the faith with joy.

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Episode 549 - His Commandments Are Not Burdensome

Why do so many Catholic youth fall away from the faith—and how can parents help reverse the trend? In this episode, Steve Wood unpacks 1 John 5:3 and Jesus’ teaching that His commandments are not burdensome. Discover the difference between genuine Christian obedience and the crushing weight of legalism, and why grace—not grit—is the foundation for living the Christian life.

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