Faith & Family Bible Podcast with Steve Wood

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

Episode 447 – Raising Children to Know God – Part 1

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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!

Episode 446 – Discovering the Holiness of God

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.

Episode 445 – Youth Evangelism with Elise Devine

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 learn more about NET Ministries: https://netusa.org/

To schedule a NET retreat at your parish: https://netusa.org/schedule-a-retreat/

Episode 444 – God as our Father with Fr. Omar

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Today’s episode is our last in a series of episodes we’ve been airing about the Father and fatherhood this June.

Steve and longtime friend, Fr. Omar sit down to discuss the importance of a father and how God can, and often does, fulfill that role in our lives. 

Episode 443 – Healing the Father Wound

Today’s episode is a re-airing of episode 329. This is part of our series of episodes we’ll be airing all about the Father and fathers this June.

 

Steve shares his Five F’s for healing some father wounds.