Chris Explores the Gospels

In this episode, we remain on the hillside with Jesus as He continues the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:27–32. Here, He speaks to the deeper movements of the human heart — desire, dignity, and the sacredness of covenant love. Through historical context, first‑century cultural insight, and the wisdom of Catholic tradition, we explore how Jesus’ words protect the vulnerable, honor the human person, and call us to a faithfulness th...

In this episode, we return to the hillside as Jesus continues the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:21–26. Here, He confronts the everyday reality of anger, broken relationships, and the urgent call to make peace. We explore His teaching on the hidden harm of contempt, the priority of reconciliation even over worship, and the God‑given dignity of every person we encounter.

Through historical context, sensory storytelling, and prayer...

In this episode, we step onto the hillside with Jesus as He calls His followers the salt of the earth and the light of the world. In Matthew 5:13–20, we explore what these powerful images meant to first‑century listeners — symbols of preservation, wisdom, visibility, and mission — and how Jesus invites us to embody them today.

We also look at what it means for Jesus to “fulfill the Law,” uncovering the shift from external rule‑keep...

In this episode, we climb the hillside with Jesus as He begins the Sermon on the Mount. Here, He reveals the heart of the Kingdom through the Beatitudes — a series of blessings that turn the world’s values upside down and invite us into a new way of seeing, living, and loving.

Drawing from the wisdom of St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, and St. Catherine of Siena, we explore how the Beatitudes form the interior life of a disciple ...

In this episode, we stand on the shoreline of Galilee as Jesus begins His public ministry. From the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy to the calling of the first disciples, we explore how the light of Christ breaks into ordinary places and how His simple invitation — “Follow Me” — becomes the turning point of countless lives.

Drawing on insights from John Paul II, Father Mike Schmitz, Bishop Barron, Fulton Sheen, and early Church Fa...

In this episode, we follow Jesus into the wilderness where hunger, silence, and temptation become the setting for one of the most important moments of His mission. Through historical insight, first‑century context, and the wisdom of saints and scholars—from Augustine and Chrysostom to Aquinas, Fulton Sheen, Benedict XVI, and Bishop Barron—we explore what this encounter truly meant.

Jesus shows us that the wilderness is not wasted. ...

John the Baptist cries out in the wilderness, calling Israel — and us — to a fresh start. In this episode, Chris explores John’s bold message of repentance and the hope it carries for anyone longing for renewal. Then we move to the Jordan River, where Jesus steps into the water and reveals the depth of God’s love through His baptism.

A short, clear reflection on identity, renewal, and what it means to be God’s beloved — right in th...

In this episode, we enter one of the most dramatic and tender moments of Jesus’ early life: the Holy Family’s flight into Egypt and their unexpected return to Nazareth (Matthew 2:13–23).

Through historical insight, sensory storytelling, and prayerful reflection, we explore how God guides Joseph, Mary, and Jesus through fear, exile, danger, and the quiet rebuilding that follows. We also confront the heartbreaking reality of the mass...

This episode takes listeners on a vivid journey through the Gospel of Matthew’s account of the Magi, uncovering the history, culture, and spiritual significance of their visit to Bethlehem.

Travel across desert nights with the Magi, ancient priests and scholars from the East, as they follow a mysterious star to worship the newborn King. Discover who the Magi really were, what their gifts meant, and how their journey fulfilled ancie...

In this Christmas Gospel Snack, I share a moment from Luke’s Gospel that has been resting on my heart: the angel’s message of “good news of great joy for all people.” Filmed in front of my Christmas tree, this reflection explores how God’s greatest gifts often arrive quietly — in ordinary moments, in simple acts of love, and in the people who walk with us. Christmas isn’t just about the presents we wrap. It’s about the presence we ...

Step into the world of first-century Nazareth . This episode unpacks the meaning of betrothal, the real dangers Mary faced, and the communal consequences of scandal. Against the backdrop of Roman occupation and messianic hope, Joseph’s choice becomes the hinge of prophecy and a redefinition of righteousness as mercy. You’ll be invited to enter Joseph’s inner turmoil, reflect on your own choices, and discover how “Emmanuel—God with ...

Today we’ll explore a passage many skip — the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1:1-17. At first glance, it’s a list of names. But Matthew begins here for a reason. This genealogy is a theological statement, a proclamation of who Jesus is, and it shows how God has been at work across generations.

Why does Matthew begin his Gospel with a list of names?

So, leave your sandals outside the door and join me as we sit together with the first...

Today we'll explore the world of the four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These texts are more than ancient writings; they are windows into the life of Jesus, shaped by the cultural, political, and historical realities of the first century. Together, they give us a multi-dimensional portrait of Christ, each with its own emphasis and audience.

We’ll explore who these authors were, what they focused on, the world they lived in...