20: John the Baptist: Filled with the Spirit, Unwavering Courage, and Great Messenger

Joe Stopulos is joined by Brother John Barker, Franciscan friar and Old Testament scholar, to explore the life and mission of St. John the Baptist as the bridge between the Old and New Testaments. Together they discuss John’s prophetic role, his ascetic life in the wilderness, his bold call to repentance, and his unwavering mission to prepare the way for Jesus Christ. This episode highlights how St. John the Baptist models courage, humility, discipline, and total surrender to God in a culture that constantly points people toward themselves instead of Christ.