Abraham and the Birth of a Covenant — with Dr. Bud Marr

Guest: Dr. Bud Marr — Director, National Institute for Newman Studies; theologian; former philosophy professor at Mercy College; co-host of The Uncommon Good.Abraham as the first major covenantal figure in salvation historyThe gap between Adam and Abraham: generations, wickedness, the Flood, and the Tower of BabelWhy Abraham’s calling represents a decisive shift in God’s planAbraham's immediate yes to God and what his trust teaches modern disciplesThe tension between Abraham’s faithfulness and his human failingsSarah, Hagar, and Ishmael — how God remains faithful even when humans falterGod’s unconditional covenant in Genesis 15 and its theological meaningAbraham’s generosity and humility in his dealings with LotThe deep symbolic and prophetic layers of the Binding of Isaac (Genesis 22)Early Church connections: Melchizedek, sacrifice, covenant, and ChristHow the Old and New Testament interlock through themes, language, and typologyRecommended reading: The Lamb’s Supper by Scott HahnWhy studying Abraham opens the door to understanding the whole Bible #GreatMenOfTheBible #CatholicPodcast #Abraham #Covenant #BibleStudy #SalvationHistory #FaithJourney #ScriptureReflection #CatholicFaith #OldTestament Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian MoncadaCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonMaking It Personal with Bishop William JoensenMan Up! with Joe StopulusSunday Dive with Katie PatrizioThe Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo BonnerThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.