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

In this episode of Great Men of the Bible, Joe Stopulos welcomes Brother John Barker, Franciscan friar and professor of Old Testament Studies, to discuss the life and mission of St. John the Baptist. As one of the most important figures in all four Gospels, John stands at the crossroads of salvation history — the final great prophet of the Old Testament and the one chosen to prepare the way for Jesus Christ. Joe and Brother John unpack the biblical significance of John the Baptist, from the miraculous story of his birth in the Gospel of Luke to his years of asceticism in the wilderness, his fearless preaching, and his call to repentance. They also explore how John’s humility, courage, and discipline provide a powerful example for Catholic men today seeking to live faithfully in a culture of distraction, comfort, and self-promotion. The conversation dives into themes of repentance, fasting, spiritual training, prophecy, martyrdom, and authentic Christian witness, while highlighting John the Baptist’s constant reminder: “It is not about me — it is about Christ.” #GreatMenOfTheBible #JohnTheBaptist #CatholicPodcast #BibleStudy #NewTestament #CatholicFaith #Repentance #Asceticism #ChristianDiscipline #CatholicMen #Prophets #Franciscan #ScriptureStudy #IowaCatholicRadio #JoeStopulos 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 StopulosSunday 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.