May 22, 2026 - Hour 1

Segment 1: Is Pentecost the Birthday of the Church?It’s a commonly touted line that Pentecost is the Birthday of the Church. But there’s no real root for that sentiment in the Church documents or the Scriptures. So where does it come from? And when is the Church’s birthday? The answer lies is understanding the nature and purpose of the Church’s existence. Marcus has more.Segment 2: When the Spirit Comes in Power (3 segments) The entire Easter and Lenten season presupposes that we are on a journey culminating with this moment – the Feast of Pentecost. We cannot underestimate the power of the Resurrection – but the Easter season culminates with Pentecost because it is an historical event that continues in the life of the Church to this very day. Peter Herbeck has more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com