Psalm 23, Spiritual Warfare, and the Eucharist with Matthew Umbarger

On this week’s episode of The UnCommon Good, Dr. Bud Marr welcomes returning guest Dr. Matthew Umbarger from Newman University in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Umbarger shares his remarkable journey from the Restoration Movement and missionary work in Israel into the Catholic Church. Along the way, Bud and Matthew discuss biblical interpretation, the historical roots of Christian worship, the importance of reading Scripture in community, and how Catholic theology transformed their understanding of the Old Testament. The heart of the conversation centers on Dr. Umbarger’s book: “A Table in the Presence of My Enemies: Banqueting and Battling in Ancient Israel.” Listeners will hear a fascinating exploration of Psalm 23, the Eucharist as preparation for spiritual battle, the Passover connection to Christian worship, and how ancient Israel understood sacrificial meals before battle. The episode also touches on: Catholic biblical literacy today The Church Fathers and Scripture Historical criticism and faith Spiritual warfare and the Mass The continuity between the Old and New Testaments Why the Eucharist matters for daily Christian life #TheUnCommonGood #IowaCatholicRadio #MatthewUmbarger #BudMarr #BoBonner #Psalm23 #CatholicPodcast #CatholicRadio #Eucharist #SpiritualWarfare #BibleStudy #OldTestament #CatholicTheology #NewmanUniversity #CatholicFaith #ScriptureStudy #ChurchFathers #ChristianPodcast #CatholicTeaching #CatholicCulture 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.