The Word Unveiled

This episode walks through the dramatic stories of Israel's early leaders — the water from the rock at Meribah, the battle against Amalek, and Joshua's unwavering faithfulness at the tent of meeting. The episode closes with the anointing of Israel's first kings, Saul and David, showing how the Spirit's gift of power doesn't always come paired with wisdom. #twu #thewordunveiled #HolySpirit

This episode of The Word Unveiled focuses on the Holy Spirit and the three powerful Old Testament pictures of the Spirit at work: Ezekiel's vision of the valley of dry bones brought back to life, Judith's Spirit-empowered courage in delivering her people from Holofernes, and the Book of Wisdom's portrait of Wisdom as a spirit that "fills the world." #twu #thewordunveiled #HolySpirit

In Part 2 of our series on Mary, Queen of Heaven, Gordon walks through the great Marian apparitions and the devotions they inspired. He tells the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Miraculous Medal given to St. Catherine Labouré. He also covers Our Lady of Good Help in Wisconsin — the only Church-approved Marian apparition in the United States, the history of the Rosary from the Desert Fathers to St. Dominic, how to pray it, the four sets of mysteries, and the major Marian feast days on the Church calendar. #twu #thewordunveiled #maryqueenofheaven

Explore the four Marian dogmas in this episode of The Word Unveiled — the Immaculate Conception, Mary as Mother of God, her perpetual virginity, and the Assumption into Heaven! #twu #thewordunveiled #maryqueenofheaven

In this continuation of our series on Jesus Hidden in the Old Testament, Gordon walks through passages from texts like Isaiah's "child is born to us" and the Root of Jesse. The episode closes with a summary tying Genesis 3 and Revelation 12 together, and a reminder that the Old Testament is, in full, a roadmap to Christ. #twu #thewordunveiled #jesusintheoldtestament

Jesus is hidden in the Old Testament — but for the believer who pays attention, He's visible everywhere. In this episode of The Word Unveiled, Gordon Peck begins a two-part Bible study exploring many instances where Christ is present in the Hebrew Scriptures, drawing on His words in Luke 24 that "all Scripture points to him." #twu #thewordunveiled #Jeseus #hidden #oldtestament

Prompted by a sobering study revealing that a majority of Catholics view the bread and wine as mere symbols, this episode of the Word Unveiled sets out to recover the true depth of the Sacrament. Walk through biblical history as we connect ancient rituals of Yom Kippur and the Passover Seder directly to Jesus's institution of the Holy Mass. #twu #thewordunveiled #theEucharist

This fifth part of the series on the Reformation reflects on the decline of papal authority in resolving international disputes, the secularization of universities, the rise of capitalism and colonial exploitation, and the tragic misuse of Luther's writings centuries later during the Holocaust. #twu #thewordunveiled #thereformation

In this fourth episode of the Reformation series, we trace the dramatic conversion of Saint Ignatius of Loyola and follow the Society of Jesus as it spread the faith from Japan to Michigan. Take a look at two of Trent's greatest champions: Saint Charles Borromeo and Saint Teresa of Avila! #twu #thewordunveiled #thereformation

In part two of The Reformation, Gordon takes us on a deep dive into the intellectual and spiritual tremors that shook 16th-century Europe. Turn your attention to the Holy Roman Empire and the life of Martin Luther. From a terrifying thunderstorm that sparked his monastic vows to his intense personal struggles with spiritual anxiety, explore the shift in theology that led to his "breakthrough" on justification by faith alone! #twu #thewordunveiled #reformation

In Part One of our series on The Reformation, host Gordon Peck takes us on a deep dive into the centuries leading up to the Great Revolt. Exploring deep cultural and language divides, this episode uncovers how secular politics heavily entangled the spiritual mission of the Church. We look closely at the lives, teachings, and controversial legacies of two early reformers. Tune in to find out who they were! #twu #thewordunveiled #thereformation

In this episode of the Word Unveiled, host Gordon Peck takes us on a fascinating journey back to the late Middle Ages to explore the backstory and impact of the most published book in history next to the Bible: The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis. Dive into the historical turmoil of the 1400s, including: the political manipulation of the Church that left believers searching for deeper, personal spiritual stability and how the horrors of the plague gave rise to a call for true inner conversion. #twu #thewordunveiled #thomasakempis

In the grand finale of this seven-part series, Christianity in the Roman World, Gordon Peck explores the transformative 4th and 5th centuries. Discover how the Church rose from the ashes of a collapsing Roman Empire to guide Western civilization through the leadership of St. Jerome, St. Ambrose, St. Augustine, and Pope St. Leo the Great! #twu #thewordunveiled #christianityinrome

In part six of our seven-part series, Christianity in the Roman World, host Gordon Peck takes us deep into the monumental shifts of the 4th century A.D. With the rise of Emperor Constantine, the age of brutal Christian persecution comes to an end—but a new internal battle for the heart of the Church begins. #twu #thewordunveiled #christianityinrome

In this episode of The Word Unveiled, Gordon explores the balance between Roman history and early Church milestones. See how political debates, persecutions, and structural transformation challenged early Christians. #twu #thewordunveiled #christianityinrome

In this fourth episode of Christianity in Rome, Gordon Peck dives into the history of the Church moving beyond the borders of Judea, the different leaders and Martyrs that have appeared and inspired others, and the growth of the Church despite the impact of persecution on communities across the Empire. Tune in and listen now! #twu #thewordunveiled #christianityinrome

In Part 3 of our series, Christianity in the Roman World, we explore the explosive and violent first century of the early Church! Join us as we witness how a small movement in a Jerusalem Upper Room survived the might of Rome and the internal turmoil of Judea to become a light to all nations. #twu #thewordunveiled #christianityintheromanworldpart3

Explore the complex landscape Jesus entered: from the building projects of Herod to the social divides between the Sadducees of Jerusalem and the farmers of Galilee. Gordon Peck breaks down the different factions of the era and explains how Jesus’ ministry of miracles and parables directly challenged the established religious and Roman authorities. #twu #thewordunveiled #christianityintheromanworldpart2

This episode of the Word Unveiled explores the "convergence of cultures" that shaped the Holy Land. Listen as we bridge the gap between the Old and New Testaments, examining how God prepared the world for the coming of the Messiah through the rise and fall of empires! #twu #thewordunveiled #christianityintheromanworld

In this episode of The Word Unveiled, we dive deep into the complex social and religious landscape of 1st-century Judea. Explore the origins of the Pharisees, the Sadducees, and the Essenes, and how the Maccabean Revolt and Greek oppression gave rise to these distinct groups. #twu #thewordunveiled #pharisees #sadducees #essenes