The Great Men of the Bible Series

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.

· Introduction to Mike Aquilina and his work in Catholic history · Why Saint Peter is one of the most important and relatable figures in the Bible · Peter’s transformation: from fisherman to leader of the early Church · Key Gospel moments: walking on water, denial of Christ, and reconciliation · The dramatic shift after Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit · Peter as a model of repentance, humility, and bold evangelization · The role of Peter in the Acts of the Apostles and the early Church · Understanding the papacy through Peter’s life and mission · What Peter teaches us about faith, failure, and spiritual growth today 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.

Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada - Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson - Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen - Man Up! with Joe Stopulus - Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio - The Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo Bonner - The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith - The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr - Faith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle Want to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada - Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson - Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen - Man Up! with Joe Stopulus - Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio - The Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo Bonner - The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith - The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr - Faith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle Want to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada - Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson - Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen - Man Up! with Joe Stopulus - Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio - The Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo Bonner - The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith - The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr - Faith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle Want to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada - Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson - Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen - Man Up! with Joe Stopulus - Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio - The Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo Bonner - The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith - The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr - Faith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle Want to support your favorite show? Click Here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Great Men of the Bible series, host Joe Stopulos sits down with Katie Patrizio, Director of Faith Formation at St. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, to examine the life and message of the prophet Daniel. Set during the Babylonian exile, the Book of Daniel reveals how God’s faithful people remained steadfast even when far from the Temple and surrounded by a foreign culture. Joe and Katie discuss how Daniel and his companions—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—demonstrated extraordinary courage by refusing to compromise their faith, even when faced with death. The conversation explores Daniel’s role in the royal court of Babylon, his God-given ability to interpret dreams, and the dramatic moments that have inspired generations of believers, including the fiery furnace and Daniel in the lion’s den. Katie also highlights Daniel’s powerful prayer of repentance in chapter nine and the remarkable prophecy that points forward to the coming of the Messiah. Listeners will discover how Daniel’s story teaches us about faithful worship, repentance, perseverance in trials, and trusting God’s plan even during times of exile and suffering. His life remains a powerful example of courage and fidelity for Christians today. Guest: Katie Patrizio — Director of Faith Formation at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Host: Joe Stopulos Topics Covered Historical context of the Babylonian exile The Jewish people living under Babylonian rule Daniel’s role in the royal court of King Nebuchadnezzar Parallels between Daniel and Joseph in Egypt The courage of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace Daniel’s faithfulness and the story of the lion’s den The challenge of worshiping God without the Temple Daniel’s powerful prayer of repentance in Chapter 9 The prophecy of the “seventy weeks” pointing toward the Messiah Living faithfully in a culture that opposes God #GreatMenOfTheBible #BookOfDaniel #CatholicPodcast #BibleStudy #OldTestament #FaithInExile #CatholicFaith #ScriptureStudy #ChristianCourage #SalvationHistory 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.

Guest: Dr. Andrew Swafford — Professor of Sacred Scripture at Benedictine College Host: Joe Stopulos In this episode, you’ll learn: Where Ezekiel fits in salvation history and the Babylonian exile Why Ezekiel prophesied from outside Israel The meaning behind Ezekiel’s throne vision and the departure of God’s glory How the destruction of Jerusalem shaped his message The importance of the “Oracles Against the Nations” God’s promise of a new heart and the gift of the Spirit The famous vision of the dry bones and what it reveals about resurrection and restoration How Ezekiel’s temple prophecy points forward to Christ and the Church Practical lessons on suffering, courage, sacred reverence, and living the faith publicly #GreatMenOfTheBible #BibleStudy #Ezekiel #CatholicPodcast #ScriptureStudy #CatholicFaith #OldTestament #Prophets #FaithInExile #CatholicMen #ChristianLeadership #BiblicalTimeline #AscensionPress #CatholicTeaching #TrustGod 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.

In this episode of the Great Men of the Bible series, host Joe Stopulos welcomes Dr. Andrew Swafford, Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture at Benedictine College and Senior Fellow at the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, to examine the life and ministry of the prophet Jeremiah.Set against the backdrop of the divided kingdom and the spiritual collapse of Judah, Jeremiah’s prophetic ministry spans decades—from the reforms of King Josiah to the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. Joe and Dr. Swafford walk listeners through the historical context of the divided kingdom, the fall of the northern kingdom, and Jeremiah’s mission to call the southern kingdom of Judah back to covenant fidelity.The conversation highlights Jeremiah’s unique role as a prophet who not only proclaimed God’s Word but also suffered deeply for it. Known as the “weeping prophet,” Jeremiah endured rejection, persecution, imprisonment, and heartbreak as he faithfully spoke hard truths to a people who refused to listen. His life reveals the cost of discipleship and the courage required to speak God’s truth in difficult times.Dr. Swafford offers a clear overview of the structure and major themes of the Book of Jeremiah, including covenant discipline, repentance, exile, hope, and the promise of a new covenant. Special attention is given to Jeremiah’s letter to the exiles, the famous promise of hope in Jeremiah 29, and the enduring lesson that God remains faithful even in the midst of judgment.This episode challenges listeners—especially men—to live with discipline, conviction, and perseverance, drawing inspiration from Jeremiah’s unwavering fidelity to God despite immense suffering and opposition.Guest: Dr. Andrew SwaffordAssociate Professor of Sacred Scripture, Benedictine CollegeSenior Fellow, St. Paul Center for Biblical TheologyOverview of the divided kingdom and its spiritual consequencesThe fall of the northern kingdom and the corruption of JudahJeremiah’s calling and prophetic missionJeremiah as the “weeping prophet”Speaking hard truths in times of moral collapseCovenant discipline and God’s faithfulnessPersecution of the prophetsThe Babylonian exile and destruction of Jerusalem (586 BC)Jeremiah 29 and the promise of hopeThe promise of the New CovenantPerseverance, discipline, and courage for Catholic men todaySpeaking truth with charity and conviction in an unpopular culture#GreatMenOfTheBible #ProphetJeremiah #CatholicPodcast #BibleStudy #OldTestament #SalvationHistory #CatholicMen #Faithfulness #Perseverance #ScriptureReflection 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.

In this episode of the Great Men of the Bible series, host Joe Stopulos welcomes back Mark Hart, Executive Vice President of Life Teen International, to examine the life of King Josiah as recorded in Second Kings and Second Chronicles.Josiah ascends the throne of Judah at just eight years old, inheriting a kingdom steeped in idolatry, corruption, and spiritual decay caused by generations of unfaithful kings. Despite his family’s legacy of sin, Josiah chooses a different path. As a teenager, he begins seeking the God of his ancestor David and initiates sweeping reforms to purge false worship from the land.The conversation centers on Josiah’s rediscovery of the Book of the Law, his profound response to God’s Word, and his bold restoration of right worship — including the rebuilding of the Temple and the reinstitution of the Passover. Joe and Mark explore how Josiah’s reforms provide a powerful biblical blueprint for Catholic worship today, drawing rich connections between Old Testament liturgy and the Mass.This episode highlights Josiah as a model of courageous leadership, showing that faithfulness to God, rooted in Scripture and right worship, can bring renewal even in the darkest times. Josiah’s life offers timeless lessons for modern men seeking to break generational sin, lead with integrity, and rediscover the beauty and power of authentic worship.Episode Notes / Key TopicsGuest: Mark Hart, Executive VP of Life Teen InternationalJosiah’s rise as king at eight years oldThe spiritual collapse of Judah and generational sinChoosing faith over family legacyDestroying idols and restoring fidelity to GodRediscovery of the Book of the LawThe power of Scripture to renew a nationRestoration of the Temple and right worshipReinstitution of the PassoverParallels between Old Testament worship and the Catholic MassThe importance of liturgy, ritual, and traditionCourage, humility, and leadership for men today#GreatMenOfTheBible #KingJosiah #CatholicPodcast #BibleStudy #OldTestament #RightWorship #CatholicMen #FaithAndLeadership #ScriptureReflection #SalvationHistory 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.

In this episode of the Great Men of the Bible series, host Joe Stopulos welcomes back Katie Patrizio, Director of Faith Formation at St. Cecilia Parish in Ames, to examine the life of King Solomon as found in First Kings and Second Chronicles.Together, they walk through Solomon’s rise to the throne as the son of David, his anointing as king, and the extraordinary gift of wisdom he receives from God. The conversation highlights Solomon’s role in salvation history, including the fulfillment of God’s covenant promises to Abraham, the building of the Temple in Jerusalem, and the worldwide renown of Solomon’s wisdom that drew kings and queens from distant nations.Joe and Katie also explore the rich biblical parallels between Solomon and Christ, including Solomon’s reign of peace, his coronation imagery, and his role as a king who foreshadows the Messiah. At the height of his reign, Solomon embodies wisdom, prosperity, and fidelity to God.However, the episode does not shy away from Solomon’s tragic downfall. By ignoring the commands laid out in Deuteronomy 17—multiplying wealth, power, and wives—Solomon’s heart is gradually turned away from the Lord. His life becomes a powerful warning about divided loyalty, the influence of sinful relationships, and the danger of abandoning God’s moral law.This episode offers timeless lessons for men today about wisdom, obedience, repentance, and the necessity of remaining rooted in God’s truth.📝 Episode Notes / Key TopicsGuest: Katie Patrizio, Director of Faith Formation, St. Cecilia Parish (Ames)Solomon’s place in salvation history and God’s covenant promisesThe anointing of Solomon and his rise to the throneBiblical parallels between Solomon and ChristSolomon’s request for wisdom and God’s generous responseThe famous judgment of the two mothersThe building and dedication of the Temple in JerusalemSolomon as a king of peace and worldwide influenceDeuteronomy 17 and the responsibilities of Israel’s kingSolomon’s fall through wealth, power, and foreign wivesIdolatry and the danger of a divided heartLessons for modern men: wisdom, obedience, and fidelity to GodThe importance of repentance, Confession, and the Eucharist#GreatMenOfTheBible #KingSolomon #CatholicPodcast #BibleStudy #OldTestament #Wisdom #SalvationHistory #CatholicMen #ScriptureReflection #FaithAndObedience 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.

In this episode of the Great Men of the Bible series, host Joe Scopulus welcomes Mark Hart, Chief Innovation Officer at Life Teen International, to examine the life of King David, one of the most complex and influential figures in Scripture.Together, they walk through David’s journey from humble shepherd in Bethlehem to anointed king of Israel. The conversation explores David’s heart for God, his courage in facing Goliath, his years of suffering under King Saul, and his rise to leadership as a unifying king. Mark and Joe reflect on what it means to be “a man after God’s own heart,” emphasizing that God judges not by outward appearance, but by the heart.The episode also addresses David’s greatest failures — his sin with Bathsheba and the murder of Uriah — and the powerful repentance that followed. Through Psalm 51, listeners are reminded that even great sinners can become great saints through humility, contrition, and trust in God’s mercy. David’s life ultimately points forward to Christ and reveals timeless lessons for men striving to live faithfully today.Episode Notes / Key TopicsDavid’s background and anointing as kingIsrael’s demand for a king and the failure of Saul“The Lord looks at the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7)David and Goliath: courage rooted in trust in GodSaul’s jealousy and David’s years of persecutionDavid’s restraint and obedience despite sufferingThe Ark of the Covenant brought to JerusalemGod’s covenant with David (2 Samuel 7)David’s fall with Bathsheba and the murder of UriahPsalm 51 as a model of repentance and contritionGod’s mercy and redemption after sin#GreatMenOfTheBible #KingDavid #CatholicPodcast #BibleStudy #OldTestament #SalvationHistory #FaithAndRepentance #CatholicMen #ScriptureReflection 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.

In this episode of the Great Men of the Bible series, Joe Stopulus sits down with Fr. Chris Reising, pastor of St. Patrick’s in Perry, to walk through the life of Samuel in First Samuel.Together, they explore Hannah’s powerful prayer and faith, Samuel’s call in a time when the word of the Lord was rare, and his role as the final judge of Israel. The conversation highlights Samuel’s leadership, his call to repentance through fasting, and his warnings to Israel about the dangers of demanding a king.The episode also examines Israel’s transition from judges to monarchy, the anointing and early failures of King Saul, and the foreshadowing of a future king — David, a man after God’s own heart. Throughout, Fr. Chris and Joe draw practical lessons for modern men about obedience, discernment, prayer, and fidelity to God.Episode Highlights / Talking PointsHannah’s prayer and dedication of SamuelSamuel as the last judge and bridge to the kingdomHearing God’s voice when the word of the Lord was rareThe power of fasting and repentanceIsrael’s demand for a king and Samuel’s warningThe anointing of Saul and the early cracks in his reignGod’s call to seek a heart aligned with His will#GreatMenOfTheBible #Samuel #FirstSamuel #CatholicPodcast #BibleStudy #SalvationHistory #Faith #Discernment #CatholicMen 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.

Guest: Fr. PJ McManus, Pastor of Christ the King Catholic Church in Des MoinesOverview of the Book of Joshua:Joshua as successor to Moses and bearer of the name “Jesus”“Be strong and courageous” as a call rooted in trust in GodThe liturgical nature of Jericho and the crossing of the JordanTotal commitment to God and rejection of idolsOverview of the Book of Judges:The repeating cycle of sin, servitude, repentance, and salvationGod’s mercy through imperfect leadersFocus on Samson:Samson as a Nazirite and child of promiseThe dangers of divided loyalty and false notions of strengthRedemption through repentance and God’s enduring faithfulnessReflections for modern Christian men:True masculinity rooted in obedience and humilityGod’s faithfulness even when we are unfaithfulBonus discussion:The Book of Ruth as a counterpoint to JudgesRuth’s role in salvation history and the lineage of Christ#GreatMenOfTheBible #Joshua #Samson #BookOfJudges #CatholicPodcast #BibleStudy #CatholicMen #SalvationHistory #FaithAndCourage #ScriptureReflection 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.

Host: Joe StopulosGuest: Mark Giszczak – Biblical scholar and theologianScripture Focus: Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, DeuteronomyTopics Discussed:The ten plagues as God’s victory over the false gods of EgyptThe Passover and its fulfillment in the Catholic MassThe crossing of the Red Sea as salvation and spiritual warfareMoses as prophet, covenant mediator, leader, and foreshadowing of ChristThe dangers of complaining and spiritual grumblingThe Ten Commandments and the conditional covenant at SinaiIsrael’s wilderness wandering and the call to obedienceDeuteronomy as Moses’ final teaching and spiritual “pep talk”How Exodus helps Catholics better understand the Eucharist and salvation historyKey Takeaway:The life of Moses teaches that obedience to God is the path to freedom, blessing, and life—and that salvation history continues to shape how we worship today.#GreatMenOfTheBible #Moses #Exodus #CatholicPodcast #BibleStudy #SalvationHistory #Passover #CatholicFaith #OldTestament #Eucharist 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.

In this episode, Joe Stopulos welcomes Dr. Mark Giszczak, professor at the Augustine Institute, scholar of Scripture, and author at CatholicBibleStudent.com. This conversation covers:What You’ll LearnThe dramatic backdrop of Israel’s enslavement under a new PharaohParallels between Moses and Noah in ScriptureHow Moses’ early life formed him: privilege, identity, and interior conflictMoses’ struggle at the burning bush—fear, excuses, reluctanceThe meaning of God’s name: “I AM WHO AM”Why God chooses reluctant leadersBiblical symbolism in Moses’ rescue from the NileMoses as a model for modern men facing distraction, fear, and resistanceParallels between Israel’s slavery and our slavery to sinWhy Sabbath rest is essential for spiritual freedomConnections to Exodus 90 and the battle against today’s “taskmasters”GuestDr. Mark GiszczakPhD, Catholic University of AmericaProfessor of Sacred Scripture, Augustine InstituteContributor at CatholicBibleStudent.comAuthor, speaker, and biblical scholarAdditional NotesThis episode concludes Part 1 of our journey through Moses’ life. Part 2 continues next week as we explore the plagues, Passover, the Exodus, the Red Sea, and Moses as a shepherd of God’s people.#GreatMenOfTheBible #Moses #CatholicPodcast #ScriptureStudy #BiblicalManhood #Exodus #OldTestament #CatholicMen #Exodus90 #FaithFormation #CatholicLeadership #BibleStudy#Moses #BurningBush #BiblicalLeadership #CatholicMen #ScriptureReflection#Exodus #SpiritualFreedom #BreakTheChains #CatholicLife #BiblicalWisdom#KeepHolyTheSabbath #CatholicDiscipline #FaithAndWork #RestInGod #Exodus90 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.

Guest: Dr. Matthew Umbarger — Assistant Professor of Theology at Newman University; PhD in Hebrew Bible; former missionary in Israel; expert in Jewish origins of Christianity.Key Topics Covered:Jacob and Esau: What the birthright really meant in ancient IsraelWhy Esau “despised” his birthright and the spiritual implicationsJacob’s deception and the cultural perspective of ancient audiencesThe blessing of Isaac: spiritual vs. material inheritanceJacob’s marriages, family drama, and the theme of delayed gratificationHow God uses Jacob’s hardships as a path to humilityThe wrestling match with God: symbolism, conversion, and Jacob’s new name, IsraelThe reunion with Esau and Jacob’s transformation into a man of deep humilityTakeaway:Jacob’s story shows that God often works through flawed, impulsive, prideful people — and that true transformation comes through surrender, struggle, and humility.#GreatMenOfTheBible #Jacob #Esau #Genesis #CatholicPodcast #BibleStudy #SalvationHistory #HebrewBible #FaithFormation #CatholicTheology #SpiritualLife 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.

Guest: Dr. Matthew Umbarger — professor of theology at Newman University, PhD in Hebrew Bible, former missionary in Israel.Dr. Umbarger discusses:His personal faith journey, mission work in Israel, and conversion to CatholicismIsaac as the hinge figure between Abraham and JacobJewish interpretations of the near-sacrifice on Mount Moriah (the Akedah)Parallels between Isaac’s willingness and Christ’s sacrificeIsaac’s contemplative nature and why he is more active spiritually than he may appearThe repeated biblical pattern of the younger son rising above the olderHow covenant transforms enemies into brothers (Genesis 26 insight)Next Week: Part 2 continues with Dr. Umbarger exploring the life and lessons of Jacob.#GreatMenOfTheBible #CatholicPodcast #BibleStudy #Isaac #HebrewBible #CatholicFaith #OldTestament #ScriptureStudy #FaithFormation #SalvationHistory 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.

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.

Guest: Dr. Allen HuntNationally known speakerBestselling author of Confessions of a Mega-Church PastorMaster of Divinity from Emory UniversityDoctorate in New Testament and Ancient Christian Origins from Yale UniversityTopics Covered:Why God chose Noah and what it meant to be “blameless in his generation”Humanity’s corruption and God’s heartbreak prior to the floodNoah’s radical obedience, perseverance, and “audience of one” mindsetWhat Noah teaches modern Christians about public witnessThe reality of Noah’s faults and why biblical heroes shouldn’t be idealizedThe covenant in Genesis 9 and the expansion from couple (Adam/Eve) to familyThe ark as a foreshadowing of baptism: death, rebirth, and new creationHow the story reveals the recurring cycle of sin and salvation in ScriptureWhy the Old Testament is essential for understanding human natureHope after judgment: why evil never has the last wordAdditional Resource Mentioned:Dr. Hunt’s book Dreams for Your Grandchild: The Hidden Power of a Catholic Grandparent — available via Dynamic Catholic and Amazon.#GreatMenOfTheBible #CatholicPodcast #BibleStudy #Noah #Genesis #OldTestament #Faithfulness #CatholicFaith #ScriptureStudy #SalvationHistory  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.

Guest: Katie Patrizio – Theologian and Scripture scholar with degrees from Franciscan University of Steubenville and John Paul the Great Catholic University.Topics covered:The creation and fall as historical and theological realitiesUnderstanding the “threefold temptation” — lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh, pride of lifeHow Adam’s fall parallels Christ’s victory in the desertCain and Abel: giving God our best and the danger of jealousyThe enduring lessons of Genesis for modern discipleshipTakeaway: The story of Adam isn’t ancient myth—it’s the mirror through which we see our own need for grace, virtue, and covenant with God.#GreatMenOfTheBible #CatholicPodcast #BibleStudy #Genesis #AdamAndEve #TheFall #CatholicFaith #Theology #ScriptureReflection #FaithFormation 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.

Introduction to the Great Men of the Bible series.Jeff Cavins explains the structure of the Bible and why understanding the narrative is crucial.Discussion of the fourteen narrative books that guide the overarching story.Tips for reading Scripture with context and clarity.How the Great Adventure Bible Timeline helps uncover the story of salvation history.Encouragement to live in the Bible, take notes, and approach Scripture with humility.Practical advice for connecting historical, prophetic, and narrative elements in daily Bible reading. #JeffCavins #GreatMenOfTheBible #BibleStudy #CatholicPodcast #FaithJourney #ScriptureInContext #BibleTimeline #CatholicFaith #SpiritualGrowth #SalvationHistory 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.

Explore the lives and faith of key men in Scripture.Understand the historical, cultural, and spiritual context of their stories.Learn practical lessons for living out your own faith.Discover how the Bible’s narrative comes alive through the perspectives of its central figures.Ideal for listeners seeking a deeper, more connected understanding of Scripture. #GreatMenOfTheBible #BibleStories #FaithJourney #CatholicPodcast #ScriptureStudy #BiblicalHeroes #BibleInContext #SpiritualGrowth #FaithInAction #CatholicFaith 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.