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In Sacred Scripture Jesus asks 307 questions, is asked 183 questions and only answers 3 questions. Dr. Joe and Mark take a look at Jesus' response to being asked why is hanging out with the worst of sinners.

In Sacred Scripture Jesus asks 307 questions, is asked 183 questions and only answers 3 questions. Dr. Joe and Mark take a look at Jesus' response to “Why do we and the Pharisees fast [much], but your disciples do not fast?” (MT 9: 14). Plus saintly patron St. Anthony of Egypt!

In Sacred Scripture Jesus asks 307 questions, is asked 183 questions and only answers 3 questions. Dr. Joe and Mark take a look at Jesus healing a paralytic man in front of the religious leaders of the day. Plus saintly patron St. André Bessette!

In Sacred Scripture Jesus asks 307 questions, is asked 183 questions and only answers 3 questions. Dr. Joe and Mark take a look at Jesus' response to the statement of Peter's request of Jesus, does he even care? - with special guest Teresa Tomeo!

In Sacred Scripture Jesus asks 307 questions, is asked 183 questions and only answers 3 questions. In this episode, Dr. Joe and Mark take a look at Jesus' response to his own question “‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name? Did we not drive out demons in your name? Did we not do mighty deeds in your name?”, speaking in a rhetorical and metaphorical tone. (Matthew 7:22) Plus, saintly patron St. Polycarp!

In Sacred Scripture Jesus asks 307 questions, is asked 183 questions and only answers 3 questions. In this episode, Dr. Joe and Mark take a look at Jesus' question “By their fruits you will know them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?” (Matthew 7:16)

In Sacred Scripture Jesus asks 307 questions, is asked 183 questions and only answers 3 questions. In this episode Dr. Joe and Mark take a look at Jesus' question “How much more will your heavenly Father give good things to those who ask him?” (Matthew 7:11)

In Sacred Scripture Jesus asks 307 questions, is asked 183 questions and only answers 3 questions. In this episode, Dr. Joe and Mark take a look at Jesus' question: "How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove that splinter from your eye,' while the wooden beam is in your eye?"

In Sacred Scripture Jesus asks 307 questions, is asked 183 questions and only answers 3 questions. Mark takes a look at Jesus' question of how worrying does not add anything to a person's life span. Worry vs. trust - with special guest Jordan Burke!

In Sacred Scripture Jesus asks 307 questions, is asked 183 questions and only answers 3 questions. Dr. Joe and Mark take a look the Sermon on the mount and Jesus' question "What good is it to love only those who love you?"

In Sacred Scripture Jesus asks 307 questions, is asked 183 questions and only answers 3 questions. Dr. Joe and Mark just take a look at Jesus first recorded question of Jesus' public ministry. Plus, Saintly Patron St. Augustine of Hippo!

Dr. Joe and Mark just discussed Jesus' first recorded question to Mary, and now we take a look at Jesus last recorded question to Mary, “Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, how does your concern affect me? My hour has not yet come'.”

In Sacred Scripture Jesus asks 307 questions, is asked 103 questions and only answers 3 questions. Joe and Mark will begin with the first question Jesus asks, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?”

In this episode, Mark and Dr. Joe Hollcraft explain what the Bible is, and different ways to read and interpret it. Plus, Saintly Patron Saint Jerome!

In this episode, Mark and Dr. Joe Hollcraft ask questions about questions as they explore the scriptures. Plus, Saintly Patron St.Thomas Aquinas!

In this episode, Mark and Dr. Joe Hollcraft offer summary to the power of intercessory prayer and review the fundamentals of intercession. Plus, Saintly Patron St. Therese of Lisieux!

"...And she pondered all these things in her heart;" Mary's yes! What can our yes look like? Plus, Saintly Patron St. Louis de Montfort.

Giving thanks translates from the Greek word Eucharistesas, which of course is where we derive Eucharist, and the Mass. Mass becoming the great prayer of intercession; we will see how we can participate in this most powerful form of prayerful intercession. Plus, Saintly patron St. Kateri Tekakwitha!

What does it look like to pray in friendship to Christ? It certainly becomes a call to pray with greater nearness to Jesus and participation in Christ's heart. Fasting enters the picture... Plus, Saintly Patron St. Teresa of Avila!

To be intentional in intercessory prayer means we turn our attention exclusively toward God (our undivided attention) and be specific in our intention. Plus, Saintly Patron Venerable Cardinal Van Thuan!

Intercessory prayer is a pressing matter; praying on the spot brings about the presence of God. Plus, Saintly Patron St. Pio of Pietrelcnia!

To pray fervently is likened to the effects of Solar Flares shooting from the sun that impact the earth. To pray with “ardor and expression.” Plus, hear about our Saintly Patron: St. Monica of Hippo!

The power of contemplative intercession. How can we intercede from the heart wholeheartedly? Plus, Saintly Patron St. John Vianney!

All things are possible to him who believes (Mark 9:23). There is prayer, and that is good. But does it make a difference to pray in Faith and confidence? Yes! Mark and Joe will discuss how praying in confidence and faith can make that difference.

In this episode of Awaken, Mark and Dr. Joe Hollcraft ask what does it mean to pray into the Spirit? They'll share some ideas. Plus hear about St. Maximilian Kolbe!

In this first episode of Awaken, Mark and Dr. Joe Hollcraft introduce the Show, and talk about Intercessory Prayer.