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A scripture study podcast hosted Marcus Grodi and created by the Coming Home Network. Being deep in history & deep in scripture leads us deeper into Christ!

Marcus Grodi


    • Dec 10, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    A Post-Thanksgiving Reflection - Marcus Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 41:56


    For last week's special Thanksgiving episode, Marcus Grodi shared a portion of a sermon he gave as part of a Thanksgiving service back when he was a Presbyterian pastor in 1985. That message focused on Philippians 4:4-7, in which St. Paul calls us to present our requests to God with gratitude already in our hearts. Marcus follows up this week by focusing on the verses that immediately follow that passage. In Philippians 4:8-9, St. Paul gives us a template of how to guard our hearts and mind from the world, the flesh and the devil, which bombard us with temptations of every kind. Rather than fall to those temptations, Paul offers us this challenge:   "Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, do; and the God of peace will be with you."   For more episodes of Deep in Scripture, visit www.deepinscripture.com

    Marcus Grodi Reflects on a Thanksgiving Sermon He Preached in 1985

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 25:58


    In a special Thanksgiving edition of Deep in Scripture, Marcus Grodi shares audio from a sermon he preached on the Sunday before Thanksgiving in 1985, when he was still a Presbyterian pastor in central Ohio. The text for that sermon came from Philippians 4:6, where St. Paul exhorts his readers to "have no anxiety about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God." In 1985, as a Presbyterian pastor, Marcus preached on the need to present our prayers with thanksgiving, because we know that God is trustworthy. On this episode, Marcus reflects on that same passage with the benefit of 35 years of hindsight, to share how his understanding of this passage from St. Paul has deepened over time.

    St. Cyprian of Carthage and Perseverance to the End - Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 66:59


    Marcus and JonMarc Grodi wrap up their study of St. Cyprian of Carthage's treatise on the Lord's Prayer, specifically looking at the implications of what it means to ask for God's will to be done in our lives. The last points that St. Cyprian makes in this passage have to do with following God's will, even under the threat of persecution. God calls us to faithfulness despite our circumstances, which St. Cyprian had the courage to follow all the way to his martyrdom by beheading in 258AD.

    St. Cyprian of Carthage on Preferring Nothing to Christ - Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 39:02


    Marcus and JonMarc Grodi continue their series looking at St. Cyprian of Carthage's treatise on the Lord's Prayer, specifically focusing on St. Cyprian's thoughts regarding the will of God. St. Cyprian tells us to "prefer nothing whatever to Christ, because He did not prefer anything to us." Jesus held nothing back in His incarnation, passion, death, and resurrection; our call as Christians is to give everything of ourselves back to Him in return.

    St. Cyprian of Carthage and the Fear of the Lord - Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 62:43


    Marcus and JonMarc Grodi continue their study of St. Cyprian of Carthage's treatise on the Lord's Prayer by diving even deeper into what it means to ask for God's will to be done in our lives. What exactly does the fear of the Lord mean, properly understood? What are its implications in regard to our humility, our wonder, our worship, and our obedience? If, as Proverbs 9:10 tells us, "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom," then how do we enter into that mystery?

    St. Cyprian of Carthage on Love of God and Neighbor - Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 31:19


    As Marcus and JonMarc Grodi continue their study of St. Cyprian of Carthage's remarks on the Lord's Prayer, they look at what he has to say about love of God and neighbor. St. Cyprian speaks of the need "to love God with all one's heart; to love Him in that He is a Father; (and) to fear Him in that He is God," but what is that supposed to look like in our everyday lives? Marcus and JonMarc explore what St. Cyprian says about this challenging aspect of what it means to live in God's will.

    St. Cyprian of Carthage on Willingness to Suffer - Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 42:25


    Marcus and JonMarc Grodi continue their series on St. Cyprian of Carthage's treatise on the Lord's Prayer by looking at one of the most difficult aspects of what it means to pray the seemingly simple phrase, "thy will be done." It can be manageable to live that principle when it comes to obeying directives from God, or changing negative behaviors; but what are we supposed to do when it comes to applying that principle to accepting the harm that others intend for us? Are we supposed to be doormats, or should we demand justice? Where is the balance? In this episode, Marcus and JonMarc explore the mystery of suffering, humility and the Will of God, and look at how submission to God's will means not that we're called to solve a problem, but rather enter into a mystery.

    St. Cyprian of Carthage on Moral Discipline - Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 29:07


    As Marcus and JonMarc make their way through St. Cyprian of Carthage's treatise on the Lord's Prayer, they look at what he has to say about the importance of maintaining control over our bodily passions.As human beings, what we do with our bodies has implications for our souls. St. Cyprian reminds us that our bodies express the disposition of our souls when it comes to lust, gluttony and sloth, but also in regard to faith, hope and charity.

    St. Cyprian of Carthage on Justice and Mercy – Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 29:30


    Marcus and JonMarc Grodi continue their study of St. Cyprian of Carthage’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, this time around focusing on what St. Cyprian has to say about the relationship between justice and mercy. To focus on justice to the exclusion of mercy leads to legalism; to focus on mercy to the exclusion of justice leads to license. St. Cyprian reminds us that in order to balance these goods, we must seek to do the will of God, who is both infinitely just, and infinitely merciful.

    St. Cyprian of Carthage on Prudence and Self Control - Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 28:22


    Marcus and JonMarc Grodi continue their study of St. Cyprian of Carthage’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, they look at the way St. Cyprian talks about moderation and self control in the spiritual life. What is the relationship between our will and our passions? How do we avoid the complacency that leads us to let our guard down in regard to sin? How do we tame the tongue? Marcus and JonMarc dig into what St. Cyprian has to say about employing the virtue of prudence in our walk as Christians.

    St. Cyprian of Carthage on Humility in the Lord's Prayer - Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 80:42


    In this episode of Deep in Scripture, Marcus and JonMarc Grodi continue to look at St. Cyprian of Carthage's treatise on the Lord's Prayer. This time around, they look at the way that the "Our Father" calls us to have the humility to conform our will to the will of God, and Marcus specifically discusses how he understands this concept differently now as a Catholic than he did in his years as a Presbyterian pastor.

    Going Deep in Christ with St. Cyprian of Carthage - Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 57:55


    Taking a slightly different approach to Scripture study, Marcus and JonMarc Grodi look at the Lord's Prayer through the eyes of St. Cyprian of Carthage, a 3rd century bishop and martyr. Focusing specifically on the phrase "Thy will be done," Marcus and JonMarc unpack St. Cyprian's wisdom when it comes to understanding how to live in the will of God. ***** From a treatise on the Lord’s Prayer by Saint Cyprian, bishop and martyr (Office of Readings, Twelfth week of Ordinary Time, Wednesday) After this we add: Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven; we pray not that God should do his will, but that we may carry out his will. How could anyone prevent the Lord from doing what he wills? But in our prayer we ask that God’s will be done in us, because the devil throws up obstacles to prevent our mind and our conduct from obeying God in all things. So if his will is to be done in us we have need of his will, that is, his help and protection.  No one can be strong by his own strength or secure save by God’s mercy and forgiveness. Even the Lord, to show the weakness of the human nature which he bore, said: “Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me,” and then, by way of giving example to his disciples that they should do God’s will and not their own, he added: “Nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” All Christ did, all he taught, was the will of God.  • Humility in our daily lives,  • an unwavering faith,  • a moral sense of modesty in conversion,  • justice in acts,  • mercy in deed,  • discipline,  • refusal to harm others,  • a readiness to suffer harm,  • peaceableness with our brothers,  • a wholehearted love of the Lord,  • loving in him what is of the Father,  • fearing him because he is God,  • preferring nothing to him who preferred nothing to us,  • clinging tenaciously to his love,  • standing by his cross with loyalty and courage whenever there is any conflict involving his honor and his name,  • manifesting in our speech the constancy of our profession  • and under torture confidence for the fight,  • and in dying the endurance for which we will be crowned This is what it means to wish to be a coheir with Christ, to keep God’s command; this is what it means to do the will of the Father.

    St. Cyprian of Carthage and Perseverance to the End – Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 66:59


    Marcus and JonMarc Grodi wrap up their study of St. Cyprian of Carthage’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, specifically looking at the implications of what it means to ask for...

    St. Cyprian of Carthage on Preferring Nothing to Christ – Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 39:02


    Marcus and JonMarc Grodi continue their series looking at St. Cyprian of Carthage’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, specifically focusing on St. Cyprian’s thoughts regarding the will of God. St....

    St. Cyprian of Carthage and the Fear of the Lord – Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 62:44


    Marcus and JonMarc Grodi continue their study of St. Cyprian of Carthage’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer by diving even deeper into what it means to ask for God’s will...

    St. Cyprian of Carthage on Love of God and Neighbor – Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 31:20


    As Marcus and JonMarc Grodi continue their study of St. Cyprian of Carthage’s remarks on the Lord’s Prayer, they look at what he has to say about love of God...

    St. Cyprian of Carthage on Willingness to Suffer – Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 42:26


    Marcus and JonMarc Grodi continue their series on St. Cyprian of Carthage’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer by looking at one of the most difficult aspects of what it means to pray the seemingly simple phrase, “thy will be done.” It can be manageable to live that principle when it comes to obeying directives from […]

    St. Cyprian of Carthage on Moral Discipline – Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 29:07


    As Marcus and JonMarc make their way through St. Cyprian of Carthage’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, they look at what he has to say about the importance of maintaining control over our bodily passions. As human beings, what we do with our bodies has implications for our souls. St. Cyprian reminds us that our […]

    St. Cyprian of Carthage on Justice and Mercy – Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 29:31


    Marcus and JonMarc Grodi continue their study of St. Cyprian of Carthage’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, this time around focusing on what St. Cyprian has to say about the relationship between justice and mercy. To focus on justice to the exclusion of mercy leads to legalism; to focus on mercy to the exclusion of […]

    St. Cyprian of Carthage on Prudence and Self Control – Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 28:23


    Marcus and JonMarc Grodi continue their study of St. Cyprian of Carthage’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer, they look at the way St. Cyprian talks about moderation and self control in the spiritual life. What is the relationship between our will and our passions? How do we avoid the complacency that leads us to let […]

    St. Cyprian of Carthage on Humility in the Lord’s Prayer – Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 80:42


    In this episode of Deep in Scripture, Marcus and JonMarc Grodi continue to look at St. Cyprian of Carthage’s treatise on the Lord’s Prayer. This time around, they look at...

    Going Deep in Christ with St. Cyprian of Carthage – Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 57:55


    Taking a slightly different approach to Scripture study, Marcus and JonMarc Grodi look at the Lord’s Prayer through the eyes of St. Cyprian of Carthage, a 3rd century bishop and...

    Facing Difficulties with an Eye Toward Heaven – Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 55:13


    As our nation and world continue to be faced with disease, injustice, and unrest, Marcus and JonMarc Grodi look at some passages from Scripture that model for us what it means to trust Christ in the midst of difficulty. St. Paul in particular speaks stro...

    Facing Difficulties with an Eye Toward Heaven - Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 55:12


    As our nation and world continue to be faced with disease, injustice, and unrest, Marcus and JonMarc Grodi look at some passages from Scripture that model for us what it means to trust Christ in the midst of difficulty. St. Paul in particular speaks strongly to what it means to prefer union with Christ even more than our mortal lives. And it is Our Lord himself who tells us that the treasure of heaven is greater than any good we could ever receive in this life. Marcus and JonMarc discuss how a relationship with Christ helps put fear, pain, and even death into perspective. ***** "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If it is to be life in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better." Philippians 1:21-23 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." Matthew 6:19-21

    Remaining in Christ While Waiting for the Sacraments – Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020


    In many parts of the country, people are beginning to return to Mass, but some regions remain under restrictions put in place due to COVID-19. Looking at the Last Supper discourses from Jesus in John 14 and 15, Marcus and JonMarc Grodi discuss how Cathol...

    Remaining in Christ While Waiting for the Sacraments - Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 42:39


    In many parts of the country, people are beginning to return to Mass, but some regions remain under restrictions put in place due to COVID-19. Looking at the Last Supper discourses from Jesus in John 14 and 15, Marcus and JonMarc Grodi discuss how Catholics can remain in Christ while they wait to return to regular participation in the sacraments. We must avoid the extreme that says we cannot know Christ unless we receive the sacraments, but also the error that says we don't need the sacraments to know Christ. While we wait to receive Jesus in the most perfect sacrifice of the Eucharist, we still have an opportunity to meet Him in prayer, in creation, and in our brothers and sisters. ***** "Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but by me." John 14:6 "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. If a man does not abide in me, he is cast forth as a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be my disciples.  As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in my love.  If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full." John 15:5-11

    Jude 17-23, Psalm 57, and Faithfulness in Times of Distress – Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020


    In this "Memorable Verses" take on Deep in Scripture, Marcus and JonMarc Grodi take a Biblical approach to some of the difficulties that many of us are facing as we all continue to navigate the problems raised by COVID-19. Marcus and JonMarc look at pass...

    Jude 17-23, Psalm 57, and Faithfulness in Times of Distress - Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 40:09


    In this "Memorable Verses" take on Deep in Scripture, Marcus and JonMarc Grodi take a Biblical approach to some of the difficulties that many of us are facing as we all continue to navigate the problems raised by COVID-19. Marcus and JonMarc look at passages from St. Paul, St. James, St. Jude and the Psalms for advice about how to live as faithful witnesses in times of crisis.

    Reflecting on COVID-19 in Light of Scripture

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020


    In a special episode of Deep in Scripture, Marcus Grodi shares some verses from the Bible to help us put the COVID-19 crisis in perspective. Marcus looks at what St. Paul, St. James and others had to say about steadfastness in times of persecution, and a...

    Reflecting on COVID-19 in Light of Scripture

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 35:30


    In a special episode of Deep in Scripture, Marcus Grodi shares some verses from the Bible to help us put the COVID-19 crisis in perspective. Marcus looks at what St. Paul, St. James and others had to say about steadfastness in times of persecution, and also reflects on how this time of quarantine has affected the way we approach our work with people who are interested in the Catholic Church.

    God is in Control: Romans 8:28 and Matthew 8:23-27 – Marcus Grodi and Jim Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020


    As we continue to deal with the challenges that have come about due to COVID-19 and its effects, Marcus Grodi and Jim Anderson look at some passages that show forth God's providence and peace in the midst of uncertainty. Looking at Paul's hopeful remarks...

    God is in Control: Romans 8:28 and Matthew 8:23-27 - Marcus Grodi and Jim Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 31:10


    As we continue to deal with the challenges that have come about due to COVID-19 and its effects, Marcus Grodi and Jim Anderson look at some passages that show forth God's providence and peace in the midst of uncertainty. Looking at Paul's hopeful remarks in chapter 8 of his Epistle to the Romans, as well as Matthew's account of Jesus calming a storm at sea, Marcus and Jim share how Scripture has been a source of strength for them in these uncertain times. "We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose." -Romans 8:28 "And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him, saying, 'Save, Lord; we are perishing.' And he said to them, 'Why are you afraid, O men of little faith?' Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. And the men marveled, saying, 'What sort of man is this, that even winds and sea obey him?'" Matthew 8:23-27

    Wrapping up the Epistle of St. James – Marcus Grodi and Ken Hensley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020


    Marcus Grodi and Ken Hensley conclude their study of the Epistle of St. James by giving a larger look at the perspective on trials and priorities that we hear about in this rich letter from the New Testament. After recalling the opening verses of James, ...

    Wrapping up the Epistle of St. James - Marcus Grodi and Ken Hensley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 41:49


    Marcus Grodi and Ken Hensley conclude their study of the Epistle of St. James by giving a larger look at the perspective on trials and priorities that we hear about in this rich letter from the New Testament. After recalling the opening verses of James, which focus on perseverance in the face of testing, Marcus and Ken look at the ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic provides a fresh opportunity to revisit how James reminds us of what's truly important in the sight of God, and why the call to holiness remains, no matter what circumstances the Church may face at any point in history.

    What Does it Mean to Ask for Wisdom? James 1:5-8 – Marcus Grodi and Ken Hensley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020


    Marcus Grodi and Ken Hensley continue their series on the Epistle of St. James from their perspective as former Protestant pastors. They look specifically at James 1:5-8, and what it means to ask for wisdom from God. Why is it that so many pastors, of va...

    What Does it Mean to Ask for Wisdom? James 1:5-8 - Marcus Grodi and Ken Hensley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 67:41


    Marcus Grodi and Ken Hensley continue their series on the Epistle of St. James from their perspective as former Protestant pastors. They look specifically at James 1:5-8, and what it means to ask for wisdom from God. Why is it that so many pastors, of varying denominations, ask for such wisdom, but come up with so many varying conclusions as to how to interpret the Scriptures? Marcus and Ken share their experience, and why they eventually came to the conclusion that there was an authoritative and apostolic interpretation of the Scriptures.

    James 1:2-4 and Rejoicing in Trials – Marcus Grodi and Ken Hensley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020


    The Epistle of St. James begins with a puzzling statement: "Count it all joy, my brethren, when you meet various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness." What are we to make of the idea that we should be happy in the m...

    James 1:2-4 and Rejoicing in Trials - Marcus Grodi and Ken Hensley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 71:05


    The Epistle of St. James begins with a puzzling statement: "Count it all joy, my brethren, when you meet various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness." What are we to make of the idea that we should be happy in the midst of trials? Marcus Grodi and Ken Hensley look at the historical context and the audience to which St. James was writing, and try to get to the heart of what is being said in this complex and mysterious New Testament epistle.

    Introducing the Epistle of St. James – Marcus Grodi and Ken Hensley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020


    On the latest episode of Deep in Scripture, Marcus Grodi and Ken Hensley tackle the Epistle of St. James, beginning by sharing what each of them thought of James as former Protestant ministers, and taking a look at what they think are some of the most co...

    Introducing the Epistle of St. James - Marcus Grodi and Ken Hensley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 59:40


    On the latest episode of Deep in Scripture, Marcus Grodi and Ken Hensley tackle the Epistle of St. James, beginning by sharing what each of them thought of James as former Protestant ministers, and taking a look at what they think are some of the most controversial passages in the letter that cause some Protestants to balk at the idea of studying St. James.

    Two Former Reformed Ministers Look at the Epistle of James – Marcus Grodi and Ken Hensley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020


    Marcus Grodi and Ken Hensley were both Reformed pastors who used to rely heavily upon Martin Luther, and like Luther, they weren't always sure exactly what to do with the Epistle of St. James, which to Luther's dismay, somehow made its way into the New T...

    Two Former Reformed Ministers Look at the Epistle of James - Marcus Grodi and Ken Hensley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 55:45


    Marcus Grodi and Ken Hensley were both Reformed pastors who used to rely heavily upon Martin Luther, and like Luther, they weren't always sure exactly what to do with the Epistle of St. James, which to Luther's dismay, somehow made its way into the New Testament. On this episode of Deep in Scripture, Marcus and Ken share how grappling with the Epistle of St. James was part of what led them from Reformed Theology to the Catholic Church.

    Acts 11:1-3, Romans 5:11 and Christian Unity – Marcus Grodi and Msgr. Jeffrey Steenson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020


    Marcus Grodi welcomes Msgr. Jeffrey Steenson, a former Episcopal bishop and the first head of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter, to discuss the importance of Christian unity. They reflect on their own experiences as Protestant ministers,...

    Acts 11:1-3, Romans 5:11 and Christian Unity - Marcus Grodi and Msgr. Jeffrey Steenson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 39:33


    Marcus Grodi welcomes Msgr. Jeffrey Steenson, a former Episcopal bishop and the first head of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter, to discuss the importance of Christian unity. They reflect on their own experiences as Protestant ministers, and what they used to think about the idea of Christian unity, and look at passages from Acts of the Apostles and St. Paul's letter to the Romans to unpack the Scriptural mandate for Christian unity.

    From the Archives: Preparing for Christmas, Philippians 3:2-17 – Marcus Grodi and Jim Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019


    As the season of Advent draws to a close and Christmas approaches, there are all kinds of distractions that would take our eyes off of the true meaning of the incarnation of Christ. In this Deep in Scripture episode, which originally aired in 2006, Marcu...

    From the Archives: Preparing for Christmas, Philippians 3:2-17 - Marcus Grodi and Jim Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 49:10


    As the season of Advent draws to a close and Christmas approaches, there are all kinds of distractions that would take our eyes off of the true meaning of the incarnation of Christ. In this Deep in Scripture episode, which originally aired in 2006, Marcus Grodi and Jim Anderson reflect on St. Paul's words in Philippians 3:2-17, and what it means to look past all the distractions of the present moment, and toward Christ above all things.

    Understanding Apocalyptic Prophecy in the Bible – Marcus Grodi and Steve Wood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019


    Scripture is full of references to the second coming of Jesus, the last judgment, and the final destruction of Satan. Over the years, many Christians have tried to interpret these passages to do all sorts of things: predict the date of Christ's return, d...

    Understanding Apocalyptic Prophecy in the Bible - Marcus Grodi and Steve Wood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 58:43


    Scripture is full of references to the second coming of Jesus, the last judgment, and the final destruction of Satan. Over the years, many Christians have tried to interpret these passages to do all sorts of things: predict the date of Christ's return, determine the identity of the antichrist, and more. But those efforts are relatively recent in Christian history, appearing over the past few hundred years. So how did the earliest Christians interpret them? Marcus Grodi and Steve Wood dig into the apocalyptic readings from the Advent season, and try to discern the wisdom of historical Church teaching in regard to them.

    Philippians 4:4-7 and the True Meaning of Thanksgiving – Marcus Grodi and Jim Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019


    Many lament that the materialism that pervades Advent distracts from the true meaning of Christmas. But what about Thanksgiving, which has been overtaken by gluttony, sloth, and trampling our neighbors for the best sale price on the latest gadget? In thi...

    Philippians 4:4-7 and the True Meaning of Thanksgiving - Marcus Grodi and Jim Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 48:17


    Many lament that the materialism that pervades Advent distracts from the true meaning of Christmas. But what about Thanksgiving, which has been overtaken by gluttony, sloth, and trampling our neighbors for the best sale price on the latest gadget? In this special Day-Before-Thanksgiving edition of Deep in Scripture, Marcus Grodi and Jim Anderson look at Philippians 4:4-7, and what it truly means to rejoice in the Lord, and show gratitude for every good gift that comes from Him."Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:4-7

    Keeping Our Kids Catholic, Part 2: Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019


    In part 2 of our special 2-part series on Keeping Our Kids Catholic, Marcus and his son JonMarc Grodi continue to unpack 7 practical things that parents can do to help give their children a solid foundation in the Church that will last them a lifetime. H...

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