The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

What did the early Church Fathers teach about authority? Can there be any new divine public revelation? Cale also looks at failed prophecies of Joseph Smith.

How did Mormonism originate? Who is Joseph Smith? Cale looks at two things NOT to mention when talking with a Mormon. What is the “great apostasy” and is there any truth to it?

Cale looks at the failed prophecies of the Watch Tower Society. Is Jehovah a proper name for God? How can Jesus be God if there are verses in the Bible that say that the Father is greater than Jesus? What is an effective way to evangelize Jehovah’s Witnesses?

Will only 144,000 people be saved? Is Hell eternal? Cale responds to false teachings that Jehovah’s Witnesses profess. Why don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses receive blood transfusions? Cale also looks at failed prophecies put forth by the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society.

How do Jehovah’s Witnesses try to convert people? What should you do when they try to convert you? Cale looks at responses you can give when asked about your Catholic faith. Do Jehovah’s Witnesses think about Jesus? Do they believe that he is God? Do they believe in the resurrection?

Cale looks at the history of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. What do they believe? Do they use the same Bible as Catholics?

During the Octave before Christmas, the Church deepens her faith in the coming Messiah by praying the famous “O Antiphons”. But what are they? “O”, not to worry — Cale will explain!

During the Octave before Christmas, the Church deepens her faith in the coming Messiah by praying the famous “O Antiphons”. But what are they? “O”, not to worry — Cale will explain! Plus: in our Q&A segment, have you ever wondered how the State of Maryland got its name? Does it have something to do with the Blessed Virgin Mary? Well…kinda! It’s an incredible true story. Tune in to find out!

If we’re going to have a Happy (Church) New Year this Advent, we need to know the reason for THIS season. Plus: What happened to the dead before the “advent” of Christ?

Cale looks at the military campaigns of Judas Maccabeus and the rededication of the temple. When was Jesus born – was it really toward the end of December?

Cale looks at the military campaigns of Judas Maccabeus and the rededication of the temple. When was Jesus born – was it really toward the end of December?

Is praying to Mary biblical? Is the rosary just vain repetition, the kind of prayer Jesus criticises in Matthew 6:7-8? In this episode, Cale offers an in-depth look at Catholic devotion to Mary, rooted in the Bible and in history.

While the Sacrament of Matrimony is not every person’s vocation, each person is called to give themselves up for the love of others. Even priests are “married” to their bride, the Church. Cale explains in this episode of The Faith Explained.

Why do Catholics and Protestants have different versions of the 10 Commandments? What does it mean to not take the Lord’s name in vain? Should it instead be translated, you shall not 'carry' the Lord’s name in vain?

Are the gospels historically reliable, or do they contain contradictions that just can't be overcome? Cale examines the census question at the time of Jesus' birth. Was that historical?

Cale goes to the mailbag to tackle a question about the gospels and why there are only four in the bible. What does the Da Vinci Code say about the gospels? Could there really be 80 different gospels? Cale explains how the Da Vinci Code is fictional, and it feeds the idea of wanting a loophole from the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Cale gives a summary of the Book of Genesis to conclude the Genesis Series. Why is the book named “Genesis”? Why are there 50 chapters? Cale also looks at the different covenants God makes with His people. What is typology? The story of Genesis is our story, too.

Cale looks at the final verses of the Book of Genesis. How can we properly mourn? What was Joseph remembered for in the New Testament?

Cale looks at Genesis 50. Joseph’s brothers are afraid that he will take vengeance on them now that their father Jacob has died. Joseph’s response is perhaps surprising. Cale looks at what this text means for us today.

Cale looks at the final verses of Genesis 49, where the death and burial of Jacob are recorded. What can this text teach us about our own meeting with God and eternity?

Cale continues to look at Jacob’s final blessing over his sons in Genesis 49. The blessing given to Joseph is especially interesting. Cale examines four different aspects of this blessing, exploring what it meant in the past and what it means now.

Cale looks at Genesis 49. What does the name Issachar mean? What can donkeys teach us about our relationship with Christ? “The Donkey” by G.K. Chesterton: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47918/the-donkey

Cale continues Genesis 49 and discusses how the name “Jews” comes from Judah. He also talks about St. Justin Martyr’s views on Judah and compares Judah and Jesus. Cale also discusses the writings of St. Ambrose and how they compare to Judah and Jesus. Cale explains who Zebulun is.

Is Genesis 49:10 a messianic prophecy? Cale looks at the words Jacob speaks over his sons.

Cale examines Genesis 49 and the final words of Jacob before his death. Did you know that the Letter to the Hebrews mentions Jacob’s blessing of Joseph’s sons? Why this event of all the ones recorded? Jacob’s words to all the sons of Joseph are prophetic. Cale also shares a lighthearted poem on heaven.

Cale looks at Genesis 48 and considers the spiritual gifts God gives us. Does Jacob know what he’s doing when he places his right hand over Ephraim? Cale also shares a story of St. Josemaria Escriva and the fatherhood of God.

Cale looks at Genesis 48. How often do you think about heaven? Jacob adopts Manasseh and Ephraim as his sons. Why? Plus, two terms that appear for the first time in Scripture that are significant for the spiritual life of believers.

Cale looks at Genesis 47. Jacob is near death, but he’s got some tricks up his sleeve. God is faithful. He has a plan for you just as He did for the patriarchs.

Cale looks at Genesis 47. The story of Joseph sheds light on the mystery of our redemption in Jesus Christ.

Cale looks at Genesis 46 and 47. After decades apart, Israel sees his beloved son, Joseph. Israel is introduced to Pharaoh. What happens might surprise you. Where is the land of Goshen?

Cale looks at Genesis 46. Jacob brings the family to Egypt. What fears do you have in following God 100 percent?

Cale looks at Genesis 45, where Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers. It’s a powerful scene filled with tears and forgiveness. Cale also shares a story of forgiveness from the life of Pope St. John Paul II.

Cale looks at Genesis 44. Joseph has one final test for his brothers. Judah has a transformation. What is true repentance?

Cale looks at Genesis 43. Joseph meets his brothers a second time and tests them. Why did the Egyptians look down on Hebrews?

Cale looks at Genesis 42. Joseph’s brothers go to Egypt to buy grain, but little do they know that the brother they sold into slavery long ago is now second in command over all Egypt.

Have you ever experienced spiritual dryness? Cale looks at Genesis 41, 42. Joseph is now Pharaoh’s right-hand man. What does the name Zaphenath-paneah mean? Who is Joseph’s wife? Who are his sons?

The first glorious mystery. Cale looks at 5 facts that have to be accounted for regarding the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. More episodes of the Biblical Roots of the Rosary https://relevantradio.com/?cat=25469&s=Biblical+Roots+of+the+Rosary https://relevantradio.com/page/2/?cat=25469&s=Biblical+Roots+of+the+Rosary

What did crucifixion look like in the ancient world? Did Jesus die on the cross? Cale examines multiple historical sources outside the Bible that mention the death of Jesus on the cross. What does Christ’s death on the cross mean for us? Why did God suffer and die in the person of Jesus Christ? Video: 3 Archaeological Discoveries Relating to Jesus’ Death More episodes of the Biblical Roots of the Rosary https://relevantradio.com/?cat=25469&s=Biblical+Roots+of+the+Rosary https://relevantradio.com/page/2/?cat=25469&s=Biblical+Roots+of+the+Rosary

What was the shape of the cross on which Jesus was crucified? Was it a “T” or “X” shaped cross? What is the “Alexamenos graffito”? Who is Simon of Cyrene, and why did he get selected to carry the cross of Jesus? More episodes of the Biblical Roots of the Rosary https://relevantradio.com/?cat=25469&s=Biblical+Roots+of+the+Rosary https://relevantradio.com/page/2/?cat=25469&s=Biblical+Roots+of+the+Rosary

What did a Roman flogging look like? Why was Jesus handed over in the first place? Who was really at the praetorium when Jesus was before Pilate? Cale continues to look at the biblical roots of the rosary by looking at two of the ‘sorrowful mysteries’ – the scourging at the pillar and the crowning of thorns. More episodes of the Biblical Roots of the Rosary https://relevantradio.com/?cat=25469&s=Biblical+Roots+of+the+Rosary https://relevantradio.com/page/2/?cat=25469&s=Biblical+Roots+of+the+Rosary

Sometimes great sinners can become great saints. Shepherd, warrior, king, and ultimately a “man after God’s own heart”: it’s the life of King David.

Cale looks at Genesis 41. Pharaoh has dreams that no magicians can interpret. Then he is introduced to Joseph. What ensues is beyond anything he could have imagined.

Cale looks at Genesis 40. God has given Joseph the ability to interpret dreams. He puts it to use when in prison, he meets two prisoners who have troubling dreams about their role in the court of Pharaoh.

Cale examines Genesis 39, in which we see Joseph put in charge of an Egyptian official’s house. But Potiphar’s wife makes an advance on Joseph. What is his response? Joseph faces slavery, is tempted with infidelity, and faces imprisonment. Yet he never lost hope that God had a plan for him.

Cale looks at Genesis 38 and the story of Judah and Tamar. What’s going on in this sordid tale?

What is “Onanism”? Cale examines Genesis 38, where we find the sordid tale of Judah and Tamar. Why is contraception wrong?

Joseph’s brothers conspired to kill him after tensions mounted in light of Joseph’s dreams and the favor given him by their father, Jacob.

Cale first talks about how those who are not part of Israel are still important to God. Cale introduces us to Joseph and discusses why his brothers didn’t like him and were jealous of him. Cale then explains Joseph’s first dream.

Cale begins with a sneak preview of Jacob, Joseph & Reuben’s later relationships. He then talks about the sons of Jacob, completing the 12 tribes of Israel. Cale analyzes the descendants of Esau, breaking down the meanings of their names and their significance. Cale ends by talking about marriage and the dangers of marrying someone with different religious views.

Cale discusses how Jacob becomes Israel and why it’s significant because God gives a blessing. He compares Jacob’s name change to Abram’s name change, and also takes a look at the death of Rachel, who died while giving birth to Benjamin. Cale also discusses Rachel’s tomb, the death of Deborah (Rebekah’s nurse) and the significance of Bilhah.

Cale Clarke finishes up his analysis of Genesis 34 as he talks about Dinah’s brothers rescuing her while pillaging the city and the moral implications of that. He shares how God is the ultimate chessmaster and works through people’s sin. Cale also discusses Jacob’s call from God to go to Bethel and the changes he had to make in his life.