The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

Yahweh reaches directly into Pharaoh’s heart to harden it… Is God taking away his free will? Plus: our Q&A segment addresses the difference between marriage annulments and priests leaving the priesthood.

The 10 plagues continue to pummel the Egyptians, but Pharaoh continues his two-faced, duplicitous ways. We also see how each plague is a direct attack by Yahweh on one of the so-called “gods” of Egypt.

Moses, unbelievably, gives Pharaoh the choice of when the plague of frogs will end. It’s up to him! We also have a choice to be for or against God. St. Augustine says, “The God who created you without you will not save you without you”.

Cale dips into the 10 plagues that God unleashes on the Egyptians. The first two have to do with water. Aaron’s staff turns into a great sea monster, and Moses commands that the Nile be turned into blood. What’s Pharaoh’s reaction? Find out in this episode of the Faith Explained.

In this episode of the Exodus series on The Faith Explained, God says to Moses: “In the past, I revealed myself as ‘God Almighty’ to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. ”But now, in revealing himself as the God who 'is' and 'will be', God reveals much more about himself—that he’s with us in the present moment, and in the challenges and experiences of everyday life.

God picks Moses back up after he falls flat on his face with Pharaoh. Not only does Pharaoh not “let God’s people go”, things got even worse for the enslaved Israelites. Find out what God does in response, on this episode of The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke!

On this episode of the Exodus series on The Faith Explained, Moses begins his journey back to Egypt to confront Pharaoh. But on the way, God confronts Moses and tries to kill him! Why on earth would God do this? Ultimately, Moses is saved by the quick thinking and actions of his wife, Zipporah.

God calls Moses to go and speak to Pharaoh. Moses doesn't want to go, and asks God to send someone else. Sometimes we feel the same way, but there are people only we can reach and God will equip us like he equipped Moses.

What’s in a name? What’s in a divine name? There are numerous names for God in the Old Testament, including Yahweh, Jehovah, and the Lord. Where do these come from? It’s all connected to how God reveals Himself in chapter 3 of Genesis. Cale discusses this and more in this episode of the Exodus series on the Faith Explained.

When God spoke to Moses out of the burning bush, we might ask who or what is this angel spoken of? Plus: God says He will send Moses to a land filled with milk and honey, but what kind of milk and honey? Cale discusses this and more on today’s Faith Explained.

God steps onto the “stage” of Exodus and reveals himself to Moses in the wilderness. Moses is charged with leading Israel out of bondage, but suffers from “imposter syndrome”, doubting he’s up for the task. God’s response: “I will be with you.” What more could one ask for?

God steps onto the “stage” of Exodus and reveals himself to Moses in the wilderness. Moses is charged with leading Israel out of bondage, but suffers from “imposter syndrome”, doubting he’s up for the task. God’s response: “I will be with you.” What more could one ask for?

Moses appears on the scene in a tale of failed leadership, violence, and murder. He must go to the wilderness to find salvation. He becomes a savior for the very first time, but it won’t be the last.

In most heroes' journeys, they go from rags to riches, but Moses goes from being on top of the world and from being in Pharaoh's palace to abject poverty out in the wilderness. He must become like his fellow Hebrews. He must become like a slave to lead the slaves out of bondage.

God's power was certainly manifest in the life of Moses. In this episode of The Faith Explained, we see how Moses is saved through water, not in a basket, but in an ark, which prefigures how he leads God's people to salvation through the Red Sea.

On today's episode of the Faith Explained, Cale talks about heroines in the Bible who many people have never heard of: the Hebrew midwives who saved the male children from certain death. Pharaoh tries to strike fear and terror into the hearts of the people, but they strike the fear of God into Pharaoh.

Cale discusses the importance of knowing God. Pharaoh has forgotten the God of Joseph and begins to persecute and enslave the people of God. How does God set them free and reveal Himself to Pharaoh and his people? Find out on this episode of the Faith Explained.

On today’s Faith Explained, Cale begins to take a look at the text of Exodus. God has to establish who He is because to His people, He is the God who wasn’t there. Why are they in slavery, and why hasn’t God answered them? Why is God not acting in their lives as He did in the lives of the patriarchs? God has to reveal who He is and who Moses is.

Cale looks at the question of who wrote the Book of Exodus. Was it Moses or just traditions derived from Moses, or does it even matter, because isn’t it true that God Himself is the author of Scripture? Cale discusses this and what kind of history Exodus is.

In this episode of The Faith Explained, Cale continues his series on the Book of Exodus, focusing on the power and presence of God. God shows His power in getting the Israelites out of Egypt, but then He has to reveal Himself to His people.

In this episode of The Faith Explained, Cale begins a series on the Book of Exodus: The power and presence of God. Getting His people out of Egypt was only half of the story. What happens after that is God reveals who He really is.

Seen at sporting events everywhere, it’s the most famous verse in the Bible: John 3:16. Plus: a Q&A on why priests wear black.

Cale sits down with Kayla Richardson, a convert from Mormonism to Catholicism, who shares about her upbringing in a Mormon family and what led her to the Catholic Church.

Cale looks at the origins of polygamy among early Mormons, including in the life of their founder, Joseph Smith, Jr.

Celestial marriage? Do we remain married to our spouse in heaven? Cale looks at what Mormons believe about the afterlife, including Hell. What do the Scriptures actually say?

What is the Mormon practice of baptism for the dead? What does the Catholic Church teach about baptism? Is it necessary for salvation? Cale looks at three different types of baptism.

Are Mormons Christians? Where do they believe Jesus Christ came from? Cale looks at how to refute the claim that God has a body.

Who is Joseph Smith? How did the Book of Mormon originate? Cale looks at the sketchy history of the origins of the Mormon religion.

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.