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The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke is a 30-minute show delving into the teachings of the Catholic faith. Cale looks at the Scriptures, the Catechism, and Sacred Tradition to present you with an in-depth look at what the Catholic Church believes. In listening to this show, you will not only gain a deeper understanding of the faith, but will be inspired and equipped to share it with others – family, friends, and those you encounter in your everyday life.

The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith


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    4.9 from 101 ratings Listeners of The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith that love the show mention: cale, bible study, text, faith.


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    The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith podcast is an exceptional show that delves deep into the text of the Bible while providing insightful analysis and commentary. Cale Clarke does a remarkable job of reading through the text and presenting well-rounded arguments, offering both points and counterpoints to what is being discussed. The research conducted for this podcast is extensive, as it not only correlates the text with other parts of the Bible but also includes references to expert commentaries, saints, Doctors of the Church, and Vatican documents. This level of thoroughness adds depth and richness to the discussions. Additionally, the show strikes a perfect balance between being informative and entertaining by incorporating humor into each episode.

    One of the best aspects of The Faith Explained podcast is Cale Clarke's reverence for the Scriptures. He approaches each episode with a deep respect for the material and presents it in a way that engages listeners on both an intellectual and spiritual level. His incorporation of various sources such as expert commentaries, saints' writings, and Vatican documents further enhances the credibility and comprehensiveness of his explanations. This comprehensive approach allows listeners to gain a deeper understanding of the content being discussed.

    Another positive aspect of this podcast is its ability to relate biblical texts to current-day concerns. Cale Clarke skillfully connects ancient teachings with modern issues, making them relevant and applicable to listeners' lives today. This blend of timeless wisdom with contemporary relevance creates a thought-provoking listening experience that encourages listeners to contemplate how they can apply biblical teachings in their daily lives.

    While there are numerous positive aspects to The Faith Explained podcast, one potential drawback could be its depth and complexity. Some listeners may find certain episodes overwhelming or challenging if they have limited prior knowledge or familiarity with biblical texts. However, this could also be seen as an opportunity for growth and learning.

    In conclusion, The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith podcast is an exceptional resource for anyone seeking a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the Bible. Cale Clarke's reverence, extensive research, and ability to relate biblical texts to current-day concerns make this podcast a true treasure for enriching one's faith and inspiring its practice. Whether you are a seasoned scripture scholar or new to biblical studies, this podcast is sure to provide a valuable and enlightening listening experience.



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    Latest episodes from The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

    Entering into God's Rest & Adam the Priest-King

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 28:14


    How can you enter into God’s rest? What does resting in God really mean? Cale looks at Genesis 2:1-25 and answers these questions plus more!

    Creation as a Cosmic Temple

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 28:14


    God had a plan when he created the world – and He has a plan for you, too. Cale explains how creation is a cosmic temple and what this reveals about God. Other topics: Hebrew names for God The nature of God as a Trinity All of creation is good

    The Order of Creation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 28:14


    What does it mean that the earth was formless and void? What does Genesis 1 tell us about God? Are you living a life of order? Cale looks at Genesis 1:1 – 2:3 and addresses these questions, plus: God being separate from creation Parallels between Genesis 1 and John 1 Two important things to know about human beings made in the image and likeness of God The Sabbath

    An Introduction to the Book of Genesis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 27:59


    What type of literature is the Book of Genesis? How should we read this ancient text? What is its relationship with modern science? Cale addresses these questions and more in this inaugural episode of the new series on the Book of Genesis.

    Sacraments in Scripture (Part Four)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 28:14


    Cale looks at the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick in Sacred Scripture. Who can receive this sacrament?

    Sacraments in Scripture (Part Three)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 28:14


    Cale looks at the sacrament of Holy Orders in both the Old Testament and the New Testament.

    Sacraments in Scripture (Part Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 28:14


    Cale looks at the sacrament of marriage in both the Old Testament and New Testament.

    Sacraments in Scripture (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 27:14


    In this episode, Cale looks at 4 of the 7 sacraments - Baptism, Confession, the Eucharist, and Confirmation - and where they are in the Bible.

    The Our Father (Part Fourteen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 27:29


    In this conclusion of his series on the Lord's Prayer, the Our Father, Cale talks about how evil and sin, should we be so unfortunate to fall into it, can never overcome us in the spiritual life.

    The Our Father (Part Thirteen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 27:44


    In this continuation of Cale's discussion on the Our Father, he talks about the final temptation of Christ in the wilderness, and it's the most insidious of all of them. The devil takes Jesus to a very high mountain and shows him all of the kingdoms of the world. He says, all of these I will give you. But there's a catch. Cale talks about this and more on this episode of the Faith Explained.

    The Our Father (Part Twelve)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 26:59


    In this continuation of Cale's discussion on the Our Father, he talks about the final temptation of Christ in the wilderness, and it's the most insidious of all of them. The devil takes Jesus to a very high mountain and shows him all of the kingdoms of the world. He says, all of these I will give you. But there's a catch. Cale talks about this and more on this episode of the Faith Explained.

    The Our Father (Part Eleven)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 26:14


    In Cale's continued discussion on the Our Father, he talks about how "Deliver us from evil" is actually better translated to "deliver us from the evil one." When Satan tried to tempt Jesus in the wilderness, he tried to quote scripture, but he was misquoting it.

    The Our Father (Part Ten)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 27:28


    Cale continues to discuss the Our Father. "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." Is it evil in general or is it the evil one in particular, the devil? Cale uses the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness to show this, because the wilderness was the playground of demons and evil spirits

    The Our Father (Part Nine)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 27:43


    Cale continues to discuss the Our Father. Does the prayer really say "Lead us not into temptation"? Cale talks about this and more on today's edition of the Faith Explained on Relevant Radio and the Relevant Radio App.

    The Our Father (Part Eight)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 26:58


    Cale continues his discussion on the Our Father. He takes a look at the fifth petition - "forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us." Jesus says that if you don't forgive those who sin against you, God will not forgive your sins. Cale discusses this and much more on this episode of The Faith Explained.

    The Our Father (Part Seven)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 25:59


    Cale continues his discussion on the Lord's prayer, The Our Father. There are a lot of non-Catholic groups who look at a particular verse in the Acts of the Apostles: "They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship to the breaking of the bread, and the prayers." But what does that really mean? How do we know that the Catholic Church did that right. Cale discusses this and more on today's episode of The Faith Explained.

    The Our Father (Part Six)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 28:14


    In this continuing discussion on the Our Father, Cale explains that there are two bad responses we need to be aware of when we pray "Thy will be done." These two are fatalism and scrupulosity.

    The Our Father (Part Five)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 28:14


    Cale continues his series on the Lord's Prayer, The Our Father. In this episode, Cale takes a look at the seven petitions of the prayer. "Thy will be done," is very interesting. Is God's will ever not done? Only when we sin. Why has God allowed us to turn away from him?

    The Our Father (Part Four)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 28:14


    Cale continues his look into the Lord's prayer. Did you know that the Our Father is based off an ancient Jewish prayer, The Kaddish? Jesus expands the prayer and makes it much different. Cale also answers the question of why we pray to when God already knows our needs in the first place.

    The Our Father (Part Three)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 28:14


    Cale continues his series on the Lord's Prayer, the Our Father. One of the things about our Father, is that He is in heaven. But where is heaven and what does it look like? Cale explains how heaven isn't just some faraway place. It's actually all around us.

    The Our Father (Part Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 28:14


    Cale continues to take a look at Jesus' teaching on the fatherhood of God as expressed in the Lord's Prayer. He looks at the four elements of being a good father which are true of Divine Fatherhood, and human fatherhood as well.

    The Our Father (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 28:14


    Cale looks at the 'Our Father' prayer, breaking down word by word the meaning of this ancient prayer. What are the origins of this prayer?

    War and Peace (Final: Part Seven)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 28:14


    Is it ever morally licit to use nuclear weapons? Was dropping the atomic bomb wrong? Cale finishes the series on what the Catholic Church teaches on war and peace by looking at nuclear warfare. Other topics: the difference between patriotism and nationalism; consequentialism; the four elements of a just war.

    War and Peace (Part Six)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 28:14


    What makes for lawful self defense in war between nations? Where does conscience come into play? Cale continues to unpack what the Catholic Church teaches about war and peace.

    War and Peace (Part Five)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 28:14


    What is peace? What does 'shalom' really mean? Cale looks at how Jesus is our true peace.

    War and Peace (Part Four)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 28:14


    Cale continues to look at the fifth commandment 'do not kill'' by looking at capital punishment, unintentional killing of someone, desiring another's harm, and ways one can sin against God's love.

    War and Peace (Part Three)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 28:14


    Could nations defend themselves and what about capital punishment?

    War and Peace (Part Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 28:14


    Cale looks at the command to love your enemies in the Sermon on the Mount.

    What Does the Church Teach About War and Peace?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 28:14


    Cale looks at the Sermon on the Mount, the commandment not to kill and the sacredness of human life.

    The Spirit and the Sacraments: The Anointing of the Sick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 27:35


    When we are at our most alone, hurting, and vulnerable, Christ is there. Plus: a Q and A on the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

    The Spirit and the Sacraments: Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 27:15


    How can the Spirit help those called to marriage achieve “a more perfect union” amidst all threats from without and within? Plus: a Q&A about the Mass wine controversy.

    The Spirit and the Sacraments: Confession and Holy Orders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 27:10


    Confession has been called “a second baptism.” But there’s no Confession without a priest, and no priesthood without the Holy Spirit.

    The Spirit and the Sacraments: The Eucharist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 27:45


    We believe in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. But don’t forget about the Holy Spirit’s true presence in the Mass, making it happen!

    The Spirit and the Sacraments: Baptism and the Life of the Future World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 27:35


    Ever wish you could be forever young? Or fast-forward to eternal life? With baptism, you can! Find out how the waters of baptism lead you back to the source of life in the Spirit, and the life of the future Kingdom, now.

    The Spirit and the Sacraments: Confirmation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 26:45


    If we receive the Holy Spirit in Baptism, why do we need Confirmation? The answer might surprise you!

    The Holy Spirit: A Beginner's Guide: The Fruits of the Holy Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 27:45


    What’s the difference between the “fruits” and the “gifts” of the Holy Spirit? How does God make use of (sometimes adverse) circumstances to make us more supernaturally fruitful?

    The Holy Spirit: A Beginner's Guide: Is God's Way Always The Hardest Way?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 28:00


    Cale will answer this question and offer more ways we can tell an inspiration is from God the Holy Spirit.

    The Holy Spirit: A Beginner's Guide: How To Recognize The Spirit's Voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 27:10


    This is THE question: how can you know if an inspiration comes from the Holy Spirit, from yourself, or from the Devil?

    The Holy Spirit: A Beginner's Guide: How to Hear From the Holy Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 27:15


    Cale Clarke shares 10 ways to get into “God’s orbit” and receive the Spirit’s inspirations for you!

    The Holy Spirit: A Beginner's Guide: The Power of Obedience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 26:55


    If we don’t practice obedience in our relations to others, how likely is it that we will obey God when he asks for it?

    The Holy Spirit: A Beginner's Guide: An Offer God Can't Refuse!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 27:30


    Want to draw down more graces from the Spirit? St. Thérèse says God gives 10 graces in exchange for just one of these…but, what is it?

    The Holy Spirit: A Beginners Guide: God's Unique Will for You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 27:20


    God’s “general” will for all people should be obvious: the Ten Commandments, Scripture, and Church teaching come to mind. But what about God’s “particular” will for particular questions in your life? That’s where the inspirations of the Holy Spirit are key!

    “The Great Unknown”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 27:50


    Pentecost marks the gift of God, the Holy Spirit. But in so many ways, he is “The Great Unknown”. Cale Clarke shares what Saint Faustina called a shortcut to holiness: being docile to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit.

    Why Are There Only Four Gospels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 27:45


    Cale goes to the mailbag to tackle a question about the gospels discussing 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.

    Sacrifice and Sainthood: St. Paul's Final Words to the Philippians

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 27:43


    Cale looks at St. Paul's final words to the Philippians: 4:15-23.

    The Secret of Contentment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 28:00


    What is the secret of Paul's contentment? What must you do to be saved? Cale looks at Philippians 4:10-14.

    Trade Your Worries for God's Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 28:14


    How do you give your worries to God? What about thinking good thoughts during the day? Cale looks at Philippians 4:6-9.

    Is Your Name in the Book of Life?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 26:45


    Did St. Paul have a wife? What is the "book of life"? How can you be commanded to rejoice?? Cale begins chapter 4 of Philippians.

    The Church In the State

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 28:14


    What is the deal with the separation between Church and State? In the first-century world that St. Paul inhabited, there was no such thing. How do we live as Christians in the State?

    The Enemies of the Cross

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 27:44


    Who are the enemies of the cross of Christ? Cale looks at the two ends of a person; and where our true citizenship lies, continuing to look at St. Paul's letter to the Philippians.

    How to Avoid Going “Off Track” in Your Spiritual Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 27:14


    Cale looks at Philippians 3 and St. Paul's analogies of the spiritual life.

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