Podcasts about Scott Powell

Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time— including Elisha's promise to a benefactor and Jesus' first mention of the cross in the Gospel of Matthew.This episode is sponsored by the 2026 Amazing Parish Leadership Summit.This August, join leaders like you from across the Church for three days of inspiration, encouragement and equipping.Learn more at amazingparish.org/pillarAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:30.Reading 1 - 2 Kings 4: 8-11, 14-16aPsalm 89: 2-3, 16-17, 18-19Reading 2 - Romans 6: 3-4, 8-11Gospel - Matthew 10: 37-42 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Bill is back on Sunday night asking....did Trump do the right thing in a "Peace" deal with Iran? Did he get suckered? Should we have kept going until the evil was destroyed? Willie's guests include the great Kevin Jackson, Scott Powell, Jeff Crouere and Scott Gerber. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill is back on Sunday night asking....did Trump do the right thing in a "Peace" deal with Iran? Did he get suckered? Should we have kept going until the evil was destroyed? Willie's guests include the great Kevin Jackson, Scott Powell, Jeff Crouere and Scott Gerber. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill is back on Sunday night asking....did Trump do the right thing in a "Peace" deal with Iran? Did he get suckered? Should we have kept going until the evil was destroyed? Willie's guests include the great Kevin Jackson, Scott Powell, Jeff Crouere and Scott Gerber. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Dr. Scott Powell and JD Flynn as they look ahead to the readings for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time— including Jeremiah's lament in the face of persecution, a psalm of lament from David, and Jesus' sending of the Apostles in the Gospel of Matthew. This episode is brought to you by the 2026 Amazing Parish Leadership Summit.This August, join leaders like you from across the Church for three days of inspiration, encouragement and equipping. Learn more at amazingparish.org/pillarAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 7:25.Reading 1 - Jeremiah 20: 10-13Psalm 69: 8-10, 14, 17, 33-35Reading 2 - Romans 5: 12-15Gospel - Matthew 10: 26-33 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time— including God's efforts to build Israel into a nation and St. Paul's call for Christians in Rome to remember their royal identity.You can find the first episode of Sunday School's season about Romans here: An introduction to Romans.This episode is sponsored by the 2026 Amazing Parish Leadership Summit.This August, leaders like you from across the Church will gather for three incredible days.Learn more at amazingparish.org/pillarAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 5:20.Reading 1 - Exodus 19: 2-6aPsalm 100: 1-2, 3, 5Reading 2 - Romans 5: 6-11Gospel - Matthew 9: 36—10:8 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for Corpus Christi— including Moses' final words to a new generation preparing to enter the Promised Land and the famous Bread of Life Discourse in the Gospel of John. This episode is sponsored by the Benedict XVI Institute's Reverent Liturgy Project.Offering the practical wisdom of priests who have successfully adopted classically Catholic worship practices to priests who want to embark on the same journey but need a roadmap to get started.To learn more, visit ReverentLiturgy.orgAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:30.Reading 1 - Deuteronomy 8: 2-3, 14b-16aPsalm 147: 12-15, 19-20Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 10: 16-17Gospel - John 6: 51-58 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Billi is back on Sunday night and fired up as ever. We must support Trump and the war with Iran! If they got a nuke they would use it. Gas prices are coming down as well. The liberals and the Democratic party would love to see this country fail. How can Chuck Shumer support Graham Planter? Willie's guests include Jeff Crouere on what Republican's need to do for America, David Reuben live from Israel, Michelle Steeb on the issues with some homeless encampments in CA and Scott Powell on what is wrong and what is right with America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billi is back on Sunday night and fired up as ever. We must support Trump and the war with Iran! If they got a nuke they would use it. Gas prices are coming down as well. The liberals and the Democratic party would love to see this country fail. How can Chuck Shumer support Graham Planter? Willie's guests include Jeff Crouere on what Republican's need to do for America, David Reuben live from Israel, Michelle Steeb on the issues with some homeless encampments in CA and Scott Powell on what is wrong and what is right with America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billi is back on Sunday night and fired up as ever. We must support Trump and the war with Iran! If they got a nuke they would use it. Gas prices are coming down as well. The liberals and the Democratic party would love to see this country fail. How can Chuck Shumer support Graham Planter? Willie's guests include Jeff Crouere on what Republican's need to do for America, David Reuben live from Israel, Michelle Steeb on the issues with some homeless encampments in CA and Scott Powell on what is wrong and what is right with America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for Trinity Sunday— including fundamental statements about God's identity in Exodus and the Gospel of John, and the song of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah in Daniel.This episode is sponsored by the Benedict XVI Institute's Reverent Liturgy Project.Offering the practical wisdom of priests who have successfully adopted classically Catholic worship practices to priests who want to embark on the same journey but need a roadmap to get started.To learn more, visit ReverentLiturgy.orgAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 4:30.Reading 1 - Exodus 34: 4b-6, 8-9Psalm - Daniel 3: 52-56Reading 2 - 2 Corinthians 13: 11-13Gospel - John 3: 16-18 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Ed Bonderenka and Author of Rediscovering America Scott Powell discuss Memorial Day and it's roots and meaning.What it means to us today.

Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for Pentecost. Scott unpacks the description of Pentecost in Acts and explores what is likely meant by “tongues of fire.”This episode is brought to you by the 2026 Amazing Parish Leadership Summit.This August, leaders like you from across the Church will gather for three days of inspiration, encouragement and equipping.Learn more at amazingparish.org/pillarAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 5:55.Reading 1 - Acts 2:1-11Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 12: 3b-7, 12-13Gospel - John 20:19-23 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

This episode is available early to accommodate dioceses that observe the Ascension on Thursday instead of Sunday.Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Ascension— including a liturgical psalm that is key to understanding the Ascension, and the Jewish paradigm at play in Jesus' final words to the Apostles in the Gospel of Matthew.This episode is brought to you by the 2026 Amazing Parish Leadership Summit, taking place August 3-5 in Houston, TX.Join leaders from across the Church - from bishops to pastors, parish staff, volunteers or just on fire parishioners looking to experience and lead renewal.Learn more at amazingparish.org/pillarAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:15.Reading 1 - Acts 1:1-11Psalm 47: 2-3, 6-9Reading 2 - Ephesians 1:17-23Gospel - Matthew 28:16-20 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter— including Philip's evangelization in Samaria, and Jesus' words about the Paraclete in the Gospel of John.This episode is sponsored by the Institute for Liturgical Formation at Christendom College Graduate School of Theology. This summer, consider spending four weeks immersed in reverent liturgy and rigorous academics at the Institute for Liturgical Formation.Learn more at christendom.edu/liturgyAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:10.Reading 1 - Acts 8: 5-8, 14-17Psalm 66: 1-7, 16, 20Reading 2 - 1 Peter 3:15-18Gospel - John 14:15-21 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter— including the ordination of the first deacons and St. Peter's reflection on ‘living stones.'This week's episode is brought to you by Catholic International University. Supporting Catholic priests through online MA and Graduate Certificate programs in Ecclesial Administration & Management.Learn more at catholiciu.edu/pillarAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:05.Reading 1 - Acts 6:1-7Psalm 33: 1-2, 4-5, 18-19Reading 2 - 1 Peter 2: 4-9Gospel - John 14: 1-12 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for Good Shepherd Sunday, the Fourth Sunday of Easter.This episode of Sunday School is brought to you by The Secret of the Goldfish, a warm, faith-filled middle-grade mystery for curious Catholic kids, coming to you from Our Sunday Visitor.To learn more, visit GloriaBook.com/SundaySchool- Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 8:40Reading 1 - Acts 2:14a, 36-41Psalm 23: 1-6Reading 2 - 1 Peter 2:20b-25Gospel - John 10: 1-10-Show notes:Christ in the Psalms by Patrick Henry Reardon This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Third Sunday of Easter— including the Gospel account of Jesus appearing on the road to Emmaus on Easter Sunday.This episode is brought to you by Five Stones, offering critical services for Catholic apostolates – including marketing, order fulfilment, technology, and customer service.Learn more at weare5stones.com/pillar.-Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 7:45.Reading 1 - Acts 2: 14, 22-33Psalm 16: 1-2, 5, 7-11Reading 2 - 1 Peter 1:17-21Gospel - Luke 24: 13-35 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the Second Sunday of Easter, including St. Peter's letter to the “chosen exiles” and the story of ‘Doubting Thomas.'This episode is brought to you by Catholic International University, supporting Catholic priests through online MA and Graduate Certificate programs in Ecclesial Administration & Management.Learn more at catholiciu.edu/pillarAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 7:00.Reading 1 - Acts 2:42-47Psalm 118: 2-4, 13-15, 22-24Reading 2 - 1 Peter 1: 3-9Gospel - John 20: 19-31 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera for a Pardon the Interruption-style Easter Vigil episode of Sunday School.Are you planning to preach or attend Mass of Easter Day? You can find our episode about those readings here: Sunday School - Mass of Easter DayAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to the time in bold after each reading.Reading I - Genesis 1:1—2:2 (8:35)Reading II - Genesis 22:1-18 (15:05)Reading III - Exodus 14:15—15:1 (23:50)Reading IV - Isaiah 54:5-14 (29:00)Reading V - Isaiah 55:1-11 (34:15)Reading VI - Baruch 3:9-15, 32 4:4 (41:00)Reading VII - Ezekiel 36:16-17a, 18-28 (46:35)Psalm 42:3, 5; 43:3, 4 (50:40)Epistle - Romans 6: 3-11 (54:20)Psalm 118: 1-2, 16-17, 22-23 (58:20)Gospel - Matthew 28: 1-10 (1:02:30) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for Palm Sunday— including the Kenotic Hymn, and Matthew's account of the Passion.This episode is brought to you by Catholic International University, supporting Catholic priests through online MA and Graduate Certificate programs in Ecclesial Administration & Management.Learn more at catholiciu.edu/pillarAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 22:00.Gospel with Palm Procession: Matthew 21:1-11Reading 1 - Isaiah 50:4-7Psalm 22: 8-9, 17-20, 23-24Reading 2 - Philippians 2:6-11Gospel - Matthew 26:14—27:66 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the Fifth Sunday of Lent— including a prophecy of hope in Ezekiel and Jesus' raising of Lazarus from the dead.This episode is brought to you by the 2026 Amazing Parish Leadership Summit, Aug. 3-5 in Houston, TX.The 2026 Amazing Parish Leadership Summit will inspire and equip you to lead renewal in the part of the Church entrusted to you.Register today at amazingparish.org/houston2026Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 9:30Reading 1 - Ezekiel 37:12-14Psalm 130: 1-8Reading 2 - Romans 8:8-11Gospel - John 11:1-45-Show notes:Learn more about Venerable Pierre Toussaint This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent— including Samuel's secret anointing of David, an excerpt of what could be an encyclical by St. Paul, and Jesus' healing of a man born blind. This episode is brought to you by the Institute for Liturgical Formation at Christendom College Graduate School of Theology.This summer, consider spending four weeks immersed in reverent liturgy and rigorous academics at the Institute for Liturgical Formation.Learn more at christendom.edu/liturgyAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 10:00.Reading 1 - 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13aPsalm 23: 1-6Reading 2 - Ephesians 5: 8-14Gospel - John 9: 1-41 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

We must be victorious in Iran. We may have higher oil prices, but it will be short term. Bill's guests include Scott Powell, Casey Flemming, Homeira Hesami and Nick Fondacaro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We must be victorious in Iran. We may have higher oil prices, but it will be short term. Bill's guests include Scott Powell, Casey Flemming, Homeira Hesami and Nick Fondacaro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We must be victorious in Iran. We may have higher oil prices, but it will be short term. Bill's guests include Scott Powell, Casey Flemming, Homeira Hesami and Nick Fondacaro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We must be victorious in Iran. We may have higher oil prices, but it will be short term. Bill's guests include Scott Powell, Casey Flemming, Homeira Hesami and Nick Fondacaro.

Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the Third Sunday of Lent— including the Israelites grumbling because of thirst, and John's account of Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at the well.This episode is brought to you by Catholic International University. Supporting Catholic priests through online MA and Graduate Certificate programs in Ecclesial Administration & Management.Learn more at catholiciu.edu/pillarAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 9:00.Reading 1 - Exodus 17: 3-7Psalm 95: 1-2, 6-9Reading 2 - Romans 5: 1-2, 5-8Gospel - John 4: 5-42 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the Second Sunday of Lent— including God's calling of Abram, St. Paul's last letter before his martyrdom, and Matthew's telling of the Transfiguration. -This week's episode is brought to you by the paying subscribers of The Pillar.Join today at pillarcatholic.com/subscribeAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 4:32Reading 1 - Genesis 12:1-4aPsalm 33: 4-5, 18-20, 22Reading 2 - 2 Timothy 1:8b-10Gospel - Matthew 17:1-9 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the First Sunday of Lent— including the second creation story in Genesis and Jesus' testing in the wilderness.This episode is brought to you by Catholic International University, supporting Catholic priests through online MA and Graduate Certificate programs in Ecclesial Administration and Management.Learn more at catholiciu.edu/pillarAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 7:55.Reading 1 - Genesis 2: 7-9; 3: 1-7Psalm 51: 3-6, 12-13, 17Reading 2 - Romans 5: 12-19Gospel - Matthew 4: 1-11 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Bill is back live across America on Sunday Night. Macro Rubio spoke at the Munich Security Conference as well as AOC. Thank God we have people like Macro, President Trump and VP Vance in charge right now!!! Kendell Tietz is on the show talking about the school walkouts across America. Who is behind it? Is it okay for your kids to be used as political props? Scott Powell says we need to defeat the deep state thinking before it's too late. Grover Norquist from Americans for Tax Reform breaks down the successes of the "big, beautiful bill" and more. Casey Fleming talks on a CCP bio lab discovered in Vegas and things we need to TRULY watch out for. Jason Sneed talks election security. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill is back live across America on Sunday Night. Macro Rubio spoke at the Munich Security Conference as well as AOC. Thank God we have people like Macro, President Trump and VP Vance in charge right now!!! Kendell Tietz is on the show talking about the school walkouts across America. Who is behind it? Is it okay for your kids to be used as political props? Scott Powell says we need to defeat the deep state thinking before it's too late. Grover Norquist from Americans for Tax Reform breaks down the successes of the "big, beautiful bill" and more. Casey Fleming talks on a CCP bio lab discovered in Vegas and things we need to TRULY watch out for. Jason Sneed talks election security. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill is back live across America on Sunday Night. Macro Rubio spoke at the Munich Security Conference as well as AOC. Thank God we have people like Macro, President Trump and VP Vance in charge right now!!! Kendell Tietz is on the show talking about the school walkouts across America. Who is behind it? Is it okay for your kids to be used as political props? Scott Powell says we need to defeat the deep state thinking before it's too late. Grover Norquist from Americans for Tax Reform breaks down the successes of the "big, beautiful bill" and more. Casey Fleming talks on a CCP bio lab discovered in Vegas and things we need to TRULY watch out for. Jason Sneed talks election security.

JD Flynn and Kate Olivera talk about the readings for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Special appearance by Dr. Scott Powell.This episode is brought to you by the Institute for Liturgical Formation at Christendom College Graduate School of Theology.This summer, consider spending four weeks immersed in reverent liturgy and rigorous academics at the Institute for Liturgical Formation.To learn more, visit christendom.edu/liturgyAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 8:20.Reading 1 - Sirach 15: 15-20Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 2: 6-10Gospel - Matthew 5: 17-37 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time— including an ill-fated Yom Kippur detailed in Isaiah and Jesus' words in the Gospel of Matthew about the salt of the earth. This episode is brought to you by Catholic International University, supporting Catholic priests through online MA and Graduate Certificate programs in Ecclesial Administration & Management.Learn more at www.catholiciu.edu/pillar-Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 4:10Reading 1 - Isaiah 58: 7-10Psalm 112: 4-9Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 2: 1-5Gospel - Matthew 5: 13-16 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Willie is back LIVE ON Sunday Night. ICE agents getting doxed, PHONY outrage over Don Lemon getting arrested and more. Scott Powell tells us we need to wake up and stay active in politics, or we will lose our country in the midterms. Ryhen Staley says young students are getting indoctrinated and backs it up with FACTS. Bill D'Agostino from MRC on the bias in news coverage over Don Lemon, the ICE shootings and much more. Should those protesting be proscuted? Zach Smith explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Willie is back LIVE ON Sunday Night. ICE agents getting doxed, PHONY outrage over Don Lemon getting arrested and more. Scott Powell tells us we need to wake up and stay active in politics, or we will lose our country in the midterms. Ryhen Staley says young students are getting indoctrinated and backs it up with FACTS. Bill D'Agostino from MRC on the bias in news coverage over Don Lemon, the ICE shootings and much more. Should those protesting be proscuted? Zach Smith explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Beatitude Week! Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they unpack the readings for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time— including a reading from Zephaniah about the day of the Lord and the beatitudes in the Gospel of Matthew.Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 4:50Reading 1 - Zephaniah 2: 3; 3:12-13Psalm 146: 6-10Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 1: 26-31Gospel - Matthew 5: 1-12a This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead at the readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time— including an Advent-y passage from Isaiah, St. Paul's strong message about unity to the church in Corinth, and Jesus' withdrawal to Galilee. This episode is brought to you by the Institute for Liturgical Formation at Christendom College's Graduate School of Theology.This summer, consider spending four weeks at the Institute for Liturgical Formation— immersed in reverent liturgy and rigorous academics.To learn more, visit christendom.edu/liturgyAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:50Reading 1 - Isaiah 8: 23—9:3Psalm 27: 1, 4, 13-14Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 1: 10-13, 17Gospel - Matthew 4: 12-23 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time— including a servant song in Isaiah, a Davidic psalm, and new creation in the Gospel of John.This episode is brought to you by 5 Stones, a trusted Catholic partner for apostolates who need help with mission-critical services like marketing, fulfillment, technology, or customer service.Learn more at weare5stones.com/pillar- Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:15Reading 1 - Isaiah 49: 3, 5-6Psalm 40: 2, 4, 7-10Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 1: 1-3Gospel - John 1: 29-34 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Baptism of the Lord— including the first of the servant songs in Isaiah, a turning point in the New Testament, and Jesus' baptism in the Jordan river.Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 5:10Reading 1 - Isaiah 42: 1-4, 6-7Psalm 29: 1-4, 9-10Reading 2 - Acts 10:34-38Gospel - Matthew 3: 13-17 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Epiphany of the Lord— including a psalm for the coronation of a wicked king, one of the Church's first encyclicals, and the retelling of the magi's search for Jesus.Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 5:56Reading 1 - Isaiah 60: 1-6Psalm 72: 1-2, 7-8, 10-13Reading 2 - Ephesians 3: 2-3a, 5-6Gospel - Matthew 2: 1-12 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Feast of the Holy Family— including St. Paul's heavily misunderstood words to Christians in Colossae about family structure, and the Holy Family's flight to Egypt.Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 7:11Reading 1 - Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14Psalm 128: 1-5Reading 2 - Colossians 3: 12-21Gospel - Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the Christmas Vigil Mass— including St. Paul's letter to the Ephesians, and the genealogy that launches the New Testament. If you like listening to Sunday School, consider becoming a paying subscriber to The Pillar. It's just $8 a month, and it helps make this podcast possible. You can subscribe here: pillarcatholic.com/subscribeAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 11:40Reading 1 - Isaiah 62:1-5Psalm 89: 4-5, 16-17, 27, 29Reading 2 - Acts 13: 16-17, 22-25Gospel - Matthew 1: 1-25-Listen to our episode for Christmas Mass During the Day here: The past days and the last days-Jingle Bells by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY 4.0) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent— including a royal narrative in Isaiah, St. Paul's understanding of the word ‘gospel,' and the angel's appearance to St. Joseph. Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 4:25Reading 1 - Isaiah 7:10-14Psalm 24: 1-6Reading 2 - Romans 1:1-7Gospel - Matthew 1:18-24 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Look ahead to the readings for the Third Sunday of Advent with Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn and Kate Olivera— including a poem from Isaiah about a wilderness in bloom, and St. John the Baptist asking Jesus about his identity. This episode of Sunday School is sponsored by the Aquinas Institute of Theology's Doctor of Ministry in Preaching program.Become the kind of preacher the Church needs today.Learn more at ai.edu/DMin-Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 5:15Reading 1 - Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10Psalm 146: 6-10Reading 2 - James 5:7-10Gospel - Matthew 11:2-11 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent— including the Isaiah prophecy that ushers in what Scott describes as the “long Advent of the Old Testament,” and the Gospel story of John the Baptist preaching repentance in the wilderness. This episode of Sunday School is sponsored by the Aquinas Institute of Theology's Doctor of Ministry in Preaching program.Become the kind of preacher the Church needs today.Learn more at ai.edu/DMin-Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:51Reading 1 - Isaiah 11:1-10Psalm 72: 1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17Reading 2 - Romans 15: 4-9Gospel - Matthew 3:1-12 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the First Sunday of Advent— and the beginning of a new liturgical year— with readings from Isaiah, Romans and Matthew. This episode of Sunday School is sponsored by the Aquinas Institute of Theology's Doctor of Ministry in Preaching program.Become the kind of preacher the Church needs today.Learn more at ai.edu/DMin-Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:45Reading 1 - Isaiah 2:1-5Psalm 122: 1-9Reading 2 - Romans 13:11-14Gospel - Matthew 24:37-44 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

It's the Solemnity of Christ the King, a feast Dr. Scott Powell describes as an exclamation point to end this liturgical year.Join Scott, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they talk about David's coronation, St. Paul's letter to the Colossians, and the revolutionary's recognition of Jesus' kingship. This episode of Sunday School is sponsored by the Aquinas Institute of Theology's Doctor of Ministry in Preaching program.Become the kind of preacher the Church needs today.Learn more at ai.edu/DMin-Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 7:55Reading 1 - 2 Samuel 5: 1-3Psalm 122: 1-5Reading 2 - Colossians 1: 12-20Gospel - Luke 23: 35-43 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

As we approach the end of the liturgical year, our Sunday readings are turning more intense and apocalyptic. Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they unpack the readings for the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time— including God's last words in the Old Testament and Jesus' eschatological discourse in the Gospel of Luke. This episode of Sunday School is sponsored by the Aquinas Institute of Theology's Doctor of Ministry in Preaching program.Become the kind of preacher the Church needs today.Learn more at ai.edu/DMin-Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:40.Reading 1 - Malachi 3:19-20aPsalm 98: 5-6, 7-8, 9Reading 2 - 2 Thessalonians 3: 7-12Gospel - Luke 21: 5-19 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe