Discover the historical and spiritual context of 1 John in this insightful episode with Steve Wood. Explore how early heresies, Greek philosophy, and false prophets distorted the truth of the Incarnation—and why understanding the original context of Scripture is crucial, especially when interpreting verses like 1 John 5:16. A must-listen for Cathol…

Series: First Epistle of John In this episode, Steve Wood introduces the First Epistle of John, highlighting its profound spiritual depth and striking simplicity. Drawing on John’s unique closeness to Jesus—and his later years spent with Mary, the Mother of God—Steve explores why this brief letter stands among the most powerful writings in Scriptur…

In this episode, Steve Wood explores the history of the pro-life movement and the surprising rise in abortions after Roe v. Wade was overturned. He challenges the Church’s reliance on politics and law, pointing instead to true cultural transformation through spiritual conversion. Drawing from Scripture, early Church teachings, and the book of Phile…

In this thought-provoking episode, Steve Wood contrasts St. Paul’s grace-filled, Spirit-led approach in Philemon with common Catholic pastoral practices that often rely on external mandates. From sacraments to Mass attendance, Steve challenges the Church to rediscover the power of love, invitation, and the Holy Spirit—rather than obligation—to form…

In this episode, Steve Wood explores a biblically grounded approach to parenting through the lens of Galatians and Philemon. Drawing parallels between God's method of guiding His people and raising children, Steve introduces a two-step parenting model: beginning with external rules and boundaries, but ultimately aiming for an internal transformatio…

In today’s episode, we kick off a new series on the book of Philemon. Steve Wood delves into this powerful New Testament letter, uncovering its profound lessons on grace, forgiveness, and cultural transformation. He explores how Philemon’s message speaks to key issues like Christian parenting and pro-life advocacy. This episode lays the foundation …

In this final episode on Galatians, your host Steve Wood discusses the power of knowing our true identity in Christ. He highlights how both Jews and Gentiles are God’s chosen people through faith, not by works, and that we are justified by grace. Wood emphasizes how embracing our identity as God’s beloved children can transform our spiritual lives …

In this episode, host Steve Wood discusses finding your true self through Christ, based on St. Paul’s letter to the Galatians. He explores how being "crucified with Christ" (Galatians 2:20) means moving away from self-centeredness and embracing God's transformative love. The episode critiques modern psychology’s focus on self-worship and highlights…

In this episode, host Steve Wood explores the essence of Christian transformation, focusing on the freedom Christ gives through faith and baptism, sustained by the Holy Spirit. He delves into Old Testament promises in Ezekiel and Jeremiah, where God promises to cleanse and transform hearts. Wood examines the role of grace in both Catholic and Prote…

Steve Wood explores how Scripture offers freedom from pornography, emphasizing Galatians 5:19, Revelation 14:8, and Ephesians 6:12. He highlights the importance of Bible engagement, citing 2 Timothy 3:16 and Ezekiel 37, showing that regular Scripture reading helps protect against temptation and leads to lasting transformation. Referenced in this ep…

In Episode 525, Finding Freedom from Porn with Galatians - Part II, Steve Wood explains how Galatians offers a path to freedom from pornography through the power of the Holy Spirit, not self-effort. The episode challenges reliance on extreme religious practices and emphasizes that true freedom comes from grace and the Holy Spirit, rather than progr…

In today's episode, Steve Wood explores the destructive impact of pornography addiction and highlights how freedom comes through faith in Christ, as taught in Galatians. He discusses the challenges of breaking free from pornography, including the influence of the internet, neurochemical addiction, trauma, and spiritual darkness. Steve warns against…

Join Steve Wood in this episode as he explores the essential role of God’s grace in our relationship with Him. Discover why salvation is a gift, not something we earn, and how relying on our own efforts can lead us astray—just as it did for the early Christians in Galatians. Drawing from the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 1996), Steve explai…

In this episode of Faith and Family Bible Study, Steve guides us on how to stay open to the Holy Spirit and revive the grace of our Confirmation. Drawing from the teachings in Galatians, Luke, and Ephesians, he offers practical insights on living empowered by the Holy Spirit. Discover how Catholics and Christians can grow spiritually, experience co…

In this Faith and Family Catholic Bible Podcast episode, Steve Wood explores two approaches to the Holy Spirit and Confirmation. Drawing from the teachings of St. Paul in Galatians, he discusses how we can live the Christian life empowered by the Holy Spirit. He addresses a common misunderstanding regarding Confirmation, emphasizing that it should …

GALATIANS BIBLE STUDY Catholics often wonder why two-thirds of young Catholics who are raised in the Church fall away once they reach adulthood. The answer? Because we've reduced the Christian faith to a to-do list, rather than teaching these young Catholics the ongoing need for the power of the Holy Spirit. In today's episode, your host Steve Wood…

GALATIANS BIBLE STUDY Steve breaks down survival in an unholy culture into three words. Referenced in this episode: Galatians 2:19 Galatians 3:1-4 Visit our new website com for additional resources. Bible translations Steve recommends: RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition ESV – English Standard Version, if you don’t want to use a Cat…

GALATIANS BIBLE STUDY Steve discusses teachings St. Paul gave to the Galatians about depending on God. Referenced in this episode: Galatians 2:20-21 Galatians 5:9 Visit our new website com for additional resources. Bible translations Steve recommends: RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition ESV – English Standard Version, if you don’t w…

GALATIANS BIBLE STUDY The Apostle Paul’s strongest words may be in the epistle to the Galatians. Steve shares the main point of the letter. This is a great episode for parents & adults to hear! Referenced in this episode: Galatians 1:6 Visit our new website bibleforcatholics.com for additional resources. Bible translations Steve recommends: RSV-CE …

GALATIANS BIBLE STUDY Steve teaches how Protestants & Catholics differ on their views of justification…and how shares how they’re similar. Referenced in this episode: Galatians Romans Grace & Justification book Visit our new website bibleforcatholics.com for additional resources. Bible translations Steve recommends: RSV-CE – Revised Standard Versio…

GALATIANS BIBLE STUDY How do we get out life right with God? Steve continues explaining Paul’s teaching in Galatians Referenced in this episode: Galatians Deuteronomy 7:6 Ephesians 1:4 1 Corinthians Grace & Justification book, Ch. 11 Visit our new website com for additional resources. Bible translations Steve recommends: RSV-CE – Revised Standard V…

GALATIANS BIBLE STUDY You may not hear about Galatians much in Catholic circles but Steve points out that it’s some of St. Paul’s strongest words. We’re being swarmed with secularism. Steve thinks using Galatians can help modern Christians survive in an unholy land. Referenced in this episode: Galatians Luke21 Radio – Prophetic Parables series, epi…

Steve wraps up this series on the 7 ‘I AM’ statements in the Gospel of John with a reminder of the importance of a personal relationship with Christ. Referenced in this episode: John 15 John 13:17 CCC 1391 Visit our new website bibleforcatholics.com for additional resources. Bible translations Steve recommends: RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Ca…

Join Steve in the Gospel of John as he gives some historical context of Israel to explain what Jesus was talking about in John 15. Referenced in this episode: John 15:1-6 Isaiah 5:1 Deuteronomy 8 Hosea 10:1 Bible translations Steve recommends: RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition ESV – English Standard Version, if you don’t want to u…

Perhaps the most provocative of the “I AM” statements in the Gospel of John. John 14:6 is a necessary verse for parents & children living in the modern world to memorize. Referenced in this episode: John 14:6Acts 4:12 John 8:12 CCC 1260 Bible translations Steve recommends: RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition ESV – English Standard V…

Steve shares what the Gospel of John isn’t about. Referenced in this episode: John 11:25 Bible translations Steve recommends: RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition ESV – English Standard Version, if you don’t want to use a Catholic bible This is the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! September 5, 2024, we switched to a 15-minute format…

Welcome to the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! Beginning September 5, we’ve switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21. Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. Steve continues teaching on Jesus as the Good Shepherd in our series on the 7 “I AM” statements in the Gospel of John. Referenced in thi…

Welcome to the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! Beginning September 5, we’ve switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21. Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. Listen in as Steve shares why he initially resisted talking about this part of the Good Shepherd statements from Jesus. Jesus contrasts …

Welcome to the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! Beginning September 5, we’ve switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21. Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. Steve reveals the biggest lie Christians and non-believers are told. Referenced in this episode: John 10 CCC 754 Hebrews 13 Bible transl…

In the Gospel of John, Jesus heals a man born blind. Perhaps we are all born blind. Listen as Steve shares wisdom from scripture. Referenced in this episode: John 8:12 John 8:48 Isaiah 9:2 John 9:7 Titus 3:4 Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) 1243 Psalm 119:30 Bible translations Steve recommends: RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edit…

From his personal journey, Steve Wood shares 6 big mistakes in seeking the Light of the World. Referenced in this episode: John 8:12 Romans 10 2 Corinthians 11:14 John 1,6, 14 Grace & Justification, Stephen Wood, Ch. 12 Bible translations Steve recommends: RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition ESV – English Standard Version, if you do…

‘I AM’ SERIES Welcome to the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! Beginning September 5, we’ve switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21. Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. Steve concludes our “I am the bread of life” study. Jesus joined himself to our humanity so that our humanity might be joi…

‘I AM’ SERIES Welcome to the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! Beginning September 5, we’ve switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21. Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. Part 2 of “I am the bread of life,” Steve shares some surprising info about St. Thomas Aquinas and his love of the Gospel …

‘I AM’ SERIES Welcome to the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! Beginning September 5, we’ve switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21. Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. “I am the bread of life.” Steve discusses this declaration of Jesus’s divinity in John 6. He calls this his Gospel of John…

‘I AM’ SERIES Welcome to the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! Beginning September 5, we’ve switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21. Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. Steve shares the Old Testament root of Jesus’ “I am” sayings in the gospel of John. These bible studies are intended for a…

Welcome to the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! Beginning September 5, we’ve switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21. Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. In this episode, Steve shares the strategy for our new show and reminds listeners how using and understanding scripture is necessary in …

FAITH & FAMILY BIBLE STUDIES COMING SEPTEMBER 5 We are re-airing our final 30-minute episode of Faith & Family Radio this week. Thank you for sharing with your local Catholic radio stations and your friends. This is our last episode in our 30-minute format. Beginning September 5, we’re switching to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, L…

This is a re-air of a series we did at the beginning of 2019. This is just one show from the series. To listen to the full series on How to Avoid a Divorce, please refer to episodes 216-223. Without exception, every Christian marriage has its ups and downs. Host Steve Wood has sound advice for those going through "the downs." This series is for cou…

FAITH & FAMILY BIBLE STUDIES COMING SOON This is our last episode in our 30-minute format. Beginning September 5, we’re switching to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21. Steve tells you all about the decision to go this route. After 25 years of Faith & Family, we are still, maybe now more than ever, so grateful for your prayers …

Announcement for you to share with your local Catholic radio stations at the beginning of today’s show about a change in format coming September 5, 2024. WORLDVIEW 2024 If you’re looking to destroy your child’s Christian worldview, Steve tells you how to with two easy steps. To receive a copy of the bibliography mentioned, email us at askthehost@gm…

Remember our announcement from Episode 494 for you to share with your local Catholic radio stations? Faith & Family has format changes coming September 5, 2024 and we need your help reaching as many Catholic radio stations as possible. WORLDVIEW 2024 Steve shares scriptural resources and real life examples for how to get on a path to eternal life. …

Announcement for you to share with your local Catholic radio stations at the beginning of today’s show about a change in format coming September 5, 2024. WORLDVIEW 2024 Steve gives some personal and practical advice when seeking to answer this Worldview question. He shares wisdom from Os Guinness, Larry Burkett and Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. Reference…

WORLDVIEW 2024 Steve gives a quick Eternity Future quiz and cites several scripture verses to answer the question. Our families and Church are in trouble. Throughout this series, Steve shares his revamped Seven Questions (and scripture to go along with them) to help parents and young Catholics determine their understanding of a Christian Worldview.…

WORLDVIEW 2024 Steve shares a personal story in relation to this Worldview question. If you’d like a copy of the resources mentioned, email us at [email protected]. Our families and Church are in trouble. Throughout this series, Steve shares his revamped Seven Questions (and scripture to go along with them) to help parents and young Catholics de…

WORLDVIEW 2024 Steve discusses question #4 on origin to help Catholics Christians develop their Worldview. Tune in next week for part two. Our families and Church are in trouble. Throughout this series, Steve shares his revamped Seven Questions (and scripture to go along with them) to help parents and young Catholics determine their understanding o…

WORLDVIEW 2024 If you’re just picking up this series with this episode, be sure to go back and start listening with the Worldview 2.0 Introduction, Episode 484. Worldview is critical to the survival and thriving of Christian youth. Steve shares some startling statistics from polls of American millennials on moral relativism. Our families and Church…

WORLDVIEW 2024 If you’re just picking up this series with this episode, be sure to go back and start listening with the Worldview 2.0 Introduction, Episode 484. Part two of Question no. 2 “What is Truth?” Steve discusses he importance of authorship n scripture and the impact that can have on a Christian worldview. Our families and Church are in tro…

WORLDVIEW 2024 If you’re just picking up this series with this episode, be sure to go back and start listening with the Worldview 2.0 Introduction, Episode 484. Steve discusses Question no. 2 from the “Short List of Big Questions.” Knowing the answers to these seven questions are fundamental to developing a Christian worldview. If you'd like a pdf …

WORLDVIEW 2024 If you’re just picking up this series with this episode, be sure to go back and start listening with the Worldview 2.0 Introduction, Episode 484. Steve continues the new first aspect of a Christian Worldview. In this episode he shares more on how parents can & need to learn Worldview so they can pass it on to their children. Our fami…

If you’re just picking up this series with this episode, be sure to go back and start listening with the Worldview 2.0 Introduction, Episode 484. Steve continues his updated Worldview series with more on the first question: What is the fear of the Lord? Our families and Church are in trouble. Steve shares his revamped Seven Questions (and scripture…