Cale looks at 1 Corinthians 1:1-9. The opening lines contain some deep insights that set the tone for the rest of the letter. Cale looks at the themes of grace,  apocalypse, fellowship that emerge in the “thanksgiving” section of the letter. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b2f2652e-2826-4e68-b509-adef013f4384/b25844cb-3a48-4219-9e14-b05201283856/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b2f2652e-2826-4e68-b509-adef013f4384/b25844cb-3a48-4219-9e14-b05201283856/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Who made up the Christian community in Corinth? Cale looks at the major themes that appear in the letter, including marriage, the human body, social behavior, love, and leadership. Cale also looks at 1 Corinthians 1:1-3. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b2f2652e-2826-4e68-b509-adef013f4384/d64126e0-05f7-4ea9-97f6-b0510139542a/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b2f2652e-2826-4e68-b509-adef013f4384/d64126e0-05f7-4ea9-97f6-b0510139542a/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Cale looks at the history of the city of Corinth. What are the Isthmian games? What was the social scene? Why did St. Paul write this letter? What was the Christian community like in Corinth? https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b2f2652e-2826-4e68-b509-adef013f4384/6fdd8981-9311-4d66-af54-b05001327c9c/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b2f2652e-2826-4e68-b509-adef013f4384/6fdd8981-9311-4d66-af54-b05001327c9c/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

The famous “Lukewarm Laodiceans” of the Book of Revelation. It’s the last of the 7 letters of Jesus to the 7 churches — and the most powerful message for Catholics in the West. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b2f2652e-2826-4e68-b509-adef013f4384/e06ebed8-48ba-471c-91c5-b04c015f0c60/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b2f2652e-2826-4e68-b509-adef013f4384/e06ebed8-48ba-471c-91c5-b04c015f0c60/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

What is the “key of David” and what does it reveal about Jesus, as well as the papacy? And what does it mean to be a pillar in the temple of God? Plus, Jesus commended the Philadelphians and did not rebuke them for anything. Tune in to hear Cale explain on TFE. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b2f2652e-2826-4e68-b509-adef013f4384/3eca1d35-cc27-4e87-b630-b049015349ea/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b2f2652e-2826-4e68-b509-adef013f4384/3eca1d35-cc27-4e87-b630-b049015349ea/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

The message that Jesus had for Sardis applies to us today – to you. Temptations abound in this life, but we must remain vigilant. Cale unpacks this letter on this episode of TFE. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b2f2652e-2826-4e68-b509-adef013f4384/dcd2b318-92b3-4a14-9c2c-b0490153003b/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b2f2652e-2826-4e68-b509-adef013f4384/dcd2b318-92b3-4a14-9c2c-b0490153003b/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Who is “Jezebel”? What, or rather, who, is the “Morning Star”? What Jesus had to say to the Christian communities in the first century He has to say to you, too. Cale explains on this episode of TFE. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b2f2652e-2826-4e68-b509-adef013f4384/853f92d9-7671-4c56-99d3-b0490152a6c5/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b2f2652e-2826-4e68-b509-adef013f4384/853f92d9-7671-4c56-99d3-b0490152a6c5/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

What is the “hidden manna” referred to in Revelation 2:17? And what is the “white stone”? Plus, the importance of remaining faithful to God even when faced with temptations and trials. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b2f2652e-2826-4e68-b509-adef013f4384/f79437cb-3715-4930-a888-b0490135cc22/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b2f2652e-2826-4e68-b509-adef013f4384/f79437cb-3715-4930-a888-b0490135cc22/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Continuing the series, “Letters From Heaven”, Cale addresses the ten days of persecution mentioned to Smyrna, as well as what is meant by “the crown of life”. He also discusses the letter to the Church in Pergamum and the importance of staying faithful to the teaching of Christ. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b2f2652e-2826-4e68-b509-adef013f4384/739b0d77-6b3a-4484-a749-b046012063f3/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b2f2652e-2826-4e68-b509-adef013f4384/739b0d77-6b3a-4484-a749-b046012063f3/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

In this letter, Jesus encourages the persecuted Church. Did you know that some of the early Christians were called “Atheists” by the Romans? Why? Plus, Cale shares the remarkable story of the martyrdom of St. Polycarp of Smyrna. And, what is the “synagogue of Satan” referred to in the text? https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b2f2652e-2826-4e68-b509-adef013f4384/d2cd44e1-c386-4d69-b420-b04401238dd1/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b2f2652e-2826-4e68-b509-adef013f4384/d2cd44e1-c386-4d69-b420-b04401238dd1/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Who are the Nicolaitans? And why does the Lord commend the church in Ephesus for hating their practices? Plus, Cale gives an in-depth look at the city of Ephesus during the time this letter was written. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b2f2652e-2826-4e68-b509-adef013f4384/32cb7df1-f00b-44f8-951a-b0430165d6c4/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b2f2652e-2826-4e68-b509-adef013f4384/32cb7df1-f00b-44f8-951a-b0430165d6c4/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

In the Book of Revelation, we see today Jesus Himself address seven churches. In this episode we look at what Jesus says to the Church in Ephesus — and what the Lord has to say to you, too. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b2f2652e-2826-4e68-b509-adef013f4384/77c08566-e127-4ebf-9f29-b04301260b1e/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/b2f2652e-2826-4e68-b509-adef013f4384/77c08566-e127-4ebf-9f29-b04301260b1e/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more