Cale looks at Genesis 3:1-12 and discusses the concept of sin, the deception of the serpent, and the salvation God provides. Book: “In the Beginning… A Catholic Understanding of the Story of Creation and the Fall” by Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI): https://www.amazon.com/Beginning-Catholic-Understanding-Ressourcement-Retrieval/dp/0802841066 Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Is work a punishment for sin? Cale explains why this is not the case, and the sanctity that can come from work – any type of work. What does a priest do? And what is the significance of the priestly garments in the Old Testament? There are some amazing connections between the structure of the […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

What was it like to be human before sin entered the world? Drawing on St. John Paul II’s insights in the “Theology of the Body”, Cale discusses the relationship between Adam and Eve ‘in the beginning’. Topics include: original solitude original unity original nakedness the meaning of life love Podcast: Play in new window | […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

What is the tree of life referred to in Genesis 2? What’s the connection to wisdom? Cale addresses these questions, as well as the importance of Adam having a wife. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Is praying to Mary biblical? Is the rosary just vain repetition, the kind of prayer that Jesus criticizes in Matthew 6:7-8? In this episode of TFE, Cale gives an in-depth analysis on Catholic devotion to Mary, rooted in the Bible and in history. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Cale looks at Colossians 2:6-15. How did ancient pagans view the world vs. the Christian view of the world? What is St. Paul’s letter to the Colossians all about? What is the Christus Victor theory? Listener Question: If a marriage is not blessed by God, are you committing a sin by remaining married? Podcast: Play […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” Matthew 5:11-12 Cale talks about this Scripture passage, and how […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Cale continues to unpack the meaning of the beatitudes found in Matthew’s Gospel. What does it mean to be pure in spirit? Plus, the Old Testament background that illuminates the meaning of the beatitudes. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Did you know that there are 10 beatitudes? Cale unpacks the ten beatitudes found in Matthew 5, explaining what they mean and how to live them out. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Are Mormons Christians? Where do they believe Jesus Christ came from? Cale looks at how to refute the claim that God has a body. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

James warns the wealthy who aren’t rich towards God, and reminds us that certain lessons can only be learned through patience, and in “the dark night of the soul”. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

James warns of the dangers of slander, boasting, unjust judging, and making plans without reference to God’s will. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more