Taste & See

In today’s episode, we dive into the Gospel story of Bartimaeus, the blind beggar, and reflect on what his encounter with Jesus reveals about our hearts and our need for healing. Bartimaeus meets Jesus not on a mountaintop but in Jericho , the lowest city on earth—symbolic of hitting rock bottom in life. What happens when we encounter God not in success but in failure and helplessness? Zac shares...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Taste and See , we reflect on Mark 10:35-45, where James and John approach Jesus with bold, unfiltered requests. Together, we explore the importance of bringing our true desires to Christ—whether it’s asking for miracles, relationships, or dreams that feel risky. Through this reflection, we challenge the fear of desire, discuss how God delights in hearing the ho...

Episode Summary: In this episode, we explore the profound message of Mark 10:17-30, where Jesus invites us to surrender our possessions and distractions to truly follow Him. We reflect on the nature of love, the essence of true treasure, and what it means to possess the greatest gift of all—our relationship with Christ most preeminently in the Eucharist at Mass. Zac shares how he felt the call to...

In this episode, we explore Jesus' profound teachings on marriage from Mark 10:2-12 and how they reveal a deeper understanding of the mystery of the Trinity. Marriage, far from just being a legal or romantic contract, is a reflection of the self-giving love of God, the ultimate love of the Trinity. This episode will challenge misconceptions about love, commitment, and divorce, and invite listeners...

In this episode, we dive deep into understanding sin, not merely as the breaking of a rule but as a failure to love. Drawing from the Greek word hamartia —meaning "missing the mark"—we explore how every sin distances us from the love that we were created for. We also reflect on the gravity of sin and how it impacts our relationship with God, our neighbor, and ourselves. Through the lens of the Cat...

In this episode of Taste and See , Zac dives deep into Mark 9:30-37, where Jesus redefines greatness through the example of a child. Zac explores the themes of humility, dependency, and trust, and how Jesus calls us to embrace a childlike spirit in our walk with Him. True greatness, in the eyes of God, is found not in power or status but in our willingness to be small, humble, and open to God’s lo...

In this episode, Zac reflects on Mark 8:27-35, where Jesus calls His followers to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him. But what does that really mean? Zac explores the deeper truth behind this call, focusing on The Joy of the Cross . Jesus teaches that discipleship is more than knowing His teachings—it’s about following Him, even to Calvary. Zac shares his own story of discipleshi...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Taste and See , Zac reflects on the Gospel passage from Mark 7:31-37, where Jesus heals a deaf and mute man. He explores the theme of all of us being beggars before God beggars, emphasizing the shared human experience of spiritual poverty and the need for God's healing touch. Through this reflection, he uncovers the profound ways in which Christ meets us in our...

In this episode of Taste and See , we dive deep into John 6:60-69, where many disciples turn away from Jesus after struggling to accept His challenging teachings. We explore what it means to trust in Jesus even when His words or the circumstances of our lives seem difficult to comprehend. Zac shares his own experience his most difficult time in his faith and how that brought him closer to God even...