Chris Explores the Gospels

In this episode of Chris Explores the Gospels, we step into one of the most intimate moments in Matthew’s narrative — the day Jesus enters Peter’s home and brings healing into the heart of family life. Through historical insight, cultural context, and a deeply personal story about receiving the Eucharist at home during a season of illness, we discover the God who sees the hidden places of our live...

Today I want to remind you of something that can expand your hope and stretch your faith: God can do more than you think. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

In this episode of Chris Explores the Gospels, we step into one of the most powerful encounters in Matthew’s Gospel — the moment when a Roman centurion approaches Jesus with a faith so clear, so humble, and so confident that it makes Jesus stop and marvel. Together, we explore the world behind this story, the authority the centurion recognizes, and the extraordinary statement that has echoed throu...

Today I want to remind you of a promise Jesus made that can steady your heart in any season: He gives a peace the world can’t take away. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

In this episode, we follow Jesus down the mountain after the Sermon on the Mount and into one of the most shocking encounters in the Gospels — His healing of a man with leprosy. We explore what it meant to be “unclean” in the Jewish world, why Jesus’ touch broke every social expectation, and how this moment reveals the heart of God. Chris shares a personal story about growing up in Utah and knowin...

Today I want to remind you of a promise that meets you right where you are — whether you’re tired, overwhelmed, or stretched thin. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

In the final episode of the Sermon on the Mount series, Jesus calls His listeners to build their lives on rock — not by hearing His words only, but by living them. Through historical insight, rabbinic context, and a deeply personal story about the rock‑solid faith of his grandparents, Chris explores Matthew 7:24-29 and what it means to stand firm in the storms of life. With sensory storytelling, c...

Today I want to remind you of something that can bring peace to your mind when you’re unsure what to do next: God is generous with wisdom. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

In Matthew 7:13–23, Jesus calls His disciples to choose the narrow way — the path of authenticity, courage, and true interior transformation. Chris explores the ancient Jewish “Two Ways” tradition, the meaning of false prophets, the test of spiritual fruit, and the danger of spiritual performance. Through historical insight, rabbinic context, and a personal story about returning to the Catholic Ch...

Today I want to remind you of something that can bring peace to your heart, no matter what you’re facing: You are not without help. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

Today I want to remind you of something that cuts through all the noise of religion and gets right to the heart of what God desires for your life. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

Jesus invites us into a relationship of trust, openness, and surrender. In this episode, we explore what it means to ask, seek, and knock — not as formulas, but as invitations into the Father’s heart. Through first‑century context, rabbinic insight, and a personal story about surrendering a job search to God’s will, Chris unpacks how the Father delights in giving good gifts to His children. This e...

Today I want to remind you of something Jesus said that can reshape the way you see your life: He came to give you life — real life. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

Today I want to remind you of something that has the power to lift a weight off your shoulders: You don’t have to live under shame. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

Jesus invites us into a way of seeing that is honest, humble, and free. In this episode, we explore what “Do not judge” really means in its first‑century context — not a ban on discernment, but a call to compassion, clarity, and self‑examination. Through rabbinic imagery, expanded commentary, and a personal story about the everyday struggle to judge others, Chris unpacks how Jesus frees us from th...

Today I want to remind you of something simple, but deeply comforting: You are not facing life alone. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

Today I want to remind you of something that’s easy to miss when life feels routine or heavy: God is doing something new in your life. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

Jesus speaks directly to the anxious heart, inviting us to release the weight of tomorrow and trust the Father who knows our needs. Through the images of birds and lilies, we explore how creation itself becomes a living catechesis of God’s care. Drawing on insights from the saints and scholars, Chris unpacks the difference between the egodrama and the theodrama — and shares a personal story about...

In this Easter Sunday reflection, Chris proclaims the victory of the Resurrection and the hope it brings to every part of our lives. Easter is the triumph of Christ over death — and the promise that His power is at work in us today. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

In this Holy Saturday reflection, Chris explores the sacred silence of the tomb and the hidden work of God. Holy Saturday invites us to trust that even when God seems quiet, He is preparing something new. This reflection encourages you to wait with hope as Easter draws near. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

In this Good Friday reflection, Chris meditates on Jesus’ final words and the depth of His sacrificial love. Good Friday reveals a God who carries our burdens and redeems our suffering. This reflection invites you to let the cross speak to your heart with power and tenderness. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

In this Holy Thursday reflection, Chris explores Jesus’ gift of the Eucharist and His humble act of washing the disciples’ feet. Holy Thursday invites us to receive Christ’s love deeply and to learn from His example of self‑giving service. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

In this Holy Wednesday reflection, Chris explores Judas’ betrayal and the unwavering love of Jesus. Holy Wednesday invites us to stay close to Christ, especially in moments of weakness or fear. This reflection encourages you to choose trust and closeness as Holy Week deepens. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

In this Holy Tuesday reflection, Chris explores Jesus’ call to walk in the light. Holy Tuesday invites us to honesty, courage, and deeper trust in Christ. This reflection encourages you to step out of the shadows and let God’s light lead your heart. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

In this Holy Monday reflection, Chris explores Jesus cleansing the Temple and the invitation to let Him clear the clutter from our hearts. Holy Monday is a day of renewal, courage, and making space for God’s presence. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com