Chris Explores the Gospels

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

Jesus invites us into the hidden life of the heart — a life where our motives, desires, and loyalties are gently brought into the light. In this episode, we explore His teachings on fasting in secret, storing up treasure in heaven, seeing with a clear eye, and serving one Master. Chris shares a personal story about chasing the wrong treasure and the moment he realized his family was getting the sc...

In this Palm Sunday reflection, Chris invites listeners to welcome Jesus into the hidden and hurting places of their hearts. As Holy Week begins, this episode explores the meaning of “Hosanna,” the gentle way Jesus enters our lives, and the courage it takes to open the gates of our hearts to His saving love. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

In this Gospel Snack, Chris reflects on John 20:22–23 and the healing power of Confession. Jesus gave the Church this sacrament so we could experience real mercy, real freedom, and real restoration. This reflection encourages you to take a step toward the grace waiting for you in Reconciliation. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

In this Gospel Snack, Chris reflects on Luke 15:4 and the Catholic truth that God always seeks us first. Even when we wander, God pursues us with relentless love. This reflection encourages you to let yourself be found by the God who never stops coming after your heart. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

Jesus teaches His disciples how to pray — not with performance or many words, but with trust, simplicity, and the quiet confidence of a child speaking to a loving Father. In this episode, we walk slowly through the Lord’s Prayer line by line, exploring its meaning in the world of Jesus and its power in our lives today. Chris shares a personal story from his own RCIA journey, when the prayer he had...

In this Gospel Snack, Chris reflects on Lamentations 3:22–23 and the deeply Catholic truth that God’s mercy is new every morning. Lent isn’t about perfection — it’s about returning to God again and again. This reflection encourages you to embrace the grace of beginning anew, no matter how many times you’ve stumbled. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

In this Gospel Snack, Chris reflects on Matthew 11:28 and the reality of spiritual fatigue. Lent isn’t about pushing through with sheer willpower — it’s about letting Jesus meet you in your weariness. This reflection encourages you to rest in His grace and trust that He is carrying you. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

Jesus invites us into the hidden life with the Father — a quiet, interior place where faith becomes real and performance falls away. In this episode, we explore giving and praying in secret, the meaning of authenticity, and a personal story about shifting from seeking recognition to serving from the heart. Through gentle storytelling, historical insight, expanded Catholic commentary, and contempla...

In this Gospel Snack, Chris reflects on Luke 9:23 and the daily call to take up our cross. Rather than a burden to fear, the cross becomes a path walked one step at a time with Jesus beside us. This reflection encourages you to embrace today’s step with trust and courage. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

In this Gospel Snack, Chris reflects on Luke 15:20 and the God who runs to meet us with compassion. Lent isn’t a lonely journey back to God — it’s a road where His mercy meets us long before we arrive. This reflection encourages you to take even one small step toward Him today, trusting that He is already moving toward you. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

Jesus calls us beyond retaliation and into the radical love of the Father. In this episode, we explore turning the other cheek, going the extra mile, and loving our enemies — not as weakness, but as the path to real freedom. Through historical insight, sensory storytelling, expanded Catholic commentary, and a personal reflection on choosing compassion over retaliation, this teaching becomes a prac...

In this Gospel Snack, Chris reflects on Matthew 6:4 and the beauty of the hidden sacrifices we make during Lent. God sees the quiet acts of love that no one else notices, and He treasures them. This reflection encourages you to embrace the simple, unseen heroism that shapes the heart. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

In this Gospel Snack, Chris reflects on Luke 16:10 and the truth that God treasures even the smallest sacrifices we make. Lent isn’t about dramatic gestures — it’s about simple acts of love that open our hearts to grace. This reflection encourages you to trust that God can transform your small offerings into something beautiful. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com