The Word Unveiled

In this final episode of the Word Unveiled series on the Holy Spirit, Gordon guides us through the transformation of religious life, the understanding of human dignity, freedom from sin, and more in the "New Life." In listening to this episode, we are asked to think of specific ways the Holy Spirit empowers us to live moral lives! #twu #thewordunveiled #HolySpirit

In this episode of The Word Unveiled, Gordon reminds us that the Gift of the Holy Spirit is capable of being rekindled, especially applying to clergy who received their ordination as a gift of the Holy Spirit and lay faithful who received their Confirmation by the laying on of the hands. He also navigates us through the Spiritual Gifts from Saint Thomas Aquinas known as: Wisdom, Understanding, Cou...

The Holy Spirit calls to us and asks us to live out holiness and to give glory to God by living morally. In this fifth episode of The Word Unveiled - Holy Spirit, we are urged to directly pray, asking for guidance, thanking for wisdom, and seeking understanding. #twu #thewordunveiled #holyspirit

In this episode of The Word Unveiled, we take a look at the Lord's Spirit as the giver of wisdom and truth. Special gifts come from the Spirit, and we can find that in our daily lives! What can you find if you open your eyes to Him? #twu #thewordunveiled #holyspirit

This episode opens with the strange story of Balaam, a foreign prophet hired to curse Israel who instead blesses them under the Spirit's compulsion. From there it moves to Micaiah, and to the dramatic transfer from Elijah to Elisha at the Jordan River. Along the way, listeners hear how Hosea's troubled marriage becomes a living symbol of God's covenant with an unfaithful Israel, how Micah confront...

This episode of The Word Unveiled focuses on the Holy Spirit and the three powerful Old Testament pictures of the Spirit at work: Ezekiel's vision of the valley of dry bones brought back to life, Judith's Spirit-empowered courage in delivering her people from Holofernes, and the Book of Wisdom's portrait of Wisdom as a spirit that "fills the world." #twu #thewordunveiled #HolySpirit

In Part 2 of our series on Mary, Queen of Heaven, Gordon walks through the great Marian apparitions and the devotions they inspired. He tells the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Miraculous Medal given to St. Catherine Labouré. He also covers Our Lady of Good Help in Wisconsin — the only Church-approved Marian apparition in the United States, the history of the Rosary from the Desert Fathers...

Explore the four Marian dogmas in this episode of The Word Unveiled — the Immaculate Conception, Mary as Mother of God, her perpetual virginity, and the Assumption into Heaven! #twu #thewordunveiled #maryqueenofheaven

In this continuation of our series on Jesus Hidden in the Old Testament, Gordon walks through passages from texts like Isaiah's "child is born to us" and the Root of Jesse. The episode closes with a summary tying Genesis 3 and Revelation 12 together, and a reminder that the Old Testament is, in full, a roadmap to Christ. #twu #thewordunveiled #jesusintheoldtestament

Jesus is hidden in the Old Testament — but for the believer who pays attention, He's visible everywhere. In this episode of The Word Unveiled, Gordon Peck begins a two-part Bible study exploring many instances where Christ is present in the Hebrew Scriptures, drawing on His words in Luke 24 that "all Scripture points to him." #twu #thewordunveiled #Jeseus #hidden #oldtestament

Prompted by a sobering study revealing that a majority of Catholics view the bread and wine as mere symbols, this episode of the Word Unveiled sets out to recover the true depth of the Sacrament. Walk through biblical history as we connect ancient rituals of Yom Kippur and the Passover Seder directly to Jesus's institution of the Holy Mass. #twu #thewordunveiled #theEucharist

This fifth part of the series on the Reformation reflects on the decline of papal authority in resolving international disputes, the secularization of universities, the rise of capitalism and colonial exploitation, and the tragic misuse of Luther's writings centuries later during the Holocaust. #twu #thewordunveiled #thereformation

In this fourth episode of the Reformation series, we trace the dramatic conversion of Saint Ignatius of Loyola and follow the Society of Jesus as it spread the faith from Japan to Michigan. Take a look at two of Trent's greatest champions: Saint Charles Borromeo and Saint Teresa of Avila! #twu #thewordunveiled #thereformation

In part two of The Reformation, Gordon takes us on a deep dive into the intellectual and spiritual tremors that shook 16th-century Europe. Turn your attention to the Holy Roman Empire and the life of Martin Luther. From a terrifying thunderstorm that sparked his monastic vows to his intense personal struggles with spiritual anxiety, explore the shift in theology that led to his "breakthrough" on j...

In Part One of our series on The Reformation, host Gordon Peck takes us on a deep dive into the centuries leading up to the Great Revolt. Exploring deep cultural and language divides, this episode uncovers how secular politics heavily entangled the spiritual mission of the Church. We look closely at the lives, teachings, and controversial legacies of two early reformers. Tune in to find out who th...

In this episode of the Word Unveiled, host Gordon Peck takes us on a fascinating journey back to the late Middle Ages to explore the backstory and impact of the most published book in history next to the Bible: The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis. Dive into the historical turmoil of the 1400s, including: the political manipulation of the Church that left believers searching for deeper, pers...

In the grand finale of this seven-part series, Christianity in the Roman World, Gordon Peck explores the transformative 4th and 5th centuries. Discover how the Church rose from the ashes of a collapsing Roman Empire to guide Western civilization through the leadership of St. Jerome, St. Ambrose, St. Augustine, and Pope St. Leo the Great! #twu #thewordunveiled #christianityinrome

In part six of our seven-part series, Christianity in the Roman World, host Gordon Peck takes us deep into the monumental shifts of the 4th century A.D. With the rise of Emperor Constantine, the age of brutal Christian persecution comes to an end—but a new internal battle for the heart of the Church begins. #twu #thewordunveiled #christianityinrome

In this episode of The Word Unveiled, Gordon explores the balance between Roman history and early Church milestones. See how political debates, persecutions, and structural transformation challenged early Christians. #twu #thewordunveiled #christianityinrome

In this fourth episode of Christianity in Rome, Gordon Peck dives into the history of the Church moving beyond the borders of Judea, the different leaders and Martyrs that have appeared and inspired others, and the growth of the Church despite the impact of persecution on communities across the Empire. Tune in and listen now! #twu #thewordunveiled #christianityinrome

In Part 3 of our series, Christianity in the Roman World, we explore the explosive and violent first century of the early Church! Join us as we witness how a small movement in a Jerusalem Upper Room survived the might of Rome and the internal turmoil of Judea to become a light to all nations. #twu #thewordunveiled #christianityintheromanworldpart3

Explore the complex landscape Jesus entered: from the building projects of Herod to the social divides between the Sadducees of Jerusalem and the farmers of Galilee. Gordon Peck breaks down the different factions of the era and explains how Jesus’ ministry of miracles and parables directly challenged the established religious and Roman authorities. #twu #thewordunveiled #christianityintheromanworl...

This episode of the Word Unveiled explores the "convergence of cultures" that shaped the Holy Land. Listen as we bridge the gap between the Old and New Testaments, examining how God prepared the world for the coming of the Messiah through the rise and fall of empires! #twu #thewordunveiled #christianityintheromanworld