Faith & Family Bible Podcast with Steve Wood

In this Faith and Family Catholic Bible Podcast episode, Steve Wood explores two approaches to the Holy Spirit and Confirmation. Drawing from the teachings of St. Paul in Galatians, he discusses how we can live the Christian life empowered by the Holy Spirit. He addresses a common misunderstanding regarding Confirmation, emphasizing that it should be seen as a doorway, not a destination—a lifelong...

GALATIANS BIBLE STUDY Catholics often wonder why two-thirds of young Catholics who are raised in the Church fall away once they reach adulthood. The answer? Because we've reduced the Christian faith to a to-do list, rather than teaching these young Catholics the ongoing need for the power of the Holy Spirit. In today's episode, your host Steve Wood describes what will lead to a transformed, empowe...

GALATIANS BIBLE STUDY Steve breaks down survival in an unholy culture into three words. Referenced in this episode: Galatians 2:19 Galatians 3:1-4 Bible translations Steve recommends: RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition ESV – English Standard Version, if you don’t want to use a Catholic bible Welcome to Faith & Family Bible Studies! September 5 ,2024, we switched to a 15-minute...

GALATIANS BIBLE STUDY Steve discusses teachings St. Paul gave to the Galatians about depending on God. Referenced in this episode: Galatians 2:20-21 Galatians 5:9 Visit our new website com for additional resources. Bible translations Steve recommends: RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition ESV – English Standard Version, if you don’t want to use a Catholic bible Welcome to Faith &...

GALATIANS BIBLE STUDY The Apostle Paul’s strongest words may be in the epistle to the Galatians. Steve shares the main point of the letter. This is a great episode for parents & adults to hear! Referenced in this episode: Galatians 1:6 Visit our new website bibleforcatholics.com for additional resources. Bible translations Steve recommends: RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition E...

GALATIANS BIBLE STUDY Steve teaches how Protestants & Catholics differ on their views of justification…and how shares how they’re similar. Referenced in this episode: Galatians Romans Grace & Justification book Visit our new website bibleforcatholics.com for additional resources. Bible translations Steve recommends: RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition ESV – English Standard...

GALATIANS BIBLE STUDY How do we get out life right with God? Steve continues explaining Paul’s teaching in Galatians Referenced in this episode: Galatians Deuteronomy 7:6 Ephesians 1:4 1 Corinthians Grace & Justification book , Ch. 11 Visit our new website com for additional resources. Bible translations Steve recommends: RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition ESV – English Standa...

GALATIANS BIBLE STUDY You may not hear about Galatians much in Catholic circles but Steve points out that it’s some of St. Paul’s strongest words. We’re being swarmed with secularism. Steve thinks using Galatians can help modern Christians survive in an unholy land. Referenced in this episode: Galatians Luke21 Radio – Prophetic Parables series, episode #449 Visit our new website com for additional...

Steve wraps up this series on the 7 ‘I AM’ statements in the Gospel of John with a reminder of the importance of a personal relationship with Christ. Referenced in this episode: John 15 John 13:17 CCC 1391 Visit our new website bibleforcatholics.com for additional resources. Bible translations Steve recommends: RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition ESV – English Standard Version, if...

Join Steve in the Gospel of John as he gives some historical context of Israel to explain what Jesus was talking about in John 15. Referenced in this episode: John 15:1-6 Isaiah 5:1 Deuteronomy 8 Hosea 10:1 Bible translations Steve recommends: RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition ESV – English Standard Version, if you don’t want to use a Catholic bible This is the new Faith & Fa...

Perhaps the most provocative of the “I AM” statements in the Gospel of John. John 14:6 is a necessary verse for parents & children living in the modern world to memorize. Referenced in this episode: John 14:6Acts 4:12 John 8:12 CCC 1260 Bible translations Steve recommends: RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition ESV – English Standard Version, if you don’t want to use a Catholic bi...

Steve shares what the Gospel of John isn’t about. Referenced in this episode: John 11:25 Bible translations Steve recommends: RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition ESV – English Standard Version, if you don’t want to use a Catholic bible This is the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! September 5, 2024, we switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21 . Our mi...

Welcome to the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! Beginning September 5, we’ve switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21 . Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. Steve continues teaching on Jesus as the Good Shepherd in our series on the 7 “I AM” statements in the Gospel of John. Referenced in this episode: John 10: 11-15 CCC prologue Psalm...

Welcome to the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! Beginning September 5, we’ve switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21 . Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. Listen in as Steve shares why he initially resisted talking about this part of the Good Shepherd statements from Jesus. Jesus contrasts being the GOOD shepherd amongst so many bad o...

Welcome to the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! Beginning September 5, we’ve switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21 . Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. Steve reveals the biggest lie Christians and non-believers are told. Referenced in this episode: John 10 CCC 754 Hebrews 13 Bible translations Steve recommends: RSV-CE – Revised Sta...

In the Gospel of John, Jesus heals a man born blind. Perhaps we are all born blind. Listen as Steve shares wisdom from scripture. Referenced in this episode: John 8:12 John 8:48 Isaiah 9:2 John 9:7 Titus 3:4 Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) 1243 Psalm 119:30 Bible translations Steve recommends: RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition ESV – English Standard Version, if you don’t w...

From his personal journey, Steve Wood shares 6 big mistakes in seeking the Light of the World. Referenced in this episode: John 8:12 Romans 10 2 Corinthians 11:14 John 1,6, 14 Grace & Justification , Stephen Wood, Ch. 12 Bible translations Steve recommends: RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition ESV – English Standard Version, if you don’t want to use a Catholic bible After 25 yea...

‘I AM’ SERIES Welcome to the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! Beginning September 5, we’ve switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21 . Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. Steve concludes our “I am the bread of life” study. Jesus joined himself to our humanity so that our humanity might be joined to his divinity. Today, Steve shares 7 le...

‘I AM’ SERIES Welcome to the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! Beginning September 5, we’ve switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21 . Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. Part 2 of “I am the bread of life,” Steve shares some surprising info about St. Thomas Aquinas and his love of the Gospel of John. Referenced in this episode: John 6:5...

‘I AM’ SERIES Welcome to the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! Beginning September 5, we’ve switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21 . Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. “I am the bread of life.” Steve discusses this declaration of Jesus’s divinity in John 6. He calls this his Gospel of John Method for Teaching the Eucharist. Reference...

‘I AM’ SERIES Welcome to the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! Beginning September 5, we’ve switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21 . Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. Steve shares the Old Testament root of Jesus’ “I am” sayings in the gospel of John. These bible studies are intended for all audiences. If you’re a parent, we encourag...

Welcome to the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! Beginning September 5, we’ve switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21 . Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. In this episode, Steve shares the strategy for our new show and reminds listeners how using and understanding scripture is necessary in today’s world. Referenced in this episode: Jo...

FAITH & FAMILY BIBLE STUDIES COMING SEPTEMBER 5 We are re-airing our final 30-minute episode of Faith & Family Radio this week. Thank you for sharing with your local Catholic radio stations and your friends. This is our last episode in our 30-minute format. Beginning September 5, we’re switching to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21 .  Steve tells you all about his dec...

This is a re-air of a series we did at the beginning of 2019. This is just one show from the series. To listen to the full series on How to Avoid a Divorce, please refer to episodes 216-223. Without exception, every Christian marriage has its ups and downs. Host Steve Wood has sound advice for those going through "the downs." This series is for couples that are currently suffering and for friends/...

FAITH & FAMILY BIBLE STUDIES COMING SOON This is our last episode in our 30-minute format. Beginning September 5, we’re switching to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21 .  Steve tells you all about the decision to go this route. After 25 years of Faith & Family, we are still, maybe now more than ever, so grateful for your prayers & support. Visit us online anytime a...