Mining The Mysteries: A Catechetical Podcast

In this season finale, we conclude our journey through the Ten Commandments by examining the 10th and final Commandment. Unlike earlier commandments that address outward actions, the 10th Commandment focuses on internal desires. We define coveting, explore its devastating effects through the story of Achan, and discuss ways to cultivate contentment in a world designed to keep us wanting more. Insi...

Welcome back! After a busy Holy Week and Easter season at the parish, we are back behind the microphone to continue our deep dive into the Decalogue. In this episode, we tackle the  Ninth Commandment :  "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor." While often overshadowed by what many consider "the big sins," we discuss why the sins of the tongue, such as gossip, s...

In this episode, we discuss the 8th Commandment: Thou shalt not steal. Stealing is not just taking what belongs to another; it is also withholding what is due to our neighbor. We look at the book of Amos and the judgment against those who tread down the poor. Jesus warns us against hoarding goods for ourselves, as the rich man did with his barns. St. Paul tells us to work with our hands so that we...

In this second episode of The Seventh Commandment, we move from definitions to the messy, practical realities of life in a fallen world. We discuss the difficult questions of divorce and remarriage through the lens of Matthew 19, emphasizing that while divorce may be a concession to sin, reconciliation remains the heart of the Gospel. The conversation provides a roadmap for guarding the "temp...

In the first of a two-part series, we explore the Seventh Commandment: “Thou shalt not commit adultery.” Shifting the focus from mere prohibition to the positive duty of “temperance, soberness, and chastity,” the discussion grounds human sexuality in the created order of Genesis 2 . By examining the “one-flesh” union, the sacramental nature of marriage, and St. Paul’s teaching on the body as a Tem...

In this episode, Father Miller and Stu examine the Sixth Commandment, "Thou shalt not Murder," looking past the outward act to the interior state of the soul. By exploring the narratives of Cain, Lamech, and King David, they discuss how envy and selfishness serve as the root of violence. The conversation centers on the fulfillment of the law in Christ, who calls us to move beyond mere le...

Today's episode is a Q&A. Also, Fr. Randall has a special announcement at the end of the show about some exciting changes in his ministry.

In this episode, Father Peter Jocelyn from St. Alban’s Pro Cathedral returns to discuss the need for order and balance in the Christian life, particularly as an antidote to the modern maelstrom of anxiety. The modern-day 24-hour media cycle and the doom scroll algorithm exacerbate feelings of chaos, encouraging Christians to embrace the ancient practice of intentional withdrawal. The practice is n...

Fr. Peter Jocelyn of St. Alban's Pro-Cathedral in Oviedo, Florida, joins us to discuss godly masculinity and leadership in the domestic church. This conversation explores the feminization of Western culture, the absence of men in church life, and practical steps for cultivating authentic Christian manhood. Topics include the difference between healthy and toxic expressions of masculinity and f...

In this episode, we conclude our discussion of the Fifth Commandment by exploring its extension to all forms of earthly authority, moving beyond the family unit to the wider world. Drawing from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer’s Offices of Instruction, we examine the Christian’s duty to honor and obey civil governors, teachers, and spiritual fathers. We look at the complexities of Romans 13 and 1 Pe...

In this episode, we transition to the "second table" of the Ten Commandments, focusing on the horizontal relationship we have with our neighbors. We explore the 5th Commandment, "Honor thy father and thy mother," as the essential foundation for all societal order and the starting point for loving our neighbor. By examining Genesis and St. Paul's letters, our discussion high...

Mining The Mysteries will be on a short break for the rest of Advent and Christmas. We will return on January 20th. We hope everyone has a blessed Advent and a wonderful Christmas. See you in 2026!

In this episode, we're digging deeper into the fourth commandment to remember the Sabbath and keep it holy, exploring its meaning from creation through the Old Covenant civil law to its fulfillment in Christ's resurrection. We discuss how the Sabbath principle shifted from Saturday (the seventh day) to Sunday (the eighth day) as the early church gathered to break bread on the first day of...

In this episode, we dig deeper into the theology behind the Third Commandment, "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain." Moving beyond mere cursing, we discuss the mystery and holiness of God’s self-revelation as the transcendent "I AM" in Exodus. We connect the Old and New Testaments by identifying Jesus Christ as the embodiment of this divine name, through w...

This week, we have a special episode with guest Corey Byrum, a St. Philip's parishioner, to discuss his journey from Reformed Baptist and Presbyterian traditions to Anglicanism. Corey explains how his understanding of the Second Commandment and sacred images changed over time. He also reflects on the responses he received from former church communities, the study that led him to reconsider lon...

In this episode, we explore the second commandment, which forbids graven images. We clarify that God's focus is on worship and allegiance, not on the images themselves. We examine ancient contexts such as animism, pantheism, and polytheism that surrounded Israel, showing how this commandment preserves the distinction between Creator and creation. We discuss how the Incarnation—Christ as the im...

Welcome back to Part Two of our series on the Ten Commandments. In this episode, we shift our focus from loving God (the vertical aspect) to loving our neighbor (the horizontal aspect). We explore what it really means to show practical, sacrificial love to everyone, including those with whom we disagree and those in positions of authority. Our goal is to move beyond theoretical understanding and a...

This week, we have another special episode with Bishop Chad to discuss Death & Dying.

Bishop Chandler Jones joins us this week to discuss the crisis in Canterbury and explore the historical role of the Archbishop of Canterbury. We also examine the modern crisis, tracing the theological decline back to the 1960s–70s and 1992, and point out how innovations like women's ordination and changes to the doctrine of Holy Matrimony share a common Gnostic heresy. Here are the resources m...

In this episode, we discuss the first four commandments and our duty to love God with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength. We explore how we live in a pre-Christian culture where basic biblical knowledge can no longer be assumed, making catechesis more important than ever. Additionally, we discuss how humanity was created in God's image to reflect His righteousness, with Adam serving as bo...

In this episode, we discuss whether the Law of God remains necessary for Christians today. We also explore how the spirit of autonomy in American culture undermines biblical order, examine Jesus's declaration in Matthew 5:17-20 that He came to fulfill, not abolish, the law, and critique the hyper-grace movement's dismissal of sanctification while explaining the "third use of the law&q...

In this episode, we move from the seven sacraments to studying the Law of God and the Ten Commandments, addressing key theological questions debated among Christians. We define the Law, distinguish between the universal natural order in creation (Psalm 19) and the written Commandments, and discuss its necessity and relevance today. We examine the Law's three functions: as a curb against chaos...

In this special episode, we're excited to have Bishop Chandler Jones with us once again to discuss the Law of God and the Christian.

In this episode, we discuss the Sacrament of Confession and Absolution (Reconciliation) and why repentance is central to the Christian life. We examine the biblical foundations of confession, the meaning of true repentance as "metanoia" (changing one's mind and direction), and how confession relates to baptism and the Eucharist. We explain the roles of contrition, faith, and humility...

Welcome to Season 4! In this episode, we discuss the Anointing of the Sick, also known as Unction and Extreme Unction (or last rites).