The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

A controversial writer says Jesus “did not exist before” the Annunciation, and that Jesus “became God”. But, in reality, God became Jesus. 

You’ve heard of the 7 “I AM” statements in the Gospel of John. How do they show Jesus is God?

Why did God rename Abraham and Sarah? Who is the “Angel of the Lord”? And why was circumcision the sign of the covenant?

King Nebuchadnezzar sets up a golden statue; Daniel’s three companions are thrown into a fiery furnace for not worshiping it. A “son of the gods” appears with them in the fire. Is this a pre-incarnate Christ? What is really behind idolatry?

On this, his Feast Day, discover how St Joseph found God (quite literally!) in his work, and helped re-establish God’s original plan for creation.  

Susanna is falsely accused by wicked leaders, but God gives Daniel wisdom to save her life.

How did St. Patrick escape slavery, face down his enemies, and conquer the Emerald Isle for God? By using 3 simple spiritual weapons available to you in your own battles!

Why do Catholics have so many icons and images? Do Catholics worship statues? What does the Bible say about creating images? Cale looks at the difference between images and idols.

In the series finale, Cale and Dr. Craig Evans break down the infamous “Gospel of Judas”.

Cale sits down with Dr Craig Evans to discuss the bizarre backstory of the so-called “Secret Gospel of Mark”. 

What is the “Gospel of Mary Magdalene”? Why is it used to falsely suggest Jesus was married? 

A talking cross? A Jesus is so tall that his head is, literally, in the clouds? And that’s not all! It’s the bizarre “Gospel of Peter”.

Cale shares more about the so-called “Gospel of Thomas”. Plus: a Q&A on what spiritual reading is all about. 

It’s the most famous false “Gospel” of them all: The Gospel of Thomas. What’s it all about? Plus: a Q&A on the biblical reality of Purgatory. 

You’ve probably heard about other, mysterious “Gospels” that didn’t make it into the Bible. Is the Church trying to hide something from you?

What did Jesus say about Jonah? Cale also discusses the deeper meaning behind Jesus’ miracles and exorcisms.

Jonah’s anger after God forgave Nineveh highlights Jonah’s selfishness and failure to understand God’s ways. How would you and I have reacted if we were in his sandals?

Jonah miraculously arrives alive in the wicked city of Nineveh, preaching God’s judgment. Will they repent, or will they perish?

Cale looks at how Jonah’s psalm-prayer from the belly of the whale is really a death liturgy. Plus: Jesus and the “sign of Jonah”.

Jonah & the whale? Iconic. But, what is the rest of the Book of Jonah really all about? Start your Lenten journey with Jonah today!

The last word: Romans concludes as it began — with a call to “the obedience of faith”. 

The last word: Romans concludes as it began — with a call to “the obedience of faith”. 

With no public buildings, 1st-century Catholics met in “house churches”. What were they like?

We’re all in “the relationship business.” So was St Paul. His friendship and confidence helped others find the ultimate friend in Jesus.  

Were there women deacons in the early Church? Some say Paul mentions this in Romans. Listen in to find out!