The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

What is the “hidden manna” referred to in Revelation 2:17? And what is the “white stone”? Plus, the importance of remaining faithful to God even when faced with temptations and trials.

Continuing the series, “Letters From Heaven”, Cale addresses the ten days of persecution mentioned to Smyrna, as well as what is meant by “the crown of life”. He also discusses the letter to the Church in Pergamum and the importance of staying faithful to the teaching of Christ.

In this letter, Jesus encourages the persecuted Church. Did you know that some of the early Christians were called “Atheists” by the Romans? Why? Plus, Cale shares the remarkable story of the martyrdom of St. Polycarp of Smyrna. And, what is the “synagogue of Satan” referred to in the text?

Who are the Nicolaitans? And why does the Lord commend the church in Ephesus for hating their practices? Plus, Cale gives an in-depth look at the city of Ephesus during the time this letter was written.

In the Book of Revelation, we see today Jesus Himself address seven churches. In this episode we look at what Jesus says to the Church in Ephesus — and what the Lord has to say to you, too.

Did you know that the “first gospel” is in Genesis 3? What do the consequences of the original sin mean for men and women? Adam and Eve robed in garments of light? Cale breaks this down and shows how from the beginning God has had a plan to redeem His people.

What is lust? How does Jesus help us overcome this temptation? Cale unpacks the difference between lust and love by looking at Genesis 3. Cale also looks at how God sending Jesus to redeem us was not His backup plan but was the plan from the very beginning.

What is lust? How does Jesus help us overcome this temptation? Cale unpacks the difference between lust and love by looking at Genesis 3. Cale also looks at how God sending Jesus to redeem us was not His backup plan but was the plan from the very beginning.

Were things perfect in creation before the Fall? Why didn’t God allow Adam and Eve to eat from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil? Drawing on the work of St. Irenaeus, Cale presents how the early Church viewed Genesis 3 and how what happens is really our story.

Cale looks at Genesis 3:1-12 and discusses the concept of sin, the deception of the serpent, and the salvation God provides.   Book: “In the Beginning… A Catholic Understanding of the Story of Creation and the Fall” by Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI):  https://www.amazon.com/Beginning-Catholic-Understanding-Ressourcement-Retrieval/dp/0802841066

Is work a punishment for sin? Cale explains why this is not the case, and the sanctity that can come from work – any type of work. What does a priest do? And what is the significance of the priestly garments in the Old Testament? There are some amazing connections between the structure of the Temple in Jerusalem and Jesus’s death on the cross.

What was it like to be human before sin entered the world? Drawing on St. John Paul II’s insights in the “Theology of the Body”, Cale discusses the relationship between Adam and Eve ‘in the beginning’. Topics include: original solitude original unity original nakedness the meaning of life love

What is the tree of life referred to in Genesis 2? What’s the connection to wisdom? Cale addresses these questions, as well as the importance of Adam having a wife.

The 5th part in a series titled, "The Genesis of Creation" Is evolution compatible with the Catholic faith? If it is, what does it mean theologically? Cale looks at the creation of human beings in Genesis 2 and addresses these questions. Other topics: The difference between macroevolution and microevolution The Hebrew word for ‘dust’ Why did Jesus keep His wounds after the resurrection? The geogra...

The 4th part in a series titled, "The Genesis of Creation" How can you enter into God’s rest? What does resting in God really mean? Cale looks at Genesis 2:1-25 and answers these questions plus more!

Cale explains why we could trust the Bible and debunks myths against the Old Testament.  King David is also discussed as Cale talks about how he’s much more than just a local chief, using archaeology as evidence

The 3rd part in a series titled, "The Genesis of Creation" God had a plan when he created the world – and He has a plan for you, too. Cale explains how creation is a cosmic temple and what this reveals about God. Other topics: Hebrew names for God The nature of God as a Trinity All of creation is good If you have a question for Cale, you can email faith@relevantradio.com.

The 2nd part in a series titled, "The Genesis of Creation" What does it mean that the earth was formless and void? What does Genesis 1 tell us about God? Are you living a life of order? Cale looks at Genesis 1:1 – 2:3 and addresses these questions, plus: God being separate from creation Parallels between Genesis 1 and John 1 Two important things to know about human beings made in the image and lik...

This is the first episode of a miniseries about Creation in the Book of Genesis What type of literature is the Book of Genesis? How should we read this ancient text? What is its relationship with modern science? Cale addresses these questions and more in this inaugural episode of the new series on the Book of Genesis.

Matchmaker: Pascal in the end reveals himself as a lover of God, who wants others to meet--and fall in love with--Love, personified.

How to respond when someone says, "this isn't REAL trust or love of God.  It's just a way to avoid Hell."

In his classic argument for betting your life (and afterlife!) on God or against God, Blaise Pascal shows that you can't "cop out" by trying to stay agnostic as a third option. 

Pope Francis wrote a letter to the Church about Blaise Pascal. How can we understand his most famous argument for staking your life on God? “You bet your life”, indeed!   Night of Fire https://omny.fm/shows/the-cale-clarke-show-todays-issues-from-a-catholic/night-of-fire Burning Bridges https://omny.fm/shows/the-cale-clarke-show-todays-issues-from-a-catholic/burning-bridges          

Is praying to Mary biblical? Is the rosary just vain repetition, the kind of prayer that Jesus criticizes in Matthew 6:7-8? In this episode, Cale offers an in-depth look at Catholic devotion to Mary, rooted in the Bible and in history.

Part 2/2 in which Cale continues to unpack the top 10 places in Sacred Scripture that point to the divinity of Christ.