The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

Cale looks at 1 Cor. 9:1-22. Why doesn’t Paul accept financial support from the church?  Cale also looks at how the Old Testament is in the New Testament, revealed.

Cale looks at 1 Cor. 9:1-12. Some Corinthians were questioning the apostleship of Paul. Why? Does the fact that St. Peter was married mean that the Catholic Church is wrong on priestly celibacy?

Who is the mysterious figure that Jacob wrestles with? God? an angel? and why? Is there a significance of this wrestling match happening near a river? Cale looks at Genesis 32 as Jacob prepares to meet his brother Esau.

In 2002, Pope John Paul II instituted the “luminous mysteries” into the devotional cycle of the Holy Rosary. The five mysteries are the baptism of Jesus, the wedding at Cana, the proclamation of the kingdom of God, the transfiguration, and the institution of the Eucharist. Cale unpacks the first three of these, giving an in-depth look at these illuminating events in the life of Christ.

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 of TFE, Cale gives an in-depth analysis on Catholic devotion to Mary, rooted in the Bible and in history.

The veracity of the Gospels: how do we know that what the gospel accounts record Jesus as saying is true, accurate? Cale gives an in-depth analysis on how we can trust that what is recorded is in fact accurate. Listen why on this episode of TFE!  

How do we know that the texts contained in the Bible are reliable? How do we know that they have not been corrupted? In this episode of TFE, Cale explains the evidence that lends to the credibility and authenticity of the texts of Sacred Scripture.

What is the Bible, anyway? How should we understand it? In answering these fundamental questions, it will allow us to better read and understand the Scriptures.

Cale unpacks the Church’s teaching on contraception, drawing on history, the Bible, as well as experience talking with young couples, explaining the moral gravity of contraception and the negative impact it has on a marriage. The biblical basis for why contraception is wrong. A surprising fact about other Christian denominations’ stance on contraception.

Cale looks at 1 Corinthians 8. Is it ok to eat meat that was offered in pagan sacrifices? Why was this a big deal in the community? Cale looks at the importance of looking at more of the letter to understand St. Paul’s argument. What does this have to do with your life? If you have a question for Cale, you can send it to: faith@relevantradio.com

Cale looks at 1 Corinthians 7:17-40. What does St. Paul mean when he says that there is neither male nor female but all are one in Christ? Is St. Paul condoning slavery in this text? Why would Paul say to some that it is better not to get married? Cale looks at ways you can live out your vocation right now where you are.

Cale looks at 1 Corinthians 7:8-14. Can widows remarry? Is divorce permissible if your spouse is unfaithful? What is an annulment? Was St. Paul married? Cale looks at these questions and more in this episode of The Faith Explained in the series “Saints in Sin City”. You can email questions to Cale here: faith@relevantradio.com

Cale looks at 1 Corinthians 7:1-16. What should sexual relations be between married persons? What is the role of abstinence? What does St. Paul mean when he says that “the wife does not rule over her own body, but the husband does; likewise the husband does not rule over his own body, but the wife does.”? Was St. Paul married?

Cale looks at 1 Corinthians 6:12-20. Paul responds to those in Corinth who thought that the rules of immorality didn’t apply to them and did not affect their eternal life.  Cale also talks about eternity and the resurrection. How should we treat our body in light of eternity? What is the relationship between the body and the soul?

Cale looks at 1 Corinthians 6:9-13. Who will inherit the kingdom of God and who will not? What is the Church’s teaching on homosexuality? Is same sex attraction sinful?

Cale looks at 1 Cor. 5:9 – 6:8. What does St. Paul mean by not associating with immoral people in the Church? There were lawsuits in the early Church?

Cale looks at 1 Corinthians 5:1-8. Sexual sin is present in the Corinthian church. Is St. Paul being too harsh when he excommunicates the man who is involved in this sin? What does St. Paul mean when he says that the man in question is to be handed over to Satan? What is true repentance?

Cale looks at 1 Corinthians 4:8-21 and covers three things that a father does.

Cale looks at 1 Corinthians 4:1-13 and gives three questions you can ask yourself to examine your conscience. Are we to judge others or not? Who was the philosopher Seneca and why does he matter?

Cale looks at 1 Corinthians 3:10-15. Is this text a reference to Purgatory? What is the Church built upon? Where does God want to be worshiped? Cale looks at these questions and more in this new episode in the series “Saints in Sin City”, a deep dive into 1 Corinthians.

Cale looks at 1 Corinthians 3:1 – 3:17. What does it really mean to have the mind of Christ? Did you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit? What is your foundation?

Cale looks at 1 Corinthians 2:10 – 3:3. What does it mean to have the mind of Christ? What is true spirituality?

Cale looks at 1 Corinthians 2:6 – 3:4. What is Gnosticism? What is true wisdom? Is St Paul referencing heaven when he cites an Old Testament text, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man conceived, what God has prepared for those who love him,” ( 1 Cor. 2:9)? Or is he referring to something else? 

Cale looks at 1 Corinthians 1:26-2:5. All is grace. St. Paul references the prophet Jeremiah in this section of the letter. Why? How important is reading the Old Testament for understanding the New Testament? Cale gives three applications of this text for your life today.

Cale looks at 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. St. Paul cites Old Testament texts and shows how the wisdom of God is unlike human wisdom. What kind of signs were the Jews looking for in Jesus’ day to see who was the Messiah?