The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

Cale looks at one of the most famous passages in all of Scripture. God tells Abraham to sacrifice his only son, Isaac. Why would God ask this? What is the real test God is asking of him? Is Mount Moriah near Jerusalem? Do you love the gifts of God more than God himself?

Hagar and Ishmael are sent away by Abraham, but God still provides for them. Do Ishmael and his descendants have anything to do with Islam? What is the significance of the covenant between Abraham and Abimelech? Abraham plants a tamarisk tree and puts down roots but he is about to face his biggest test yet. Cale looks at Genesis 21, 22. If you have a question for Cale, you can email faith@relevant...

Have you struggled with infertility? You’re not alone. God has a plan for you. Cale looks at Genesis 21 and the birth of the promised son, Isaac. There appears some conflict, however. Ishmael plays with Isaac, but not in a nice way. Even though Ishmael is not the child of the promise, God still has a plan to bless Ishmael.

What is the Church’s teaching on homosexuality? Using both the Scriptures and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Cale explains why the Church teaches that homosexuality is wrong. Cale also looks at Genesis 20 where Abraham once again lies about Sarah being his wife – this time to King Abimelech. What is a prophet? Resource if you or someone you know struggles with same-sex attractio...

Cale looks at Genesis 18, 19 as Abraham pleads with God about the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. What happened to Lot’s wife when she turned into a pillar of salt? Cale also looks at the geography of the region in which this event took place.

Are the three mysterious visitors in Genesis 18 a type of revelation of the Trinity? Who are they? God promises that Sarah will have a son. Her response? She laughs. Why? If you have a question for Cale, you can email faith@relevantradio.com

Why did God choose the sign of circumcision for the covenant with Abraham? Who is the “angel of the LORD”? God changes Abram’s name to Abraham and  Sarai’s name to Sarah.  

Have you ever thought, “Why doesn’t God speak to me like He did to Abraham”? Cale addresses this, plus: Being a childless woman in the ancient world the birth of Ishmael Who is the “angel of the LORD”?

Melchizedek is a mysterious figure that appears in Genesis and elsewhere in Sacred Scripture. His name is also said during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Who is he, really? Cale discusses this and also the religion of Abram before he knew the Lord. What is a covenant?

Why did Abram and Lot part ways? Who is the mysterious figure named Melchizedek? Cale looks at Genesis 13 and 14.  

Why did he go to Egypt? Why did he lie to Pharaoh about Sarai being his wife? Despite Abram’s decisions, God had a plan for him.  

In this episode of The Faith Explained, Cale discusses: the composition of Genesis the similarities between the first 11 chapters of Genesis and the Babylonian exile Sarai the call of Abram 3 promises God makes to Abram

What’s the purpose of the genealogies? Why was the Tower of Babel built? Cale shares a surprising connection between the genealogies in Genesis and when Jesus sends out disciples in the Gospel of Luke.

What does the rainbow in the clouds signify? What does it tell us about God? Cale looks at Genesis 9 and discusses these questions, and also: Is it ok to eat meat? What’s going on with the drunkenness of Noah?

How can we adore God? Does God need our sacrifices?  Cale looks at Genesis 8 and 9 and discusses baptism, sacrifice, and also the acronym ACTS (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication).  

Why did the flood happen? Was the flood regional or did it cover the entire earth? Cale looks at archaeological and scientific evidence of the flood and considers its geographical scope. What would it have been like for the animals on the ark? Ultimately, what does this story tell us about God?  

Who are the “righteous remnant”? Do the animals on the ark have a special significance? Cale shares a key phrase for the entire flood narrative, some incredible insights from the early Church Fathers, and much more!

Who is Noah? What was the ark really like? Did you know that there are other ancient flood stories outside of the Bible? Cale gives an in-depth look at this famous story.

Who are the Nephilim? Does God change His mind? What did God mean when He said, “My spirit shall not abide in man for ever, for he is flesh, but his days shall be a hundred and twenty years.” ? If you have a question for Cale, you can email faith@relevantradio.com

Who are the “sons of God”? Angels? Or something else entirely? Cale looks at Genesis 6:1-10 and gives three different ways to view this complex text. Other topics: Noah The book of 1 Enoch  

Did people really live to be hundreds of years old? Who was Enoch and why did God “take him away”? If you have a question for Cale you can email faith@relevantradio.com  

The line of Seth and the line of Cain present a stark contrast between good and evil. Cale looks at Genesis 4 and shows how God responds with the perfection of holiness in Jesus.  

Why did God favor Abel’s offering but not Cain’s? What is the mark that God put on Cain? What is polygenism and why can’t Catholics believe it? Cale looks at the story of Cain and Abel in Genesis 4 and considers the justice and mercy of God.  

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.