The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

In the Old Testament there is a mysterious prefigurement of the Eucharist of the New Covenant: the “bread of the presence”. What was it and how does it shed light on the Eucharist? Cale tackles this question on today’s TFE.

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!  

Have you ever wondered why Jesus did not begin His public ministry until He was 30 years old? In this episode of TFE, Cale unpacks this question from a listener, Joe. If you have a question you would like to send Cale, you can do so at this email address: faith@relevantradio.com

While many probably know that the Catholic Church is against contraception for moral reasons, did you know that there are also scientific and medical reasons why contraception is harmful? Cale explains on this episode of TFE.

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.

While the Sacrament of Matrimony is not every person’s vocation, each person is called to give their self up for love of others. Even priests are “married” to their bride, the Church. Cale explains on this episode of TFE.

Why both celibacy “for the sake of the kingdom” and marriage are both needed in the Catholic Church.

How Jesus succeeded in every way Adam failed, setting us free to live in the image of God. Plus, how can you be happy? Cale explains on  The Faith Explained .  

What was life like before sin entered the world? Cale goes back to the beginning to the Garden of Eden with a christological lens and guidance from St. John Paul II to look at life before the Fall and consider God’s plan for us.

The sacrament of marriage is powerful. The Enemy is bent on destroying it. Cale shares more Theology of the Body and why marriage is the “prototype of all the sacraments.

Reading the creation narratives in Genesis with St. John Paul II: What is the Theology of the Body? Cale explains the importance of the physical human body and what this means as a follower of Jesus Christ.

Cale unpacks how modern science enhances our appreciation of God’s creation. Plus, what about other creation myths from other religions? How do these affect the biblical story of creation?

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.

What was daily life like for the first Christians in Rome? In this episode of The Faith Explained , Cale continues to unpack the Gospel of Mark and other Scriptures to give a picture of what life was like in the early Church.

Why are there two alternate endings to Mark’s Gospel, and what does it mean for us today? This and more on this episode of  The Faith Explained !

The women who went to anoint Jesus’s body see an angel. What is their response? What does this have to do with the resurrection of Jesus? Tune in to find out!

Textual evidence supports the reality of the empty tomb and the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. But how do we know that what is reported in the gospel accounts is true? Listen to this episode of The Faith Explained to find out!

Was Jesus really buried? Some scholars believe his body was eaten by wild animals. Why this is a preposterous theory. Also: visits to 1st-century tombs!

Peter denies Jesus three times; the raucous crowd chooses Barabbas to be released instead of Jesus. Find out what the name Barabbas means and what it reveals about the Lord.

Two supernatural signs occurred when Jesus died. What were they, and what do they mean? Plus, Jesus’s death fulfills Psalm 22 to the letter – how? Finally, a centurion recognizes that Jesus, not his superior, the Roman Caesar, is the real divine Son of God.

Archaeological evidence has shed light on the way in which Our Lord was crucified. Cale shares about an illuminating discovery that reveals information about the Roman method of crucifixion in the first century AD, as well as other important details as he continues through the Gospel According to St. Mark.

Archaeological evidence for the existence or Pontius Pilate; Jesus is mocked and scourged before the Roman officials; and Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry His cross.