The Gospel Connection Podcast

Do you feel discouraged by your lack of progress or the seeming fruitlessness of your efforts?  This episode offers a message of hope and encouragement through the story of Jesus's appearance to the disciples after a night of fishing.  We'll examine how Jesus meets us in our "empty net" moments and guides us to abundance.  Learn how to recognize Jesus's presence in your life an...

From skepticism to salvation! This episode tackles the big question: did the resurrection really happen? We explore the doubts, examine the evidence, and uncover the driving force behind the early Christian "resurrection mission." Tune in for a compelling look at faith, history, and the heart of the Gospel.

Dive into our latest episode of The Gospel Connection podcast as we explore John 16:12-15 and discover how the Holy Spirit continues to guide and inspire us today. Learn how Jesus' teachings are made alive through the Spirit of Truth. Don't miss this insightful reflection!

In John 16:5–11, Jesus prepares to depart from his followers but promises them that his absence will be for their benefit, as the Holy Spirit will come to lead them. In this episode, we look at the significance of this text and how it pertains to our lives today, providing comfort and hope in times of need.

In John 6:1-15, we find one of the most well-known miracles of Jesus, the feeding of the five thousand. This miracle demonstrates Jesus' power and compassion as he provides for the physical needs of the multitude. It also serves as a sign of his divine nature and points to the spiritual nourishment he offers to all who come to him. This event takes place in the context of Jesus' public min...

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A Reading of the Holy Gospel according to   Jn 6:1-15 After this Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tibe'ri-as. 2 And a multitude followed him, because they saw the signs which he did on those who were diseased. 3 Jesus went up into the hills, and there sat down with his disciples. 4 Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was at hand. 5 Lifting up his eye...

A Reading of the Holy Gospel according to   Mt 13:24-30 Another parable he put before them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field; 25but while men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. 26 So when the plants came up and bore grain, then the weeds appeared also. 27 And the servants j of the householder cam...

A Reading of the Holy Gospel according to    Mt 13:18-23 Hear then the parable of the sower. 19 When any one hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the Evil One comes and snatches away what is sown in his heart; this is what was sown along the path. 20 As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; 21 yet he has no root...

A Reading of the Holy Gospel according to   Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Now on the first day of the week, Mary Mag'dalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2 So she ran, and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they...

A Reading of the Holy Gospel according to  Mt 13:1-9 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2 And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat there; and the whole crowd stood on the beach. 3 And he told them many things in parables, saying: "A sower went out to sow. 4 And as he sowed, some seeds fell along the path, and the birds came and devo...

A Reading of the Holy Gospel according to  Mt 12:46-50 While he was still speaking to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren  stood outside, asking to speak to him. 48But he replied to the man who told him, "Who is my mother, and who are my brethren?" 49And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said, "Here are my mother and my brethren! 50For whoever does the will o...

A Reading of the Holy Gospel according to  Mt 12:38-42 Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to him, "Teacher, we wish to see a sign from you." 39But he answered them, "An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign; but no sign shall be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. 40For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the whale, so will the Son...

A Reading of the holy gospel according to  Mk 6:30-34 “The apostles returned to Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. 31 And he said to them, "Come away by yourselves to a lonely place, and rest a while." For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. 32 And they went away in the boat to a lonely place by themselves. 33 Now many saw them going, and kn...

A Reading of the holy gospel according to Mt 12:14-21 “But the Pharisees went out and took counsel against him, how to destroy him. 15 Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. And many followed him, and he healed them all, 16 and ordered them not to make him known. 17 This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah: 18 "Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved with whom my...

A Reading of the holy gospel according t o  Mt 12:1-8 At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the sabbath; his disciples were hungry, and they began to pluck heads of grain and to eat. 2 But when the Pharisees saw it, they said to him, "Look, your disciples are doing what is not lawful to do on the sabbath." 3 He said to them, "Have you not read what David did, when he was h...

A Reading of the holy gospel according to  Mt 11:28-30 28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Reading: Mt 11:28-30 28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 T...

A Reading of the holy gospel according to   Mt 11:25-27 25 At that time Jesus declared, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to infants; 26 yes, Father, for such was your gracious will.  27 All things have been delivered to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows...

A Reading of the holy gospel according to   Mt 11:20-24 Then he began to upbraid the cities where most of his mighty works had been done, because they did not repent. 21 "Woe to you, Chora'zin! woe to you, Beth-sa'ida! for if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Si'don, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. 22 But I tell you, it shall be more t...

A Reading of the holy gospel according to  Mt 10:34-42 and 11:1 “Do not think that I have come to bring peace on earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; 36and a mans foes will be those of his own household. 37 He who loves father or mother more than me...

A Reading of the holy gospel according to Mt 10:24-33 “A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant  above his master; 25 it is enough for the disciple to be like his teacher, and the servant y like his master. If they have called the master “of the house Be-el'zebul, how much more will they malign those of his household. 26 "So have no fear of them; for nothing is covered that will...

A Reading of the holy gospel according to Mk 6:7-13 And he called to him the Twelve, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. 8 He charged them to take nothing for their journey except a staff; no bread, no bag, no money in their belts; 9 but to wear sandals and not put on two tunics. 10 And he said to them, "Where you enter a house, stay there u...

A Reading of the holy gospel according to Mt 10:16-23 Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. 17Beware of men; for they will deliver you up to councils, and flog you in their synagogues, 18and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear testimony before them and the Gentiles. 19When they deliver you up, do not be...

Readings: (Gospel) A Reading of the holy gospel according to Mt 10:7-15 7 And preach as you go, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand. 8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without pay, give without pay. 9 Take no gold, nor silver, nor copper in your belts, 10 no bag for your journey, nor two tunics, nor sandals, nor a staff; for the laborer deserve...

A Reading of the holy gospel according to Mt 10:1-7 “And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every infirmity. 2 The names of the twelve “apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zeb'edee, and John his brother; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas an...