The Great Men of the Bible Series

In the final episode of the Great Men of the Bible series, Joe Stopulos is joined by Fr. PJ McManus for a wide-ranging recap of the people, books, and lessons that shaped salvation history throughout the New Testament. Together they explore the distinct audiences and purposes behind the four Gospels, reflect on what we can learn from figures like Matthew, John, Philip, Nicodemus, and Joseph of Ari...

In this episode of Great Men of the Bible, Joe Stopulos welcomes Jon Leonetti to explore the life of St. Bartholomew, also known as Nathanael in the Gospel of John. Though Scripture gives us only a few verses about Bartholomew, those verses reveal a man of honesty, conviction, faith, and total surrender to Christ. Joe and John unpack Bartholomew’s famous encounter with Jesus, the meaning behind “C...

In this episode of Great Men of the Bible, Joe Stopulos is joined by Father John Hallowell to discuss the life and legacy of St. Paul — one of the greatest evangelists in Christian history. From Saul’s persecution of Christians to his radical conversion on the road to Damascus, Father Hallowell explains how God transformed a fierce opponent of the Church into one of its greatest saints. Together t...

In this episode of the Great Men of the Bible series, host Joe Stopulos is joined by Catholic author and historian Mike Aquilina to explore the powerful story of Saint Stephen. As the first martyr of the Church, Stephen’s bold preaching, fearless witness, and Christ-like death mark a turning point in early Christianity. Found in the Acts of the Apostles, his story is short—but deeply impactful—esp...

In this episode of the Great Men of the Bible series, host Joe Stopulos is joined by Catholic author and historian Mike Aquilina to explore the life of Saint Peter. From his early days as a fisherman to his transformation into the bold leader of the early Church, Peter’s story is one of weakness, repentance, and radical conversion. Together, they unpack the defining moments of Peter’s journey—his...

In this episode of the Great Men of the Bible series, Joe Stopulos sits down with Devin Schadt to explore the life and spiritual significance of St. Joseph. Devin shares his personal journey of discovering St. Joseph as a model of authentic fatherhood, highlighting Joseph’s hidden strength, selflessness, silence, and sacrificial leadership within the Holy Family. Together, they discuss how Catholi...

Joe Stopulos is joined by Brother John Barker, Franciscan friar and Old Testament scholar, to explore the life and mission of St. John the Baptist as the bridge between the Old and New Testaments. Together they discuss John’s prophetic role, his ascetic life in the wilderness, his bold call to repentance, and his unwavering mission to prepare the way for Jesus Christ. This episode highlights how S...

Joe Stopulos is joined by Dr. Leroy Huizenga to explore the dramatic story of Judas Maccabeus and the Maccabean Revolt, one of the most powerful accounts of courage and faithfulness in the Old Testament. Together they unpack the historical context surrounding Greek oppression, the desecration of the Temple, and the heroic resistance led by Mattathias and his son Judas “The Hammer.” The episode als...

Joe Stopulos and Fr. PJ McManus explore the stories of Ezra and Nehemiah and the restoration of Israel after the Babylonian exile. Together they discuss the rebuilding of the Temple and Jerusalem’s walls, the rediscovery of God’s law, and why right worship is essential to a faithful life. This episode highlights how prayer, liturgy, and worship shape not only belief, but the way we live each day.

In this episode of Great Men of the Bible, host Joe Stopulos is joined by Katie Patrizio, Director of Faith Formation at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, to explore the powerful story of the prophet Daniel. From the Babylonian exile to the famous stories of the fiery furnace and the lion’s den, Daniel’s life reveals unwavering faith, courage, and trust in God even in the midst of persecution.