Dr. Claudia Alvarez-Roddy and Father Ben Tapia

What is the Jewel

Religion EN ↓ 78 episodes

What is the Jewel is a bilingual podcast for today’s generation, presented by Dr. Claudia Alvarez-Roddy, PhD, and Father Ben Tapia from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Each week, they break down the Gospel for Sunday, blending faith and culture to help you connect deeper with your spirituality. Rooted in their experiences as Latinos in the Church, this podcast is your go-to for inspiration and growth. Will you join us? If you want to send your Prayer Request email us at whatisthejewel@gmail.com

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Dr. Claudia Alvarez-Roddy and Father Ben Tapia

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Religion

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Latest episode

Jun 1, 2026

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Episodes

1. Christ the King of Kings- The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe0 November 23, 2025 21.11.2025

In this episode, we unpack how we are invited to enter into a space of Mercy even when we are in suffering.

52. God of Consistency-Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time-November 16, 2025 14.11.2025

In this episode, we reflect on how God is consistent throughout all of our journey.

51. Our Temple- Feast of the Dedicationof the Lateran Basilica in Rome- November 9, 2025 08.11.2025

In this episode, we explore the importance of caring for the physical temple we gather in, as well as honoring the sacred temple that is our own body.

50. Returning and Remembering- The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed- November 2, 2025 31.10.2025

In this episode, we uncover the significance of remembering our beloved who have gone before us.

49. Vulnerability and Humility- Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time- October 26, 2025 25.10.2025

In this episode, we uncover how we are being invited to be both humble and vulnerable as we continue to grow our relationship with God.

48. I Still Trust In You- Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time- October 19, 2025 18.10.2025

In this podcast we explore the ability to not only have relationship with God, but to also be able to say, I trust in you.

47. Jesus the High Priest- Twenty-eight Sunday in Ordinary Time- October 12, 2025 11.10.2025

In this episode, we discover the importance of recognizing Christ as the High Priest, which then allows us to turn back to Him in gratitude for all that we receive.

46. Faith in Community-Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time- October 5, 2025 03.10.2025

In this Gospel we explore how Christ invites us to have faith the size of a mustard seed and we uncover how this Faith can bring us closer to God.

45. God's Help- Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time- September 28, 2025 27.09.2025

In this week's Gospel we uncover what Jesus is trying to tell us in his story of Lazarus and the Rich man.

44. Children of the Light- Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time-September 21, 2025 19.09.2025

In this episode, we unpack what Jesus is really trying to tell us through this very unique parable!

43. Carrying our Cross- Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross- September 14, 2025 13.09.2025

This week we take a moment in our journey during Ordinary time, and pause to reflect on the Cross and our call to how we must carry it!

42. The Cost of Discipleship 05.09.2025

In this episode, we explore the challenging words of Jesus: “If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.” Together, we dive into what this means for us today and how it shapes the true cost of discipleship.

41. Being God's Host and His Guest- Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time- August 31, 2025 29.08.2025

In this week’s Gospel, we are unpacking the call to recognize how we live both as God’s Guests at His banquet of grace and as God’s Hosts when we welcome others with humility and generosity.

40. Discipleship=Discipline- Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time- August 24, 2025 22.08.2025

In this week’s Gospel, we reflect on the question of who will be saved and discover how God is calling us to respond through authentic discipleship.

39. Transformed through Fire- Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time- August 17, 2025 16.08.2025

In this episode, we reflect on Jesus’ challenging message about division—when loyalty to Him calls us to difficult choices, even within our own families.

38. Faithful Readiness- Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time- August 10, 2025 08.08.2025

In this week’s Gospel, we unpack what it means to be faithful and active servants, living in readiness for the Master’s return.

37. Searching for the Things that Matter- Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time- August 3, 2025 02.08.2025

In this week's Gospel, we uncover how important it is to look for the things that truly matter as we continue to build relationship with God.

36. Entering into Relationship- Seventeen Sunday in Ordinary Time- July 27, 2025 25.07.2025

In this week's episode, we will share how Jesus teaches us to pray, which then enables us to enter into a relationship with God, our Father.

35. The art of Presence- Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time- July 20, 2025 18.07.2025

In this week’s episode, we explore the art of being fully present—choosing stillness over busyness and discovering the true treasure of simply sitting with the Lord.

34. The Art of Belonging- July 13, 2025- Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 12.07.2025

In this week's Podcast, we uncover the true meaning of neighbor and our call to know that we belong to one another.

33. Peace- July 6, 2025- Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 04.07.2025

In this week's reflection, we see how we are being called to enter into a space of peace.

32. Being Awaken- Solemnity of St. Paul and St. Peter- June, 29,2025 27.06.2025

“In this episode, we dive into this week’s Gospel, where Jesus asks His disciples, ‘Who do you say that I am?’ Together, we reflect on how we are called to awaken to who Jesus really is in our own lives, no matter what the world says.”

31. Relationship of Abundance- The Solemnity of the Most Precious Body and Blood of Christ- June 22, 2025 20.06.2025

In this episode, we discuss the Solemnity and how we are called to be in relationship with a God of abundance.

30. Surrendering to Relationship-The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity 13.06.2025

In this episode, we explore the relationship between God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, and our connection to that relationship.

29. The Gentleness of the Holy Spirit- Pentecost Sunday- June 8, 2025 06.06.2025

In this week's episode, we discover what the Spirit does for us in our daily lives!

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