In this episode of TheGospelConnection, hosts Alvin and Nathan explore Matthew 23:23-26, where Jesus challenges the Pharisees on their hypocrisy. Using simple, kid-friendly examples, we learn why a clean heart is more important than just looking good on the outside. We’ll discuss what it means to live with sincerity and honesty, not just when others are watching. This episode includes a special challenge, a reflection question, and a closing prayer to help children understand how to be "inside-out" good. Perfect for families looking to learn more about the Gospel.

Have you ever seen someone act one way when grown-ups are watching and another way when they're not? This week on TheGospelConnection, Alvin and Nathan explore Jesus's powerful message about hypocrisy from the Gospel of Matthew 23:13-22.

Join them as they discuss why Jesus had some strong words for religious teachers who tried to find loopholes to break their promises. Discover what the Catechism of the Catholic Church has to say about the connection between our words and our hearts, and learn why being truthful is about who you are on the inside, not just what you do on the outside. This episode reminds us that our promises are a gift and that Jesus wants us to be the same honest person all the time.

This piece, taken from an Italian manuscript source by the 19th century musicologist Oscar Chilesotti, is an example of the popular tune Espanoleta, or "Little Spanish Tune". An orchestrated version of the tune may be heard in Joaquin Rodrigo's Fantasia para un gentilhombre for guitar and orchestra.

This lighhearted dance is takem fron Testudo Gallo-Germanico. The word Testudo means lute, or more literally "tortoise shell," from the myth that the first lute was the result of a tortoise decaying. Its entrails were stretched acroos the shell, and when plucked they had a musical sound. This unlikely story is widely quoted in early treatises.

Besard was a highly respected French lutenist who was also trained as a lawyer. His large collection of his own and other composer's music was published in Cologne in 1603.

The branle was a lively country dance, often characterized by an unchanging or "drone" bass. This dance depends for its effectiveness on a fast tempo.