In this podcast, Fr. John and Danny reflect on Judah’s transformation in Genesis 38, where his hypocrisy and self-interest are exposed through his dealings with Tamar. Tamar’s bold actions lead Judah to a moment of recognition, admitting, “She is more righteous than I,” which marks his spiritual awakening. The story highlights how true righteousness is […]

This time Fr. John and Danny explore Judah’s descent in Genesis 38, where he turns away from his brothers and embraces a worldly, sensual life by marrying a Canaanite woman. The narrative highlights the dangers of “seeing and taking,” or concupiscence, which distorts love into self-gratification rather than self-giving. Ultimately, Judah’s fall serves as a […]

In our “Deep Dive” podcast this time, Fr. John and Danny reflect on Joseph’s ordeal in Genesis 37, where betrayal by his brothers leads him into the pit and ultimately into slavery in Egypt. His suffering and humiliation become the means by which he learns humility and freedom from the illusion of control. The story […]

In this podcast, Fr. John and Danny reflect on Genesis 37, where the narrative shifts to Joseph, Jacob’s favored son, marked by the gift of a special robe and his prophetic dreams. It explores the family tension caused by favoritism, jealousy, and spiritual pride, leading Joseph’s brothers to plot against him. Ultimately, Joseph’s dreams are […]

This time, Fr. John and Danny talk through Jacob’s mysterious encounter at Peniel in Genesis 32, where he wrestles with a divine stranger and emerges both wounded and blessed. The narrative’s deliberate ambiguity highlights the paradox of seeing God face to face—an experience that is both dangerous and transformative. Ultimately, the story teaches that grappling […]

Fr. John and Danny consider Jacob’s wrestling match with God at the Jabbok in Genesis 32, showing how fear and struggle transform into determination and ultimately an embrace. The encounter reveals that true spiritual growth requires a fight—clinging to God until He blesses us, even if it leaves us limping. It emphasizes that wrestling with […]

In our podcast this week, Fr. John and Danny take two posts from Genesis 28 and combine them to reflect on Jacob’s dream at Bethel, where he sees a ladder reaching from earth to heaven with angels ascending and descending. The vision contrasts Babel’s human attempt to reach God with Jacob’s experience of divine grace, […]