Through His Wounds

What does your morning coffee have to do with the agony in the garden? More than you might think.

In this episode, we dive into St. Ignatius of Loyola’s surprisingly practical—and countercultural—rules for eating. Why did Ignatius say we should never fast from bread? Is refusing to eat food prepared a certain way actually a form of gluttony? And yes, we tackle the great coffee question: should you give it up for Lent, or is it a legitimate aid to your vocation? We’ll explore how fasting, properly understood, is not about self-punishment but about hope, trust, and training our hearts to depend on a strength bigger than ourselves.

Then, we examine two high priests with two very different approaches to sacrifice. Caiaphas, the political operator, tears his robes in outrage and schemes to kill Jesus in order to “save the nation”—a plan that backfires spectacularly when Rome destroys Jerusalem just forty years later. Meanwhile, in John 17, the true High Priest prays—not for worldly power, but for unity, for consecration, and astonishingly, He shares His glory with us. (Spoiler: it has everything to do with the Eucharist.)

Finally, we arrive in the Garden of Gethsemane. Here, Jesus gives us the ultimate blueprint for “offering it up”: honest anguish, complete surrender, and the union of our small sufferings with His redemptive love.

If you’ve ever wondered why we fast, how to pray like a high priest, or what it really means to unite your suffering with Christ, this episode is for you.

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Who is Jesus the Nazarean, really? Not the distant icon, but the Man Who walked the earth?

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the humanity of Christ. We walk through the six phases of His life—from the Incarnation to His Passion—and examine the radical humility of a God Who chose to be born in a manger because of the pride of a Roman emperor

But meeting Jesus forces us to make a choice. We explore the classic meditation of the Two Standards: the tyranny of Lucifer, who rules through fear and empty promises, versus the companionship of Christ, Who leads us to perfection without a throne

Finally, we ask the question that ties it all together: Where is Jesus now? We reflect on the Eucharist as the continuation of His humility—the same God Who hid His glory in flesh now hides His glory under the appearances of bread and wine

If you have ever struggled with the question of suffering, the nature of true freedom, or how to encounter Christ in your daily life, this episode is for you

What would you say if an honorable king invited you to share his food, wear his clothing, and fight alongside him—promising that if you share in his labor, you will also share in his victory? In this episode, we dive into the Second Week of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, exploring the profound meditation on The Call of the Eternal King. We reflect on Christ not as a distant ruler, but as a King who suffers with us, invites us into intimate service, and asks only that we lend Him our efforts—no matter how small. We confront the excuses that hold us back: “I’m too tired.” “I can’t do it right.” “My contribution won’t matter.” Through the lens of Ignatian indifference, we discover that God isn’t waiting for us to conquer the world—He’s waiting for us to offer whatever we can, right now. Then, we turn to the mystery at the heart of our faith: The Incarnation. When the Second Person of the Trinity became man, He didn’t cease to be God. We explore how the early Church understood this truth—from baptisms in the name of Jesus to the vision of Stephen the Martyr—revealing the Triune God present in every moment of salvation history. Whether you feel strong or weak, capable or inadequate, this episode is an invitation to offer yourself fully to the King who desires not your perfection, but your presence.

What are the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola? And how can they transform your spiritual life—especially during Lent?

In this episode, Anthony Acosta and Manuel Campos from Through His Wounds introduce the Spiritual Exercises, a proven path to holiness developed by St. Ignatius Loyola. Whether you’re new to Ignatian spirituality or looking to deepen your prayer life, this episode breaks down the purpose, method, and power of the Exercises.

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1, 2, 3, 4) Before we can understand the radical solution, we must confront the fundamental problem. In this foundational episode, we explore why the Beatitudes are not just a nice poem, but an essential prescription for the human heart

We delve into the reality of our fallen nature—the internal impulses of pride, anger, and desire that war within us, and the external obstacles of a broken world that constantly lead us astray. Why does the path to peace feel like an uphill battle? Why do our own best intentions so often fall short?

This conversation sets the stage for everything to come, honestly assessing the human condition to reveal why we so desperately need Christ’s roadmap in the Beatitudes. Join us as we prepare the soil of our hearts to receive this transformative teaching

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1, 2, 3, 4) What is a Priest, and why does the Church call him a “spiritual father”? In a world where deception is the enemy’s greatest weapon, Christ did not leave us orphans. He established the priesthood as a gift of protection, truth, and guidance.

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1, 2, 3, 4) Ever leave Mass wondering what just happened—or why it happened? This isn’t a theology lecture. It’s a down-to-earth look at the “source and summit,” and why showing up is about way more than obligation. We break down the Mass as spiritual dry dock: where we get repaired, refueled, and re-launched into the world with a real mission. Because the point isn’t just to go to Mass. The point is to leave it

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1, 2, 3, 4) A 12th-century prophecy is unfolding right now

Saint Hildegard of Bingen foresaw the end times not as a single event, but as five distinct “beasts”—each an era defined by a specific evil. Shockingly, these eras map exactly onto modern history, from the secular revolutions of the 1870s to the moral chaos of today

We are currently in the fourth era: the Age of the Black Pig

This podcast decodes Hildegard’s ancient vision for a modern audience. We connect the dots between mystical symbols and historical facts, revealing how the spirit of each beast didn’t end with its epoch—it evolved, and it’s still shaping our culture, our politics, and our souls. Discover the prophecy that explains our world

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1, 2, 3, 4) Skeptics say Christianity copied its story from pagan myths. We say: Look closer, those myths aren’t copies—they are cravings. They are the scattered echoes of a promise God wrote on every human heart. Fixed Point is a podcast that explores the undeniable, worldwide anticipation of a savior and reveals how Jesus Christ is the historical, tangible answer to that ancient cry. We’ll navigate the stars the Magi followed, unpack the Church’s wisdom in baptizing culture, and learn how to spiritually fortify our lives against the chaos. In a world of shifting truths, here is your anchor