Faith & Family Bible Podcast with Steve Wood

In this episode of Faith and Family Bible Study, Steve guides us on how to stay open to the Holy Spirit and revive the grace of our Confirmation. Drawing from the teachings in Galatians, Luke, and Ephesians, he offers practical insights on living empowered by the Holy Spirit. Discover how Catholics and Christians can grow spiritually, experience continual renewal, and deepen their connection with Jesus, who is always present in our hearts - waiting for us to listen, receive His power, and become effective witnesses in the world. Referenced in this episode: Bible translations Steve recommends: After 25 years of Faith & Family broadcasts, we are still, perhaps now more than ever, grateful for your prayers & support. Visit us online anytime at www.bibleforcatholics.com. If you like what you’re listening to, please share with a friend!

In this Faith and Family Catholic Bible Podcast episode, Steve Wood explores two approaches to the Holy Spirit and Confirmation. Drawing from the teachings of St. Paul in Galatians, he discusses how we can live the Christian life empowered by the Holy Spirit. He addresses a common misunderstanding regarding Confirmation, emphasizing that it should be seen as a doorway, not a destination—a lifelong journey with the Holy Spirit. Steve reflects on Pope Benedict XVI’s powerful message to Catholic youth, urging them to awaken and embrace the grace of Confirmation for a transformative, Spirit-filled life. Tune in for practical insights on how to continually grow in the Holy Spirit and live out your faith. Referenced in this episode: Bible translations Steve recommends: After 25 years of Faith & Family broadcasts, we are still, perhaps now more than ever, grateful for your prayers & support. Visit us online anytime at www.bibleforcatholics.com. If you like what you’re listening to, please share with a friend!

GALATIANS BIBLE STUDY Catholics often wonder why two-thirds of young Catholics who are raised in the Church fall away once they reach adulthood. The answer? Because we've reduced the Christian faith to a to-do list, rather than teaching these young Catholics the ongoing need for the power of the Holy Spirit. In today's episode, your host Steve Wood describes what will lead to a transformed, empowered Christian life that will not fall away. Referenced in this episode: Bible translations Steve recommends: Welcome to Faith & Family Bible Studies! September 5 ,2024, we switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21. Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. After 25 years of Faith & Family Radio, we are still, perhaps now more than ever, grateful for your prayers & support. Visit us online anytime at www.bibleforcatholics.com. If you like what you’re listening to, please share with a friend.

GALATIANS BIBLE STUDY Steve breaks down survival in an unholy culture into three words. Referenced in this episode: com Bible translations Steve recommends: Welcome to Faith & Family Bible Studies! September 5 ,2024, we switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21. Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. After 25 years of Faith & Family Radio, we are still, perhaps now more than ever, grateful for your prayers & support. Visit us online anytime at dads.org. If you like what you’re listening to, please share with a friend.

GALATIANS BIBLE STUDY Steve discusses teachings St. Paul gave to the Galatians about depending on God. Referenced in this episode: com Bible translations Steve recommends: Welcome to Faith & Family Bible Studies! September 5 ,2024, we switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21. Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. After 25 years of Faith & Family Radio, we are still, perhaps now more than ever, grateful for your prayers & support. Visit us online anytime at dads.org. If you like what you’re listening to, please share with a friend.

GALATIANS BIBLE STUDY The Apostle Paul’s strongest words may be in the epistle to the Galatians. Steve shares the main point of the letter. This is a great episode for parents & adults to hear! Referenced in this episode: bibleforcatholics.com Bible translations Steve recommends: This is the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! September 5 ,2024, we switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21. Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. After 25 years of Faith & Family Radio, we are still, perhaps now more than ever, grateful for your prayers & support. Visit us online anytime at dads.org. If you like what you’re listening to, please share with a friend.

GALATIANS BIBLE STUDY Steve teaches how Protestants & Catholics differ on their views of justification…and how shares how they’re similar. Referenced in this episode: Grace & Justification bookbibleforcatholics.com Bible translations Steve recommends: This is the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! September 5 ,2024, we switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21. Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. After 25 years of Faith & Family Radio, we are still, perhaps now more than ever, grateful for your prayers & support. Visit us online anytime at dads.org. If you like what you’re listening to, please share with a friend.

GALATIANS BIBLE STUDY How do we get out life right with God? Steve continues explaining Paul’s teaching in Galatians Referenced in this episode: Grace & Justification bookcom Bible translations Steve recommends: This is the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! September 5 ,2024, we switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21. Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. After 25 years of Faith & Family Radio, we are still, perhaps now more than ever, grateful for your prayers & support. Visit us online anytime at dads.org. If you like what you’re listening to, please share with a friend.

GALATIANS BIBLE STUDY You may not hear about Galatians much in Catholic circles but Steve points out that it’s some of St. Paul’s strongest words. We’re being swarmed with secularism. Steve thinks using Galatians can help modern Christians survive in an unholy land. Referenced in this episode: com Bible translations Steve recommends: This is the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! September 5 ,2024, we switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21. Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. After 25 years of Faith & Family Radio, we are still, perhaps now more than ever, grateful for your prayers & support. Visit us online anytime at dads.org. If you like what you’re listening to, please share with a friend.

Steve wraps up this series on the 7 ‘I AM’ statements in the Gospel of John with a reminder of the importance of a personal relationship with Christ. Referenced in this episode: bibleforcatholics.com Bible translations Steve recommends: This is the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! September 5 ,2024, we switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21. Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. After 25 years of Faith & Family Radio, we are still, perhaps now more than ever, grateful for your prayers & support. Visit us online anytime at dads.org. If you like what you’re listening to, please share with a friend.

Join Steve in the Gospel of John as he gives some historical context of Israel to explain what Jesus was talking about in John 15. Referenced in this episode: Bible translations Steve recommends: This is the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! September 5 ,2024, we switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21. Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. Check out our new website for additional resources: bibleforcatholics.com. After 25 years of Faith & Family Radio, we are still, perhaps now more than ever, grateful for your prayers & support. Visit us online anytime at dads.org. If you like what you’re listening to, please share with a friend.

Perhaps the most provocative of the “I AM” statements in the Gospel of John. John 14:6 is a necessary verse for parents & children living in the modern world to memorize. Referenced in this episode: Bible translations Steve recommends: This is the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! September 5 ,2024, we switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21. Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. After 25 years of Faith & Family Radio, we are still, perhaps now more than ever, grateful for your prayers & support. Visit us online anytime at dads.org. If you like what you’re listening to, please share with a friend.

Steve shares what the Gospel of John isn’t about. Referenced in this episode: Bible translations Steve recommends: This is the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! September 5, 2024, we switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21. Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. After 25 years of Faith & Family Radio, we are still, perhaps now more than ever, grateful for your prayers & support. Visit us online anytime at dads.org. If you like what you’re listening to, please share with a friend.

Welcome to the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! Beginning September 5, we’ve switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21. Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. Steve continues teaching on Jesus as the Good Shepherd in our series on the 7 “I AM” statements in the Gospel of John. Referenced in this episode: Bible translations Steve recommends: After 25 years of Faith & Family Radio, we are still, perhaps now more than ever, grateful for your prayers & support. Visit us online anytime at dads.org. If you like what you’re listening to, please share with a friend.

Welcome to the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! Beginning September 5, we’ve switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21. Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. Listen in as Steve shares why he initially resisted talking about this part of the Good Shepherd statements from Jesus. Jesus contrasts being the GOOD shepherd amongst so many bad ones. Tune in again next week to hear more about our Good Shepherd. Referenced in this episode: Bible translations Steve recommends: After 25 years of Faith & Family Radio, we are still, perhaps now more than ever, grateful for your prayers & support. Visit us online anytime at dads.org. If you like what you’re listening to, please share with a friend.

Welcome to the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! Beginning September 5, we’ve switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21. Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. Steve reveals the biggest lie Christians and non-believers are told. Referenced in this episode: CCC 754 Bible translations Steve recommends: After 25 years of Faith & Family Radio, we are still, perhaps now more than ever, grateful for your prayers & support. Visit us online anytime at dads.org. If you like what you’re listening to, please share with a friend.

In the Gospel of John, Jesus heals a man born blind. Perhaps we are all born blind. Listen as Steve shares wisdom from scripture. Referenced in this episode: Bible translations Steve recommends: After 25 years of Faith & Family Radio, we are still, perhaps now more than ever, grateful for your prayers & support. Visit us online anytime at dads.org. If you like what you’re listening to, please share with a friend.

From his personal journey, Steve Wood shares 6 big mistakes in seeking the Light of the World. Referenced in this episode: Grace & Justification Bible translations Steve recommends: After 25 years of Faith & Family Radio, we are still, perhaps now more than ever, grateful for your prayers & support. Visit us online anytime at dads.org. If you like what you’re listening to, please share with a friend.

‘I AM’ SERIES Welcome to the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! Beginning September 5, we’ve switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21. Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. Steve concludes our “I am the bread of life” study. Jesus joined himself to our humanity so that our humanity might be joined to his divinity. Today, Steve shares 7 lessons that we can learn from the book of Revelation. Referenced in this episode: Grace & Justification Bible translations Steve recommends: After 25 years of Faith & Family Radio, we are still, perhaps now more than ever, grateful for your prayers & support. Visit us online anytime at dads.org. If you like what you’re listening to, please share with a friend.

‘I AM’ SERIES Welcome to the new Faith & Family Bible Studies! Beginning September 5, we’ve switched to a 15-minute format like our companion broadcast, Luke21. Our mission is to connect you with the living God using scripture. Part 2 of “I am the bread of life,” Steve shares some surprising info about St. Thomas Aquinas and his love of the Gospel of John. Referenced in this episode: Bible translations Steve recommends: After 25 years of Faith & Family Radio, we are still, perhaps now more than ever, grateful for your prayers & support. Visit us online anytime at dads.org. If you like what you’re listening to, please share with a friend.