Welcome to Unpacking the Mass, a weekly study through the upcoming week’s Mass readings for the Catholic Church. Unpacking the Mass helps listeners prepare their hearts for what they will hear in the upcoming week’s Mass through a thoughtful and practical interaction with the texts with an emphasis on personal understanding and application. Join Keith this week and be counted among those to whom Jesus said “Let he who has ears to hear” Matt.13:9. Unpacking the Mass is available as a video on ...
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12th Sunday in Ordinary Time - June 23, 2024
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In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Asking God why? What is a "New Creation" mindset? Making it through storms of life. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062324.cfm Join Keith's Locals community to interact and get exclusive content. https://keithnester.locals.com Come to Rome with me! https://select…
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Young Leader Series #8: Dr. Megan Lowes-Bolin
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Today’s episode features Dr. Megan Lowes-Bolin, author of the recent book, “Ignite: The Secret to Engaging Young Adults in the Church”. Lettered in Interdisciplinary Leadership in Education, Dr. Lowes-Bolin has worked in and around Catholic ministry for over 12 years. She is also the founder of a consulting firm for parishes and directs the Ignite …
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11th Sunday in Ordinary Time - June 16, 2024
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In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Why God speaks in parables God's plans are bigger than our lives How to understand Jesus' words The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061624.cfm Come to Rome with me - CLICK HERE! Attn men: Check out Exodus 90! https://exodus90.com/keith Join Keith's Locals community t…
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10th Sunday in Ordinary Time - June 9, 2024
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In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Who's heel crushes the head of the serpent? The Unforgivable Sin The plan is bigger than the problem The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060924.cfm Attn men: Check out Exodus 90!https://exodus90.com/keith Join Keith's Locals community to interact and get exclusive co…
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John Michael Talbot: Monasticism & Life Lessons
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Today’s episode features John Michael Talbot, the Founder and General Minister of The Brothers and Sisters of Charity, a semi-monistic Catholic community based out of the Little Portion Hermitage in Arkansas. He is an award winning author and multi-platinum, Grammy and Dove award winning Contemporary Catholic musician. His autobiography “Late Have …
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The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - June 2, 2024
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In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Why God's covenant is made in blood. The difference between a covenant and a contract. How the Passover is fulfilled in the Eucharist. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060224.cfm Join Keith's Locals community to interact and get exclusive content. https://keithnes…
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In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Why identity dictates behavior. Understanding how God's fatherhood makes us holy. Growing up without Growing apart. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/pentecost-sunday-mass-during-day Join Keith's Locals community to interact and get exclusive content. https://keith…
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In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Jesus plan beginning to be fulfilled What the Church did to get ready for the Holy Spirit The Role of the Holy Spirit, then and now The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052823-Day.cfm Join Keith's Locals community to interact and get exclusive content. https://keithne…
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Young Leader Series #7: Daniel Rosa
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Today’s episode features Daniel Rosa, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at Saint Joseph Catholic Community in Eldersburg, Maryland. CEO of his own management consulting company on the side, Daniel is a former focus missionary and has spent years in ministry with youth, college, and young adults. We discuss Daniel’s journey into ministry, b…
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The Solemnity of The Ascension of the Lord - May 12, 2024
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In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Why Jesus leaves again. What the apostles (and us) need to do until Jesus comes back. The Mission. Who's is it? The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051224-Ascension.cfm Join Keith's Locals community to interact and get exclusive content. https://keithnester.locals.co…
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He is risen! He is risen indeed! This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 6th Sunday of Easter. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Connecting our faith to love How loving Jesus means keeping his commands The ultimate proof of love The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050524.cfm …
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He is risen! He is risen indeed! This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 5th Sunday of Easter. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: How Paul was treated after his conversion. Faith Alone? How abiding in Christ brings assurance. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042824.cfm Join…
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Keith Nester: Unpacking the Mysteries of the Rosary
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Today’s episode features Keith Nester, a former protestant pastor and youth pastor with more than 20 years in full-time ministry. In 2017, Keith converted to the Catholicism. He has since authored two books: The Convert’s Guide to Roman Catholicism: Your First Year in the Church along with Unpacking the Mysteries of the Rosary. He also hosts a dail…
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Episode 110 - The Amazing Catholic Conversion of John Edwards
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On Holy Thursday, 2016, John Edwards was arrested for purchasing cocaine, thrown into jail, and was facing losing everything. How did he get there, and more importantly, how did God deliver him from addiction? In this incredible in-person interview, John shares with Keith how God delivered him and set him on a new path. John is the executive direct…
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He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 4th Sunday of Easter. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: How Peter explains healing the paralyzed man Why the Jewish leaders freaked out How Jesus is like a Shepherd The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/04…
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He is risen! He is risen indeed! This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 3rd Sunday in Easter. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: The appropriate response to the gospel. How God refreshes us Why the literal bodily resurrection of Jesus is non negotiable. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/b…
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2nd Sunday in Easter/Divine Mercy Sunday - April 7, 2024
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He is risen! He is risen indeed! This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 2nd Sunday in Easter/Divine Mercy Sunday In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: God's mercy meets our social, emotional, and spiritual needs God has mercy on us even when we doubt The biblical roots of Confession The readings can be found here…
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Easter 2024 He is risen! He is risen indeed! - March 31, 2024
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This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for Easter. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: How does Easter define your life? Why the resurrection makes Jesus different. How St. Paul "unpacks the mass." The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/033124.cfm Join Keith's Locals community to interac…
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This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for Palm Sunday. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Expectations for Jesus How to worship extravagantly Accepting Jesus for his plan, not ours The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032424.cfm Join Keith's Locals community to interact and get exclu…
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This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 5th Sunday in Lent In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: The difference between "rule-keeping" and "sacrifice." God is love and shows us what love means How to connect your sacrifice to God's love The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031724-…
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This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 4th Sunday in Lent In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Making a monument to God. How God warns us. Are we saved by what we do or by what God does? The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031024-YearB.cfm Join Keith's Locals community to inter…
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Young Leader Series #6: Gabe Kessler
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Today’s episode features Gabe Kessler, president of the Cleveland Chapter of Young Catholic Professionals (YCP). Gabe is a graduate of Ave Maria University, where he lived in an intentional catholic “household”, and he is now a husband, a father, and a business development professional. He got involved with YCP as a way to give back and be connecte…
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Episode 109 - Gotcha Questions Part 1: Are Catholics Saved?
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What is the Catholic understanding of the gospel? How should Catholics respond? Does Catholicism teach a false gospel? In part one of the series "Gotcha Questions," former protestant Pastor and Catholic convert Keith Nester summarizes the Catholic understanding of the gospel using the teaching of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Listen and dec…
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This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 3rd Sunday in Lent In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Did the Catholic Church change the Ten Commandments? Jesus and Anger. Spiritual Manipulation. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030324-YearB.cfm Join Keith's Locals community to int…
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This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 2nd Sunday in Lent In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: When God asks the Impossible Why You Can Trust God Taking Jesus for Granted. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022524.cfm Join Keith's Locals community to interact and get exclusive…
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This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 1st Sunday in Lent In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Starting Lent Right The Purpose of Lent The Three Pillars of Lent The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021824.cfm Join Keith's locals community to interact and get exclusive content. h…
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6th Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 11, 2024
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This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: How Sin is Like a Disease Can the things we do every day give God Glory? Jesus isn't afraid to come into our brokenness The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021124.cfm Join K…
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5th Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 4, 2024
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This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Stop asking "why" questions. Are we asking God for a tip? Staying connected to God when life gets crazy. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020424.cfm Join Keith's locals c…
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Episode 108 - Answering Orthodoxy with Michael Lofton
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Keith is joined by @catholiccom contributor and host of @ReasonandTheology Michael Lofton to discuss his latest book called Answering Orthodoxy: A Catholic Response to Attacks From the East. https://shop.catholic.com/answering-orthodoxy-a-catholic-response-to-attacks-from-the-east/ To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.co…
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4th Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 28, 2024
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This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: The new Moses If you are single, don't waste it! Telling the world to "Shut up!" The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012824.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: …
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Young Leader Series #5: Joe Hopkins
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Today’s episode features Joe Hopkins, the Director of Adult Formation for Mission in the Diocese of Nottingham, England. Joe spent two years in university ministry, then eight years as a high school chaplain before taking on his current position, which includes the Christus Vivat young adult ministry among many other responsibilities. We discuss th…
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3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 21, 2024
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This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: What God wants us to do when He calls. How to think about your life. Following Jesus into what?By Keith Nester
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2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 14, 2024
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11This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: How to hear God's voice Why what we do, God does How to respond when God calls The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011424.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: …
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The Epiphany of the Lord - January 7, 2024
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This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the Epiphany of the Lord. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Seeking God for God. Following when you can't see the end. Being a "star" to guide others to Jesus. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010724.cfm To support the channel and Keith'…
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Episode 107 - Keith Interviews the Catholic Talk Show Guys
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"The Catholic Talk Show" is one of the most-watched Catholic YouTube channels out there. Keith has appeared on this channel 3 times, but today, the tables are turned as Keith interviews Ryan Sheel, Ryan Dellacrosse, and Fr. Rich Pagano about the origins of "The Catholic Talk Show" and what makes them the way they are. Subscribe to "The Catholic Tal…
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Feast of the Holy Family - December 31, 2023
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11This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 4th Sunday in Advent. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: The standard for our families Creating a culture of holiness in your family Living into our God-given roles. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/123123.cfm To support the channel…
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Young Leader Series #4: Robert Wines
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Today’s episode features Robert Wines, leader of The Ark young adult group at St. Ann parish in Washington, DC. He’s been running it for nearly two years while maintaining a full-time 9-5 Job. After college and a year of service with the Saint John Society, Robert and a close friend wanted to get into young adult ministry in a big way. We discuss t…
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This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 4th Sunday in Advent. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Building a house for God. God's house for you. How Imitating Mary helps us prepare for Jesus. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122423.cfm To support the channel and Keith's mini…
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3rd Sunday in Advent 2023 - December 17, 2023
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This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 3rd Sunday in Advent. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: God's plan for the Messiah. Understanding what real freedom is The command to rejoice. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121723.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: h…
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Jose Pulido: Ultra Difficult Evangelization
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Today’s episode features Jose Pulido, professional evangelization coach and founder of At The Service. He has coached at universities, Fortune 500 companies, and non-profits. He received an MBA from Yale University and spent over a decade practicing what he calls “ultra-difficult evangelization”. We discuss how Jose effectively invented a new niche…
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2nd Sunday Advent 2023 - December 10, 2023
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This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 2nd Sunday in Advent. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Comfort vs. Condemnation How to prepare people for Jesus How to have zealousness and peace The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121023.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministr…
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The Shroud of Turin is one of the most incredible things on the planet, but so many people don't know something so interesting about the image. After studying the Shroud for more than 40 years, Dr. Gilbert Lavoie has authored a new book called The Shroud of Jesus. Join Keith for this fascinating conversation. Link for Purchase: https://sophiainstit…
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1st Sunday Advent 2023 - December 3, 2023
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This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 1st Sunday in Advent. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: What we must get right. Preparing for God's coming. How to watch for Jesus. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120323.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.…
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The Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 2023 - November 26, 2023 Readings
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11This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: God shepherds His people Himself and through the Church. The ultimate enemy is destroyed. We can all do this! The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/11262…
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Young Leader Series #3: Kenn Demoll
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Today’s episode features Kenn Demoll, the director of the Youth and Young Adult ministry at St. John Catholic Church in Westminster, Maryland. He is a convert to the faith, and was called to ministry after college while thinking about becoming a police officer. We discuss the challenge of “restarting” a young adult ministry, drawing in and retainin…
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Episode 105 - Dangers of the Occult with Charles Fraune
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In this episode of Catholic Feedback, Charles Fraune joins Keith to discuss the dangers of the occult and how Catholics can be lured in. Check out Charles' links: https://slayingdragonspress.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSlayingDragonsApostolate-CharlesDFraune https://twitter.com/CharlesDFraune https://www.facebook.com/charles.fraune/ https://w…
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33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 19, 2023
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This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: What a Godly wife looks like. Doing the best with what we have. How to get more from God. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111923.cfm To support the channel and Keith's …
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32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 12, 2023
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This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: What wisdom really means Will there be a rapture? Welcoming Jesus into your house The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/reading... Keith's video on the Rapture: https://www.youtube.co…
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Marc Lozano: The Christian Case Against the Stock Market
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Today’s episode features Marc Lozano, who is currently working on a book tentatively entitled, “The Christian Case Against the Stock Market.” A convert from evangelistic atheism, Marc runs the website Christ Centered Capital dot com, and has spent years giving investment advice based on Biblical Principles, and he believes with strong moral convict…
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31st Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 5, 2023
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This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: What happens when our walk doesn't match our talk? Building God's Kingdom, not yours. Sharing your faith in a way that is helpful The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110523…
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