The Spirit & The Bride

Franciscan University of Steubenville
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In the third season of The Spirit & The Bride, Dr. Alan Schreck explores his popular and acclaimed Essential Catholic Catechism published by TAN Books.  Through this podcast series, Dr. Schreck will highlight the beauty and power of the Catholic Church's understanding of the Gospel of Jesus as faithfully preserved and proclaimed by the Church.  This life-giving truth will invite all to a deeper, richer, and livelier faith!

  1. 3d ago

    The Reason for Jesus' Death, and the Meaning of His Resurrection

    Dr. Alan Schreck begins by summarizing why it was necessary for Jesus to undergo his passion and death. He explains the meaning and centrality of "the Resurrection of Jesus...the crowning truth of our faith..." (Compendium, 126); "...the fulcrum on which all of Christian faith turns..." (Bishop Robert Barron, What Christians Believe, p.71).   Listen to more The Spirit and The Bride episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.

    25 min

  2. Jun 10

    How Jesus' Death Saves Us, His Burial, and "Descent into Hell"

    How does the death of one person more than 2,000 years ago atone for sins the whole human race and reconcile us with God? Dr. Alan Schreck explains four ways Catholic theology has sought to understand this mystery of Christ's saving work, as well as the burial of Jesus and what he accomplished when he "descended into hell."   Listen to more The Spirit and The Bride episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.

    24 min

  3. Jun 3

    The Paschal Mystery of Jesus: From Palm Sunday to the Garden of Gethsemane

    The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church states, “The Paschal Mystery of Jesus… stands at the center of the Christian faith because God’s saving plan was accomplished once for all by the redemptive death of his Son Jesus Christ” (112). Dr. Alan Schreck describes the first stages of this event, from the beginning of Holy Week to Jesus’ Agony in the Garden on Holy Thursday.   Listen to more The Spirit and The Bride episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.

    25 min

  4. May 27

    Jesus' Revelation of God and Call to Discipleship

    What does God “look like”? Jesus says simply: “Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father… I am in the Father and the Father is in me” (Jn. 14: 9–10). Jesus is one with the Father (Jn. 10:30), and he is also the way to the Father. That way is discipleship. Dr. Alan Schreck discusses what it means to be a disciple of Jesus: its necessity, its joy, and the sacrifice and suffering—the cross—it requires.   Listen to more The Spirit and The Bride episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.

    25 min

  5. May 20

    Jesus' Public Ministry Begins: The Kingdom of God Proclaimed

    Jesus' "hidden life" ends and his public ministry begins with his baptism in the Jordan River by John. Jesus' proclamation that "the kingdom (or reign) of God is at hand" is the key to his mission and ministry. But what is this kingdom, and how does Jesus bring it about?   Listen to more The Spirit and The Bride episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.

    25 min

  6. May 13

    What the Gospels Say About Jesus' Identity and His Infancy

    As author C. S. Lewis noted, Jesus as he’s revealed in the Gospels is either God, a lunatic, or a liar. Jesus differs from all other religious founders in that he is God Incarnate, revealing God as love and reconciling the human race with God by his passion and death. Dr. Alan Schreck talks about the Gospels’ narrative of Jesus’ life, starting with his infancy and “hidden life” in Nazareth.   Listen to more The Spirit and The Bride episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.

    25 min

  7. May 6

    Jesus as One Divine Person in Two Natures: His Knowledge, Will, and Sacred Heart

    The Council of Chalcedon clarified that Jesus was one person in two natures, divine and human. Dr. Alan Schreck explores this mystery and how it relates to Jesus’ knowledge and his will. He also reflects on Jesus’ Sacred Heart as a reflection and expression of God’s love.   Listen to more The Spirit and The Bride episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.

    24 min

  8. Apr 29

    The Mysteries of Christ's Life: The Incarnation

    Some recognize Jesus as a great teacher but don’t accept the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ mighty works or miracles. Dr. Alan Schreck explains how all the central Christian beliefs about Jesus are miraculous, and their purpose is to reveal God and bring about the redemption of the human race and communion with God. The first miracle or mystery of Christ’s life is the Incarnation—Jesus as one divine person in two natures: fully God and fully human.   Listen to more The Spirit and The Bride episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and Reason.

    25 min
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In the third season of The Spirit & The Bride, Dr. Alan Schreck explores his popular and acclaimed Essential Catholic Catechism published by TAN Books.  Through this podcast series, Dr. Schreck will highlight the beauty and power of the Catholic Church's understanding of the Gospel of Jesus as faithfully preserved and proclaimed by the Church.  This life-giving truth will invite all to a deeper, richer, and livelier faith!

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    Franciscan University of Steubenville
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    80
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