The Great Men of the Bible Series

Joe Stopulos
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Discover the timeless lessons of Scripture through the lives of the men who shaped salvation history. Great Men of the Bible explores faith, leadership, virtue, and the human journey toward God by diving deep into the stories of the Bible’s most remarkable figures. Hosted by Joe Stopulos, each episode brings Scripture to life through engaging conversation, practical insights, and reflections rooted in the Catholic tradition. Whether you’re new to the Bible or looking to deepen your understanding, this series will inspire you to grow closer to Christ and live your faith with courage and purpose.

  1. Episode 1

    Introduction to the Great Men of the Bible Series

    Explore the lives and faith of key men in Scripture. Understand the historical, cultural, and spiritual context of their stories. Learn practical lessons for living out your own faith. Discover how the Bible’s narrative comes alive through the perspectives of its central figures. Ideal for listeners seeking a deeper, more connected understanding of Scripture.   #GreatMenOfTheBible #BibleStories #FaithJourney #CatholicPodcast #ScriptureStudy #BiblicalHeroes #BibleInContext #SpiritualGrowth #FaithInAction #CatholicFaith Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website. If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here!   More from Iowa Catholic Radio: Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & Devotions The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here   Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. Episode 2

    Great Men of the Bible Overview - Jeff Cavins

    Introduction to the Great Men of the Bible series. Jeff Cavins explains the structure of the Bible and why understanding the narrative is crucial. Discussion of the fourteen narrative books that guide the overarching story. Tips for reading Scripture with context and clarity. How the Great Adventure Bible Timeline helps uncover the story of salvation history. Encouragement to live in the Bible, take notes, and approach Scripture with humility. Practical advice for connecting historical, prophetic, and narrative elements in daily Bible reading.   #JeffCavins #GreatMenOfTheBible #BibleStudy #CatholicPodcast #FaithJourney #ScriptureInContext #BibleTimeline #CatholicFaith #SpiritualGrowth #SalvationHistory Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website. If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here!   More from Iowa Catholic Radio: Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & Devotions The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here   Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. Episode 3

    Adam, the Fall, and the Foundations of Sin — with Katie Patrizio

    Guest: Katie Patrizio – Theologian and Scripture scholar with degrees from Franciscan University of Steubenville and John Paul the Great Catholic University. Topics covered: The creation and fall as historical and theological realities Understanding the “threefold temptation” — lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh, pride of life How Adam’s fall parallels Christ’s victory in the desert Cain and Abel: giving God our best and the danger of jealousy The enduring lessons of Genesis for modern discipleship Takeaway: The story of Adam isn’t ancient myth—it’s the mirror through which we see our own need for grace, virtue, and covenant with God. #GreatMenOfTheBible #CatholicPodcast #BibleStudy #Genesis #AdamAndEve #TheFall #CatholicFaith #Theology #ScriptureReflection #FaithFormation Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website. If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here!   More from Iowa Catholic Radio: Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & Devotions The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here   Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Episode 4

    Noah, Obedience, and the First Family Covenant — with Dr. Allen Hunt

    Guest: Dr. Allen Hunt Nationally known speaker Bestselling author of Confessions of a Mega-Church Pastor Master of Divinity from Emory University Doctorate in New Testament and Ancient Christian Origins from Yale University Topics Covered: Why God chose Noah and what it meant to be “blameless in his generation” Humanity’s corruption and God’s heartbreak prior to the flood Noah’s radical obedience, perseverance, and “audience of one” mindset What Noah teaches modern Christians about public witness The reality of Noah’s faults and why biblical heroes shouldn’t be idealized The covenant in Genesis 9 and the expansion from couple (Adam/Eve) to family The ark as a foreshadowing of baptism: death, rebirth, and new creation How the story reveals the recurring cycle of sin and salvation in Scripture Why the Old Testament is essential for understanding human nature Hope after judgment: why evil never has the last word Additional Resource Mentioned: Dr. Hunt’s book Dreams for Your Grandchild: The Hidden Power of a Catholic Grandparent — available via Dynamic Catholic and Amazon. #GreatMenOfTheBible #CatholicPodcast #BibleStudy #Noah #Genesis #OldTestament #Faithfulness #CatholicFaith #ScriptureStudy #SalvationHistory   Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website. If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here!   More from Iowa Catholic Radio: Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & Devotions The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here   Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Episode 5

    Abraham and the Birth of a Covenant — with Dr. Bud Marr

    Guest: Dr. Bud Marr — Director, National Institute for Newman Studies; theologian; former philosophy professor at Mercy College; co-host of The Uncommon Good. Abraham as the first major covenantal figure in salvation history The gap between Adam and Abraham: generations, wickedness, the Flood, and the Tower of Babel Why Abraham’s calling represents a decisive shift in God’s plan Abraham's immediate yes to God and what his trust teaches modern disciples The tension between Abraham’s faithfulness and his human failings Sarah, Hagar, and Ishmael — how God remains faithful even when humans falter God’s unconditional covenant in Genesis 15 and its theological meaning Abraham’s generosity and humility in his dealings with Lot The deep symbolic and prophetic layers of the Binding of Isaac (Genesis 22) Early Church connections: Melchizedek, sacrifice, covenant, and Christ How the Old and New Testament interlock through themes, language, and typology Recommended reading: The Lamb’s Supper by Scott Hahn Why studying Abraham opens the door to understanding the whole Bible   #GreatMenOfTheBible #CatholicPodcast #Abraham #Covenant #BibleStudy #SalvationHistory #FaithJourney #ScriptureReflection #CatholicFaith #OldTestament Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website. If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here!   More from Iowa Catholic Radio: Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & Devotions The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here   Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Episode 6

    Isaac: The Quiet Patriarch — with Dr. Matthew Umbarger

    Guest: Dr. Matthew Umbarger — professor of theology at Newman University, PhD in Hebrew Bible, former missionary in Israel. Dr. Umbarger discusses: His personal faith journey, mission work in Israel, and conversion to Catholicism Isaac as the hinge figure between Abraham and Jacob Jewish interpretations of the near-sacrifice on Mount Moriah (the Akedah) Parallels between Isaac’s willingness and Christ’s sacrifice Isaac’s contemplative nature and why he is more active spiritually than he may appear The repeated biblical pattern of the younger son rising above the older How covenant transforms enemies into brothers (Genesis 26 insight) Next Week: Part 2 continues with Dr. Umbarger exploring the life and lessons of Jacob. #GreatMenOfTheBible #CatholicPodcast #BibleStudy #Isaac #HebrewBible #CatholicFaith #OldTestament #ScriptureStudy #FaithFormation #SalvationHistory Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website. If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here!   More from Iowa Catholic Radio: Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & Devotions The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here   Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Episode 7

    Jacob: Birthright, Blessing, and Becoming Israel — with Dr. Matthew Umbarger

    Guest: Dr. Matthew Umbarger — Assistant Professor of Theology at Newman University; PhD in Hebrew Bible; former missionary in Israel; expert in Jewish origins of Christianity. Key Topics Covered: Jacob and Esau: What the birthright really meant in ancient Israel Why Esau “despised” his birthright and the spiritual implications Jacob’s deception and the cultural perspective of ancient audiences The blessing of Isaac: spiritual vs. material inheritance Jacob’s marriages, family drama, and the theme of delayed gratification How God uses Jacob’s hardships as a path to humility The wrestling match with God: symbolism, conversion, and Jacob’s new name, Israel The reunion with Esau and Jacob’s transformation into a man of deep humility Takeaway: Jacob’s story shows that God often works through flawed, impulsive, prideful people — and that true transformation comes through surrender, struggle, and humility. #GreatMenOfTheBible #Jacob #Esau #Genesis #CatholicPodcast #BibleStudy #SalvationHistory #HebrewBible #FaithFormation #CatholicTheology #SpiritualLife Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website. If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here!   More from Iowa Catholic Radio: Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & Devotions The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here   Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Episode 8

    Moses (Part 1): Called, Tested, and Sent — with Dr. Mark Giszczak

    In this episode, Joe Stopulos welcomes Dr. Mark Giszczak, professor at the Augustine Institute, scholar of Scripture, and author at CatholicBibleStudent.com. This conversation covers: What You’ll Learn The dramatic backdrop of Israel’s enslavement under a new Pharaoh Parallels between Moses and Noah in Scripture How Moses’ early life formed him: privilege, identity, and interior conflict Moses’ struggle at the burning bush—fear, excuses, reluctance The meaning of God’s name: “I AM WHO AM” Why God chooses reluctant leaders Biblical symbolism in Moses’ rescue from the Nile Moses as a model for modern men facing distraction, fear, and resistance Parallels between Israel’s slavery and our slavery to sin Why Sabbath rest is essential for spiritual freedom Connections to Exodus 90 and the battle against today’s “taskmasters” Guest Dr. Mark Giszczak PhD, Catholic University of America Professor of Sacred Scripture, Augustine Institute Contributor at CatholicBibleStudent.com Author, speaker, and biblical scholar Additional Notes This episode concludes Part 1 of our journey through Moses’ life. Part 2 continues next week as we explore the plagues, Passover, the Exodus, the Red Sea, and Moses as a shepherd of God’s people. #GreatMenOfTheBible #Moses #CatholicPodcast #ScriptureStudy #BiblicalManhood #Exodus #OldTestament #CatholicMen #Exodus90 #FaithFormation #CatholicLeadership #BibleStudy #Moses #BurningBush #BiblicalLeadership #CatholicMen #ScriptureReflection #Exodus #SpiritualFreedom #BreakTheChains #CatholicLife #BiblicalWisdom #KeepHolyTheSabbath #CatholicDiscipline #FaithAndWork #RestInGod #Exodus90 Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website. If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here!   More from Iowa Catholic Radio: Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & Devotions The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here   Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Discover the timeless lessons of Scripture through the lives of the men who shaped salvation history. Great Men of the Bible explores faith, leadership, virtue, and the human journey toward God by diving deep into the stories of the Bible’s most remarkable figures. Hosted by Joe Stopulos, each episode brings Scripture to life through engaging conversation, practical insights, and reflections rooted in the Catholic tradition. Whether you’re new to the Bible or looking to deepen your understanding, this series will inspire you to grow closer to Christ and live your faith with courage and purpose.

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