Father Simon Says

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Father Simon Says™ is your daily bible study hosted by Father Richard Simon, who jokingly refers to himself as Reverend Know-it-All.

  1. 1D AGO

    Death Penalty - Father Simon Says - February 13, 2026

    (5:44) Bible Study: 1 Kings 11:29-32; 12:19 Trust in God not in politics Mark 7:31-37 Father explains the geography of the Holy Land (21:59) Break 1 (23:47) Letters: Is the death penalty moral? Can you go to a Mass that is not your language and fulfil your Sunday obligation? Father answers these and other questions. send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (39:52) Break 2 (40:28)Word of the Day Groaned (41:29) Phones: Tony - Why did Jesus have to go to hell for three days before he rose again. Mark - I disagree with your points on the death Penalty. Judy - which is the earliest translation of the prayer: 'debts or trespasses'? Mark - After the Kyrie some people do the sign of the cross why is that?

    51 min

  2. 2D AGO

    How you Finish Matters - Father Simon Says - February 12, 2026

    (3:15) Bible Study: 1 Kings 11:4-13 What happened to Salomon that made him go bad? Mark 7:24-30 The true nature of this stories conversation. (20:09) Break 1 (22:02) Letters: Should you hold hands during the Our Father? Father explains the prayer to St. Michael. Ho do you combat a habit of vice with a habit of virtue? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:51) Break 2 (34:41) Word of the Day Foot (37:46) Phones: April - Why would Jesus turn water into wine? It seems trivial. Joseph - You have been talking about David and Bathsheba and I heard recently that if a woman resisted the bible would usually note her purity. do you have a comment on this? Susan - It seems like demon possession is what we call epilepsy. is this right? could you be more clear about what these possessions look like? Maria - could my un religious relative fit the description of the dogs with the crumbs? Pat - Can someone who is about die and refuses lasts rite still go to heaven?

    51 min

  3. 4D AGO

    Covenant vs Contract - Father Simon Says - February 10, 2026

    (4:57) Bible Study: 1 Kings 8:22-23, 27-30 What is the difference between a covenant and a contract? Mark 7:1-13 Who were the Pharisees (24:54) Break 1 (26:44) Letters: What does it mean to be justified by Faith? Father answers this and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:48) Break 2 (38:26) Word of the Day Corban (43:41) Phones: Myla - Why should I become Catholic? my husband is in OCIA.

    51 min

  4. 5D AGO

    Saying of Jesus Explained - Father Simon Says - February 9, 2026

    (5:48) Bible Study: 1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13 The Cloud of the Lord. What is it and were did it go? (22:46) Break 1 (25:58) Letters: What is the hill of Calvary? Do other religions beside Catholics do anointing of the Sick? How does ritual uncleanness work? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:46) Break 2 (37:58) Word of the Day Salt (42:01) Phones: April - How do I stay faithful when God has crated so Diane - Is it ok to choose an Old Testament name for a confirmation saint? was Job even a real person? Janene - In john it says to not deal with people who are not of faith lest you be guilty of their sin. it makes me wondering if we should be flexible?

    51 min

  5. FEB 5

    Liberation Theology - Father Simon Says - February 5, 2026

    (1:55) Bible Study: 1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12 How has David grown through his life recorded in the Bible? Mark 6:7-13 Do the Gospels contradict itself? (19:10) Letters: What is liberation theology? Where does the flight to Egypt play into the Gospel stories? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (27:00) Break 1 (32:35) Word of the Day 12 (40:27) Phones: Ella - My eldest daughter in 6th grade and she has a school dance on Ash Wednesday. Should we let her go? Joyce - I work for a flower delivery company. As a non-Catholic Christian what should I pay attention to when I bring flowers for a catholic funeral. (47:36) Sing along with Fr. Simon

    54 min

  6. FEB 4

    Brothers and Sister of Christ What everyone Misses - Father Simon Says - February 4, 2026

    (1:45) Bible Study: 2 Samuel 24:2, 9-17 We are tested not so He knows what’s in our heart but that WE know what is in our heart. (19:13) Letters: Was Mary an only child? Are sins not fully forgiven according to the Gospel of Matthew? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (26:57) Break 1 (38:25) Word of the Day Brothers and Sister (42:21) Phones: Angie - I have a brother-in-law who have gone from catholic to orthodox Judaism Kevin - I tried to get confession on Sunday but the priest couldn’t do it. am I still forgiven because I intended to go?

    54 min

  7. FEB 3

    Little Girl Arise - Father Simon Says - February 3, 2026

    (2:46) Bible Study: 2 Samuel 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30–19:3 David was capable of real repentance are you capable of real repentance? Mark 5:21-43 What is the importance of the synagogue? (20:58) Letters: Can you pray directly from God to remove mortal sin? What is the difference between the man in Luke 12 who was maximizing his saving and us trying to save for retirement? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (27:01) Break 1 (39:10) Word of the Day Little Girl Arise (40:28) Phones: Cynthia - Can you give me the timeline of the presentation and the flight to Egypt.

    54 min

  8. FEB 2

    The Candlemas & Ground Hog Day Connection - Father Simon Says - February 2, 2026

    (1:48) Bible Study:  Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 (6:56) Why is today a day special to St Joseph? (13:53) Ground Hog Day and Candlemas connection?   Letters: Why was Jesus chastised for our sins? What is the Traditional Latin Mas and the Mass that is in English? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com   (24:00) Break 1 (25:16) Word of the Day - "Blessed:   Phones: (35:34) Joseph - Could you explain Chakras and what is wrong with them?  (40:20) Regina - are the first and last Beatitude are in the present tense and the rest are in the future? (44:25) Fr. Simon sings and plays the song "Ground Hog"

    51 min
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Father Simon Says™ is your daily bible study hosted by Father Richard Simon, who jokingly refers to himself as Reverend Know-it-All.

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    Relevant Radio
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
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