Catholic Bible Study

As the final week before his Passion begins, Jesus has stern warnings for those who would oppose God by rejecting his beloved Son. Will we also reject his words, or will we heed the call to be faithful by rendering unto God the things that are God's?

Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2025

As Jesus makes his way to Jerusalem, three times he predicts his approaching Passion. In response to the disciples' rejection of his words, Jesus works to heal their understanding both of his kingship and of the true nature of Christian discipleship.

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025

The mystery of the bread, the Eucharistic Presence of God, begins to be revealed in the miraculous multiplication of the loaves and fishes. Jesus reveals himself as the divine giver of a new manna. Yet, as Isaiah foretold, the disciples struggle to understand the significance of his deeds.

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2025

In the midst of a great storm the disciples cry out in fear. Jesus's words to his frightened disciples are also a challenge to us. In the storms of our life, will we focus on the wind and waves and give in to fear, or will we keep our eyes firmly fixed on Christ in faith?

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

The voice of the Lord calls the cosmos into existence and shakes all creation with its power. Jesus, the Incarnate Word of God, speaks with the same power and authority. But we must have ears to hear if his word is to bear fruit in our lives.

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

Jesus's appointing of the Twelve Apostles and his many mighty signs show him as the mighty savior who rescues us from the snares of the devil and from sin, saving us from oppression and for the intimate relationship of discipleship.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

When Jesus says to the paralytic, "Your sins are forgiven," the scribes and Pharisees are taken aback and question, "Who can forgive sins but God alone?" Who is this Jesus who has come to earth with heavenly authority, not just to heal temporal ills but for much more. As his mission unfolds, opposition mounts and the scribes and Pharisees attempt to sow discord between Jesus and his disciples.

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

Following his baptism in the Jordan River and temptation in the wilderness, Jesus returns to Galilee where he invites the first disciples to follow behind him, and begins the work of regathering the scattered people of God.

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2025

The opening lines of Mark's Gospel proclaim that Jesus is, without a doubt, the Son of God. He is the one for whom the way is being prepared. As Jesus sets out on that way, fulfilling the Old Testament _prophecies and prefigurements, Mark shows the Son doing precisely the work of the Father.

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

Just who is St. Mark, the author of this short but action-packed Gospel? Using outside sources, other books of the Bible, and the Gospel itself, Dr. Gray takes a closeup look at St. Mark, and his connection with St. Peter and the Christians of Rome.

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

Have you ever wanted to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Dr. Ben Akers and professors from the Augustine Institute Graduate School as they walk through these Biblical mysteries and seek to grow in understanding and love for Christ through them.

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

Have you ever wanted to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Dr. Ben Akers and professors from the Augustine Institute Graduate School as they walk through these Biblical mysteries and seek to grow in understanding and love for Christ through them.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

Have you ever wanted to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Dr. Ben Akers and professors from the Augustine Institute Graduate School as they walk through these Biblical mysteries and seek to grow in understanding and love for Christ through them.

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025

Have you ever wanted to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Dr. Ben Akers and professors from the Augustine Institute Graduate School as they walk through these Biblical mysteries and seek to grow in understanding and love for Christ through them.

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

Have you ever wanted to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Dr. Ben Akers and professors from the Augustine Institute Graduate School as they walk through these Biblical mysteries and seek to grow in understanding and love for Christ through them.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

Have you ever wanted to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Dr. Ben Akers and professors from the Augustine Institute Graduate School as they walk through these Biblical mysteries and seek to grow in understanding and love for Christ through them.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

Have you ever wanted to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Dr. Ben Akers and professors from the Augustine Institute Graduate School as they walk through these Biblical mysteries and seek to grow in understanding and love for Christ through them.

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

Have you ever wanted to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Dr. Ben Akers and professors from the Augustine Institute Graduate School as they walk through these Biblical mysteries and seek to grow in understanding and love for Christ through them.

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

Have you ever wanted to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Dr. Ben Akers and professors from the Augustine Institute Graduate School as they walk through these Biblical mysteries and seek to grow in understanding and love for Christ through them.

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

Have you ever wanted to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Dr. Ben Akers and professors from the Augustine Institute Graduate School as they walk through these Biblical mysteries and seek to grow in understanding and love for Christ through them.

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

Do you desire to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Mark Giszczak as they explore these biblical mysteries and seek to grow in love for Christ through them. This episode on the Institution of the Holy Eucharist is the fifth episode of a five-part series on the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary.

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

Have you ever wanted to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as they walk through these Biblical mysteries and seek to grow in understanding and love for Christ through them. This episode on the Transfiguration is the fourth episode of a five part series on the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary.

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

Do you desire to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. James Prothro as they walk through these biblical mysteries and seek to grow in love for Christ through them. This episode on the Proclamation of the Kingdom of God is the third episode of a five-part series on the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary.

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

Do you desire to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. John Sehorn as they walk through these biblical mysteries and seek to grow in love for Christ through them. This episode on the Wedding at Cana is the second episode of a five-part series on the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary.

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

Do you desire to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Taylor Kemp and Dr. Michael Barber as they walk through these biblical mysteries and seek to grow in love for Christ through them. This episode on the Baptism of Jesus is the first episode of a five-part series on the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary.

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025

Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. James Prothro, Scripture scholars at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, dive into a powerful New Testament text: the Letter to the Philippians.

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025

Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. James Prothro, Scripture scholars at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, dive into a powerful New Testament text: the Letter to the Philippians.

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2025

Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. James Prothro, Scripture scholars at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, dive into a powerful New Testament text: the Letter to the Philippians.

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2025

Panel Discussion: Questions & Answers

Transcribed - Published: 24 December 2024

A Parable for Advent: Waiting as Wheat among the Weeds by Dr. James Prothro

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2024

The Birth of the Messiah: Mary and the Mystery of Christmas by Dr. Brant Pitre

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2024

Advent through the Centuries by Dr. Bronwen McShea

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2024

Christmas as “Christ’s Mass”:The Manger and the Eucharist

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2024

Guiding Star: The Role of Nature, Prophecy, and Reason in Seeking the Messiah by Dr. Tim Gray

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2024

Have you ever wanted to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Dr. Ben Akers and professors from the Augustine Institute Graduate School as they walk through these Biblical mysteries and seek to grow in understanding and love for Christ through them.

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2024

Have you ever wanted to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Dr. Ben Akers and professors from the Augustine Institute Graduate School as they walk through these Biblical mysteries and seek to grow in understanding and love for Christ through them.

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2024

Have you ever wanted to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Dr. Ben Akers and professors from the Augustine Institute Graduate School as they walk through these Biblical mysteries and seek to grow in understanding and love for Christ through them.

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2024

Have you ever wanted to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Dr. Ben Akers and professors from the Augustine Institute Graduate School as they walk through these Biblical mysteries and seek to grow in understanding and love for Christ through them.

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2024

Have you ever wanted to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Dr. Ben Akers and professors from the Augustine Institute Graduate School as they walk through these Biblical mysteries and seek to grow in understanding and love for Christ through them.

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2024

Dr. John Sehorn, Academic Dean of the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, sits down with Fr. Isaac Morales, OP, a Dominican friar of the Province of Saint Joseph and Associate Professor of Theology at Providence College, to discuss Fr. Isaac’s book The Bible and Baptism: The Fountain of Salvation (Baker Academic). This episode provides the laity and religious practical applications for daily life on how to draw strength from the gift of our baptism.

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2024

Dr. John Sehorn, Academic Dean of the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, sits down with Fr. Isaac Morales, OP, a Dominican friar of the Province of Saint Joseph and Associate Professor of Theology at Providence College, to discuss Fr. Isaac’s book The Bible and Baptism: The Fountain of Salvation (Baker Academic). This episode dives deeper into the death and new life in Jesus we enter through our baptism.

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2024

Dr. John Sehorn, Academic Dean of the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, sits down with Fr. Isaac Morales, OP, a Dominican friar of the Province of Saint Joseph and Associate Professor of Theology at Providence College, to discuss Fr. Isaac’s book The Bible and Baptism: The Fountain of Salvation (Baker Academic). This episode leans into what it means to be baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2024

Dr. John Sehorn, Academic Dean of the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, sits down with Fr. Isaac Morales, OP, a Dominican friar of the Province of Saint Joseph and Associate Professor of Theology at Providence College, to discuss Fr. Isaac’s book The Bible and Baptism: The Fountain of Salvation (Baker Academic). This episode highlights the significance of Jesus' baptism at the hands of his cousin, John the Baptist.

Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2024

Dr. John Sehorn, Academic Dean of the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, sits down with Fr. Isaac Morales, OP, a Dominican friar of the Province of Saint Joseph and Associate Professor of Theology at Providence College, to discuss Fr. Isaac’s book The Bible and Baptism: The Fountain of Salvation (Baker Academic). This episode recounts the relevance of the Old Testament to the Christian understanding of Baptism.

Transcribed - Published: 19 September 2024

Dr. John Sehorn, Academic Dean of the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, sits down with Fr. Isaac Morales, OP, a Dominican friar of the Province of Saint Joseph and Associate Professor of Theology at Providence College, to discuss Fr. Isaac’s book The Bible and Baptism: The Fountain of Salvation (Baker Academic). This episode dives into how Baptism is the fountain of salvation for the Christian.

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2024

Join us for an engaging Q&A session with esteemed scholars Dr. Giszczak and Dr. Michael Barber as they tackle a range of fascinating questions about the Bible. Our experts delve into essential books that every Catholic should know beyond the Gospels and New Testament letters, highlighting the foundational significance of Genesis and the Psalms. We also explore the remarkable discoveries of the Dead Sea Scrolls, their impact on biblical studies, and the significance of texts like the Book of Tobit. Additionally, we address what Simeon meant by saying Mary's heart would be pierced, the events during Jesus’s descent into hell, and the best ways to study the Bible. Whether you're a seasoned reader or new to Scripture, this episode offers rich insights and practical advice to deepen your understanding of the Bible.

Transcribed - Published: 5 September 2024

This episode addresses common misconceptions about the Beatitudes and provides practical insights on how to live them out in our daily lives. Whether you're facing challenges, seeking spiritual growth, or simply looking to deepen your faith, this episode offers valuable guidance and inspiration.

Transcribed - Published: 29 August 2024

In this enlightening episode, Dr. Mark Giszczak, Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute, shares his profound insights on the quest for wisdom as depicted in the Bible. Dr. Giszczak explores the intricate connections between wisdom and kingship, highlighting how the desire for wisdom leads to a kingdom, drawing from his expertise in Old Testament wisdom literature. Using the Wisdom of Solomon as a focal point, he explains the significance of wisdom in both ancient and contemporary contexts, illustrating how wisdom is the ultimate intellectual virtue that guides us toward true power and glory. Join us to understand how seeking wisdom aligns us with Christ, enabling us to share in His reign and divine authority.

Transcribed - Published: 22 August 2024

In this episode, we explore the often misunderstood Book of Revelation, revealing its message of hope and consolation during times of persecution and suffering. Drawing insights from the commentary of German New Testament scholar and Bishop Edward Schick, we uncover a Catholic perspective that provides powerful insights into the present state of the church and the world.

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2024

Join Dr. Brandt Pitre as he presents insights from his latest book, Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary, focusing on the unique typology of Mary as the new Rachel. In light of the turmoil in today's world, Dr. Pitre explores the profound connections between Mary and Rachel, revealing Mary's role as the mother of the new Israel. Discover how understanding the Jewish roots of Mary enriches our perception of her identity and mission, as Dr. Pitre delves into scriptural parallels and ancient traditions that highlight Mary's intercessory power and maternal care.

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2024