The Faith Explained with Cale Clarke - Learning the Catholic Faith

The first glorious mystery. Cale looks at 5 facts that have to be accounted for regarding the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

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What did crucifixion look like in the ancient world? Did Jesus die on the cross? Cale examines multiple historical sources outside the Bible that mention the death of Jesus on the cross. What does Christ’s death on the cross mean for us? Why did God suffer and die in the person of Jesus Christ?

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What was the shape of the cross on which Jesus was crucified? Was it a “T” or “X” shaped cross? What is the “Alexamenos graffito”? Who is Simon of Cyrene, and why did he get selected to carry the cross of Jesus?

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What did a Roman flogging look like? Why was Jesus handed over in the first place? Who was really at the praetorium when Jesus was before Pilate? Cale continues to look at the biblical roots of the rosary by looking at two of the ‘sorrowful mysteries’ – the scourging at the pillar and the crowning of thorns.

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Sometimes great sinners can become great saints. Shepherd, warrior, king, and ultimately a “man after God’s own heart”: it’s the life of King David.

Cale looks at Genesis 41. Pharaoh has dreams that no magicians can interpret. Then he is introduced to Joseph. What ensues is beyond anything he could have imagined.

Cale looks at Genesis 40. God has given Joseph the ability to interpret dreams. He puts it to use when in prison, he meets two prisoners who have troubling dreams about their role in the court of Pharaoh.

Cale examines Genesis 39, in which we see Joseph put in charge of an Egyptian official’s house. But Potiphar’s wife makes an advance on Joseph. What is his response? Joseph faces slavery, is tempted with infidelity, and faces imprisonment. Yet he never lost hope that God had a plan for him.

Cale looks at Genesis 38 and the story of Judah and Tamar. What’s going on in this sordid tale?

What is “Onanism”? Cale examines Genesis 38, where we find the sordid tale of Judah and Tamar. Why is contraception wrong?

Joseph’s brothers conspired to kill him after tensions mounted in light of Joseph’s dreams and the favor given him by their father, Jacob.

Cale first talks about how those who are not part of Israel are still important to God.  Cale introduces us to Joseph and discusses why his brothers didn’t like him and were jealous of him. Cale then explains Joseph’s first dream.

Cale begins with a sneak preview of Jacob, Joseph & Reuben’s later relationships. He then talks about the sons of Jacob, completing the 12 tribes of Israel.  Cale analyzes the descendants of Esau, breaking down the meanings of their names and their significance. Cale ends by talking about marriage and the dangers of marrying someone with different religious views.

Cale discusses how Jacob becomes Israel and why it’s significant because God gives a blessing.  He compares Jacob’s name change to Abram’s name change, and also takes a look at the death of Rachel, who died while giving birth to Benjamin. Cale also discusses Rachel’s tomb, the death of Deborah (Rebekah’s nurse) and the significance of Bilhah.

Cale Clarke finishes up his analysis of Genesis 34 as he talks about Dinah’s brothers rescuing her while pillaging the city and the moral implications of that. He shares how God is the ultimate chessmaster and works through people’s sin.

Cale also discusses Jacob’s call from God to go to Bethel and the changes he had to make in his life.

Cale Clarke analyzes Genesis 34, focusing on Jacob, Dinah, and Shechem, and the treatment of women and marriage. In this chapter, Shechem acts toward Jacob’s daughter Dinah evilly, and Cale discusses the customs, rules, and laws of the time. It’s recommended that this podcast is for more mature listeners.

Cale Clarke analyzes Genesis 34, focusing on Jacob, Dinah, and Shechem, and the treatment of women and marriage. In this chapter, Shechem acts in an evil way toward Jacob’s daughter Dinah, and Cale talks about the customs, rules and law at the time. It's recommended that this podcast is for more mature listeners.

After years apart, Jacob and Esau meet. What is the result? A bloodbath? Or reconciliation? Cale looks at Genesis 33. Why does Jacob stop at Succoth?

Who is the mysterious figure that Jacob wrestles with? God? an angel? And why? Is there any significance to this wrestling match happening near a river? Cale examines Genesis 32 as Jacob prepares to meet his brother, Esau.

Why did Rachel take her dad’s household gods? What does the title of God “Fear of Isaac” mean? The angels of Good meet Jacob on his way back home. Cale looks at Genesis 31, as well as the beginning of Genesis 32.

Cale looks at Genesis 30. Jacob tries to leave Laban and return to his homeland, but this proves a difficult task. Rachel steals Laban’s “household gods”.

Cale looks at Genesis 30. Rachel has fertility struggles and there is an ensuing strife between Rachel and Leah. What is the significance of the mandrakes? Cale also looks at the meaning of the names of the sons of Jacob – the 12 Tribes of Israel.

It’s one of the greatest love stories in the Bible: the story of Jacob and Rachel. But Jacob, the deceiver, is deceived by Laban and marries Leah. Cale breaks down Genesis 29.

Cale examines Genesis 28, in which we see Jacob’s dream at Bethel. Jesus himself sheds further light on this event in the Gospel of John.

Cale looks at Genesis 26, 27. Does Isaac really not know that it was Jacob who was asking for the blessing? What is the difference between the birthright and this blessing from Isaac? Why does Rebekah put Jacob up to this?

Cale examines the famous story of Jacob convincing Esau to give him his birthright. Did God really “hate” Esau? What does this story mean for your life?

Cale looks at the similarities between Isaac and Jesus, as well as Rebekah and the Church. Should we be asking God for signs to know His will for our lives? Abraham dies, but his descendants grow and spread. Cale looks at the birth of Esau and Jacob.

Is asking God for a sign a good way to discern His will for your life? Cale looks at Genesis 24, the marriage of Isaac and Rebekah. What is holding you back from committing your life to Christ?

Cale looks at Genesis 23 and 24. Abraham purchases land and buries his wife, Sarah in the cave of the field of Machpelah in the land of Canaan. (cf. Gen 23:19). Abraham’s servant asks God for a sign as he looks for a wife for Isaac.

Cale looks at one of the most famous passages in all of Scripture. God tells Abraham to sacrifice his only son, Isaac. Why would God ask this? What is the real test God is asking of him? Is Mount Moriah near Jerusalem?

Abraham sends Hagar and Ishmael away, but God still provides for them. Do Ishmael and his descendants have anything to do with Islam? What is the significance of the covenant between Abraham and Abimelech? Abraham plants a tamarisk tree and puts down roots, but he is about to face his biggest test yet. Cale looks at Genesis 21, 22.

Have you struggled with infertility? You’re not alone. God has a plan for you. Cale looks at Genesis 21 and the birth of the promised son, Isaac. There appears some conflict, however. Ishmael plays with Isaac, but not in a nice way. Even though Ishmael is not the child of the promise, God still has a plan to bless Ishmael.

What is the Church’s teaching on homosexuality? Using both the Scriptures and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Cale explains why the Church teaches that homosexuality is wrong. Cale also looks at Genesis 20 where Abraham once again lies about Sarah being his wife – this time to King Abimelech. What is a prophet?

Cale looks at Genesis 18 and 19 as Abraham pleads with God about the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. What happened to Lot’s wife when she turned into a pillar of salt? Cale also looks at the geography of the region in which this event took place.

Are the three mysterious visitors in Genesis 18 a type of revelation of the Trinity? Who are they? God promises that Sarah will have a son. Her response? She laughs. Why?

Why did God choose the sign of circumcision for the covenant with Abraham? Who is the “angel of the LORD”? God changes Abram’s name to Abraham and Sarai’s name to Sarah.

Have you ever thought, “Why doesn’t God speak to me like He did to Abraham”? Cale addresses this, plus:

Melchizedek is a mysterious figure that appears in Genesis and elsewhere in Sacred Scripture. His name is also said during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Who is he, really? Cale discusses this and also the religion of Abram before he knew the Lord. What is a covenant?

Why did Abram and Lot part ways? Who is the mysterious figure named Melchizedek? Cale looks at Genesis 13 and 14.

Why did he go to Egypt? Why did he lie to Pharaoh about Sarai being his wife? Despite Abram’s decisions, God had a plan for him.