God Wants To Talk To You
A 15 Minute Bible talk that will discuss one chapter of the Bible each episode. Hosted by a layman (regular guy) that wants to share his love of God by encouraging people to read the Bible and talk to God. Hosted by Michael a former Radio and Podcast Host that promises you a non intimidating journey in to getting to know the Bible with him.
God Wants To Talk To You "Stigmata"
Today we read from Galations 6 about St. Paul bearing the wounds of Cross on his body. This is also known as the Stigmata. Then we go over other famously known cases of people who had the stigmata all the way up to St. Padre Pio who was still alive and bearing the stigmata in 1968.
God Wants To Talk To You "Sirac vs 27 & 28
Today we read from a Book not found in many Non Catholic or Orthodox Bibles. It is the Book of Sirach or the Wisdom of Been Sira. It is wise things about forgiving others, watching our tongues, and other things we probably want to do or think we are doing....... and we probably are not. At least Not as well as we need to be doing them
God Wants To Talk to You " Isiah 61 and Luke 4- Why they go together"
Today we read from Isaiah 61 and Luke Chapter 4 and talk about how the prediction of the Prophet Isaiah in his writings was about Jesus and how at the start of Jesus Ministry while reading scripture in his Hometown Synagogue he reads that scripture then tells them it has been fulfilled in him. Thus admitting to his home town, he was the Messiah. Right after they took him out of town and tried to toss him off a cliff but that is how it happened.
God Wants To Talk To You "James Chapter 2"
Today we read from James Chapter 2 about Faith and Deeds. Is what James is saying contrary to What St. Paul teaches us about Faith Alone? How can these two early church leaders say somethings very different and both are in the Bible? We also tackle the Christian Controversy about James being the brother of Jesus. It is written in the Bible that he is Jesus's brother. We will explain how they may not be the actual case. We also read from James Chapter 3 about controlling our tiny tongues.
God Wants To Talk To You "Sin Faith Duty and Humility"
Today we read from Luke 17 and talk about Forgiving others, asking for more faith, what to do with the faith that we have and our duty as Lowly Servants. We also have a prayer of humility.
God Wants To Talk To You "Believe the Miracles"
Today we read the very end of the Gospel of Mark Chapter 16 and talk about all the Miracles that were being done in the world by the Disciples of Christ after he had ascended in to Heaven. Then we talk about the Rich Man and Lazarus where the Rich Man begged Abraham to Let Lazarus go and warn his family to change their ways. Then we talk about some Scientifically proven modern miracles that have occurred since 2000.
God Wants To Talk To You "Psalm 91"
In the crazy world we live in it can be frightening. especially if you watch the news. Psalm 91 is a great reminder that God Will look out for the Faithful who believe in his name.
God Wants To Talk To You " The Suffering Servant from Isaiah 50"
Today we read from Isaiah 50 and talk about the controversy of Isaiah writing about things that were 150 years after his life. Jewish People believe he is writing about the nation as a whole and Christians believe his telling of the Suffering Servant was Isaiah writing about the sufferings of Jesus.
God Wants To Talk To You " The Romans were just like US"
Today we read from the Book of Romans Chapters 1 & 2. We quickly learn the Romans were just like us. Paul warns them about their impending doom at their own doings and to get away from the evil ways.
God Wants To Talk To You "Isaiah 56"
Today we read from Isaiah 56 and talk about how the Prophet Isaiah was letting EVERYONE know that ALL people belong to God's Kingdom. This nearly 2,800 year old scripture shows how many Christian Pastors and Influencers are blind just like the Jewish leaders that Isaiah warned us about.
God Wants To Talk To You " Jesus Lost at the Temple"
Today we cover a few News Stories with religious implications from the USA this week and then we read from Luke Chapter 2 about the boy Jesus being left behind at the Temple.
God Wants To Talk To You Elijah & Elisha
Today we give a rough recap of 1 King and 2 Kings about The Great Prophets Elijah and Elisha. They did overlap and many people often confuse them. So we break down their stories today.
God Wants To Talk To You " Stretch Show Sign Off"
A Couple of weeks ago Michael ended his other Podcast "The Stretch Show". It had ran in some form for 19 years. Be fore that much of the audience had been with him since 2000 when he was on the Radio in Los Angeles, Bakersfield, and Denver. After discovering that God really did want to talk to him he decided to end his double life and only do the God Wants To Talk To You Podcast moving forward. That old Podcast has been turned off after THOUSANDS of Episodes and this is the last one that will live on here on...
God Wants To Talk To You "The Unmerciful Servant"
Today we read from Matthew Chapter 18 about the parable of the Unmerciful Servant. Then we hear an amazing story of a Young Girl in Italy who had a larger capacity than normal to forgive. Making her a great example for us all.
God Wants To Talk To You " How Do We Get To Heaven?"
Today we read from Matthew Chapter 19 about the Rich Man and the Kingdom of Heaven. It reminds us that Only the Grace of God, gets us to heaven.
God Wants To Talk To You " Guardian Angels"
Today we talk about Guardian Angels and go over some of the scripture that supports the belief that we all have one! We also talk about what many Saints and early Church Fathers wrote and said on the subject.
God Wants To Talk To You "Pick Up Your Cross and Follow Me"
Today Michael reads from The Gospel of Matthew, Mark and Luke. It's all their accounts of Jesus telling a group of people why they should pick up their cross and follow him. Michael explains his story of doing this and and asks you to reflect on these readings and see if you are also picking up your cross and following him.
God Wants To Talk To You " Last Seven phrases of Jesus"
After listening to the Venerable Bishop Fulton Sheen Old Shows, Michael was inspired to cover the topic he did a sermon on every Good Friday for 58 years. Not the same stuff, just inspired by Fulton Sheen to do the same Topic.
God Wants To Talk To You "Wheat and Weeds"
Today we read from Matthew Chapter 13 and the Parable of the man who sows seeds in the field and at night an enemy comes and puts weeds in with the wheat. After Jesus told this parable his disciples asked him to explain it and he did. ( also in Matthew Chapter 13.
God Wants To Talk To You "Brining Glory To God Through Mens Evil Acts"
Today we are talking about the Story of Joseph the beloved son of Jacob who saved Egypt and Israel after being completely betrayed by his own brothers.
God Wants To Talk To You " I once was Blind but now I see"
Today we read from John Chapter 9 about the blind man who received his sight back from Jesus but was thrown out of the synagogue for telling the truth about it.
God Wants To Talk To You ( Intercession)
Today we read from John Chapter 2 about the Wedding at Cana and talk about all the things that story points to as it is registered as the first miracle preformed by Jesus that kicked off his ministry. We also discuss if it is proof of the intercession of Mary to Jesus when we are praying and give the flip side of that coin that some Christians believe.
God Wants To Talk To You " Faith of the Centurian"
Today we read from the Gospel of John and Luke about Roman Centurion Soldiers who had great faith in Jesus. One goes on to become a Catholic Saint and his story is NOT in the Bible but I will tell it you from historical Context and things written in the time.
God Wants To Talk To You " Jesus Heals Demon Possessed Men"
Today we read from Matthew Chapter 8 about Jesus healing two men possessed by demons that had been terrorizing a town and the response he gets from the town locals after doing that. Makes us reflect on are we willing to give up everything to follow him?
God Wants To Talk To You "How to Pray"
Today we read Scripture from all over the new and old Testaments about praying. When to pray , how to pray, how often to pray, what to pray about, To repeat prayers and more. All the answers are in the Bible we just need to read it.
God Wants To Talk to You "Gratitude"
Today we read from St. Pauls letter to the Philippians Chapter 1 Where he talks about being thankful for his fellow Christians in the Church. We also read about Paul's instruction to have Gratitude and always rejoice in the Lord even in our difficult times. Then we close with a great writing from St. Francis about being grateful for everything God has created.
God Wants To Talk To You "Romans 10"
Today we read from Romans Chapter 10 and give you context of the time it was written and what was going on in Rome with the early Christians who were a mix of Jews and Gentiles and had some cultural differences that Paul was trying to get rid of so they could all except their Salvation was in Faith In Christ.
God Wants To Talk To You "Defend the Faith"
Today Michael is angry at the self described Christian Group that put up Billboards that say Jesus is not God and he did not exist in heaven before he was born. Using Biblical references and the words of Jesus himself in the Gospels, Michael is able to show you how wrong they are on all accounts. Which brings up having to arm yourself with enough Biblical knowledge to defend our faith when attacked by Non Believers and believers of false doctrine.
God Wants To Talk To You "The Harvest is Plentiful"
Today we read from Matthew Chapters 9 & 10 The Harvest is Plentiful but the workers are few. Also we talk about the profession of the 12 disciples before they were called by Jesus. How can we help Jesus with the Harvest?
God Wants To Talk To You (John Chapter 3)
Today we read and talk about John Chapter 3 , How Jesus is to be lifted up like the Bronze Serpeant was with Moses in order for us to be saved. We talk about a Jewish leader who was very interested in learning from Jesus but not willing to make the full leap of faith on him. How God loves us so much he sent his only son so that we may have eternal life. Why do people love the darkness and stay away from the light? Jesus is the light and the way to our salvation.
God Wants To Talk To You " Feast of Corpus Cristi"
Today Michael tells us of the Origins of The Feast of Corpus Cristi and then reads from the Book of John about how Jesus told the people about the Holy Eucharist and how it initially went over like a ton of bricks.
God Wants To Talk To You " He Gave Up His Spirit"
Today we read from The Gospel of John about Jesus voluntarily laying down his life for our sins and for the Will of the father. Then we look at the moment he died. He proclaimed it is finished then Gave up his spirit. Did he die by succumbing to his injuries? Or did he finish his work here and on his terms separate his soul from his human body?
God Wants To Talk To You "John Chapter 8"
Today We read all of John Chapter 8 and listen to Jesus explaining to the Jewish leaders who he is, who sent him. W also explain some of the Old Testament references he makes and the timeline of some of the things he talks about.
God Wants To Talk To You " What was Jesus writing on the Ground?"
Today we read from John Chapter 8 when Jesus was in the temple and the pharisees brought in a woman guilty of adultery to ask Jesus if they should stone her. Instead he was ignoring them initially and writing on the ground. What was he writing ? We have some insight to what it may have been and it was not Good for the woman saccusers.
God Wants To Talk To You " Pentecost and Shavout"
Today we read from the Book of Acts about The Pentecost and the beginning of the Church. Why is it called Pentecost? As all things with Jesus and God it has a LOT of Old Testament, Old Covenant meaning behind it.
God Wants To Talk To You " The Rosary-Prayer Meditation or Mary Worship?"
Today We break down all the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary and why praying the Rosary is like a mini Bible Study. We also talk about all the Protestants and Non Catholics that prayed the Rosary and once again why we Venerate Mary and Do Not Worship Her.
God Wants To Talk To You " All Authority on Earth and in Heaven"
Today we read the last verses of The Gospel of Mark about the Authority given to Jesus on Earth and in Heaven. We compare it with the Authority that Satan Claims to have over earth and how he tried to temp Jesus with it. Then we talk about the way Satan got his temporary authority and how Jesus earned his thru obedience to the Father.
God Wants To Talk To You " The Ascension"
Today we read from Acts Chapter 1 and Luke Chapter 24 about the ascension of Jesus in to Heaven to sit at the right hand of the father. We also run down the timeline from The Last Super all the way to Pentecost which is coming up next weekend.
God Wants To Talk To You " Lukewarm Faith"
Today we read from the book of Revelation Chapter 3 about the letter Jesus instructs John to write a letter to the Church in Laodicea. This seems like it could be any church in the world today?
God Wants To Talk To You " Pray for Protection
After a scary personal encounter today Michael is giving thanks and urging everyone to pray for protection. We read from Psalm 91 and incredibly uplifting prayer of Protection, and 1st Thessalonians chapter 5 about what St. Paul wrote encouraging the New Believers to pray constantly and to give thanks.
