Faith & Family Radio With Steve Wood

FAMILY BIBLE STUDY SERIES ON THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW What does it mean to be a child of God? Steve’s in Matthew 17 this week and shares wisdom from Pope John Paul II and C.S. Lewis. Referenced in this episode: Matthew 17 2 Corinthians 3:18 CCC 1996 Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis 2 Corinthians 3 CCC 1998 2 Peter 1:4 Romans 12:2 You can download a copy of Pope John Paul II’s apostolic letter, Orientale Lumen for free on the Vatican website.

FAMILY BIBLE STUDY SERIES ON THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW "The papacy is necessary to withstand the spiritual onslaught before the second coming of Christ." Steve is still walking us through the gospel of Matthew. In today’s episode, we learn the truth & the power of Jesus building his Church on the rock of Peter. Referenced in this episode: Matthew 16 Deuteronomy 3 Genesis 6 Numbers 13 Revelation 20 1 Enoch 10

FAMILY BIBLE STUDY SERIES ON THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW There are five teaching sections in Matthew. Steve gives insight to the parable on treasure hidden in the field and the parable of the pearl of great price. Referenced in this episode: Matthew 13:44 Matthew 13:45 2 Corinthians 3 Romans 12:2 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 Colossians 2

FAMILY BIBLE STUDY SERIES ON THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW Today’s episode is very educational and Steve shares this insight to help with understanding the Bible. Referenced in this episode: Matthew 13:31-32 Ignatius Catholic Study Bible (New Testament) Daniel 4:10 Ezekiel 31

FAMILY BIBLE STUDY SERIES ON THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW Is the kingdom of heaven in heaven? Steve dives into more parables in Matthew 13 and gives a warning about counterfeit and phony Catholics. Steve mentions a lecture Pope Benedict gave long before he was a cardinal or pope. To read the full essay on this talk, click here. Other references in this episode: Matthew 13:18-23 Matthew 16:18-20 CCC 763 Matthew 13:47-50

FAMILY BIBLE STUDY SERIES ON THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW Lessons from Jesus and Steve about catechesis for our time.

FAMILY BIBLE STUDY SERIES ON THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW Moving into Matthew 12 today, Steve shares Jesus’ bold statement about plundering the strong man’s house. Scripture Steve uses in today’s episode: Matthew 12:29 Isaiah 9:2 Ephesians 6:12 Revelation 2 Thessalonians 2 Revelation 20

FAMILY BIBLE STUDY SERIES ON THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW Steve continues this episode on raising children to know God by asking 3 key questions from Matthew 11 What does it mean to learn things that are hidden from the wise & understanding? What does it mean that Jesus’ yoke is gentle, giving rest for your soul? What does it mean that a relationship with God and truly knowing God involved a light burden vs. a heavy burden? Scripture Steve uses in today’s episode: John 17 Matthew 11:25-29 Acts 15 1 John 4:19

FAMILY BIBLE STUDY SERIES ON THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW In our last episode, Steve reminded us that the key to a strong enduring faith is knowing who God is. In today’s episode, we’re back to our series on the Gospel of Matthew and Steve gives some tips for keeping kids in the faith. This show was prompted by a listener question. If you ever have further questions after an episode, please email us at askthehost@gmail.com for Steve to review. It could prompt a quick response or a whole new episode!

The key to a strong enduring faith is knowing who God is. Today’s episode begins with a personal story from Steve and how he discovered the holiness of God. It changed his life and he knows that it’s the secret to a lifelong relationship with the Father.

Steve has Elise Devine in the studio today to share about her experience and calling to be a NET Missionary. ----------------- To support Elise’s next mission: https://netusa.org/supportamissionary/ (select 'Elise Devine' in the list of missionaries on the donation form) To learn more about NET Ministries: https://netusa.org/ To schedule a NET retreat at your parish: https://netusa.org/schedule-a-retreat/

FAMILY BIBLE STUDY SERIES ON THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW Today’s episode is our last in a series of episodes we’ve been airing about the Father and fatherhood this June. Steve and longtime friend, Fr. Omar sit down to discuss the importance of a father and how God can, and often does, fulfill that role in our lives. 

Today’s episode is a re-airing of episode 329. This is part of our series of episodes we’ll be airing all about the Father and fathers this June.   Steve shares his Five F’s for healing some father wounds.

Today’s episode is a recording from part two of a talk Steve gave on fatherhood at a Catholic Men’s Conference. This is part of our series of episodes we’ll be airing all about the Father and fathers this June. To purchase Steve’s book Legacy: A Father’s Handbook for Raising Godly Children, click here.  

Today’s episode is a recording from a talk Steve gave on fatherhood at a Catholic Men’s Conference. This is part of our series of episodes we’ll be airing all about the Father and fathers this June. To purchase Steve’s book Legacy: A Father’s Handbook for Raising Godly Children, click here

Today’s episode is a re-air of an interview with Peter Herbeck in 2018. This is the first in a series of episodes we’ll be airing all about the Father and fathers. Every person active in apostolic ministry has a story to tell. Peter Herbeck of Renewal Minstries shares his journey of how he came to know God. Click here to learn more about Renewal Ministries.

FAMILY BIBLE STUDY SERIES ON THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW Steve finishes up the Sermon on the Mount.

Debbie Herbeck is back in the studio with her daughter, Rachel Herbeck. They both lead evangelical outreach ministries that educate and connect youth and young adults with the Faith. (For Debbie’s first episode, click here for bonus episode originally published May 4, 2023.) For more on Debbie and Be Love Revolution, visit their website https://www.beloverevolution.com/. For more on Rachel and Intentional Disciples (iD), visit their website https://intentionaldisciples.com/. Both of these ministries are outreaches of Renewal Ministries. Directly from their website: “Renewal Ministries seeks to foster renewal in the Catholic Church by helping people grow in holiness and equipping them for evangelization and ministry with the power of the Holy Spirit.” We had Debbie’s husband Peter as a guest on Faith & Family radio in 2018. To listen to his powerful conversion story on light in the darkness, click here for episode no. 191. Then learn more from Peter & Steve in episode no. 192, Surviving the Culture.

Steve has Debbie Herbeck in the studio today, sharing her story of how she came to know Jesus Christ. Debbie shares the first time she remembers praying to God, converting from Judaism to Christianity and the important role the bible has played in her life.  To learn more about Debbie and the ministries she co-founded with her husband, visit the Renewal Ministries website. Tune in to our next show for an interview with Debbie and her daughter, Rachel, to hear all about the work they’re doing to connect with youth and young adults in the Faith.

FAMILY BIBLE STUDY SERIES ON THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW “A true Christian must exemplify the beatitudes.” – Dr. Martin Lloyd Jones