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Why does Jesus so often silence people who wanted to tell others that he is the messiah in the gospels? How does this fit with the evangelism of the Church?Support us on Patreon for access to more contentApply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications  Support us on Patreon for Member access to our special podcast series for in depth audio commentary on Holy Scripture. Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications Word & Table Episode Index

Is the Church's job to call people to repentance or to show mercy?Support us on Patreon for access to more contentApply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications  Support us on Patreon for Member access to our special podcast series for in depth audio commentary on Holy Scripture. Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications Word & Table Episode Index

Episode 1 of our new podcast: The Gospel of John. To hear all 30 episodes as they release, subscribe at patreon.com/wordandtable.  Once you've subscribed can either listen on Patreon or add the Gospel of John to your favorite podcast app.This is a second, separate podcast for our Patreon members. Our regular Word & Table episodes will continue to release weekly for free. Support us on Patreon for Member access to our special podcast series for in depth audio commentary on Holy Scripture. Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications Word & Table Episode Index

Why is Thanksgiving counted as a feast day in the American Prayer Books? What does it mean to give thanks to God as we are encouraged to do in the Scriptures?Support us on Patreon for access to more contentApply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications  Support us on Patreon for Member access to our special podcast series for in depth audio commentary on Holy Scripture. Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications Word & Table Episode Index

Father Stephen and I have created a special podcast series for subscribers to our Patreon which will run concurrently alongside regularly scheduled Word & Table episodes. Subscribe at any of our $5, $10, or $15 per month tiers to gain full access.This new venture is a verse-by-verse deep dive into the Gospel of John. The Gospel of John is the 'theological gospel' that brings us behind the curtain to see what the gospel of Jesus Christ means at its deepest level. We have spent the last year carefully dissecting each passage of the gospel in the form of an audio commentary that we are thrilled to share with you.  This is the introductory episode and we will also be releasing the first episode also as a preview of the full podcast. Here is how you can listen to the full podcast: subscribe to our Patreon account at patreon.com/wordandtable and you will get access to our Word & Table Members podcast.The Word & Table Members podcast is an exclusive feed for Patreon members, and will include the entire Gospel of John series, and more to come in the future. When you subscribe, you can then add the members-only RSS feed to your favorite podcast app, so you can get updates every time we release a new episode of the Gospel of John. Here is a guide that will help you do that.We hope that you will join us for this exciting new series! If you have questions about subscribing, please reach out to us at wordtablepodcast@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon for Member access to our special podcast series for in depth audio commentary on Holy Scripture. Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications Word & Table Episode Index

Learn about one of the great, early Bishops of Rome and how he influenced the theology of the Church and the development of the Papacy.Support us on Patreon for access to more contentApply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications  Support us on Patreon for Member access to our special podcast series for in depth audio commentary on Holy Scripture. Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications Word & Table Episode Index

Why was Balaam remembered in Jewish tradition, and in the New Testament as a villain, even though he did not disobey God in Numbers?Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications Support us on Patreon for Member access to our special podcast series for in depth audio commentary on Holy Scripture. Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications Word & Table Episode Index

Who was Balaam and why does he get so much time devoted to him in the book of Numbers? Why was God angry with him for doing what he told him to do?Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications Support us on Patreon for Member access to our special podcast series for in depth audio commentary on Holy Scripture. Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications Word & Table Episode Index

Why did Moses sin when he strikes the rock to bring water? Was it simple disobedience or something deeper?Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications Support us on Patreon for Member access to our special podcast series for in depth audio commentary on Holy Scripture. Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications Word & Table Episode Index

Is there a difference between the baptisms performed by John and Jesus? This discussion reveals that while Jesus didn’t baptize anyone, his transformative baptism through the Holy Spirit marks a pivotal shift in spiritual practice. The speakers highlight how John's baptism symbolizes forgiveness, while Jesus' embodies profound rebirth and connection to his death and resurrection. The podcast delves into the deeper theological meanings of baptism, emphasizing its role in salvation and the Holy Spirit's guidance in believers' spiritual journeys.