The Catholic Brothers

In this episode, the Brothers offer a substantive introduction to the Gospel of John, paying particular attention to what distinguishes it from the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. They address arguments from scholarly skeptics who would insist that John’s Gospel is a later, Hellenistic work and instead place it firmly within 1st century Palestinian milieu. But, more importantly, the Brothers map out John’s spiritual journey stemming from his life with Jesus, ultimately bringing him to the most stunning realization in human history.

The eagle, the youngest follower of Jesus, the “beloved disciple,” the last Apostle to die: there are many cursory things that we know about St John the Evangelist. However, there is perhaps no Apostle more shrouded in mystery and able to peak curiosity than John. In this episode, the Brothers begin their journey through the “Johannine Tradition,” which becomes a necessary bridge between the first and second century Christian movement, effectively connecting the first Fathers of the Church with the Apostolic generation.

Pope Francis recently made headlines for allegedly claiming that the Ten Commandments are not moral “absolutes.” In response, Taylor Marshall released videos accusing Francis of committing Lutheran heresies. For years, Traditional Catholics have gravitated to Taylor Marshall’s YouTube channel, making him an internet sensation and household name in the TLM community. In this episode, we demonstrate why the rise of Taylor Marshall and his brand of fundamentalism continues to be a barrier to success for the TLM movement and to the broader work of recovery in the Church.

On Sunday, August 15 2021, Horselord Films released its first episode in a documentary Trilogy called “Mass of the Ages.” Apart from a cameo in the film by our very own Daniel Alspach, here the Brothers offer their reaction to the first episode and their ultimate hope for the full documentary!

As profound changes are afoot in Israelite religion at the time of Jesus, the prophetic tradition continues to wane among the religious establishment but begins to flourish among the Nazarenes. This episode is ALL THINGS PROPHECY— what was the place of the early Christian prophetic office? Who were some first and second century prophets? What did Christian prophecy sound like? What were its forms? Tune in to find out!

Let’s take a deep dive into the charismatic gift of Prophecy and how it functioned in the life of the earliest Christian communities. In this first of two parts, the brothers retrace how the Holy Spirit moved the prophetic office in Israelite history, leading seamlessly into the life of the New Testament communities.

In this fascinating episode, Daniel recounts the day that he was brought face to face with the actual bones of Saint Peter while on a trip to Rome! You won’t want to miss this riveting story and the Brothers’ reflections on its significance, personally, theologically, and historically.

Was Peter the first Pope of Rome? Protestants, Catholics, and Orthodox have debated this pivotal question for centuries. The Brothers offer their perspective here— leave your own thoughts in the comments!

In Part 2, the Brothers discuss the destruction of Jerusalem and the effects that this cataclysmic event had on the future of two surviving forms of Judaism: Rabbinical and Christian. In addition, the fall of the Jerusalem Christian community signaled a shift in the broader Church’s center of gravity.

In this (Part 1 of 2) Zoom, the Brothers recount the structure, influence, and eventual fall of the Jewish Christian community gathered around James, the brother of Jesus.