Father Simon Says
Father Simon Says™ is your daily bible study hosted by Father Richard Simon, who jokingly refers to himself as Reverend Know-it-All.
Episodes
- (2:56) Bible Study:
- Acts 5:17-26
- Father explains the different sects within the Israelites.
- John 3:16-21
- Father explains the love of God
- Acts 5:17-26
(21:00) Break 1
- (6:23) Bible Study:
- Acts 4:32-37
- Father explains some things that will change your perspective on Early Christians.
- Acts 4:32-37
(19:40) Break 1
- (21:40) Letters:
- Can you go to a non-Catholic Wedding? Father answers this and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:45) Break 2
- (36:19) Word of the Day
- Born from above and Pontiff
- (41:05) Phones:
- (3:37) Bible Study:
- John 3:1-8
- What does it mean to be born again?
- John 3:1-8
(21:28) Break 1
- (22:39) Letters:
- How do we respond when saints in the Church do or say bad things? Is there a right way when it comes to cultures? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:43) Break 2
- (37:30) Word of the Day
- Servant
- (41:0...
- (5:22) Bible Study:
- Acts 4:1-12
- Why was Peter really chosen to be the Pope?
- Acts 4:1-12
(21:26) Break 1
- (22:13) Letters:
- Father answers some interesting questions about the Devil tempting Jesus, as well as the different types of hats which religious wear. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:04) Break 2
- (35:04) Word of the...
- (5:53) Bible Study:
- Acts 3:11-26
- Father Explains this Passage and he very important words of St Peter.
- Luke 24:35-48
- The purpose of the Gospels which you probably haven’t thought of.
- Acts 3:11-26
(22:15) Break 1
- (9:44) Bible Study:
- Acts 3:1-10
- Why is the time of day important in this passage?
- Luke 24:13-35
- Father names the other disciple that was not named in this passage.
- Acts 3:1-10
(24:01) Break 1
- (25:08) Letters:
- What is the translation of the name Jacob and the word heel? What is the main job of the priest? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio....
- (3:44) Bible Study:
- Acts 2:36-41
- What does Jesus want the people to repent from? What do we need to repent from?
- John 20:11-18
- The importance of oral tradition in the Gospels.
- Acts 2:36-41
(22:58) Break 1
- (26:10) Letters:
- Was Jesus really a carpenter? How do you reconcile thou shalt not kill and the ability to bare arms? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simo...
- (3:30) Bible Study:
- Acts 2:14, 22-33
- What does it mean that Peter is the Rock? Father explains.
- Matthew 28:8-15
- Did anyone actually see Jesus rise from he dead?
- Acts 2:14, 22-33
(19:18) Break 1
- (1:56) Bible Study:
- Isaiah 52:13—53:12
- Jesus didn’t want to get crucified. He didn’t want to do this. The physical pain of he crucifixion was unimaginable. However, so much more was bearing the sins of the world.
- John 18:1—19:42
- The All-powerful became powerless for us. Atonement is to be reconciled. How did Jesus save the world? By showing us the truth, by demonstratin...
- Isaiah 52:13—53:12
- (3:14) Bible Study:
- Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14
- The Catholic religion is a fulfillment of the religion of Israel. Jesus celebrated the Passover on the First Day of Unleavened Bread. What matters is what Jesus did during these days. The physical presence of Our Lord is physical. This physicality is passed on through Apostolic Succession. The priesthood is a chain of unworthy people touched by Christ.
- 1 Corinthia...
- Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14
- (4:04) Bible Study:
- Isaiah 50:4-9a
- Do you do things to please God or yourself?
- Matthew 26:14-25
- When did Judas decide to betray Jesus?
- Isaiah 50:4-9a
(21:14) Break 1
- (22:44) Letters:
- How are we supposed to act to others of different faith’s than our own? What do Jews really eat at Passover? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com <...
- (5:16) Bible Study:
- Isaiah 49:1-6
- Father explains this reading.
- John 13:21-33, 36-38
- Father explains this passage and the strange customs of the time.
- Isaiah 49:1-6
(22:39) Break 1
- (25:16) Letters:
- What is the difference between the Jews and Judeans? How bad is the sin of rebellion? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:25)...
- (2:37) Bible Study:
- Isaiah 42:1-7
- What is justice in relationship to God? Father explains
- John 12:1-11
- Jesus knew that Judas was going to betray him. What does that mean for us?
- Isaiah 42:1-7
(21:18) Break 1
- (23:45) Letters:
- Who does he pope go to confession for? What material is need to have valid Eucharist? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantrad...
- (4:45) Bible Study:
- Jeremiah 20:10-13
- Father talks about some background from this reading.
- John 10:31-42
- Who was John the beloved Disciple? Father explains
- Jeremiah 20:10-13
- (18:36) Break 1
- (22:13) Letters:
- Father talks about the beauty of Gregorian Chant and answers a question about if Bishops have authority over canon law. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantr...
- (3:34) Bible Study:
- John 8:51-59
- Father explains what is going on in this reading.
- Genesis 17:3-9
- What does Abraham mean? Father explains.
- John 8:51-59
(19:25) Break 1
- (21:43) Letters:
- What are the different declarations that Bishops make? How is Mary integral to the Church? Father answers these and other questions and others. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(33...
Check out this great encore show from April 6, 2022
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- Do we follow the Lord only for ourselves?
Letters
- Can Father explain, 'Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil."
- Reader writes in asking about fasting rules
Word of the day: Bagpipe
Callers
- Who is in the Sanhedrin?
- What is the co...
- (2:45) Bible Study:
- Numbers 21:4-9
- Why is 40 an important number in the bible?
- John 8:21-30
- Jesus is saying that He is God but also dependent on the Father. How can that be?
- Numbers 21:4-9
(21:32) Break 1
- (4:01) Bible Study:
- Daniel 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62
- Don’t be carried away by wrath. Father explains
- John 8:12-20
- Father explains the context of this reading in light of the woman caught in adultery.
- Daniel 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62
(21:10) Break 1
- (3:13) Bible Study: Wisdom
- (18:48) Break 1
- Letters:
- (20:48) Estelle - Why do Catholics believe what we believe and what makes our religion more right than the next guy?
- Phones:
- (29:12) Jim - Why won't they let priests get married?
- (33:38) Break 2
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- (43: 30) Greg - How did April Fool's come about and can you explain it?
(2:58) Bible Study:
- Exodus 32:7-14
- God makes the offer to Moses to make of him a mighty nation and Moses declines. God new what God was going to do but Moses had to know what Moses was going to do and that was to intercede on behalf the Israelites. God in difficult circumstances reveals what’s in our own heart.
- John 5:31-47
- The human author wrote this to tell the audience that Jesus was the Messiah...
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