Diving into God

Diving into God

A podcast about theological themes from a Catholic perspective. Explore the depths of the Trinity, Grace, moral theology, sacramental theology, ecclesiology, and scripture. Deepen your love of God with us. Brought to you by Servus Dei.

Episodes

August 8, 2025 11 mins

Explores the theological virtues of faith and hope within a Christian context, drawing heavily from the Letter to the Hebrews. It explains that faith is the confident assurance of what is hoped for and not yet seen, while Christian hope is a steadfast expectation of eternal life with God, rooted in His unchanging faithfulness rather than earthly circumstances.

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Explores the multifaceted purpose of Jesus Christ, emphasizing His eternal nature and new presence on Earth. It explains Christ's role as the "new Adam," who, through obedience, restores humanity from the sin of the first Adam

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August 6, 2025 12 mins

Explains a core concept in Christian theology: the Incarnation. Defines this term as God becoming flesh, specifically referring to Jesus Christ as one person with two natures—divine and human.

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August 5, 2025 14 mins

Christianity's foundation rests on Jesus Christ's divine nature, asserting there is no middle ground: either He is God, or the religion collapses.

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August 4, 2025 14 mins

Explores the central question of Jesus Christ's identity beyond merely his teachings or historical impact. It emphasizes the Christian claim that Jesus is not just a wise man or prophet, but God incarnate, highlighting this as the cornerstone of Christian faith and a unique assertion compared to other major religions.

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August 1, 2025 12 mins

Explores the Christian perspective on material possessions and true value. It references a parable from the Gospel of Luke where a rich man's focus on earthly wealth proves futile upon his death, drawing a parallel to the Book of Ecclesiastes's message about the transience of toil. 

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Explores the consequences of modern society's rejection of God. Argues that humanity dismissed God not due to logical disproof, but out of a desire for unfettered self-determination and freedom from moral obligation. This pursuit of total autonomy has led to moral and spiritual disintegration, leaving individuals feeling lost and fragmented rather than truly liberated.

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July 30, 2025 10 mins

Argues against the popular notion that individuals possess complete control over their own bodies. Asserts that true bodily autonomy is a myth, as humans are inherently limited by genetics, illness, and mortality, demonstrating that we are stewards rather than sovereigns of our physical selves.

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Focuses on Matthew chapters 26-28, which narrate the Passion, death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Emphasizes that these events are the climax of Matthew's Gospel and the center of salvation history, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies. Key moments discussed include Jesus' anointing at Bethany, Judas' betrayal, the Last Supper as the institution of the Eucharist and a new Passover, Jesus' agony in Gethsemane, hi...

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Analyzes chapters 21-25 of Matthew's Gospel, focusing on Jesus's final public teachings and actions before his crucifixion. Explains Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, his cleansing of the Temple, and his subsequent confrontations with religious leaders. It highlights parables of judgment and readiness, emphasizing themes of bearing fruit, faithful stewardship, and loving one's neighbor as a reflection of love ...

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Explores the concept of sin as a failure of love that disrupts our relationships with God, others, and the world. It emphasizes that humanity cannot remedy this brokenness independently, leading to the necessity of Christ's intervention.

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Focuses on Matthew chapters 18-20, offering profound insights into Jesus' most challenging teachings. Unpacks themes such as humility, forgiveness, and the sacredness of marriage and celibacy, emphasizing that greatness in God's kingdom stems from childlike dependence and selfless service. The discussion also highlights warnings against causing others to stumble and the boundless nature of God's mercy, using parables li...

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July 23, 2025 22 mins

Explores key passages from Matthew's Gospel, chapters 14 through 17. It examines Jesus's ministry following John the Baptist's death, emphasizing paradoxical themes of glory amidst suffering, and divine power alongside human weakness.

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July 22, 2025 17 mins

Primarily explores Jesus's use of parables in Matthew 13 as a pivotal shift in his public teaching. It highlights how parables served to reveal truth to the open-hearted while concealing it from the resistant, acting as a form of "spiritual division." The discussion elaborates on various parables, including the Sower, Weeds, Mustard Seed, Leaven, Treasure, Pearl, and Net, explaining their individual meanings and colle...

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Analyzes Matthew Chapters 11 and 12, exploring pivotal moments in Jesus's ministry. It focuses on Jesus's identity as revealed through his interactions, teachings, and miracles, such as his response to John the Baptist's questioning, his pronouncements of "woe" on unrepentant towns, and his conflicts with the Pharisees over the Sabbath and his authority. The discussion emphasizes the radical nature of the King...

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July 18, 2025 7 mins

Explores the relationship between active service and mindful presence through biblical narratives. It contrasts Abraham's hospitable encounter with divine messengers, who he both served and remained present with, and the distinct approaches of Mary and Martha when Jesus visited their home. Mary prioritized being present and listening to Jesus, while Martha focused on serving, becoming frustrated by her sister's perceived in...

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Focuses on Jesus's transition from teaching to demonstrating the kingdom of heaven through miracles. It examines ten specific miracles, highlighting Jesus's authority over sickness, nature, demons, and death, alongside his profound compassion for the suffering and outcast.

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July 16, 2025 24 mins

Discusses the Gospel of Matthew, specifically chapters 5-7, which encompass the Sermon on the Mount. It emphasizes Jesus's teachings on inner transformation rather than outward performance, focusing on the motives behind actions like giving, praying, and fasting.

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Offers a comprehensive exploration of Matthew, Chapter 5, focusing on Jesus's Sermon on the Mount. It begins by introducing the sermon as foundational teaching, contrasting it with worldly kingdoms and highlighting its symbolic setting on a mountain like Sinai. 

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July 14, 2025 22 mins

Explores the Gospel of Matthew, the first book of the New Testament, offering an in-depth Catholic perspective. It discusses the authorship of Matthew the Apostle, examining both traditional and scholarly views, and highlights the gospel's original audience, primarily Jewish Christians, while also emphasizing its universal message for all people. 

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