Wadi Cherith
At Wadi Cherith the exiled prophet Elijah, journeying outside of Israel, was fed each day by ravens, an ambiguous and sometimes maligned bird. Join Fr. Alex Roche and Fr. Anthony Dill every month to discuss a whole range of unconventional topics from a Catholic perspective, finding spiritual nourishment in unexpected places. www.wadicherith.com
Episodes
This episode is broken into two halves, fr Alex hosts the first half as we explore why the Bible can feel like deja vu by design, tracing how repeating story patterns teach us to read Scripture as a unified narrative. Fr Anthony hosts the second half as we then turn to Abimelech in Judges 9 to unpack a parable about leadership, pride, and what happens when we demand a king instead of trusting God’s timing.&nbs...
We unpack why only Matthew and Luke tell the Nativity, how their details differ, and what those differences mean. We trace genealogies, geography, and symbolism to show how theology and history meet in the manger.
• Matthew and Luke as distinct Nativity witnesses
• Gospels as theological narratives, not biographies
• Genealogy patterns and the five women
• Joseph’s justice, mercy, and legal fat...
We revisit the late-90s classic The Matrix to test its theology and philosophy, challenge the simulation hype, and ask what “real” means for faith, freedom, and love. From Gnosticism to “tasty wheat,” we weigh symbols against substance and land on a call to choose the concrete world.
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We celebrate Halloween by diving into The Twilight Zone as a trove of modern parables that press on fear, conscience, and hope. Rod Serling’s craft opens space to talk about mob panic, prejudice, premonition, mental health, and a Christian view of death without preaching.
It's not necessary to be familiar with the episodes we discuss prior to listening, but there are spoilers. If you want to watch before ...
Wrestling with God takes on literal meaning in the remarkable story of Jacob. As we dive deep into Genesis, we uncover a patriarch whose life defies our expectations of what a "biblical hero" should be.
This episode challenges our sanitized understanding of faith. The biblical narrative doesn't whitewash Jacob's flaws or present his journey as a neat moral lesson. Instead, it shows how God works through and d...
On March 13, 2013, the world watched as Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, clothed simply in a white cassock and stole, setting aside much of the traditional papal regalia. In that moment, he was introduced to the world as Pope Francis. Over the past twelve years, our Bishop of Rome has guided us with a message rooted in joy, humility, and discipleship, teaching us what ...
2025 is a Jubilee Year in the Catholic Church with the theme "Pilgrims of Hope". The concept of a Jubilee Year comes from the very beginning of Sacred Scripture in the Book of Leviticus. In our examination of this ancient and new idea in our faith we will look at ideas like redemption, reconciliation, and how this revolutionary concept of a year of Sabbath rest, restoration of property, and liberation for those boun...
Today we discuss our thoughts on the 1946 Christmas classic, It's a Wonderful Life. You've known George Bailey your entire life, but what can he teach you about responding to the movement of the Holy Spirit within you, duty, family, and angels that appear as talking galaxies?
Join us as we once again try to force theology into a movie everyone was just trying to enjoy.
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"St. Paul preached and people rioted. I preach and they give me tea."
-N.T. Wright
We've all heard good homilies and we've heard bad homilies. Have you ever wondered what a priest is thinking while he's preaching?
This week's episode of Wadi Cherith is a little different in tone. Instead of diving into a theological or cultural topic, we will be discussing our experience of preaching the Word ...
The Psalms are more than mere words; they are a transformative force in our lives. From personal anguish to shared hope, these texts channel our raw emotions into prayer, offering a space for reflection and empathy. Enrich your understanding of how the Psalms, memorized and recited by Jesus, provide a bridge to a wider human experience and connect us to a rich spiritual tradition. We invite you to explore their poet...
"Why did it have to be snakes?!"
-Indiana Jones, Ph.D.
From the Garden of Eden, to the desert, to first-century Jerusalem, serpents appear over and over again in scripture. While snakes are often considered a universally evil symbol, the reality is more ambiguous and complex. Join us as we discuss the use of symbolism in understanding the intricacies of our Faith.
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Learning a new language is one of the most challenging and rewarding endeavors a person can undertake. Join us as we discuss what the Bible says about language, what we can learn by studying a new language, and how ancient language plays a role in the way we understand our Faith.
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This is not a podcast for the faint of heart.
Song of Songs is a controversial, passionate, and "earthy" book of the Bible which explores both human and divine love. Join us as we walk with King Solomon, St. Bernard of Clairvaux, St. Teresa of Avila, and some of your favorite popes in exploring romantic love in this beautiful corner of sacred scripture.
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The cultural phenomenon Barbenheimer took the movie world by storm during the summer of 2023. As both films gear up for the Oscars, we discuss surprisingly convergent theological themes like faith's intersection with physics, the reality of death, and the search for meaning and identity in these two hit movies. Warning-spoilers.
This episode was recorded live for Theology on Tap in the Diocese of Scrant...
Two thousand years ago something happened in the night sky that inspired stargazers from the east to find a mighty king who had been born in Israel. For centuries astronomers and theologians alike have attempted to discover just what those wise men saw. Join us as we explore the meaning behind the Star of Bethlehem that led the Magi to the newborn Christ in Matthew's Gospel.
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"Let nothing disturb you"-- That is St. Teresa of Avila's advice to anyone who desires to grow in their relationship with God. Join us today as we discuss this holy woman and doctor of the Church who pushed the boundaries of theology and spirituality during the height of the Spanish Inquisition.
In this episode, we discuss some misconceptions about the Spanish Inquisition (it was still bad, but not for the re...
For this year's Halloween episode we are joined by guest host Fr. Pat Arensberg as we discuss the popular book and movie series, Harry Potter. Join us as we discuss the use of magic in literature, our sense of uniqueness in the spiritual life, sacrifice, and complex moral characters.
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Fr. Alex Roche and Fr. Anthony Dill discuss and debate the creation stories in Genesis. Evolution, Creationism, God’s Providence, Enlightenment Deism, human agency, work, loneliness, selfishness, boundaries, and love will all be mentioned in this conversation.
This episode is part of an 8-part series of educational and theological talks on our role as stewards of God’s Creation, provided by ...
This podcast focuses on seeing God in unexpected places, but today we discuss an essential theological concept- "apophatic" or "negative theology". Following the thought of great theologians like St. Gregory of Nyssa, Pseudo-Dionysius, and St. Maximus the Confessor, we discuss God's transcendence and unknowability. Join us to discover what this ancient theology can teach us about prayer, discernment, and humility.
Wadi Cherith is back, and we're here to discuss the Book of the Prophet Jonah.
Join us as we discuss mercy and hypocrisy, death and resurrection, fish and mammals, all in this short but powerful book.
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