Abraham sends Hagar and Ishmael away, but God still provides for them. Do Ishmael and his descendants have anything to do with Islam? What is the significance of the covenant between Abraham and Abimelech? Abraham plants a tamarisk tree and puts down roots, but he is about to face his biggest test yet. Cale looks at Genesis 21, 22.
Have you struggled with infertility? You’re not alone. God has a plan for you. Cale looks at Genesis 21 and the birth of the promised son, Isaac. There appears some conflict, however. Ishmael plays with Isaac, but not in a nice way. Even though Ishmael is not the child of the promise, God still has a plan to bless Ishmael.
What is the Church’s teaching on homosexuality? Using both the Scriptures and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Cale explains why the Church teaches that homosexuality is wrong. Cale also looks at Genesis 20 where Abraham once again lies about Sarah being his wife – this time to King Abimelech. What is a prophet?
Cale looks at Genesis 18 and 19 as Abraham pleads with God about the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. What happened to Lot’s wife when she turned into a pillar of salt? Cale also looks at the geography of the region in which this event took place.
Are the three mysterious visitors in Genesis 18 a type of revelation of the Trinity? Who are they? God promises that Sarah will have a son. Her response? She laughs. Why?
Why did God choose the sign of circumcision for the covenant with Abraham? Who is the “angel of the LORD”? God changes Abram’s name to Abraham and Sarai’s name to Sarah.
Have you ever thought, “Why doesn’t God speak to me like He did to Abraham”? Cale addresses this, plus: Being a childless woman in the ancient world. the birth of Ishmael. Who is the “angel of the LORD”?
Melchizedek is a mysterious figure that appears in Genesis and elsewhere in Sacred Scripture. His name is also said during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Who is he, really? Cale discusses this and also the religion of Abram before he knew the Lord. What is a covenant?
Why did Abram and Lot part ways? Who is the mysterious figure named Melchizedek? Cale looks at Genesis 13 and 14.
Why did he go to Egypt? Why did he lie to Pharaoh about Sarai being his wife? Despite Abram’s decisions, God had a plan for him.
In this episode of The Faith Explained, Cale discusses: the composition of Genesis the similarities between the first 11 chapters of Genesis and the Babylonian exile Sarai the call of Abram 3 promises God makes to Abram
What’s the purpose of the genealogies? Why was the Tower of Babel built? Cale shares a surprising connection between the genealogies in Genesis and when Jesus sends out disciples in the Gospel of Luke.
What does the rainbow in the clouds signify? What does it tell us about God? Cale looks at Genesis 9 and discusses these questions, and also: Is it ok to eat meat? What’s going on with the drunkenness of Noah?
How can we adore God? Does God need our sacrifices? Cale looks at Genesis 8 and 9 and discusses baptism, sacrifice, and also the acronym ACTS (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication).
Why did the flood happen? Was the flood regional or did it cover the entire earth? Cale looks at archaeological and scientific evidence of the flood and considers its geographical scope. What would it have been like for the animals on the ark? Ultimately, what does this story tell us about God?
Who are the “righteous remnant”? Do the animals on the ark have a special significance? Cale shares a key phrase for the entire flood narrative, some incredible insights from the early Church Fathers, and much more!
Who is Noah? What was the ark really like? Did you know that there are other ancient flood stories outside of the Bible? Cale gives an in-depth look at this famous story.
Who are the Nephilim? Does God change His mind? What did God mean when He said, “My spirit shall not abide in man for ever, for he is flesh, but his days shall be a hundred and twenty years.” ? If you have a question for Cale, you can email faith@relevantradio.com
Who are the “sons of God”? Angels? Or something else entirely? Cale looks at Genesis 6:1-10 and gives three different ways to view this complex text. Other topics: Noah The book of 1 Enoch
Did people really live to be hundreds of years old? Who was Enoch and why did God “take him away”?