Deep in Scripture Radio

Introducing the Epistle of St. James - Marcus Grodi and Ken Hensley

On the latest episode of Deep in Scripture, Marcus Grodi and Ken Hensley tackle the Epistle of St. James, beginning by sharing what each of them thought of James as former Protestant ministers, and taking a look at what they think are some of the most controversial passages in the letter that cause some Protestants to balk at the idea of studying St. James.

Two Former Reformed Ministers Look at the Epistle of James - Marcus Grodi and Ken Hensley

Marcus Grodi and Ken Hensley were both Reformed pastors who used to rely heavily upon Martin Luther, and like Luther, they weren't always sure exactly what to do with the Epistle of St. James, which to Luther's dismay, somehow made its way into the New Testament. On this episode of Deep in Scripture, Marcus and Ken share how grappling with the Epistle of St. James was part of what led them from Reformed Theology to the Catholic Church.

Acts 11:1-3, Romans 5:11 and Christian Unity - Marcus Grodi and Msgr. Jeffrey Steenson

Marcus Grodi welcomes Msgr. Jeffrey Steenson, a former Episcopal bishop and the first head of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter, to discuss the importance of Christian unity. They reflect on their own experiences as Protestant ministers, and what they used to think about the idea of Christian unity, and look at passages from Acts of the Apostles and St. Paul's letter to the Romans to unpack the Scriptural mandate for Christian unity.

From the Archives: Preparing for Christmas, Philippians 3:2-17 - Marcus Grodi and Jim Anderson

As the season of Advent draws to a close and Christmas approaches, there are all kinds of distractions that would take our eyes off of the true meaning of the incarnation of Christ. In this Deep in Scripture episode, which originally aired in 2006, Marcus Grodi and Jim Anderson reflect on St. Paul's words in Philippians 3:2-17, and what it means to look past all the distractions of the present moment, and toward Christ above all things.

Understanding Apocalyptic Prophecy in the Bible - Marcus Grodi and Steve Wood

Scripture is full of references to the second coming of Jesus, the last judgment, and the final destruction of Satan. Over the years, many Christians have tried to interpret these passages to do all sorts of things: predict the date of Christ's return, determine the identity of the antichrist, and more. But those efforts are relatively recent in Christian history, appearing over the past few hundred years. So how did the earliest Christians interpret them? Marcus Grodi and Steve Wood dig into the apocalyptic readings from the Advent season, and try to discern the wisdom of historical Church teaching in regard to them.

Philippians 4:4-7 and the True Meaning of Thanksgiving - Marcus Grodi and Jim Anderson

Many lament that the materialism that pervades Advent distracts from the true meaning of Christmas. But what about Thanksgiving, which has been overtaken by gluttony, sloth, and trampling our neighbors for the best sale price on the latest gadget? In this special Day-Before-Thanksgiving edition of Deep in Scripture, Marcus Grodi and Jim Anderson look at Philippians 4:4-7, and what it truly means to rejoice in the Lord, and show gratitude for every good gift that comes from Him.

"Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:4-7

Keeping Our Kids Catholic, Part 2: Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

In part 2 of our special 2-part series on Keeping Our Kids Catholic, Marcus and his son JonMarc Grodi continue to unpack 7 practical things that parents can do to help give their children a solid foundation in the Church that will last them a lifetime. How do we not only help our children who have strayed from their Catholic faith return to the Church, but also create a family environment where faith is instilled in such a way that our children never leave it behind in the first place?

"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it." -Proverbs 22:6

Keeping Our Kids Catholic, Part 1: Marcus and JonMarc Grodi

One of the most common concerns our members raise with us at The Coming Home Network is the question of not only how to help our children who have strayed from their Catholic faith return to the Church, but how to create a family environment where faith is instilled in such a way that our children never leave it behind in the first place. In this episode, Marcus and his son JonMarc Grodi begin to unpack 7 practical things that parents can do to help give their children a solid foundation in the Church that will last them a lifetime.

"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it." -Proverbs 22:6 

The Rich Young Ruler and Responding to Grace - Marcus Grodi and Ken Hensley

Fresh off their recent pilgrimage to Italy, and with the recent canonization of St. John Henry Cardinal Newman, Marcus Grodi and Ken Hensley reflect on the mystery of grace, and why some people respond, and some don't. Looking at the particular case of the Rich Young Ruler, which appears in three Gospels, they unpack the question of how Jesus challenges us all in ways unique to our specific state of life, and the urgent need to respond to God's grace.

Gratitude, Joy and the Hope of the Resurrection: Phil 4:7 and I Thess 4:16-17 - Marcus Grodi and Seth Paine

God is in control, even if we can't see it. God will redeem all of our troubles and trials, even if it's hard for us to conceive at the moment. On the latest Deep in Scripture episode, Marcus Grodi and Seth Paine look at a couple of passages from the writings of St. Paul that remind us that Jesus Christ is the Lord of our history, our present, and our future, and that if we truly rely on him, we will find the peace that we long for.

"And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." -Philippians 4:7

"For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever." -I Thessalonians 4:16-17