170 - Alien Fetus
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about the fact that we were not created of this world, and how to deal with discouragement, disappointment and despair.
169 - Does The Body Good
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about the fact that the flesh and the spirit are not opposed but are actually designed to be dependent on each other.
168 - Kill It
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about the need to kill every attachment in us to sin; if it gets in the way of our relationship with God, it needs to die.
167 - One Decision
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about how close we are to losing everything.
Gospel Study: The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time - Cycle A
A Bible study on Matthew 9:36-10:8, The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time - Cycle A.
165 - Baked And Fermented
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about the Eucharist and how the simple ingredients of bread and wine have a lot to teach us about being unified as the Body of Christ so we can bless others.
Gospel Study: The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ - Cycle A
A Bible study on John 6:51-58, The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ - Cycle A.
164 - Recipe for Joy
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about St. Paul’s recipe for joy and how it can bring us into a deeper experience of the Trinity.
163 - Spiritual Gifts
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about the gifts and charisms of the Holy Spirit and the unique role we each have to play in building the kingdom.
Gospel Study: Pentecost Sunday - Cycle A
A Bible study on John 20:19-23, Pentecost Sunday - Cycle A. MANNA is a ministry creating blogs and podcasts to encourage and inspire others to grow in relationship with Jesus Christ and live out their Catholic faith.
162 - A Rant on Revelation
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about how to be well formed and addresses some recent distortions of official Catholic teaching.
Gospel Study: The Ascension of the Lord - Cycle A
A Bible study on Matthew 28:16-20, The Ascension of the Lord - Cycle A.
Gospel Study: The Sixth Sunday of Easter - Cycle A
A Bible study on John 14:15-21, The Sixth Sunday of Easter - Cycle A
Gospel Study: The Fifth Sunday of Easter - Cycle A
A Bible study on John 14:1-12, The Fifth Sunday of Easter - Cycle A
159 - Do Not Waste Your Suffering
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about redemptive suffering and how to offer our suffering for others.
Gospel Study: The Fourth Sunday of Easter - Cycle A
A Bible study on John 10:1-10, The Fourth Sunday of Easter - Cycle A
Gospel Study: The Third Sunday of Easter - Cycle A
A Bible study on Luke 24:13-35, The Third Sunday of Easter - Cycle A
156 - A Little Leaven
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about living for the Lord through small daily choices, letting go of the things we need to let die, and seeking what is above.
155 - The Spotlight
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about how humility and accepting that we are not the main character in the story of our lives.
Gospel Study: Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion - Cycle A
A Bible study on Matthew 26:14-27:66, Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion - Cycle A.
154 - Shame Shame
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about the Protestant doctrine of total depravity and how it does not align with what God calls us to do to participate in the work of our salvation.
Gospel Study: The Fifth Sunday of Lent - Cycle A
A Bible study on John 11:1-45, The Fifth Sunday of Lent - Cycle A
153 - Three Simple Rules
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about the rules of discernment from St. Ignatius, and how they can help us overcome future temptation.
152 - The Virtues of Lent
In this podcast episode, Matt talks about how the season of Lent fosters a deepening of the theological virtues of faith, hope and love.