Faith & Family Radio with Steve Wood

Steve continues his updated Worldview series with more on the first question: What is the fear of the Lord? Our families and Church are in trouble. Steve shares his revamped Seven Questions (and scripture to go along with them) to help parents and young Catholics determine their understanding of a Christian Worldview. Lots of scripture cited today! Bible translations Steve recommends: Referenced in this episode:

WORLDVIEW 2024 update Our families and Church are in trouble. Steve shares his revamped Seven Questions (and scripture to go along with them) to help parents and young Catholics determine their understanding of a Christian Worldview. Referenced in this episode:

WORLDVIEW One of our most popular topics to date has been our Worldview series. Steve wrote that series 6 years ago after studying Christian world view for many years, there are some updates and new insight he’s gained. Please join us for this refreshed series. In this first episode, Steve shares the questions he’ll talk through and share some startling statistics about the state of Christian believers. Referenced in this episode: How to Stay Christian in CollegeYoung Men Breaking FreeBeginning ApologeticsMere Christianity

This is a reair of an interview Steve did with Jewish-Catholic convert, Debbie Herbeck. Steve has Debbie Herbeck in the studio today, sharing her story of how she came to know Jesus Christ. Debbie shares the first time she remembers praying to God, converting from Judaism to Christianity and the important role the bible has played in her life. To learn more about Debbie and the ministries she co-founded with her husband, visit the Renewal Ministries website. Tune in to our next show for an interview with Debbie and her daughter, Rachel, to hear all about the work they’re doing to connect with youth and young adults in the Faith.

This episode is a reair of the popular show with Sister Ann Shields. This show originally aired in 2016. Given the number of youth that are continuing to fall away from the Church, let Sister’s story serve as a guidepost to help us bring them back and help prevent further fallout. Sr. Ann Shields joins Steve today to share her conversion story and to discuss her powerful book, More of the Holy Spirit: How to Keep the Fire Burning in Our Hearts.

YOUTH MINISTRY Steve wraps up this series on youth ministry. How to keep kids Christian in college, C.S. Lewis, apologetics for beginners and scripture are all parts of today’s episode. Referenced in this episode: How to Stay Christian in CollegeYoung Men Breaking FreeBeginning ApologeticsMere Christianity

YOUTH MINISTRY Young people are being exposed to scripture, but not being watered. Just as we need water to survive, youth need more than to simply know that the scriptures exist. Referenced in this episode:

YOUTH MINISTRY Wisdom from C.S. Lewis, the Gospel of John and a book on how to read a book – Steve digs into some curriculum and strategy for teaching disciples how to be disciples. Referenced in this episode:

YOUTH MINISTRY Last time, Steve talked about Jesus’ discipleship strategy. Today, he’s sharing how to apply that to today’s youth, specifically to young men. Referenced in this episode: Let Boys be BoysLegacy

YOUTH MINISTRY Youth Ministry is one of Steve’s favorite topics. Decades ago, two words changed the course of his life and led him to help make disciples of youth. Referenced in this episode:

YOUTH MINISTRY Steve begins a new series on Youth Ministry. Steve turns to scripture & teaches from both the Old Testament and New. You’ll also hear from Joseph Ratzinger (who became Pope Benedict XVI) and C.S. Lewis. Referenced in this episode: The New Pagans and the ChurchThe Abolition of Man

TAUGHT BY GOD This is the second episode in a two-part mini-series on a little-known phrase St. Paul gave us in his epistles to the Thessalonians. If you missed the first episode on on how to teach and encourage sexual morality in a post-Christian culture, you can listen to it here. Today’s episode is a lesson for parents with the key to teaching the Eucharist. Steve knows the challenges facing parents & parishes today. And he knows that there’s an answer to the challenges we face. Once you really understand the Eucharist, you won’t be skipping Mass. Referenced in this episode:

TAUGHT BY GOD We’re doing a mini-series on a little-known phrase St. Paul gave us in his epistles to the Thessalonians. Today’s episode is on how to teach and encourage sexual morality in a post-Christian culture. Be sure to tune in for episode 477 for part 2. Referenced in this episode:

GRACE FOR LENT Enter into God’s rest this Lent with final show in our four-part mini-series all about grace. An extra-special episode today where we’re sharing a dramatization based on the Screwtape Letters. Steve also shares some shocking statistics about pornography in marriage and warns against certain technology for children & teens. Referenced in this episode: Breaking FreeYoung Men Breaking Free For more information on our special offer to order discounted booklets in lots of 25 for your parish, email us at askthehost@gmail.com. Be sure to mention this offer is from the Faith & Family Radio offer for Lent.

GRACE FOR LENT Enter into God’s rest this Lent with part 3 of 4 in our four-part mini-series all about grace. If you or someone you know has been on the treadmill approach to addiction recovery, this episode is for you. We must be cautious not to push grace aside and try to muscle through recovery and healing on our own. Enter into God’s grace this Lenten season. Referenced in this episode: Addictions & GraceBreaking FreeYoung Men Breaking Free For more information on our special offer to order discounted booklets in lots of 25 for your parish, email us at askthehost@gmail.com. Be sure to mention this offer is from the Faith & Family Radio offer for Lent.

GRACE FOR LENT Enter into God’s rest this Lent with part 2 of 4 in our four-part mini-series all about grace. Steve talks about the grace deficit in many pornography and other addiction recovery programs. Steve has some parting words for leaders of Catholic men’s groups about what the groups really need. Referenced in this episode: Breaking FreeYoung Men Breaking Free For more information on our special offer to order discounted booklets in lots of 25 for your parish, email us at askthehost@gmail.com. Be sure to mention this offer is from the Faith & Family Radio offer for Lent.

GRACE FOR LENT Enter into God’s rest this Lent with part 1 of 4 in our four-part mini-series all about grace. Steve shares 10 things Saint Paul said would happen in the Christian life if we separate from grace. Referenced in this episode:

Last time, Steve talked about how American culture got to the suffering state it’s in. Today, he shares what’s happening now and how looking to the End Times can help us navigate today. Referenced in this episode: 450podcastYouTube

It’s no secret that American culture is suffering. Steve shares insight into what he thinks got us to where we are now. Referenced in this episode: