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
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Shrewd as Serpents- Snakes and Symbolism
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Send us a Text Message. "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 und…
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Babel and Pentecost- The Importance of Language
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Send us a Text Message. 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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Song of Songs- A Love Story
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Send us a Text Message. 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 beautifu…
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Barbie and Oppenheimer- Theological Blockbusters
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Send us a Text Message. 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-spoil…
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The Star of Bethlehem- A Christmas Episode
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Send us a Text Message. 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 …
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“Nada te turbe”- St. Teresa of Ávila and the Spanish Inquisition
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Send us a Text Message. "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 s…
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Harry Potter- The Moral Life at Hogwarts
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Send us a Text Message. 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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"In the beginning..."- Creation Stories in Genesis
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Send us a Text Message. 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 theol…
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Radiant Darkness- The Beauty of Negative Theology
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Send us a Text Message. 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 t…
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In the Belly of a Fish - Jonah and Mercy
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Send us a Text Message. 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.Fr. Alex Roche and Fr. Anthony Dill tarafından oluşturuldu
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The Dream of the 90s is Alive- The Theology of a Decade
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Send us a Text Message. Join us to discuss our favorite decade. Stone Temple Pilots, girl altar servers, OJ Simpson, and more. "Don't have a cow, man"Fr. Alex Roche and Fr. Anthony Dill tarafından oluşturuldu
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A Christmas Carol- A Christmas Episode
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Send us a Text Message. Scrooge, Marley, Tiny Tim, Fozzy the Bear, and Billy Murray! If you love Christmas, you'll join us for this special holiday episode as we discuss the theology of Charles Dickens' beloved story, A Christmas Carol. "Merry Christmas to us all; God bless us, every one!"
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Short "Scary" Story- Halloween Imagination Followup
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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we try a new Halloween tradition, trying to take turns creating and narrating a scary short story.Fr. Alex Roche and Fr. Anthony Dill tarafından oluşturuldu
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"The Hope of Salvation"- First Thessalonians and Early Christianity
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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of the very first book written in the New Testament, St. Paul's First Letter to the Thessalonians.Fr. Alex Roche and Fr. Anthony Dill tarafından oluşturuldu
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Growing Peas in the Monastery - Reflections on Gregor Mendel
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Send us a Text Message. Join us for another trip to the 19th century to look at the vocation and work of the Father of Genetics, Gregor Mendel.Fr. Alex Roche and Fr. Anthony Dill tarafından oluşturuldu
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"Get a Hobby!"-Motorcycles, Recreation, and God
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Send us a Text Message. We live in a work-obsessed culture where time is only well-spent if it's spent getting something. Join us to discover why our down-time is much more closely related to our relationship with God than our work time. In particular we will discuss our own favorite hobby--motorcycles!…
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Sons of David: The Story of Israel's Greatest King- Part 3
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Send us a Text Message. As David's reign comes to an end his many sons begin to take center stage. What do the sins and successes of David's sons tell us?
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David and Bathsheba: The Story of Israel's Greatest King- Part 2
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Send us a Text Message. David takes the throne, conquers the city of Jerusalem, and demonstrates that even Israel's greatest king is deeply flawed.Fr. Alex Roche and Fr. Anthony Dill tarafından oluşturuldu
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David Begins: The Story of Israel's Greatest King- Part 1
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Send us a Text Message. From throwing rocks at a giant to the craziest wedding dowry of all time, the Biblical story of King David has something for everyone. Join us as we discuss the origin story of one of the most important figures in the Bible in the first part of a three-part series.Fr. Alex Roche and Fr. Anthony Dill tarafından oluşturuldu
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American Prophet- The Theology of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Send us a Text Message. Martin Luther King, Jr. is the most influential American religious figure of all time. His speeches, most of which are sermons at the core, proclaim the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. Join us as we discuss the theological contributions and insights of this American prophet. Theme song by Holly Serio Music www.wadicherith.co…
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Home Alone- A Christmas Episode
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Send us a Text Message. Today we discuss our thoughts on 1990s Christmas classic, Home Alone. You'll hear about, in descending order of importance: The Incarnation Our Lady of Guadalupe John Candy Micro Machines Join us as we try to force theology into a movie everyone was just trying to enjoy. Be sure to follow and review!…
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Queen of Persia- The Subtle Theology of the Book of Esther
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Send us a Text Message. You don't have to watch HBO to see top-notch political maneuvering, just break open the Book of Esther! Esther explores some fascinating ideas, including Exile, feminism, and revenge, all while never explicitly mentioning God (well, kind of). Join us as we discuss this underrated part of the Old Testament. Happy Purim (in Ma…
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"Fear and Trembling"- A Catholic Reflection on Horror
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Send us a Text Message. Spooky. Join us for our Halloween special episode where we discuss werewolves, draculas, frankensteins, and the theological value of horror.Fr. Alex Roche and Fr. Anthony Dill tarafından oluşturuldu
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Mr. Hershey's Chocolate- Morality and the American Dream
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Send us a Text Message. In 1876 Milton Hershey had a dream to make a chocolate bar that every American could afford. He succeeded. The story of Milton Hershey includes terrible injustices, inspiring altruistic endeavors, and perhaps the most iconic American brand of them all. Join us as we discuss the story of one man's pursuit of his dream and wha…
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Slammin' Sammy- The Prophet Samuel and a Changing World
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Send us a Text Message. Rapidly changing times. Outsiders taking the lead. The voice of God in unexpected places. Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark All of our favorite themes connect in the story of the prophet Samuel. Join us this week as we talk about one of the Old Testament's most important figures...and Ewoks...…
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Talkin' Bout an Evolution- Darwin and God
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Send us a Text Message. What do antibiotics, free will, and Galapagos finches have in common? Yup, we're talking about evolution again. If you'd like to hear more listen to our four part review of Kenneth R. Miller's book Finding Darwin's God entitled, predictably, "Finding Darwin's God"- Parts 1-4.
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"The First Observer of Marvels"- The Hubble Space Telescope, Wonder, and Awe
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Send us a Text Message. Check out some of these pictures (https://hubblesite.org/resource-gallery/images) and tell me the Hubble Space Telescope doesn't lead you into deep contemplation about the wonders of our God.Fr. Alex Roche and Fr. Anthony Dill tarafından oluşturuldu
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Noah's New Creation- The Flood, Chaos, and God
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Send us a Text Message. It might be the first Bible story you ever learned, but how much time can you honestly say you've spent reflecting on the story of the great flood from the book of Genesis? Join us as we explore themes of chaos, environmental catastrophe, and God's desire to remember and preserve us.…
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Wadi Cherith- The Prophet Elijah and Our Podcast
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Send us a Text Message. Why does our podcast have such a weird name? In this episode we discuss the Prophet Elijah, including what happened at the Wadi Cherith. Listen as we examine what Elijah can teach us about finding wisdom from unexpected sources, the dangers of creating idols for ourselves, and why it's important to sometimes journey outside …
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Attila and the Empire- The Huns, the Romans, and the Christian View of History
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Send us a Text Message. It's a name we all know, but might not know much about. In this episode we discuss the Scourge of God, Attila the Hun, and his role in the Fall of the Roman Empire. What can this episode in history teach us about how Christians think about the end of the world, politics, and the role of the Church in history? Join us to find…
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"Well, what if there is no tomorrow?"- The Theology of Groundhog Day
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Send us a Text Message. As proud sons of Pennsylvania, Groundhog Day (the movie and the holiday) has a special place in our hearts. From the importance of Groundhog Day as a celebration of the Presentation of the Lord to Bill Murray's hilarious depiction of one man's struggle to overcome the monotony of life and find fulfillment, there is plenty to…
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All Dogs go to Heaven?- Animals and God's Plan for Salvation
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Send us a Text Message. The Bible describes salvation as the glorification of God's creation. What does this mean for our friends that crawl, swim, and fly? What will be the role of animals in the New Heaven and New Earth? Fr. Anthony and Fr. Alex discuss.Fr. Alex Roche and Fr. Anthony Dill tarafından oluşturuldu
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ET Phone Rome- Extraterrestrial Life and Catholicism
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Send us a Text Message. Do aliens exist? We don't know. How would the discovery of life on other planets influence Catholic theology? We're not sure. Do you want to tangle with the Space Cops? Absolutely not. Join us to discuss all the reasons that Catholics should not feel threatened by wondering whether or not we are alone in the universe...…
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"Sorry I'm not a Robot"- Emotions in the Christian Life
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Send us a Text Message. Listen to this if you have emotions. Fr. Anthony Dill and Fr. Alex Roche debate the importance of letting passions or emotions into one's spirituality. We are all affected by passions as humans. Should we incite them or should we try to keep them muted? This may be our biggest disagreement yet!…
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Vatican II and You- Why Ecumenical Councils Matter
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Send us a Text Message. Time to gather the wolfpack, the 5 families, the flock, the gaggle, the herd, the [insert collective noun here], because today we talk about what happens when the Church from around the world gathers to speak with one voice. Join Fr. Anthony Dill and Fr. Alex Roche to discuss Ecumenical Councils throughout history and why we…
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The Pope against the World- Pius IX and the Unification of Italy
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Send us a Text Message. Join Fr. Anthony Dill and I for perhaps our nerdiest podcast yet. After reading David Kertzer's The Pope Who Would be King: The Exile of Pius IX and the Emergence of Modern Europe we discuss the ending of the 1100 year-old Papal States, Blessed Pius IX, and the beginning of the new nation called Italy. Sound esoteric and unr…
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"Life, uh, finds a way" - The Theology of Jurassic Park
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Send us a Text Message. Fr. Pat Arensberg and I talk about our plans to genetically engineer dinosaurs. Of course the movie teaches us to never believe the illusion that we have complete control, but this time... Special thanks to Holly Serio Music for our theme song. www.wadicherith.comFr. Alex Roche tarafından oluşturuldu
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"Finding Darwin's God" - Part 4
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Send us a Text Message. Part four of our first book discussion. This week we discuss chapters 8-9 of "Finding Darwin's God: A Scientist's Search for Common Ground between God and Evolution" by Kenneth R. Miller from Brown University. This concludes our book review. www.wadicherith.comFr. Alex Roche tarafından oluşturuldu
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"Finding Darwin's God" - Part 3
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Send us a Text Message. Part three of our first book discussion. This week we discuss chapters 6-7 of "Finding Darwin's God: A Scientist's Search for Common Ground between God and Evolution" by Kenneth R. Miller from Brown University. If you would like to read along you can pick up the book and join us next week (June 18) to discuss chapters 8-9.…
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"Finding Darwin's God" - Part 2
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Send us a Text Message. This week is the long-awaited part two of our first book discussion. This week we discuss chapters 3-5 of "Finding Darwin's God: A Scientist's Search for Common Ground between God and Evolution" by Kenneth R. Miller from Brown University. If you would like to read along you can pick up the book and join us next weeks(June 11…
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"Finding Darwin's God" - Part 1
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Send us a Text Message. Trying something different this week by doing part one of our first book discussion. This week we discuss the first two chapters of "Finding Darwin's God: A Scientist's Search for Common Ground between God and Evolution" by Kenneth R. Miller from Brown University.Fr. Alex Roche tarafından oluşturuldu
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