In Matthew 13, Jesus reveals a sobering truth about the Kingdom of God—and the Church: wheat and tares will grow together until the harvest. In this episode, Steve Wood explores the difference between true and false believers within the Church and examines the insights of early Church theologian Tyconius, whose understanding deeply influenced St. Augustine and Catholic interpretation of Revelation.

Why can true and false believers be difficult to distinguish? And what keeps us from becoming a “tare” when faith is reduced to simply following rules?

Listen now to Episode 598 and discover why the message of grace in Galatians is essential for remaining rooted in Christ. Visit us at www.BibleforCatholics.com.

The Parable of the Sower: What Kind of Soil Is Your Heart?

In Matthew 13, Jesus teaches the Parable of the Sower, revealing four different responses to the Word of God. Steve Wood explores the meaning of the seed, the four soils, and why Scripture is essential to a fruitful Christian life—especially when it comes to passing the faith on to our children.

Discover how to cultivate “good soil” through meaningful contact with Scripture and grow in lasting faith and spiritual fruitfulness. Listen now!

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Steve Wood continues his study of Matthew’s Gospel with Matthew 13 and the seven parables Jesus uses to teach about the Kingdom of Heaven. Why did Jesus teach in parables, and why do some people hear His message while others do not understand?

For parents concerned about the many young Catholics walking away from the faith, this passage offers powerful insight into how people respond to Christ and the importance of having hearts and ears open to His Word.

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What do your words reveal about your heart? In this episode of the Gospel of Matthew Bible study, Steve Wood explores Matthew 12:33–37, where Jesus teaches that our speech reflects our true spiritual condition. Discover why every careless word matters, what Scripture says about future judgment, the importance of reverence for God's holy name, and how our daily conversations reveal the direction of our hearts. Listen now to gain practical biblical wisdom that can transform the way you speak—and the way you live.

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In this episode of Faith & Family Bible Study, Steve Wood reveals three simple steps for understanding the overall scope of biblical prophecy by connecting Matthew 12:28–29 with Revelation 20. Drawing on the wisdom of St. Augustine, Steve explains how Christ's binding of Satan during the Church Age makes sense of Revelation's difficult imagery, the success of the Great Commission, and the prophetic significance of the "little season" before Christ's Second Coming.

Listen now to discover a clear, biblical framework for understanding prophecy, and visit www.BibleforCatholics.com to download your free 37-page excerpt from City of God, Book XX along with the other handouts referenced in this episode!

Why are 500,000 to 1,000,000 Catholic youth and young adults leaving the Church each year? Could we be missing one of Jesus' most important teachings?

In this episode of Faith & Family Bible Study, Steve Wood continues his study of Matthew 11:28–30, revealing the second missing key to preventing Catholic youth washout. Jesus didn't call us to a life of exhausting religious performance—He offers rest for our souls, an easy yoke, and a life transformed by faith, grace, and the Holy Spirit.

Steve examines the difference between legalism and authentic Christian faith, showing how the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15) affirmed salvation by grace rather than by keeping burdensome laws. He also shares practical Scripture passages every parent and grandparent should know to help pass on a vibrant Catholic faith to the next generation.

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Listen now and discover why Jesus' invitation, "Come to me... and I will give you rest," could transform your faith—and your family's future.

Can knowing about God ever replace truly knowing Him? Jesus' words in Matthew 11:25–30 reveal the missing foundation behind today's Catholic youth crisis.

In this episode of Faith & Family Bible Study, Steve Wood explains why classroom instruction alone cannot sustain a lifelong faith and explores the profound difference between knowing about God and personally knowing the Father through Jesus Christ. Discover why this relationship is the key to helping young Catholics remain faithful in an increasingly secular culture.

If you're a parent, grandparent, catechist, teacher, or pastor, this episode offers biblical insight and practical hope.

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What if the healing ministry of Jesus never ended? Jesus healed everyone brought to Him at Peter's house, but was that only for the first century? Steve Wood explores Matthew 8–9, the healing ministry of Christ, and remarkable miracles documented by St. Augustine that challenge the belief that miraculous healings ceased after the apostolic age. Discover what Scripture, Church history, and the Catholic faith reveal about Christ's continuing work through His Church today.

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