In Chapter 13, we find what Scott characterizes as one of America’s great “prop Bible verses.” St. Paul talks about respecting authority, and emphasizes that God is in control. Nostra aetate This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss t

Romans Ep. 5: Chapters 9-11

Oct 29th, 2023 1h 5m

St. Paul attempts to define Israel and address the issue of those in the Jewish community who have not accepted the Messiah. Scott warns that these chapters of St. Paul’s letter to the Romans have been at the root of antisemitism. The Spirit of

Romans: Send us your questions!

Oct 25th, 2023 1m 7s

We’re opening the comments for each episode of this season of Sunday School. Please, share with us any questions you may have about St. Paul and his letter to the Romans. We’ll bring a few of your questions to Scott in the final episode of this

Romans Bonus: Wrestling with scripture

Oct 22nd, 2023 26m 15s

Scott continues to address JD’s questions about Romans 5:20— and the relationship between law and sin. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com

Romans Ep. 4: Chapters 4-8

Oct 22nd, 2023 1h 25m

In these chapters, St. Paul continues to build his argument about God’s faithfulness, using the stories of Abraham and the Exodus. He presents Abraham as a shared father in faith— to both Jewish Christians and the Gentiles. St. Paul also writes

Romans Ep. 3: Chapters 1-3

Oct 15th, 2023 1h 15m

Scott talks with JD and Kate about the first chapters of St. Paul’s letter to the Romans, in which Paul writes about the universality of sin and the wrath of God.-The Apostle Paul, c. 1657 RembrandtRighteousness of God = God’s faithfulness to

Romans Ep. 2: Chapters 14-16

Oct 8th, 2023 1h 9m

Scott begins this new season about St. Paul’s letter to the Romans at the very end— chapters 14-16. In these “so what?” chapters, St. Paul answers the question at the heart of the letter— can God be trusted? -Reading Romans Backwards: A Gospel

Romans Ep. 1: An introduction

Oct 1st, 2023 1h 14m

JD Flynn and Scott Powell are back in the classroom— with special guest, Pillar producer Kate Olivera— to talk about the Book of Romans. This week, Scott talks about St. Paul and the nature of letters. -The lives of the Twelve Caesars by Sueton

The Psalms - Book V

Jun 17th, 2023 59m 46s

In this final episode of our season about the psalms, Scott and JD talk about Book V— the “Now What?” psalms. In Book V, Israel praises God and reflects on the symbols of its identity. The symbols of Israel include land (Psalms 107-109), the Da

The Psalms: Book IV

Jun 10th, 2023 1h

In Book IV of the Psalms, Israel reflects on the Exodus as they continue to wrestle with the loss of the kingdom and what that loss means for God’s kingship. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get

The Psalms: Book III

Jun 3rd, 2023 1h 8m

Scott talks with JD about Book III of the Psalms. In Book III, Israel reckons with the loss of the kingdom. -Scott suggests the following psalms of lament: 74, 77, 79, 80, 88Scott references the Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 2778N

The Psalms: Book II

May 20th, 2023 1h 1m

Scott talks with JD about the dramatic imagery of the psalms, the relationship between the Kingdom of God and the kingdom of Israel and how we can approach psalms about vengeance. -Reflections on the Psalms by C.S. Lewis This is a public episod

The Psalms: Book I

May 13th, 2023 56m 52s

Scott and JD dive into Book I of the Psalms. Scott explores the themes of lament and praise, faith and hope. He also talks about the terms ‘Torah’ and ‘messiah.’-The Red Wheelbarrow by William Carlos Williams This is a public episode. If you’d

An introduction to the Psalms

May 6th, 2023 39m 30s

Join JD Flynn and Scott Powell for this new season of Sunday School, all about the Book of Psalms. In this episode, Scott talks about the function of the psalms— and their place in Scripture. -Show notes: Answering God: The Psalms as Tools for

Advent: Simeon and Anna

Dec 10th, 2022 38m 7s

Scott and JD talk about the Presentation, the Magi and the role of prophets.The readings for this episode are Luke 2: 22-40. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit w

Advent: Joseph and Mary

Dec 3rd, 2022 1h 5m

Scott and JD talk about the Visitation, the Annunciation and the circumstances of the birth of Jesus.The readings for this episode are Luke 1: 26-56 and Luke 2: 1-21. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscriber

Advent: Elizabeth and Zechariah

Nov 26th, 2022 54m 6s

Scott and JD kick off this three-episode Advent miniseries with the story of Zachariah and Elizabeth, from the Gospel of Luke.The readings for this episode are Luke 1: 5-23, 57-80. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with ot

Mark: 14-16

Nov 6th, 2022 1h 13m

Scott talks about the woman at Bethany, the Last Supper and one of the lesser known feasts in Judaism in this final episode about the Gospel of Mark. Join us in learning all about the infancy narratives in Season 2 of Sunday School, releasing t

Mark 9: 1-13, 11-13

Oct 29th, 2022 1h 20m

Scott talks with JD about the Transfiguration, Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and the eschatological discourse. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ww

Mark 6: 30-56, 7-10

Oct 23rd, 2022 1h 31m

Scott talks about bread, deafness and blindness, and clean and unclean. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Mark 3-5, 6: 1-30

Oct 16th, 2022 1h 19m

Scott takes a deep dive into Mark: 3-5 and 6: 1-30, including the parable of the sower and the seed and a reflection on Mary. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

Mark: 1-2

Oct 9th, 2022 57m 56s

Scott talks with JD about the first two chapters of the Gospel of Mark, including Jesus’ baptism, the temptation in the wilderness and something called the messianic secret. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other sub

An introduction to the Gospel of Mark

Oct 9th, 2022 28m 55s

Scott gives an introduction to the Gospel of Mark, which is the focus of the first season of Sunday School. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic

Introducing: Sunday School

Oct 5th, 2022 1m 2s

Sunday School is a new Catholic bible study podcast, presented by The Pillar. Join Pillar Editor-in-Chief JD Flynn as he learns about Scripture with Biblical Scholar Dr. Scott Powell. Season 1 will focus on The Gospel of Mark. This is a public

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