St. Irenaeus Ministries

Coming to you from the St. Irenaeus Center in Rochester, NY, these lessons give insightful, meaningful, and practical teaching on Scripture from an orthodox Catholic perspective.

Last refreshed: July 29th, 2025 at 12:47 AM ⓘ

Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.

Follow on

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

RSS

Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app

Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

Acts Lecture 9 - The Growing Church

The Apostles arrested for the second time. The counsel of Gamaliel.

Jun 08, 2021•32 min

Acts Lecture 8 - The Sanhedrin

Peter and John address the Sanhedrin. Their prayer for boldness. Ananias and Sapphira.

Jun 01, 2021•32 min

Acts Lecture 7 - The Temple

The Apostles arrested for the first time. The stone rejected by the builders. Prophecies concerning the destruction of the Temple.

May 25, 2021•27 min

Acts Lecture 6 - Babel and Pentecost, Part II

Further parallels. The miracles of a united Church. Peter addresses the Temple.

May 18, 2021•23 min

Acts Lecture 5 - Babel and Pentecost, Part I

Pentecost as a reversal of the Tower of Babel. The prophecy of Malachi. Christ and the moneychangers.

May 11, 2021•19 min

Acts Lecture 4 - The Infant Church, Part II

The Descent of the Holy Spirit. The Gospel proclaimed publicly for the first time. Pentecost in the Old and New Testaments.

Apr 20, 2021•35 min

Acts Lecture 3 - The Infant Church, Part I

The Apostles after the Ascension. Christ and the Psalms.

Apr 13, 2021•32 min

Acts Lecture 2 - A Book of Bridges, Part II

Authorship of Acts. Instructions to the Apostles before the Ascension. Knowledge of Christ through the Holy Spirit.

Apr 06, 2021•35 min

Acts Lecture 1 - A Book of Bridges, Part I

Position of Acts within the New Testament. Community among the Apostles.

Mar 30, 2021•30 min

Job - Part 2

A reflection on the Book of Job, delivered at the 2018 Chesterton Conference in Rochester, New York.

Mar 23, 2021•21 min

Job - Part 1

A reflection on the Book of Job, delivered at the 2018 Chesterton Conference in Rochester, New York.

Mar 16, 2021•20 min

Isaiah Lecture 22 - Isaiah's Complaint

Another chance for the people. God's answer and the final judgment. The dwelling place of the Lord.

Mar 09, 2021•23 min

Isaiah Lecture 21 - For Zion's Sake

Persistence in prayer. The remembrance of the Lord. Edom and the winepress.

Mar 02, 2021•17 min

Isaiah Lecture 20 - Restoration

Mere profession of belief is insufficient. Restoration promised on the Day of the Lord.

Feb 23, 2021•22 min

Isaiah Lecture 19 - Transgression

Corruption by degrees. Failure to keep the Sabbath.

Feb 16, 2021•20 min

Isaiah Lecture 18 - Awake, O Zion

Cultural rootedness in shared stories. The humiliation and glorification of the Servant.

Feb 02, 2021•31 min

Isaiah Lecture 17 - Song of the Redeemer King, Part II

The mission of the Servant. God promises to protect His people, despite their unfaithfulness. A call for the people to return.

Jan 26, 2021•27 min

Isaiah Lecture 16 - Song of the Redeemer King, Part I

The identity of the Servant. Jewish understanding. The Servant as a distinct individual.

Jan 19, 2021•23 min

Isaiah Lecture 15 - The Symphony of God

The promised redemption to expand beyond Israel. God woos his people to return.

Jan 05, 2021•33 min

Isaiah Lecture 14 - Who Is Like God?

The might of God compared to the nations of the earth. Patience for the day of the Lord.

Dec 29, 2020•27 min

Isaiah Lecture 13 - Comfort My People

The penalty to be paid by Israel. Promises of the Messiah. Trust in God and His promises.

Dec 22, 2020•22 min

Isaiah Lecture 12 - Trust in the Lord

The weakness of Egypt revealed. The faith of Hezekiah. Purity of heart.

Dec 08, 2020•33 min

Isaiah Lecture 11 - Signs for Unbelievers

Obstinacy in the face of signs. The insufficiency of superficial belief.

Dec 01, 2020•21 min

Isaiah Lecture 10 - The Study of Prophecy

Cooperation with the will of God. The coexistence of evil and right teaching.

Nov 24, 2020•23 min

Isaiah Lecture 9 - Historicity of Prophecies

Oracles concerning the fates of Babylon, Egypt, and surrounding territories. Historical fulfillment of these prophecies.

Nov 10, 2020•33 min

Isaiah Lecture 8 - The Oracle Against Babylon, Part II

The rise of Babylon over Assyria. The desolation of Babylon foretold.

Nov 03, 2020•25 min

Isaiah Lecture 7 - The Oracle Against Babylon, Part I

The shift of nations. The last kings of Judah and Israel, and their struggle with Assyria.

Oct 27, 2020•23 min

Isaiah Lecture 6 - The Emmanuel Songs

War with Syria. The birth of Emmanuel foretold. Promises of the Messiah.

Oct 13, 2020•18 min

Isaiah Lecture 5 - First Visions

Early prophecies of Isaiah. Judah as a vineyard. The messianic branch.

Oct 06, 2020•31 min

Isaiah Lecture 4 - Historical Context

The kings of Judah during the life of Isaiah. Continual threat from Assyria. Corruption in the kingdom.

Sep 29, 2020•33 min

← Prev Next →

Hosted on Libsyn

For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android