Explore the four Marian dogmas in this episode of The Word Unveiled — the Immaculate Conception, Mary as Mother of God, her perpetual virginity, and the Assumption into Heaven! #twu #thewordunveiled #maryqueenofheaven
In this continuation of our series on Jesus Hidden in the Old Testament, Gordon walks through passages from texts like Isaiah's "child is born to us" and the Root of Jesse. The episode closes with a summary tying Genesis 3 and Revelation 12 together, and a reminder that the Old Testament is, in full, a roadmap to Christ. #twu #thewordunveiled #jesusintheoldtestament
Jesus is hidden in the Old Testament — but for the believer who pays attention, He's visible everywhere. In this episode of The Word Unveiled, Gordon Peck begins a two-part Bible study exploring many instances where Christ is present in the Hebrew Scriptures, drawing on His words in Luke 24 that "all Scripture points to him." #twu #thewordunveiled #Jeseus #hidden #oldtestament
Prompted by a sobering study revealing that a majority of Catholics view the bread and wine as mere symbols, this episode of the Word Unveiled sets out to recover the true depth of the Sacrament. Walk through biblical history as we connect ancient rituals of Yom Kippur and the Passover Seder directly to Jesus's institution of the Holy Mass. #twu #thewordunveiled #theEucharist
This fifth part of the series on the Reformation reflects on the decline of papal authority in resolving international disputes, the secularization of universities, the rise of capitalism and colonial exploitation, and the tragic misuse of Luther's writings centuries later during the Holocaust. #twu #thewordunveiled #thereformation
In this fourth episode of the Reformation series, we trace the dramatic conversion of Saint Ignatius of Loyola and follow the Society of Jesus as it spread the faith from Japan to Michigan. Take a look at two of Trent's greatest champions: Saint Charles Borromeo and Saint Teresa of Avila! #twu #thewordunveiled #thereformation
In part two of The Reformation, Gordon takes us on a deep dive into the intellectual and spiritual tremors that shook 16th-century Europe. Turn your attention to the Holy Roman Empire and the life of Martin Luther. From a terrifying thunderstorm that sparked his monastic vows to his intense personal struggles with spiritual anxiety, explore the shift in theology that led to his "breakthrough" on justification by faith alone! #twu #thewordunveiled #reformation
In Part One of our series on The Reformation, host Gordon Peck takes us on a deep dive into the centuries leading up to the Great Revolt. Exploring deep cultural and language divides, this episode uncovers how secular politics heavily entangled the spiritual mission of the Church. We look closely at the lives, teachings, and controversial legacies of two early reformers. Tune in to find out who they were! #twu #thewordunveiled #thereformation
In this episode of the Word Unveiled, host Gordon Peck takes us on a fascinating journey back to the late Middle Ages to explore the backstory and impact of the most published book in history next to the Bible: The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis. Dive into the historical turmoil of the 1400s, including: the political manipulation of the Church that left believers searching for deeper, personal spiritual stability and how the horrors of the plague gave rise to a call for true inner conversion. #twu #thewordunveiled #thomasakempis
In the grand finale of this seven-part series, Christianity in the Roman World, Gordon Peck explores the transformative 4th and 5th centuries. Discover how the Church rose from the ashes of a collapsing Roman Empire to guide Western civilization through the leadership of St. Jerome, St. Ambrose, St. Augustine, and Pope St. Leo the Great! #twu #thewordunveiled #christianityinrome
