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Kresta in the Afternoon – March 11, 2024 – Hour 2

Guest Host Marcus Peter and Steve Ray discuss the meaning of sparrows in the Jewish temple, and we look at GK Chesteron’s use of literature for apologetics with Ralph Wood. 

 

The Birds, the Temple, and the Pilgrims

In Psalm 84, we hear of the swallows and sparrows that have an envious place for nesting, for they have built their nests at the altars of the Lord. We unpack the meaning of the passage with Steve Ray.  

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The Birds, the Temple, and the Pilgrims

Steve Ray leads pilgrimages to the Holy Land, Rome and other sites. He converted to Catholicism in 1994 and is the author of "Genesis: A Bible Study Guide and Commentary," “Crossing the Tiber,” “Upon this Rock” and other books, including a brand-new study on the Book of Genesis. He’s the host and producer of the Footprints of God DVD series and has been to the Holy Land more than 200 times. He also writes bible studies for Catholic Scripture Study International Visit catholic-convert.com and footprintsofgodpilgrimages.com

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GK Chesterton’s Darkly Comedic Apologetics

G.K. Chesterton is among the most prolific Christian literary apologists of the last century. In more than 100 books and essays, he made a convincing case for the Gospel. Yet he is often portrayed as a simple, cheery many. Ralph Wood argues there is more to the story – he joins us.

Ralph Wood is a professor of Theology and Literature at Baylor University. He's the author or editor of several books including Tolkien Among the Moderns.

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