HeyJaredThe Raising Catholic Podcast
Raising Catholic is just two Catholic dad's (and best friends) on opposite sides of the country, raising their families and deepening their faith as they study the Bible one book at a time.Join Josh Vegors (Nashville, TN) and Tim Summers (Reno, NV) every week to talk through…
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Temple Brothel and Thrones: Power & Betrayal in 2 Maccabees 4–6 (opens the original)
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Hosts Josh and Tim (with a guest appearance by Tim's brother Joey) unpack Chapters 4–6 of 2 Maccabees, exploring brutal power struggles, corrupt high priests, and the inspiring martyrdom of Eleazar. They draw out themes of providential discipline, the weight of sacred history, and how these ancient stories speak to leadership, faith, and parenting today — with a look ahead to the revolt of Judas Maccabeus and more martyrdoms next week.
Hidden Ark, Open Hearts: 2 Maccabees & the Power of Mercy (opens the original)
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Josh and Tim unpack 2 Maccabees chapters 1–3, exploring its historical context, how it differs from 1 Maccabees, and why the author condenses earlier accounts. They discuss the Feast of Booths, the hidden tabernacle and ark at Mount Nebo, and the book's ties to Jewish and early Christian worship.The hosts reflect on major themes like the scapegoating mechanism, Heliodorus’s dramatic conversion, and the striking parallels between 2 Maccabees and New Testament teachings—especially mercy, nonviolen
Raising Catholic: Maccabees, Prayer, and the Spiritual Hunt (opens the original)
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Two Catholic dads dive into 1–2 Maccabees and use the family’s struggle as a metaphor for the Church’s fight against external forces and internal betrayal. They contrast the Maccabees’ isolation with Paul’s evangelism, explore paradoxes like freedom and loving enemies, and reflect on fasting, prayer, and self-denial.Interwoven with personal stories—a backcountry hunting trip, anxiety soothed by Hail Marys, relic rosaries, and practical calls to serve the homeless—this episode blends biblical stu
When Priests Become Kings: Jonathan, Rome, and the Maccabees (opens the original)
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Josh and Tim discuss chapters 10–12 of 1 Maccabees, exploring Jonathan’s ambiguous role as priest, ruler, and warrior, Rome’s limited diplomacy, and striking parallels to modern geopolitics around Jerusalem. Amid carpool banter and parenting moments, they reflect on the power of alliances and friendships, the mimetic nature of influence, and why choosing who shapes you matters for faith and family.
Maccabees, Mercy, and Mercenary Hearts: A Raising Catholic Conversation (opens the original)
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Josh and Tim read 1 Maccabees (chapters 7–9), unpacking the book's breakneck battles, Judas Maccabeus's zeal, and the moral tensions between vengeance and mercy.They trace short-term alliances with Rome, reflect on "mercenary hearts," and draw modern parallels about forgiveness, cultural contagion, and the need for objective truth.
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