Chris Explores the Gospels

Lenten Gospel Snack #4- Make Space for God to Surprise You

In this Gospel Snack, Chris reflects on Isaiah 43:19 and the truth that God is always doing something new in our lives. Lent becomes a season of making space — space to notice, to listen, and to be surprised by grace. This reflection invites you to open your heart to the quiet, unexpected ways God is moving today.

Lenten Gospel Snack #3- The Gift of the Desert

In this Gospel Snack, Chris reflects on Hosea 2:14 and the surprising truth that God leads us into the desert not to punish us, but to speak to our hearts. Lent becomes a gentle desert — a place of quiet, clarity, and renewed intimacy with God. This reflection invites you to embrace the stillness and discover the gift God has waiting for you there.

E 12: The Deep Roots of Faithfulness and the Dignity God Restores

In this episode, we remain on the hillside with Jesus as He continues the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:27–32. Here, He speaks to the deeper movements of the human heart — desire, dignity, and the sacredness of covenant love. Through historical context, first‑century cultural insight, and the wisdom of Catholic tradition, we explore how Jesus’ words protect the vulnerable, honor the human person, and call us to a faithfulness that begins long before our actions.
With sensory storytelling, prayer, and gentle reflection, we discover how Jesus invites us not into shame, but into wholeness — a way of seeing ourselves and others with compassion, integrity, and the eyes of God.

Lenten Gospel Snack #2- Lent Is Not a Self Improvement Plan

In this Gospel Snack, Chris reflects on Psalm 51:10 and the truth that Lent is not a self‑improvement project. Instead of striving to fix ourselves, we’re invited to let God create something new within us. This reflection helps you approach Lent with openness, trust, and a spirit of surrender.

Ash Wednesday Gospel Snack- Return to Me With Your Whole Heart

On this Ash Wednesday, Chris reflects on Joel 2:12 and God’s invitation to return with our whole heart. The ashes we receive aren’t a burden but a reminder of God’s mercy and His desire to draw us close. This reflection helps you begin Lent with honesty, hope, and a renewed openness to God’s grace.

Ep 11: Anger, Reconciliation, and the Heart of the Kingdom

In this episode, we return to the hillside as Jesus continues the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:21–26. Here, He confronts the everyday reality of anger, broken relationships, and the urgent call to make peace. We explore His teaching on the hidden harm of contempt, the priority of reconciliation even over worship, and the God‑given dignity of every person we encounter.
Through historical context, sensory storytelling, and prayer, we discover that healing what’s fractured isn’t a burden but a path to freedom. And when we remember that we will never look into the eyes of someone who isn’t loved by God, our way of living, loving, and forgiving begins to change.

Gospel Snacks With Chris- You Are Enough

In this Gospel Snack, Chris reflects on Jeremiah 31:3 and the truth that God’s love is everlasting — steady, unconditional, and not dependent on our performance. Whether you’re feeling unseen or doing just fine, this reminder is for you: you are enough for God, right now, as you are. Let this brief reflection help you see yourself with the same tenderness and dignity that God already sees in you.

Ep 10: Salt, Light, and the Fulfillment of the Law

In this episode, we step onto the hillside with Jesus as He calls His followers the salt of the earth and the light of the world. In Matthew 5:13–20, we explore what these powerful images meant to first‑century listeners — symbols of preservation, wisdom, visibility, and mission — and how Jesus invites us to embody them today.
We also look at what it means for Jesus to “fulfill the Law,” uncovering the shift from external rule‑keeping to a deeper, interior righteousness rooted in love. Through historical insight, vivid storytelling, and reflective prayer, this episode helps you see your identity and purpose through Jesus’ eyes — and challenges you to shine with authenticity, courage, and compassion in the week ahead.