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“Uncovering the world behind the Word.”
Chris Explores the Gospels is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the richness of the New Testament. Hosted by Chris Choma, each episode journeys through the gospel stories with curiosity and clarity, while also drawing on historical and cultural insights that bring scripture to life. By exploring the world in which these texts were written — from first‑century traditions to everyday practices — Chris helps listeners understand the deeper meaning behind the words and how they continue to inspire faith today. Whether you’re new to the Bible or a seasoned reader, this show invites you to engage with the gospels in a way that is thoughtful, accessible, and profoundly relevant.
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Feb 9, 2026
Feb 9, 2026
25 min
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.
Feb 2, 2026
Feb 2, 2026
19 min
In this episode, we climb the hillside with Jesus as He begins the Sermon on the Mount. Here, He reveals the heart of the Kingdom through the Beatitudes — a series of blessings that turn the world’s values upside down and invite us into a new way of seeing, living, and loving.
Jan 26, 2026
Jan 26, 2026
20 min
In this episode, we stand on the shoreline of Galilee as Jesus begins His public ministry. From the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy to the calling of the first disciples, we explore how the light of Christ breaks into ordinary places and how His simple invitation — “Follow Me” — becomes the turning point of countless lives.
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Jan 19, 2026
Jan 19, 2026
20 min
In this episode, we follow Jesus into the wilderness where hunger, silence, and temptation become the setting for one of the most important moments of His mission. Through historical insight, first‑century context, and the wisdom of saints and scholars—from Augustine and Chrysostom to Aquinas, Fulton Sheen, Benedict XVI, and Bishop Barron—we explore what this encounter truly meant.
Jan 12, 2026
Jan 12, 2026
23 min
John the Baptist cries out in the wilderness, calling Israel — and us — to a fresh start. In this episode, Chris explores John’s bold message of repentance and the hope it carries for anyone longing for renewal. Then we move to the Jordan River, where Jesus steps into the water and reveals the depth of God’s love through His baptism.
Jan 8, 2026
Jan 8, 2026
3 min
Epiphany isn’t just a feast day — it opens a short season in the Catholic Church called Epiphanytide. In this episode, Chris explores the meaning of Epiphany, the Greek roots of the word, and the three key moments when Jesus is revealed: the Magi, the Baptism of the Lord, and the Wedding at Cana. A brief, thoughtful reflection back to his childhood to help you notice how God may be revealing Himself in your own life today.
Jan 5, 2026
Jan 5, 2026
22 min
In this episode, we enter one of the most dramatic and tender moments of Jesus’ early life: the Holy Family’s flight into Egypt and their unexpected return to Nazareth (Matthew 2:13–23). This episode reveals a God who is present not only in the places we choose, but in the unfamiliar places we never expected to go — the Egypt's and Nazareth's of our own lives.
Dec 31, 2025
Dec 31, 2025
3 min
I thought I knew Daniel… until I actually read the Book of Daniel for the first time this week. And what I found hit me harder than I expected.
With the Hallow App prayer challenge starting in just a few days, I realized I didn’t know much about Daniel beyond the lions’ den. So I sat down, opened the book, and really paid attention. And honestly… it changed me.