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The Formed Catholic ShowHow to Study the BibleDr. Tim Gray and Dr. Mark Giszczak discuss how studying the Bible can change your life.
2025-05-0930 min
Across the CanonEp 11- Pope Francis, Wisdom Literature, and the Wisdom of Solomon w/ Dr. Mark GiszczakA discussion on Pope Francis's contribution to biblical studies, the need for wisdom literature, and Dr. Giszczak's commentary on Wisdom of Solomon You can purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Solomon-Commentary-Testament-Scripture/dp/1540963691/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=33MSQSN15VYS9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SzprUPKU063ui15JarUOMx_BKgnSZ2FhqKKVCbIiuIkIqoVpHmiRiww2OJZb0bhWT4zzVl7K99VE76ZzF9w43iABxucZfwAxd0CBmZKsZo0qkPm-MyAkNDxMzmQmRyaTKhweVbMDPWqULYQcuI0cdWdK_yJgN-ceESzffhb_pxygnmLstaiho9jRDAGOkNR0hAxaxquPMq3mClU6ux02Z7QQsB27WIKMJK-rJnrkRaqo_s4yaqXfH5A-J8eiij00LYVVFXz2Cr4RPMgSj8ZpGnrymAzYc-BGwkZQHa7uN-s.RFc6uqaZPqU-xRaPU-RESSy_9s1WZ_Yi7n3ItDjEAZQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=wisdom+of+solomon&qid=1745971553&sprefix=wisdom+of+solomon%2Caps%2C128&sr=8...2025-04-3053 min
Spirit Mornings04-15-25 Spirit Mornings ShowGuest Time Stamps:
-Morning Prayer (Fr. Mark McKercher): 8:45
-Dcn. Tom Deall (St. Matthew, Bellevue, NE) - Dating and Marriage Guide Series: 13:47
-Fr. Jeff Loseke (Pastor, St. Charles Borromeo, Gretna) Ask-A-Priest: 43:45
-GBC: Job 30 - Dr. Mark Giszczak (Professor of Sacred Scripture, Augustine Institute): 1:10:49
-Dave Mucia (Volunteer, Spirit Catholic Radio Network) - Volunteer Appreciation Month: 1:39:372025-04-151h 57
Lighthouse Catholic TalksThe Dark Passages of Scripture with Dr. Mark GiszczakHas Scripture ever made you uncomfortable? Do you have questions or doubts about events in the Bible that seem difficult to explain? In this important talk, author and Augustine Institute professor Dr. Mark Giszczak illuminates "the dark passages of Scripture"— those biblical events of violence and suffering that may not seem compatible with a loving and merciful God. Dr. Giszczak explains how God's justice, mercy, and love are all wholly compatible in Scripture, and asserts the importance of reading these passages with faith, intelligence, and within the teaching of the Church.
See the work of...2025-04-1556 min
Catholic Bible StudyLuminous Mysteries: Institution of the EucharistDo you desire to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Mark Giszczak as they explore these biblical mysteries and seek to grow in love for Christ through them.This episode on the Institution of the Holy Eucharist is the fifth episode of a five-part series on the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary.
See the work of Jesuit Refugee ServiceBuy Your Bible on Catholic.Market.Watch Bible Studies on Formed.Sign Up for F...2025-03-2019 min
The Pentecost Today USA PodcastThe Pentecost Today Podcast- Episode with Dr Mark GiszczakIn this special episode of the Pentecost Today USA Podcast, Bill Snyder talks with Dr. Mark Giszczak, Council Member for Pentecost Today USA. Dr. Giszczak is an Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. He has a passion for Scripture and loves helping Catholics read, pray, and understand the Bible. His works include Light on the Dark Passages of Scripture, Bible Translation and the Making of the ESV Catholic Edition, Wisdom of Solomon, and has contributed to the Augustine Institute’s Bible in a Year and the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible. He writes re...2025-02-2826 minSpirit Mornings02-18-25 Spirit Mornings ShowGuest Time Stamps:
-Morning Prayer (Fr. Loras Grell): 11:29
-Sharon Doran (Founder of Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study) - Bruce's Effect on Sharon: 15:22
-Fr. Jeff Loseke (Pastor, St. Charles Borromeo, Gretna) - Ask-A-Priest: Flag Flying Protocol: 43:32
-GBC: Esther 6:1-14 - Dr. Mark Giszczak (Professor of Sacred Scripture, Augustine Institute): 1:11:03
-Archbishop George Lucas (Archbishop of Omaha Diocese) - Jubilee Year: 1:39:322025-02-181h 57Spirit Mornings11-04-24 Spirit Mornings ShowGuest Time Stamps:
-Morning Prayer (Fr. Loras Grell): 7:01
-Chad Steiner (Associate Teacher, Emmaus Institute) - Series: “Emmaus Encounters: The Heart of the Psalms”: 10:34
-Jeremiah Zimmerman (More Mercy) - Protestant Seminarian Finds Home in Catholic Church through Social Media: 40:50
-GBC: 2 Chronicles 34:22-33 - Dr. Mark Giszczak (Professor of Sacred Scripture, Augustine Institute): 1:09:51
-Matthew Daniels (Professor of Law, Political Science and Human Rights at Anderson University in Anderson, SC and the founder of Good of All) - Book: “Catholic Heroes of Civil and Human Rights: 1800s to Present”: 1:37:422024-11-041h 56The Formed Catholic ShowHow Does God Use Miracles?Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Mark Giszczak, professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute Graduate School, sit down to discuss miracles. This conversation touches on the nature of miracles, how God uses them, and the role they play in the process of Canonization.
2024-10-1118 minThe Formed Catholic ShowHow Is the Bible Translated?Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. Mark Giszczak, Professor of Sacred Scripture for the Graduate School, to discuss his book, Bible Translation and the Making of the ESV Catholic Edition. In this episode, these Biblical scholars dive into the history of Biblical translation and why there are so many today.
2024-10-0419 minCatholic Bible StudyAnchored Bible Conference: The Quest for Wisdom and Co-Reigning with ChristIn this enlightening episode, Dr. Mark Giszczak, Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute, shares his profound insights on the quest for wisdom as depicted in the Bible. Dr. Giszczak explores the intricate connections between wisdom and kingship, highlighting how the desire for wisdom leads to a kingdom, drawing from his expertise in Old Testament wisdom literature. Using the Wisdom of Solomon as a focal point, he explains the significance of wisdom in both ancient and contemporary contexts, illustrating how wisdom is the ultimate intellectual virtue that guides us toward true power and glory. Join us to...2024-08-2239 minSpirit Mornings08-20-24 Spirit Mornings ShowGuest Time Stamps:
-Tom Carroll (Founder, President of The Catholic Talent Project): 00:12:52
-Ask a Priest: Fr. Jacob Epstein (Pastor of St. Peter Council Bluffs, Iowa): 00:42:10
-GBC: 1 Chronicles 20:1-7 - Dr. Mark Giszczak (Professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute): 1:13:37
-Patty Fredrichs (Volunteer at the Christ Our Life Conference): 1:42:472024-08-201h 58
The 4Fathers PodcastTampa Crisis Center AND Dr. Mark Giszczak MixdownWe talk to Tricia Townsend about the Tampa Bay Crisis Center, and to Dr. Mark Giszczak about his new book on suffering.2024-07-0225 min
Kresta in the AfternoonEdmund Miller and Alicia Wong(12 June 2024)Just as Job was tried, all of us are tested by suffering. It comes in many different forms: grief about the past, pain in the present, and sadness about what might have been. We explore personal dimensions of suffering with Mark Giszczak.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alkresta/message2024-06-1213 minKresta in the AfternoonWhat Every Catholic should know about Suffering - Mark Giszczak(11 June 2024)Just as Job was tried, all of us are tested by suffering. It comes in many different forms: grief about the past, pain in the present, and sadness about what might have been. We explore personal dimensions of suffering with Mark Giszczak.
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Classical Theism PodcastEp. #264 - The Book of Wisdom w/ Dr. Mark GiszczakWhat is the biblical book of Wisdom all about? Who wrote it? Is? Why is this an important book for philosophically interested Catholic Christians? Why is wisdom spoken about as female in various parts of the book? How does Wisdom point us to Jesus Christ? Dr. Mark Giszczak joins the show to discuss his new commentary on the book of Wisdom. Join our community: https://www.classicaltheism.com/support2024-05-1135 min
Catholic ForumWhat every Catholic should know about sufferingOn this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we chat with Dr. Mark Giszczak, Professor of Sacred Scripture at Agustine Institute Graduate School of Theology about his new book, "Suffering: What Every Catholic Should Know." You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube Channel. Please like and subscribe. 2024-05-0129 minKresta in the AfternoonWhat Every Catholic should know about Suffering - Mark Giszczak(22 April 2024)Just as Job was tried, all of us are tested by suffering. It comes in many different forms: grief about the past, pain in the present, and sadness about what might have been. We explore personal dimensions of suffering with Mark Giszczak.
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Catholic Answers Focus#535 Suffering 101 - Mark GiszczakThe fact of suffering poses real intellectual challenges to the Christian message. So how do we share the gospel of a loving God, when suffering seems to reflect so poorly on him? Mark Giszcack, author of Suffering: What Every Catholic Should Know, joins us.
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Hello and welcome to Focus, the Catholic Answers Podcast for living, understanding and defending your Catholic faith. One of the greatest challenges faced with any person who wants to explain and defend the Catholic faith is life, and the fact that life involves sometimes overwhelming suffering. So you got to be able to answer…2024-04-1700 min
The Catholic Canuck PodcastWhat Every Catholic Should Know About Suffering w/Dr. Mark GiszczakDr. Mark Giszczak is a professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology and is the author of several books including his latest called Suffering: What Every Catholic Should Know. Suffering to some degree is something all of us will encounter at some point in our lives. In this episode, we talk about how we can unite our suffering to Christ and help both Catholics and non-Catholics understand suffering from an eternal perspective.Website: catholicbiblestudent.comBook: https://catholic.market/what-every-catholic-should-know/suffering-what-every-catholic-should-know/Augustine Institute: https://www.augustineinstitute.org...2024-04-1259 minLighthouse Catholic TalksLeviticus Explained with Dr. Mark GiszczakFor many, Leviticus is a strange and difficult book of the Old Testament. As the third book of the Torah, Leviticus lies at the heart of the Law of Moses, and to truly understand it is to unlock a key to relationship with God. Join Biblical scholar Dr. Mark Giszczak as he takes you on a fascinating look deep into the Book of Leviticus where you’ll learn about love, charity, remission of sin, grace, as well as gain new insights into the Old Testament and see pointers to the New Testament.
See the wor...2024-04-0253 min
The Drew Mariani ShowBiblical Roots of the EucharistHour 3 of The Drew Mariani Show on 3-28-24 Mark Giszczak helps us explore the Biblical and Jewish roots of the Last Supper and the institution of the Eucharist Catholic Bible Student Drew talks about tomorrow’s special Good Friday broadcasts here on Relevant Radio, and talks about the pilgrimage tradition of visiting 7 churches after Holy Thursday mass 2024-03-2849 minKresta in the AfternoonWhat is the Wisdom of Solomon? - Mark Giszczak (21 March, 2024)The Wisdom of Solomon is one of the most overlooked books of the Bible and is even a bit of an outlier. Most Protestants don’t consider it to be part of the Scriptures. Unlike many Old Testament books, it was originally written in classical Greek, and even among Greek texts it makes use of very rare vocabulary. We dive into the book with Mark Giszczak.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alkresta/message2024-03-2239 min
Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave DwyerWhy Does God Allow Suffering? Examining Faith and Hardship with Dr. Mark GiszczakLent is a fitting time to reflect on life’s struggles, and Father Dave welcomes Dr. Mark Giszczak to discuss his new book “Suffering: What Every Catholic Should Know.” Dr. Giszczak is a professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology.2024-03-1820 min
Church Life TodaySuffering, with Mark GiszczakSuffering is universal. But how do we understand suffering? Does it have meaning? Can it have meaning? And most of all, what is the meaning of suffering in Christian life? Questions like these inform the work of my guest today, Dr. Mark Giszczak, author of the new book Suffering: What Every Catholic Should Know. Dr. Giszczak is Professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, where he teaches a course on the Theology of Suffering that gave rise to this new book. In our discussion today we will talk about whether and how God suffers...2024-03-1839 min
Ignatius Press PodcastMark Giszczak: Why does God allow suffering?They’re simple questions, and ones that every believer has to confront at some point in his or her life: why do we suffer, and why does God—who we believe to be good and loving—allow it?
Humanity’s struggles with these questions have inspired countless works of art and literature—from the book of Job on through the ages—as well as theological treatises. But the struggle is also very personal; we all must undergo suffering in our lives, and as Christians, come to an understanding of how these sufferings fit into God’s plan for our redemp...2024-03-1547 min
Drew The CatholicAll about SUFFERING w/ Dr. Mark GiszczakGet a copy of the book:Catholic Market: https://catholic.market/what-every-catholic-should-know/suffering-what-every-catholic-should-know/Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PgDwdxMark's Blog: https://catholicbiblestudent.com/Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/RFQWnKS3e5Join us on locals: https://drewthecatholic.locals.com/———Books I recommend:What Is Redemption (How Christ's Suffering Saves Us): https://amzn.to/3LdAq78Rome Sweet Home: https://amzn.to/3oHLwcYWhen The Church Was Young: https://amzn.to/3mZ0TgQThe Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: https://amzn.to/3KjvMVWThe Jewish...2024-03-0850 min
The Cordial Catholic241: Why We Suffer, And What to Do About It (w/ Dr. Mark Giszczak)In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by the wonderful Dr. Mark Giszczak from the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology to talk about suffering. It's a perennial topic and, as I suggest in this episode, one of the top reasons that I hear about for people leaving the Catholic faith. Why does God allow so much suffering? What's the difference between human-caused suffering and natural disasters and sicknesses? How is suffering just? And, incredibly, how does the Catholic faith actually propose the best framework for understanding evil and suffering – something that atheists simply can't ex...2024-03-061h 05The Drew Mariani ShowCrime and Illegal Immigration/Suffering Hour 1 of The Drew Mariani Show 3-1-24 Drew's News Roundup Charles Nemeth joins the show to discuss the connection between crime and illegal immigration Prof. Mark Giszczak shares on what Catholics should know about suffering from his new book 2024-03-0249 min
Man Up!Suffering: What Every Catholic Should Know - Mark GiszczakMark Giszczak is professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute in Colorado. He joins me today to discuss the topic of his newest book, "Suffering: What Every Catholic Should Know".Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:
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- Faith and...2024-02-2628 minThe Drew Mariani ShowAncient Discoveries / Bodily Dignity in DeathHour 3 of The Drew Mariani Show on 2-6-24 Prof. Mark Giszczak joins us for a fascinating discussion around ancient artifacts and discoveries that illuminate our faith in Christ Fr. Tad Pacholczyk takes a look at the ways we treat our bodies after death - is it ok to donate your body to science? What about cremation? He explores what dignity and burial mean 2024-02-0753 min
Catholic Theology ShowProphecy and Revelation in the Wisdom of Solomon w/ Dr. Mark GiszczakHow does the book of Wisdom encourage us to unite humanity’s philosophical pursuit of wisdom with God’s revelation in history? Today, Dr. Michael Dauphinais and Dr. Mark Giszczak, professor of scripture and theology at the Augustine Institute, unpack the Wisdom of Solomon, while addressing related themes such as how Scripture should be approached according to the Second Vatican Council.Resources:Explore the informative and approachable Catholic Commentary on Sacred ScriptureRead more about Dr. Mark Giszczak and his achievements hereCheck out Dr. Mark’s new book on the Wisdom of SolomonLearn more about the incredible work o...2024-02-0657 min
Outside the WallsCatholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture - Dr. Mark GiszczakDr. Mark Giszczak, who received his Ph.D. from The Catholic University of America, is a professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute just outside Denver, Colorado.
He is the author of “Bible Translation and the Making of the ESV Catholic Edition (Augustine Institute), ”Light on the Dark Passages of Scripture (OSV), What Every Catholic Should Know about Suffering (Augustine Institute, Ignatius Press), and He is one of the Series editors for Baker Academic’s Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture. He has written the first Old Testament volume for that series on the Wisdom of Solomon.
...2024-02-0356 minCatholic Bible StudyLuminous Mysteries: Institution of the EucharistDo you desire to grow in your understanding and devotion to the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary? Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Mark Giszczak as they explore these biblical mysteries and seek to grow in love for Christ through them.This episode on the Institution of the Holy Eucharist is the fifth episode of a five-part series on the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary.
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Augustine Institute Catholic Talk ShowWho is the Holy Spirit? w/ Dr. Mark GiszczakWho is the Holy Spirit? Following last week's episode on God, Tim Gray welcomes Dr. Mark Giszczak to discuss the commonly misunderstood persons of the Trinity.
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Outside the WallsDr. Mark Giszczak - Bible Translation & the Making of the ESV Catholic EditionDr. Mark Giszczak, Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute, recently wrote the book “Bible Translation and the Making of the ESV Catholic Edition.”
In this book, He covers the conversations that preceded the ESV project and the promulgation of the Vatican document on translation, Liturgiam authenticam (2001). The meeting of the minds represented by the ESV translation philosophy and the Vatican’s own translation norms is remarkable.
Dr. Mark Giszczak specializes in Old Testament Wisdom Literature as well as biblical theology and Catholic biblical interpretation.
He blogs at https://catholicbiblestudent.com/
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Catholic SaintsSt. Teresa of CalcuttaSt. Teresa of Calcutta is known throughout the world as a woman totally committed to the Gospel and to the Catholic Church. Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Mark Giszczak discuss the great Catholic saint of the poor, Teresa of Calcutta.Watch Catholic Saints on FORMED.Sign Up for FORMED.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute on the Mission Circle.
See the work of Jesuit Refugee ServiceWatch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed.Sign up for a 7-day f...2022-02-2830 minClassical Theism PodcastLight on the Dark Passages of Scripture w/ Dr. Mark GiszczakWhat are the "dark passages" of Scripture? Why can't Catholics simply shrug them off as primitive mistakes made by ancient writers? Why is it important to remember God as Teacher, Judge, and Savior? Does God kill people? Does God order people to kill people? Is the Bible a pro-slavery book? Does Scripture support polygamy? Also, can Catholics benefit from the English Standard Version of the Bible? Dr. Mark Giszczak joins us to discuss these topics and more. The Classical Theism Podcast aims to defend Catholic Christian ideas in conversation. With the help of various guests, I defend...2021-12-271h 06
Polycarp's ParadigmEpisode 154: The Tale of Bible Translations (w/ Dr. Mark Giszczak) (March 2, 2021)There are around 450 English Bible translations, a few of which have been approved by the Catholic Church for the Catholic Faithful. The ESV Catholic Edition is the newest approved edition now available. The story behind this version and the history of Bible translation in general is quite fascinating. Dr. Mark Giszczak, Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture from the Augustine Institute, help us unpack this tale. Bible: https://www.catholicbible.org/ Dr. G website: https://catholicbiblestudent.com/2021-03-021h 13
Polycarp's ParadigmPoly 154 – The Tale of Bible Translations (w/ Dr. Mark Giszczak)There are around 450 English Bible translations, a few of which have been approved by the Catholic Church for the Catholic Faithful. The ESV Catholic Edition is the newest approved edition now available. The story behind this version and the history of Bible translation in general is quite fascinating. Dr. Mark Giszczak, Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture from the Augustine Institute, help us unpack this tale. Bible: https://www.catholicbible.org/ Dr. G website: https://catholicbiblestudent.com/2021-03-021h 12
Catholic Review RadioFeb. 28, 2021 | Translations of the Bible: What are the options?Dr. Mark Giszczak, Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture with the Denver-based Augustine Institute, speaks with George Matysek about the differing approaches scholars have taken to translating the Bible over the centuries. He offers tips for choosing a translation for prayer, study or reflection that best suits its intended use. He also tells us about the newly-released English Standard Version-Catholic Edition of the Bible.2021-03-0128 min
Outside the WallsSunday of the Word of God: Dr. Mark GiszczakDr. Mark Giszczak, from the Augustine Institute, joins us to talk about the importance of Sacred Scripture in our lives and talks to us about the new ESV-CE translation of the Bible distributed by the Augustine Institute.Patreon supporters get extra segments! Learn more and Listen at https://www.patreon.com/posts/46577068.2021-01-2356 min
Hey Everybody! It's Fr. EdwardEpisode 71: A Crash Course in the Bible with Dr. Mark GiszczakThe Augustine Institute recently released a new bible translation called the ESV Catholic edition. Dr. Giszczak explains the game of biblical alphabet soup, and helps us understand the complexity of the bible.
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The Cordial Catholic091: Do Catholics Even Read The Bible? (w/ Dr. Mark Giszczak)In this episode of The Cordial Catholic Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Mark Giszczak from the Augustine Institute to talk about Catholics' relationship to Scripture: Do Catholics read the Bible? Mark says, "Yes!" and increasingly so!We tackle how to read the Bible in a Catholic context, difficult and dark passages of Scripture, problems with Bible translations and Catholic theology and much more! For more from Mark visit the Augustine Institute and have a look at their brand new ESV Catholic Edition of the Bible, too! For more, visit The Cordial Catholic. Send...2021-01-061h 01