The Road to Emmaus with Scott Hahn

Why is God a Trinity?

Scott Hahn and guest John Bergsma discuss how the family structure—perfectly reflected in the Holy Family of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus—reveals God’s own identity as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.   Learn More Dive deeper into the Sunday Mass readings with The Word of the Lord video subscription. Watch weekly reflections by Scott Hahn and John Bergsma. Get the books that go along with the videos: John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord series. The Holy Family offers wisdom for our own families. Read more in this blog by Scott Hahn.  

The Kingship of Jesus

Scott Hahn is joined by John Bergsma to discuss the royalty of Jesus—His descent from the line of Davidic kings and how He fulfills the Old Testament types that came before.   Learn More Dive deeper into the Sunday Mass readings with The Word of the Lord video subscription. Watch weekly reflections by Scott Hahn and John Bergsma. Get the books that go along with the videos: John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord series. Reading the genealogy of Jesus around Christmas time is meant to reveal Jesus as the Son of David. Read more in this blog.

Jesus and the Law

What does Jesus mean when He says, “Let him who is without sin throw the first stone”? Is Jesus changing the Mosaic law? Or is He fulfilling it in a deeper way?   Learn More Learn more about difficult Scripture passages with John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord series. The point of morality is not to follow a set of rules, but to pursue happiness. Learn more in this blog.  Learn more about how Jesus is the fulfillment of the law in Genesis to Jesus.

The Hour Is Coming

What does the “hour” in the Gospel of John mean? In this episode, discover the purpose of liturgical time and how the Church calendar points to Christ.   Learn More Discover the meaning of difficult Scripture passages in John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year C. Advent is about preparing our hearts for Jesus. Read more in this blog. Take a new look at Advent and Christmas in this episode of The Road to Emmaus. 

The Holy Family is an Icon of The Trinity

Despite its very unique role in salvation, the Holy Family offers a perfect model for Christian marriage and family life. Be inspired and encouraged in God’s plan for your family in this episode.   Learn More Find biblical wisdom for your family in Kimberly Hahn’s Beloved and Blessed. Discover the importance of upholding the sanctity of marriage in Scott Hahn’s The First Society. Read more about the Holy Family in this blog by Scott Hahn.

Friendship and Evangelization

The friendship between St. Paul and St. Luke impacted the spread of the faith and the history of the Church—and it shows the importance of strong Christian friendship.   Learn More Get ready for the new liturgical year with John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year C. Friendship was the key to the early Church’s growth. Learn more in Mike Aquilina’s Friendship and the Fathers: How the Early Church Evangelized. We all want authentic friendship. Read more in this blog.  

Evangelizing the Culture Like St. Paul

How do we share the Gospel with unbelievers? St. Paul’s Areopagus Sermon in Acts 17 is a powerful example of how we can engage the culture.   Learn More Discover the deeper meanings of the Scriptures in John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year C. In order to share the Gospel with skeptics, we need to engage the language of the culture. Read more in this blog. Find straightforward and compassionate answers to difficult questions in Fr. Carter Griffin’s Cross-Examined: Catholic Responses to the World’s Questions. 

What’s the Big Idea?

Scott Hahn looks at the big picture idea of covenant as a way to unlock the Scriptures, revealing our place in God's family.   Learn More Get the most out of Mass with John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year C. Discover the big picture of the Bible in our most foundational Scripture study, Genesis to Jesus. The “Our Father” reveals something essential about our relationship with God. Learn more in this blog.

The Communion of Saints

Discover what the Church teaches about saints and the souls in purgatory on this episode, and what it means for us on earth. Learn More Go deeper into the Scriptures and the Mass with John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year C. What does the Church teach about purgatory? Read more in this blog by Curtis Martin. Introduce children to heavenly friends both old and new in Saints Around the World. 

Living Out the Priesthood with Fr. Mike Schmitz

Learn More Priests can root their priesthood in the Scriptures and the Eucharist at the St. Paul Center’s three annual Priest Conferences. John Bergsma’s The Word of the Lord series offers reflections on the Sunday Mass readings for both priests and laity alike.  Why do we call priests “father”? Learn more in this blog.