God's Playbook
Welcome to Gods Playbook. The podcast that knocks the hard hitting religious questions out of the park, or catching the Holy Spirit in the endzone. Train your soul and be God's MVP with your host Fr. Rico Passero. If you'd like to support us please visit: Ko-Fi: https://www.ko-fi.com/godsplaybookpodcast BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1984653/supportGoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/supportgodsplaybookpodcast
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Season 5 Episode 211 - the Teacher vs the Students
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we dive into the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus reminds us that we have one true teacher—Himself—and we are all students. Just like in the classroom, the teacher sets the rules, offers guidan...
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Episode 211
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Season 5 Episode 210 - Psalm 63
Friends, in today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we pray with Psalm 63, a beautiful reminder that our souls thirst for God just as we thirst for water on the hottest of days. This psalm assures us that God is not distant but present—satisfying us...
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Episode 210
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Season 5 Episode 209 - Faith and Works
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico continues our journey through the Letter of Saint James with one of his boldest challenges: faith without works is dead. It’s not enough to say we believe if our actions don’t reflect it—whether th...
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Episode 209
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Season 5 Episode 208 - Not Yet... 1 Kings 19 16b 19-21
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico dives into the story of Elisha in 1 Kings 19 and the all-too-familiar “not yet” response to God’s call. Just like Elisha, we often delay following God’s lead—putting off His invitations until it fe...
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Episode 208
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Season 5 Episode 207 - Focusing on our Language
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico takes a closer look at the words we use daily and how they reflect our faith. From casually saying “OMG” to more serious misuses of God’s name, our culture has made it easy to slip into habits that...
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Episode 207
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Season 5 Episode 206 - Settling Differences
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we reflect on 1 Corinthians 6:1–11, where St. Paul reminds us about handling grievances with love and respect. Differences are a natural part of any relationship, but how we approach them can eithe...
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Episode 206
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Season 5 Episode 205 - Rich by Sharing
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we dive into Jesus’ powerful words about wealth, generosity, and the heart. While He warns how hard it is for the rich to enter heaven, we unpack what He truly means — it’s not about the size of the b...
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Episode 205
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Season 5 Episode 204 - Attachments
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we dive into the story of the rich young man who walked away from Jesus, saddened by the challenge to give up his possessions. Father Rico explores how our own attachments—whether to things, people, habits,...
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Episode 204
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Season 5 Episode 203 - Doing Things we Dont Like to Do
Today’s episode might hit close to home—we’re talking about doing things we don’t like to do. From household chores to offering forgiveness, these small, unglamorous tasks can become powerful opportunities to offer daily sacrifices to God. We’l...
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Episode 203
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Season 5 Episode 202 - Living Forever
Today on the Lord’s Day, we’re looking at one of the boldest claims Jesus ever made: “I am the living bread… whoever eats of this bread will live forever.” Sounds huge, right? But “living forever” isn’t just some distant, fairy-tale idea—it’s a...
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Episode 201
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Season 5 Episode 201 - Living a Virtuous Lifestyle
Happy Saturday, friends! In today’s episode, we’re diving into what it really means to live a virtuous life, inspired by the powerful message from Ezekiel 18. From showing kindness to others, to staying faithful, to making choices that reflect ...
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Episode 201
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Season 5 Episode 200 - The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary — a day filled with hope, joy, and inspiration. Mary’s “yes” to God didn’t just change her life; it changed the world, and her being taken body and soul into heaven r...
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Episode 200
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Season 5 Episode 199 - Feast day of St. Maximilian Kolbe
Today we celebrate the life and witness of St. Maximilian Kolbe, a Franciscan priest from Poland whose courage and deep love for God continue to inspire the Church. Known for his devotion to Our Lady and his missionary work in Poland and Japan,...
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Episode 199
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Season 5 Episode 198 - Encountering God at Sinai
Today, we reflect on Moses’s awe-inspiring encounter with God at Mount Sinai—a moment of thunder, fire, and divine presence. Like Moses, we’re called to approach the Lord with reverence and humility, especially in the Mass. This powerful story ...
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Episode 198
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Season 5 Episode 197 - This is Holy Ground
Today’s episode, This is Holy Ground, takes us to one of the most powerful moments in Scripture—God revealing Himself to Moses in the burning bush. Just as Moses recognized the sacredness of the place where God stood, we too are called to see o...
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Episode 197
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Season 5 Episode 196 - Feast Day of St. Clare
Today on the podcast, we’re diving into the life and legacy of St. Clare of Assisi — a humble yet powerful saint who dedicated her life to serving the poor. Inspired at just 18 by the words of St. Francis of Assisi, she founded the Poor Clare N...
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Episode 196
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Season 5 Episode 195 - Conflict Management: The Appeal
Today’s episode is Part Two of our Conflict Management series, called “The Appeal.” Yesterday, we explored going one-on-one with someone when there's tension. But what happens when that doesn't work? Jesus offers us the next step—bringing in a ...
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Episode 195
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Season 5 Episode 194 - Conflict Management - The Approach
Conflict is something we all face—especially with the people we care about most. In today’s episode, we dive into how Jesus teaches us to deal with conflict in a healthy, faith-filled way. Whether it's learning to apologize, choosing not to tri...
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Episode 194
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Season 5 Episode 193 - Feast day of St. Dominic
Hey friends, welcome back to God’s Playbook! Today, we’re celebrating the feast of St. Dominic, a powerful preacher and founder of the Order of Preachers—also known as the Dominicans. Born in Spain in 1172, St. Dominic believed deeply in the po...
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Episode 193
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Season 5 Episode 192 - Carrying Ones Cross
Welcome back to God’s Playbook! Today, we're diving into one of Jesus' most powerful invitations: “Take up your cross and follow me.” It's a message that challenged Peter and the apostles—and continues to challenge us today. In t...
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Episode 192
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Season 5 Episode 191 - Transfigure us O Lord
Today on God’s Playbook, we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord—a moment where Jesus revealed His divine glory to Peter, James, and John. Using the beautiful hymn Transfigure Us, O Lord by Bob Hurd, we...
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Episode 191
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Season 5 Episode 190 - Jesus walks on Water
Today on God’s Playbook, we dive into one of the most powerful and familiar gospel moments—Jesus walking on water. This miraculous sign isn’t just a display of divine power, but a deep reminder that Jesus walks into our storms and says, “It is ...
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Episode 190
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Season 5 Episode 189 - Feast Day of St. John Vianney
Happy Feast Day of St. John Vianney! Today on God’s Playbook, we celebrate this humble, faith-filled priest who proves that God often chooses the simple and lifts them up in extraordinary ways. Known as the Curé of Ars, St. John ...
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Episode 189
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Season 5 Episode 188 - Food for Eternal Life
Today, the Lord's Day, today’s episode of God’s Playbook dives into a powerful message from the Gospel of John: “Do not work for food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life.” Fr. Rico explores the meaning behind ...
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Episode 188
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Season 5 Episode 187 - Getting Involved
Over the past few days, we’ve been talking about the importance of connecting with your local priest and finding a home parish—and today, we’re taking it one step further by talking about ministry. In this episode, Fr. Rico shares why waiting a...
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Episode 187
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