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Fr. Fabian and Fr. Bruce Riebe discuss the life and mission of Saint John the Baptist and the importance of radical discipleship in today's world.

As the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist approaches on June 24th, Fr. Fabian and Fr. Bruce Riebe explore the life, mission, and ascetical witness of the last great prophet. Drawing on the Gospel of Matthew 10:37–42, the hosts reflect on radical discipleship, cross-bearing, and what it means to put Christ first in a distracted age. This episode also highlights Saint Cyril of Alexandria and his pivotal role at the Council of Ephesus in defending the unity of Christ and the title of Theotokos.

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