St. Joseph, Part 1: Old and New

About this episode

Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp discuss the parallels between Joseph from the Old Testament and Saint Joseph from the New Testament, along with his significant titles.

Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp sit down to reflect on the earthly father chosen by the Heavenly Father for his Son, Jesus Christ. This four-part series will begin by looking at Joseph from the Old Testament and comparing him with Saint Joseph from the New Testament, and then move into reflections on three of Saint Joseph's titles; Guardian of the Redeemer, Patron of the Universal Church, and Patron of the Domestic Church. Watch Catholic Saints on FORMED. Sign Up for FORMED. Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute on the Mission Circle.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Ben Akers

Guest: Taylor Kemp

Topics covered

• Saint Joseph
• Old Testament
• New Testament
• titles of Saint Joseph
• Catholic Church
• fatherhood

Keywords

• Saint Joseph
• Old Testament
• New Testament
• Guardian of the Redeemer
• Patron of the Universal Church
• Catholic Saints
• fatherhood

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Augustine Institute

Books & works: Saint Joseph, Old Testament, New Testament, Guardian of the Redeemer, Patron of the Universal Church, Patron of the Domestic Church

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