what is faith-based hope?

About this episode

The episode discusses faith-based hope through the lens of Pope Benedict XVI's encyclical letter Spe Salvi.

Together, long-time friend Kale Zelden and I read Pope Benedict XVI's encyclical letter on hope (Spe Salvi) and discuss the idea of faith-based hope. In today's episode, we break open the letter and unpack the first few paragraphs. Show notes/resources: Ave Maris Stella (Mary, Star of the Sea) Angel prayer from Fatima Jesus of Nazareth trilogy - Benedict XVI God's performative word: Verbum Domini, Benedict XVI, paragraph 53 God's performative word - Isaiah 55:10-11 Saint Josep...

People in this episode

Host: Clayton Emmer

Guest: Kale Zelden

Topics covered

• faith-based hope
• Pope Benedict XVI
• Spe Salvi
• Christianity
• spirituality

Keywords

• faith
• hope
• Pope Benedict XVI
• Spe Salvi
• Christianity
• spirituality
• encyclical

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Spe Salvi, Ave Maris Stella, Jesus of Nazareth trilogy, Verbum Domini, Isaiah 55:10-11

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