A Psychologist looks at Scripture
In this 8-10 minute podcast, I as a psychologist and a priest use my training and skills to examine the Gospels. I will present alternative interpretations and insights into the meaning of Scripture for men and women in the 21st century.
I can be reached at peter.dohertyomi@gmail.com.
A Psychologist looks at Scripture
Latest Episodes
Mt.18.15-20 Sep 6-26 “Tell Them to Their Face”: Jesus’ Radical Psychology of Conflict
This week’s Gospel reminds me of the letters of St. Paul to the Corinthians where he is addressing the different factions. Jesus realized that when two or more people get together there will be disagreements and in some cases conflict.&nb...
C 22 0T Mt 16:21-27 “Get Behind Me, Satan”: Was Jesus Rebuking Peter—or His Own Fear?
The most significant line in this Gospel is Jesus saying, “Get behind me, Satan”. In the past when I have preached on this Gospel, I’ve always understood this passage as Jesus directing this comment to Peter, thus indicating t...
Mt: 16:13–20 Aug 23-26 Who is the Son of Man to YOU?
It must have been frustrating for Jesus when people failed to recognize who he was. Some thought he was a prophet who had returned from the dead. Jesus was making a very direct point: people in the past had responded more positively...
C 20 OT Mt 15.21-29 Aug 16-26 Finding Jesus beyond the Fold
In this Gospel, Jesus is approached by an unnamed Canaanite woman who asks him for help. At first, Jesus responds in a way that seems unusually critical. In biblical times, the Canaanites were regarded as outsiders and rivals, but that alone do...
MT 14.22-33 Aug 9-26 “Fear Brought You Here—Now What? Lessons from Peter on the Water”
Today’s podcast focusses on the Gospel of Matthew 14:22-33. It will be read in churches on August the 9, 2026. This Gospel is unusual. The Gospel focusses on Jesus’ walking on water and when asked by the disciple Peter, Jesus ...