
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.
Podcasting since 2023 • 101 episodes
A Psychologist looks at Scripture
Latest Episodes
Luke 14: 1, 7-14 Aug 31-25 Do I really have to be humble to know God?
Today’s Gospel begins with Jesus accepting an invitation to dine with one of the leading Pharisees. During this gathering, Jesus shares a teaching inspired by His observations that challenges the conventional understanding of social status. He ...
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Season 2
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Episode 95
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8:15

Luke 13: 22-30 Aug 24-25 Will we be "saved"?
Luke’s Gospel is very typical of Jesus style. We have read events where Jesus takes an accepted view, custom, or perception and reinterprets into something different. Often when Jesus is asked a question, he invites the questioner i...
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Season 2
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Episode 94
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Luke 12:49-53 Aug 17-25 Do we fully understand the passion of Jesus?
This passage might seem surprising—even unsettling. Here, we don’t see the serene, peaceful Jesus, but instead a passionate figure intensely devoted to his mission and faith. I believe Jesus is speaking metaphorically when he refers to fire—usi...
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Season 2
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Episode 93
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5:54

Luke 12:32-48 Aug 10-25 Are we TOO busy?
In this Gospel we learn that the Father is pleased to give you the kingdom, this is incredible! The kingdom is given, not earned but a free gift. This is not the only such reference, in Luke 13:29 we read that "people will co...
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Season 2
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Episode 92
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10:06

Luke 12-13-21 Aug 3-25 Be careful, procrastination is a threat to our spirituality!
We have someone asking Jesus to help settle his case, to judge the merits of an inheritance dispute. Jesus does not take the bait and makes it clear to the individual that he is not here to judge. This is a valuable reminder to peop...
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Season 2
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Episode 91
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9:56
