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Brother from Another Father - Hosted by Fr Isaac El Fernandes, SJ

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Ep 110 — Who Is in Your Tribe?

October 25, 2026 · 8 min

Send us Fan Mail Who are the people we consider our own — and who gets left outside our circle of concern? In Episode 110 of Brother from Another Father, I reflect on a moving encounter from Sebastian Junger’s book Tribe: a struggling…
Ep 109 - Give to God What Is God’s

October 18, 2026 · 12 min

Send us Fan Mail Can we live faithfully as Christians in a corrupt society without becoming part of the problem? In Episode 109 of Brother from Another Father, I reflect on Jesus’ famous words: “Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and…
Ep 108 - God Is an acquired taste

October 11, 2026 · 10 min

Send us Fan Mail Why do we sometimes say no to an invitation from God, only to say yes to the things the world offers us? In Episode 108 of Brother from Another Father, I explore Jesus’ parable of the wedding banquet and the surprising…
Ep 107 — Get Out of the Rat Race

October 4, 2026 · 12 min

Send us Fan Mail Are we really called to be the best? In Episode 107 of Brother from Another Father, I reflect on Jesus’ parable of the tenants and the deeper story of Israel’s vocation to be a light to the nations. Israel was not called…
Ep 106 - Empty Enough for Grace?

September 26, 2026 · 9 min

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to be “empty” enough to receive God’s grace? In Episode 106 of Brother from Another Father, I return to last week’s McDonald’s analogy to explore Jesus’ parable of the two sons and the surprising people…

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Ep 105 - First In, Last Paid?

September 19, 2026 · 11 min

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the person who arrives at 5pm gets paid the same as the person who worked all day? In Episode 105 of Brother from Another Father, we explore Jesus' surprising parable of the workers in the vineyard and…
Ep 104 - The Valve That Blocks Grace

September 13, 2026 · 7 min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Brother from Another Father, Fr Isaac reflects on Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving servant and the radical freedom that comes with forgiveness. The kingdom of God is described as a world of mercy…
Ep 103 - The Courage to Confront

September 6, 2026 · 8 min

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 103 of Brother from Another Father, Fr Isaac explores Jesus’ challenging teaching on conflict resolution within the Christian community. Why do we so often avoid difficult conversations, choosing anonymous…
Ep 102 - “Duped by God?”

August 29, 2026 · 9 min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Brother from Another Father, Fr Isaac reflects on the moments when faith can leave us feeling as though we have been “duped by God.” Drawing from the story of Jeremiah, his own experience of religious…
Ep 101 - The Question Before the Answer

August 22, 2026 · 12 min

Send us Fan Mail Father Isaac explores what it really means to call Jesus “Christ” — reminding us that Christ is not Jesus' surname, but a title meaning “anointed one” or Messiah. More importantly, he asks whether we have sometimes rushed…
Ep 100 - The Grace of Encounter

August 16, 2026 · 10 min

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 100 of Brother from Another Father, Father Isaac Fernandes reflects on the encounter between Jesus and the Canaanite woman — a Gospel passage that invites us to take seriously both Jesus' humanity and the…
Ep 99 - Walking on Water

August 8, 2026 · 10 min

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 99 of Brother from Another Father, Father Isaac Fernandes reflects on the storms we encounter in life and the challenge of recognising God's presence in the midst of them. Drawing on Elijah's encounter with God…

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About the show

This podcast offers thoughtful reflections on the Sunday readings of the Catholic Church, exploring faith, scripture, and everyday spirituality in a fresh, engaging way. Hosted by Father Isaac El Fernandes SJ, it dives deeper into the challenges of modern life through the lens of Catholic teachings, providing listeners with both spiritual guidance and relatable insights.