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Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 59 – Gen 41 – Emerging from the Dark Night into Enlightenment

Deep Dive Into Scripture
Deep Dive Into Scripture
Deep Dive Into Scripture - Ep 59 - Gen 41 - Emerging from the Dark Night into Enlightenment
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In this podcast, Fr. John and Danny describe Joseph’s rise from prison to Pharaoh’s court as the fruit of his spiritual “dark night,” where he learned true mysticism through self-emptying rather than self-empowerment. His enlightenment, marked by union with God, set him apart from Egypt’s magicians and elevated him to a godlike status in Pharaoh’s eyes as the nation’s grain provider. In their discussion, they emphasize that authentic spirituality leads to practical service, with Joseph embodying divine wisdom and responsibility in Egypt.

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Knights Around The Table – January 2026

Knights Around the Table
Knights Around the Table
Knights Around The Table - January 2026
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A few of the Knights from Council 7612 gather around the conference room table in WSJF Studio 15 and chat about recent happenings with the group and what events will occur in January and February.

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Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 58 – Gen 40 – Joseph the Forgotten

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Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 58 – Gen 40 – Joseph the Forgotten
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In this podcast, Fr. John and Danny discuss how Genesis 40 is structured as a chiasm that centers on Joseph’s vulnerable plea to the cupbearer, revealing his fear of being forgotten in the “pit.” This episode uniquely exposes Joseph’s inner anguish as he feels abandoned not only by people but seemingly by God, contrasting with earlier chapters where God’s presence is explicitly affirmed. These verses invite readers to experience Joseph’s “dark night of the soul,” highlighting the spiritual weight of feeling unseen even while God is still silently at work.

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Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 57 – Gen 40 – Joseph’s Initiation to the Dark Night of the Soul

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Deep Dive Into Scripture
Deep Dive Into Scripture - Ep 57 - Gen 40 - Joseph’s Initiation to the Dark Night of the Soul
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In the podcast this time, Fr. John and Danny explain how Joseph’s suffering leads him into what Christian mystics call the “dark night of the soul,” a divinely permitted experience in which God feels absent so that deeper love and purification can occur. Drawing on St. John of the Cross, our hosts distinguish between the active purging we undertake and the passive night in which God withdraws felt consolation to reshape the soul. Joseph’s encounter with the cupbearer and baker marks the beginning of this deeper descent, showing that when God intends to build someone high, He often digs painfully deep first.

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Kaleidoscope – Interview With Author Mike McGrew – “The Boy Who Would Be Santa”

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Kaleidoscope - Interview With Author Mike McGrew - "The Boy Who Would Be Santa"
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Danny Gallagher interviews author Mike McGrew about his books, but mostly focuses on his latest book that was published in October 2025, and is about the life of Saint Nicholas and how that saint became our Santa Claus.

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Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 56 – Gen 39 – Joseph’s Self-Mastery

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Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 56 – Gen 39 – Joseph's Self-Mastery
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Fr. John and Danny explore how Joseph’s resistance to Potiphar’s wife reveals a life of disciplined self‑mastery shaped by God’s presence and Joseph’s deliberate pursuit of purity. His integrity leads not to reward but to deeper suffering, as God uses the dungeon to strip Joseph of pride and refine his soul for greater purposes. The episode ultimately shows that when God intends to build someone high, He first digs deep, remaining “with” Joseph even in humiliation and injustice.

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Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 55 – Gen 38 – Judah’s Awakening

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Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 55 – Gen 38 – Judah's Awakening
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In this podcast, Fr. John and Danny reflect on Judah’s transformation in Genesis 38, where his hypocrisy and self-interest are exposed through his dealings with Tamar. Tamar’s bold actions lead Judah to a moment of recognition, admitting, “She is more righteous than I,” which marks his spiritual awakening. They also highlight how true righteousness is defined not by appearances or self-serving motives, but by honesty, justice, and the ability to see ourselves clearly before God.

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