
Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar
Hosted by Fr Chris Alar · The Marian Fathers
4.9from 977 ratings
- 238
- Episodes
- 30
- Transcribed
- 977
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2020
- First episode
About Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar
Each week, Very Rev. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church.
- Publisher
- The Marian Fathers
- Category
- religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 16 May 2020
- Latest episode
- 5 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
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Tithing: Is it a Sin Not to Tithe? How Much?

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Tithing: Is it a Sin Not to Tithe? How Much?
Published 5 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] So, if you are a carpenter and you can make things, but you're having a heck of a time, or you're an artist and you can paint things, you can barely keep food on the table, you're trying and struggling to the penny to pay your rent, is the church coming to you and saying, you must pay 10%? No. No. […]
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