About Jesus and the Gospels | Reflections with Fr Denis McBride
Welcome to a definitive, 36-episode journey into the heart of the New Testament.
In this flagship video podcast series, celebrated author and theologian Fr Denis McBride C.Ss.R. delivers a masterclass in narrative theology. Recorded live before a global audience at the historic Hawkstone Hall international pastoral centre, these provocative reflections serve as the ultimate companion to Fr Denis’s acclaimed book.
Together, we strip away centuries of routine tradition to explore a comprehensive, raw look into the radical person of Jesus and the gritty reality behind the writing of the Gospels. Whether you are studying the text for the first time or looking to completely renew your perspective, this series offers the depth of a lecture with the warmth of a live, shared experience.
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Ep8 - Drawn in: the architecture of belonging in John
Jesus & the Gospels with Fr Denis McBride
Episode 8: Drawn in by a profound fascination. In this episode, Fr Denis McBride explores the mystical architecture of belonging in John's Gospel, unpacking how a deep inner curiosity transforms an everyday encounter into a lifelong commitment to discipleship.
Buy the Book: https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-and-the-gospels (https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-and-the-gospels)
Get the Full 36-CD Box Set: https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-the-gospels-36-cds-book (https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-the-gospels-36-cds-book)
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Also available as an eBook on Amazon Kindle.
Fr Denis McBride C.Ss.R. is an international speaker on the New Testament who has delivered retreats and lectures to bishops' conferences, universities, and religious congregations worldwide. This 36-episode podcast series brings his celebrated insight, good humor, and profound pastoral storytelling directly to you.
Thank you for joining Redemptorist Publications on this journey with Jesus and the Gospels. While listening to these recordings, you might want to have the book Jesus and the Gospels beside you. You can order your copy at www.rpbooks.co.uk (http://www.rpbooks.co.uk/). Or find the ebook on your Kindle device.
29 Jul 2026
Ep7 - The sudden cost of following for Mark and Luke
Jesus & the Gospels with Fr Denis McBride
Episode 7: Trading comfort for the road. In this episode, Fr Denis McBride explores the sudden internal cost of following Christ, examining how the Gospels of Mark and Luke frame the immediate disruption, high demands, and deep urgency of early discipleship.
Buy the Book: https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-and-the-gospels (https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-and-the-gospels)
Get the Full 36-CD Box Set: https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-the-gospels-36-cds-book (https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-the-gospels-36-cds-book)
Explore More by Fr Denis McBride: https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/search?search=Denis+McBride (https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rpbooks.co.uk%2Fsearch%3Fsearch%3DDenis%2BMcBride)
Also available as an eBook on Amazon Kindle.
Fr Denis McBride C.Ss.R. is an international speaker on the New Testament who has delivered retreats and lectures to bishops' conferences, universities, and religious congregations worldwide. This 36-episode podcast series brings his celebrated insight, good humor, and profound pastoral storytelling directly to you.
Thank you for joining Redemptorist Publications on this journey with Jesus and the Gospels. While listening to these recordings, you might want to have the book Jesus and the Gospels beside you. You can order your copy at www.rpbooks.co.uk (http://www.rpbooks.co.uk/). Or find the ebook on your Kindle device.
22 Jul 2026
Ep6 - Experiencing Jesus' radical view of power and identity
Jesus & the Gospels with Fr Denis McBride
Episode 6: Shaping our inner compass. In this second part on leadership, Fr Denis McBride explores how Christ's radical model of authority completely transforms our personal identity, our life's direction, and our outward outlook on the world.
Buy the Book: https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-and-the-gospels (https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-and-the-gospels)
Get the Full 36-CD Box Set: https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-the-gospels-36-cds-book (https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-the-gospels-36-cds-book)
Explore More by Fr Denis McBride: https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/search?search=Denis+McBride (https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rpbooks.co.uk%2Fsearch%3Fsearch%3DDenis%2BMcBride)
Also available as an eBook on Amazon Kindle.
Fr Denis McBride C.Ss.R. is an international speaker on the New Testament who has delivered retreats and lectures to bishops' conferences, universities, and religious congregations worldwide. This 36-episode podcast series brings his celebrated insight, good humor, and profound pastoral storytelling directly to you.
Thank you for joining Redemptorist Publications on this journey with Jesus and the Gospels. While listening to these recordings, you might want to have the book Jesus and the Gospels beside you. You can order your copy at www.rpbooks.co.uk (http://www.rpbooks.co.uk/). Or find the ebook on your Kindle device.
15 Jul 2026
Ep5 - The friction of presence: how Jesus disrupted the people he met
Jesus & the Gospels with Fr Denis McBride
Episode 5: Leading through personal encounter. In this first part on leadership, Fr Denis McBride unpacks the real human dynamics of Jesus’ ministry, exploring how his daily interactions laid the groundwork for a radical new model of serving others.
Buy the Book: https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-and-the-gospels (https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-and-the-gospels)
Get the Full 36-CD Box Set: https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-the-gospels-36-cds-book (https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-the-gospels-36-cds-book)
Explore More by Fr Denis McBride: https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/search?search=Denis+McBride (https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rpbooks.co.uk%2Fsearch%3Fsearch%3DDenis%2BMcBride)
Also available as an eBook on Amazon Kindle.
Fr Denis McBride C.Ss.R. is an international speaker on the New Testament who has delivered retreats and lectures to bishops' conferences, universities, and religious congregations worldwide. This 36-episode podcast series brings his celebrated insight, good humor, and profound pastoral storytelling directly to you.
Thank you for joining Redemptorist Publications on this journey with Jesus and the Gospels. While listening to these recordings, you might want to have the book Jesus and the Gospels beside you. You can order your copy at www.rpbooks.co.uk (http://www.rpbooks.co.uk/). Or find the ebook on your Kindle device.
8 Jul 2026
Ep4 - Meeting John’s Christ: confronting the Divine stranger
Jesus & the Gospels with Fr Denis McBride
Episode 4: Confronting the divine stranger. In this episode, Fr Denis McBride explores our encounter with John's Christ, shifting away from the other Gospels to unpack the unique, deeply cosmic, and mystical framework of the Fourth Evangelist.
Buy the Book: https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-and-the-gospels (https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-and-the-gospels)
Get the Full 36-CD Box Set: https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-the-gospels-36-cds-book (https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-the-gospels-36-cds-book)
Explore More by Fr Denis McBride: https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/search?search=Denis+McBride (https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rpbooks.co.uk%2Fsearch%3Fsearch%3DDenis%2BMcBride)
Also available as an eBook on Amazon Kindle.
Fr Denis McBride C.Ss.R. is an international speaker on the New Testament who has delivered retreats and lectures to bishops' conferences, universities, and religious congregations worldwide. This 36-episode podcast series brings his celebrated insight, good humor, and profound pastoral storytelling directly to you.
Thank you for joining Redemptorist Publications on this journey with Jesus and the Gospels. While listening to these recordings, you might want to have the book Jesus and the Gospels beside you. You can order your copy at www.rpbooks.co.uk (http://www.rpbooks.co.uk/). Or find the ebook on your Kindle device.
1 Jul 2026
Ep3 - Meeting Luke’s Christ: The shock of absolute compassion
Jesus & the Gospels with Fr Denis McBride
Episode 3: How does the physician perceive the Savior? In this episode, Fr Denis McBride unpacks our encounter with Luke’s Christ, exploring how his Gospel is uniquely framed by radical compassion to reveal a Jesus who intentionally seeks out the lost.
Buy the Book: https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-and-the-gospels (https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-and-the-gospels)
Get the Full 36-CD Box Set: https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-the-gospels-36-cds-book (https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-the-gospels-36-cds-book)
Explore More by Fr Denis McBride: https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/search?search=Denis+McBride (https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rpbooks.co.uk%2Fsearch%3Fsearch%3DDenis%2BMcBride)
Also available as an eBook on Amazon Kindle.
Fr Denis McBride C.Ss.R. is an international speaker on the New Testament who has delivered retreats and lectures to bishops' conferences, universities, and religious congregations worldwide. This 36-episode podcast series brings his celebrated insight, good humor, and profound pastoral storytelling directly to you.
Thank you for joining Redemptorist Publications on this journey with Jesus and the Gospels. While listening to these recordings, you might want to have the book Jesus and the Gospels beside you. You can order your copy at www.rpbooks.co.uk (http://www.rpbooks.co.uk/). Or find the ebook on your Kindle device.
24 Jun 2026
Ep2 - Meeting Matthew’s Christ: The weight of authority and fulfilment
Jesus & the Gospels with Fr Denis McBride
Episode 2: How does the tax collector frame the Messiah? In this episode, Fr Denis McBride unpacks our first real encounter with Matthew's Christ, exploring how his Gospel structures the identity of Jesus around a profound sense of authority, lineage, and prophetic fulfilment.
Buy the Book: https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-and-the-gospels (https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-and-the-gospels)
Get the Full 36-CD Box Set: https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-the-gospels-36-cds-book (https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-the-gospels-36-cds-book)
Explore More by Fr Denis McBride: https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/search?search=Denis+McBride (https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rpbooks.co.uk%2Fsearch%3Fsearch%3DDenis%2BMcBride)
Also available as an eBook on Amazon Kindle.
Fr Denis McBride C.Ss.R. is an international speaker on the New Testament who has delivered retreats and lectures to bishops' conferences, universities, and religious congregations worldwide. This 36-episode podcast series brings his celebrated insight, good humor, and profound pastoral storytelling directly to you.
Thank you for joining Redemptorist Publications on this journey with Jesus and the Gospels. While listening to these recordings, you might want to have the book Jesus and the Gospels beside you. You can order your copy at www.rpbooks.co.uk (http://www.rpbooks.co.uk/). Or find the ebook on your Kindle device.
17 Jun 2026
Ep1 – The first encounter: What it feels like to meet Jesus in Mark's Gospel
Jesus & the Gospels with Fr Denis McBride
Episode 1: Our first images of Jesus aren't artwork; they are our mental perception of him. In this opener, Fr Denis McBride explores what it felt like to confront the person of Jesus in the text for the very first time, unpacking the immense psychological and spiritual weight of that initial encounter.
Buy the Book: https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-and-the-gospels (https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-and-the-gospels)
Get the Full 36-CD Box Set: https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-the-gospels-36-cds-book (https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/jesus-the-gospels-36-cds-book)
Explore More by Fr Denis McBride: https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/search?search=Denis+McBride (https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rpbooks.co.uk%2Fsearch%3Fsearch%3DDenis%2BMcBride)
Also available as an eBook on Amazon Kindle.
Fr Denis McBride C.Ss.R. is an international speaker on the New Testament who has delivered retreats and lectures to bishops' conferences, universities, and religious congregations worldwide. This 36-episode podcast series brings his celebrated insight, good humor, and profound pastoral storytelling directly to you.
Thank you for joining Redemptorist Publications on this journey with Jesus and the Gospels. While listening to these recordings, you might want to have the book Jesus and the Gospels beside you. You can order your copy at www.rpbooks.co.uk (http://www.rpbooks.co.uk/). Or find the ebook on your Kindle device.
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