God's Playbook
Welcome to Gods Playbook. The podcast that knocks the hard hitting religious questions out of the park, or catching the Holy Spirit in the endzone. Train your soul and be God's MVP with your host Fr. Rico Passero. If you'd like to support us please visit: Ko-Fi: https://www.ko-fi.com/godsplaybookpodcast BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1984653/supportGoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/supportgodsplaybookpodcast
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 8 minutes
- Episodes
- 1038
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Season 5 Episode 122 - What is a Monastery
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Father Rico explores the meaning and purpose of a monastery—a sacred space where monks or nuns dedicate their lives to prayer, work, and community.…
Season 5 Episode 121 - What is a Diocese?
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we dive into the question: What is a diocese? We explore how the Catholic Church is structured around the world, with each acre of land falling und…
Season 5 Episode 120 - Service with a Smile
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr Rico reflects on John 13:12–20 and the powerful moment when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples. This act of humble service is more than a sy…
Season 5 Episode 119 - The Anima Christi Prayer
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico introduces us to a deeply moving and ancient prayer of the Church—the Anima Christi Prayer. Prayed after receiving Jesus in Holy Communion…
Season 5 Episode 118 - Asking in the Name of Jesus
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we reflect on Jesus’ words in John 16:23-28, where he tells us, “If you ask anything of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.” But what do…
Season 5 Episode 117 - Appearing with Wounds
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we explore the powerful question: Why does the resurrected Jesus still bear his wounds? Reflecting on the encounter with Thomas and the eyewitnesse…
Season 5 Episode 116 - Serve One Another
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we reflect on the powerful moment in John 13 when Jesus washes the feet of his disciples. More than just a symbolic gesture, this act reveals the h…
Season 5 Episode 115 - Why is the Old Testament Important?
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we tackle a question many Christians have asked: if it’s called the Old Testament, does it still matter? Father Rico shares how the Old Testament l…
Season 5 Episode 114 - Why do we Crown Mary?
Today’s episode explores the beautiful Catholic tradition of crowning the Blessed Virgin Mary. As we continue through the Easter season and the month of May—a month devoted to Mary—we r…
Season 5 Episode 113 - What is the Immaculate Conception?
As we continue our Easter journey in the month of May—a time especially dedicated to Our Blessed Mother—we take time today to explore the Church’s teaching on the Immaculate Conception.…
Season 5 Episode 112 - Mary - Mother of Good Counsel
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we continue our journey through the many titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary by focusing on Our Lady of Good Counsel. As the patroness of the Catholi…
Season 5 Episode 111 - The Many Names of Mother Mary
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we explore the many beautiful names and titles given to the Blessed Virgin Mary. From Our Lady of Fatima to Our Lady of Guadalupe, each title refle…
Season 2 Episode 110- The Blessed Virgin Mary
On this Saturday in the month of May, a time especially devoted to Our Blessed Mother, we reflect on the deep significance of Mary's virginity. In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we …
Season 5 Episode 109 - Mary Queen of Peace
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we continue our journey through the month of May by reflecting on Mary as the Queen of Peace. Inspired by Sunday’s Gospel—“Do not let your hearts b…
Season 5 Episode 108 - La Pieta
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we reflect on the powerful intercession of our Blessed Mother through the moving image of La Pietà—Michelangelo’s breathtaking sculpture of Mary cr…
Season 5 Episode 107 - How do we Pray to Mama Mary
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we dive into one of the most common questions Catholics get asked: Why do we pray to Mary? As we enter the beautiful month of May, dedicated to our…
Season 5 Episode 106 - Praying for Peace
Today on God’s Playbook, we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Fatima and reflect on the timeless call of Mama Mary to pray for peace—peace in our hearts, our families, our nations, and…
Season 5 Episode 105 - the Peace of Jesus
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we reflect on the true peace that only Jesus can offer—a peace not as the world gives, but as only the Risen Christ can provide. Throughout the Eas…
Season 5 Episode 104 - The Joy of Motherhood
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we reflect on the beautiful vocation of motherhood as we prepare to celebrate Mother's Day. From biological moms to spiritual mothers, grandmother…
Season 5 Episode 103 - Labour Pains
Welcome back to God’s Playbook! In today’s episode, we reflect on the powerful image Jesus uses in Scripture—a mother enduring labour pains for the joy of new life. As we approach Mothe…