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
Episodes
1157 episodes
Season 6 Episode 16 - John 8 12-20 - Jesus the Light of the World
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico reflects on “Jesus, the Light of the World,” connecting this Sunday’s Gospel from Matthew 5:13–16 with a powerful parallel passage from John 8:12–20. As Jesus declares Himself the light that drives...
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Episode 16
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Season 6 Episode 15 - Psalm 57
Have you ever faced persecution, perhaps even for doing the right thing—like showing kindness when others judge or condemn? Psalm 57 is a powerful reminder that God is our refuge during times of hardship and misunderstanding. King David’s heart...
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Episode 15
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Season 6 Episode 14 - Psalm 55
Betrayal hurts, especially when it’s from someone close—a trusted friend. Psalm 55 speaks to that pain and even makes us think about how Jesus felt when He was betrayed. It’s hard not to build walls after being hurt, but this psalm reminds us t...
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Season 6 Episode 13 - Psalm 46: God is Our Rock
In today’s episode, we reflect on the powerful words of Psalm 46, reminding us that the God of Hosts, Emmanuel, is with us. In a world filled with change and instability—be it in the economy, relationships, government, or even our favourite spo...
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Season 6 Episode 12 - Psalm 42
Friends, welcome back to God’s Playbook. In today’s episode, Fr. Rico reflects on Psalm 42, a powerful prayer that captures the deep longing of the human heart for God—especially in moments of struggle, doubt, and discouragement. Through the ps...
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Season 6 Episode 11 - Feast day of St. Blaise
Friends, welcome back to God’s Playbook. In today’s episode, Fr. Rico celebrates the Feast Day of St. Blaise, the bishop and martyr known for his powerful intercession for our health, especially through the traditional blessing of throats. He r...
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Season 6 Episode 10 - Feast Day of the Presentation of the Lord
Friends, welcome back to God’s Playbook. In today’s episode, Fr. Rico reflects on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, reminding us that Jesus—and every life—is a gift from God. He connects this moment to our own baptism and invites us to...
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Season 6 Episode 9 - The Beatitudes: Blessings and Woes - Luke 6: 20-26
Friends, welcome back to God’s Playbook. In today’s episode, Fr. Rico reflects on the Beatitudes from St. Luke’s account in Luke 6:20–26 rather than the more familiar version from St. Matthew. Fr. Rico looks at Jesus’ blessings and war...
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Season 6 Episode 8 - Feast day of St. John Bosco
In today’s episode, Fr. Rico celebrates the Feast Day of St. John Bosco, a priest with a deep love for young people who devoted his life to educating, guiding, and leading them closer to Christ through faith, joy, and genuine care. Listeners ar...
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Season 6 Episode 7 - Psalm 51: Mercy
Today’s episode, “Psalm 51,” invites listeners to slow down and pray over one of the most moving prayers of repentance in Scripture — a heartfelt cry for cleansing and mercy. Fr. Rico reflects on how this psalm helps us acknowledge our sins bef...
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Season 6 Episode 6 - Psalm 50: Good vs. Evil
In Psalm 50, God paints a vivid contrast between those who are faithful and those who stray from Him. It’s a reminder of the spiritual battle between good and evil that we all face. Verse 15 stands out: “Call on me in the day of trouble, and I ...
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Season 6 Episode 5- Feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas
Friends, welcome back to God’s Playbook. Today’s episode celebrates the Feast Day of St. Thomas Aquinas, one of the great Doctors of the Church, whose life and writings continue to shape how we come to know God through faith, reason, and study....
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Season 6 Episode 4 - Psalm 47: Awesome God
Today’s episode dives into Psalm 47, a joyful psalm of praise, reminding us to give God the glory and honour He deserves. As we unpack the verses, we’re inspired to approach each day with a positive attitude, recognizing the greatness of God. J...
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Season 6 Episode 3 - Psalm 86
In today’s episode, we reflect on the beauty of Psalm 86, where we hear, “Incline your ear, O Lord, and save me.” Imagine—God, in all His infinite power and majesty, stops to listen to your prayer. King David’s heartfelt cry for help reminds us...
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Season 6 Episode 2 - Why is the Old Testament Important
In today’s episode, we explore the importance of the Old Testament and how it lays the foundation for understanding the New Testament. The stories, prophecies, and lessons of the Old Testament are essential for making sense of the life and teac...
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Season 6 Episode 1 - The First Disciples of Jesus - John 1:35-42
Welcome back to God’s Playbook and happy New Year 2026! After the holiday break, Fr. Rico kicks things off by reflecting on John 1:35–42, where the first disciples respond to Jesus’ simple but powerful invitation: “Come and see.” This episode e...
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Season 5 Episode 326 - New Years Resolutions
In today’s episode, Fr. Rico reflects on New Year’s Eve within the joyful Octave of Christmas and invites listeners to rethink what resolutions really matter. While many goals focus on habits or self-improvement, this episode challenges listene...
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Episode 326
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Season 5 Episode 325 - Psalm 86
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, “Psalm 86,” Fr. Rico reflects on King David’s honest and humble prayer for God’s help, reminding us that we are never alone in our struggles. In the heart of the Christmas season, this psalm reassures us th...
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Episode 325
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Season 5 Episode 324 - The Candy Cane Conundrum
In today’s episode, Fr. Rico has some fun using a familiar Christmas treat as a creative way to talk about faith. From the shape and colours to the meaning behind its symbols, he shows how the candy cane can point us back to Jesus and the heart...
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Episode 324
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Season 5 Episode 323 - Feast Day of the Holy Innocents
In today’s episode, Fr. Rico reflects on the tragic yet powerful story of the children killed under King Herod’s jealousy and fear of the newborn King. This feast reminds us that Christmas holds both great joy and real suffering, and that God r...
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Episode 323
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Season 5 Episode 322 - Feast of St. John the Evangelist
In today’s episode, Fr. Rico reflects on the youngest apostle, the beloved disciple, and the powerful witness behind the Gospel of John, the Epistles, and the Book of Revelation. This episode explores John’s deep closeness to Jesus, his faithfu...
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Season 5 Episode 321 - Stoned for Christ - Feast day of St. Stephen
In today’s episode, Fr. Rico reflects on the Church’s first martyr and what his courageous witness means for us today. Celebrated just one day after Christmas, St. Stephen challenges listeners to ask how boldly they live and defend their faith ...
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Episode 321
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Season 5 Episode 320 - O Come Let us Adore Him
In today’s Christmas episode, Fr. Rico reflects on “O Come Let Us Adore Him” and the joy of celebrating Jesus’ birthday. This episode invites listeners to pause, adore Christ with grateful hearts, and rejoice that God humbled Himself to dwell a...
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Episode 320
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Season 5 Episode 319 - Christmas Eve
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico reflects on “Christmas Eve” and the joy of the Gospel that proclaims the birth of Jesus. Through the story of the shepherds, listeners are invited to see themselves among the first to welcome Chris...
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Episode 319
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Season 5 Episode 318 - Naming Rights
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico reflects on “Naming Rights” through the story of John the Baptist and the meaning behind his God-given name. The naming of John reminds us that names matter—they point to identity, mission, and pur...
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