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
1134 episodes
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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Episode 318
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Season 5 Episode 317 - Mary's Song of Praise
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico reflects on “Mary’s Song of Praise,” the Magnificat, a prayer the Church lifts up every day as a reminder of God’s mercy and faithfulness. Mary’s words show us what true discipleship looks like—rec...
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Episode 317
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Season 5 Episode 316 - The 4th Sunday of Advent
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico reflects on the 4th Sunday of Advent as we enter the final days of waiting with joy and excitement for the birth of Jesus. He highlights Joseph’s faithful “yes” to God’s plan and invites listeners ...
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Episode 316
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Season 5 Episode 315 -Great News!
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico reflects on “Great News” through the Gospel of the Annunciation as we draw closer to Christmas. He explores Mary’s faithful “yes,” her trust in God’s will, and the joyful good news that Emmanuel is...
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Episode 315
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Season 5 Episode 314 - A Holy Visitor
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico reflects on “A Holy Visitor” through the Gospel story of Mary’s visitation to Elizabeth. He highlights Mary’s selfless love—setting aside her own needs to care for another—and invites listeners to ...
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Episode 314
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Season 5 Episode 313 - Statues in the Church
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico explores the role and meaning of statues in the church and why they’ve been part of Christian worship since the earliest days. He explains how statues—especially the crucifix—serve as powerful visu...
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Episode 313
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Season 5 Episode 312 - Stained Glass Windows
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico takes a closer look at the stained glass windows we often admire but rarely stop to understand. He explores how these beautiful works of art have long told the story of salvation, taught t...
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Episode 312
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Season 5 Episode 311 - Joy: A Season of Advent
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico reflects on the joy of the Third Week of Advent through the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth. Their faith, patience, and trust in God—even in moments of doubt—remind us that God always works for ou...
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Episode 311
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Season 5 Episode 310 - The Creed
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico breaks down the Nicene Creed—the powerful statement of faith we say at every Mass but don’t always stop to think about. He walks through where it came from, what it really means, and why these word...
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Episode 309
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Season 5 Episode 308 - Psalm 97
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico reflects on Psalm 97 and its powerful reminder that “The Lord is King—let the earth rejoice!” As we move toward Christmas, this joyful psalm helps set the perfect Advent tone, inviting us to recogn...
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Episode 308
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Season 5 Episode 307 - Feast day of St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico celebrates the feast of St. Juan Diego, the humble man chosen to receive the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe in 1531. He shares the incredible story behind the miraculous image on Juan Diego’s ...
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Episode 307
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Season 5 Episode 306 - The 2nd Sunday of Advent - A Call to Prepare the Way
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico kicks off the second week of Advent by reflecting on John the Baptist’s call to “make straight the way of the Lord.” He explores what it really means to clear a path for God in our daily lives—thro...
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Episode 306
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Season 5 Episode 305 - Feast Day of St. Nicholas
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico celebrates the feast of St. Nicholas—the real “Santa Claus” whose life of generosity and love for children and the poor still inspires us today. He shares how St. Nicholas’ compassion challenges us...
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Season 5 Episode 304 - The Root of Jesse
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico reflects on Isaiah’s powerful prophecy of the Root of Jesse—a promise of hope, peace, and a Messiah who stands firm even in the harshest conditions. He unpacks the rich imagery of harmony, justice,...
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Episode 304
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Season 5 Episode 303 - Holy Days of Obligation
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico breaks down what Holy Days of Obligation are and why they matter in the life of the Church. He explains why different countries have different required feast days and how these celebrations help us...
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Episode 303
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Season 5 Episode 302 - Feast day of St. Francis Xavier
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico celebrates the feast of St. Francis Xavier, one of the Church’s greatest missionaries and a co-founder of the Jesuits. He shares the incredible story of St. Francis’s passion for spreading the Gosp...
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Episode 302
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Season 5 Episode 301 - Catholic Aerobics
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico breaks down the real meaning behind all the sitting, standing, kneeling, and genuflecting we do at Mass—what he jokingly calls “Catholic aerobics.” He explains why these postures matter, how they h...
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Episode 301
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Season 5 Episode 300 - Novenas
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico breaks down what a novena really is—a nine-day prayer tradition that asks God for special graces and helps us stay rooted in faith. He shares where novenas began, why they matter, and highlights so...
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Episode 300
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Season 5 Episode 299 - The First Sunday of Advent
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico reflects on the First Sunday of Advent and its reminder that this season is all about hope and being present to the gift of today. He walks listeners through the readings—from Isaiah’s call to go u...
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Episode 299
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Season 5 Episode 298 - What's Advent All About?
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico breaks down what Advent is really all about as the Church enters a brand-new liturgical year. He talks about Advent as a season of hope, waiting, and preparing our hearts—not just for Christmas, bu...
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Episode 298
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Season 5 Episode 297 - Psalm 139
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico dives into the beauty and power of Psalm 139 — a stunning reminder that God knows each of us intimately and loves us deeply. He reflects on how this psalm reveals a God who formed us, walks with us...
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Episode 297
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Season 5 Episode 296 - the Prayer of Jesus
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico reflects on Jesus’ powerful prayer from John 17, where Christ speaks to the Father about unity, glory, and eternal life. He unpacks how this moment reveals the deep love within the Trinity—and how ...
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Season 5 Episode 295 - God's Will Prayer
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico continues the week on prayer and thanksgiving by sharing a powerful “God’s Will Prayer” written by St. John Paul II. He reflects on how this prayer helps us open our hearts to God’s plan, find real...
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Episode 295
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Season 5 Episode 294 - Feast Day of St. Catherine of Alexandria
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico celebrates the feast of St. Catherine of Alexandria—one of his favourite saints and the patron of his home diocese. He shares her incredible story as a young, brilliant Christian who bravely defend...
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Episode 294
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