When Jesus asked whose image was stamped on the census coin, what deeper truth was He revealing about our civic obligations, our spiritual identity, and the sovereignty of God? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes Fr. Jonathan Duncan, pastor and chaplain in the Diocese of Charleston, to preview the Mass readings for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Fr. Duncan breaks down the political trap set by the Pharisees and Herodians regarding Roman taxation. He explains how Christ’s response—"Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God"—exposes the limitations of earthly power. While coins bear the image of Caesar, human beings are stamped with the image and likeness of God. Drawing from St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians, Fr. Duncan emphasizes that while we owe proper civic obedience to civil authorities, our entire lives, hearts, and worship belong to Jesus Christ, the true Lord of all creation. Stream now to listen!

When Jesus asked whose image was stamped on the census coin, what deeper truth was He revealing about our civic obligations, our spiritual identity, and the sovereignty of God? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes Fr. Jonathan Duncan, pastor and chaplain in the Diocese of Charleston, to preview the Mass readings for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Fr. Duncan breaks down the political trap set by the Pharisees and Herodians regarding Roman taxation. He explains how Christ&rsquo;s response&mdash;"Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God"&mdash;exposes the limitations of earthly power. While coins bear the image of Caesar, human beings are stamped with the image and likeness of God. Drawing from St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians, Fr. Duncan emphasizes that while we owe proper civic obedience to civil authorities, our entire lives, hearts, and worship belong to Jesus Christ, the true Lord of all creation. Stream now to listen!

Son Rise Morning Show The Son Rise Morning Show with Anna Mitchell and Matt Swaim is fast-paced, motivating and informational – always from the Catholic perspective. You’ll hear news, engaging interviews, prayer and more each weekday morning from 6am-8am ET. 

Son Rise Morning Show The Son Rise Morning Show with Anna Mitchell and Matt Swaim is fast-paced, motivating and informational – always from the Catholic perspective. You’ll hear news, engaging interviews, prayer and more each weekday morning from 6am-8am ET. <a href="https://www.ewtn.com/radio/podcasts/son-rise-morning-show-~NZ"></a>