Before we meet the great men of salvation history, we first have to understand the first man—and the first fall. In this episode of Great Men of the Bible, host Joe Stopulos sits down with theologian Katie Patrizio to unpack Genesis 1–3, exploring the creation, the fall of Adam and Eve, and how these events shape the entire story of salvation. From the meaning of time and creation to the three temptations that echo through all of Scripture, Joe and Katie uncover how sin, virtue, and redemption all begin in the garden—and why understanding Adam helps us understand Christ.
Guest: Katie Patrizio – Theologian and Scripture scholar with degrees from Franciscan University of Steubenville and John Paul the Great Catholic University.
Topics covered:
The creation and fall as historical and theological realities
Understanding the “threefold temptation” — lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh, pride of life
How Adam’s fall parallels Christ’s victory in the desert
Cain and Abel: giving God our best and the danger of jealousy
The enduring lessons of Genesis for modern discipleship
Takeaway: The story of Adam isn’t ancient myth—it’s the mirror through which we see our own need for grace, virtue, and covenant with God.
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