Catholic Women Now

Types & Shadows: Discovering Christ Hidden in the Old Testament with Barbara Heil - 05/28/2026

Episode Summary

This week on Catholic Women Now, hosts Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder welcome international speaker and teacher Barbara Heil for a powerful conversation on “types and shadows” in Sacred Scripture. Barbara explains how people, events, objects, and symbols in the Old Testament foreshadow the fulfillment of Jesus Christ and the New Covenant.

Episode Notes

How does the Old Testament point directly to Jesus Christ?

This week on Catholic Women Now, Julie Nelson and Chris Magruder welcome renowned Catholic speaker and teacher Barbara Heil for a fascinating discussion on “types and shadows” in Sacred Scripture.

Barbara explains how the people, symbols, events, and imagery of the Old Testament foreshadow the realities fulfilled in Christ and the Catholic faith. From the Passover lamb and Jonah to the tabernacle, Ark of the Covenant, and the Israelites’ journey out of Egypt, listeners will discover how the Bible tells one unified story of salvation.

In this episode:

• What “types and shadows” mean in Scripture
• How the Old Testament prepares us for Christ
• Biblical connections to baptism, the Eucharist, and the Mass
• The spiritual meaning behind the tabernacle and sacred objects
• Why understanding Scripture strengthens Catholic faith
• How revelation leads to transformation

Barbara Heil brings Scripture alive in a way that helps Catholics encounter the heart of God through His Word.

Learn more about Barbara Heil and her ministry at:
https://www.fromhisheart.com/

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