Interview · September 9, 2026

Episode 169 — Know Thy Enemy & Love Thy Enemy: The J*wish Question Answered w/ Fr. Mawdsley

Show notes

On Episode 169 of The Backlash, Dave Reilly is joined by Fr. Mawdsley to discuss his new book, *Know Thy Enemy*, and a question that modern Christians are increasingly unwilling to confront: What does Our Lord Jesus Christ actually teach about the Jewish Question?

There can be no adequate answer without listening to the One Who knows the hearts of men completely. Yet Christ’s words—and the testimony of the Apostles—are so arresting that many Christians prefer to overlook them. Even Catholics frequently pass over passages such as Matthew 27:18, John 5:16–18, John 8:44–47, Acts 12:3, Acts 24:27, 1 Thessalonians 2:15, Apocalypse 2:9 and Apocalypse 3:9.

Fr. Mawdsley argues that these passages reveal something essential: at its root, the Jewish Question is neither merely political nor racial, but spiritual.

What do these difficult verses mean? Why are Christians reluctant to discuss them? Who is the enemy identified by Christ—and how can Catholics recognize that enemy without surrendering Faith, Hope or Charity?

Dave and Fr. Mawdsley examine the spiritual conflict running through the New Testament, the dangers facing Christian souls and societies, and why properly understanding this question must ultimately serve the salvation of souls—including the conversion of those presently opposed to Christ.

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