Episode 76 – The Roman Empire in the Fourth Century
The fourth century was a century of great change for the church. It was equally so for the Roman Empire. In fact, from this century onward i...
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Episode 75 – The Popes of the Fourth Century
The fourth century was one of the most formative eras for the church. A part of that story are those men who were the bishops of Rome, those...
Episode 74 – The Life of Augustine of Hippo up to 400 AD
One of the most influential theologians of the early church was Augustine of Hippo. Love him or hate him, Christians cannot escape his influ...
Episode 73 – Didymus the Blind: Faith, Scripture, and Sight Beyond Sight
One of the most remarkable and yet largely unknown Christian thinkers is Didymus the Blind. His story is worth hearing and in this episode,...
Episode 72 – Hilary of Poitiers: The Athanasius of the West
In the battles for Nicene orthodoxy against the Arians during the fourth century, one of the most important figures in the west was Hilary o...
Episode 71 – Jerome: Scholar of Scripture and Architect of the Latin Bible
One of the Christian leaders of the fourth century who had the greatest impact on the later church. While active in many areas, his Latin...
Episode 70 – Cyril of Jerusalem and Epiphanius of Salamis: Guardians of the Faith
Two of the important Church Fathers in the later fourth century are Cyril of Jerusalem and Epiphanius of Salamis. You may not know much abou...
Episode 69 – The First Council of Constantinople
Many people are aware of the Council of Nicaea in 325, which gave us the Nicene Creed. Fewer people are aware that the form of…
Episode 68 – Eusebius of Caesarea: The Father of Church History
One of our most important sources for Christian history is Eusebius of Caesarea. While he gives us information going back to the time of the...
Episode 67 – The Golden Mouth of John Chrysostom
In this episode, we explore the remarkable life of John Chrysostom, one of Christianity’s greatest preachers and theologians. Born in 347 AD...
Episode 66 – The Life and Legacy of Ambrose of Milan
This episode explores the extraordinary life of Ambrose of Milan, a Roman governor turned bishop who became a pivotal figure in early Christ...
Episode 65 – The Cappadocian Fathers
Among the highlights of the fourth century was a group of theologians, two brothers and a close friend. These were the Cappadocian Fathers,...
Episode 64 – Missionary Diplomacy
In this episode, I talk to Dr. Emily Conroy-Krutz, author of Missionary Diplomacy. In the 19th Century, the United States was expanding its...
Episode 63 – Sacred Service: American Chaplains in the First World War
An important part of Christian history has been the role of clergy in supporting the military in terms of both spiritual and emotional needs...
Episode 62 – Athanasius the Great
One of the greatest defenders of what would be known as orthodox Christianity was Athanasius the Great, bishop of Alexandria. He was there a...
Episode 61 – The Desert Fathers and Mothers
While some Christians were gathering in councils and devising creeds, others were fleeing the cities to be alone with God. These were the De...
Episode 60 – Quest for the Historical Santa Claus: Bishop Nicholas of Myra
In this special Christmas episode, we look at the figure who would be the inspiration for the popular Santa Claus. While some Christians see...
Episode 59 – The First Council of Nicaea
One of the most important events in Christian history is the First Council of Nicaea that took place in 325 AD. Christianity can literally b...
Episode 58 – The Rise of Arianism
The Christian church was emerging out of a time of persecution but their troubles were not over. Shifting from threats from without to threa...
Episode 57 – Introducing Constantine the Great
One of the most influential people in the history of the early church was someone of unknown religious conviction. Constantine came to power...