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A podcast where I read from church fathers. Anywhere from the earliest to the reformation. In hopes that we the modern Christian would come to appreciate those who came before and to offer an audio format to enjoy such works.

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    • Jun 25, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Augustine predestination of the saints ep 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 6:42


    St. Augustine points to the book of wisdom to refute Pelagian thought.

    Augustine predestination of the saints ep 5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 13:49


    We are fast approaching the end to Augustine's work on predestination. What shall be his closing arguments?

    Augustine predestination of the saints ep 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 14:57


    The man most quoted at the time of the reformation continues his arguments about predestination over against Pelagianism.

    Augustine predestination of the saints episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 14:22


    We listen as the famous Augustine argues further on the limits of our free will.

    augustine predestination of the saints ep 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 12:40


    We continue to hear from one of the most quoted fathers during the reformation on predestination.

    augustine predestination of the saints ep 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 11:41


    One of the most controversial writers in church history. and we are going to read him on predestination. I hope you all enjoy Ive been putting him off abit because I am Augustinian in my theology. But the time is right, lets do this.

    Athanasius - on the incarnation of the Word episode five

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 13:18


    we are coming up on the end of the incarnation argument made by Athanasius a defender of orthodoxy a voice for truth against a tidal wave of error and lies. He tends to stack arguments upon each other one after another modern day thinkers tend to stay with one argument let i play out and then move on to other arguments. but Athanasius argues that the death of Christ was necessary to bring about the resurrection which is the first fruits of Christians resurrection. And then He moves on to another argument. its really fascinating for me to hear how he thinks and argues in light of modern day thinkers. hope you find it interesting to.

    Athanasius - on the incarnation of the Word episode four

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 11:29


    getting deeper into the arguments of how the incarnation testifies to Jesus divinity.

    Athanasius - on the incarnation of the Word episode three

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 14:05


    We are back at hearing the voice of church past. Athanasius one of the most important voices in the history of the church and one of the bravest.

    Athanasius - on the incarnation of the Word episode two

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 10:05


    We get back to reading Athanasius arguing on the why of the incarnation.

    Common objections to Lutheran theology part two

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 97:38


    I have on Reverend Adam Chandler to discuss arguments against justification by faith alone. Recently reformation Sunday passed by and O thought let’s talk about the topic of the reformation. Hope you enjoy. A special thanks to Pastor Adam Chandler.

    Athanasius - on the incarnation of the Word episode of season two of voices of church past

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 14:48


    welcome to season two thank you so much for making season one well listened too and far beyond my expectations. Lets keep building a church history buff community where we look forward to hearing the voices of church past. our first church father is the great Saint Athanasius the defend of the trinity and Christ divinity at a time it was most unpopular to do so.

    Responding to common objections to Lutheranism episode one

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 98:45


    Today I have Andy Ashenden on as a guest to address common objections to the Lutheran Confession that Christians can forfeit faith.. we address why we believe this and deal with three common objections I’ve seen in my years as a Lutheran

    Luther's sermon on the 11th sunday after trinity sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 21:18


    The sermon is about the sinner vs the pharisee. and how we can with the Spirit see the difference between good works from false works.

    Cyprian Of Carthage - Argument against the Novationist episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 12:49


    We kick off a new series with a new Church father St. Cyprian Of Carthage and the group in which he opposed in much of His writings, the novationist. You may remember St. Ambrose also addressed this group and you would be remembering correctly. But cyprian was the most famous writer against this group. So we drift back to the subject to hear a different voice in church past.

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    Luther's sermon on the tenth sunday after trinity sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 9:00


    Martin preaches from luke to remind us to hear the gospel now and to give the gospel now because the end could come tomorrow! ANd what lessons we can learn from the hardness of heart the people of Israel. And to not take the promises of God for granted.

    Luther's sermon on the ninth sunday after trinity sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2020 12:55


    Justification by faith alone!!!! that is the main thrust of this sermon. In addition Martin deals with how to understand the works that follow faith. This is one of my favorite sermons of Luther's.

    Luther's sermon on the eighth sunday after trinity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 19:10


    Today Luther talks about false prophets and false teachers and how to recognize them. the text in which he is speaking on is Matt 7:15-23

    St. Ignatius Epistle to the romans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 9:50


    Well we have a short letter of a voice from church past letting others know that the fight to save his life is something he wishes them to cease. He is courageous in looking forward to his death for his faith in Christ. Its very interesting look at how the church has dealt with persecution in the past perhaps to give us a window should it come again to the modern church.

    Luther's sermon on the seventh sunday after trinity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 21:22


    a different explanation of the two kingdoms.

    St Basil ~ De Spiritu Sancto episode nine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 40:25


    The final section of this work of St basil's. Hope you enjoyed this work and I hope you will join me on the next work from a voice from church past!

    Luther's sermon on the sixth sunday after trinity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 14:17


    martin addresses the severity of the law and the proper distinction between law and gospel.

    Luther's sermon on the fifth sunday after trinity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 22:53


    and we are back to Luther...

    Update on episodes forthcoming!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 1:40


    Let me tell you what to expect.

    St Basil ~ De Spiritu Sancto episode eight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 22:13


    We are winding down St. Basil's argument in defense of The trinity and The Holy Spirit. Today he makes an extended argument using grammar.

    St Basil ~ De Spiritu Sancto episode seven

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 9:10


    today St Basil finishes up the flow of his current argument before moving onto an extended additional argument for the divinity of The Holy Spirit and the Trinity.

    St Basil ~ De Spiritu Sancto episode six

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 24:22


    well today is the first day with an upgrade in production still some tweaks for sure to be made, hope you enjoy this episode now that my poor production is out of the way.

    St basil - de spiritu sancto episode five

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 23:55


    We see St basil continue to defend the trinity by defending The equality of the Holy Spirit to The Father and Son.

    A brief update on the show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 4:56


    Listen in on what I have planned going forward.

    St basil - de spiritu sancto episode four

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 16:27


    We finish up the current arguments fronts basil before moves into other topics and arguments in chapter 15 of this work. Hope you enjoy.

    St basil - De Spiritu Sancto episode three

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 14:08


    Today we get back to going through St Basil’s writings as we hear from eastern church fathers.

    Luther’s sermons episode twenty six

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 32:15


    Today we hear a sermon given on Trinity Sunday!!! From the text of John 3: 1-15

    St basil - De Spiritu Sancto episode two

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 28:15


    Whew this argument brings together arguments with philosophy in a way that may require a special attention. May even need to be accompanied by reading. You can find a free version on newadvent.org

    Luther’s sermons episode twenty five

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 14:59


    Today we have from Dr. Martin Luther on the text of John 15- 26 - John 16:16. We from the first have of the sermon today hope you enjoy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    St basil - De Spiritu Sancto episode one

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 28:37


    We start St basil’s refutation of some heretics who have brought in sophistry from the heathen world to attack the doctrines the trinity. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    St Gregory of Nyssa - on the faith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 17:08


    I received a request of some reading of a few eastern church fathers so today we read from St Gregory of Nyssa. As he responds to what we would call today Arianism. A denial of the trinity. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Luther’s sermons episode twenty four

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 20:40


    Today we hear a sermon given on ascension day from the text of Mark:16: 14-20. The themes are justification be faith in Christ alone by Christ merits alone and how to understand the role of works. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ambrose - concerning repentance episode five

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 16:58


    Today we finish the first book of St Ambrose’s arguments against the Novatians and their desire to withhold the forgiveness of sins fro believers. Hope you enjoyed the writing I know I certainly did. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ambrose - concerning repentance episode four

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 15:07


    Woah two huge chapters took up most of our time today! That’s okay we turn from arguments against false teachers to calls to serve outs neighbors today.

    Luther’s sermons episode twenty three

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 14:37


    Today Dr. Martin Luther expounds on the text of John 16:23-30 the sermon was given on the faith Sunday after Easter. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ambrose - concerning repentance episode three

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 17:39


    Ambrose continues to press the issue of Gods will to forgive sins verse the Novatians will to not forgive sins. How many today withhold the forgiveness of sins from so many? How rich then is this work for us today? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ambrose - concerning repentance episode two

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 21:52


    Today St Ambrose continues to argue for Gods love for all over and against the Novatians who with held God’s love from people. It is a stark reminder that a primary function of the church is to tell sinners you’re sins are forgiven!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Luther’s sermons episode twenty two

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 25:53


    This sermon called a treatise on the three themes which Christ teaches concerning the depriving of The Holy Spirit. Was given on the fourth Sunday after Easter by Martin Luther hope you enjoy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ambrose - concerning repentance episode one

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 19:01


    As you remember we spent time with Novatian not long ago. Novatian eventually was declared a heretic , here we will hear St Ambrose addressing his heresy and those who followed after. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Cyprian - letter to the martyrs in the mines episode two

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 10:09


    We finish up this short letter today. May it encourage those who face persecution, whatever form it takes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Luther’s sermons episode twenty one

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 28:27


    This sermon was given on the third Sunday after Easter in 1531. He is addressing the text of John 16:16-23 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Cyprian - to the martyrs in the mines

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 9:59


    We hear from another voice of church past Cyprian. And a letter he sent to breathed captured and forced to labor in mines in his day. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Novatian - on the trinity part twelve

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 29:53


    We have arrived at the conclusion of Novatian’s argument on the trinity. This is much longer episode then normal. Hope you don’t mind. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Novatian - on the trinity part eleven

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 25:18


    Chapters 25 to 28 on Novatian’s argument for the doctrine of the trinity against the sabellians. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Luther’s sermons episode twenty

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 27:21


    the great Martin Luther analyzes the text of John 20:19-31 in a sermon on the fruit, power and authority of faith in Christ resurrection!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Novatian - on the trinity part ten

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 11:56


    We return to the argument of novatian on behalf of the doctrine of the trinity . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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