Podcasts about early church fathers

"Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ." Today, Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Mr. Thomas Lackey and Mr. Adam Minihan to discuss how to read the Bible like Jesus, St. Paul, the Early Church Fathers, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Dante!There are four senses: literal, allegorical, moral, and anagogical. The guys explain Divine Authorship, Dante's thesis that you read his Comedy like you Scripture, and then explain each sense and give examples.Check our thegreatbookspodcast.com for resources on the Iliad, Odyssey, Dante's Inferno, and more!Summary: St. Jerome states, “Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ” (CCC 112). In other words, we come to know the reality of Jesus Christ by reading Holy Scripture. Yet, what if we read the Bible incorrectly? If the Scriptures are a source of knowledge about our Lord, would not a wrong reading of the text twist our understanding of Christ? We, especially as moderns, are always in danger of distorting the Gospel to meet our own ideological standards. As Bishop Konderla teaches, “We are called to measure ourselves against the teaching of Christ and His Church, not our own imaginations or standards.” He continues, “We must receive the Jesus Christ who came two-thousand years ago, not create a ‘Jesus' who meets the fashions and fads of this age” (God Builds a House, 6). If we are to discipline ourselves to receive Jesus—and not manufacture a “Jesus”—then a vital part of that reception is a proper understanding of how to know Christ in Holy Scripture. How then does the Church teach us to read Holy Scripture?In the 1300s, the Italian poet Dante Alighieri wrote a letter to his patron, Lord Cangrande della Scala, regarding how one should read the Divine Comedy. His answer was simple: you read the Comedy the same way you read the Bible. In summary of Sacred Tradition, Dante explains that there are four senses or ways to read Holy Scripture: literal and three spiritual ways, i.e., allegorical, moral, and anagogical. These four senses were also taught by St. Thomas Aquinas (STI.1.10) and are contained in the modern Catechism of the Catholic Church (“CCC” 115-19). They represent the time-tested wisdom of the Church on how to come to know and love Jesus Christ through the Holy Scriptures.Let us examine each “sense” of biblical interpretation, how it relates to the others, and how they all draw us into a deeper relationship with our Lord.The literal sense of Scripture is also known as the “historical sense.” St. Thomas notes the literal sense is the meaning the author intended. For example, Dante gives the simple illustration of the passage: “When Israel went out of Egypt.” He observes, “If we look at it from the letter alone it means to us the exit of the Children of Israel from Egypt at the time of Moses.” The literal is simply the intended, historical meaning of a text. It is important, however, to interpret the literal correctly, because “all other senses of Sacred Scripture are based on the literal” (CCC 116). Similarly, Aquinas states that the spiritual sense of Scripture—allegorical, moral, and anagogical—is “based on the literal and presupposes it.” The importance of the literal sense of Scripture as foundational to all other senses emphasizes how vital it is that Catholics read commentaries that are faithful to the magisterium. Like a broken foundation of a home, a slanted literal sense can distort the greater spiritual senses built upon it.The allegorical sense is the first of the three types of the “spiritual sense.” In the...

Welcome back to Catholic Girl on the Radio, today we're diving deep into the Gospel of John, chapter 7, verses 40–53. This powerful passage captures the growing tension surrounding Jesus as the crowds wrestle with His identity. Is He the Prophet? The Christ? Can anything good come from Galilee?Through the lens of the Early Church Fathers, we explore how pride, assumption, and superficial judgment can blind us from recognizing the Messiah in our midst. With raw honesty, prayer, and personal reflection, we ask the Holy Spirit to open our hearts and reveal where we, too, might be missing the truth of Christ.In this episode, we feature the timeless wisdom of:✨ St. John Chrysostom – on how the crowd's confusion mirrored our own tendencies to resist truth when it's inconvenient.✨ St. Cyril of Alexandria – unpacking how misinterpretations of prophecy clouded the people's understanding of Jesus' true origins.✨ St. Augustine – reflecting on mercy, judgment, and that unforgettable encounter between Jesus and the woman caught in adultery.Grab your Bible, bring your heart, and let's ask together: are we truly seeking the Messiah, or are we still clinging to our own expectations?Follow Rita on Instagram @thewordwithrita and join the conversation.

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Sophia Nikolai, a self-described anti-Catholic who is here to share her absolutely incredible conversion story with us. With an anti-Catholic, Evangelical background, Sophia considered herself firmly grounded in her Christian faith until an encounter with a quotation from the Early Church Fathers and some pretty miraculous interventions began her on a journey completely and utterly out of her comfort zone. Listen to Sophia's amazing journey which includes burning rosaries, ripping up prayer books, and trying to convince her Catholic husband (and his family) that they were all doomed – before, ultimately, becoming Catholic herself! It's an amazing story!For more from Sophia, check out her brand new YouTube channel and please subscribe while you're there!Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!Theme Music: "Splendor (Intro)" by Former Ruins. Learn more at formerruins.com or listen on Spotify, Apple Music,This show is brought to you in a special way by our Patreon Co-Producers. Thank you to Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William. Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish of the Diocese of...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

Join Rita Saikali on Catholic Girl on the Radio for a deep dive into Luke 4:24-30, where Jesus shocks His hometown by declaring, “No prophet is accepted in his native place.” Discover why faith—not familiarity—unlocks God's miracles, and learn how pride blinds us to divine blessings (even when they're right in front of us!).Rita breaks down Early Church Fathers' commentaries (Cornelius a Lapide, St. Ambrose, St. Bede) to reveal timeless truths about humility, trust, and God's authority. Whether you're facing rejection, doubt, or life's cliffs, this episode will challenge you to let Jesus take control—because He's always in charge, even when chaos reigns.⏳ SMART CHAPTERS:00:00 – Gospel of Saint Luke DiscussionWhy Nazareth tried to KILL Jesus—and what it teaches us about pride vs. faith.04:35 – Faith and Miracles in Jesus' LifeHow unbelief blocks blessings (and why Gentiles like Naaman received miracles over God's people).07:54 – Demonstrating Faith Through Actions and LoveIs Jesus just a “crucifix on the wall”? Rita's raw take on living faith vs. empty tradition.10:05 – Recognizing God's Blessings in Challenging SituationsWhy your pain might be hiding a miracle (hint: God's timing > your plans).13:08 – Saint Bede's Commentary on Saint Luke“They acted worse than the devil”—St. Bede's fiery take on rejecting Christ.16:39 – Jesus' Escape and Divine PowerHow He walked through an angry mob (spoiler: He's GOD—He's always in control).

The Catholic Church has a rich heritage of apostolic succession. In this special episode, Dr. Sri takes us on a pilgrimage through the historical roots of the Catholic faith in Rome. He explores the significance of early Church fathers like St. Clement of Rome and St. Ignatius of Antioch, highlighting their contributions to our understanding of apostolic succession and the spirituality of martyrdom. Snippet from the Show The seeds of the papacy can be traced back to the first generation of the Apostles. _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox. * Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church (https://ascensionpress.com/pages/foundations-of-faith-announcement?_pos=7&_sid=7e69f2f12&_ss=r)

Patrick Madrid explained why Purgatory is actually a very biblical doctrine, even though the word itself isn’t spelled out in Scripture (kind of like the word "Trinity"... but we all believe in that, right?). Step 1: Bible Alone? Not So Fast! Patrick started by calling out the big assumption that everything has to be proven from the Bible alone (Sola Scriptura). That idea is actually unbiblical... and even anti-biblical!

Rita Sakali discussed the Gospel of Saint Luke, focusing on Jesus' transfiguration and its significance in relation to the resurrection, divine glory, and the fulfillment of prophecy. She emphasized the importance of understanding biblical teachings, the role of faith, and the limitations of human nature in comprehending God's vastness. Throughout the discussion, Rita used analogies and personal experiences to illustrate spiritual concepts, highlighting God's desire for intimacy with individuals and the transformative power of Christ's sacrifice. 00:00 Jesus' Appearance to Peter, John, James03:37 Christ's Transfiguration and Resurrection Symbolism 07:01 Early Church Fathers and Biblical Wisdom12:16 Resurrection's Impact on Disciples and Church17:06 God's Greatness Beyond Human Limitations19:25 Peter, James, and John's Transfiguration 26:09 God's Pursuit of Intimate Understanding32:12 Christ's Transfiguration

David Bonaugra on the difference between being spiritual and religious, Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic Perspective, and Mike Aquilina discusses the Early Church Fathers.

Find the original episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJHCg8xt_l8The early church fathers went to great lengths to ensure that the followers of Christ did not innovate but rather perpetuate “the faith which was once delivered unto the saints” (Jude 1:3), and this conversation seeks to understand what they meant, where we may have gotten off track, and what it means to become truly human through Christ. Topics discussed include: - Balancing academic research and writing with artistic innovation and creation- A search for authenticity and authority led Jacobs to study the early church fathers, such as Athanasius of Alexandria, where he came to realize the difference of thought between Eastern and Western Christianity- Ephesians, examining the use of the term “energeia” by Paul, and understanding that faith and works are not in opposition- Ecumenical councils where early church fathers defended the faith by answering the question “What is the faith that we received handed down by the apostles?”- Biblical illiteracy, historical ignorance, and troubling Trinitarian analogies- The importance of a Trinitarian God as opposed to Unitarian- The sophistication of the early church fathers and our anachronistic belief that we are more intelligent than our ancestors, theologically speaking or otherwise- Distinguishing between creation and types of causation- Biblical terminology getting lost in translation and the linguistic advantage the early church fathers had over the scholars that proceeded them- Understanding the balance between rationality and mystery- Addressing the Holy Mystery of the Eucharist- Objectivity in academics, distinctions between different systems of thought, and the systems of thought creating the biggest divide between Eastern and Western Christianity- The difficulty of communicating complex issues in a soundbite culture- The importance of Christians being part of a church community; and should Christians confess their sins?

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Podcast: Light on Life Season Twelve Episode Eight. Have you experienced divine healing from the hand of God? Do you know that this blessing is available for you? In the Pentecostal Evangel church leader George-O. Wood writes: Have you ever heard a healing take place? [Listen to the word ‘heard' — this illustration is about hearing a miracle take place not seeing one […] The post How You Can Remarkably Experience Jesus Powerful Healing Touch appeared first on emeryhorvath.com. Related posts: How God Did Healing Miracles Through the Early Church Fathers

Topics: Misinterpretation of 1 Corinthians 14:34-35, Influence of Talmud on Early Church, What “As the Law Says" Really Means, Historical Context of Early Church Gatherings, Role of Women in the Ecclesia vs. Modern Church Settings, First Church Buildings and Their Impact on Doctrine, Oral Traditions of Judaism and Their Influence, Difference Between God's Law and Man-Made Traditions, How Paul Confronted Judaizers and Their Teachings, Real Meaning of 1 Timothy 2:11-12, Greek Myths of Artemis and Influence in Ephesus, Significance of “Quiet” vs. “Silent” in Scripture, Historical Background of the Temple of Artemis, “Role” of Women, Misinterpretation of “Saved Through Childbearing” in 1 Timothy 2:15, Endless Genealogies and Jewish Obsession with Lineage, Real Purpose of Paul's Letter to Timothy, Context of False Doctrines Paul Was Combating, Influence of Greek Goddess Diana Worship on Early Church Beliefs, Role of Pricilla in Teaching Men, Absence of a Hierarchical Leadership in the Early Church, Biblical Definition of Pastor, Transformation of Pastorship into a Church Position/Occupation, Constantine's Role in Institutionalizing the Church, Greek Philosophers' Influence on Church Doctrine, Corruption of Biblical Leadership by Early Church Fathers, Jesus' Teaching Against Hierarchical Leadership, The Biblical Role of Elders in the Church Send Matt a text about this episode!Support the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

This podcast episode introduces the Early Church Fathers, key figures who shaped Christian doctrine. It highlights their roles as theologians, bishops, and scholars who bridged the gap between the apostles and later ecumenical councils. The episode explores various groups, including the Apostolic Fathers, the Ante-Nicene Fathers, the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, and the Syriac Fathers, examining their unique contributions. It emphasizes the importance of these figures in defining orthodoxy, defending against heresies, and providing theological foundations. The podcast also touches upon the linguistic roots of the term "fathers of the faith" and their lasting impact on modern Christian practice. For more in depth teachings check our Academy. www.twinsbiblicalacademy.com

Jesus first miracle was the miraculous transformation of water into wine in the jars of clay at the wedding feast in Cana. The Early Church Fathers teach us that this miracle done in the presence of His disciples showed the reason for the Incarnation. That we, the jars of clay as St. Paul says in 2 Corinthians 4, are so completely transformed within by the healing work of Christ that we become earthen vessels distributing the blessedness of Christ to every soul around us.

Dr Larry Chapp on the oversaturated voices of liberal reformers, Mike Aquilina continues his Early Church Fathers series, and Brad Miner on Popes meeting with the POTUS. 

Lame-os: Biden, FBI, even Chip Roy! Don't do numerology or Ouija! "Bible thumper" on Jesus, God, and blasphemy! Renaming for good vs evil!The Hake Report, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 ADTIMESTAMPS* (0:00:00) Start* (0:00:57) Topics: News, Chip Roy* (0:05:16) Hey, guys* (0:07:32) Hake News… one bill, mama Biden/banks,* (0:11:37) Joe called New Orleans "strong"* (0:15:31) Blurred photo of woman German foreign minister, Syria, Al Qaeda* (0:20:31) She's old. It's in the Bible!* (0:22:23) Liberal FBI: Omar Mateen, pipe bombs, Fort Hood jihadist* (0:33:10) Chip Roy on Liz Cheney, George Floyd, Kyle,* (0:37:49) Chip Roy clip on Trump/J6, impeachment* (0:44:51) Beach streams over Christmas* (0:47:47) Coffee: Thinking what others thinking* (0:49:40) Coffee: Numerology?* (0:55:51) Story of a Ouija board: Whom will "Sally" marry?* (0:57:42) ANTHONY, CA: Jesus is God? … Early Church Fathers? …* (1:17:35) ANTHONY: Who could atone for our sins?* (1:18:48) RONNIE and ANTHONY… blaspheming the Spirit vs Jesus* (1:29:34) ANTHONY and RONNIE: That's your explanation, huh?* (1:31:24) From Fort Bragg to "Fort Liberty," RME* (1:39:06) Trump name change: Gulf of America, not Gulf of Mexico* (1:43:26) JASON, Gulf Coast: Stuff changes in the Bible* (1:51:07) Coke Song - The Cootees - 1997, Let's Play HouseLINKSBLOG https://www.thehakereport.com/blog/2025/1/7/the-hake-report-tue-1-7-25PODCAST / Substack HAKE NEWS from JLP https://www.thehakereport.com/jlp-news/2025/1/7/hake-news-tue-1-7-25Hake is live M-F 9-11a PT (11-1CT/12-2ET) Call-in 1-888-775-3773 https://www.thehakereport.com/showVIDEO YouTube - Rumble* - Facebook - X - BitChute - Odysee*PODCAST Substack - Apple - Spotify - Castbox - Podcast Addict*SUPER CHAT on platforms* above or BuyMeACoffee, etc.SHOP - Printify (new!) - Spring (old!) - Cameo | All My LinksJLP Network: JLP - Church - TFS - Nick - Joel - Punchie Get full access to HAKE at thehakereport.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Wendy and Zoe, from the Instagram page Catechumemes, to talk about their absolutely remarkable conversions to Catholicism – as two best friends on a wild theological and spiritual journey!Wendy and Zoe are truly amazing. As two Christians taking their faith seriously they dug deep into every theological topic imaginable, sharing late night conversations and days long debates on everything from baptism to communion to the nature of the Church. But, when topic after topic began coming up Catholic these two ardent Calvinists – serious about Reformed theology and the Baptist tradition – had to ask some tough questions about what they thought they knew about Catholicism. Man, what a conversation this was! We cover everything from the Early Church Fathers to the Sacraments to apostolic succession and the papacy and, in Wendy and Zoe's own words, what they felt had been "robbed" from them in Protestantism – and what they discovered in the Catholic Church!For more from Wendy and Zoe check out their Instagram page.Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!Theme Music: "Splendor (Intro)" by Former Ruins. Learn more at formerruins.com or listen on Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp.This show is brought to you in a special way by our Patreon Co-Producers. Thank you to Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William. Support the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

Visions: Divine insights or dangerous misinterpretations? Let's untangle the mystery together. --- Join and support the community: https://www.creationspaths.com/ Charlie and Brian discuss the complexities and potential dangers of visions and prophecies, particularly numinous experiences. They explore the historical and spiritual context of such experiences, emphasizing their role as burdens rather than blessings. Drawing from religious texts, mystical traditions, and personal anecdotes, they argue that visions often serve communal rather than personal purposes and are frequently misinterpreted when filtered through personal biases and emotions. They also highlight the importance of humility, discernment, and the limitations of prophecy in understanding spiritual experiences. The conversation touches on notable scriptural examples, like Ezekiel's visions and the Book of Revelation, as well as the importance of grounding spiritual insights in practical, community-focused action. They stress that spiritual experiences should not inflate one's ego and recommend a supportive, collective approach to processing such events. The episode concludes with a reflection on the value of simple, meaningful connections over grand, mystical experiences and a prayer to Archangel Raziel, seeking guidance through life's mysteries with humility and grace. Thank you for Liking and Subscribing to this podcast Thank you for sharing this episode with your loved ones, friends and community --- Thank you for Tips or Donations: https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett https://patreon.com/cedorsett Substack: https://www.creationspaths.com/ For all of the things we are doing at The Seraphic Grove go to Creation's Paths https://www.creationspaths.com/ For Educational Resource: https://wisdomscry.com Guided Meditations Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV0C8kiTKv0J2QAAlD1uaIJvQ3Sr9sIqO Christopagan Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV0C8kiTKv0ISXDQkZBRB7EHrUUJgXlGN The Everything Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV0C8kiTKv0Ln3eGW-tDk2R68PM6c182O Creation's Paths Podcast: http://www.creationspaths.com/podcast Church of the Oak Podcast: http://churchoftheoak.com/ Hallowstead Podcast: http://hallowstead.com/ Social Connections: BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.com Threads https://www.threads.net/@creationspaths Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/ ## Chapters: 00:00 The Danger and Importance of Visions 00:46 Introduction and Hosts' Backgrounds 01:58 Viewer Engagement and Channel Information 02:22 Essential Tools for Understanding Visions 03:01 Exploring Numinous Experiences 05:39 Personal Numinous Experiences 07:26 The Role of Visions in Religious History 13:33 The True Message Behind Grand Visions 17:02 Misinterpretations of the Book of Revelation 17:18 Historical Context of the Apocalypse of John 18:01 Early Church Fathers' Views on Revelation 18:30 Modern Interpretations and Misinterpretations 20:25 The Danger of Prophecies and Visions 21:02 Personal Spiritual Experiences 22:42 The Role of Prophets and Prophecy Schools 23:36 Visions of the Future and Their Implications 27:03 The Psychological Perspective on Visions 30:00 Final Thoughts on Prophecy and Visions 30:40 Engagement and Support 34:23 Concluding Prayer to Archangel Raziel

In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Deacon Lou to explore his personal journey of faith, addiction, and God's healing power. Raised in the Catholic Church, Deacon Lou shares his struggle with alcoholism, his path to sobriety, and the life-changing moment when he surrendered to God. Through raw and honest storytelling, he opens up about how his faith was rekindled, the power of prayer, and his miraculous recovery from cancer. Join us as Deacon Lou talks about his call to the diaconate, his deep dive into the writings of the Early Church Fathers, and how his illness became an unexpected blessing, opening doors to new ministry opportunities. His story is a testament to the grace of God and the transformative power of faith. Don't miss this powerful testimony of hope, healing, and redemption. ______________________ Discover Bear Woznick Deep Adventure Ministries: http://bit.ly/BearWoznick NEWEST BOOK "12 Rules for Manliness | Where Have All the Cowboys Gone" on Amazon or Bear's Online Store https://my-site-100622-104377.square.site/ DONATE TO THE CAUSE: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=S7P6JBHNKJTMC

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by the incredible Brayden Cook, the host of The Catechumen YouTube channel, to talk about his conversion to Catholicism as an intern Baptist minister. Brayden's story – which is my own story in so many aspects – begins by encountering the Early Church Fathers and realizing that they didn't look like his local Baptist and non-denominational churches. This realization spurred Brayden to look deeper in Catholicism and to begin to unwind some of the misconceptions that he held about Catholics, dig deeper into the Early Church, and eventually decide to become a Catholic himself. Brayden shares his amazing insights this week on the show. For more from Brayden check out The Catechumen YouTube channel for all of his amazing content.Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!This show is brought to you in a special way by our Patron Co-Producers. Thanks to Eli and Tom, Kelvin and Susan, Stephen, Victor and Susanne, Phil, Noah, Nicole, Michelle, Jordan, Jon, James, Gina, and Eyram.Friar TimeThrough meaningful interviews and heartfelt conversations, Friar Time, hosted by Fr....Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

In Episode 166 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Jason Montgomery & Dr. Ryan Davidson join me to discuss what they have learned over the years from reading the early church fathers.    Contact: For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org. For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.    Announcements: Southern California Reformed Baptist Pastors' Conference Dates: November 4-5, 2024 Location: Trinity Reformed Baptist Church, La Mirada, CA Topic: Second London Confession, Chapter 10: Of Effectual Calling For more information and to register, go to scrbpc.org.  

In this video, Dane TAKES DOWN the FALSE claim that before the council of Nicea, the Church didn't teach the full divinity of Christ. He provides quotes and FULL PROOF that the Church has from the beginning proclaimed that JESUS CHRIST IS FULLY GOD! ***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/ ✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by my new best friend Nic Davidson to talk about how he, and his whole family, converted to Catholicism. Nic's got an amazing story to tell. As a missionary following the call of Christ Nic has some amazing adventures to recount, how God was with him and his family every step of the way, and how listening and following that call he had become to accustomed to led him to pursue Christ right into the Catholic Church. Nic discusses the importance of meeting good Catholics including an incredible priest named Father Mike Schmitz – you may have heard of him! How reading from the Early Church Fathers made him realize that the roots of Christianity were Catholic. And how the beautiful Theology of the Body teaching was exactly what he needed – and made sense of human sexuality and marriage, and was found no where else in the Christian world! What an amazing guy! To generously help Nic and his family do the work of God please visit FreelyGiven and check out Nic's YouTube channel for his great videos, including a look into their missionary lives.Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!This show is brought to you in a special way by our Patron Co-Producers. Thanks to Eli and Tom, Kelvin and Susan, Stephen, Victor and Susanne, Phil, Noah, Nicole, Michelle, Jordan, Jon, James, Gina, and Eyram.Support the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

I'm excited to announce the release of Episode #22 of the Entangled Kingdoms podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the portrayal of Satan in the New Testament's General Epistles. We…* Explore how Peter, James, John, Jude, and the author of Hebrews depict Satan and spiritual warfare* Uncover the transformative power of being born of God and its impact on our relationship with Satan* Gain insights into the reality of spiritual battles and the importance of vigilance* Discover the assurance of victory through Christ in the face of spiritual oppositionWhether you're a long-time believer or new to the faith, this episode offers valuable insights into the nature of spiritual conflict and our position in Christ.Join the Conversation:I'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Share your insights, questions, or personal experiences related to the topic on our social media platforms or in the comments section below.Tune in now and join us as we continue to untangle the kingdoms and discover how to live in light of the gospel of Jesus Christ!ResourcesArticles:* How Did Evil Begin - John Piper @ Desiring God* Where Did Satan Come From - Mike McKinley @ The Good Book Co.* The Absence of Satan in the Old Testament by Dr. Michael Heiser @ Naked Bible BlogVideos:* The Satan and Demons by the BibleProject* The Satan and Demons Question/Response by the BibleProject* Is the Fall of Satan really described in the Bible? by Honest Answers @ Southern Seminary* The Case for Satan by Desiring GodPodcasts:* Evil and Satan - The Naked Bible Podcast* Satan vs Jesus- The After Class Podcast* Satan Unveiled - The After Class Podcast* Satan - The Dig Bible PodcastBooks:* Satan and the Problem of Evil: From the Bible to the Early Church Fathers by Dr. Archie T. Wright* Demons: What the Bible Really Says About the Powers of Darkness by Dr. Michael S. Heiser* The Satan: How God's Executioner Became the Enemy by Ryan Stokes* *An Introduction to Second Temple Judaism* by Dr. Lester L. GrabbeStay tuned for our next episode, where we'll explore Satan in Paul's Epistles! Get full access to Entangled Kingdoms at www.entangledkingdoms.com/subscribe

There is so much division in the world... but also in the Church! The Church has been described in the image of a "Boat" since the Early Church Fathers. We are all ONE BOAT. ONE Church. What do we allow to divide us? Where is God in our opinions? Does pride divide us? Join us for this episode as we discuss what causes division in the Church and how it can be healed. REGISTER for the Draw Near Retreat HERE (https://www.exploretock.com/draw-near/event/486475/draw-near-retreat-a-future-a-hope): Sept 14, 2024 Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page (https://www.drawnear.me/booking)." Click here (https://www.drawnear.me/donate) to become a patron! Patrons are essentially "sponsors" and co-producers or Draw Near as it could not happen without them. "Like" and follow us on Facebook! (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara). Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/drawnear.me/)! Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page. (https://www.drawnear.me/) Like our podcast? Hit that “subscribe” button AND the notification button/bell to know when new episodes are posted! Give us a rating! Leave a review! Tell your friends! Even more, pray for us! Draw Near Theme © Fred Shellabarger & Kara Kardell

Topics: Sermons, Preaching, Romans 10:14-15, How Will They Call on Him In Whom They've Not Believed, In Whom They've Never Heard About, How Will they Hear Without Preaching, How Beautiful Are the Feet of Those Who Preach the Gospel, Pastor Preaching Sermon, Pastor Isn't in Romans, Gatherings Isn't in Romans, Preach Means to Speak, Romans 10 Is About Unbelieving Jews, Needed to Hear About Jesus, Someone Giving Sermons Because It Says Preach, What Does Preach Mean If Not Sermon, To Speak, Not One Time Do We See Pastors Preach in the Bible Nor Give a Sermon, The Word Sermon Not in the Bible, Sermon on the Mount, Sermons Common Because of Tsunami-Like Force of Man-Made Tradition, Jesus and Paul Warned Against Tradition of Men, Only Follow Traditions From Us, 2 Thessalonians 2:15, Following Tradition of Church Fathers and Reformers, Can't Know Anything About God Without Sermon, Remove Sermons and Church Is a Bunch Singing and Money Collecting, Even All the Chairs are Pointed Toward the Man Giving Oration, Error Practiced for Half a Millennium, “Best Part” of Church Service, Subjective Monologue Which Inspires or Scares, Sermons Why Most Christians Go to Church, People Think Sermons Are What The Sinners Need to Hear to Get Straightened Out, What If Sermons Never Mentions the Gospel, Judge Church Service by How Sermon Went, Sermon Was Great, Sermon Convicted Me Of My Sin, Sermon Wasn't For Me, Didn't Get Anything Out of the Sermon, Can't Know Anything About God Without Hearing Weekly Monologue, Preaching and Teaching in Bible but Not Sermons, Preaching and Teaching Always About Jesus and the Gospel, Women and Donkeys Speak More than Pastors in Scripture, Men and Women Preach, Early Church Fathers and Reformers Said Women Must Shut Up and are not Valuable, Preaching in Bible Always Addressing Circumstances, Interjection Was Always Involved, Jesus Never Gave Sermons but Preached Informally, Apostles Preached in Acts but Was Sporadic and Never Called Sermon, They Didn't Preach Sermons at the Temple but Evangelized the Unbelieving Jews, Apostles Invited to Speak but Interjection Happened not a Sermon, Interactions Responses and Dialogue, Dialogical not Monological, 2 Timothy 4:2, Preach the Word, Timothy Not Pastor Preaching Sermons From His Bible at Church, Everyday Life Not Gatherings, Timothy Not Pastor but Evangelist, 2 Timothy 4:5, Imma Preach the Word While Holding Bible, The Word Wasn't the Bible, Logon, That Which is Said, What Was Said was the Gospel, Always Be Ready to Speak about Jesus to Jews and Greeks, In Season and Out of Season, Preach the Word as a Sermon Began With Reformers, Sermons Have No Biblical Foundation, Began Hundred of Years Before Jesus, Became Common in 2nd Century, Solidified by the Fourth With Constantine, Greek Thing Not Christian Thing, Greek Philosophers Named Sophists, Orations for Pay and Prestige, Eloquent Monologues, Sophists Were Seen the same as Movie Stars Entertainers and Athletes, Sermons Gave Them Fame and Fortune, They'd Wear Special Clothing to Stand Out, Sophists Had Celebrity Status, Give Sermons and Certain Time and Place for Pay, Sermons About Emotionalism and Eloquence, Sophists Immortalized Through Statues, Applauding Began With Sophists, This Style Known as Homiletics, Where We Get the Homily From, Many Early Church Fathers Were Sophists, Cyprian of Carthage Augustine and Chrysostom, Sermon Means Deceitful Argument, Sophist Where We Get the Word Sophisticated, The Early Church Never Gave Sermons, Speaking Was Always Conversational, 1 Corinthians 11-14 Explains Our Gatherings, Sermon Set Aside for Eucharist, Martin Luther Brought Sermons BackSupport the Show.Sign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

In this episode of The Shaun Tabatt Show, Shaun sits down with James L. Papandrea to discuss his new book Praying Like the Early Church: Seven Insights from the Church Fathers to Help You Connect with God. Find out more at jimpapandrea.wordpress.com.

Questions Covered: 02:34 – I don’t understand the Charismatic movement and the speaking of tongues. Is 1 Cor. 14:2 the tongues that they are speaking of?   13:44 – Can you clarify particular judgment and final judgment? Who will know what?   20:32 – Where can I find in the Early Church Fathers the teaching of Papal Supremacy?   30:47 – What are the Catholic arguments for adding the Filioque into the creed?   36:50 – Is excessive anger sinful?   43:01 – I’m considering RCIA. I'm reading Deadly Indifference by Eric Sammons. He says that contraception is immoral but at the parish level they are indifferent about it. What’s the response to this?   50:32 – Hypothetically, what would happen if a pope taught something ex cathedra that everybody knew was objectively against Catholic teaching?  …

Audio Download Questions Covered: 02:34 – I don't understand the Charismatic movement and the speaking of tongues. Is 1 Cor. 14:2 the tongues that they are speaking of?   13:44 – Can you clarify particular judgment and final judgment? Who will know what?   20:32 – Where can I find in the Early Church Fathers the teaching […]

Praying Like the Early Church Fathers with Dr. Jim Papandrea

Topics: Pastor, Bishop, Elder, Deacon, Church Leader, Biblical Authority, Cult-Like System, Top-Down Authority, Hierarchy System, Chain-of-Command, Mathew 20:25-26, Man-Made Tradition, In Charge at Church, There Is No “at church”, Church Not a Place But Living Organism, Ecclesia, Called Out Ones, Church Never a Building But Ecclesia in Different Regions, Clement of Alexandria Said You Cannot Go to What You Are, Woman Should Be Filled With Shame She Was Created as a Woman, Ephesians 2:22, You Are Dwelling in Which God Lives, Acts 7:48, Acts17:24, God Does Not Dwell in Buildings Built By Human Hands, Poimenas, Shepherd, Pastor in Old Testament, Pastor in New Testament, Pastor Should Be Riddled Through the New Testament, Listed Only Once, Some Translations Don't Use Pastor at All, Old Testament Pastor Not in Charge of Church or Even Temple, Shepherded According to the Law, Pastor Never Gives Sermons nor Collects Tithes nor on Payroll, Laborer Deserves Wages, Don't Muzzle the Ox, Pastor Not There, Paul Is Describing Being Paid According the Law, Did Not Use That Right But Instead He Worked, Double Honor Is Not Double Pay but Honor, Pastors Never Lead Church Services, Pastors Not Closer to God, Ephesians 4:11, No Qualifications or Authority, Pastors Is Plural, Not a Title But a Spiritual Gift of Overseeing, Shepherds Care For Sheep, Someone Like My Grandma, John Calvin Created a Position, Taught Puritans, Puritans Established American Churches With Pastors in Charge, Calvin Gave Power to Give Sermons and Administer Communion and Have Authority Not the Bible, Pastors Not in Charge at Church, History of Bishop, Ignatius of Antioch, The Word Bishop Not in the Bible, First Timothy 3:1, Desires Office of Bishop, Episcopon, Overseer, There Are No Offices in Body of Christ, Oversees Others With Truth of the Gospel, Surround Yourself With Honorable People, Overseer Has No Authority, Like a Sponsor in AA, Authority Means They Can Punish You, Bishops Not in Charge at Church, Greek Word for Elder is Presbuteros or Presbyters, Elder Board Created by Constantine and Not in Scripture, Qualifications but No Authority, Household in Order and One Spouse, If No Control Over Wife and Kids Can't Be On Elder Board, Elder Is Mature Person in Any Faith, Unbelieving Elders According to the Law and Paganism, Elder Does Not Mean Christian, Older and Wise Person Who Loves Others with the Gospel, Women Can't Be Elder Because of Husband of one Wife, Women Can't Be Elder at Church, Paul Referring to Female Dominated Culture Due to Temple of Artemis, Entire Letter Address to Female Elder is 2 John, Female Who Understands Gospel Is Elder Above Male Who Doesn't, Diakonos is Deacon, One Who Meets the Needs of Others, One Who Ministers to, Deacon Is Younger Elder, Deacons Meet Needs By Pointing to Jesus and Who You Are as a Saint, Deacons Not Lower in Totem Pole of Hierarchy, Church Leader, Leader, Hebrews 13:17, Romans 12:8, Leader Is Not Pastor Bishop Elder or Deacon, Both Times Leader is Used It's Describing a Jew Leading Other Jews Away from the Law and Temple Work, Obey Your Leader Would Be Obey the Gospel, Obedience of Faith, No Authority to Punish, Not a Church Setting but Temple Setting, The Authority Was the Message About Jesus, Only Obedience In Hebrews is Obedience of Faith in Jesus as the Final Sacrifice for Sins, Enemies of God, Leaders have No Authority Besides the Gospel, No Way to Punish Unbelievers, 1 Peter 5, Acts 20, Shepherding the Flock, Pastor Is Not There, Doesn't Say Leader, Being Assigned a Flock Began with the Early Church Fathers, Assigning Groups to Leaders, No Authority But Someone Protecting and Guiding Other Believers, Who's In Charge at Church, Who Leads at ChurchSupport the Show.Sign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

I'm excited to announce the release of Episode 21 of the Entangled Kingdoms podcast, titled "Denizens of Darkness Part 6: Satan in The New Testament". Join me as we begin a survey into the New Testament understanding of Satan.In this episode, we explore:* Various passages in the Gospels where Jesus engages with Satan and teaches about spiritual warfare.* The importance of vigilance, prayer, and faith in overcoming the influence of the kingdom of darkness.* The continuity and expansion of the understanding of Satan in the New Testament compared to Jewish beliefs during that time.* The authority of Jesus and the need to live in light of the gospel.Listen to Episode 21 now and join us on this journey through the Entangled Kingdoms!Episode ResourcesArticles:* How Did Evil Begin - John Piper @ Desiring God* Where Did Satan Come From - Mike McKinley @ The Good Book Co.* The Absence of Satan in the Old Testament by Dr. Michael Heiser @ Naked Bible BlogVideos:* The Satan and Demons by the BibleProject* The Satan and Demons Question/Response by the BibleProject* Is the Fall of Satan really described in the Bible? by Honest Answers @ Southern Seminary* The Case for Satan by Desiring GodPodcasts:* Evil and Satan - The Naked Bible Podcast* Satan vs Jesus- The After Class Podcast* Satan Unveiled - The After Class Podcast* Satan - The Dig Bible PodcastBooks:* Satan and the Problem of Evil: From the Bible to the Early Church Fathers by Dr. Archie T. Wright* Demons: What the Bible Really Says About the Powers of Darkness by Dr. Michael S. Heiser* The Satan: How God's Executioner Became the Enemy by Ryan Stokes* An Introduction to Second Temple Judaism by Dr. Lester L. Grabbe Get full access to Entangled Kingdoms at www.entangledkingdoms.com/subscribe

Questions Covered:  21:14 – The Church Fathers would have appreciated the term Epiousion in the original Our Father, why was this removed?  29:52 – Can you elaborate why Origen isn't a Church Father?  37:15 – Where should we go to read about the Church Fathers?  46:05 – What Church Father said, “you can drive out the Christians and you'll see what happens”?  48:18 – Of all the early Church Fathers, who do you find the most persuasive?  …

Learn how preaching inspired by the Holy Spirit and the Early Church Fathers can lead to a sacramental encounter with the Word made flesh. Fr. Mitch welcomes Fr. Andrew Hofer, OP.

Send us a Text Message.Welcome back to the Tat2d Preacher Podcast. In Episode 44, we delve deep into the realm of the occult through the lens of the New Testament and early church history. We'll explore the pervasive nature of magic, witchcraft, and supernatural phenomena in the first century and examine how the early Christians and biblical texts addressed these dark practices. From examining the intriguing cases of Simon the Sorcerer and the Sons of Sceva, to understanding the sharp condemnations from early church fathers like Augustine and Tertullian, this episode offers a comprehensive view on the conflict between divine power and the occult. Discover the stark differences and the real dangers involved in spiritual warfare. Don't miss out on this intense exploration! Subscribe now and leave a review to support the channel!02:06 Exploring the Occult in the New Testament03:07 Cultural Context of Magic in the First Century09:34 Jesus and Perceptions of Magic18:22 New Testament Verses on the Occult22:19 Paul's Encounters with Magicians23:54 The Slave Girl with a Spirit of Divination25:57 The Sons of Sceva and Spiritual Warfare29:04 Paul's Teachings on Witchcraft30:22 Revelation's Warnings Against Witchcraft33:43 Early Church Fathers on the Occult39:43 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsLet's Connect!Logos Bible Discount: https://partners.faithlife.com/click.track?CID=438160&AFID=562100https://www.thetat2dpreacher.com/bio.site/thetat2dpreacherhttps://www.instagram.com/thetat2dpre...https://www.tiktok.com/@thetat2dpreacherpatreon.com/TheTat2dPreacher

When our Lord Jesus Christ Ascended into Heaven, the Angelic hosts were amazed at what they witnessed. For the first time since the fall of man, in Christ the second Adam, humanity entered Paradise. There in Christ our humanity is kept before the Father that we might be able to follow His path and ascend; returning to the Father and to the Paradise we were all created to enjoy. Tonight we let the Early Church Fathers teach us the incredible benefits Christ afforded us by His glorius Ascension.

In the Gospel of St. John 16 our Lord Jesus Christ tells His disciples, "Whatever you ask the Father in My Name He will give it to you. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full." But what does it mean to ask the Father in Jesus' Name? This is such an important aspect of our life in Christ and speaks greatly to the fulfillment of our vocation as His Kingdom of Priests. Today we learn from the Early Church Fathers what it means to ask, to intercede before the Father in Jesus' Name.

The early church is not silent on the authorship of the Gospels.  From the earliest members of the Christian faith, the early Church Fathers, we learn how well-attested it was that the Gospels are in fact written by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.  Buy Your Bible on Catholic.Market.Watch Bible Studies on FORMED.Sign Up for FORMED.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute on the Mission Circle.

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Lesson 29 – Matthew 8 cont 2 THE BOOK OF MATTHEW Lesson 29, Chapter 8 Continued 2 We took another extensive detour last week in our continuing study of Matthew Chapter 8 to explore some of the Early Church Fathers in order to trace their viewpoint on the all-important matter of Believers in Christ having […] The post Lesson 29 – Matthew 8 cont 2 appeared first on Torah Class.

Time Stamps 00:00 - 07:02:  Intro & Coffee Segment07:02 - 22:07: Banter Segment22:07 - End: Doctrinal SegmentCheck out Oceana Coffee for all of their great products, and thank you to the donor responsible! What did you think of our banter topic for this week? Dog deep; is cereal soup? As always if you have fun ideas or thoughts you would like to hear us comment on please fill out our short form on our website! Tune in in two weeks for another episode walking through the history of the church as we know it!

In this episode of The Church Split Will and Brian are joined by special guest Will Compere to discuss infant damnation and the teachings of the early church regarding Original Sin. Compere has studied this topic specifically in regards to the early church and we are privileged to have him on. Checkout Laymen Bible Lounge if you want to watch more of his content.

Hour 2 of The Drew Mariani Show on 4-10-24 Drew and Maggie pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy Our colleague, Dennis Brucks, joins us for a conversation about his fall away from the faith, his dabbling in Eastern Religions, and his eventual draw back towards the wisdom and faith of the Early Church Fathers

In this video Fr. Stephen DeYoung, host of Lord of Spirits and Eastern Orthodox Priest, discuss the Prologue of John and Icons in the Early Church Fathers. We mention Jordan Peterson, Jonathan Pageau, Fr. John Behr, Daniel Boyarin, Shepherd of Hermas, Athanasius of Alexandria, Cerinthius, Irenaeus of Lyon, Justin Martyr, Plotinus of Alexandria, Michael Heiser, Bart Ehrman, Gavin Ortlund ( @TruthUnites ), Paul Vanderklay, William Lane Craig, David Bentley Hart, Clement of Alexandria, Tertullian, Arius of Alexandria, Alexander of Alexandria, St. Anthony of the Desert, Origen of Alexandria, John Vervaeke, Gregory of Palamas, Gregory of Nyssa, Basil the Great, Dionysius the Aereopogite, and more.

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Gerard Figurelli, a former pastor, radio host, apologist, and a student under some of the very best Evangelical minds in North America, to tell his incredible story of his return – his reconciliation – with Rome. Raised Catholic, Gerard received all of the sacraments but never really felt connected to Christ until a radical encounter in a Baptist church. From there, Gerard spent decades working in pastoral ministry and studying under some of the greatest Evangelical teachers including the late Dr. Norman Geisler at Southern Evangelical Seminary and Dr. Francis Beckwith at Baylor University.Both Dr. Geisler – and SES itself – and Dr. Beckwith figure prominently in Figurelli's journey – Figurelli was working as a Teaching Assistant under Beckwith when Beckwith had his own return to the Catholicism of his upbringing. In this episode we dig into what prompted Figurelli and his wife to begin re-examining their Evangelical faith, how learning about Christianity drew them both deeper towards Catholicism in particular, and the role of Scripture and the Early Church Fathers. It's a fantastic conversation!For more from Gerard visit his YouTube channel.For more, visit The Cordial Catholic. Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests! To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!This show is brought to you in a special way by our Patron Co-Producers. Thanks to Eli and Tom, Kelvin and Susan, Stephen, Victor and Susanne, Phil, Noah, Nicole, Michelle, Jordan, Jon, James, Gina, and Eyram.Support the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

This week Greg sat down with Mike Harding. Mike has been on the show before and has done extensive work in the abolition movement. He has a new book out entitled "The Christian Response to Abortion: An Unapologetically Biblical Approach to Abolishing Preborn Homicide".  They discussed what the early church fathers believed about abortion, what church history taught, their views on criminal punishment with those preforming and receiving an abortion, as well as listening to and responding to a clip of Al Mohler recently seemingly in support of abolition. This was a compelling episode to record. Enjoy! K&K Furnishings: Providing quality furnishings for business, education, worship, and hospitality for the Glory of God!Jacob's Supply: Quality building materials at wholesale prices! Facebook: Dead Men Walking PodcastYoutube: Dead Men Walking PodcastInstagram: @DeadMenWalkingPodcastTwitter X: @RealDMWPodcastExclusive Content: PubTV App

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Chris Kellam, a former pastor, an Evangelical seminarian, and a Catholic convert to share his absolutely amazing journey of conversion. Chris' story is one of a serious Evangelical Christian – a pastor, working on his Master's degree at seminary – realizing that not every Christian agreed on some of the theology and belief he took for granted. It began, for Chris, when he started working as a youth pastor at a church that practised infant baptism – something he'd never considered before – and began a deep biblical search into baptism, a search which led Chris to the Early Church Fathers, the practice of the very first Christians, and the beliefs of the Protestant Reformers – all to try and track down where Chris' own beliefs came from and why other Christians believed differently. And that's just the beginning. Questions about baptism led Chris to questions about what the "essential" beliefs were for Christians, why some of these beliefs were missing from the Early Church, and exactly what he ought to believe as a Christian after all. Oh, and the conversion of a close friend and fellow seminarian to Catholicism comes out of left field, too!It's such a remarkable story.You can find and follow Chris on Twitter.For more, visit The Cordial Catholic. Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests! To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!This show is brought to you in a special way by our Patron Co-Producers. Thanks to Eli and Tom, Kelvin and Susan, Stephen, Victor and Susanne, Phil, Noah, Nicole, Michelle, Jordan, Jon, James, Gina, and Eyram.Support the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by the incredible Louis Damani Jones. A revert to the Catholic faith with an incredible story to tell, an African American Catholic with a rich experience of Catholicism to talk about, and a social justice leader in the community, deeply rooted in Catholic social values and the work of some of the best and bright Catholic theologians. You don't want to miss this episode. Raised in an activist household Louis had to learn quickly what it meant to take action against oppressive structures from a Catholic point of view. After drifting away from his faith as a teen and young adult, Louis began to dig more deeply into Scripture, the Early Church Fathers, and Church history – and an amazing conversion journey unfolds there, too!This is a spectacular episode about Catholic social teaching, justice, race, what it means to be an African American in today's North American Catholic Church, and what the Church, says Jones, is the absolute best vehicle for mounting social change and has the best vision of a just world too: with Christ as its centre. For more from Louis check out the fantastic podcast we recommended Ark and Dove (on all podcasting platforms). You can also follow Louis on Instagram and check out The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, recommended by Louis.For more, visit The Cordial Catholic. Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests! To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!This show is brought to you in a special way by our Patron Co-Producers. Thanks to Eli and Tom, Kelvin and Susan, Stephen, Victor and Susanne, Phil, Noah, Nicole, Michelle, Jordan, Jon, James, Gina, and Eyram.Support the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about the early church fathers. How dependable is the information we might get from reading their writings? When did the Catholic church really begin? Listen each weekday to the Grace in Focus podcast!

Questions Covered: 05:32 – Would giving money to the poor fulfill the need for “the works necessary for salvation?” 10:17 – Were Adam and Eve kept from eating of the tree of life in Genesis? 14:49 – Are there any examples of Early Church Fathers who were not premillennialists? 19:38 – I'm doing a bible study with protestants. How do I explain infant baptism to them? 28:44 – I'm making a statue of Mary Magdalene, so do I have to have her head covered? 32:25 – I'm protestant and work with a Jehovah's Witness. What’s the historical evidence for Jesus being crucified on a cross and not on a pole? 36:48 – Acts 15:28 Paul forbids the Gentiles from consuming blood. Does this mean we have to reinterpret John 6? 45:04 – Why is Tertullian not a saint? 49:53 – My family and I are recent converts. My 13 year old daughter said she doesn’t want to go through confirmation and feels like she was forced to become Catholic. How do I handle this? …