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Rhonda Ortiz had roots in Evangelical experience, including some in Pentecostalism, but a search for a Christian home during her college years led her to begin exploring the Catholic Faith. Her love for and study of the “Great Books” of history helped further point her toward Catholic ideas, and meeting her husband, who was going through the same kind of awakening of faith, was a crucial step in her decision to enter the Catholic Church. She now uses her gifts as a writer and editor of novels and other forms of literature.

If the MP for Ilam, Hamish Campbell, thinks he's going to get away with not saying anything more about his involvement with this underground religious group, then he's dreaming. It doesn't have an official name, but it's known as the “Two By Twos” and it's being investigated by the FBI and the police for child abuse. One of its former ministers here in New Zealand has admitted 55 child sex abuse charges over three decades against young boys and, from what I've seen, there are about 2,500 members in New Zealand. It's being reported that Hamish Campbell has hosted study meetings at his home in Christchurch – but he's neither confirming nor denying that. The thing about the home meetings is that the group doesn't have official buildings, and so they meet in people's houses. An interesting thing is this Christian organisation doesn't celebrate Christmas and Easter. And it separates itself from other Christian denominations. It's been around for a while too – it was founded in Ireland in 1897 and has been in New Zealand for about 120 years. Hamish Campbell has put out a statement, but he's going to need to do more than that. And then, once he's at least confirmed that he's involved and answers a few other basic questions, he should be left alone. Because if we're going to condemn Hamish Campbell for being involved with a religious group accused of abusing kids, then you may as well write off any politician connected to the Catholic Church, for example. Because I don't think it matters what religious beliefs MPs hold. I've never been bothered about Christopher Luxon being an Evangelical Protestant. I don't care about Simeon Brown being Baptist. And I think my lack of concern about that has been shown to be pretty well-founded. I haven't seen any evidence that Luxon and Brown's religious beliefs are determining their political decision-making. So here's what Hamish Campbell has said so far. You might have seen him on the news on TV being approached outside Parliament. He closed the door on the reporter, though, when she asked him about hosting study meetings at his home in Christchurch. After that report on the news, he sent our newsroom a statement, pretty much reiterating what he said on TV, but still saying nothing about hosting gatherings at his place. But he says he fully supports the guy who's calling the group out for abusing kids and that the police are the best people to investigate it. But here's the bit that shows that Hamish Campbell thinks he doesn't need to say anything more about it. In his statement, he says: “My wife and I are non-denominational Christians but my faith is separate from my role as a politician.” Campbell is a regular guest on Newstalk ZB's Politics Friday. He's a very smart guy, worked for about 20 years as a scientist, and he's a nice guy. He's not going to set the political world on fire, but nothing about him comes across as particularly creepy or weird. Getting a straight answer out of him can be a challenge. Which is why, when I saw him on the news last night, I thought he was true to form. But that's not serving him well on this occasion. He needs to front up, confirm he's involved, confirm whether he has meetings at his place or not, and confirm how much he knows about the abuse allegations. Then the people of Ilam can decide how much of an issue this is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley Stinnett attended numerous Evangelical congregations growing up, and even explored RCIA in the early 2000's before dropping out due to family medical reasons. His wife was the daughter of a Protestant minister, and when COVID hit, it caused them both to completely re-evaluate questions about authority and Christian unity, and the purpose of worship. They began to see the Eucharist as the center of Christian life, and took the steps necessary to complete Christian initiation and come home to the Catholic Church.

Dr. Larry Chapp is a retired professor of theology who taught for twenty years at DeSales University in Pennsylvania. He holds a doctorate from Fordham University, specializing in the theology of Hans Urs von Balthasar. Dr. Chapp is also the co-founder of the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker Farm in Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania. A former Evangelical Protestant, he returned to the Catholic Church and is known for his insightful writings on Catholic theology and social teaching. Larry's Links: https://gaudiumetspes22.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@gaudiumetspes22dr.larrycha26 https://dorothydaycwfarm.org/

Original Air Date: 04/10/24 Mary calls in and shares the heart-wrenching struggles of her 40-year marriage where she feels utterly alone. Patrick explores the complexities of being a supportive spouse amidst apathy and addiction, and the emotional toll it takes when change seems out of reach. Bernardo - How do the fruits of the spirit and the gifts of the spirit work together in the spiritual life? Why does the number very sometimes? (03:24) Ruben (8-years-old) - How can I help take care of my sibling who will be born in July? (09:39) Sam - I am a new Catholic. I used to be Protestant. At Mass, when communion started, I knew I was in mortal sin and felt a feeling that I would go to hell in this state. How can I overcome my weaknesses? Melody – I’m an Evangelical Protestant who believes in the Real Presence of the Eucharist. Why does the Catholic Church say it requires a priest to consecrate it? (31:35) Mary - I am struggling with my marriage. I have been doing everything I can, but I am too the point where I am wondering if I need to separate from my husband. What should I do? (43:04)

Top headlines for Friday, September 13, 2024In this episode, we discuss the tragic suicide of Tennessee pastor David Baker Sr. and its impact on his family and congregation. Then, we explore Sen. Josh Hawley's assertion that the nuclear family is under attack and his call for faith to serve as a unifying element. We'll also hear from Andrew Klavan, who challenges Christians to discern truth in today's manipulated public discourse. Finally, we examine why the financial support for Evangelical Protestant churches has significantly dropped in recent years. Subscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercast⠀Follow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTube⠀Get the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for Android⠀Subscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!⠀Links to the NewsPastor, father of 11, Baptist college exec. kills himself | U.S.UNRWA claims 6 staffers killed in Israeli strike on schoolHawley: Nuclear family faces 'assault,' faith is 'great unifier' | PoliticsAndrew Klavan warns of media's role in creating division | U.S.Islamist commander seizes 500 acres from Syrian Christians: CSW | WorldEvangelical giving to churches is 'way down,' new study suggests | Church & MinistriesYWAM missionaries gather for Together 2024 in Manilla | Church & MinistriesTx. hotel shut down amid reports of Venezuelan gang infiltration | U.S.Robert Morris' son, James Morris, names new church Passage Church | Church & Ministries

Mary calls in and shares the heart-wrenching struggles of her 40-year marriage where she feels utterly alone. Patrick explores the complexities of being a supportive spouse amidst apathy and addiction, and the emotional toll it takes when change seems out of reach.   Bernardo - How do the fruits of the spirit and the gifts of the spirit work together in the spiritual life? Why does the number very sometimes? (03:24) Ruben (8-years-old) - How can I help take care of my sibling who will be born in July? (09:39) Sam - I am a new Catholic. I used to be Protestant. At Mass, when communion started, I knew I was in mortal sin and felt a feeling that I would go to hell in this state. How can I overcome my weaknesses? Melody – I'm an Evangelical Protestant who believes in the Real Presence of the Eucharist. Why does the Catholic Church say it requires a priest to consecrate it? (31:35) Mary - I am struggling with my marriage. I have been doing everything I can, but I am too the point where I am wondering if I need to separate from my husband. What should I do? (43:04)

In this week's episode of Catholic ReCon, testimonies from reverts and converts, Dr. Ray Guarendi (Drray.com | @EWTNcatholictv ) joins me to discuss his reversion to the Catholic faith. Through reason and humor, Dr. Ray offers an apologetic and thought-provoking masterpiece that should be shared widely and often. Peace be with you all. #Evangelical #Christian #Catholic #testimony #interview #catholicfaith #conversion #catholicchurch #solascriptura #logic #reformation #apologetics #church #christianity #Christ ▶To support this channel, visit eddietrask.com/sponsorship ▶https://buymeacoffee.com/eddietrask

The story of Fr John Reimann's conversion to Orthodoxy.  Fr John is arch-priest of Saint Anthony the Great Antiochian Orthodox Church in San Diego, California.May you be edified herein and blessed throughout.  What happens when a spiritual journey defies expectations and takes an unexpected turn? Our guest shares a deeply personal and transformative account, beginning with a challenge from a pastor that ignited a spiritual hunger in the heart of a predominantly Mormon southern Idaho. From the frustrations of fluctuating church leadership and theology to the inspiring broadcasts of Billy Graham and the thought-provoking "Jesus Christ Superstar" album, discover how our guest found a profound understanding of Jesus' humanity and divinity, eventually solidifying a deep and personal connection with Christ.Follow along as this journey unfolds at UCLA, where academic pursuits in early Christian and Byzantine art history introduced the rich traditions of the Orthodox Church. Hear about the impactful experiences at Greek Orthodox services and the meaningful shift from evangelical roots to embracing Orthodox liturgical practices. This episode takes you through pivotal moments, including encounters with influential figures like Bishop Peter Gilquist, which ultimately led to seminary and a lifelong commitment to promoting the Orthodox faith. Join us for a compelling narrative of faith, discovery, and spiritual illumination.Please visit an Orthodox parish near you!Visit Saint Anthony The Great Antiochian Orthodox Church.https://st-anthony.org/ ************Prayerfully consider supporting Cloud of Witnesses Radio:https://www.patreon.com/cloudofwitnessesradioThank you for journeying w/ the Saints with us!

In this podcast, Kurt Francom sits down with four Evangelical Protestant pastors, Jeff McCullough of Hello Saints, Curtis Gilbert—a senior pastor in Shiloh, Illinois, Kyle Beshears, —pastor of a nondenominational church in Mobile, Alabama, and Nate Fox—pastor of Lightstone Church in Herriman, Utah. This conversation is part of the Hello Saints Summit, happening June 11-20, 2024, which involves two dozen Latter-day Saint and Protestant presenters—all FREE to watch! Links Watch the Hello Saints Summit Transcript coming soon Highlights 00:02:06 - Introductions of the four evangelical pastors 00:07:11 - Unexpected call to serve as a bishop 00:15:38 - Pastors sharing their unique stories of being called into ministry 00:26:08 - Typical week in the life of a pastor 00:28:40 - Discussion on burnout and validation in pastoral roles 00:35:49 - Importance of humility and avoiding self-validation in ministry 00:43:46 - Involving and supporting pastors' spouses in ministry The Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Anthony Sweat, John Hilton III, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Whitney Johnson, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, Ganel-Lyn Condie, Michael Goodman, Wendy Ulrich, Richard Ostler, Kirby Heyborne, and many more in over 700 episodes. Discover podcasts, articles, virtual conferences, and live events related to callings such as the bishopric, Relief Society, elders quorum, Primary, youth leadership, stake leadership, ward mission, ward council, young adults, ministering, and teaching.

Thousands of years ago when I was an Evangelical Protestant in the Anglican Church, I never prayed to the saints or asked for their intercession. It was made quite clear to me by those around me that obedient Christians never did that and that prayer to the saints (especially to Mary) was idolatry of the worst sort and consequently provoked the ire of the Most High. Catholics, of course, prayed to Mary and the saints, but real Christians didn't. Even when I got out more and grew a bit and realized Catholics were real Christians, I still was convinced that they shouldn't pray to saints, and that prayer to the saints ran the risk of traffic with demons. So much for ecumenism!

Thousands of years ago when I was an Evangelical Protestant in the Anglican Church, I never prayed to the saints or asked for their intercession. It was made quite clear to me by those around me that obedient Christians never did that and that prayer to the saints (especially to Mary) was idolatry of the worst sort and consequently provoked the ire of the Most High. Catholics, of course, prayed to Mary and the saints, but real Christians didn't. Even when I got out more and grew a bit and realized Catholics were real Christians, I still was convinced that they shouldn't pray to saints, and that prayer to the saints ran the risk of traffic with demons. So much for ecumenism!

In this week's episode of Catholic ReCon, testimonies from reverts and converts, Megan Thomas of  @FiledUnderFaith  gets right to the point, asking us all to think about where we're looking for answers. Do we want to find the truth of Christ and His Church? If so, we should not fear exploring without bias. #Catholic #Protestant #Testimony #Conversion #Light #Faith #ChristianStories #Love #Charity #JourneyHome #CatholicChurch #JesusChrist #Clarity If you'd like to share your personal testimony, please fill out the form here: https://bit.ly/3bdE6pr Wherever you are on the journey, God bless you. For more information, visit eddietrask.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eddie-trask/support

Be Honest ! REPLAY Original Air Date: January 19th, 2024 Current Date: Date: 4.26.24 Ep. 22 Topic: LIMINAL SPACE: The Art of Living IN Between Guest: Dr. Craig Johnson Guest bio: Dr. Johnson is an Evangelical Protestant pastor. He is the founder and Pastor of Bethel Christian Fellowship in Agoura Hills, California. Craig is Theologian in Residence at Chalcedon Academy in Moorpark, California. He was an Adjunct Professor of Ethics at Shepherd University in Los Angeles, a senior lecturer for the Biblical and American Archaeologist, and contributing writer to Sacred History Magazine. Craig has served as Professor of Philosophy at California Pacific School of Theology in Glendale, California, and Associate Professor of Christian Apologetics and Ethics at California Graduate School of Theology.

Mary calls in and shares the heart-wrenching struggles of her 40-year marriage where she feels utterly alone. Patrick explores the complexities of being a supportive spouse amidst apathy and addiction, and the emotional toll it takes when change seems out of reach.   Bernardo - How do the fruits of the spirit and the gifts of the spirit work together in the spiritual life? Why does the number very sometimes? (03:24) Ruben (8-years-old) - How can I help take care of my sibling who will be born in July? (09:39) Sam - I am a new Catholic. I used to be Protestant. At Mass, when communion started, I knew I was in mortal sin and felt a feeling that I would go to hell in this state. How can I overcome my weaknesses? Melody – I'm an Evangelical Protestant who believes in the Real Presence of the Eucharist. Why does the Catholic Church say it requires a priest to consecrate it? (31:35) Mary - I am struggling with my marriage. I have been doing everything I can, but I am too the point where I am wondering if I need to separate from my husband. What should I do? (43:04)

In this week's episode of Catholic ReCon, testimonies from reverts and converts, guest Kate Sell discusses several conversions, a blessed job, a chance meeting with Pope John Paul II, her first Mass, and the logic of the Catholic faith. This episode is ad free. Please consider donating here: https://www.eddietrask.com/sponsorship #Protestant #Testimony #Catholic #Conversion #Pope #Charity #CatholicMass #GodBless #Blessing #Baptist #ConversionStory #Peace #Hope #Seminary If you'd like to share your personal testimony, please fill out the form here: https://bit.ly/3bdE6pr Wherever you are on the journey, God bless you. For more information, visit eddietrask.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eddie-trask/support

In this episode of God on the Move, Nathan Hoppe talks about his journey of becoming a missionary in the Orthodox Church in Albania. Coming from an evangelical background, he shares how we can deal with interdenominational tensions and pray for each other. Further, he highlights the importance of family in ministry and how healing can happen despite death.   Links from the interview: Book: Lynette's Hope: The Witness of Lynette Katherine Hoppe   Nathan Hoppe Dr Nathan Hoppe was born in Colombia, the son of Evangelical Protestant missionaries from the United States. Today, he is a member of the Orthodox Church and lives with his family in the Albanian capital, Tirana, teaching at the Resurrection of Christ theological academy and leading the archdiocesan children's ministry team. He is also a member of the Orthodox Church's international dialogues with the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion.     Subscribe to our podcast for more inspiring stories about global mission and leadership. For further information about the Lausanne Movement, please visit our webpage: https://www.lausanne.org.

André was Catholic and Angèle an Evangelical Protestant. When they married, their world views collided, leading to much debate and eventually a commitment to the Catholic faith.

Be Honest: Join Dr, Yana and Dr. Sherry as they welcome special guest,  Dr. Craig Johnson Date: January 1 9th, 2024 Episode: 8 Discussion:  LIMINAL SPACE: The Art of Living In Between  About The Guest:  Dr. Johnson is an Evangelical Protestant clergyman. He is the founder and Pastor of Bethel Christian Fellowship in Agoura Hills, California; author of three books: Nehushtan: The Enemy of Revival; The Alexander Code: Alexander the Great and the Hidden Prophecies of the Bible; and Tardemah: The Deep Sleep that Awakens Your Dreams

Be Honest: Join Dr, Yana and Dr. Sherry as they welcome special guest, Dr. Craig Johnson Date: January 1 9th, 2024 Episode: 8 Discussion: LIMINAL SPACE: The Art of Living In Between About The Guest: Dr. Johnson is an Evangelical Protestant clergyman. He is the founder and Pastor of Bethel Christian Fellowship in Agoura Hills, California; author of three books: Nehushtan: The Enemy of Revival; The Alexander Code: Alexander the Great and the Hidden Prophecies of the Bible; and Tardemah: The Deep Sleep that Awakens Your Dreams

Science & ParaNORMAL welcome special Guest, Dr. Craig Johnson Date: January 9th, 2024 Episode: 11 Discussion:  Prophetic dreams. Tardemah.    About The Guest: Dr. Johnson is an Evangelical Protestant clergyman. He is the founder and Pastor of Bethel Christian Fellowship in Agoura Hills, California; author of three books: Nehushtan: The Enemy of Revival; The Alexander Code: Alexander the Great and the Hidden Prophecies of the Bible; and Tardemah: The Deep Sleep that Awakens Your Dreams.

Science & ParaNORMAL welcome special Guest, Dr. Craig Johnson Date: January 9th, 2024 Episode: 11 Discussion: Prophetic dreams. Tardemah. About The Guest: Dr. Johnson is an Evangelical Protestant clergyman. He is the founder and Pastor of Bethel Christian Fellowship in Agoura Hills, California; author of three books: Nehushtan: The Enemy of Revival; The Alexander Code: Alexander the Great and the Hidden Prophecies of the Bible; and Tardemah: The Deep Sleep that Awakens Your Dreams.

“Televangelism (likely a back-formation from televangelist, itself a portmanteau of "television" and "evangelist"), also sometimes called teleministry, is the use of media, specifically radio and television, to preach religion, and most prominently Christianity, though televangelist traditions exist in other religions, and notably Islam. Televangelists are either official or self-proclaimed ministers who devote a large portion of their ministry to television broadcasting. Some televangelists are also regular pastors or ministers in their own places of worship (often a megachurch), but the majority of their followers come from TV and radio audiences. Others do not have a conventional congregation, and work primarily through television. The term is also used derisively by critics as an insinuation of aggrandizement by such ministers. Televangelism began as a uniquely American phenomenon, resulting from a largely deregulated media where access to television networks and cable TV is open to virtually anyone who can afford it, combined with a large Christian population that is able to provide the necessary funding. It became especially popular among Evangelical Protestant audiences, whether independent or organized around Christian denominations. However, the increasing globalisation of broadcasting has enabled some American televangelists to reach a wider audience through international broadcast networks, including some that are specifically Christian in nature. Some countries have a more regulated media with either general restrictions on access or specific rules regarding religious broadcasting. In such countries, religious programming is typically produced by TV companies (sometimes as a regulatory or public service requirement) rather than private interest groups.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

Greg was traveling in the Rocky Mountains last week, and revisited a contemporary evangelical Protestant church that he attended sometimes before he converted to Catholicism. These are his reflections on the differences that he noticed seeing it again through Catholic eyes. Please support the podcast: https://givebutter.com/BaUAnz We are a small non-profit ministry dedicated to educating and equipping people to live, share, and defend the historic Catholic faith. We receive no support from any organizations and rely completely on the generosity of our listeners. Help us to keep going and expand this ministry. Contact Greg at ConsideringCatholicism@gmail.com.

“So what kind of ‘Christian' are you?”That's a question that many of us have probably been asked before. I remember that back in the early days when we were just getting started as a church, it seemed like I got asked that question all the time. I'd be talking with a neighbor or somebody, and I'd mentioned that we were planting a church, and naturally they'd want to know, “What kind of church? What kind of Christian are you?”That's a good question. It's obvious to everyone that there are lots of people and churches who call themselves Christians and they're all different, sometimes in major ways, sometimes in minor ways, and it can be confusing. So when we're talking to people unfamiliar with Christianity, we should be able to help them out.Where are we — where is our church — on the map of Christianity? One goal of this sermon is to answer that question — and that's because our passage today — Hebrews 8:7–13, which is mainly Jeremiah 31:31–34 — this passage, how you understand this passage, is a dividing line of minor theological differences among Christians.And you'll see what I mean when we get there, but before we do, I'd like to back way up and talk about major theological differences. What are the broadest possible differences among those who claim to be Christians? [That question starts way out here and then we're gonna funnel it down.First, let me pray:Father in heaven, thank you for your word, because your word is truth. This morning (and always) we ask, by your Holy Spirit, guide us in your truth for your glory, in Jesus's name, amen. Our Final AuthoritySo with this funnel, up here, the broadest differences among those who claim to be Christians has to do with how you order three sources of authority. Everyone who claims to be a Christian recognizes the authority of the Bible, church tradition, and human reason. That's common all across the board. The major differences emerge when it comes to which one of those authorities is the top authority. And this creates three basic categories:Here's the first: if you put church tradition on top it means that you don't deny the authority of the Bible or the role of human reasoning, but they're both subjected to church tradition. Church tradition is the final buck-stopper, which means you're highest appeal to matters of faith and practice is going to be the church itself through its counsels and history. This is the way it goes with Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches.The second category are those who claim to be Christians and put human reason as the top authority. They recognize that the Bible and church tradition have value, but ultimately, the most decisive factor when it comes to faith and practice is human reasoning, and the real question here is: “What makes most sense to the way the world thinks?” And the big problem with this category is that the way the world thinks is also called “the spirit of the age.” This category ends up always trying to accommodate or syncretize Christian truth with popular cultural views. This is the way it goes with liberal or progressive ‘churches.'This syncretism project really started back in the 18th century with the Enlightenment and then Darwin's evolutionary theory, and today this is mostly seen in views about anthropology and sexuality. For example, there are today whole denominations and churches who claim to be Christian but think it's okay to kill pre-born babies and mutilate children (basically they look just like the Democratic Party). How'd that happen? Because they put human reasoning (influenced by the spirit of the age) above the Bible as the top source of authority.Now the third category are those Christians who say the Bible is the top and final authority. They appreciate church tradition and human reason, but both are subjected ultimately to what the Bible says. If church tradition or human reason claim something that contradicts the Bible, the Bible wins.And sometimes that leads to Reformation, which is exactly what happened in the 16th century. There was the sell of indulgences and the false teaching of purgatory — Martin Luther was like: Where's that at in the Bible? What does the Bible say? Everything comes back to this Book!This category is largely considered Evangelical Protestant or Reformational, and what distinguishes this kind of Christian from the other categories is that they believe the Bible is the final authority for faith and practice. If somebody were to ask you what kind of church we are, a fine answer would be to say that we're this kind. This is a Bible-believing church. We are Bible-believing Christians. And I like that phrase. It's a good phrase.But now, get this: under this category of Evangelical Protestant and Bible-believing, right here in the funnel, it goes like this [spreads]. There's are lots of minor differences.Where is our church at here? Well, if you want to know in detail, you can go read our Elder Affirmation of Faith, but it's important to understand that at this point the disagreements within this category of Evangelical Protestant are good-faith disagreements about what the Bible says about secondary issues. Everyone here says the Bible is the final authority, it's just that some claim the Bible says this and the others claim the Bible says that. And Jeremiah 31 and the New Covenant is the case in point. This is our passage today in Hebrews 8, and now I'd like to show you what we believe the Bible says here. Catching Up on ContextIn Chapter 8, let's start by looking at verse 6. To review the last couple weeks, remember that the writer of Hebrews has labored in Chapter 7 to show us that Jesus is our great high priest in the order of Melchizedek, and that makes him the guarantor of a better covenant. Because Jesus is our high priest we have a better salvation. The writer repeats this point again in Chapter 8, verse 6. Look at the words in verse 6: “But as it is, Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises.” Jesus mediates a better covenant because it's enacted on better promises — now, don't you think the writer should tell us what those better promises are?Let's keep reading. Verse 7: “For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion to look for a second. 8 For he finds fault with them when he says…” And then the writer gives us a long quote from Jeremiah 31:31–34 that describes that second covenant (called the new covenant). Here's the logic: The new covenant is enacted on better promises and what makes these promises better is how they contrast to the old covenant faults. The faults of the old covenant occasioned the need for a new covenant established on better promises (that's verse 7). But what were these faults of the old covenant that the new covenant solves? That's exactly what the writer starts to tell us in verse 8 in the Jeremiah 31 quote, but it's interesting because he doesn't say, “Here are the problems with the old covenant …” but he just states the new covenant. He gives the longest Old Testament quote in the New Testament, with basically no commentary. No milk and sugar here. This is straight black-coffee full quote — which is amazing because it implies that it should be obvious how the new covenant is better. It should be obvious to us how the old covenant faults are answered by new covenant better promises. Jeremiah 31:31–34 can stand on its own and tell us what was wrong with the old covenant and what's better about the new. There are three things to highlight here — three new covenant realities that make it better than the old covenant:1) The New Covenant targets the Old Covenant problem of unbelief and unfaithfulness.And this first point gets at the overarching difference between the new covenant and the old covenant. The main fault (the big problem) of the old covenant was the covenant unfaithfulness of Israel, God's covenant partners. That is precisely what the new covenant addresses. Look at verse 8. This is Jeremiah 31:31–32, “Behold, the days are coming, declares Yahweh,when I will establish a new covenant with the house of Israeland with the house of Judah,9 not like the covenant that I made with their fatherson the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt.” So we know it's a new covenant, not like the old covenant. Well, how is it not like the old covenant? What's wrong with the old covenant? Verse 9: “For they [Israel] did not continue in my covenant,and so I showed no concern for them, declares Yahweh.” The problem with the old covenant was that God made the covenant with a people who were unfaithful. God's covenant partners could not keep the covenant. They broke the covenant, and they did it right away. It had only been a few months since God rescued the people from Egypt through amazing signs and wonders. It was only 40 days after they received the law. And what do they do? They start worshiping a golden calf. They right away showed themselves to be faithless.This is important, because it means we can't simply think of the old covenant as old, but also as broken. Now we know the covenant didn't just end there in the Book of Exodus, it continued on through the Old Testament, but it was broken from the start. It continued on with faults. Imagine a car that gets wrecked and beat up pretty badly, but it still runs, at least for now. It's got a couple spares tires, one headlight, the back windshield is busted out so it has a trash bag duct-taped over it. That's the old covenant basically right away. It's broken.And that fact is really the foremost reality of Israel's story as we come to the New Testament. It was super clear to the Old Testament prophets. Remember that these prophets carried out their prophetic ministry as they sat in the anticipation and ruins of God's judgment on Israel. That's where Jeremiah was when he prophesied these words. Jeremiah knew that the Babylonians were coming as God's judgment on Israel because they were covenant-breakers — and so God gave him a vision beyond that judgment to a future day when God would solve that primary problem. In one way, the entire Old Testament anticipates this. If there is one theme that's obvious in the Old Testament it's that humans are a mess — that's humans in general, and Israel in particular. And we've seen this so clearly as we've preached through Genesis, Exodus, and Leviticus. Israel is a stiff-necked, hard-hearted people. That phrase for hard-hearted or “stubbornness of heart” is used eight times by Jeremiah. In Chapter 17 of Jeremiah there's that famous verse that a lot of you have heard before, Jeremiah 17:9, “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick.” That's the situation of the fallen, sinful heart, and there's no doubt, that is the issue. That's the problem behind the problem of covenant-breaking — and that's exactly what the new covenant addresses.The main fault (the main problem) with the old covenant is that it's made with covenant-breakers with hard hearts and that's what God is going to do something about.That's what the better promise are going after. Verses 10–12 give us the details.2) All members of the New Covenant have the instruction of Yahweh written on their hearts. Okay, so this new covenant not like the old one, here it is: “For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israelafter those days, declares Yahweh:'I will put my laws [torah — God's instructions]I will put my instructions into their minds,and write them on their hearts,and I will be their God,and they shall be my people.‘“ So here's two things that sound similar to the old covenant:First, we've heard this sentence before: “I will be their God and they shall be my people.” God repeats that statement throughout the Old Testament. It's a statement about his covenant relationship with his people.Second, we know that God has law, or instruction. That's not new. As an expression of God's love for his people, he has told his people how we wants them to live as their expression of love for him and others. God has revealed his righteousness to them in this way. The ideas of covenant relationship and law are similar to the old covenant, except that now, look at this: the law, or instruction of Yahweh, is not merely a thing externally revealed that we conform to, but God's instruction goes deeper. God's put his instructions in our minds. He writes his instruction on our hearts. And that changes everything! Everything! Think about this: God's law is on our hearts!Now this isn't mentioned here in Jeremiah, but when God repeats the new covenant through the prophet Ezekiel, he explains the promise, Ezekiel 36:26: “And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules.” That is what God is doing when he writes his instruction on our hearts. He is actually giving us new hearts; he gives us his Spirit, in us, who causes us to believe and be faithful.Now, is that a better promise or what?It means this: The Spirit-empowered writing of God's instruction on our new hearts makes every new covenant member endure in faith. See, it's not like the old covenant! There's a transformation of the heart for every new covenant member.And then this transformation, God's instruction on our new hearts, deepens our covenant relationship with God. If you're a member of the new covenant, God is our God and we are his people, or we could also say, God is our Father and we are his sons and daughters. That's the application of the new covenant that the Apostle Paul makes in 2 Corinthians 6. There is a new closeness with God that every member of the new covenant experiences. Verse 11: “And they shall not teach, each one his neighborand each one his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,'for they shall all know me,from the least of them to the greatest.This is saying exactly what it sounds like it's saying.Every member of the new covenant knows God.” In the new covenant you don't have to teach or compel one another to know God because everyone already does. And this reality of the new covenant, quoted here in Hebrews 8:11, is verse 34 of Jeremiah 31 and it's actually contrasted to an earlier verse in that same chapter in Jeremiah. Right before Jeremiah announces the new covenant, in Jeremiah 31, verse 29 he says: “In those days they shall no longer say:‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes,and the children's teeth are set on edge.'30 But everyone shall die for his own iniquity. Each man who eats sour grapes, his teeth shall be set on edge.” In the old covenant, you became part of the covenant by physical birth. You became a member of the covenant community by simply physically being born into it, and one thing that meant was that the children had to bear the judgment of their father's sins. The structure of the covenant was physically, genealogically defined — which also meant that although you might be born into the covenant and part of the covenant community, you might not trust Yahweh.That was certainly the case for most of Israel's history. “Father Abraham had many sons, and many sons had Father Abraham” — but very few of them shared the faith of Abraham. There were lots of covenant members, but very few covenant-keepers, and so that meant that some members of the covenant (covenant-keepers) had to urge the other members of the covenant to know God, to believe, to keep the covenant. It meant that they'd sing that song like this:“Father Abraham had many sons, and many sons had Father Abraham, I am one of them, and so are you” — physically, but you have to believe!That's how it went in the Old Testament.And this is one way the new covenant is fundamentally different. It does not have a physical, genealogical structure. It doesn't matter what kind of grapes your momma and daddy eat. You are not simply part of the new covenant because you are physically born, but you become part of the new covenant only when you are spiritually born — which is what the Bible calls the new birth. That's when God does the heart work he promises here. To be a member of the new covenant means you have been born again — new birth — which is why we don't have to say to one another, “Know God.” To be a member of the new covenant means you do know God. The new covenant community is not a mixture of believers and unbelievers like in the old covenant, but in the new covenant all covenant members are believers and only believers are covenant members. See, it's a new and better covenant. Here's the third and final point. This is one more better-promise reality of the new covenant:3) The New Covenant declares the entire forgiveness of all the sins of every covenant member.This is verse 12. “For I will be merciful toward their iniquities,and I will remember their sins no more.” Notice the “for.” This declaration of God's mercy to the members of the new covenant is what grounds this new covenant relationship. If you wondered: what is the foundation of this whole thing? Where does it all come from? It comes from the mercy of God displayed in his forgiveness of the sins of his covenant-partners.And the forgiveness of sins is now a new thing. We know that happened in the old covenant through the sacrificial system. The forgiveness of the people's sins was repeated every year, on the Day of Atonement, but the reason it was repeated every year is because it was always insufficient. God forgave sin but he didn't forget about it. The high priest had to do it all over again the next year. And that's what makes this sentence in verse 12 astounding. God says: “I will remember their sins no more.” God says that about every member of the new covenant. It means that when you enter into the new covenant by repentance and faith in Jesus, because of the new birth, there is nothing left to be done about the penalty of your sin — there is no more action that needs to be taken for your guilt, ever. In the new covenant, being part of this covenant, means that we have the full and entire forgiveness of all our sins. How? Because Jesus says it is the new covenant in my blood … not the blood of bulls and goats, but the blood of Jesus himself. The blood of Jesus atones for our sins by his once-for-all sacrifice at the cross. Church, when Jesus died on the cross, he died for you. He was slain for you as a perfect sacrifice, and as our great high priest, he poured out his blood for you, one time, once and for all, and then he sat down. It's finished. Atonement has been made. The debt has been paid. Your sins are remembered no more!The greatest tension and fault of the old covenant is overcome by Jesus, and we rest in this:We rest in the full and entire forgiveness of all our sins. We rest in the reality of new hearts that God has given to us by his Spirit. We rest in this new deepened relationship, that God is our Father and we are his sons and daughters, and we know him. We rest here. Which means that in the new covenant we don't anticipate that God will do these things in the future, but we declare and enjoy that God has already done them in Jesus and we experience them now. To be a member of the new covenant means that you are filled with the Holy Spirit now, you are a son or daughter of God now, you are forgiven forever now.Either that's true of you or it's not. And if you're part of the new covenant, because of your faith in Jesus, it's true of you.What Baptism DeclaresSo what kind of Christians are we? The kind who, as best as we can, submits ourselves to the word of God as our top authority, and we believe that this is why the new covenant is a better covenant. And we believe that this is what baptism declares. In just a few moments, there are seven individuals who are coming to be baptized as a visible demonstration of their faith-union with Jesus and that they now belong to the new covenant. Because they've been born again and put their faith in Jesus, God has given them new hearts and he has put his Spirit within them, and they know him. They are forgiven for all their sins. They are sons and daughters of God. In baptism they're not saying that they hope God will do this one day in the future, but they're saying that he has. And we get to rejoice with them in the grace of God. Father in heaven, we can't help but say with the apostle Paul: “Oh, the depths of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God!” Your judgments are unsearchable. Your ways inscrutable. Who has known your mind, Father? Who has been your counselor? Who has given a gift to you that he might be repaid?We stand in awe. To you be all glory! To you be all glory for everything you have done, and to you be all glory in the lives of these being baptized today. Thank you for calling them from death to life. Thank you for uniting them to Jesus by your Spirit and making them part of the new covenant. Father, thank you, in Jesus's name, amen.

Hour 2 of The Drew Mariani Show on 4-13-23 Jason Shanks grew up in an Evangelical Protestant home, until his eyes were opened to John 6 and the Bread of Life discourse 

It's Thursday, December 29th, A.D. 2022. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Nigerian Muslim scourge continues Islamic militants carried out attacks on Christians in multiple states in Nigeria recently. On December 17, Muslim Fulani herdsmen killed three Christians who were working on a farm. The attackers had been destroying villagers' crops as well. A local official said, “These are some of the terrible things farmers in Benue state have been facing over the years.” On December 19, members of the Islamic State West Africa Province destroyed homes, livestock, and crops in a Christian village in Borno state. The attack came after militants killed a pregnant Christian woman in the same area. Nigeria leads the world in deadly violence against Christians according to Open Doors. Sweden halted puberty blockers for minors Sweden continues to cut back on providing so-called “transgender treatments” to children, reports CBN News. The country's National Board of Health and Welfare previously put an end to prescribing puberty blockers for minors. On December 16, the national board announced their latest guidelines on the subject. The health agency urged caution when treating people pretending to be the opposite sex, acknowledging “a lack of knowledge about the results of the care.” Another factor driving their recommendation for caution was the “documented occurrence of detransition.” Bulgaria: Evangelical churches “dangerous,” cause “mental disorders” The European Court of Human Rights condemned the Bulgarian government this month for interfering with Christians' religious freedom. In 2008, the eastern European country sent schools a public notice calling Evangelical Protestant churches “dangerous religious sects” that could cause “mental disorders” in their members. Municipal authorities were trying to combat “religious missionaries around the Easter celebration.” Alliance Defending Freedom represented two Bulgarian pastors in a case against the government.  After the court victory, Pastor Zhivko Tonchev said, “We are thrilled that the European Court of Human Rights has recognized our fundamental right to religious freedom just in time for Christmas.” Twitter files reveal suppression of COVID information On Monday, the latest batch of Twitter files came out. They expose how the U.S. government pressured the social media company to suppress information about COVID-19. Elon Musk is releasing the files as the new owner, showing how the company operated before he took control. The files show the Trump administration wanted Twitter to suppress information about panic buying during the pandemic while the Biden administration wanted to suppress anti-COVID-shot information. Twitter censored true, but inconvenient COVID-19 messages and discredited doctors and other experts who disagreed with U.S. government policy. During a recent podcast interview, Musk said peoples' suspicions about Twitter's internal operations turned out to be true. MUSK: “I mean to be totally frank almost every conspiracy theory that people had about Twitter turned out to be true. (laughs) Is there a conspiracy theory about Twitter that didn't turn out to be true? So far, they've all turned out to be true.” Luke 12:2 says, “Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.” States implemented 50 anti-abortion laws A new report from the pro-abortion Guttmacher Institute found U.S. states implemented 50 anti-abortion laws this year. The report said abortions are unavailable in 14 states now after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.  The number of anti-abortion laws is down this year from a high of 108 last year. The report noted, “However, many of the laws passed this year are near-total abortion bans; combined with the implementation of pre-Roe laws and trigger bans that had been enacted in previous years, these laws have restricted abortion access for millions of people.” Indiana Grinch didn't have the last word And finally, police officers in South Bend, Indiana saved Christmas for a family who had been robbed on Christmas Eve. A “real-life Grinch” broke into the family's home and stole their food and all their Christmas presents. Immediately, officers contacted a local toy drive and were back with boxes of presents and food for the family. The mother and her three children were overjoyed with the surprise. Officer Brian Meador told Fox News they were happy to do something positive. MEADOR: “It's why we do what we do. So many times you see just the negative, but this was an opportunity for us to do something positive. To see those children's reaction, that that makes everything worthwhile.” Acts 20:35 says, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Close And that's The World View in 5 Minutes on this Thursday, December 29th in the year of our Lord 2022. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

The Evangelical Protestant church is in the midst of a crisis—but the causes might be different than we think. Jesse B.Hamilton argues that the reason for the church's growing disunity, cultural confusion, and general lack of passion and power is its perpetual neglect of discipleship—what it truly means to follow Jesus, through his book "Discipleship and the Evangelical Church: A Critical Assessment." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here * This encore presentation originally aired on November 07, 2022  

The podcast kicks off with Lino and his Mom on an road trip that ends in Rome. After that, it's This Or That: Italian Edition. Then, an Evangelical Protestant Pastor calls in to ask who's listening. And the podcast wraps up with more tales on the road - with Our Lady of Pompeii! 

The Evangelical Protestant church is in the midst of a crisis—but the causes might be different than we think. Jesse B.Hamilton argues that the reason for the church's growing disunity, cultural confusion, and general lack of passion and power is its perpetual neglect of discipleship—what it truly means to follow Jesus, through his book "Discipleship and the Evangelical Church: A Critical Assessment."

Jeff McCullough is on a quest to learn about all things Latter-day Saints. He's not looking for a debate. He's looking to explore and learn, and to fight criticism with curiosity. Jeff is a Protestant, Evangelical Pastor with the Christian and Missionary Alliance, and the creator of the HelloSaints YouTube channel. He completed his undergraduate in Digital Media from a Free-Methodist school, Greenville University, and received a Masters in Biblical Studies from Moody Theological Seminary. Jeff is married with four children, lives in the St. Louis, Missouri area, and has worked in pastoral ministry for almost 15 years. Highlights 1:30 Introduction to Jeff and his background 3:10 Jeff is not the typical Leading Saints guest. He was born and raised Evangelical Protestant. He is now an Evangelical Pastor. 6:15 Often our doctrines and practices can become elevated to a point that we begin to major in the minors. What is most important is the spiritual reality of your soul before the one that created you. 7:55 What was the moment that you thought you wanted to become a Pastor? 9:10 The steps Jeff took to become a Pastor 12:15 Why Jeff started Hello Saints. A channel where Jeff explores the church in a respectful way. 21:20 What you can expect on Jeff's channel. He invites his audience to be curious and connect. 23:40 Negative culture. Why aren't we talking about it more? 25:30 We can all maintain our dignity and disagree with people without tearing each other down 29:00 Is it a good or bad thing to live in “the Utah bubble?” Do we need more diversity? 31:10 Missionary work in our church and measuring our success based on baptisms. What are we missing? 33:10 What are sinner's prayers? 35:30 Jeff talks about his religion and focusing on the wrong things. Let's focus less on the numbers and more on how you are living out your testimony. 37:15 Is Jesus looking for a checklist and that we've checked all the boxes? 38:45 Jeff talks about how he guides his congregation, as to not focus on the numbers and the sinners' prayers 41:45 Kurt and Jeff share their perspectives on church programs. While the programs are inspired and great sometimes they feel like homework. The most important part of the gospel is creating and strengthening our relationship with Jesus Christ. 47:45 Anything that we ever build, even with the best intentions or in ministry, will at some point lose its focus and become an idol. We'll have to tear it down and go at it again. 49:50 What Jeff wished he had known when he first became a Pastor 46:45 Jeff shares his view on the Book of Mormon and why he hasn't read it 1:06:00 Jeff's view on Brigham Young and Joseph Smith and the things he struggles with pertaining to the church. 1:10:10 The thing that intrigues Jeff the most about Joseph Smith 1:12:40 Final thoughts and wrap up Links HelloSaints YouTube channel Instagram: @hello.saints HelloSaints Patreon Read the TRANSCRIPT of this podcast Read the TRANSCRIPT of this podcast Watch on YouTube! Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library The Leading Saints Podcast has ranked in the top 20 Christianity podcasts in iTunes, gets over 500,000 listens each month, and has over 10 million total downloads as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help latter-day saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, J. Devn Cornish, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Anthony Sweat, John Hilton III, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Whitney Johnson, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, DeAnna Murphy, Michael Goodman, Richard Ostler, Ganel-Lyn Condie, and many more in over 500 episodes. Discover podcasts, articles,

Jeff McCullough is on a quest to learn about all things Latter-day Saints. He's not looking for a debate. He's looking to explore and learn, and to fight criticism with curiosity. Jeff is a Protestant, Evangelical Pastor with the Christian and Missionary Alliance, and the creator of the HelloSaints YouTube channel. He completed his undergraduate in Digital Media from a Free-Methodist school, Greenville University, and received a Masters in Biblical Studies from Moody Theological Seminary. Jeff is married with four children, lives in the St. Louis, Missouri area, and has worked in pastoral ministry for almost 15 years. Highlights 1:30 Introduction to Jeff and his background 3:10 Jeff is not the typical Leading Saints guest. He was born and raised Evangelical Protestant. He is now an Evangelical Pastor. 6:15 Often our doctrines and practices can become elevated to a point that we begin to major in the minors. What is most important is the spiritual reality of your soul before the one that created you. 7:55 What was the moment that you thought you wanted to become a Pastor? 9:10 The steps Jeff took to become a Pastor 12:15 Why Jeff started Hello Saints. A channel where Jeff explores the church in a respectful way. 21:20 What you can expect on Jeff's channel. He invites his audience to be curious and connect. 23:40 Negative culture. Why aren't we talking about it more? 25:30 We can all maintain our dignity and disagree with people without tearing each other down 29:00 Is it a good or bad thing to live in “the Utah bubble?” Do we need more diversity? 31:10 Missionary work in our church and measuring our success based on baptisms. What are we missing? 33:10 What are sinner's prayers? 35:30 Jeff talks about his religion and focusing on the wrong things. Let's focus less on the numbers and more on how you are living out your testimony. 37:15 Is Jesus looking for a checklist and that we've checked all the boxes? 38:45 Jeff talks about how he guides his congregation, as to not focus on the numbers and the sinners' prayers 41:45 Kurt and Jeff share their perspectives on church programs. While the programs are inspired and great sometimes they feel like homework. The most important part of the gospel is creating and strengthening our relationship with Jesus Christ. 47:45 Anything that we ever build, even with the best intentions or in ministry, will at some point lose its focus and become an idol. We'll have to tear it down and go at it again. 49:50 What Jeff wished he had known when he first became a Pastor 46:45 Jeff shares his view on the Book of Mormon and why he hasn't read it 1:06:00 Jeff's view on Brigham Young and Joseph Smith and the things he struggles with pertaining to the church. 1:10:10 The thing that intrigues Jeff the most about Joseph Smith 1:12:40 Final thoughts and wrap up Links HelloSaints YouTube channel Instagram: @hello.saints HelloSaints Patreon

Katie Jacobson shares her experience of wandering through a number of Evangelical Protestant denominations before finding a home in the Catholic Church. JonMarc Grodi hosts.

Marcus Grodi interviews Larry Chapp about what led him back to the Catholic Church after many years as an Evangelical Protestant.

Mother Miriam Live - April 27, 2022 Mother tackles the issues of the Catholic perspective on: The definition of the church Our obligation to believe all that the church teaches Our Lady of La Salette Why did Mother leave her Evangelical Protestant past behind? Does Mother believe we're in the time of chastisement foreshadowed at Fatima?

Kylie and Sophia's relationship made it into international newspapers when they were forced out of the Christian sorority in UC Berkeley where they had first met. Before they met, neither had ever envisioned themselves in a same-gender relationship. However, when their friendship deepened into a romantic relationship, they were removed from the organisation. Sophia is the daughter of

In this week's episode of Catholic ReCon, guest Sarah Christmyer of comeintotheword.com discusses her journey to the Catholic faith. Though incredibly difficult along the way, Sarah obeyed God and put her complete trust in His will. #ProtestantTradition #SacredScripture #SacredTradition #CatholicConversion #CatholicTestimony #HolySpirit #HolyTrinityOneGod #HumbleObedience #GreatAdventure #BibleStudy #LectioDivina #JesusChristofNazareth If you or anyone you know would like to share your testimony on Catholic Re.Con., please fill out the form here: https://bit.ly/3bdE6pr My book, Confession All, is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3hI3frL www.eddietrask.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eddie-trask/support

In this episode, we hear from Catholic convert, priest, author and blogger Fr. Dwight Longenecker. We hear about his journey from an Evangelical Protestant to Anglican priest to the Catholic Church and Catholic priesthood. We learn about Fr. Longenecker's love for literature and for writing, and in particular his books commenting on our current secular age riddled with atheism and materialism. We also hear about how St. John Paul II understood the false ideas that underlie our current cultural crisis and how he sought to correct them.--About Fr. Dwight Longenecker"I was brought up in an Evangelical home in Pennsylvania. After graduating from the fundamentalist Bob Jones University with a degree in Speech and English, I went to study theology at Oxford University. Eventually I was  ordained as an Anglican priest and served as a curate, a school chaplain in Cambridge and a country parson on the Isle of Wight.""Realizing that the Anglican Church and I were on divergent paths, in 1995 I and my family were received into the Catholic Church. For ten years we continued to live in England where I worked as a freelance writer and charity worker. Then in 2006 the door opened to return to the USA and be ordained as a Catholic priest.""I now serve as Pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Greenville, South Carolina."--Visit Fr. Longenecker's website:https://dwightlongenecker.com/Fr. Longenecker's new book, Beheading Hydra: A Radical Plan for Christians in an Atheistic Age, is available for purchase at his online bookstore.--Host: Mario CostabileCohost: Dr. David Hajduk, Ph.D.Visit our website:https://arrayofhope.org/Sign up for FREE on the Array of Hope Channel app:https://watch.arrayofhope.net/Available on Apple TV, Roku, iOS, and Android mobile devices.Follow Array of Hope on:Facebook: @ArrayofHopeEventInstagram: @arrayofhopeshowTwitter: @arrayofhopeshowSnapchat: @arrayofhopeListen to Array of Hope's music on your streaming platform of choice:https://lnk.to/arrayofhope#faith #hope #love #Christianity #Catholicism #inspire #inspiration #holiness #life #grace #Good News #theology

This is the first of two talks on Spiritual Warfare given by Fr. Barnabas Powell in October of 2021. The Liturgical life of the Orthodox Church forms our inner lives enabling us to be spiritual soldiers in Christ's army. Fr. Barnabas brings a fresh perspective on the timeless teachings of traditional Christianity. Fr. Barnabas Powell was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. His journey to Orthodoxy came as a result of many years of searching for a “lifestyle” that would be truly Christian. After years in Evangelical Protestant ministry and serving in Christian media, both radio and television, he launched Faith Encouraged Ministries to use what he learned in sharing faith through media for the Orthodox Faith. Fr. Barnabas is an author, pastor, podcaster, and teacher committed to offering a credible witness of the timeless Orthodox faith for this culture. His daily devotional - Faith Encouraged Daily - reaches over 5000 people a week. His weekly homilies - Faith Encouraged - have been watched over 150,000 times on YouTube. And his twice a month live call-in show - Faith Encouraged LIVE - is one of the most popular shows on Ancient Faith Radio.

Camp Manna Co-Director Eric Johnson and Star Evan Koons Talk About The Film's Release Available on VOD and DVD, Friday, October 15, 2021. When I first read the description of Camp Manna, I was a little apprehensive about seeing the film. Although, I am not an Evangelical Protestant, I do have a bit of a soft spot for my Christian brethren on complete opposite end of the pendulum swing of Christianity. When I heard Gary Busey was going to be the head camp counselor, I really got worried, but after seeing Camp Manna, I realized we often satirize what we enjoy and if we can't laugh at ourselves, then who can we laugh at? Luckily, I was able to chat with co-director Eric Johnson and one of the stars of Camp Manna, Evan Koons and chat about the film, the process in making it and the casting as a whole. We even poke fun at our various denominations within Christendom. Camp Manna will be available on VOD and DVD, Friday, October 15, 2021. Follow Camp Manna on Twitter @CampMannaMovie, on Instagram @campmannamovie and on Facebook at Camp Manna Movie. For more information visit www.campmannathemovie.com. #CampManna #CampMannaMovie #ReligiousSatire #EvangelicalSatire #FanboyNation #Comedy #Interview

Dennis Quinn, of the Pew Research Center, is the Computational Social Scientist who was the Primary Researcher on their recent analysis PASTORS OFTEN DISCUSSED ELECTION, PANDEMIC AND RACISM IN FALL OF 2020. We get great insights into what subjects were being covered in America's churches during election season, how 4 of the largest groups of churches were discussing those subjects and the stark differences among Evangelical Protestant, Mainline Protestant, Historically Black Protestant and Catholic churches... and wow! There really were some huge differences. Plus we get into some adjacent subjects like how quality polling is done, how machine learning is used to do more comprehensive analysis and we decided what we'll be putting on the first set of TP&R t-shirts! #RelTrad

Dennis Quinn, of the Pew Research Center, is the Computational Social Scientist who was the Primary Researcher on their recent analysis PASTORS OFTEN DISCUSSED ELECTION, PANDEMIC AND RACISM IN FALL OF 2020. We get great insights into what subjects were being covered in America's churches during election season, how 4 of the largest groups of churches were discussing those subjects and the stark differences among Evangelical Protestant, Mainline Protestant, Historically Black Protestant and Catholic churches... and wow! There really were some huge differences. Plus we get into some adjacent subjects like how quality polling is done, how machine learning is used to do more comprehensive analysis and we decided what we'll be putting on the first set of TP&R t-shirts! #RelTrad

Welcome to episode 98, the count-down to episode 100 continues! In this episode, I have the honor of interviewing Father Andrew Miller. Andrew Miller is an ordained priest in the Celtic-Rite Old Catholic Church He came to organized religion as a teenager when he converted to Mormonism at age 16 where he discovered a love for Theology. While Studying Theology and philosophy in college, he felt himself called to a more orthodox expression of Christianity. For a time, he became an Evangelical Protestant and began seminary in 2009, attending Lexington Theological Seminary in Kentucky with the goal of becoming a Minister in the Christian Church - Disciples of Christ. It was at this time that he felt himself called to a more sacramental and traditional expression of the Christian faith and so became a Greek Orthodox Catechumen. He eventually decided not to be baptized in the Greek Orthodox Church as he was told that he could not receive Holy Communion unless his wife consented to allow his marriage to be blessed in the Orthodox Church, which she was not willing to do.  It was at this point that he became Old Catholic, receiving Baptism and Confirmation in the Ecumenical Catholic Church - USA.  He received a call to ordained priesthood because of a mystical experience at a time of deep depression and returned to Seminary, first at St. Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, and finally at Graceland University's Community of Christ Seminary from which I finally graduated with a Master of Arts in 2017.  He joined the Celtic-Rite Old Catholic Church because of a long-time personal relationship with then Presiding Bishop Thomas McKenna but has also served in the United States Old Catholic Church and is in formation with the interjurisdictional Society of Christ the King. He is an Associate of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, and a practitioner of Vincentian Spirituality. He was ordained to the Priesthood of the Celtic-Rite Old Catholic Church in 2014 while serving as a Chaplain Resident at KU Hospital.  He spent two years in Clinical Pastoral Education at KU Hospital, both in Residency and in Fellowship.  Andrew enjoys stories, particularly movies and television and much of his writing has been about the theological implications of fictional stories, particularly movies and television.  Through his love of the cinema, he came to know Rev. Michelle Byerly of the United Methodist Church with whom he went to seminary at St. Paul's in Kansas City Missouri. The two remained close friends and together started and co-host the Podcast “A Pastor and a Priest Walk into a Movie Theater.” Together with Rev. Byerly, he is one of the four founders of “New Faith New Media” which is a Progressive inter-religious Podcast Platform, currently hosting two Podcasts: “A Pastor and a Priest Walk into a Movie Theater” and “Faith and What Resonates,” with a third in development. Currently, besides co-hosting his and Rev. Michelle's podcast, he serves on the Core Team of Christ the King Independent Catholic Church in Kansas City, Missouri, is a Volunteer Prison Minister with the Bethany Catholic Callout Group at Lansing Correctional Facility in Lansing, KS.  He is also actively involved in Politics according to his understanding of Social Justice, having served as a Precinct Committee Chair for the Leavenworth County Democratic Party and as a Volunteer Election Researcher with the Democratic Socialists of America. He has been married for 13 years and has a seven-year-old daughter named Scarlett. Links: Convergent Streams: The Premier ISM Magazine. The ISM Database. Book: Sacramental Whine: Chronicling the Independent Sacramental Movement Vol. 1. Book: Sacramental Whine: Chronicling the Independent Sacramental Movement Vol. 2. This podcast is hosted by Bishop David Oliver Kling and produced by The Community of Saint George (a Young Rite jurisdiction).

Eric Sammons sits down with Professor of Sociology David Ayers, Ph.D. to discuss the state of religion in America today.Specifically, they attempt to answer the following:Why is religion collapsing in America since 2000?What impact on religion will COVID have going forward?Why do even those who remain Catholic or Evangelical Protestant reject the moral teachings of those religions?What is the path forward for religion?Links:https://stream.org/the-vital-signs-of-american-christianity-critical-but-not-terminal/https://ifstudies.org/blog/cohabitation-among-evangelicals-a-new-normhttps://ifstudies.org/blog/number-9-in-2019-sex-and-the-single-evangelicalhttps://news.gallup.com/poll/341963/church-membership-falls-below-majority-first-time.aspxhttps://ericsammons.com/the-churchs-dunkirk-moment/https://www.crisismagazine.com/2021/will-catholics-ever-return-to-masshttps://www.crisismagazine.com/2021/america-is-a-pagan-nation-now-whatSupport the show (https://www.crisismagazine.com/support)

Lauren Chen (formerly known as Roaming Millennial), is a YouTube content creator around culture and politics and a BlazeTV host. In our conversation, we talk about the recent Asian hate that's been happening in America, her religious journey going from Catholic to Aethist then now to Evangelical Protestant, what it's like to go to a Mormon institution, her thoughts on modern feminism, dating, and gay marriage, and her philosophical views. Learn more about Lauren:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUrVTVTA3PnUFpYvpfMcpg Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLaurenChen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurenchen/

This week Cynthia continues the Holistic Christian Life tradition of re-airing past interviews from My Beautiful Advent.  Today Father Barnabas Powell is featured.  Would you like to learn more about My Beautiful Advent?  Education, Inspiration, Healthy Meal Plans, and Daily Inspiration from the Saints are just a part of this special ministry.  Just go to www.mybeautifuladvent.com to find out more and to register for this special community.  Fr. Barnabas Powell was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. His journey to Orthodoxy came as a result of many years searching for a "lifestyle" that would be truly Christian. After years in Evangelical Protestant ministry and serving in Christian media, both radio and television, he launched Faith Encouraged Ministries to use what he learned in sharing faith through media for the Orthodox Faith. Fr. Barnabas is an author, pastor, podcaster, and teacher committed to offering a credible witness of the timeless Orthodox faith for this culture. His daily devotional - Faith Encouraged Daily - reaches over 5000 people a week. His weekly homilies - Faith Encouraged - have been watched over 150,000 times on You Tube. And his twice a month live call in show - Faith Encouraged LIVE - is one of the most popular shows on Ancient Faith Radio. Is it time to make some changes in your life? Do you want to stop the madness and get on track with your health? Maybe coaching is right for you. I've helped many people gain their health back over the years, and would love to talk with you. Just reach out with the link below to get on my schedule. From time to time I have openings for new clients and accept them on a first come first serve basis. Book a Discovery Call  

Over a decade ago, a prominent Evangelical Protestant church historian set forth the claim that early Christian councils such as the ones that met Hippo (393), Carthage (397) and elsewhere merely recognized the canon of Scripture. They did not bestow authority, these scholars claim, on the books which are now part of the Bible. Instead, their decision to canonize the Scriptures reflected their larger desire to submit themselves to the authority of Scripture.  Their act of canonizing, this scholar argued, reflected their belief in sola scriptura, that is, that Scripture by itself defines the church’s doctrines and morals.   Are these claims true? Did the early councils merely recognize a certain number of books as belonging to the authoritative list of books that now constitute the Scriptures? And, did their canonizing of the Scriptures reflect their belief that their own ecclesial decisions, religious teaching and that of the church as a whole was subject to error?   In this episode I take a second to evaluate this claim about the authority which early councils attributed to their decisions in light of the primary sources. More specifically, we look at the records preserved of the local Council of Laodicea (363). Laodicea, I argue, presents a very different picture of the early councils’ exercise of authority than one given by certain evangelical Protestant church historians. In this council, I believe, one sees a picture of bishops from Asia minor rendering an authoritative declaration on what they believed to be the true list of scriptural books.   Join us today as we talk about the early councils and their perception of their own authority in relation to the authority of the Scriptures. To access the show, download our free app on the iOS or Android stores. I look forward to hearing back from our audience.   P.S., if you have  a second, I would greatly appreciate a review on iTunes (click iTunes > Ratings and Reviews > Write a Review) or Stitcher The Catholic Heritage Show is devoted to helping Catholic Christians better understand the history, teachings and culture of their Catholic faith so that they can better love and serve Christ, the Church and their neighbors. Dr. Erik Estrada is a Catholic scholar who holds a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and specializes in the history of Christianity and historical theology. He also completed a licentiate (S.T.L) in theology and patristic science at the Augustinianum Patristic Institute in Rome and a S.T.B. at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas. If you would like to provide feedback to the show, of if you have any inquiries, you can contact him at feedback@catholicheritageshow.com. iOS or Android App of the CH Show iOS App of CHS Android App of CHS Newsletter Sign-up for the CH Show To sign up for our podcast’s community newsletter, please navigate to: https://catholicheritageshow.com/podcastnewsletter/  

Living in a time of such polarization, can Catholics and Protestants agree on anything today?In this episode of The Catechism Guy Podcast, I interview Austin Suggs (Gospel Simplicity), an Evangelical Protestant who began investigating the Catholic Faith after his experience of Mass as a Protestant. We discuss what he's learned about Catholics and the Church, how Catholics and Protestants view one another, what his biggest objections are to becoming Catholic, what the chances are of him becoming Catholic someday, and much more!Austin's Experience Going to Mass as a Protestant-------------------------------- GIVING --------------------------------Patreon (monthly giving)-------------------------------- LINKS --------------------------------Catechism Reference (para. 1271)Website - TheCatechismGuy.comYouTube ChannelFREE 30-Day Prayer Challenge w/ the Catechism: https://thecatechismguy.com/challenge/-------------------------------- SOCIAL --------------------------------Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecatechismguyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCatechismGuyTwitter: https://twitter.com/thecatechismguy

Jonathan Lutz is a normal college student, but not THAT normal, in that he is taking his Catholic Faith seriously, even if he wasn’t raised as a Catholic. How did he become Catholic and why does he remain a Catholic despite it being boring and all the scandals?  God bless his faith!

Several decades ago, a prominent Evangelical Protestant scholar set forth the claim that Augustine dominated the Councils of Hippo (393) and Carthage (397). For this reason, the scholar argued, one should not regard the decisions reached by these two councils as truly representative of the North African church.   The scholar made this claim in order to diminish the weight of Catholic appeals to these councils in order to demonstrate the canonicity of the Deuterocanonical books. These two councils have been famous in Catholic circles because they formulated lists of the canonical scriptures that are virtually identical to the ones canonized by the Catholic Church at the Council of Trent.   Since the sixteenth century, Catholics have appealed to the witness of the councils of Hippo and Carthage with regard to the inclusion of the Deuterocanonical books. By reframing the true source of this council’s decisions, this scholar would like to challenge the authority Catholics have allocated to these two North African councils.   Is it indeed the case that Augustine dominated these two councils? And, is it the case that these two councils were mostly an expression of his thought?   Join us today as we talk about this historical claim concerning Augustine’s role at these two important councils. To access the show, download our free app on the iOS or Android stores. I look forward to hearing back from our audience. To comment on this show or provide feedback, please navigate to https://catholicheritageshow.com/episode170 The Catholic Heritage Show is devoted to helping Catholic Christians better understand the history, teachings and culture of their Catholic faith so that they can better love and serve Christ, the Church and their neighbors. Dr. Erik Estrada is a Catholic scholar who holds a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and specializes in the history of Christianity and historical theology. He also completed a licentiate (S.T.L) in theology and patristic science at the Augustinianum Patristic Institute in Rome and a S.T.B. at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas. If you would like to provide feedback to the show, of if you have any inquiries, you can contact him at feedback@catholicheritageshow.com. iOS or Android App of the CH Show iOS App of CHS Android App of CHS Newsletter Sign-up for the CH Show To sign up for our podcast’s community newsletter, please navigate to: https://catholicheritageshow.com/podcastnewsletter/ To place your name on the waiting list for our future learning site, please navigate to: https://catholicheritage.institute/   Follow the Catholic Heritage Show on Social Media:   The Main Catholic Heritage Website: https://catholicheritage.co The Show’s Website: https://catholicheritageshow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholic.heritage.show/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Catholic-Heritage-Show-202869793834233/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cathheritagshow YouTube Channel   Review our Podcast iTunes (click iTunes > Ratings and Reviews > Write a Review) and Stitcher   How to Connect with Us Comment on the show below Ask a Question via Speakpipe Email via Contact Form in the Footer of the Site (audio files welcome)

This week we are featuring an interview from My Beautiful Lent 2019 with Father Barnabas Powell.  Cynthia and Fr. Barnabas talk about his journey from Pentecostal Pastor to Orthodox Christian, and why so many Christians still seem to be searching and are hungry for intimacy with God.  Specific questions are answered about Lent, and as always, Fr. Barnabas is encouraging and inspiring! Fr. Barnabas Powell was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. His journey to Orthodoxy came as a result of many years searching for a "lifestyle" that would be truly Christian. After years in Evangelical Protestant ministry and serving in Christian media, both radio and television, he launched Faith Encouraged Ministries to use what he learned in sharing faith through media for the Orthodox Faith. Fr. Barnabas is an author, pastor, podcaster, and teacher committed to offering a credible witness of the timeless Orthodox faith for this culture. His daily devotional - Faith Encouraged Daily - reaches over 5000 people a week. His weekly homilies - Faith Encouraged - have been watched over 150,000 times on You Tube. And his twice a month live call in show - Faith Encouraged LIVE - is one of the most popular shows on Ancient Faith Radio.

Sarah Christmyer, former Evangelical Protestant, shares her story of conversion. Hosted by Marcus Grodi.

Recently, Cameron Bertuzzi from the YouTube channel, Capturing Christianity, had a conversation with Matt Fradd, from "Pints with Aquinas", about Cameron's objections to the Catholic Faith coming from the vantage point of an Evangelical Protestant. Pat Flynn and I thought it'd be fun to discuss his questions with you own answers in this installment of our PolyPat sessions. Since I used to be an Evangelical Protestant, Pat gives me the floor for most of this episode.  YouTube video from Cameron Bertuzzi and Matt Fradd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmX190JG8-8&t=1s

Dr. Jonathan Fuqua, philosopher and former Evangelical Protestant, tells how he came home to the Catholic Church. Hosted by Marcus Grodi.

Pat is joined by Catholic convert Eric Robinson, and host of Polycarp's Paradigm, to share how his journey to Catholicism was inspired by a Protestant investigation into Catholic claims about Mary.  ... About Eric Robinson Eric Robinson is a Catholic author, speaker and creative entrepreneur on a mission to draw all people into full communion with the Catholic Church and to set Catholics on fire with the Gospel of Jesus Christ through prayer, teaching and works of mercy. To fulfill the teaching component of this mission, he has written a book called Thoughts of a Changed Mind: Letters from Father to Son and started a YouTube channel, website, and podcast called “Polycarp's Paradigm”. To support his work, fund him on Patreon. Eric was not always a Catholic. In fact, he grew up as an Evangelical Protestant in various denominations, but his hunger for the truth and his desire to be part of the early Church eventually led him into the Catholic Church in 2015. Since that time, Eric has served his parish in a number of ministries including Adult and Youth Faith Formation. Eric is currently working on his Master of Arts in Theology from Holy Apostles College and Seminary and is committed to spreading the faith “once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3) to the ends of the earth. ...

In episode two we visit an Evangelical Protestant church, Helen tells us about the never ending song, and Alan is overwhelmed with anger. Thank you to all who listen! Please check out our website at Skepticinthepews.com and look forward to seeing us on Spotify, Google Play, and Itunes.   Thanks again!

Many Christians are erroneously taught that either 1) Darwinian Evolution is true or 2) the Bible / the Gospel is true, but not both. In fact, thousands of respected scientists are committed Christians, and thousands more are leaving their churches due to perceived conflicts between science and Christianity, especially in Evangelical Protestant circles. In this episode, we hear from Amy Keeney, an Evangelical who is skeptical of some aspects of Darwinian theory, and we hear Adrian Wyard's story, how he went from devout young-earth creationist evangelist to accepting theistic evolution (and a whole lot of evidence and arguments along the way). Biologos.org Counterbalance.org The Language of God: https://www.amazon.com/Language-God-Scientist-Presents-Evidence/dp/1416542744/ref=asc_df_1416542744/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312115051380&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14652014232710692716&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033333&hvtargid=pla-433853721827&psc=1 Finding Darwin's God: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Darwins-God-Scientists-Evolution/dp/0061233501/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1547254356&sr=1-2&keywords=finding+darwin%27s+god BARNA research: https://www.barna.com/research/six-reasons-young-christians-leave-church/ Join the Patreon for bonus episodes every month: patreon.com/dankoch Website: youhavepermissionpod.com Join Dan's email list: dankochwords.com Edited by Scott Cangemi and Dan Koch Artwork by sprungle.co

The history of the Great Hunger is rooted in stories of greed, racism and senseless suffering. This episode however sheds light on some of the amazing stories of compassion and solidarity that saved thousands of lives.While it can be difficult not to focus on the disastrous actions of the British Government, it is also important to remember the forgotten heroes of the Great Famine – the Victorian equivalent of aid workers.This podcast brings you the story some of these unlikely heroes from a Polish Count Pawel Strelecki to the Evangelical Protestant from Vermont Asenath Nicholson. Their stories of sacrifice in the 1840s are remarkable. The podcast also looks at the stories of generosity among slaves, native americans and prisoners who donated money to the famine relief despite facing extreme hardships themsleves.Thanks to Olga Jazienicka for the help with the polish pronouniations (which are still pretty terrible - apologies!)This show is sponsored by www.irishNewspaperArchives.com/podcastAs a listener to the show you can get 30% off monthly or yearly subscriptions by using the Coupon Code Pod30 at www.irishNewspaperArchives.com/podcast   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After witnessing the historicity and beauty of the Anglican liturgy, Seth Paine, once an 'on fire' Evangelical, felt compelled to go deeper in history and to reconcile his previously held convictions with the truth was discovering in the Catholic Church.

Andrea L. Turpin is an Associate Professor of History at Baylor University. Her book, A New Moral Vision: Gender, Religion and the Changing Purposes of American Higher Education, 1837-1917 (Cornell University Press, 2017), begins with the early institutions of higher learning and the contest over the idea of separate and unique education. She examines the gender history of both private and state colleges. Evangelical Protestant commitments to personal conversions and missions fuel women's higher education beyond rudimentary instructions preparing them for domestic life. The objective was a godly social order based on the individual relationship with God. After the Civil War the influence of religious liberals, increased emphasis on research and growing demands for women's education instigated a reevaluation of the university's role in moral preparation. Separate men's, women's and co-education institutions multiplied and moved toward seeking the public good in sex-specific ways. Women trained for social service professions; men for government and institutional leadership. The shift away from personal piety to gendered character formation and service to nation created increasingly rigid notions of separate male and female cultures in the public life of the Progressive Era. Turpin's examination highlights the role of higher education in constructing the moral and gender map of a nation. Lilian Calles Barger, www.lilianbarger.com, is a cultural, intellectual and gender historian. Her current book project is entitled The World Come of Age: An Intellectual History of Liberation Theology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrea L. Turpin is an Associate Professor of History at Baylor University. Her book, A New Moral Vision: Gender, Religion and the Changing Purposes of American Higher Education, 1837-1917 (Cornell University Press, 2017), begins with the early institutions of higher learning and the contest over the idea of separate and unique education. She examines the gender history of both private and state colleges. Evangelical Protestant commitments to personal conversions and missions fuel women's higher education beyond rudimentary instructions preparing them for domestic life. The objective was a godly social order based on the individual relationship with God. After the Civil War the influence of religious liberals, increased emphasis on research and growing demands for women's education instigated a reevaluation of the university's role in moral preparation. Separate men's, women's and co-education institutions multiplied and moved toward seeking the public good in sex-specific ways. Women trained for social service professions; men for government and institutional leadership. The shift away from personal piety to gendered character formation and service to nation created increasingly rigid notions of separate male and female cultures in the public life of the Progressive Era. Turpin's examination highlights the role of higher education in constructing the moral and gender map of a nation. Lilian Calles Barger, www.lilianbarger.com, is a cultural, intellectual and gender historian. Her current book project is entitled The World Come of Age: An Intellectual History of Liberation Theology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrea L. Turpin is an Associate Professor of History at Baylor University. Her book, A New Moral Vision: Gender, Religion and the Changing Purposes of American Higher Education, 1837-1917 (Cornell University Press, 2017), begins with the early institutions of higher learning and the contest over the idea of separate and unique education. She examines the gender history of both private and state colleges. Evangelical Protestant commitments to personal conversions and missions fuel women’s higher education beyond rudimentary instructions preparing them for domestic life. The objective was a godly social order based on the individual relationship with God. After the Civil War the influence of religious liberals, increased emphasis on research and growing demands for women’s education instigated a reevaluation of the university’s role in moral preparation. Separate men’s, women’s and co-education institutions multiplied and moved toward seeking the public good in sex-specific ways. Women trained for social service professions; men for government and institutional leadership. The shift away from personal piety to gendered character formation and service to nation created increasingly rigid notions of separate male and female cultures in the public life of the Progressive Era. Turpin’s examination highlights the role of higher education in constructing the moral and gender map of a nation. Lilian Calles Barger, www.lilianbarger.com, is a cultural, intellectual and gender historian. Her current book project is entitled The World Come of Age: An Intellectual History of Liberation Theology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrea L. Turpin is an Associate Professor of History at Baylor University. Her book, A New Moral Vision: Gender, Religion and the Changing Purposes of American Higher Education, 1837-1917 (Cornell University Press, 2017), begins with the early institutions of higher learning and the contest over the idea of separate and unique education. She examines the gender history of both private and state colleges. Evangelical Protestant commitments to personal conversions and missions fuel women’s higher education beyond rudimentary instructions preparing them for domestic life. The objective was a godly social order based on the individual relationship with God. After the Civil War the influence of religious liberals, increased emphasis on research and growing demands for women’s education instigated a reevaluation of the university’s role in moral preparation. Separate men’s, women’s and co-education institutions multiplied and moved toward seeking the public good in sex-specific ways. Women trained for social service professions; men for government and institutional leadership. The shift away from personal piety to gendered character formation and service to nation created increasingly rigid notions of separate male and female cultures in the public life of the Progressive Era. Turpin’s examination highlights the role of higher education in constructing the moral and gender map of a nation. Lilian Calles Barger, www.lilianbarger.com, is a cultural, intellectual and gender historian. Her current book project is entitled The World Come of Age: An Intellectual History of Liberation Theology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrea L. Turpin is an Associate Professor of History at Baylor University. Her book, A New Moral Vision: Gender, Religion and the Changing Purposes of American Higher Education, 1837-1917 (Cornell University Press, 2017), begins with the early institutions of higher learning and the contest over the idea of separate and unique education. She examines the gender history of both private and state colleges. Evangelical Protestant commitments to personal conversions and missions fuel women’s higher education beyond rudimentary instructions preparing them for domestic life. The objective was a godly social order based on the individual relationship with God. After the Civil War the influence of religious liberals, increased emphasis on research and growing demands for women’s education instigated a reevaluation of the university’s role in moral preparation. Separate men’s, women’s and co-education institutions multiplied and moved toward seeking the public good in sex-specific ways. Women trained for social service professions; men for government and institutional leadership. The shift away from personal piety to gendered character formation and service to nation created increasingly rigid notions of separate male and female cultures in the public life of the Progressive Era. Turpin’s examination highlights the role of higher education in constructing the moral and gender map of a nation. Lilian Calles Barger, www.lilianbarger.com, is a cultural, intellectual and gender historian. Her current book project is entitled The World Come of Age: An Intellectual History of Liberation Theology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrea L. Turpin is an Associate Professor of History at Baylor University. Her book, A New Moral Vision: Gender, Religion and the Changing Purposes of American Higher Education, 1837-1917 (Cornell University Press, 2017), begins with the early institutions of higher learning and the contest over the idea of separate and unique education. She examines the gender history of both private and state colleges. Evangelical Protestant commitments to personal conversions and missions fuel women’s higher education beyond rudimentary instructions preparing them for domestic life. The objective was a godly social order based on the individual relationship with God. After the Civil War the influence of religious liberals, increased emphasis on research and growing demands for women’s education instigated a reevaluation of the university’s role in moral preparation. Separate men’s, women’s and co-education institutions multiplied and moved toward seeking the public good in sex-specific ways. Women trained for social service professions; men for government and institutional leadership. The shift away from personal piety to gendered character formation and service to nation created increasingly rigid notions of separate male and female cultures in the public life of the Progressive Era. Turpin’s examination highlights the role of higher education in constructing the moral and gender map of a nation. Lilian Calles Barger, www.lilianbarger.com, is a cultural, intellectual and gender historian. Her current book project is entitled The World Come of Age: An Intellectual History of Liberation Theology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrea L. Turpin is an Associate Professor of History at Baylor University. Her book, A New Moral Vision: Gender, Religion and the Changing Purposes of American Higher Education, 1837-1917 (Cornell University Press, 2017), begins with the early institutions of higher learning and the contest over the idea of separate and unique education. She examines the gender history of both private and state colleges. Evangelical Protestant commitments to personal conversions and missions fuel women’s higher education beyond rudimentary instructions preparing them for domestic life. The objective was a godly social order based on the individual relationship with God. After the Civil War the influence of religious liberals, increased emphasis on research and growing demands for women’s education instigated a reevaluation of the university’s role in moral preparation. Separate men’s, women’s and co-education institutions multiplied and moved toward seeking the public good in sex-specific ways. Women trained for social service professions; men for government and institutional leadership. The shift away from personal piety to gendered character formation and service to nation created increasingly rigid notions of separate male and female cultures in the public life of the Progressive Era. Turpin’s examination highlights the role of higher education in constructing the moral and gender map of a nation. Lilian Calles Barger, www.lilianbarger.com, is a cultural, intellectual and gender historian. Her current book project is entitled The World Come of Age: An Intellectual History of Liberation Theology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrea L. Turpin is an Associate Professor of History at Baylor University. Her book, A New Moral Vision: Gender, Religion and the Changing Purposes of American Higher Education, 1837-1917 (Cornell University Press, 2017), begins with the early institutions of higher learning and the contest over the idea of separate and unique education. She examines the gender history of both private and state colleges. Evangelical Protestant commitments to personal conversions and missions fuel women’s higher education beyond rudimentary instructions preparing them for domestic life. The objective was a godly social order based on the individual relationship with God. After the Civil War the influence of religious liberals, increased emphasis on research and growing demands for women’s education instigated a reevaluation of the university’s role in moral preparation. Separate men’s, women’s and co-education institutions multiplied and moved toward seeking the public good in sex-specific ways. Women trained for social service professions; men for government and institutional leadership. The shift away from personal piety to gendered character formation and service to nation created increasingly rigid notions of separate male and female cultures in the public life of the Progressive Era. Turpin’s examination highlights the role of higher education in constructing the moral and gender map of a nation. Lilian Calles Barger, www.lilianbarger.com, is a cultural, intellectual and gender historian. Her current book project is entitled The World Come of Age: An Intellectual History of Liberation Theology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About the earthy man and the spiritual man, and the amazing thing: "flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption." -- BUT WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE, so: "Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed." This exalted topic is mixed with some reminiscing about the "Campus Crusade" (typical Evangelical Protestant ) view of salvation, which does not understand such things. Remarks at one of the "40 days" liturgies, for +Daniel, my son. Epistle for the commemoration of the dead on Friday. 1 Corinthians 15:47-57

This week I have been in the studio working on a new music project, o for this week's podcast, I am dusting off the digital shelf to bring you a special podcast recorded with my wife last year concerning the doctrine of election. This was also recorded during the presidential election cycle of 2016.The popular Protestant doctrine of Election has been much contested down the years. Nevertheless, many aspects of this doctrine are the assumed standard for most mainline Evangelical Protestant denominations. There are some non-Calvinists or "Arminians", but they are not the dominant opinion in the American pulpits. Many people assume that if you are not a Calvinist, you are Arminian. I honestly know nothing of Jacobus Arminius except his name which I just looked up on Wikipedia! (Note to self: add Jacobus Arminius to reading list). Nevertheless, I have always had major concerns and have perceived many inconsistencies within the traditional Calvinistc teachings on election. In this podcast, I take a stab at explaining to my wife how I understand the Biblical doctrine of election. I am sure that this will not be my last attempt!Please, listen, comment, and share with a friend!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/karlgessler)

Fr. Tony DeCandia joins us to talk about the impact that his Evangelical Protestant father has had on his life and how his father helped lead him to a deep faith in Christ, to the Catholic Church, and to the priesthood.

Introducing the podcast's new distiller, Timothy Roth.   The boys discuss the question: "Are Lutherans, Evangelicals, Protestants or Catholic?  

My goal this week is to take a look at the Evangelical Protestant teaching “once saved always saved.” Once upon a time when I was an Evangelical, I believed in this teaching. It basically holds that once you have accepted Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior, you can do nothing to lose it. Catholic Christians don’t believe this. So today we will look at the key Bible verses related to this teaching. It’s going to be fun! Click to Listen: #045: Did Saint Paul Teach Once Saved Always Saved?  If the audio player does not show up in your email or browser, please click here to listen. Proverb of the week: Prov 17:15 Featured Segment: Did Saint Paul Teach Once Saved Always Saved? 1 Big Announcements I have my first Novel coming out this Christmas. It’s currently titled “Kill This Dragon” and it’s a young adult novel about Saint George, Saint Christopher, and Saint Nicholas with some surprise female characters as well. I can’t reveal too much more know but stay tuned to this podcast for more details about the new novel. Tip of the week: Bible Reading Plan: 3 Chapter Plan Per Day Latin word of the week: Paulus Are you enjoying this podcast? Please share it on Facebook by clicking here. Please Share Your Feedback: 189,399 downloads on iTunes as of today. SHOUT OUT: A huge “shout out” to all 216 (!) of you who wrote amazing 5-star reviews at iTunes. Please rate this podcast by clicking here and then click “View in iTunes.” From there you can leave a review. I appreciate you for this! Thank you! SUBSCRIBE: Please subscribe (FREE) to this podcast in iTunes and get a new podcast every Wednesday. SURVEY: Please view our Podcast Listener Poll by clicking here. Question: Tell your thoughts about this podcast by leaving a comment below. You can leave a comment by clicking here. Podcast Archive # Title Released 044 How to Escape Joyless Catholicism, Part 2 07/30/2014 043 How to Escape Joyless Catholicism, Part 1 07/24/2014 042 Golf Cart Saint 07/15/2014 041 5 Intellectual Virtues and Pornography, Art, and Culture 07/02/2014 040 Taylor and Joy Talk About Their Marriage 06/25/2014 038 Should You Budget Time 06/04/2014 037 The Theology of Vacation, Leisure, and Recreation 05/28/2014 036 Noah Movie Review – Rock Monsters? 05/21/2014 035 Children Need Fortitude 05/14/2014 034 Jokes of Saint John XXIII 05/07/2014 033 Divine Mercy: 5 Common Questions 04/30/2014 032 4 Sections of Hell 04/23/2014 031 Meet The Saint Version of You 04/16/2014 030 Should You Be an Optimist? 04/09/2014 029 Finding Fellowship like Samwise Gamgee 04/01/2014 028 Demons, Snakes, and Ticks: Lessons from a Hunting Trip 03/26/2014 027 How to Make an Eternal Impact with Your Life 03/19/2014 026 Thoughts on My Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe 02/26/2014 025 Why is the Catholic Church Roman? 02/19/2014 024 The Seven Lies We Believe About Our Failures 02/11/2014 023 How to Restart Your Mental Computer 02/06/2014 022 Top Five Productivity Tips from Thomas Aquinas 01/29/2014 021 Did You Miss God’s Plan for Your Life? 01/23/2014 020 When Prayer Becomes a Chore 01/15/2014 019 12 Attributes of a Baptized Christian 01/08/2014 018 A Podcast Against Bitter Catholics! 12/30/2013 017 Mary’s Painless Delivery of Christ Explained 12/18/2013 016 Our Lady of Guadalupe and Saint Luke (Plus How to Set Goals) 12/11/2013 015 Total Consecration to Mary 12/04/2013 014 What’s Your Apostolate? 11/27/2013 013 6 Items for the Liturgy of Your Life 11/20/2013 012 Why You Should Be More Creative 11/13/2013 011 Why Did They Stop Teaching Virtue? 11/06/2013 010 How Do Saints Hear Our Prayers? 10/30/2013 009 My Opinion of Martin Luther 10/23/2013 008 My Top 5 Daily Prayers 10/16/2013 007 Your Guardian Angel 10/03/2013 006 How You Can Convert 7 Billion People 09/25/2013 005 3 Strategies for a Marriage that Sings! 09/18/2013 004 4 Step Plan When Family Leave the Faith 09/12/2013 003 5 Tools for Deep Daily Prayer Life 09/04/2013 002 Three Tips to Increase Your Passion for Life 08/28/2013 001 How to Find a Spiritual Director 08/18/2013 The post #045: Did Saint Paul Teach Once Saved Always Saved? [Podcast] appeared first on Taylor Marshall.

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This 92nd episode of CS is titled “The School of Christ” and is part 2 in our look at the Reformer, John Calvin.We left off with Calvin back in Geneva after being banished for a few years following a run in with the City Council. They realized how much they needed him to design the reforms they felt they had to make so they asked him to return and accommodated themselves to being the agents by which his plans could be implemented.While Calvin designed the policies enacted by the city government, he kept himself to his role as a minister in the church. Besides preaching and teaching almost daily, he served as a professor of Old Testament studies three times a week. He was a busy pastor, offering guidance in church matters and assisting the deacons in the administration of their task by offering sage counsel.While later nay-sayers cast Calvin as a kind of dictator in Geneva, that's certainly NOT what he was.  He was appointed and paid by the city council as an advisor. He could have been dismissed by them at any time, as he in fact was in 1538 for a year and a half. Don't forget that he was a Frenchman, living in Switzerland. He didn't even become a citizen till his last years.Calvin's authority was more due to his moral and spiritual gravitas than anything else. His influence was the result of other's acceptance of an authority gained from God's call. It stemmed from his conviction he was simply the agent of God's Word and will.  While there've been many throughout history who got drunk on the power-potion and became abusive, Calvin was humbled that such influence had been given him and labored to wield it in a manner that brought glory to God alone and would work genuine and long-lasting good among others.As listeners to CS know, I attempt to present as unbiased a presentation of church history as I can. But I will occasionally insert my personal perspective. When I do, I mark it off with a verbal parenthesis. One follows now …I'm not an adherent of Calvinism and Reformed Theology. While an Evangelical Protestant, I'm more of the Traditionalist camp in regards to my theological position. So while I disagree with several points of Calvin's theology, especially in regard to the doctrines of Election and Determinism, I recognize Calvin himself was apparently a man of unimpeachable character. God alone sees the heart, but from what history tells us, John Calvin was someone who consistently practiced what he preached. A good and humble man committed to God's glory and love of his fellow man.Later critics who fault him for some of what happened in Geneva during his time there make the all-too-common mistake of applying modern sensibilities to the past. They lack historical perspective. It is no more right to condemn Calvin for the failures in Geneva than it is to blame doctors during the Black Death for not knowing about germs and viruses. Like it or not, we are all the product of our time. It's the height of arrogance for today's 20 year old, sitting in the comfort of a college classroom, to condemn those of the 16th Century because they failed to live by standards and a moral code that didn't even emerge till many years later.The evidence tells us Calvin was a moral and spiritual standout whose sole flaw was that he could have been less intense, less severe. è So! It's at this point we must speak to a tragic moment in Geneva's history and Calvin's part in it.Michael Servetus arrived in Geneva in 1553 after having fled from Catholic authorities seeking to arrest him as a heretic. Servetus denied the Trinity, a position considered blasphemous throughout Europe in the 16th C. Servetus probably thought the Reformation center of Geneva would be more tolerant of his ideas. After all, the Catholics hated the Genevans too. The enemy of my enemy is my friend, right?Well, not in this case.Geneva was no more inclined to allow heresy than Rome. The brilliant but erratic Spanish physician was arrested but refused to recant. Everyone knew a heretic's fate; immolation = burned at the stake. Calvin wanted a less severe punishment for Servetus, but this was a moment when certain elements on the Geneva city council were at odds with him. If Calvin had pushed his point and demanded a lightening of Servetus' punishment, Calvin's opponents would have had ammo to use against him.  So Calvin failed to push for the lesser sentence his conscience told him was just. Servetus was burned at the stake, as were so many at this time in Europe.Let's pause here and take the time to dig down a little on this execution. As I said, a common fate for those found guilty of heresy. It all seem ludicrous to us today – that someone could be executed as an act of official state policy simply because they dared to announce a belief in something others didn't agree with. After all, freedom of speech is a treasured value of modern democratic societies. Radicals are allowed to say all kinds of things, and as long as they take no harmful action or plot to carry out violence, they can shout all day long. So it's difficult for us to understand a society that would kill someone simply because they held an idea others found offensive.Well, heretics were put to death, not because what they said was offensive – but because what they said was considered DANGEROUS. I'll explain it this way >>What happened to Julius and Ethel Rosenberg when found guilty of selling nuclear secrets to the Soviets? They were executed. Why? All they did was talk. All they did was pass some pieces of paper and film to others? How is that a problem?Well, that material contained information that allowed the Communists to build an atomic bomb a lot quicker than they could have on their own. This was at a time of the Red Scare, when millions of Americans believed Communists were eager to attack the Free World and take over with their evil brand of atheistic socialism. What the Rosenbergs did made most Americans feel profoundly less safe. They imperiled the lives of millions – or so the thought went. When they were executed, not many wept tears of regret at how narrow-minded and intolerant the Federal government was being.Now: It was be too late for what the Rosenbergs had done. The secrets were out and in the hands of the Soviets. So why execute them? Simple: A message had to be sent to any other would-be traitors and spies: This is what happens when if you spy on the US.Take that mentality to the execution of heretics in Europe during the Middle Ages and later. Michael Servetus didn't sell States secrets to enemies. But what he did so was deemed just as dangerous. He espoused beliefs that if picked up by others could, and most likely would, lead to a break-down of society and all kinds of social problems. And all because: Ideas have consequences. It was this realization that moved civil governments to hearken to the advice of religious authorities, apprehend heretics, try them, then sentence them to torture and execution. It told the populace at large, “Mess with what we believe and you'll pay.”Now, I'm obviously not advocating death for heretics.But, and this is important as students of history, it's crucial we be cautious about our tendency to have a knee-jerk reaction to the perceived stupidities of the past. Turns out in most cases, once we understand ALL the complexities that bear on a people's practice, the what and why of their behavior becomes a lot more clear. We may not agree with them, but we can at least understand how they arrived at their position.Knowing what we do about John Calvin, he likely wanted a less severe punishment for Servetus because he hoped to convince him to turn from his err regarding the Trinity to a more orthodox and Biblical view. Persuasion is better than persecution. But the Genevan council was determined to make an example of Servetus. They didn't want to become a refuge for heretics.Proof of Calvin's humility and devotion to the Reformation cause was that he drove himself beyond his body's limits. When he was no longer able to walk the couple hundred yards to church, they carried him in a chair. When the doctor forbade him going out into the cold air, his students crowded into his bedroom. When friends urged him to rest, he asked, “Would you have the Lord find me idle when He comes?”I don't want to give the impression, one easily gleaned from some of the biographies of Calvin and his tenure at Geneva, that everyone loved him. He had plenty of opponents and his popularity was a roller-coaster. Some tried to drown out his voice by loud coughing while he preached. Others fired guns outside the church. Dogs were set on him. There were anonymous threats against his life.All this took a toll on the aging Calvin, whose patience gradually wore away. He became unsympathetic and curt. It's said Martin Luther also became cantankerous in his later years. It had to be difficult getting old during this time. Hey, it's hard enough now! In Calvin's later years he showed little attempt to understanding the views of others with whom he disagreed, even less kindness, and definitely less humor, which was always in short supply.While he finally wore out in 1564, his influence didn't. If anything, it's grown massively. Calvin's ideas have been both blamed for and credited with the rise of capitalism, individualism, and western democracy. He was a major influence on people like George Whitefield and Karl Barth, as well as entire movements, such as Puritanism and today's neo-Reformed Resurgence.Calvin's central belief and the core of his theological work was the absolute sovereignty of God.  Calvin said that God was the “Governor of all things.” He contended that, from the remotest eternity, God in His wisdom has decreed what He would do, and by His own power, executes what He's decreed.This sovereignty is much more than a general guidance. Calvin held that the Bible teaches God's particular direction in individual lives. Not a sparrow falls to the ground unknown to the Father. He gives babies to some and withholds them from others. This, Calvin said, wasn't just a relentless fatalism in nature, but the personal decrees of Almighty God, who moves men to walk in His ways.If Luther's core text was “the just shall live by faith,” Calvin's was, “Thy will be done.” He saw the doctrine of predestination as a source of religious devotion. More than a problem of the mind, Calvin considered divine election to eternal life the deepest source of confidence, humility, and moral power.While Calvin did not profess to know in an absolute sense who God's elect were, he taught that three tests constituted a measure by which to judge who might be elect:1) Participation in the sacraments of Baptism and Communion 2) An upright moral life --and-- 3) A public profession of the faith.Calvin maintained that genuine faith resulted in a lifestyle of strenuous effort to introduce the Kingdom of God on Earth. Though the Christian was no longer judged by the law of God, he/she finds the law to be a pattern for moral character. People aren't justified by works, but no one who's justified is without works. The desire to be holy is a mark of saving faith and evidence of being elect. This determined pursuit of moral righteousness was one of the main features of Calvinism and provides a core theme for the Puritans.Calvinism's emphasis on God's sovereignty also led to a special view of civil authority. Luther considered the State supreme and the German princes determined where and how the Gospel would be preached. Calvin said no man—whether king or bishop, had claim to absolute power. He encouraged representative assemblies and affirmed their right to resist tyranny. This resistance to arbitrary power by monarchs was a key factor in the development of modern constitutional governments.While the church, Calvin said, wasn't subject to secular government except where church life intersected the secular sphere, the church was obligated to guide secular authorities in spiritual matters. Calvin's followers went throughout Europe as a kind of informal spiritual conspiracy to overthrow false religion and oppressive governments.Geneva became a beachhead established by God. It seemed a foretaste of better things to come and zealous converts left there to carry the vision far and wide across Europe.Calvinism remained a minority in France but, thanks to some converts among the nobility, the movement gained an importance out of proportion to its numbers. Known as Huguenots, French Calvinists appeared about ready to seize control of the country. So thousands of them were massacred on St. Bartholomew's Day in 1572. They remained a significant minority but never again a serious challenge to the Catholic throne. We'll come back to this sad chapter in a later episode.In the Netherlands, Calvinists united to oust the oppressive Spanish from their land.In Scotland, Calvinists created something unique in 16th C Europe: a land of one religion ruled by a monarch of another. That ruler was Mary, Queen of Scots, an 18-year-old who lived abroad. She married into the French royal family, and the Scots as well as many Englishmen feared she'd deliver Scotland to the French. One man, however, preached everywhere the notion that the people of Scotland could challenge the rule of their queen. That man was John Knox who we'll look at next time.As we conclude this episode, I again want to say “Thank you” to those who've visited the CS FB page and given us a like. And thanks to those who've rated and reviewed the podcast on iTunes. While people access the podcast though different feeds, iTunes in one of the most important because that's how podcasts are evaluated in terms of popularity. The more 5-star ratings we get and written reviews, the more it bumps us up in the ratings.Every so often I remind listeners they can donate to help defray the expenses of associated with the podcast. 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This episode is titled - Popes.We begin with a quote from Pope Leo I and his Sermon 5 ...It is true that all bishops taken singly preside each with his proper solicitude over his own flock, and know that they will have to give account for the sheep committed to them. To us [that is: the Popes], however, is committed the common care of all; and no single bishop's administration is other than a part of our task.The history of the Popes, AKA the bishops of Rome, could easily constitute its own study & podcast. Low & behold there IS a podcast by Stephen Guerra on this very subject. You can access it via iTunes or the History podcasters website.Our treatment here will be far more summary & brief, in keeping with our usual method.Several of the factors that elevated the Church at Rome to prominence by AD 200 were still pertinent to in the 4th & 5th Cs. Theologically, while at the dawn of the 3rd C Rome claimed an over-riding apostolic authority derived from both Peter & Paul, by the 5th Paul was dropped. His historical role in the Church at Rome was forgotten in favor of the textual argument based on 3 key NT passages that seemed to assign Peter a special place as de factor leader of the church under Christ. For those taking notes, the passages were Matt 16, Luke 22, & John 21.As noted in previous episodes, another factor lending weight to Rome's claim as premier church was the steadfastness of the bishops of Rome during the Arian controversy. Rome simply maintained a reputation for orthodoxy. It's interesting that the bishops of Rome never attended an ecumenical council. By doing so they ostensibly avoided the political maneuvers that often accompanied the councils; as we saw with Cyril & Nestorius, & the nasty schemes that embroiled the churches of Alexandria & Antioch.Administratively, Rome adhered to the tradition of a local & provincial synod twice a year. This group of conservative bishops was the vehicle through which their leader, the bishop of Rome, acted. This stood in stark contrast to the synod at Constantinople, held only when some need pressed & attended only by those bishops inclined to show up. And when they did, the bishops held varying loyalties between Alexandria, Antioch, & Constantinople. You remember the Robber's Council at Ephesus where it became a bloody brawl. And the Eastern Councils even altered each other's creeds & conclusions. With this kind of confusion in the East, it's little wonder Rome appeared a bastion of stability.Geographically, by reason of his location, the Roman bishop had a voice that was heard far & wide. Keep in mind that, Rome was the only patriarchate in the West.Politically, Rome, while still highly symbolic, was no longer the political center of the West. Milan, then later Ravenna were the capitals of the Western Empire. With the royal absence, Rome's bishop became the city's most important figure. Likely for this reason alone, the associations of imperial Rome began to surround the church's government.The word 'pope' derives from a word used by Greek children for their father = papas. It was first used in Latin the beginning of the 3rd C as an informal title for the bishop of Carthage. From there, the bishops of Alexandria picked it up & began to be called "pope" a few decades later. It's still the title of the Coptic patriarch of Alexandria.The first known use of the word for the Bishop of Rome comes from an inscription in 303 for Marcellinus, [MAR-shuh-LEE-noss] but a lack of attribution going forward over the next decades means the word was not a common title till much later in the 4th C. The title then became almost exclusively associated in the West with Roman bishop from the 6th C on.In covering how the Bishop at Rome BECAME the Pope, we need to look at HOW it was that the other bishops came to regard him, not just as first among equals, but as someone ordained by God to be in authority over them; someone they owed obedience to as God's Earthly representative. It's evident to anyone who takes the time to study the subject that while a growing number of bishops came to this conclusion, it was by no means something everyone acknowledged. The issue even led to the great rift between the Eastern & Western churches. // So Let's track, in outline at least, how the bishop at Rome became Pope.In the mid-4th C, during the tenure of the Roman bishop Julius, the 3rd canon of the Council at Sardica in 343 established the rule that a bishop who'd been deposed could appeal to the bishop of Rome. This was an important step in the recognition of his appellate authority.In the mid 4th C, the most important bishop of Rome for advancing the claims of his see was Damasus [Dah-MAH-sus]. He became bishop after a contested election in which there was bloodshed between his supporters and those of his rival Ursinus [ur-ZEE-noos]. Damasus made regular references to Rome as "the apostolic see" & spoke of the "primacy of the Roman see" on the basis of Matthew 16:18. Damasus sanctified the burial sites of previous Roman bishops in the catacombs, marking them with ornate inscriptions, he reformed the Latin liturgy, & commissioned Jerome to revise the Latin Bible.Instead of adopting the posture & accoutrements of a humble shepherd of God's flock, Damasus affected an imperial aura reminiscent of an emperor. So exalted was he that the pagan historian Ammianus Marcellinus hinted he might become a Christian if he could be bishop of Rome.At the end of the 4th C, Bishop Siricius regarded even his letters as being authoritative edicts & styled them as "apostolic." Shortly after that, Innocent I declared that Sardica' s 3rd canon giving the Roman Bishop appellate power was retroactive to the Council of Nicaea in 325. Innocent said the Church's highest teaching authority belonged to Rome. He extended his authority beyond the realm of the Western Empire into the province of Illyricum and started referring to the Roman Bishop as "vicar."Boniface I prohibited appeals beyond Rome.Leo I, AKA Leo the Great, can rightly be referred to as the first pope in that he embodied what that title means for most people today. He combined authority over councils & emperors with the idea the Roman Bishop was Peter's successor in constructing his theory of the papacy.As we saw in the episode a while back on Leo, his 3rd Sermon, delivered on the 1st anniversary of his election, explained the Petrine theory in terms of the Roman law of inheritance. Leo argued Jesus gave Peter the keys of the kingdom, so authority over the other apostles. He also claimed, after long tradition that Peter was the first bishop of Rome, and his authority was passed on to the subsequent bishops of Rome. Therefore, Leo reasoned, the perpetual authority of Peter is found in the Roman bishop. He dispensed with earlier views of church leadership & made the authority of bishops dependent on the Pope.Since this is a Church History, not a theology or ecciesiology podcast, I'm not going to go into what I, as an Evangelical Protestant, find tenuous in Leo's position.What's important for our purposes here is to realize that now, the bishop of Rome stood between Jesus Christ and other bishops.When Leo's Tome was read at the Council of Chalcedon, the bishops echoed his claim with the acclamation that Peter spoke through Leo. Chalcedon was unusual in that it gave assent to Rome's teaching authority; something previously unknown and later seldom acknowledged in the East.While Rome's primacy was taken as fact in the West, it was a different story in the East. The Council of Chalcedon ranked the Eastern Capital as next to Rome in terms of authority. But Rome never accepted that canon, concerned that by doing so it would degrade Rome's claim to absolute authority.Leo drew a comparison between the 2 natures of Jesus and the 2 parts of the empire; that is, the the religious a7 the civil. Specifically, he referred to the priesthood and the kingship. He compared Peter and Paul as founders of the Roman church to Romulus and Remus as the founders of the Roman city. He presented the Pax Christianum as counterpart to the Pax Romanum.Leo's policy toward the barbarians was to civilize & sanctify them. They called him the "Consul of God." Leo negotiated with the Huns Attila to get them to turn back from Rome. He even claimed the title of the pagan chief priest of Rome, the "pontifex maximus" for himself; chief bridge-builder. He was the 1st Roman bishop to be buried in St. Peter's.It's clear that most of the powers & privileges of future popes were seen in Leo's methods, & policies. He acted as a head of Rome's civil government, checked the advance of barbarians, enforced his authority on distant bishops, preached doctrine, & intervened at Chalcedon.While Augustine provided the intellectual substance for the medieval Western church, Leo laid down its institutional form.At the end of the 5th C, Pope Gelasius took Leo's papal theory even further. He foresaw that the Emperor Marcian's claim to being a spiritual authority & kind of priest-king at the Council of Chalcedon was dangerous. Gelasisus said that the Old Testament functions of prophet, priest, and king, were filled by Jesus Christ alone as the God-Man. Among mere humans, these functions had to be kept separate. And that in the Kingdom of God, priests were superior in authority to kings. This position became a major point of tension throughout the Middle Ages. It will be the crucible that produces much of the history of Europe for the next few hundred years.Pope Gelasius continued the claim it was the office of the Roman church to judge other churches, but could be judged by no human tribunal.By the end of the 5th C, the Western Church virtually equated the kingdom of Christ with the Church. In the East the ideal of a Christianized empire continued on. The reign of Eastern Emperor Justinian seemed an affirmation, even a confirmation of this.As we end this episode, I want to take a little time to try & clarify some words that anyone who studies church history is bound to encounter. It's some titles for church leaders. The problem is sorting out exactly what these words & titles mean; WHO they refer to.I'm referring to the words--pastor, priest, monk, bishop, archbishop, metropolitan, & patriarch.What follows is BY NO MEANS a technical definition for these things. This is meant as a more practical and vastly simplified working definition for those who wants a quick handle on what these things mean as they review church history.Understand right off that these are also words that have been fluid in terms of definition over time.Pastor is a good NT word that's synonymous in the NT with the word's elder & bishop or overseer. All the words refer to the same office & ministry in a local church. And BTW, they do refer to that scope - a local church; not someone who oversees other pastor-elder-bishops.Elder refers to a man's maturity & character as morally & spiritually fit to lead a local church.Bishop refers to his office as a spiritual authority as an overseer,while pastor refers to his task as a shepherd of God's flock.A hundred or so years after the Apostles, pastors were regularly called bishops because they oversaw a team of fellow elders & deacons who served God by serving His people. We ought to think of bishops as equivalent to senior or lead pastors in today's churches.Now, keeping to that analogy, imagine there aren't several dozen churches of different denominational stripes in your town; there's just one church, led by a senior pastor bishop. That church sends out several younger pastors to plant churches in surrounding communities. They are going to look to their sending church and its bishop as a kind of spiritual parent. And if they in turn send out even more pastors to plant more works, that original sending church and pastor takes on a highly respected role of providing guidance, not just for his local congregation, but all the works they spun off. SO, he becomes arch­bishop - because all those local pastors are called, bishops, right?What happened over the first few hundred years of church history was that 5 churches became recognized as canters of church life and authority, 1 in the West at Rome and 4 in the East; Alexandria, Antioch, Constantinople, & a 4th that varied over time from Jerusalem, to Caesarea, & Carthage. The bishops of these 5 churches were at first affectionately referred to as patriarchs because they were regarded as spiritual fathers to their surrounding provinces. Over time, that title morphed from being merely an unofficial term of affection to an outright title, spelled CAPITAL P - Patriarch.The title "Metropolitan" was applied to the bishops of other large cities and their surrounding provinces beyond the 5 Patriarchates. Metropolitan is essentially synonymous with arch-bishop.A priest was someone who was officially ordained by a bishop to serve communion and baptize converts. That of course was just a very small part of his overall pastoral duties.Monks were people who devoted themselves to the service of God rather than secular employment. They may or may not be ordained as priests. Typically, they lived alongside other monks in a cloistered community.Again, this is a highly simplified description of these roles. But I hope it serves to help those of you doing your own reading in church history to sort out the various church offices.Till next time ...