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The Ministry of the Word U.S.A.
Fr Gabriel Nassif: Orthodoxy Today and the Fathers of Nicea

The Ministry of the Word U.S.A.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 17:30


Reflections
Tuesday of the Week of Holy Trinity

Reflections

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 6:42


June 2, 2026Today's Reading: Romans 11:33-36Daily Lectionary: Ecclesiastes 10:1-20; John 10:1-21“Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!” (Romans 11:33)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.This week is the week of the Holy Trinity. This week we meditate on what is perhaps the most unsearchable things of God. How can God be one and yet also be three? When I was in college, I had some friends who said He couldn't. They said you really have what we would call the Father as God, but then the Son is maybe more than human, but not quite divine—at least not like the Father. Then the Spirit, well, He is sort of just God's activity.  I really wrestled with this. A God who is one and three isn't very logical. And every time I found a verse that I thought really proved that Jesus was God, they had a response. Of course, this whole conversation is just what happened with the Arians at the Council of Nicea in 325 (where we get the Nicene Creed). They said the same thing, that Jesus isn't quite God like the Father. In the end, the Council said that Jesus IS God like the Father. He is homoousias (homo – same, ousias – substance) with the Father. He's of the same divine stuff. But He's also man, too. How does all of that work? I always tell my confirmands that I have a very technical term for that: idunno.  But how, then, did I become convinced that Nicea was correct? Ultimately, it was John 8:58: “Jesus said to them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.'” At first, it was just because Jesus said that He existed before Abraham that I found it convincing. However, it was pointed out to me that 'I AM' is the Name that God tells Moses to call Him at the burning bush. “God said to Moses, ‘I AM who I AM… Say this to the people of Israel: ‘I AM has sent me to you.' ” This meant that Jesus was saying that He was (is) that I AM that had spoken to Moses at the bush. But here He was in human flesh. And in that human flesh, He was going to the cross to die for sins. A God-man (that is, 100% human and 100% divine, not 100% mix of human and divine), dying for sins so that we could be saved. From there, I could see the Holy Spirit was also God. This, after all, was the Name into which I was baptized: the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit; one Name, three persons.  How does that work? I still dunno. God's ways are unsearchable. But they are good. I can see it in the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Blessed Lord, Your ways are unsearchable. Give us faith in all circumstances to trust in you, until we live before You eternally, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.Rev. Matthew Zickler, pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Western Springs, IL.

Sillón Bíblico
La frase más sorprendente de san Pablo

Sillón Bíblico

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 9:06


La fórmula que escuchamos en cada misa —«La gracia del Señor Jesucristo, el amor de Dios y la comunión del Espíritu Santo...»— aparece ya en san Pablo. Pero cuando Pablo la escribió todavía no existía casi nada del Nuevo Testamento y faltaban tres siglos para Nicea. ¿Cómo llegó a expresar una fe tan plenamente trinitaria?Recuerda que este canal no monetiza ni tiene publicidad, los que deseen colaborar económicamente pueden hacerlo a través de este link: https://www.eltestigofiel.org/donar

The God in Film Podcast
The Da Vinci Code - Was Jesus married?

The God in Film Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 54:29


For our ONE HUNDREDTH episode we're looking at The Da Vinci Code, the 2006 mystery thriller starring Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou and that realest of Gs, Ian McKellen, based on the controversial novel by Dan 'Don't fact check me, just love me' Brown. We'll be looking at the Council of Nicea, Emperor Constantine, and where did the idea of Jesus being married come from? We're joined by critic, author and perennial bad penny, Andy Godfrey to tell us about the film's production.    Finding the Faith in the Film begins at 21:21

Saint of the Day
Holy Equals-to-the-Apostles Emperor Constantine (337) and Helen, his mother (327)

Saint of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026


Saint Constantine was born in 272, the son of Constantius Chlorus, ruler of the western part of the Roman Empire, and St Helen. When his father died in 306 he was proclaimed successor to the throne. The empire was ruled at that time by several Caesars, each with his own territory. When Constantine learned that the Caesars Maxentius and Maximinus had joined against him, he marched on Italy. It was there that, on the eve of a decisive battle outside Rome, he saw in the sky a radiant Cross with the words "In this sign conquer." He ordered that a battle-standard be made bearing the image of a cross and inscribed with the Name of Jesus Christ. The following day he and his forces attacked and won a spectacular victory. He entered Rome in triumph and in 312 was proclaimed "Emperor of the West" by the Senate. (His brother-in-law Licinius ruled in the East.) Soon thereafter he issued his "Edict of Milan," whereby Christianity was officially tolerated for the first time, and persecution of Christians ceased. (Many believe, mistakenly, that the Edict made Christianity the only legal religion; in fact, it proclaimed freedom of religion throughout the Empire).   Licinius, though he pretended to accept the Edict, soon began persecuting Christians in his domain. In response, Constantine fought and defeated him in 324, becoming sole Emperor of the entire Roman Empire. In 324 he laid the foundations of a new capital in the town of Byzantium; in 330 he inaugurated the new capital city, naming it "New Rome" and "Constantinople." In 325 he called the First Ecumenical Council at Nicea, attending its sessions himself. Shortly before his repose in 337, he received Holy Baptism; he died on Holy Pentecost, at the age of sixty-five, and was interred in the Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople.   St Constantine's holy mother Helen, in her role as "Augusta" of the Empire, founded countless churches. She traveled to Jerusalem and found the True Cross on which the Lord was crucified. In the Holy Land she established churches at the sites of Christ's Nativity and burial, which still stand today in much-modified form. She died at about eighty years of age.

North Avenue Church Podcast
Why We Must *Reject* Catholicism's Teaching on Icon Veneration

North Avenue Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 44:52


Few issues show more clearly show the error of the supposed infallble authority of the Roman Catholic Church (or the Eastern Orthodox Church!) than that of icon veneration. That may sound strange, but both Catholic and Eastern Orthodox theologies claim that the findings of the Second Council of Nicea (787 AD) were infallible. And at this council, the veneration of icons is not just affirmed, but all who reject it are put under a supposedly infallible 'anathema'! This is no small matter. You can watch this message here.

And Also With You
100th Episode of And Also With You! (Season 3 Finale)

And Also With You

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 62:55


We can't believe it but here we are with our ONE HUNDREDTH EPISODE of And Also With You! If this podcast has helped you grow in your faith, would you consider supporting us with a donation?  DONATE HERE VIA PAYPAL, VENMO, OR APPLE PAY: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/AQ74PDBMBXYVA +++ Like what you hear? We are an entirely crowd-sourced, you-funded project.  SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcast There's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons! +++ Our Website: https://andalsowithyoupod.com Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/ ++++ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/and-also-with-you-the-podcast/ ++++ More about Father Lizzie: BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/ RevLizzie.com https://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzie Jubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org  ++++ More about Mother Laura: https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peaches ++++ Theme music: "On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue). New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST! 

高效磨耳朵 | 最好的英语听力资源
单词造句磨耳朵 首字母N day154(1531-1540)

高效磨耳朵 | 最好的英语听力资源

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 14:45


听前提示一、每期提供10个单词,每个单词都会有2-3个例句,方便理解记忆。二、每个单词和句子都会重复5遍,其中第2遍为慢速,有助于识别。三、本材料的整体难度较低,可以用来听力磨耳朵和单词查漏补缺。Day 1541531.Nicea.美好的;友好的,亲切的You look very nice.你看起来很漂亮。Have a nice vacation.祝你有个愉快的假期。What a nice surprise!真是太惊喜了!1532.Niecen.侄女,甥女She is my niece.她是我的侄女。What's your niece's name?你侄女叫什么名字?1533.Nightn.夜间;夜;晚上That was so dark that night.那天晚上太黑了。I slept very well last night.昨晚我睡得很好。Someone robbed the bank last night.昨晚有人抢劫了银行。1534.Nobodypron.谁也不,无人Nobody wants you to do that.没有人希望你那样做。It strikes me that nobody is willing to help.令我震惊的是,没人愿意提供帮助。1535.Noisen.喧闹声,噪声,吵嚷声I heard an unusual noise.我听见一声不寻常的声音。The noise disturbed his sleep.噪音扰乱了他的睡眠。This continuous noise annoys me.这种持续的噪音让我很烦恼。1536.Noisya.吵闹的,喧闹的He is a noisy boy.他是个吵闹的男孩。It is a remarkably noisy and crowded city.这是一个非常嘈杂和拥挤的城市。It's hard to work efficiently in such noisy environment.在如此嘈杂的环境中很难高效地工作。1537.Nonsensen.胡说,废话You're talking nonsense!你在胡说八道!What you said is absolute nonsense.你说的话绝对是胡说八道。I don't have time for this nonsense.我没时间胡说八道。1538.Normala.正常的,普通的;正规的Everything is normal.一切都很正常。It's normal to make mistakes.犯错是正常的。It's normal to feel tired after such a long trip.经过这么长时间的旅行后感到疲倦是很正常的。1539.Normallyadv.通常,平常;正常地Just try to behave normally.试着表现正常一点。Her heart is beating normally.她的心脏跳动正常。I normally get up at 6 o'clock.我通常在6点钟起床。1540.Northn.北方 a.北方的 ad.向北I'm at the north gate.我在北门。My house is north of the city.我的房子在城市的北边。

nicea normala
Teologia para Vivir Podcast
¿Infalibilidad o construcción histórica?

Teologia para Vivir Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 29:41


Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/editorialtpv El día de hoy hablaremos del libro "La infalibilidad de la Iglesia de Roma - Vol. 2: El veredicto de la historia". Video: https://youtu.be/Itt3t4NvyZs  PPT: https://teologiaparavivir.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The_Infallibility_Audit.pdf   En este episodio presentamos La infalibilidad de la Iglesia de Roma, Vol. 2: El veredicto de la historia, de George Salmon, la continuación y conclusión de una de las críticas protestantes más rigurosas jamás escritas contra la pretensión de infalibilidad papal. Si el primer volumen preguntaba si Roma podía probar lógicamente su infalibilidad, este segundo volumen plantea una cuestión todavía más directa: ¿la confirma la historia? Salmon lleva al lector desde los errores concretos del supuesto guía infalible —la Vulgata defectuosa de Sixto V, la condena de Galileo, los casos de Liberio, Zósimo, Vigilio y Honorio— hasta la construcción progresiva de la supremacía romana a través de los concilios, los textos petrinos, la tradición sobre Pedro en Roma, las falsas decretales y el poder temporal del papado. Aquí aparecen Nicea, Constantinopla, Éfeso, Calcedonia, Constanza, Florencia y Vaticano I no como nombres lejanos, sino como escenarios de conflicto doctrinal, presión política, autoridad disputada y desarrollo institucional. Esta edición española incluye aparato editorial, glosario, bibliografía, índices y los decretos del Concilio Vaticano I, ofreciendo al lector herramientas para evaluar el argumento con precisión histórica. Un episodio para pastores, estudiantes, apologistas, historiadores y todo lector que quiera examinar la infalibilidad papal no solo como doctrina, sino como fenómeno histórico.

Ministry Network Podcast
The Council of Nicea & The Church Today w/ Randy Caldejo and Blake Franze

Ministry Network Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 49:13


This episode of the Westminster Podcast features Blake Franze and Randy Caldejo in conversation with Nate Shannon, reflecting on their experience at the 1700th anniversary conference of the Council of Nicaea in Istanbul. The discussion explores the enduring theological significance of the Nicene Creed as both a historical response to heresy and a continuing model for faithful doctrinal clarity grounded in Scripture. Drawing from the global and ecumenical nature of the conference, the conversation highlights the unity and diversity of the worldwide church, the urgent need for theological education amid rapid church growth, and the importance of recovering a robust, Scripture-shaped theological method. The episode also reflects on how ancient confessional truths continue to inform modern challenges, from ministry in closed countries to emerging issues like artificial intelligence, calling the church to ongoing reformation and faithfulness in every age. If you enjoy this episode, you can access tons of content just like this at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wm.wts.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you would like to join us in our mission to train specialists in the bible to proclaim the whole counsel of God for Christ and his global church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wts.edu/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for listening!

Daybreak
Daybreak for May 2, 2026

Daybreak

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2026 59:59


Saturday of the Fourth Week of Easter Memorial of St. Athanasius; Fourth Century bishop of Alexandria; became a theological advisor at the Council of Nicea when he was still in his late twenties; he opposed Arianism and defended the divinity of the Son of Man; he wrote many works on the Incarnation and the Trinity as well as The Life of Anthony, which helped define and foster both monastic living and the writing of saints’ lives; he died in 373 A.D. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/2/26 Gospel: John 14:7-14

And Also With You
Who is St. Julian of Norwich? PART 02

And Also With You

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 40:45


What does the raucous laughter of Nicki Minaj and Billy Graham have to do with 14th century saint? Find out in PART TWO of our MOST requested episodes ever -- diving deep into the question "Who is Saint Julian of Norwich???" Author of Revelations of Divine Love, coiner of the phrase "All Shall Be Well," and delighter in God's delight, St. Julian is such a powerful visionary and leader we needed two episodes to do her justice. We're joined again by the The Rev. Dr. Amy Laura Hall, one of Lizzie's professors from her time at Duke Divinity School. In part two, we explore "Christ as our true mother," the nature of the devil, and we see how Julian has echoes for us to consider in today's religious landscape. We also get a little teaser for Dr. Hall's new book, out in May 2026, called ERECTING THE PULPIT: MUSCULAR CHRISTIANITY FROM TEDDY ROOSEVELT TO DONALD TRUMP. Amy Laura Hall is Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies at Duke University, where she has taught since 1999. She is the author of four books, including Conceiving Parenthood: American Protestantism and the Spirit of Reproduction (2007) and Laughing at the Devil: Seeing the World with Julian of Norwich (2018). A noted authority on Christianity and culture in the U.S., Hall has also contributed provocative essays on Protestantism and politics to Religion Dispatches and Religion News Service. Resources mentioned in this episode: Laughing at the Devil: Seeing the World with Julian of Norwich by Amy Laura Hall https://www.dukeupress.edu/laughing-at-the-devil Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich trans. by Elizabeth Spearing https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/261039/revelations-of-divine-love-by-julian-of-norwich-translated-by-elizabeth-spearing-introduction-and-notes-by-a-c-spearing/ Julian of Norwich and the Mystical Body Politic of Christ By Frederick Christian Bauerschmidt --https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268022082/julian-of-norwich/ The Writings of Julian of Norwich A Vision Showed to a Devout Woman and A Revelation of Love Edited by Nicholas Watson and Jacqueline Jenkins -- https://www.psupress.org/books/titles/0-271-02547-6.html?srsltid=AfmBOoopOJOEaY69eupR8Rx1uxzSJyVJpaSpLJKpJoHSPKAQ9ry8HPJY Rev. Dr. Amy Laura Hall's works: FORTHCOMING: Erecting the Pulpit: Muscular Christianity from Teddy Roosevelt to Donald Trump https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/erecting-the-pulpit-9798216383475/ Laughing at the Devil: Seeing the World with Julian of Norwich by Amy Laura Hall https://www.dukeupress.edu/laughing-at-the-devil https://arcmag.org/home-movies-for-holy-week/ +++ Like what you hear? We are an entirely crowd-sourced, you-funded project.  SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcast There's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons! +++ Our Website: https://andalsowithyoupod.com Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/ ++++ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/and-also-with-you-the-podcast/ ++++ More about Father Lizzie: BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/ RevLizzie.com https://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzie Jubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org  ++++ More about Mother Laura: https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peaches ++++ Theme music: "On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue). New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST! 

And Also With You
Who is St. Julian of Norwich? PART 01

And Also With You

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 46:34


What does Rage Against the Machine and motherly images of God have to do with a 14th century saint?  Turns out ... a LOT. We are (finally) doing one of the MOST requested episodes ever -- diving deep into the question "Who is Saint Julian of Norwich???" And in order to dive into this saint whose revelatory witness of radical love, the wounds of Christ, and laughing at the nothingness of the devil, we have called in an expert: The Rev. Dr. Amy Laura Hall, one of Lizzie's professors from her time at Duke Divinity School.  This conversation was so rich that we had to split into two parts, so join us this week for PART ONE where we get a lay of the land of 14th century England, the bubonic plague, feudalism and its violence, and in this despairing time how Saint Julian received an incandescent vision of Christ's love for the whole world.  Amy Laura Hall is Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies at Duke University, where she has taught since 1999. She is the author of four books, including Conceiving Parenthood: American Protestantism and the Spirit of Reproduction (2007) and Laughing at the Devil: Seeing the World with Julian of Norwich (2018). A noted authority on Christianity and culture in the U.S., Hall has also contributed provocative essays on Protestantism and politics to Religion Dispatches and Religion News Service. Resources mentioned in this episode: Laughing at the Devil: Seeing the World with Julian of Norwich by Amy Laura Hall https://www.dukeupress.edu/laughing-at-the-devil Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich trans. by Elizabeth Spearing https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/261039/revelations-of-divine-love-by-julian-of-norwich-translated-by-elizabeth-spearing-introduction-and-notes-by-a-c-spearing/ Julian of Norwich and the Mystical Body Politic of Christ By Frederick Christian Bauerschmidt --https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268022082/julian-of-norwich/ The Writings of Julian of Norwich A Vision Showed to a Devout Woman and A Revelation of Love Edited by Nicholas Watson and Jacqueline Jenkins -- https://www.psupress.org/books/titles/0-271-02547-6.html?srsltid=AfmBOoopOJOEaY69eupR8Rx1uxzSJyVJpaSpLJKpJoHSPKAQ9ry8HPJY Rev. Dr. Amy Laura Hall's works: FORTHCOMING: Erecting the Pulpit: Muscular Christianity from Teddy Roosevelt to Donald Trump https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/erecting-the-pulpit-9798216383475/ Laughing at the Devil: Seeing the World with Julian of Norwich by Amy Laura Hall https://www.dukeupress.edu/laughing-at-the-devil https://arcmag.org/home-movies-for-holy-week/ +++ Like what you hear? We are an entirely crowd-sourced, you-funded project.  SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcast There's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons! +++ Our Website: https://andalsowithyoupod.com Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/ ++++ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/and-also-with-you-the-podcast/ ++++ More about Father Lizzie: BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/ RevLizzie.com https://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzie Jubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org  ++++ More about Mother Laura: https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peaches ++++ Theme music: "On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue). New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST! 

The Apologist‘s Bookshelf
One Minute Answers to Skeptics' Top Forty Questions | The Apologist's Bookshelf

The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 20:08


Charlie Campbell gives short answers to some interesting questions--How can you say Jesus is the only way to God? Wasn't the deity of Christ an invention by the church during the fourth century at the Council of Nicea? How can a loving God send somebody to hell? Haven't certain books of the Bible been lost? Isn't there a conflict between the God in the Old Testament, who is often portrayed as cruel, and the God of the New Testament who seems very loving?  NOTE—If you wish to listen to previous podcasts that cover different parts of this book, go to podbean and look at the five choices listed right above the podcasts (Home, Subscribe, Profile, Connect, and the search icon). Click on the search icon and type in the name of the book. Book: One Minute Answers to Skeptics' Top Forty Questions by Charlie Campbell Purchase book here I'm Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious about the intellectual foundation of the Christian faith. Each episode, I feature a key book on topics like the existence of God, the historical evidence for Jesus, science and Christianity, or the reliability of the Bible. These are the books that have earned a permanent place on my apologetics bookshelf—and I want to share them with you. Contact me: theapologistsbookshelf@gmail.com

And Also With You
What is a Sermon?

And Also With You

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 49:39


The sermon may (or may not) be your favorite part of the service, but did you know not all Christian services have a sermon? And there are as many definitions of what a sermon "is" as there are preachers. So we dive into what a sermon is in the most basic terms, and then get into what a sermon is for us, and what we think makes the best kind of sermon.  +++ Like what you hear? We are an entirely crowd-sourced, you-funded project.  SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcast There's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons! +++ Our Website: https://andalsowithyoupod.com Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/ ++++ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/and-also-with-you-the-podcast/ ++++ More about Father Lizzie: BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/ RevLizzie.com https://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzie Jubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org  ++++ More about Mother Laura: https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peaches St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, PA ++++ Theme music: "On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue). New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST! 

And Also With You
What is the Exsultet?

And Also With You

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 44:07


Easter is proclaimed in the Easter Vigil with a famous chant called "The Exsultet," and while we have lots of other famous chants and proclamations, this one is really special and has a wild backstory. So for Eastertide this year, we're excited to welcome Mother Laura back from her maternity leave and dive right into this liturgical, theological, and social history! Special thanks to The Rev. Kira Austin-Young who so expertly chanted the Exsultet for us! +++ Like what you hear? We are an entirely crowd-sourced, you-funded project.  SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcast There's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons! +++ Our Website: https://andalsowithyoupod.com Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/ ++++ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/and-also-with-you-the-podcast/ ++++ More about Father Lizzie: BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/ RevLizzie.com https://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzie Jubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org  ++++ More about Mother Laura: https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peaches St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, PA ++++ Theme music: "On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue). New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST! 

Oudheid
De wereld van de woestijnvaders (2/2)

Oudheid

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 36:04


In de tweede aflevering van het tweeluik over de woestijnvaders gaan we met dr. Nienke Vos van de Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam van start met Athanasius: wat betekende hij voor het vroege christendom? Nienke neemt ons mee naar het Eerste Concilie van Nicea, waar Athanasius bij aanwezig was, naar Alexandrië in de 4de eeuw, naar het verhaal van en de strijd rond Arius en het arianisme en meer... want we kijken ook nog naar Antonius, waar Athanasius een biografie over schreef. En in de 4de eeuw raken Athanasius en de woestijnvaders elkaar: dat verkennen we in deze aflevering uitgebreid!Shownotes

Radio Maria USA Spanish
Documentos Del Magisterio de La Iglesia Católica, Episodio 10: II Concilio de Nicea

Radio Maria USA Spanish

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 50:03


Documentos Del Magisterio De La Iglesia Católica, Con el Padre Guillermo González, Vicario de la Misión de San Gabriel. II Concilio de Nicea, Séptimo Concilio Ecuménico. Controversia Iconoclasta. Recuerda que Radio María se sostiene exclusivamente con las donaciones de sus oyentes. Ayúdenos a continuar esta obra de la Virgen María con su donativo, por pequeño que sea.

Radio Maria USA Spanish
Documentos Del Magisterio de La Iglesia Católica, Episodio 10: II Concilio de Nicea ˏˋ ✞ ˎˊ

Radio Maria USA Spanish

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 50:03


Documentos Del Magisterio De La Iglesia Católica, Con el Padre Guillermo González, Vicario de la Misión de San Gabriel. II Concilio de Nicea, Séptimo Concilio Ecuménico. Controversia Iconoclasta. Recuerda que Radio María se sostiene exclusivamente con las donaciones de sus oyentes. Ayúdenos a continuar esta obra de la Virgen María con su donativo, por pequeño que sea.

And Also With You
What is Temptation?

And Also With You

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 43:18


Lent begins with the story of Jesus being tempted in the wilderness by Satan. But ... what is temptation? As we come to the end of our 40 days of Lent now in Holy Week, we take a moment to truly ask of God and ourselves what temptation is, and is not. Join friend of Rev. Lizzie and the pod, The Rev. Angela Tyler-Williams. We're excited to welcome Rev. Laura back from maternity leave next month! Please pray for her continued rest and recovery in the meantime :)  +++ Like what you hear? We are an entirely crowd-sourced, you-funded project.  SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcast There's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons! +++ Our Website: https://andalsowithyoupod.com Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/ ++++ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/and-also-with-you-the-podcast/ ++++ More about Father Lizzie: BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/ RevLizzie.com https://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzie Jubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org  ++++ More about Mother Laura: https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peaches St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, PA ++++ Theme music: "On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue). New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST!  Cover art today is a sketch by Rembrandt of the Temptation of Christ. 

Retail War Games
30 Years in TV: Storytelling, Survival, and the Evolution of Local Media | Nicea DeGering

Retail War Games

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 37:42


In this episode of Retail War Games, Jeremy sits down with a staple of Utah broadcasting, Nicea DeGering. With a career spanning over 30 years at ABC4, Nicea shares her journey from being a 29-year-old crime reporter to becoming a pioneer of "infotainment" as the face of Good Things Utah. She offers a rare look into the survival skills required to stay relevant in a transitory business, having successfully navigated her role through seven different station owners.The conversation explores the profound shift in local media—from the strict lines of 90s traditional news to the personality-driven, community-focused landscape of today. Nicea breaks down why local storytelling remains essential even in the age of social media, describing the early days of her show as a "community gathering place" that functioned like Facebook before Facebook existed.Beyond the industry shifts, Nicea speaks candidly about the personal toll of being in the public eye. She discusses her evolution from trying to please every social media critic to finally embracing her own authenticity, concluding that "the only person I'm good at being is me". Whether you are a brand looking to tell your story or a leader navigating a changing industry, this episode is a masterclass in staying power, authenticity, and the art of human connection.  

And Also With You
Who is the Woman at the Well?

And Also With You

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 38:45


The Samaritan Woman, also called The Woman at the Well, appears in John 4 in a long discourse with Jesus under the noonday sun. She famously has had many husbands and is currently "with" a man who is "not her husband," and yet ... she is also a pivotal evangelist, preacher, and leader for the early Jesus movement. We heard her story in Lent 3, Year A, so we're taking a moment dive deeper into this text and what it might to say to us who are reclaiming our Christian faith for modern Christian life.  Join friend of Rev. Lizzie and the pod, The Rev. Angela Tyler-Williams!.  We're excited to welcome Rev. Laura back from maternity leave next month! Please pray for her continued rest and recovery in the meantime :)  +++ Like what you hear? We are an entirely crowd-sourced, you-funded project.  SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcast There's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons! +++ Our Website: https://andalsowithyoupod.com Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/ ++++ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/and-also-with-you-the-podcast/ ++++ More about Father Lizzie: BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/ RevLizzie.com https://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzie Jubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org  ++++ More about Mother Laura: https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peaches St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, PA ++++ Theme music: "On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue). New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST!  Cover art for this episode from Wikimedia commons, Carl Heinrich Bloch - Woman at the Well. 

And Also With You
Who was St. Brigid?

And Also With You

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 59:49


Saint Brigid of Kildare is steeped in myth to people of Christian and Pagan faith, and she's one of the three patron saints of Ireland. Known for being an abbess who led orders of men and women; a nun who celebrated the Mass; a woman who shared a bed with her "anam cara" or "soulmate," fellow nun Darlughdach; for making a pregnancy miraculously disappear; and, bamboozingly, for being the patron saint of computers ... there's a lot to unpack about this fiery lady. Join friend of Rev. Lizzie and the pod, The Rev. Angela Tyler-Williams, for a spirited conversation about saints, who tells the sacred stories of our faith, and why this Irish goddess-slash-saint still has good news for us in the liminal spaces today.  We're excited to welcome Rev. Laura back from maternity leave next month! Please pray for her continued rest and recovery in the meantime :) More on Saint Brigid: Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul - John Philip Newell - https://materialmedia.com/product/sacred-earth-sacred-soul/ Catholics for Choice - St. Brigid prayer card - https://www.catholicsforchoice.org/resource-library/prayer-cards-st-hildegard-and-st-brigid/ https://www.cta-usa.org/perspectives/st-brigid-of-kildare-patroness-of-reproductive-justice Britannica - https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Brigit-of-Ireland https://www.asn.org.uk/st-brigid-of-kildare-patron-saint-and-irelands-first-abortionist/  +++ Like what you hear? We are an entirely crowd-sourced, you-funded project.  SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcast There's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons! +++ Our Website: https://andalsowithyoupod.com Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/ ++++ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/and-also-with-you-the-podcast/ ++++ More about Father Lizzie: BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/ RevLizzie.com https://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzie Jubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org  ++++ More about Mother Laura: https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peaches St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, PA ++++ Theme music: "On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue). New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST! 

And Also With You
What is the Nicene Creed? PART 12: Resurrection of the Dead

And Also With You

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 46:33


For part 12 of 12 on “What is the Nicene Creed?” we unpack these lines:"We look for the resurrection of the dead,and the life of the world to come.Amen."**cues up "The Final Countdown" by Europe**So... what is the world to come? What does it have to do with the resurrection of the dead? +++Like what you hear? We are an entirely crowd-sourced, you-funded project. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcastThere's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons!+++Our Website: https://andalsowithyoupod.comOur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/++++MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/and-also-with-you-the-podcast/++++More about Father Lizzie:BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/RevLizzie.comhttps://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzieJubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org ++++More about Mother Laura:https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peachesSt. Paul's Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, PA++++Theme music:"On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue).New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST! 

Quilisma
Cantando la misericordia

Quilisma

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 29:30


Terminati gli eccessi del Carnevale è cominciata la Quaresima che – credenti o no, coinvolge tutti, perché anche nel vivere quotidiano c'è qualcosa che tocca la sensibilità dei singoli. Chi vive un tempo di ripresa di preghiera, chi si impegna in rinunce e digiuni, chi cerca luoghi densi di spiritualità nella consapevolezza - ma anche no - che la Quaresima è tempo di Misericordia. La Quaresima affonda le sue radici primi secoli della Cristianità come tempo di penitenza, digiuno e preghiera per i catecumeni e la comunità dei credenti. Radicato nel simbolismo biblico dei 40 giorni di Gesù nel deserto e i 40 anni nel deserto dell'Esodo, si strutturò nel IV secolo grazie al Concilio tenutosi a Nicea nel 325. La musica ha dato un contributo notevole, attraverso i secoli, nel sottolineare il concetto di “misericordia” esplicitato dalle sacre scritture. Una delle composizioni più famose è certamente il Miserere che Gregorio Allegri compose nella prima metà del Seicento. Una pagina musicale straordinaria della quale “Quilisma” ci guiderà alla scoperta e alla comprensione, svelandoci una versione mai scritta ma più volte cantata.

Quilisma
Cantando la misericordia

Quilisma

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 29:30


Terminati gli eccessi del Carnevale è cominciata la Quaresima che – credenti o no, coinvolge tutti, perché anche nel vivere quotidiano c'è qualcosa che tocca la sensibilità dei singoli. Chi vive un tempo di ripresa di preghiera, chi si impegna in rinunce e digiuni, chi cerca luoghi densi di spiritualità nella consapevolezza - ma anche no - che la Quaresima è tempo di Misericordia. La Quaresima affonda le sue radici primi secoli della Cristianità come tempo di penitenza, digiuno e preghiera per i catecumeni e la comunità dei credenti. Radicato nel simbolismo biblico dei 40 giorni di Gesù nel deserto e i 40 anni nel deserto dell'Esodo, si strutturò nel IV secolo grazie al Concilio tenutosi a Nicea nel 325. La musica ha dato un contributo notevole, attraverso i secoli, nel sottolineare il concetto di “misericordia” esplicitato dalle sacre scritture. Una delle composizioni più famose è certamente il Miserere che Gregorio Allegri compose nella prima metà del Seicento. Una pagina musicale straordinaria della quale “Quilisma” ci guiderà alla scoperta e alla comprensione, svelandoci una versione mai scritta ma più volte cantata.

Saint of the Day
Holy Hieromartyrs of Cherson (4th c.) - March 7

Saint of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026


These seven holy Bishops give a vivid picture of the dangers endured by those who traveled to proclaim the Gospel of Christ in the early centuries of the Church. All seven were sent as missionary bishops to Cherson on the Black Sea, and all seven died there as Martyrs. Hermon, Bishop of Jerusalem, first sent Ephraim and Basileus; Basileus raised the son of the prince of Cherson to life, after which many believed and were baptized. The unbelievers, though, bound him by the feet and dragged him through the streets until he died. Ephraim was beheaded when he refused to make sacrifice to the idols. Eugenios, Agathodoros, and Elpidios were then sent by the Bishop of Jerusalem; they were beaten to death with rods and stones. Aetherius was sent during the reign of Constantine the Great, and was able to govern the Church in freedom and peace, and to build a church in Cherson. Capito, the last to be sent, brought the Gospel to the fierce Scythians. To prove the power of his God, they asked him to go into a burning furnace, saying that if he was not consumed, they would believe. Putting all his trust in God, the holy Bishop vested himself, made the sign of the Cross, and entered the furnace. He stood in the flames, fervently praying, for an hour, and came out untouched. The spectators cried out 'There is one God, the great and powerful God of the Christians, who keeps His servant safe in the burning furnace!', and all those in the town and the surrounding countryside were baptized. This miracle was spoken of at the Council of Nicea (325). Later, Scythian unbelievers captured Capito and drowned him in the River Dnieper.   The Prologue says that Aetherios ended his life in peace; the Great Horologion, that he was drowned. All these holy missionaries labored around the beginning of the fourth century.

Catholic Answers Live
#12616 Did Constantine Rig the Council of Nicea? Early Church Issues - William Albrecht

Catholic Answers Live

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026


“Did Constantine rig the Council of Nicea?” This question opens a discussion on early Church issues, including the specifics of the canon established at the Council of Florence and the complexities surrounding the organization of the early Church. Other topics include the role of Protestant pastors in critiquing Catholicism and the scriptural basis for attending Mass and confession. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:30 – Did Constantine rig the Council of Nicea? 07:51 – What is the specific canon of the council of Florence (1422) whereby the Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and Coptics all agreed on the 73 book canon of scripture? 12:40 – How can we help stop this war in the Middle East? What can I do? 16:51 – How do I respond to a Protestant claim citing Eamon Duffy's book, Saints and Sinners, that Clement never makes the claim to be a bishop, that his letter from the whole Roman community (not just him), and that the church at that time was organized under a group of bishops, not a single bishop. 21:32 – Why do Protestant pastors feel compelled to put down the Catholic faith? If they don't believe it, why don't they just leave us alone? 29:12 – Where is it in scripture that we need to attend Mass once a week and go to confession once a year? And are there any exceptions for people who can't get there (like if they can't drive). 34:09 – Why do all of the apostolic Churches like the Oriental Orthodox have different canons on scripture and different christologies? 41:08 – If my mother and father are in Purgatory, do they know each other in Purgatory? Can souls in Purgatory pray for each other? 46:28 – In the early church, how did they know how to consecrate the bread and wine at Mass? 49:10 – How does the Catholic Church view the development of the election of a pope changing from Roman clergy to the College of Cardinals? 51:48 – I've heard people say that Peter and Paul had different gospel messages, and that since I'm American, I'm a gentile, therefore I should follow Paul instead of Peter.

And Also With You
What is the Nicene Creed? PART 11: Baptism

And Also With You

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 55:28


Baptism is considered THE entrance to Christian faith -- but Christians vary widely in practice and belief on what baptism does, who it is for, and why we do it. So for part 10 of 12 on “What is the Nicene Creed?” we unpack this lines:"We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins."So we wade into the muddy waters of the River Jordan to ask: what is sin, what does it mean to be forgiven, and how does this apply when some people are literally infants when they are baptized? What does God do when we are baptized? And why is this significant that it only happens once? +++Like what you hear? We are an entirely crowd-sourced, you-funded project. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcastThere's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons!+++Our Website: https://andalsowithyoupod.comOur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/++++MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/and-also-with-you-the-podcast/++++More about Father Lizzie:BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/RevLizzie.comhttps://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzieJubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org ++++More about Mother Laura:https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peachesSt. Paul's Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, PA++++Theme music:"On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue).New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST! 

And Also With You
What is the Nicene Creed? PART 10: One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church with The Rev. Dr. Valerie Bailey

And Also With You

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 42:26


For part 10 of 12 on “What is the Nicene Creed?” we unpack this lines:"We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church."... which can feel strange, or outright ironic, when you are in a church that doesn't get along with ... the church across the street. How can we proclaim we are ONE church when Christianity is so obviously divided? How could the church 1700 years ago claim this, when division goes back to James and John vying to sit at the right hand of Jesus when he came into glory? We bring in scholar and priest, The Rev. Dr. Valerie Bailey, to speak with us and muddle through what it means to (1) be a church in the tradition of the apostles and (2) aspire for such holy unity. The Rev. Dr. Valerie Bailey Fisher The Rev. Valerie Bailey Fischer serves at Williams College as the chaplain.  She has more than 11 years of college chaplaincy experience, nearly a decade in ordained ministry and strong foundations in experiential education and social justice. Raised in the African-American Pentecostal tradition, Bailey Fischer joined the Episcopal Church as a young adult. She has a B.A. from Penn State and an M.Div. from Union Theological Seminary. She is completing a dissertation in Anglican studies and U.S. Episcopal Church history at General Theological Seminary.+++Like what you hear? We are an entirely crowd-sourced, you-funded project. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcastThere's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons!+++Our Website: https://andalsowithyoupod.comOur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/++++MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/and-also-with-you-the-podcast/++++More about Father Lizzie:BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/RevLizzie.comhttps://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzieJubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org ++++More about Mother Laura:https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peachesSt. Paul's Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, PA++++Theme music:"On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue).New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST! 

Calamares en su tinta
¿Qué pasó realmente en el Concilio de Nicea en 325?

Calamares en su tinta

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 48:41 Transcription Available


¿Sabías que un solo pacto político y religioso en el año 325 definió el futuro de la civilización occidental? En este episodio de Calamares en su Tinta, desentrañamos los misterios y las intrigas detrás del Concilio de Nicea. A partir del sorprendente (y trascendental) viaje del Papa León XIV a Turquía, viajamos 1700 años en el tiempo para entender cómo el emperador Constantino transformó al cristianismo: de una secta perseguida a la fuerza política más poderosa del Imperio Romano. Hablaremos de herejías milenarias, la creación del Credo, cómo se fijó la fecha de la Pascua y las tensiones que terminaron provocando el histórico Cisma de Oriente. Si te apasiona la historia oculta, los personajes curiosos y cómo el pasado moldea nuestro presente, este episodio es para ti. ¡No olvides suscribirte, darle like y dejarnos en los comentarios qué otro evento histórico te gustaría que analizáramos!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saint of the Day
St Eustathius, archbishop of Antioch (337) - February 21

Saint of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026


He was consecrated Bishop of Berea (Aleppo) in Syria, then of Antioch in 324. He took an active part in the Council of Nicea against the Arian heresy. His zeal for the Faith aroused the hatred of various heretics, who convened a council in Antioch where, by means of slanders and false witnesses, they were able to have the holy bishop deposed and exiled to Thrace, where he died a few years later.   The deposition of the Saint caused a schism in the Church of Antioch which was not healed until 414 (see St Meletius, Feb. 12). Saint John Chrysostom publicly praised Eustathius as a Martyr, and his relics were finally brought back to Antioch in 482. The Synaxarion says "The people then went in jubilation to meet him with lights and incense, and escorted him as he made a triumphal entry into his city, which thus recovered its unity in the Faith and in the veneration of this champion of Orthodoxy."

The Reformanda Initiative
96. Watch out 2033! The Coming Omega Point.

The Reformanda Initiative

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 33:41


In this episode, Leo, Clay, and Reid discuss Leonardo's most recent Vatican File, which looks ahead to 2033 and an important initiative of the ecumenical movement. They also discuss the importance of the 1700th anniversary of Nicea and how that relates to 2033.https://vaticanfiles.org/en/2026/02/vf251-watch-out-2033/ Support the show

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The Daily Mastermind
Mastering Connection: How to Build Trust & Influence with Nicea DeGering

The Daily Mastermind

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 33:53


George Wright II interviews broadcaster and longtime host Nicea DeGering, who has spent about 30 years in television, including 23 years with Good Things Utah. Nicea shares how she pursued journalism from childhood, trained at BYU's broadcasting program, and landed at ABC4 after an internship—ultimately being thrust into a crime reporter role at 23 when a reporter quit. She describes the steep learning curve of crime reporting, early failures, and how opposition and being told she couldn't do it fueled her persistence. Nicea reflects on covering the Elizabeth Smart case for eight weeks and how she would now bring more empathy and community perspective. She also discusses changes in media consumption, the rise of phones and digital platforms, and why trusted local sources still matter. Finally, she shares her passion for travel, explains how travel builds perspective and lasting memories, and previews a forthcoming travel podcast focused on making travel more accessible and experience-driven, tying it to end-of-life regrets about time and family. She closes by encouraging people to lean into what they're passionate about, be multifaceted, and grow authority through consistent practice and connection, and provides her website and social channels for listeners to follow.01:20 The Art of Making Guests Comfortable: News vs Lifestyle Hosting02:24 Childhood Dream to Broadcast: BYU, Internships, and Early TV Lessons04:12 Thrown Into Crime Reporting at 23: Trial by Fire in the Newsroom05:59 The Surprise Pivot: Getting Assigned to Host ‘Good Things Utah'07:32 Fuel for the Fire: Proving People Wrong & Taking the Opportunity09:09 Using the Platform for Impact: Stories, Issues, and Making Utah Better12:38 Media Has Changed: Connection Over Authority + The Rise of Phones & Social14:57 Why ‘Good Things Utah' Lasts: Format, Trust, and Local Credibility16:58 From Local Reporter to Netflix: Revisiting the Elizabeth Smart Case17:55 What I'd Do Differently Now: Empathy, Community, and Perspective18:52 How to Build Connection: Listen Like You Mean It20:11 Control the Narrative Without Sounding Scripted (Transitions + Talking Points)21:40 Don't Memorize—Prepare, Then Be Human on Camera23:25 Confidence Comes From Reps: Do It Daily, Learn Through Failure24:26 Why Travel Matters: Perspective, Family Memories, and a New Podcast29:27 Travel as a Mindset: Regrets, Time, and Making Memories NowAbout Nicea DeGeringAn Emmy-award-winning television anchor, host, and media personality best known for her long-standing role on Good Things Utah, the lifestyle and morning show on ABC4 Utah. She began her broadcast career after graduating with a degree in Broadcast Journalism from Brigham Young University, quickly rising to become the Crime Reporter at ABC4 at age 23 — a rare achievement for such a young journalist. Over more than 25 years on Utah television, Nicea has covered everything from breaking news like the 2002 Winter Olympics and the search for Elizabeth Smart to lifestyle interviews with high-profile figures and everyday community members alike. Guest ResourcesOfficial Website: https://www.niceadegering.comInstagram: niceadegeringLinkedIn: Nicea DeGering

And Also With You
What is the Nicene Creed? PART 09: We Believe in the Holy Spirit

And Also With You

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 53:21


For part 9 of 12 on “What is the Nicene Creed?” we unpack these lines:"We believe in the Holy Spirit,The Lord, the Giver of Life,Who proceeds from the Father and the Son,With the Father and the Son S/He is worshipped and glorified;S/He has spoken through the Prophets."The Holy Spirit is probably God's most misunderstood person of the Trinity ... and yet, the one who is our Advocate, guide, Wisdom, and companion. So we spend a little time understanding where She fits in the big picture of Christianity, how we might discern between what is anxiety and the voice of God within us, and what exactly is the "Filioque" and the Great Schism debate about. +++Like what you hear? We are an entirely crowd-sourced, you-funded project. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcastThere's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons!+++Our Website: https://andalsowithyoupod.comOur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/++++MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/and-also-with-you-the-podcast/++++More about Father Lizzie:BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/RevLizzie.comhttps://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzieJubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org ++++More about Mother Laura:https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peachesSt. Paul's Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, PA++++Theme music:"On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue).New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST! 

And Also With You
What is the Nicene Creed? PART 08: Jesus Ascended into Heaven & He will Come Again

And Also With You

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 52:16


For part 8 of 12 on “What is the Nicene Creed?” we unpack these lines:he ascended into heaven            and is seated at the right hand of the Father He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,        and his kingdom will have no end.Ok so Jesus was born (Christmas), lived and did ministry and healed and taught and stuff, then was killed (Good Friday), and rose again (Easter) before he ... ascended into heaven. It's a big deal, but probably the most confusing part of his story on earth? So we called our most-listened to guest, our brilliant friend, the Rev. (future-Dr.!) Kelli Joyce, to unpack this for us. (Her previous episode with us, "What is Confession?" remains our #1 episode ever!) The Rev. Kelli Joyce is an Episcopal priest and a PhD student at Vanderbilt University.More of her work is here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAcZY-jo5lEhttps://www.christiancentury.org/contributor/kelli-joyce +++Like what you hear? We are an entirely crowd-sourced, you-funded project. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcastThere's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons!+++Our Website: https://andalsowithyoupod.comOur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/++++MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/and-also-with-you-the-podcast/++++More about Father Lizzie:BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/RevLizzie.comhttps://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzieJubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org ++++More about Mother Laura:https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peachesSt. Paul's Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, PA++++Theme music:"On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue).New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST! 

Virgo Season
Big Back!

Virgo Season

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 61:13


Hey framily! We kinda stepped away for a minute. Ryan was living his best life, and somehow everything fell apart while we were gone. Coincidence? We think not.In this episode of Virgo Season, Joyhdae and Ryan reunite after a much-needed break and immediately dive headfirst into mess, madness, and moments that'll have you yelling “ABSOLUTELY NOT” at your phone. From a viral social media story about a man living a full double life with two families to Black excellence dominating the Oscar nominations, this episode is everywhere — emotionally, culturally, and spiritually.We break down toxic relationship chaos pulled straight from the timeline, why being the “other woman” sometimes comes with a lease and a baby, and how accountability keeps missing the group chat. Then we pivot into pop culture wins, viral jingles turning into real money, and political foolishness that deserves to be addressed loudly and clearly.And because it's Virgo Season, we close the only way we know how: dark humor, dad vs auntie jokes, and one final reminder that Joyhdae might actually be writing a serial killer novel. Allegedly.Somewhere between chaos and clarity — yeah, we're right back where we belong.⸻Segment BreakdownWhere Have You Been? (The Reunion)Joyhdae and Ryan return from hiatus, immediately start arguing, and explain why the show is about to feel a little more raw and a lot more honest.Absolutely Not: Straight From Social MediaA viral story pulled directly from the timeline that sounds fake but unfortunately isn't. Two relationships, one baby, six years of lies, and zero accountability. We unpack why love is not enough when trust is nonexistent.Black Excellence on the Big ScreenHistoric Oscar nominations, Ryan Coogler praise, Michael B. Jordan delusion watch, and why the culture deserves to celebrate loudly.Dr. Pepper Baby Is Good & NiceA viral jingle turns into a serious bag. We talk creator credit, brand fumbling, and why companies need to stop playing in Black creators' faces.Political Chaos & Cultural Side-EyeNicki Minaj, Don Lemon, MAGA alignment, ICE horror stories, and why “mind your business” is not an option in 2026.Dad vs Auntie JokesTerrible jokes. Worse punchlines. Zero regrets.⸻Subscribe, Like, and Stay With UsIf you laughed, gasped, or whispered “they're right but damn,” do us a favor:• Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts• Like the episode and leave a review• Drop a comment and tell us which segment stressed you out the mostWe live in the comments. Come talk to us.⸻Connect With Us:• Email: Virgoseasonshow@gmail.com• Website: Virgoseasonshow.com• YouTube, TikTok & Instagram: @VirgoSeasonShow• Ryan: @OhBlackRyan• Joyhdae: @Joyhdae⸻CHAPTERS00:00 — Intro00:05 — Where Have You Been?04:48 — Jingling08:32 — Absolutely Not18:34 — Ad Break18:41 — Headlines We Didn't Ask For19:07 — Headline: Black Excellence At The Oscars25:36 — Headline: Dr. Pepper Baby Goes Viral30:49 — Sidebar: Ryan the Bully32:55 — Sidebar: Joyhdae's "Viral" for the "Wrong" Reason35:56 — Headline: Nicki Minaj Is Doing The Most43:24 — Headline: ICE Is Out Of Control52:29 — Ad Break52:35 — Dad vs. Auntie Jokes57:51 — Closing Remarks and Social Media Plugs59:57 — One More For The Road...01:00:48 — Outro

Considering Catholicism (A Catholic Podcast)
Why Three Little Words Have Split Christianity for 1,000 Years (#425)

Considering Catholicism (A Catholic Podcast)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 36:50


Greg and Cory dive into "the Filioque clause"—those three controversial words ("and the Son") added to the Nicene Creed in the West—and explores why it became a flashpoint for the Great Schism of 1054. Triggered by Pope Leo XIV's recent visit to Nicaea (ancient Nicea) for the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, they break down the famous triangle diagrams illustrating Eastern and Western views of the Trinity, the "monarchy of the Father," papal authority, and whether this ancient divide is truly bridgeable today. With historical context, scriptural insights, and honest discussion from a faithfully Catholic perspective, this episode sheds light on the challenges and hopes for East-West reunification. A must-listen for anyone curious about what still separates Catholics and Orthodox after a millennium. SUPPORT THIS SHOW Considering Catholicism is 100% listener-supported. If this podcast has helped you on your journey, please become a patron today! For as little as $5/month you get: • Every regular episode ad-free and organized into topical playlists • Exclusive bonus content (extra Q&As, Deep-Dive courses, live streams, and more) • My deepest gratitude and a growing community of like-minded listeners ➡️ Join now: https://patreon.com/consideringcatholicism (or tap the Patreon link in your podcast app) One-time gift: Donate with PayPal! CONNECT WITH US • Website & contact form: https://consideringcatholicism.com • Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com • Leave a comment on Patreon (I read every one!) RATE & REVIEW If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating (and even better, a review) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — it really helps new listeners find us. SHARE THE SHOW Know someone who's curious about Catholicism? Send them a link or share an episode on social media. Thank you! Christus vincit, Christus regnat, Christus imperat.

Saint of the Day
Our Holy Fathers Athanasius the Great (373) and Cyril (444), Patriarchs of Alexandria

Saint of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026


Saint Athanasius, pillar of Orthodoxy and Father of the Church, was born in Alexandria in 275, to pious Christian parents. Even as a child, his piety and devotion to the Faith were so notable that Alexander, the Patriarch of the city, took Athanasius under his protection. As a student, he acquired a thorough education, but was more interested in the things of God than in secular learning, and withdrew for a time into the desert to sit at the feet of Saint Anthony (January 17), whose disciple he became and whose biography he later wrote. On returning to Alexandria, he was ordained to the diaconate and began his public labors for the Church. He wrote his treatise On the Incarnation, when he was only twenty. (It contains a phrase, still often quoted today, that express in a few words some of the depths of the Mystery of the Incarnation: God became man that man might become god.)   Just at this time Arius, a priest in Alexandria, was promoting his enticing view that the Son and Word of God is not of one essence with the Father, but a divine creation of the Father. This view, which (as Athanasius realized) strikes at the very possibility of mankind's salvation, gained wide acceptance and seemed for a time to threaten the Christian Faith itself. In 325, the Emperor Constantine the Great convoked a Council of the Church at Nicaea to settle the turmoil that the Arian teaching had spread through the Church. Athanasius attended the Council, and defended the Orthodox view so powerfully that he won the admiration of the Orthodox and the undying enmity of the Arians. From that time forth his life was founded on the defense of the true consubstantiality (homoousia) of the Son with the Father.   In 326, not long before his death, Patriarch Alexander appointed Athanasius to be his successor, and Athanasius was duly elevated to the patriarchal throne. He was active in his pastoral role, traveling throughout Egypt, visiting churches and monasteries, and working tirelessly not only to put down the Arian heresy, but to resolve various schisms and moral declines that affected his territory.   Though the Arian heresy had apparently been condemned once and for all at Nicea, Arius had many powerful allies throughout the Empire, even in the Imperial court, and Athanasius was soon subjected to many kinds of persecution, some local, some coming from the Imperial throne itself. Though he was Patriarch of Alexandria for more than forty years, a large amount of that time was spent in hiding from powerful enemies who threatened him with imprisonment or death. Twice he fled to Rome for protection by the Pope, who in the early centuries of the Church was a consistent champion of Orthodoxy against its various enemies. From his various hiding places, Athanasius issued tracts, treatises and epistles which helped to rally the faithful throughout Christendom to the Orthodox cause.   In 366, the Emperor Valens, fearing a revolt of the Egyptians on behalf of their beloved Archbishop, officially restored Athanasius to favor, and he was able to spend the last seven years of his life in peace. Of his forty-seven years as Patriarch, about seventeen were spent in hiding or exile. He reposed in peace in 373, having given his entire adult life, at great suffering, to the defense of the Faith of Christ. With St Athanasius, the Church commemorates St Cyril (Kyrillos), also Archbishop of Alexandria (412-44). His lot was to defend the Faith against the heretic Nestorius, Patriarch of Constantinople, who denied that Christ in his Incarnation truly united the divine with the human nature. Cyril attempted in private correspondence to restore Nestorius to the Christian faith, and when this failed he, along with Pope Celestine of Rome, led the defense of Orthodoxy against Nestorius' teaching. Saint Cyril presided at the Third Ecumenical Council in 431, at which the Nestorian error was officially overthrown. After guiding his flock for thirty-two years, he reposed in 444.

Christadelphians Talk
The Council of Nicea: 5 Myths Debunked!

Christadelphians Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 33:01


A @Christadelphians Video: Inspiring, thought-provoking and insightful, join us as we examine one of the most pivotal events in Christian history. This outstanding expositional presentation by John Thorpe analyses the Council of Nicaea, separating widespread myths from historical reality. We trace the profound philosophical shifts that began steering the early church away from its apostolic foundations.**Chapters:**00:00 - Introduction: A Council That Changed Christianity00:45 - The Five Common Myths About Nicaea02:52 - Historical Backdrop: From Apostles to Greek Philosophy05:09 - The Logos Theory and Early Philosophical Influences06:50 - Tertullian, Sabellius and Origen: Forging New Doctrines09:01 - The Great Debate: Alexander vs. Arius11:19 - Constantine's Intervention and the Council's Calling13:07 - The Creed of Nicaea: Analysing the Text and Anathemas16:23 - The Aftermath: Athanasius and Continuing Conflict21:08 - 350 Years of Dispute: The Long Path to the Trinity27:02 - Debunking the Myths: The Verdict on Nicaea30:12 - Conclusion: The Real Legacy of the Council**Bible Verse Category:**

Today's Catholic Mass Readings
Today's Catholic Mass Readings Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Today's Catholic Mass Readings

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 Transcription Available


Full Text of Readings The Saint of the day is Saint Hilary of Poitiers Saint Hilary of Poitiers' Story This staunch defender of the divinity of Christ was a gentle and courteous man, devoted to writing some of the greatest theology on the Trinity, and was like his Master in being labeled a “disturber of the peace.” In a very troubled period in the Church, his holiness was lived out in both scholarship and controversy. He was bishop of Poitiers in France. Raised a pagan, he was converted to Christianity when he met his God of nature in the Scriptures. His wife was still living when he was chosen, against his will, to be the bishop of Poitiers in France. He was soon taken up with battling what became the scourge of the fourth century, Arianism, which denied the divinity of Christ. The heresy spread rapidly. Saint Jerome said “The world groaned and marveled to find that it was Arian.” When Emperor Constantius ordered all the bishops of the West to sign a condemnation of Athanasius, the great defender of the faith in the East, Saint Hilary of Poitiers refused and was banished from France to far off Phrygia. Eventually he was called the “Athanasius of the West.” While writing in exile, he was invited by some semi-Arians (hoping for reconciliation) to a council the emperor called to counteract the Council of Nicea. But Hilary predictably defended the Church, and when he sought public debate with the heretical bishop who had exiled him, the Arians, dreading the meeting and its outcome, pleaded with the emperor to send this troublemaker back home. Saint Hilary of Poitiers was welcomed by his people. Reflection Christ said his coming would bring not peace but a sword (see Matthew 10:34). The Gospels offer no support for us if we fantasize about a sunlit holiness that knows no problems. Christ did not escape at the last moment, though he did live happily ever after—after a life of controversy, problems, pain and frustration. Saint Hilary of Poitiers, like all saints, simply had more of the same.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Medita.cc
2026-01-08 Ante el Niño los Magos adoran a Dios

Medita.cc

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 29:21


En la liturgia de la palabra de la Solemnidad de Epifanía aparece de continuo la actitud de los Magos: adorar. Adoran al Niño porque es Dios. La principal de las herejías de la antigüedad, el arrianismo, le negaba la consustancialidad con el Padre. Tal herejía no acabó con la condena de Nicea, sino que todos, de alguna manera, tenemos un pequeño arriano al acecho, por ejemplo, cuando se nos pierde la centralidad de Jesucristo y lo relegamos a un plano secundario.

The Ancients
Rise of Christianity

The Ancients

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 67:02


How did a persecuted minority religion rise to be embraced and enforced by mighty Roman Emperors?Tristan Hughes is joined by Professor Peter Heather to chart the dramatic rise of Christianity, exploring how Emperors such as Constantine the Great were forced to hide their true religions and the suppression of paganism across the world.MORECouncil of NiceaListen on AppleListen on SpotifyWatch this episode on our NEW YouTube channel: @TheAncientsPodcastPresented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Aidan Lonergan. The producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic SoundsThe Ancients is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CONOCE  AMA Y VIVE TU FE
Episodio 1220:

CONOCE AMA Y VIVE TU FE

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 64:29


Envíame un mensajeHoy hace cien años, el 11 de diciembre de 1925, el Papa Pío XI publicó la encíclica Quas Primas. La proclamación de la fiesta y publicación de la encíclica se realizaron en 1925 porque ese año se conmemoraba el 1600º aniversario del Concilio de Nicea y de su credo, en el que se recoge la fe de la Iglesia en Jesucristo y, en particular, en que «su reino no tendrá fin.Support the show YouTube Facebook Telegram Instagram Tik Tok Twitter

The Best of the Bible Answer Man Broadcast
Examining CHRISTMAS: Santa Claus and Traditions

The Best of the Bible Answer Man Broadcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 28:01 Transcription Available


On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/23/25), Hank resumes his special series leading up to Christmas Day featuring his acronym CHRISTMAS. Today he covers the next two letters in the acronym: “S” for Santa Claus, and “T” for Traditions. Believe it or not, even Santa can be saved! Far from being a dangerous fairy tale, Santa Claus in reality is an Anglicized form of the Dutch name Sinter Klaas, which in turn is a reference to Saint Nicolas, a Christian bishop from the fourth century. According to tradition, Saint Nick not only lavished gifts on needy children but also valiantly supported the doctrine of the Trinity at the Council of Nicea in A.D. 325. This Christmas as you celebrate the coming of Christ with a Christmas tree surrounded by presents, may the story of selflessness on the part of Saint Nick remind you of the Savior who gave the greatest gift of all. Moving on to the “T” in CHRISTMAS; it has become commonplace to hear Christians condemn trees adorned with ornaments as idolatrous while abusing Scripture to make their point. While the passage Jeremiah 10:2-4 may sound to modern ears like an uncanny description of Christmas trees, the historical and biblical context precludes this anachronistic reading of the text. This passage is in reference to wooden idols, not Christmas trees. In fact, Christmas trees originated in Christian Germany, from two Christian traditions that merged over time into the present Christmas tree tradition. As such, the Christmas tree began as a distinctively Christian symbol and can still be legitimately used by Christians today as part of their Christmas festivities.

El Faro de Redención
Atanasio contra el mundo - Serie: Sobre la encarnación del Verbo

El Faro de Redención

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 25:40


Una invitación a descubrir por qué un joven del siglo IV llamado Atanasio sigue moldeando la manera en que entendemos la Navidad y al Cristo encarnado. En este primer episodio de la serie Sobre la encarnación del Verbo, exploramos la vida, obra e influencia de Atanasio, respondemos una pregunta bíblica sobre Daniel 8 y abrimos la puerta a una semana que promete profundizar tu adoración en esta temporada.  

The Christian Optimist
Saint Nicholas, the Trinity, and the Arian Heresy

The Christian Optimist

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 58:07


In this episode Pastor Raef takes a fun look at a historical moment when the original Saint Nick supposedly punched the heretic Arius in the face during the Council of Nicea. In order to understand what the hit was about, we'll dig into the doctrine of the Trinity, and why it is so central to the Christian faith.

Saint of the Day
Our Father among the Saints Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra (345)

Saint of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025


Our beloved holy Father Nicholas is, along with St George (and second to the All-holy Theotokos), probably the best-loved Saint of the Church. His numberless miracles through the ages, on behalf of the countless Christians who have called on him, cannot be told.   He was born in Lycia (in Asia Minor) around the end of the third century, to pious Christian parents. His love of virtue, and his zeal for observing the canons of the Church, were evident from his infancy, when he would abstain from his mother's breast every Wednesday and Friday until the evening. From early youth he was inclined to solitude and silence; in fact, not a single written or spoken word of the Saint has come down to us. Though ordained a priest by his uncle, Archbishop Nicholas, he attempted to withdraw to a hermit's life in the Holy Land; but he was told by revelation that he was to return home to serve the Church publicly and be the salvation of many souls.   When his parents died, he gave away all of his inheritance to the needy, and thereafter almsgiving was his greatest glory. He always took particular care that his charity be done in secret. Perhaps the most famous story of his open-handedness concerns a debt-ridden man who had no money to provide dowries for his daughters, or even to support them, and in despair had resolved to give them into prostitution. On three successive nights the Saint threw a bag of gold into the window of the man's house, saving him and his daughters from sin and hopelessness. The man searched relentlessly to find and thank his benefactor; when at last he discovered that it was Nicholas, the Saint made him promise not to reveal the good deed until after he had died. (This story may be the thin thread that connects the Saint with the modern-day Santa Claus).   God honored his faithfulness by granting him unparalleled gifts of healing and wonderworking. Several times he calmed storms by his prayers and saved the ship that he was sailing in. Through the centuries he has often done the same for sailors who call out to him, and is considered the patron of sailors and all who go to sea.   He was elected Bishop of Myra not long before the great persecutions under Diocletian and Maximian (c. 305), and was put in prison, from which he continued to encourage his flock in the Faith. When the Arian heresy wracked the Church not long after Constantine came to the throne, St Nicholas was one of the 318 Bishops who gathered in Nicea in 325. There he was so incensed at the blasphemies of Arius that he struck him on the face. This put the other bishops in a quandary, since the canons require that any hierarch who strikes anyone must be deposed. Sadly, they prepared to depose the holy Nicholas; but in the night the Lord Jesus and the most Holy Theotokos appeared to them, telling them that the Saint had acted solely out of love for Truth, not from hatred or passion, and that they should not act against him.   While still in the flesh, he sometimes miraculously appeared in distant places to save the lives of the faithful. He once saved the city of Myra from famine by appearing to the captain of a ship full of grain, telling him to take his cargo to the city. He appeared in a dream to Constantine to intercede for the lives of three Roman officers who had been falsely condemned; the three grateful soldiers later became monks.   The holy bishop reposed in peace around 345. His holy relics were placed in a church built in his honor in Myra, where they were venerated by throngs of pilgrims every year. In 1087, after Myra was conquered by the Saracens, the Saint's relics were translated to Bari in southern Italy, where they are venerated today. Every year, quantities of fragrant myrrh are gathered from the casket containing his holy relics.

The Living Waters Podcast
Ep. 365 - Important Highlights From Church History

The Living Waters Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 62:47 Transcription Available


Looking back at church history may not sound exciting to some, but it's vital to understanding how God has worked through time. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar reflect on the church as the story of believers, emphasizing that history reveals God's ongoing movement beyond the book of Acts. Though historians tell it in an exciting way, church history shows the evidence of faith lived out in different eras. Biographies of faithful men and women remind Christians of how the Lord worked through ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things, inspiring believers to live with the same devotion today.Oscar begins by discussing Paul's conversion, a pivotal moment in the spread of the gospel. The guys trace how the church grew organically from that point, not emerging centuries later as some assume. E.Z. focuses on the Council of Nicea, which addressed theological controversy and affirmed Christ's deity. While Constantine allowed Christianity to be practiced, he did not truly Christianize the empire. Oscar highlights Basil, credited as the father of the first hospital, whose compassion reflected the image of God in all people. His example shows that true faith always leads to action and care for others.The fall of Rome marks another turning point, when the church preserved art and literature but also took on roles it was never meant to hold. The guys note how pagan influences crept into traditions over time and stress that truth must come from Scripture alone. Ray points out that Acts remains the blueprint for the church, calling believers back to gospel proclamation and discipleship. The modern church, he warns, risks valuing entertainment over genuine transformation. The group agrees that true renewal comes from giving prominence to God's Word and from pursuing historical theology rather than trends or rituals.Finally, they explore the Protestant Reformation. Martin Luther's stand against the Catholic Church, sparked by his 95 theses, ignited a call for revival rather than rebellion. Though the Catholic Church branded him a troublemaker, Luther sought to restore biblical truth through Scripture, faith, and grace alone. The Reformation was not about creating something new but recovering what had been lost. Reformers relied on Scripture and the writings of the early church fathers to return Christianity to its roots. Their courage paved the way for believers today to read God's Word freely and pursue authentic faith. Through these key moments, the guys remind listeners that understanding history deepens gratitude for the gospel and renews passion to live it out now.Send us a textThanks for listening! If you've been helped by this podcast, we'd be grateful if you'd consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro

The Living Waters Podcast
Why Church History Still Matters: The Stories That Shape Your Faith. – Highlight Episode 365

The Living Waters Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 9:57 Transcription Available


What can the past teach believers about how God continues to move today? Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar walk through the story of the church, showing how each era reflects God's ongoing work beyond the book of Acts. From Paul's conversion to the Council of Nicea and the compassion of Basil, the guys highlight moments where faith inspired action and truth triumphed over compromise. They warn how the fall of Rome and the rise of worldly influence pushed the church toward roles it was never meant to hold, reminding believers that Scripture alone remains the foundation of truth. As they explore the Protestant Reformation, the guys point to Martin Luther's bold stand for Scripture, faith, and grace, which restored the heart of Christianity. Through these pivotal events, they encourage believers to see history as a reminder of God's faithfulness and a call to live out the gospel with renewed conviction today.Send us a textThanks for listening! If you've been helped by this podcast, we'd be grateful if you'd consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro