Podcasts about Nicene Creed

Patrick shares listener reactions to choosing spouses based on sexual history while insisting virginity remains the ideal, yet compassion and forgiveness matter. Parenting stories, personal confessions, and questions about faith spark honest exchanges about repentance, purity, and the consequences of past decisions. Patrick responds to emails from listeners who disagreed with him on a topic that came up on yesterday’s program (00:35) Gail (email) - Only virgins need apply? (01:45) Followheart87 (email) - I'm shocked that you are pretty much consigning women with a sexual past to the dust bin. No one deserves to know our sins. NO ONE. (06:23) Jenna - As a mom of 7, I think it is beautiful that a man called in wanting a chaste woman. (17:38) Lisa (email) – This brings to mind Rahab. Rehab was chosen by God to be in the lineage of Christ. How amazing how he loves to redeem us. (22:02) Alexis (email) - This poor guy has a preference! He wants a certain type of woman who has lived a certain type of life. Good on him! Email - My husband had a pornography addiction prior to marriage for which he sought counseling at that time. I think we both assumed at the time we were married that he would be free from that addiction, but it has persisted for the last 15 years of our marriage. (24:01) Mark (email) - Why, during Mass, do we use a "Responsorial" Psalm rather than just reading the Psalm as they are in Scripture? (26:28) Jeff - About the Nicene Creed, why does it say that Jesus is 'born' of the Father? (36:18) Chandler (email) - How is Revelation 12 a good example that Mary was assumed into heaven if John recognized her whether she was assumed into heaven or not? Alan - Am I morally obligated to withhold my taxes from the demonic administration leading this country. (44:43)

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! 

In this thought-provoking episode of the Decisions Podcast, host Jonathan Pitts welcomes Josh Nadeau, philosopher, artist, and founder of Sword and Pencil. Together, they explore the intersection of theology, art, and culture, diving into how beauty, truth, and virtue shape our faith and daily lives.  Josh shares his personal journey from spiritual exhaustion to rediscovering the richness of the Nicene Creed and the transformative power of beauty as an apologetic in a chaotic, disembodied world. They discuss his new book, Heaven Meets Earth: A 40-Day Devotional Journey Through the Nicene Creed, and how it offers a stabilizing rhythm for believers seeking spiritual grounding and renewal.  Tune in for a conversation that will inspire you to reimagine your faith through the lens of beauty, wonder, and ancient truths!

“Why Aren't You Catholic?” addresses the question of infallible authority in the Church, particularly in light of claims from some Christians. The discussion also touches on whether confession is necessary if baptism forgives sins, the marital status of Peter, and the implications of Mary’s immaculate conception. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:48 – “Some Christians say they're not Catholic because they don't see any evidence for any sort of infallible authority continuing after the apostles.” 13:10 – In the Nicene Creed when we pray “One Baptism for the forgiveness of sins…” does this mean we do not need confession? 23:34 – Was Peter married? 32:48 – If Mary was immaculately conceived, why did she have to die? 41:32 – The Church does not seem divinely inspired, so how can it claim to teach infallibility? 48:09 – Will sins confessed an absolved by a priest be read in our final judgement?

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! 

A sermon from guest speaker Sarah Jackson, reflecting on John 1:1-5, Hebrews 1:1-5, and John 17. This is the sixth sermon in a series on the Nicene Creed.

  Audio Audio Download Questions Covered: 03:48 – “Some Christians say they're not Catholic because they don't see any evidence for any sort of infallible authority continuing after the apostles.” 13:10 – In the Nicene Creed when we pray “One Baptism for the forgiveness of sins…” does this mean we do not need confession? 23:34 […]

 We Believe - He Rose Again and Ascended Into HeavenA Practical Theology Series on the Nicene Creed. A careful biblical look at the resurrection and the ascension. 

We Believe - For Us and For Our SalvationA Practical Theology Series on the Nicene Creed. A careful biblical look at the question, "Who is Jesus?"

The church didn't invent the truth about Christ, but it did need time and careful Biblical reflection both to speak the truth and safeguard it from error. That's the great benefit of the Nicene Creed, because it helps us to articulate sound doctrine.

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! 

A sermon from rector Jon Odom, reflecting on readings from 2 Samuel 7 and Matthew 1. This is the fifth sermon in a series on the Nicene Creed.

Founding Pastor, Pat Mulcahy continues our sermon series, "What's a Christian Anyway — The One and Only".

FEBRUARY 15, 2026 TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Prelude - Lord, You I Love With All My Heart - Paul Manz Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: On this Transfiguration Sunday, we gather on the mountaintop with Jesus, wondering what we will encounter. PEOPLE: We come to encounter God’s glory revealed. PASTOR: We witness the revelation of Christ’s divinity made plain before us. PEOPLE: We come to witness God’s glory revealed. PASTOR: We remember that God’s glory is not about spectacle but truth, not about show but about Love made real among us. PEOPLE: We come to remember God’s glory revealed. PASTOR: We follow Jesus down from the mountaintop into the valleys, as God’s glory goes before us and behind us. PEOPLE: We come to be sent out to share God’s glory revealed. Thanks be to God! Amen. * Opening Hymn – “Majesty, Worship His Majesty” #176 *Affirmation of Faith – Nicene Creed #880 *Gloria Patri #70 Opening Prayer Radiant God, we come to you on the mountaintop to experience your glory. You come to us in the valleys. We meet you in gladness in a place where heaven and earth collide. May our worship of you encourage us on the journey and make us aspire to reflect your kingdom in the world. Transform us and keep us near to you. Amen. Children’s Chat Scripture- 2 Peter 1:16-21 and Matthew 17:1-9 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Shining with the Glory” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Verset - Leon Boellman *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayer Hymn – “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” #349 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Every Time I Feel the Spirit” #404 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Jubilation - James Denton Thank you for sharing in this worship service. Please continue to stay in touch through our website (stoneumc.org) and/or by following us on Facebook (Stone UMC). If you have joys or concerns that you would like lifted up in prayer, please fill out the Prayer Card in the pew, on the website, or share them by contacting us at 814-724-6736 or churchoffice@stoneumc.org

FEBRUARY 15, 2026 TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Prelude - Lord, You I Love With All My Heart - Paul Manz Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: On this Transfiguration Sunday, we gather on the mountaintop with Jesus, wondering what we will encounter. PEOPLE: We come to encounter God’s glory revealed. PASTOR: We witness the revelation of Christ’s divinity made plain before us. PEOPLE: We come to witness God’s glory revealed. PASTOR: We remember that God’s glory is not about spectacle but truth, not about show but about Love made real among us. PEOPLE: We come to remember God’s glory revealed. PASTOR: We follow Jesus down from the mountaintop into the valleys, as God’s glory goes before us and behind us. PEOPLE: We come to be sent out to share God’s glory revealed. Thanks be to God! Amen. * Opening Hymn – “Majesty, Worship His Majesty” #176 *Affirmation of Faith – Nicene Creed #880 *Gloria Patri #70 Opening Prayer Radiant God, we come to you on the mountaintop to experience your glory. You come to us in the valleys. We meet you in gladness in a place where heaven and earth collide. May our worship of you encourage us on the journey and make us aspire to reflect your kingdom in the world. Transform us and keep us near to you. Amen. Children’s Chat Scripture- 2 Peter 1:16-21 and Matthew 17:1-9 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Shining with the Glory” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Verset - Leon Boellman *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayer Hymn – “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” #349 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Every Time I Feel the Spirit” #404 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Jubilation - James Denton Thank you for sharing in this worship service. Please continue to stay in touch through our website (stoneumc.org) and/or by following us on Facebook (Stone UMC). If you have joys or concerns that you would like lifted up in prayer, please fill out the Prayer Card in the pew, on the website, or share them by contacting us at 814-724-6736 or churchoffice@stoneumc.org

In this episode of LAB the Podcast, Zach sits down with artist and author Josh Nadeau to celebrate the release of Heaven Meets Earth, a 40-day devotional journey through the Nicene Creed.Together, we explore why “We believe” is a powerful communal confession in a fractured age, how beauty can lead us back into rooted truth, and why recovering historic Christianity may be one of the most urgent acts of formation for families today.Thank you for joining the conversation and embodying the life and beauty of the gospel. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow LAB the Podcast. Order Heaven Meets Earth: A 40-Day Journey of Transformation Through the Nicene Creed: Heaven Meets EarthSupport / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @swordandpencilSupport the show

 Family Discipleship Pastor, Campbell BenfieldWednesday, February 11, 2026

“The creeds function like a treasure chest, waiting to be opened and explored. The creeds are not meant to reduce our faith to simple facts; they are not intended to drive away mystery and complexity. Rather, the creeds secure a framework for the whole of our faith, so that we can freely go and explore the riches of the mystery in each part and in the whole.” —Jason Ortiz and Daniel Keating in The Nicene Creed: A Scriptural, Historical, and Theological CommentaryFriends, beneath every value we express and every thought we act upon lies an underlying belief. Though often unexamined, each of us has developed a comprehensive worldview that shapes every moment of our lives. What are those beliefs and assumptions—and to what degree do they align with reality as revealed by God?Join us for the first episode of the Become Good Soil Foundations Series, where we explore these core beliefs and assumptions of our faith and the fellowship of Become Good Soil.Drawing on Jesus' imagery in Matthew 7, we ask: what would it look like to make a fresh assessment of the foundations upon which the “house” of our lives is built? What might we notice if we paused to appreciate the beauty and strength of the “rock” itself—and to reckon honestly with the areas of our lives still resting on shifting sand?As a fellowship, what does it look like to freshly receive and act upon Jesus' invitation to relocate the whole of our lives onto the Rock—who is Christ Himself, His teaching, and His beautiful Kingdom?Come along in a courageous global fellowship as we venture together down a path and process that leads to a life truly worth living.It's all been prologue. The best is yet to come.For the Kingdom, Morgan & Cherie Note: In our conversation on The Nicene Creed this is the reference. For further exploration: Ortiz, J., & Keating, D. A. (2024). The Nicene Creed: a scriptural, historical, and theological commentary. Baker Academic, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

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! 

A sermon from Jon Odom and Tucker Wilkie, reflecting on readings from Isaiah 45 and Romans 10. This is the fourth sermon in a series exploring the Nicene Creed.

 We Believe - And In One Lord Jesus ChristA Practical Theology Series on the Nicene Creed. A careful biblical look at the question, "Who is Jesus?"

Pastor Rhonda Curran continues our sermon series, "What's a Christian Anyway : The Power of We".

Dear OBC Family, When it comes to the idea of liturgy, you may find yourself thinking that this is something High Church Anglicans or Roman Catholics do, but not Bible Church evangelicals. Equally, the word itself may be new or unfamiliar, even though leitourgeō is used throughout the New Testament. If asked to explain what liturgy is, most who have come to faith in modern evangelical churches might not have an immediate answer. But I guarantee you, if you have been in church for any length of time, you are more familiar with what liturgy is than you realize.Every Sunday, you are called to worship with Scripture, and on many Sunday's you have confessed your faith as we have recited the Apostles or the Nicene Creed. Likewise, we have corporately confessed our sins and heard the good words of pardon. And if you are baptized member of our church, you have also partaken of the bread and the cup. So, whether you know it or not, you already have a certain competence to the liturgy. Even more, going beyond the liturgical elements just mentioned, OBC's Sunday worship has matured too. This has included our song selection, our single-service, and our weekly communion. All of these have changed (for the better) over the last decade. Put all that together and you have a good foundation for understanding liturgy, even if you weren't thinking about it. But now, it is time to think about it and to go from doing the right thing to knowing why we are doing the right thing. For this reason and more, we are beginning a new sermon series entitled, On Earth as it is in Heaven. This sermon title comes from the center of the Lord's Prayer (Matt. 6:10). But more than that, it is the aim of every Sunday gathering. When we gather on the Lord's Day, we are not simply coming to enjoy heavenly thoughts while we remain on earth. Rather, as we will see most explicitly this Sunday, we are actually ascending the hill of the Lord to meet with God who comes to meet with us. Truly, if only spiritually, gathered worship is a time where heaven touches earth and God's saints commune with their Father in heaven.Still, to see that invisible reality, we need to consider what Scripture says about worship. So, for the next eight Sundays (as the Lord allows), we will focus our time on answering questions like these:Where are we when we worship? Who is present when we worship? What are we doing when we worship? When are we commanded to worship?These questions and more will animate our time. And it is my hope and prayer that by means of this sermon series, it will not only purify our worship, but it will mature all of us in our communion with God. For in fact, how we worship is determinative for everything else about us—just read Psalm 115.So, take time to pray for this sermon series and for your own heart to grow in understanding of what it means to come and worship God. My prayer is that we will all delight more in the liturgy of the Lord's Day and that over the next eight Sundays, the Lord will purify our praise and glorify his Son in our midst. For this Sunday, take time to read Hebrews 12:18–29. That is where we will begin our time, as we think about where we are when come to church on Sunday. And to see the whole blog on our new series, visit the OBC website.As the Lord allows, I look forward to seeing you on the Lord's Day.For His Glory and your joy in Christ,Pastor David Discussion & Response Questions for Hebrews 12:18-29What does liturgy mean? And what churches have a liturgy?Why does liturgy matter? What does 2 Samuel 6 teach us?Where are we when we go to church? What does Hebrews 12 say?How does the Old Testament help us understand the language of Mount Zion?What is the contrast between Sinai and Zion meant to teach us?Read Hebrews 12:22–24. Who are the seven different people named? What does that mean?How does the location of worship (ascending the hill of the Lord) impact you? Your worship? Your preparation for Sunday?What encouragement is found in considering the unshakable nature of God's heavenly mountain?What is shaking in the world today? How does worshiping God (in heaven!) encourage you amidst the shaking?What else did you learn about God and his instructions for worship?

 We Believe - The Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and EarthA Practical Theology Series on the Nicene Creed.

We Believe - In One GodA Practical Theology Series on the Nicene Creed.

Every Sunday at Mass we pray the Nicene Creed. But do we "pray" it or do we only "say" it? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains the meaning of what we profess in our faith by looking at each sentence. For example, why doesn't the Creed mention Jesus descent into Hell but the Apostles' Creed does? When we profess that we believe in "one, holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church" do we mean the Roman Catholic Church? Actually not. This and many other insights await you in this video.

A sermon from Groups Pastor Zach Wallace, reflecting on selections from Jon 38 and 42. This is the fourth sermon in a series exploring the Nicene Creed.

Lead Pastor, Tom Lanham opens our new sermon series, "What's a Christian Anyway — We Believe".

Maurice Kinnaird leading a session on The Bigger Picture - The Nicene Creed

Today is day 31 and we are in the section Concerning Holy Scripture on question 31. 31. What does it mean that Holy Scripture is the Word of God? The Old and New Testaments are inspired by the Holy Spirit and are therefore the Word of God written. God is revealed in his mighty works and in the incarnation of our Lord, which are made known through the inspired writings of the biblical authors. God “has spoken through the prophets” (Nicene Creed)and continues to speak through Scripture today. (Psalm 33:4–9; Jeremiah 1:9; Ezekiel 2:1–3:4; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 3:15–16; Hebrews 1:1–2) Our prayer today is Prayer 70. For Inner Renewal Through the Word found on page 667 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

 The Word That Endures Forever: Creeds, Canon, and the Test of Doctrinal Consistency  In this foundational teaching, Jacob Prasch examines the nature of biblical Christianity by contrasting the unchanging authority of Scripture with the evolving doctrines of religion. Beginning with the early creeds—the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed—he explains how the “line of faith” preserved essential Christian truth before the New Testament canon was fully written and recognized. From there, the message traces a consistent biblical warning against adding to or subtracting from God's Word, drawing on Deuteronomy, Proverbs, Isaiah, the Gospels, the Epistles, and Revelation. Prasch argues that while Scripture remains coherent and self-consistent, false expressions of Judaism, Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Islam, Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, and modern ecumenical and emergent movements are marked by progressive doctrinal invention and internal contradiction. By documenting historical developments, shifting dogmas, and extra-biblical authorities, the teaching exposes religion as man's attempt to reach God, in contrast to the gospel—God's unchanging revelation reaching fallen humanity. The message concludes with a clear test of truth: what is from God remains consistent, but what adds to His Word will inevitably prove unstable, contradictory, and false. This teaching was originally taught on RTN TV's "Word for the Weekend" on July 6, 2024 and can be found on RTN and Moriel's YouTube and ministry channels. Word for the Weekend streams live every Saturday. See RTNTV.org for more information.

In this episode, we discuss the nature of God, “who” God is, beginning with God the Father. Our reading explains how the Creed begins with God the Father because he is the first Divine Person of the most Holy Trinity. God is one Divine Being made up of three persons, and his identity is a deep mystery. Fr. Mike explains that God is a single ‘what' made up of three ‘who's.' Despite this mystery, God is not an anonymous force. He has revealed himself to us by making his name known to us, and he has thus made himself accessible. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 198-204. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Hosts Derek Rishmawy and Brad East are joined by Myles Werntz to discuss his Christianity Today Award of Merit-winning book, Contesting the Body of Christ: Ecclesiology's Revolutionary Century. Rather than systematic argument, Werntz uses narrative case studies examining how diverse Christian communities—from African Pentecostals to Korean Presbyterians—have embodied and contested the classical marks of the church. His starting premise: assume the Holy Spirit is at work in churches confessing Christ, then investigate what's happening. The conversation tackles tough questions about theological boundaries, ecumenical charity, and faithful disagreement when salvation is at stake. — Mere Fidelity is a podcast from Mere Orthodoxy and is listener-supported. If you would like to support this work, become a Mere Orthodoxy Member today at http://mereorthodoxy.com/membership. Get 40% of the Baker Book of the Month, Reading The Psalms As Scripture by James Hamilton and Matthew Damico, by using the promo code MEREFIDELITY at checkout. Get the book here: https://bakerpublishinggroup.com/products/9781683597766_reading-the-psalms-as-scripture — Key Topics Why the 20th century was revolutionary for the church (Vatican II, Pentecostalism, decolonization, ecumenical movement) Contestation as intrinsic to ecclesial life, not a bug but a feature Theological guardrails: the Nicene Creed, Scripture, faith-hope-love Limit cases: when does disagreement become denial of God's work? How to argue faithfully in a non-Roman Catholic ecclesiology Guest Myles Werntz, Professor of Theology at Abilene Christian University A podcast from Mere Orthodoxy

The Catechism we are reading follows the structure of the Apostles' Creed with frequent references to the Nicene Creed for further details and explanations. Together, these Creeds aid us in articulating the beliefs we share with all members of the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike discusses why St. Ambrose refers to the Creed as “an ever-present guardian” and “treasure of our soul.” He encourages us not to take this gift for granted. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 193-197. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Today we further realize the sense of the word “credo,” meaning “I believe.” As we read the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed, we discover the differences between the two and come to understand how the Nicene Creed, which came centuries later, expands upon and explains the beliefs of the Apostles' Creed. Fr. Mike tells us that these Creeds help us to share the essential elements of Catholicism, acting as “symbols of faith,” and encouraging communion between believers. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 185-192. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

When Matthew Barrett left the SBC to become Anglican, one of the major reasons why was the SBC’s rejection of the Nicene Creed’s inclusion in the Baptist Faith and Message,… Download Audio

In this episode of the Westminster Podcast, host Nate Shannon welcomes Dr. Brandon Crowe to discuss the relationship between Scripture and the Nicene Creed in the 1700th anniversary year of the Council of Nicaea. Drawing from his recent paper, Christology: Mark on the Road to Nicaea, Crowe explains how creeds arise from Scripture rather than being imposed upon it, functioning as faithful summaries and syntheses of the Bible's teaching. He explores how extra-biblical theological language—such as homoousios and the doctrine of the Trinity—serves to clarify Scripture's meaning when purely biblical phrasing proves vulnerable to misinterpretation. The conversation highlights the “hermeneutical spiral” between creed and Scripture: the creed guides faithful reading of the Bible, while Scripture remains the final authority that continually tests the creed. Crowe then turns to the Gospel of Mark to demonstrate how Nicene Christology emerges from the biblical text itself. Challenging historical-critical approaches that fragment the Gospel or diminish its theology, he argues for reading Mark as a coherent narrative shaped by Old Testament imagery. He outlines four key ways Mark presents Christ's divine identity: the Father-Son relationship, theophanies, divine saving works, and divine claims made by Jesus. Particular attention is given to episodes such as Jesus walking on the water, interpreted as an Old Testament-shaped theophany revealing God's presence in Christ. The episode concludes by emphasizing that classical creedal Christology does not restrict careful exegesis but provides theological guardrails that enable deeper, more faithful reading of Scripture. 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!

A sermon from rector Jon Odom, reflecting on Hosea 11:1-4 and Romans 8:14-16. This is the third sermon in a series on the Nicene Creed.

Today is day 21 and we are in the section Concerning the Creeds on question 21. Since today's question does not include scripture references, we will be reading two of the three creeds received by the ACNA - the Nicene Creed and Athanasian Creed. The third, The Apostles' Creed, will be read on day 24. 21. Which creeds has this church received? This church believes the Apostles' Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed. (Articles of Religion, 8)Our prayer today is The Collect for Trinity Sunday found on page 608 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

345 – Is Christian unity possible?Ever been disillusioned by people from different Christian denominations arguing about who is right theologically, and in the process sending everyone who disagrees with them to hell?So many churches today think they are the only true followers of Christ and dogmatically insist you must agree with their theology to be a Christian. This attitude doesn't bring fellow believers together but is incredibly divisive.In this divisive atmosphere among so many churches, is it possible we will ever have unity in the Christian church as a whole?If so, what will it take to have unity in the body of Christ? The good news is, there is something you can do to, starting today, to dissolve the divisiveness among Christians and bring unity.∞∞∞∞∞∞∞SHOW NOTES: Full transcript and Bible quotes–thebiblespeakstoyou.com/345Previous episode mentioned: Episode 224: Why Should I Believe in the Nicene Creed?Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

A sermon from Rector Jon Odom, reflecting on Deuteronomy 6:4-5 and 1 Peter 1:1-2. This is the second sermon in a series on the Nicene Creed.

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.

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:**

(3:31) Bible Study: 1 Samuel 1:1-8 What is a Zuphite? Mark 1:14-20 What does Kingdom really mean? (23:57) Break 1 (26:49) Letters: How do I get my family to stop practicing witchcraft? Do you need to have silence before Mass? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:47) Break 2 (40:34) Word of the Day Gospel (43:00) Phones: Anne - I'm a protestant, I'm close to death and I am concerned about, where I am going after I die. I don't have a way to become Catholic, I have had cancer for 25 years. I would like to reassurance that I can go to heaven. Jill - Her friend told her Saturday Vigil Mass doesn't count for Sunday and says she is committing mortal sin. Louise - The word 'begotten' in the Nicene Creed?

A sermon from Rector Jon Odom, reflecting on 1 Timothy 4:1-2, 6-16. This is the first sermon in a series exploring the Nicene Creed.

The first minutes hit like a siren: why are graphic scenes of war broadcast in real time, and who gains from the outrage? From there we follow a veteran who stopped scrolling and bought a plane ticket—Dubai to Jerusalem, through the Old City's quarters and into the West Bank with a Palestinian Christian guide. He describes 702 checkpoints in a territory the size of a small state, villages fenced and locked, and settlers in civilian clothes carrying M4s he says trace back to US aid. Between family visits and stories of demolished homes and lost permits, the moral question sharpens: what does it mean when American taxes echo as gunfire in another land?To watch the episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/7_xFtqNZAJwTo watch to Part 1 of this two part episode, visit: https://youtu.be/Z03jag9JUtcWe pull back the camera to the information war: censorship, the algorithmic burying of uncomfortable footage, and narratives that turn neighbors into enemies. The host and guest argue that culture wars function like a trap—keeping citizens as “human batteries” fed on distraction, debt, and division. The alternative is demanding but tangible: personal excellence, strong families, financial independence, homesteading and homeschooling where possible, and a conscious march into media, education, finance, and tech to rebuild the culture that reshapes policy. No calls for insurrection here—only a sober read on how uprisings are used to justify tighter surveillance and how real change is planted, tended, and grown.The conversation then traces an arc few podcasts dare: from the destruction of the Second Temple to Constantine's Edict of Milan, the Nicene Creed, the Great Schism, and the Reformation. For listeners lost in a sea of shifting pulpits and politicized sermons, Orthodoxy is presented as a throughline—apostolic succession, unchanged creed, and the writings of the Church Fathers—as a stable anchor in an age of spin. The finale turns to purpose. The odds of your existence are nearly zero; don't donate your life to an algorithm. Seek Christ, ask for truth, and pursue a calling with integrity. If this resonated, share it with a friend, subscribe for future deep dives, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation.Please visit our website to get more information: https://wildchaosshow.com/

In a world driven by headlines and constant uncertainty, where does lasting stability come from? In week one of our series on the Nicene Creed, Pastor Mitch explores the foundational Christian confession: “I believe in one God, the Father Almighty.” He unpacks why an ancient faith still speaks powerfully into our modern moment. Sermon Notes - https://bible.com/events/49548750 Digital Connect Card - https://redeemertampa.com/connectcard Online Giving - https://redeemertampa.com/give

The Nicene Creed has been a bedrock of Christian orthodoxy for 1700 years. But what is it and why was it written? Does the Nicene Creed still matter today? Stephen Russell describes what led to the formation of the Nicene Creed. He argues that we, like the early Anabaptists, should affirm and use the Nicene Creed in our lives and churches.In this episode Stephen briefly mentions catechesis (instruction class). Subscribe to catch the upcoming episode which will further explore catechesis.The Nicene CreedThe Apostles' CreedThe Way to NicaeaAusbund Hymn #2 from Songs of the Ausbund Volume I History and Translations of Ausbund Hymns by Ohio Amish LibraryDo Anabaptists Affirm Early Church Creeds?This is the 301st episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Sign-up for our monthly email newsletter which contains new and featured content!Join us on Patreon or become a website partner to enjoy bonus content!Visit our YouTube channel or connect on Facebook.Read essays from our blog or listen to them on our podcast, Essays for King JesusSubscribe on your podcast provider of choiceSupport us or learn more at anabaptistperspectives.org.The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

Questions Covered: 03:10 – Making suffering meaningful 16:41 – The biggest hurdle trying to convince people of the pro-life argument, that is that human life is innately valuable, is apathy. I find that people either A) don’t care that the child in the womb is a life, and/or B) people don’t think there’s adequate authority to tell others “how they should live their life”. What is the best argument against apathy? Or this false view of infringing on someone’s individual liberty? 24:30 – Are there any saints you have a strong devotion to? 29:24 – If you notice others around you, be it coworkers, friends, acquaintances, etc., talking about their anti-Catholic beliefs, what is your obligation to say something in defense of the Catholic Church? Is it necessarily a sin of omission to not confront the person saying such things? Can you share some tips for what to say if you decide to confront the person? 34:32 – I have a friend who is a Protestant who told me that the Apostle's Creed and the Nicene Creed recited by Catholics is in “error” because scripture claims that only Jesus Christ is the Creator, not God the Father. His comment is “Show me the Father who died on the cross for my sins if I'm wrong” which in my view he seems to be denying the Trinity but he claims he isn't – says that Catholics are incorrect and that scripture backs up his claims. Can you help me respond to him? 43:35 – Hi Trent! Sometimes I feel that I get too deep in the online apologetic world and am wanting to disconnect a little bit. What prudential or practical advice would you give for disconnecting from the online world and building a better habit for spiritual practices like prayer and reading scripture? I often struggle to take the time to pray or read the Gospel, but will spend a lot of time online engaging in apologetic content. Thank you for all you do and I hope this has been a restful week for you and your family! 48:11 – Can you clarify the Church position on cremation for us?

Mike Aquilina on Arius, the Arian controversy, and how early Church conflicts clarified the doctrine of the Trinity, the Nicene Creed, and Christian understanding of divine love. The post VEC10 – Arius – Villains of the Early Church with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.