أفضل بودكاسات History Of Christianity (2025)

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Episode 66 – The Life and Legacy of Ambrose of Milan 5:38

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This episode explores the extraordinary life of Ambrose of Milan, a Roman governor turned bishop who became a pivotal figure in early […]بقلم Stephen J. Bedard

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Episode 65 – The Cappadocian Fathers 11:44

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Among the highlights of the fourth century was a group of theologians, two brothers and a close friend. These were the Cappadocian […]بقلم Stephen J. Bedard

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Episode 64 – Missionary Diplomacy 31:40

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In this episode, I talk to Dr. Emily Conroy-Krutz, author of Missionary Diplomacy. In the 19th Century, the United States was expanding […]بقلم Stephen J. Bedard

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Episode 63 – Sacred Service: American Chaplains in the First World War 30:34

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An important part of Christian history has been the role of clergy in supporting the military in terms of both spiritual and […]بقلم Stephen J. Bedard

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Episode 62 – Athanasius the Great 10:33

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One of the greatest defenders of what would be known as orthodox Christianity was Athanasius the Great, bishop of Alexandria. He was […]بقلم Stephen J. Bedard

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Episode 61 – The Desert Fathers and Mothers 5:49

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While some Christians were gathering in councils and devising creeds, others were fleeing the cities to be alone with God. These were […]بقلم Stephen J. Bedard

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Episode 60 – Quest for the Historical Santa Claus: Bishop Nicholas of Myra 5:39

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In this special Christmas episode, we look at the figure who would be the inspiration for the popular Santa Claus. While some […]بقلم Stephen J. Bedard

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Episode 59 – The First Council of Nicaea 14:26

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One of the most important events in Christian history is the First Council of Nicaea that took place in 325 AD. Christianity […]بقلم Stephen J. Bedard

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Episode 58 – The Rise of Arianism 8:57

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The Christian church was emerging out of a time of persecution but their troubles were not over. Shifting from threats from without […]بقلم Stephen J. Bedard

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Episode 57 – Introducing Constantine the Great 12:42

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One of the most influential people in the history of the early church was someone of unknown religious conviction. Constantine came to […]بقلم Stephen J. Bedard

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How Bad Was Constantine the Great? 8:53

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Emperor Constantine was Great, but was he good? If you were talk to many Christians today, they might suggest that much of […]بقلم Stephen J. Bedard

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Episode 56 – Diocletian and the Great Persecution 16:42

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There had been numerous persecutions on a small scale for the first three centuries but the church experienced a much more significant […]بقلم Stephen J. Bedard

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The Holy Eucharist 28:21

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بقلم Bertie Pearson

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Episode 55 – The Popes of the Third Century 15:38

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The third century was a time of great upheaval for the Roman Empire and it was equally so for the church in […]بقلم Stephen J. Bedard

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Grace in the Early Church 25:16

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بقلم Bertie Pearson

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Episode 54 – The Rise of Manichaeism 12:00

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One of the religious movements that emerged in the third century was that of Manichaeism. This religion, founded by the Iranian prophet […]بقلم Stephen J. Bedard

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Episode 53 – The Roman Empire in the Third Century 16:39

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The Christian Church existed within and was growing inside the Roman Empire. What was happening in the Roman Empire during the third […]بقلم Stephen J. Bedard

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Episode 52 – The Church in the First Half of the Third Century 14:13

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By the third century, the church had been growing rapidly. They were facing threats both internal and external. In this episode, we […]بقلم Stephen J. Bedard

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The Sacraments 30:14

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بقلم Bertie Pearson

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Episode 51 – Origen and Tertullian: The Most Respected of Heretics 17:19

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Two of the brightest, most influential, and most prolific church fathers were Origen of Alexandria and Tertullian of Carthage. They were both […]بقلم Stephen J. Bedard

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The Atonement 40:58

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بقلم Bertie Pearson

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Episode 50- A Pope in Wartime: Pius XII 10:36

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Pope Pius XII was the pope during the Second World War. There is controversy over how he responded to the crisis. Should […]بقلم Stephen J. Bedard

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Praying to the Saints? 27:40

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بقلم Bertie Pearson

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Episode 49 – Christian Apologists in the Second Century 17:30

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As we conclude our look at the second century, we revisit some of the people we have already talked about. These are […]بقلم Stephen J. Bedard

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Pelagius vs. The Saints 30:34

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بقلم Bertie Pearson

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Episode 48 – The Second and Third Jewish Wars 12:13

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Since the time before Jesus, the Jews were a part of the Roman Empire. Not a willing part, but a part nonetheless. […]بقلم Stephen J. Bedard

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How Many Apostles Were There? 10:20

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It is impossible to say exactly how many people in the early church were considered apostles. We can say with certainty that […]بقلم Stephen J. Bedard

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Episode 47 – The Roman Empire in the Second Century 12:54

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Back in episode 27, we looked at the Roman Emperors of the first century (or most of them). Now we take a […]بقلم Stephen J. Bedard

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The Council of Chalcedon 30:28

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بقلم Bertie Pearson

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Episode 46 – The “Popes” of the First Two Centuries 12:14

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One of the most important leaders in the Church today is that of the Pope. But where did the popes come from? […]بقلم Stephen J. Bedard

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4 Bishops on 2 Natures: The Council of Ephesus 32:46

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بقلم Bertie Pearson

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Heresies on Parade 34:45

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بقلم Bertie Pearson

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5 Reasons Why I Love History 8:51

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I have loved history for as long as I can remember. When my friends were reading superhero comic books, I was reading […]بقلم Stephen J. Bedard

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Heresy in Constantinople! 34:12

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بقلم Bertie Pearson

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Where did Modern Monks and Nuns Come From? Pachomius the Great! 27:52

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Christianity and Science: in the Early Church and Today 39:00

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A slight detour into the world of science in response to a great question from a listener.بقلم Bertie Pearson

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Episode 45 – Clement of Alexandria 9:54

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Clement of Alexandria may not be the most well known of the Church Fathers but he was influential. Clement helped to develop […]بقلم Stephen J. Bedard

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The Struggle Against the Passions 31:02

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بقلم Bertie Pearson

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Episode 44 – Irenaeus of Lyons 11:07

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In this episode, we look at one of the most influential of the early church fathers: Irenaeus of Lyons. He is especially […]بقلم Stephen J. Bedard

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Repentance in the Desert 31:28

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بقلم Bertie Pearson

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The Desert Fathers and Mothers 31:26

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بقلم Bertie Pearson

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Prayer in the Early Church 32:56

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بقلم Bertie Pearson

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The Problem of Evil 28:56

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بقلم Bertie Pearson

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Heaven and Hell 30:06

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بقلم Bertie Pearson

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The Resurrection of the Body 31:38

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بقلم Bertie Pearson

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Episode 43 – Justin Martyr 7:11

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Justin Martyr was an important church father and pioneering Christian apologist. He had the courage to not just write a defence of […]بقلم Stephen J. Bedard