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Have you ever wanted to dive into the great works of Christian history but felt intimidated or unsure where to begin? Welcome to "Authors Resurrected" the podcast designed to be your companion on a journey through the most powerful books in the Christian tradition. We're not just giving you a summary; we're here to unpack timeless truths and encourage you to read along with us.

  1. The City of God E14: Self-Love is a Trap (Here’s Why)

    12/04/2025

    The City of God E14: Self-Love is a Trap (Here’s Why)

    Are you the architect of your own life, master of your schedule, and champion of self-discipline—yet still feel a profound, unshakable emptiness inside? In a world obsessed with self-optimization, we often confuse aesthetic performance with moral health. We win the war against bodily indulgence but lose the battle against the toxic pride festering in our souls. In this episode of Authors Resurrected, we take a deep dive into Saint Augustine’s The City of God, Book 14, to uncover a revolutionary diagnosis for modern anxiety. Augustine challenges our most basic assumptions: it wasn't the corruptible body that made the soul sinful; it was the sinful soul—driven by pride and self-will—that corrupted the body. We explore the profound distinction between "living according to the flesh" (living by human standards) and "living according to God." Join us as we unpack: The Paradox of Control: Why our best efforts at self-mastery often lead to deeper internal conflict. The Root of All Sin: How pride, not physical appetite, is the true origin of our fall. The Tale of Two Cities: The fundamental divide between the Earthly City (love of self to the contempt of God) and the Heavenly City (love of God to the contempt of self). The Anti-Body Twist: Why Augustine argues that even "mental" vices like envy and hatred are actually "works of the flesh." Discover why true freedom isn't found in more discipline, but in a radical shift of allegiance. If you’re tired of the endless hustle for self-satisfaction and ready for a deeper peace, this episode is for you. #Keywords: #StAugustine #CityofGod #Book14 #ChristianPhilosophy #Theology #MentalHealth #Anxiety #SelfHelp #Stoicism #Pride #Sin #SpiritualGrowth #PhilosophyPodcast #AuthorsResurrected #ClassicLiterature #Faith #HumanNature #Psychology

    16 min
  2. The City of God E13 | Death and Resurrection: Unveiling the Mystery of Eternal Life Through the Body's Destiny

    10/06/2025

    The City of God E13 | Death and Resurrection: Unveiling the Mystery of Eternal Life Through the Body's Destiny

    This episode delves into the nature of death—the separation of soul and body—and explains the distinction between "first death" and "second death". Augustine defends the doctrine of bodily resurrection, refuting philosophers' objections based on the weight of matter regarding bodies ascending to heaven. He clarifies the meaning of Adam becoming a "living soul" at creation and distinguishes the Holy Spirit's life-giving power from the body's "living soul," emphasizing Christ's resurrection as conclusive evidence of bodily immortality. #DefinitionOfDeath #BodilyResurrection #SoulAndBody #ChristsResurrection #EternalLifeMystery

    16 min
  3. The City of God E12 | Time and Eternity: The Dialectic of Human Origin and Soul's Destiny 

    10/03/2025

    The City of God E12 | Time and Eternity: The Dialectic of Human Origin and Soul's Destiny 

    This episode responds to questions about the timing of human origin, pointing out that a finite span of time is insignificant compared to eternity. Augustine explores the free will of angels and the reasons for their fall. He refutes the Platonic view of souls endlessly cycling through toil and misery. This episode establishes the biblical belief that holy angels never lost their love for God and that humanity descended from Adam, providing a basis for humanity's ultimate eternal happiness. #HumanOrigin #TimePerspective #AngelFall #SoulReincarnation #EternalHappiness

    19 min
  4. The City of God E11 | The Origin of the Two Cities: The Mystery of Angels and World Creation

    09/29/2025

    The City of God E11 | The Origin of the Two Cities: The Mystery of Angels and World Creation

    This episode begins to explain the origin and destiny of the "City of God" and the "Earthly City". Augustine guides readers from the variability of created things back to the unchangeable Creator—the one true God. Based on Scripture, he elucidates the creation of angels, the mystery of light, and the distinction between good and evil angels, laying a theological foundation for the opposition of the two cities. This episode reveals God's wisdom and order in creation and emphasizes that humans can only know God through Christ. #TwoCities #Genesis #AngelOrigins #LightAndDarkness #DivineOrder

    19 min
  5. The City of God E10 | Christ: The Only Way to Soul's Deliverance, The Ultimate Revelation of Philosophy 

    09/26/2025

    The City of God E10 | Christ: The Only Way to Soul's Deliverance, The Ultimate Revelation of Philosophy 

    This episode marks Augustine's ultimate challenge to Platonists like Porphyry. He asserts that even the most distinguished philosophers failed to find the "universal way" to the soul's deliverance. This path is opened solely through the grace of Christ, who is not only the truth but also the way and the life. This episode emphasizes the importance of Christ's incarnation, refuting the philosophers' proud oversight of this sacred mystery, and clarifying the true meaning of sacrifice: offering oneself as a living sacrifice to the true God. #ChristDeliverance #UniversalWay #Incarnation #PhilosophicalBlindspot #TrueSacrifice

    19 min
  6. The City of God E09 | Beyond Demons: Christ Alone - The Only Path to Eternal Blessedness!

    09/22/2025

    The City of God E09 | Beyond Demons: Christ Alone - The Only Path to Eternal Blessedness!

    This episode conclusively refutes the worship of demons, whether they are considered good or bad, asserting that they are all "wicked spirits" delighting in "sacrilegious and immoral fictions" and "magical arts". Augustine dismantles the notion of demons as mediators between gods and humans, as proposed by philosophers like Apuleius, emphasizing that no demon can lead to eternal blessedness. He argues that Christ alone is the way to ultimate deliverance and everlasting happiness, exposing the deceptions that hold humanity captive to these malevolent spirits. #ChristAlone #DemonWorship #EternalBlessedness #SpiritualWarfare #PhilosophicalError

    15 min
  7. The City of God E08 | Philosophers & Demons: The Platonist Path to God—True Wisdom or Fatal Flaw?

    09/19/2025

    The City of God E08 | Philosophers & Demons: The Platonist Path to God—True Wisdom or Fatal Flaw?

    Augustine engages with the "natural theology" of the Platonists, acknowledging their proximity to Christian truth in recognizing one supreme Creator God and the source of blessedness. However, he challenges their belief in worshipping multiple created gods or demons as mediators. This episode dissects the philosophers' errors, including Apuleius's view of demons and Plato's ideals, arguing that only the true God, through Christ, offers genuine blessedness, not spirits who delight in debauchery and false wisdom. It also highlights Socrates' focus on moral philosophy as a precursor to purifying the mind for divine contemplation. #Platonism #NaturalTheology #Demons #TrueWisdom #BlessedLife

    17 min
  8. The City of God E07 | The Select Gods Exposed! Can Pagan Deities Grant Eternal Life?

    09/15/2025

    The City of God E07 | The Select Gods Exposed! Can Pagan Deities Grant Eternal Life?

    Augustine scrutinizes the "select gods" like Janus, Jupiter, and Saturn, revealing the scandalous nature of their worshipped rituals and their inability to bestow eternal life. This episode dissects philosophical attempts, including Varro's interpretations, to dignify these deities, ultimately exposing the obscenities, such as phallic worship and emasculation, and the demonic deceptions inherent in civil theology. It questions how gods celebrated for crimes could lead anyone to true happiness. #PaganDeities #EternalLife #CivilTheology #DemonicDeception #Augustine

    16 min
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