In Simeon's Wake

Ben Wyatt
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Embark on an exploration of the fascinating world of ancient African Christianity! Martyrs, heretics, and more await as we follow after the very first African convert: the Ethiopian eunuch Simeon Bachos.

  1. 6D AGO

    Episode 14 - Montanist Miscellanies: Tertullian's Shorter Works

    Converting emperors, hating theater, and talking about veils: it's all in a day's work for everyone's favorite curmudgeonly Carthaginian! Learn about Tertullian's lesser known works in our final episode on the man. https://patreon.com/BenWyatt

    50 min

  2. MAR 6

    Episode 13 - Practical Patripassian Problematics: Tertulian’s Against Praxeas

    Ben is on an alliteration kick, if you couldn't tell. Anyway, listen to this episode to learn about the Trinity and stuff. https://patreon.com/BenWyatt

    50 min

  3. FEB 20 ·  BONUS

    Supplemental - Dr. Jonathan Sanchez on Historical-Critical Interpretations

    How do modern methods of interpretation differ from those of the ancient church? And what do we make of the differences between the two? On today's episode, Ben sits down with noted Matthew scholar Jonathan Sanchez - who also happens to be Ben's seminary friend - to answer these questions and more! https://patreon.com/BenWyatt

    51 min

  4. FEB 6

    Episode 12 - The Pontificating Punic and the Perplexing Pontian: Tertullian’s Against Marcion

    You can't really understand Tertullian without observing him in full-blown rhetorical combat. Fortunately for us, we get to see him doing just that! Observe theological profundity and sick burns in equal measure as we look at his famous treatise, Against Marcion. https://patreon.com/BenWyatt

    57 min

  5. JAN 16 ·  BONUS

    Supplemental - An Interview with Dr. Darrick Taylor on Montanism

    A fascinating investigation of the New Prophecy, also known as Montanism, with scholar and fellow church history podcaster Darrick Taylor! Join us to learn about Montanism's origins, reach, and perhaps its most dangerous opponent of all: the siesta.

    50 min

  6. JAN 2

    Episode 11 - The Carthaginian Wunderkind: Tertullian

    Neologisms, persecution, heresy, and intersecting colonial identities, oh my! Ancient and modern worlds collide in the remarkable personage of Tertullian. Learn all about this pioneer of the faith - and pioneer of creative insults - in today's episode. patreon.com/BenWyatt

    45 min

  7. 12/06/2025

    Episode 10 - Tyrants, Traitors, and Tumult: Africa in 200 AD

    Fashion-obsessed emperors, real estate deals, and post-baptismal stank...the early church had a lot to deal with! It's time to check in and see how things were going for the African church ca. 200 AD.

    51 min

  8. 11/07/2025

    Episode 9 - The Seed of the Church: Africa and the Legacy of the Martyrs

    "When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die." Dietrich Bonhoeffer spoke those words in the shadow of Nazi Germany. For the Christians of Africa, they were a sporadic but ever-looming reality. Martyrdom shaped the church - and the church shaped its people through the stories of these heroes of the faith. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenWyatt

    49 min
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Embark on an exploration of the fascinating world of ancient African Christianity! Martyrs, heretics, and more await as we follow after the very first African convert: the Ethiopian eunuch Simeon Bachos.

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  • Creator
    Ben Wyatt
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean

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