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Studying theology with the 2,000 years of Christians who came before us. We believe that church history helps us better understand the Bible and become more like God.

  1. 11/17/2023

    Theology Requires Humility. Divine Simplicity and Apophatic Theology.

    God is knowable, but for many of us, the more we study God the more we realize how much we don't know. Today, we explore two concepts that show us how deep and mysterious God is.

    13 min

  2. 11/11/2023

    You should accept the filioque. A conversation with Dr. Jeremy Wilkins.

    Should you accept the filioque and the western model of the Trinity? We sit down with Dr Jeremy Wilkins, a Catholic professor and Aquinas expert, to learn the western perspective and push back with questions.

    1h 43m

  3. 11/06/2023

    You should reject the filioque. A conversation with Andrew Nichols.

    Should you reject the filioque and the western model of the Trinity? We sit down with Andrew Nichols, a PHD candidate under John Behr, to learn the eastern perspective and push back with questions.

    1h 21m

  4. 11/03/2023

    How to break up using one word. The filioque, and two models of the Trinity.

    What is the filioque and why is it so divisive? A brief discussion.

    13 min

  5. 10/19/2023

    Are Creeds ALL about heresy? History of creeds with Dr. Donald Fairbairn.

    We sit down with Dr Donald Fairbairn for an in depth conversation about the history and purpose of Ancient Christian Creeds. Dr Fairbairn's book: https://www.amazon.com/Story-Creeds-Confessions-Development-Christian/dp/0801098165/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=23BRDIQPNO799&keywords=the+story+of+creeds+and+confessions&qid=1697464422&sprefix=the+story+of+creed%2Caps%2C367&sr=8 Recommended resources to continue your study: Ancient Creeds: The Apostles Creed: https://www.usccb.org/prayers/apostles-creedThe Nicene Creed (Western): https://www.crcna.org/welcome/beliefs/creeds/nicene-creed The Nicene Creed (Eastern): https://www.goarch.org/-/the-nicene-creed The Athanasian Creed: https://www.crcna.org/welcome/beliefs/creeds/athanasian-creed Books to start with: The Apostles' Creed: A Guide to the Ancient Catechism: https://www.amazon.com/Apostles-Creed-Catechism-Christian-Essentials/dp/1683590880/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+apostles+creed+ben+myers&sr=8-1 The Trinity: An Introduction: https://www.amazon.com/Trinity-Introduction-Studies-Systematic-Theology/dp/B08KTX3YYH/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=scott+swain%2C+the+trinity+an+introduction&sr=8-1

    1h 26m

  6. 10/16/2023

    Ancient Christian Creeds: A Brief Historical Overview

    A brief overview of ancient Christian creeds. Recommended resources to continue your study: Ancient Creeds: The Apostles Creed: https://www.usccb.org/prayers/apostles-creedThe Nicene Creed (Western): https://www.crcna.org/welcome/beliefs/creeds/nicene-creed The Nicene Creed (Eastern): https://www.goarch.org/-/the-nicene-creed The Athanasian Creed: https://www.crcna.org/welcome/beliefs/creeds/athanasian-creed Books to start with: The Apostles' Creed: A Guide to the Ancient Catechism: https://www.amazon.com/Apostles-Creed-Catechism-Christian-Essentials/dp/1683590880/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+apostles+creed+ben+myers&sr=8-1 The Trinity: An Introduction: https://www.amazon.com/Trinity-Introduction-Studies-Systematic-Theology/dp/B08KTX3YYH/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=scott+swain%2C+the+trinity+an+introduction&sr=8-1

    21 min

  7. 09/27/2023

    Why should I care about the Trinity? Christological heresies and the value of Orthodoxy.

    Most Christians affirm the doctrine of the Trinity, but do we see it as important and relevant? In this episode, we share 5 ancient heresies that distort the way we view God and how the Trinity provides a more life view of both God and the world. Ancient Creeds: The Apostles Creed: https://www.usccb.org/prayers/apostles-creed The Nicene Creed (Western): https://www.crcna.org/welcome/beliefs/creeds/nicene-creed The Nicene Creed (Eastern): https://www.goarch.org/-/the-nicene-creed The Athanasian Creed: https://www.crcna.org/welcome/beliefs/creeds/athanasian-creed Book Recommendations: The Apostles' Creed: A Guide to the Ancient Catechism: https://www.amazon.com/Apostles-Creed-Catechism-Christian-Essentials/dp/1683590880/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+apostles+creed+ben+myers&sr=8-1 The Trinity: An Introduction: https://www.amazon.com/Trinity-Introduction-Studies-Systematic-Theology/dp/B08KTX3YYH/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=scott+swain%2C+the+trinity+an+introduction&sr=8-1

    31 min

  8. 09/06/2023

    Purity of Heart w/ Andy Nichols

    Do you think you know what it means to be pure of heart? Jesus promises that the pure in heart will see God (Matt. 5:8) but do we really want that? And if we do, how do we attain it? Join us in the final episode of this desert fathers series as we learn how to seek God in purity of heart. In this episode, I interview Andy Nichols on John Cassian's concept of "purity of heart." Andy is a father, preacher, teacher, and, in truth, a genuinely humble person. At the time of this recording, Andy is pursuing his doctorate at Aberdeen University where he is writing on John Cassian. We were blessed to have Andy on and ask that our viewers pray a quick blessing for his ministry and family. Further Reading: Institutes -- John Cassian https://www.amazon.com/John-Cassian-Institutes-Boniface-Ramsey-ebook/dp/B086R3B83C Conferences -- John Cassian https://www.amazon.com/John-Cassian-Conferences-Ancient-Christian-ebook/dp/B005UX65EC/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=john+cassian+conferences&s=digital-text&sr=1-3

    1h 12m
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