Episode 61 – The Desert Fathers and Mothers

Two of the important Church Fathers in the later fourth century are Cyril of Jerusalem and Epiphanius of Salamis. You may not know much about…

Many people are aware of the Council of Nicaea in 325, which gave us the Nicene Creed. Fewer people are aware that the form of…

One of our most important sources for Christian history is Eusebius of Caesarea. While he gives us information going back to the time of the…

In this episode, we explore the remarkable life of John Chrysostom, one of Christianity’s greatest preachers and theologians. Born in 347 AD in Antioch, he became…

This episode explores the extraordinary life of Ambrose of Milan, a Roman governor turned bishop who became a pivotal figure in early Christianity. From his…

Among the highlights of the fourth century was a group of theologians, two brothers and a close friend. These were the Cappadocian Fathers, called that…

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Emily Conroy-Krutz, author of Missionary Diplomacy. In the 19th Century, the United States was expanding its presence around…

An important part of Christian history has been the role of clergy in supporting the military in terms of both spiritual and emotional needs. I…

One of the greatest defenders of what would be known as orthodox Christianity was Athanasius the Great, bishop of Alexandria. He was there at Nicaea…

While some Christians were gathering in councils and devising creeds, others were fleeing the cities to be alone with God. These were the Desert Fathers…