History of Christianity

Stephen J. Bedard

A Podcast All About Christianity beginning with John the Baptist down to the present time. Hosted by Stephen J. Bedard.

72 Episodes

Episode 67 – The Golden Mouth of John Chrysostom
2/14/2025
8:20
In this episode, we explore the remarkable life of John Chrysostom, one of Christianity’s greatest preachers and theologians. Born in 347 AD in […]
Episode 66 – The Life and Legacy of Ambrose of Milan
1/2/2025
5:38
This episode explores the extraordinary life of Ambrose of Milan, a Roman governor turned bishop who became a pivotal figure in early […]
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Episode 65 – The Cappadocian Fathers
12/1/2024
11:44
Among the highlights of the fourth century was a group of theologians, two brothers and a close friend. These were the Cappadocian […]
Episode 64 – Missionary Diplomacy
9/21/2024
31:40
In this episode, I talk to Dr. Emily Conroy-Krutz, author of Missionary Diplomacy. In the 19th Century, the United States was expanding […]
Episode 63 – Sacred Service: American Chaplains in the First World War
8/20/2024
30:34
An important part of Christian history has been the role of clergy in supporting the military in terms of both spiritual and […]
Episode 62 – Athanasius the Great
7/10/2024
10:33
One of the greatest defenders of what would be known as orthodox Christianity was Athanasius the Great, bishop of Alexandria. He was […]
Episode 61 – The Desert Fathers and Mothers
3/18/2024
5:49
While some Christians were gathering in councils and devising creeds, others were fleeing the cities to be alone with God. These were […]
Episode 60 – Quest for the Historical Santa Claus: Bishop Nicholas of Myra
12/19/2023
5:39
In this special Christmas episode, we look at the figure who would be the inspiration for the popular Santa Claus. While some […]
Episode 59 – The First Council of Nicaea
12/6/2023
14:26
One of the most important events in Christian history is the First Council of Nicaea that took place in 325 AD. Christianity […]
Episode 58 – The Rise of Arianism
8/8/2023
8:57
The Christian church was emerging out of a time of persecution but their troubles were not over. Shifting from threats from without […]

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History of Christianity

Stephen J. Bedard

72 Episodes

Episode 67 – The Golden Mouth of John Chrysostom

Episode 66 – The Life and Legacy of Ambrose of Milan

Episode 65 – The Cappadocian Fathers

Episode 64 – Missionary Diplomacy

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

Episode 62 – Athanasius the Great

Episode 61 – The Desert Fathers and Mothers

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

Episode 59 – The First Council of Nicaea

Episode 58 – The Rise of Arianism