Following the Fathers
Following the FathersFollowing the Fathers is your modern gateway into the amazing wisdom of the early church fathers. We start by looking at Saint Antony and move through his life and the practices and wisdom that were most transformative for him. Join hosts Ben Petersen, Jason Smith, and Ben Clarke as we follow the fathers of the faith and let them be our mentors on our own journeys as disciples of Jesus.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 14 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SpiritualityReligion & Spirituality | |||
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In this episode, we turn to Book VII of Augustine's Confessions-the moment where Augustine's mind begins to catch up to the truth his heart has been resisting.
After years of wrestling with Manichaeism, materialist assumptions about God, and false ... more
In this episode, we dive into Book VI of Augustine's Confessions, where the struggle between spiritual longing and worldly ambition comes into sharp focus. Joined by friends, we explore Augustine's complex relationships. We talk about his philosophic... more
In this episode, we explore Books 4 and 5 of Augustine's Confessions, where grief, ambition, and the slow unraveling of false belief begin to prepare Augustine for a deeper encounter with truth. Join us as we reflect on disordered love, the pain of l... more
In this episode, I sit down with Garrett Berk to explore a paper that he wrote on Augustine and the Pelagian controversy. Together, we delve into the historical backdrop of this pivotal conflict in the early church, examining how Augustine responded ... more
In this episode of Following the Fathers, we dive into Book III of Augustine's Confessions, where Augustine begins his studies in Carthage and finds himself pulled deeper into worldly desires and philosophical questions. This chapter captures his inn... more
In this episode of Following the Fathers, we dive into Book II of the Confessions by St. Augustine. In this Book, Augustine reflects on the reckless passions of his youth. We explore his famous account of stealing pears-not out of need, but for the p... more
In this episode of Following the Fathers, we dive into Book I of the Confessions by St. Augustine. We explore Augustine's reflections on his early childhood, his understanding of God, and his deep longing for truth-even from a young age. How does Aug... more
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In this conversation, Dr. Gary Ferngren discusses the Christian view of history, providence, suffering, and the power of prayer. He emphasizes that God is in control of history and that suffering can be used by God to shape and transform u... more
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