
A Survey of Church History
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 186 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityChristianity | |||

St. Athanasios appealed his deposition at the hands of the Arians to Pope St. Julius and the Apostolikos Thronos. What exactly did St. Athanasius believe this appeal entailed as regards the power of the papacy, and what can his appeal tell us about h... more
This episode Dr. Jenkins examines the clash between St. Cyprian of Carthage and St. Stephen of Rome. This confrontation brought to the fore the 3rd century's understanding of not only the extent of papal power, but also the question of the origin of ... more
This week Dr. Jenkins again looks at the incident of St. Victor and his clash with the Quartodecimans and St. Irenaeus of Lyons, along with a divertimento about the Touchstone Conference. Orthodoxy & Education: tinyurl.com/OrthEd2025 https://... more
This week Dr. Jenkins continues his discussion of the papacy in the early church, looking specifically at St. Irenaeus and his confrontation with pope St. Victor over his confrontation with the Churches in western Asia Minor. Orthodoxy & Education: h... more
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OK. Per your request for feedback, I do love what you’re doing! Thank you so much Dr. Jenkins for such excellent educational content, which I would never have the privilege to learn otherwise. God bless you for blessing me with it, although sometimes rabbit holes seem to appear and cause thematic incoherence. Thank you too Ancient Faith Radio. But arrgghh, did you have to spoil Faust after all (who has I have yet to read) with TMI about it? Lol.
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Thank you so much Dr. Jenkins for such excellent educational content, which I would never have the privilege to learn otherwise. God bless you for blessing me with it, although sometimes rabbit holes seem to appear and cause thematic incoherence. Thank you too Ancient Faith Radio. But arrgghh, did you have to spoil Faust after all with TMI about it? Lol.
I would not consider myself an Orthodox Christian, but I am a true believer in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. And I am eagerly seeking truth, and this podcast is helping me to fulfill this journey of seeking out Church origins. Thank you for all you do, and God bless you.
Excellent, clear and concise history of the Church. This history is then organically connected to how and why the Church does what it does today.
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The content focuses on a detailed exploration of Church history, with specific emphasis on pivotal figures and events that have shaped the Christian faith. Key topics discussed include the authority and significance of St. Peter, early church governance, the evolution of papal authority, and theological controversies such as the Filioque. The host provides a thorough analysis of historical narratives, utilizing a range of sources to offer listeners an engaging and informative overview of different church traditions and their historical contexts. Unique aspects include personal reflections, insights into ecclesiastical dynamics, and explorations of theological debates that still resonate today, making it a valuable resource for those interes... more
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