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Nihilism
Friedrich Nietzsche
Adolf Hitler
Communism
Germany
Nazi Germany
Weimar Republic
Dostoevsky
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Charles Darwin
Christianity
Great Terror
Treaty Of Versailles
Anti-Semitism
Social Darwinism
Joseph Stalin
Atheism
Nietzsche
World War I
Crime and Punishment

Reflections on the Rise and Fall of Christendom

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In this episode, Fr. John describes how the Nazis, once in power, pursued a culture war against existing German values and beliefs by attacking Christianity, advancing neopaganism, and elaborating a racist utopia.

In this episode, Fr. John launches into the darkest period of the age of nihilism, Nazi Germany. In it, he explores the conditions of Western culture following the First World War and how they subverted both traditional Christianity and secular human... more

In this final episode dealing with the Soviet Union under Stalin, Fr. John narrates one of the most chilling episodes in the ideological project to apply the transformation-imperative to a nihilistic, post-Christian Christendom.

Father John continues his account of the Soviet Union's totalitarian project of building socialism by contrasting its nihilistic ideology with the sacramental experience of traditional Christianity.

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John Strickland
Archpriest and host, providing reflections on the rise and fall of Christendom.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
  • Historical fluency achieved

    In depth-intelligent exposition on the history of the faith we have inherited.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raultrevizo6
    United Statesa year ago
  • A Worthy Meta Narrative

    It seems to me that we all carry meta narratives around with us but often we do so unconsciously and do not have careful justification for them.

    Fr. John has here articulated his own with clarity and voluminous support. There are those who nitpick at this work by saying “its more complicated than that.” I challenge those critics. The only legitimate critique of a meta narrative is to create a better one. Hearing none I provisionally accept this.

    When people ask what state Christendom... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Local Walnut
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you

    Father John, thank you for this podcast. It is the second Orthodox podcast series on Christian history I will listen to as I journey home. I may elaborate here once finished. I found one flaw in the 2nd or 3rd episode, a clipping of your voice which made it difficult at times to clearly hear important words. It would be best to rerecord that one. Later… no further voice clipping. I’m learning so much from your very clear teaching. Thank you very much!

    Update 10/10/22:

    I just finished all of the... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bGuiles
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent Show

    Strickland's podcast, in companionship with his two recent books, has been a crucial eye-opener to the history of Europe over the last two thousand years. Both for understanding the nature of Christendom during the first millenium, and the degree to which Christendom changed after the Schism in 1054, with the New Papacy. Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    richemerson
    United States4 years ago
  • Excellent Show

    Strickland's podcast, in companionship with his two recent books, has been an important eye-opener to the history of Europe over the last two thousand years. Both in understanding the nature of Christendom in the first millenium, and the degree to which it changed after the Schism in 1054. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    richardemerson
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Many find the exploration of Nietzschean thought in contrast to Christian perspectives particularly stimulating, provoking thoughtful discussions.
There is praise for the clarity with which complex narratives are articulated, making the content accessible while profoundly informative.
Listeners appreciate the deep and intelligent examination of historical events and their theological implications.
Some listeners note technical issues in earlier episodes but express gratitude for the overall content and insights offered.

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Focused on the historical and ideological narratives of Christendom, the content explores the interactions between faith, culture, and politics across various epochs, notably under communism and during the significant upheavals of the 20th century. The discussions frequently highlight the ideas of influential thinkers such as Fyodor Dostoevsky and Friedrich Nietzsche, providing a rich examination of the tensions between nihilism and Christian thought. Unique in its perspective, the exploration does not only recount historical events but also connects these to the present religious landscape, making it a thought-provoking resource for those invested in understanding the implications of history on contemporary belief systems.

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