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	<title>Episode 75 &#8211; The Popes of the Fourth Century</title>
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	<title>Episode 74 &#8211; The Life of Augustine of Hippo up to 400 AD</title>
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	<title>Episode 73 &#8211; Didymus the Blind: Faith, Scripture, and Sight Beyond Sight</title>
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	<title>Episode 72 &#8211; Hilary of Poitiers: The Athanasius of the West</title>
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	<title>Episode 71 &#8211; Jerome: Scholar of Scripture and Architect of the Latin Bible</title>
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	<title>Episode 70 &#8211; Cyril of Jerusalem and Epiphanius of Salamis: Guardians of the Faith</title>
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	<title>Episode 69 &#8211; The First Council of Constantinople</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:30:16 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[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 the Nicene Creed we have now came from lesser known First Council of Constantinople in 381. This was an important council that helped clarify the nature of the Holy Spirit ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-69-the-first-council-of-constantinople/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 69 &#8211; The First Council of Constantinople"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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 the Nicene Creed we have now came from lesser known First Council of Constantinople in 381. This was an important council that ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 68 &#8211; Eusebius of Caesarea: The Father of Church History</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 21:47:15 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[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 Apostles, he is most valuable for what he shares about his own time, that of the fourth century and the time of Constantine the Great. In this episode, we look ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/68-eusebius-of-caesarea-the-father-of-church-history/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 68 &#8211; Eusebius of Caesarea: The Father of Church History"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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 Apostles, he is most valuable for what he shares about his own time, that of the fourth century and the time of C]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[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 Apostles, he is most valuable for what he shares about his own time, that of the fourth century and the time of Constantine the Great. In this episode, we look ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/68-eusebius-of-caesarea-the-father-of-church-history/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 68 &#8211; Eusebius of Caesarea: The Father of Church History"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Episode 67 &#8211; The Golden Mouth of John Chrysostom</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:15:08 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[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 known for his powerful sermons, deep biblical insight, and fearless moral stance. We discuss his key writings, such as On the Priesthood and Homilies on Matthew, his emphasis on social justice, and his ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-67-the-golden-mouth-of-john-chrystostom/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 67 &#8211; The Golden Mouth of John Chrysostom"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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 known for his powerful sermons, deep biblical insight, and fearless moral stance. We discus]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[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 known for his powerful sermons, deep biblical insight, and fearless moral stance. We discuss his key writings, such as On the Priesthood and Homilies on Matthew, his emphasis on social justice, and his ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-67-the-golden-mouth-of-john-chrystostom/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 67 &#8211; The Golden Mouth of John Chrysostom"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Episode 66 &#8211; The Life and Legacy of Ambrose of Milan</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 02:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[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 sudden rise to church leadership to his defense of Nicene orthodoxy against powerful rulers, Ambrose’s courage and theological insights left a lasting impact. We discuss his influential writings, including On the ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-66-the-life-and-legacy-of-ambrose-of-milan/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 66 &#8211; The Life and Legacy of Ambrose of Milan"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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 sudden rise to church leadership to his defense of Nicene orthodoxy against powerful rulers, Ambr]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[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 sudden rise to church leadership to his defense of Nicene orthodoxy against powerful rulers, Ambrose’s courage and theological insights left a lasting impact. We discuss his influential writings, including On the ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-66-the-life-and-legacy-of-ambrose-of-milan/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 66 &#8211; The Life and Legacy of Ambrose of Milan"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 sudden rise to church leadership to his defense of Nicene orthodoxy against powerful rulers, Ambrose’s courage and theological insights left a lasting impact. We discuss his influential writings, including On the ... Read More "Episode 66 &#8211; The Life and Legacy of Ambrose of Milan" &#187;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Episode 65 &#8211; The Cappadocian Fathers</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 01:58:20 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[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 because they were from Cappadocia. They included Basil the Great, Gregory of Nyssa, and Gregory of Nazianzus. This is their story. Recommended book: Three Wise Men from the East: The ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-65-the-cappadocian-fathers/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 65 &#8211; The Cappadocian Fathers"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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 because they were from Cappadocia. They included Basil the Great, Gregory of Nyssa, and Gregory of Naz]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 64 &#8211; Missionary Diplomacy</title>
	<link>https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-64-missionary-diplomacy/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=episode-64-missionary-diplomacy</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 21 Sep 2024 02:11:41 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[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 the world at the same time that American missionaries were travelling to new lands. Some of these missionaries doubled as diplomats. The story is fascinating. Purchase Missionary Diplomacy at https://amzn.to/4ev5koS ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-64-missionary-diplomacy/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 64 &#8211; Missionary Diplomacy"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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 the world at the same time that American missionaries were travelling to new lands. Some of these ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[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 the world at the same time that American missionaries were travelling to new lands. Some of these missionaries doubled as diplomats. The story is fascinating. Purchase Missionary Diplomacy at https://amzn.to/4ev5koS ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-64-missionary-diplomacy/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 64 &#8211; Missionary Diplomacy"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[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 the world at the same time that American missionaries were travelling to new lands. Some of these missionaries doubled as diplomats. The story is fascinating. Purchase Missionary Diplomacy at https://amzn.to/4ev5koS ... Read More "Episode 64 &#8211; Missionary Diplomacy" &#187;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/HOC-podcast.001.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 63 &#8211; Sacred Service: American Chaplains in the First World War</title>
	<link>https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-63-sacred-service-american-chaplains-in-the-first-world-war/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=episode-63-sacred-service-american-chaplains-in-the-first-world-war</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:43:28 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[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 recently had the opportunity to speak with Patricia Cecil, Specialist Curator Faith, Religion, and WWI at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. They currently have an exhibit called ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-63-sacred-service-american-chaplains-in-the-first-world-war/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 63 &#8211; Sacred Service: American Chaplains in the First World War"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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 recently had the opportunity to speak with Patricia Cecil, Specialist Curator Faith, Religion, and WWI at the ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[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 recently had the opportunity to speak with Patricia Cecil, Specialist Curator Faith, Religion, and WWI at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. They currently have an exhibit called ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-63-sacred-service-american-chaplains-in-the-first-world-war/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 63 &#8211; Sacred Service: American Chaplains in the First World War"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 recently had the opportunity to speak with Patricia Cecil, Specialist Curator Faith, Religion, and WWI at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. They currently have an exhibit called ... Read More "Episode 63 &#8211; Sacred Service: American Chaplains in the First World War" &#187;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>30:34</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[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 recently had the opportunity to speak with Patricia Cecil, Specialist Curator Faith, Religion, and WWI at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. They currently have an exhibit called ... Read More "Episode 63 &#8211; Sacred Service: American Chaplains in the First World War" &#187;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/HOC-podcast.001.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 62 &#8211; Athanasius the Great</title>
	<link>https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-62-athanasius-the-great/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=episode-62-athanasius-the-great</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 01:45:27 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=1083</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[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 and he had a difficult experience as bishop, with numerous exiles. However, his influence continues today. Consider supporting this podcast through: Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/hopesreason) Life of Jesus (http://www.lifeofjesus.ca) with code BEDARD ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-62-athanasius-the-great/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 62 &#8211; Athanasius the Great"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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 and he had a difficult experience as bishop, with numerous exiles. However, his influence continues today]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[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 and he had a difficult experience as bishop, with numerous exiles. However, his influence continues today. Consider supporting this podcast through: Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/hopesreason) Life of Jesus (http://www.lifeofjesus.ca) with code BEDARD ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-62-athanasius-the-great/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 62 &#8211; Athanasius the Great"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast-download/1083/episode-62-athanasius-the-great.mp3" length="8398405" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 and he had a difficult experience as bishop, with numerous exiles. However, his influence continues today. Consider supporting this podcast through: Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/hopesreason) Life of Jesus (http://www.lifeofjesus.ca) with code BEDARD ... Read More "Episode 62 &#8211; Athanasius the Great" &#187;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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	<itunes:duration>10:33</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[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 and he had a difficult experience as bishop, with numerous exiles. However, his influence continues today. Consider supporting this podcast through: Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/hopesreason) Life of Jesus (http://www.lifeofjesus.ca) with code BEDARD ... Read More "Episode 62 &#8211; Athanasius the Great" &#187;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/HOC-podcast.001.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 61 &#8211; The Desert Fathers and Mothers</title>
	<link>https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-61-the-desert-fathers-and-mothers/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=episode-61-the-desert-fathers-and-mothers</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:31:54 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=1069</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[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 and Mothers. In this episode, we provide a short overview of these important men and women who continue to inspire people today. There recommended book for this episode is Life ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-61-the-desert-fathers-and-mothers/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 61 &#8211; The Desert Fathers and Mothers"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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 and Mothers. In this episode, we provide a short overview of these important men and women who contin]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[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 and Mothers. In this episode, we provide a short overview of these important men and women who continue to inspire people today. There recommended book for this episode is Life ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-61-the-desert-fathers-and-mothers/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 61 &#8211; The Desert Fathers and Mothers"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast-download/1069/episode-61-the-desert-fathers-and-mothers.mp3" length="4731960" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 and Mothers. In this episode, we provide a short overview of these important men and women who continue to inspire people today. There recommended book for this episode is Life ... Read More "Episode 61 &#8211; The Desert Fathers and Mothers" &#187;]]></itunes:summary>
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		<ssp:title>Episode 61 &#8211; The Desert Fathers and Mothers</ssp:title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>5:49</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[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 and Mothers. In this episode, we provide a short overview of these important men and women who continue to inspire people today. There recommended book for this episode is Life ... Read More "Episode 61 &#8211; The Desert Fathers and Mothers" &#187;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/HOC-podcast.001.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 60 &#8211; Quest for the Historical Santa Claus: Bishop Nicholas of Myra</title>
	<link>https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-60-quest-for-the-historical-santa-claus-bishop-nicholas-of-myra/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=episode-60-quest-for-the-historical-santa-claus-bishop-nicholas-of-myra</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:34:52 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=1050</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this special Christmas episode, we look at the figure who would be the inspiration for the popular Santa Claus. While some Christians see Santa as a threat to Jesus, Nicholas of Myra was actually a devoted follower of Jesus who was known for his piety and generosity. In this episode, we look at how ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-60-quest-for-the-historical-santa-claus-bishop-nicholas-of-myra/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 60 &#8211; Quest for the Historical Santa Claus: Bishop Nicholas of Myra"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this special Christmas episode, we look at the figure who would be the inspiration for the popular Santa Claus. While some Christians see Santa as a threat to Jesus, Nicholas of Myra was actually a devoted follower of Jesus who was known for his piety]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this special Christmas episode, we look at the figure who would be the inspiration for the popular Santa Claus. While some Christians see Santa as a threat to Jesus, Nicholas of Myra was actually a devoted follower of Jesus who was known for his piety and generosity. In this episode, we look at how ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-60-quest-for-the-historical-santa-claus-bishop-nicholas-of-myra/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 60 &#8211; Quest for the Historical Santa Claus: Bishop Nicholas of Myra"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast-download/1050/episode-60-quest-for-the-historical-santa-claus-bishop-nicholas-of-myra.mp3" length="5079340" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this special Christmas episode, we look at the figure who would be the inspiration for the popular Santa Claus. While some Christians see Santa as a threat to Jesus, Nicholas of Myra was actually a devoted follower of Jesus who was known for his piety and generosity. In this episode, we look at how ... Read More "Episode 60 &#8211; Quest for the Historical Santa Claus: Bishop Nicholas of Myra" &#187;]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/HOC-podcast.001.jpeg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>5:39</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[In this special Christmas episode, we look at the figure who would be the inspiration for the popular Santa Claus. While some Christians see Santa as a threat to Jesus, Nicholas of Myra was actually a devoted follower of Jesus who was known for his piety and generosity. In this episode, we look at how ... Read More "Episode 60 &#8211; Quest for the Historical Santa Claus: Bishop Nicholas of Myra" &#187;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/HOC-podcast.001.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 59 &#8211; The First Council of Nicaea</title>
	<link>https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-59-the-first-council-of-nicaea/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=episode-59-the-first-council-of-nicaea</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:37:19 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=1046</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[One of the most important events in Christian history is the First Council of Nicaea that took place in 325 AD. Christianity can literally be divided between what happened before and what happened after this event. The immediate purpose of the Council was to deal with the Arian question: Was Jesus a created being? Ultimately ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-59-the-first-council-of-nicaea/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 59 &#8211; The First Council of Nicaea"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[One of the most important events in Christian history is the First Council of Nicaea that took place in 325 AD. Christianity can literally be divided between what happened before and what happened after this event. The immediate purpose of the Council wa]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[One of the most important events in Christian history is the First Council of Nicaea that took place in 325 AD. Christianity can literally be divided between what happened before and what happened after this event. The immediate purpose of the Council was to deal with the Arian question: Was Jesus a created being? Ultimately ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-59-the-first-council-of-nicaea/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 59 &#8211; The First Council of Nicaea"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast-download/1046/episode-59-the-first-council-of-nicaea.mp3" length="13289618" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of the most important events in Christian history is the First Council of Nicaea that took place in 325 AD. Christianity can literally be divided between what happened before and what happened after this event. The immediate purpose of the Council was to deal with the Arian question: Was Jesus a created being? Ultimately ... Read More "Episode 59 &#8211; The First Council of Nicaea" &#187;]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/HOC-podcast.001.jpeg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>14:26</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[One of the most important events in Christian history is the First Council of Nicaea that took place in 325 AD. Christianity can literally be divided between what happened before and what happened after this event. The immediate purpose of the Council was to deal with the Arian question: Was Jesus a created being? Ultimately ... Read More "Episode 59 &#8211; The First Council of Nicaea" &#187;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/HOC-podcast.001.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 58 &#8211; The Rise of Arianism</title>
	<link>https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-58-the-rise-of-arianism/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=episode-58-the-rise-of-arianism</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 13:53:54 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=1019</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[The Christian church was emerging out of a time of persecution but their troubles were not over. Shifting from threats from without to threats from within, the church begins to face a major Christological controversy. Arius, a presbyter rather than a bishop, had an incredible impact on the church. While probably not inventing the Christology ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-58-the-rise-of-arianism/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 58 &#8211; The Rise of Arianism"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Christian church was emerging out of a time of persecution but their troubles were not over. Shifting from threats from without to threats from within, the church begins to face a major Christological controversy. Arius, a presbyter rather than a bis]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Christian church was emerging out of a time of persecution but their troubles were not over. Shifting from threats from without to threats from within, the church begins to face a major Christological controversy. Arius, a presbyter rather than a bishop, had an incredible impact on the church. While probably not inventing the Christology ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-58-the-rise-of-arianism/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 58 &#8211; The Rise of Arianism"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Christian church was emerging out of a time of persecution but their troubles were not over. Shifting from threats from without to threats from within, the church begins to face a major Christological controversy. Arius, a presbyter rather than a bishop, had an incredible impact on the church. While probably not inventing the Christology ... Read More "Episode 58 &#8211; The Rise of Arianism" &#187;]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/HOC-podcast.001.jpeg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>8:57</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The Christian church was emerging out of a time of persecution but their troubles were not over. Shifting from threats from without to threats from within, the church begins to face a major Christological controversy. Arius, a presbyter rather than a bishop, had an incredible impact on the church. While probably not inventing the Christology ... Read More "Episode 58 &#8211; The Rise of Arianism" &#187;]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/HOC-podcast.001.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Episode 57 &#8211; Introducing Constantine the Great</title>
	<link>https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-57-introducing-constantine-the-great/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=episode-57-introducing-constantine-the-great</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 23:41:58 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=1015</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[One of the most influential people in the history of the early church was someone of unknown religious conviction. Constantine came to power when the Roman Empire was split between West and East. It would be during the time of Constantine that Christianity would become a legal religion, that the First Council of Nicaea would ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-57-introducing-constantine-the-great/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 57 &#8211; Introducing Constantine the Great"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[One of the most influential people in the history of the early church was someone of unknown religious conviction. Constantine came to power when the Roman Empire was split between West and East. It would be during the time of Constantine that Christiani]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[One of the most influential people in the history of the early church was someone of unknown religious conviction. Constantine came to power when the Roman Empire was split between West and East. It would be during the time of Constantine that Christianity would become a legal religion, that the First Council of Nicaea would ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-57-introducing-constantine-the-great/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 57 &#8211; Introducing Constantine the Great"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of the most influential people in the history of the early church was someone of unknown religious conviction. Constantine came to power when the Roman Empire was split between West and East. It would be during the time of Constantine that Christianity would become a legal religion, that the First Council of Nicaea would ... Read More "Episode 57 &#8211; Introducing Constantine the Great" &#187;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>How Bad Was Constantine the Great?</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 18:24:21 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Emperor Constantine was Great, but was he good? If you were talk to many Christians today, they might suggest that much of the problems in the church today go back to Constantine. Before Constantine, the church was made up devoted followers of Jesus. After Constantine, the church was an institution with an unhealthy tie to ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/how-bad-was-constantine-the-great/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "How Bad Was Constantine the Great?"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Emperor Constantine was Great, but was he good? If you were talk to many Christians today, they might suggest that much of the problems in the church today go back to Constantine. Before Constantine, the church was made up devoted followers of Jesus. Aft]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 56 &#8211; Diocletian and the Great Persecution</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 18:29:02 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[There had been numerous persecutions on a small scale for the first three centuries but the church experienced a much more significant persecution in the early fourth century under the Emperor Diocletian and his colleagues. Under the argument that the Empire needed to come together religiously in order to prosper, they imposed certain sacrifices that ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-56-diocletian-and-the-great-persecution/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 56 &#8211; Diocletian and the Great Persecution"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
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	<title>Episode 55 &#8211; The Popes of the Third Century</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2022 15:49:15 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[The third century was a time of great upheaval for the Roman Empire and it was equally so for the church in Rome. The bishop of Rome, which would eventually be known as &#8220;the pope&#8221; played an important role. In this episode we look at those popes and a couple of antipopes as well. Other ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-55-the-popes-of-the-third-century/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 55 &#8211; The Popes of the Third Century"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The third century was a time of great upheaval for the Roman Empire and it was equally so for the church in Rome. The bishop of Rome, which would eventually be known as &#8220;the pope&#8221; played an important role. In this episode we look at those pop]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 54 &#8211; The Rise of Manichaeism</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:35:37 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[One of the religious movements that emerged in the third century was that of Manichaeism. This religion, founded by the Iranian prophet Mani, would go on to attract even the great Augustine. In this episode, we take a look at the basics of this religion that had many connections with Christianity. This episode is brought ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-54-the-rise-of-manichaeism/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 54 &#8211; The Rise of Manichaeism"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[One of the religious movements that emerged in the third century was that of Manichaeism. This religion, founded by the Iranian prophet Mani, would go on to attract even the great Augustine. In this episode, we take a look at the basics of this religion ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 53 &#8211; The Roman Empire in the Third Century</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2022 19:02:22 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[The Christian Church existed within and was growing inside the Roman Empire. What was happening in the Roman Empire during the third century? In this episode we look at the Severan Dynasty, the Crisis of the Third Century, and the beginning of Empire-wide persecutions. This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Please consider ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-53-the-roman-empire-in-the-third-century/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 53 &#8211; The Roman Empire in the Third Century"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
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	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Christian Church existed within and was growing inside the Roman Empire. What was happening in the Roman Empire during the third century? In this episode we look at the Severan Dynasty, the Crisis of the Third Century, and the beginning of Empire-wide persecutions. This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Please consider ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-53-the-roman-empire-in-the-third-century/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 53 &#8211; The Roman Empire in the Third Century"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Episode 52 &#8211; The Church in the First Half of the Third Century</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 19:52:05 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[By the third century, the church had been growing rapidly. They were facing threats both internal and external. In this episode, we look at some lesser and more known figures from the first half of the third century. We will also take a brief look at the Gospel of Peter and the Acts of Thomas. ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-52-the-church-in-the-first-half-of-the-third-century/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 52 &#8211; The Church in the First Half of the Third Century"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[By the third century, the church had been growing rapidly. They were facing threats both internal and external. In this episode, we look at some lesser and more known figures from the first half of the third century. We will also take a brief look at the]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 51 &#8211; Origen and Tertullian: The Most Respected of Heretics</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2022 23:03:19 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Two of the brightest, most influential, and most prolific church fathers were Origen of Alexandria and Tertullian of Carthage. They were both eventually considered to be heretics. In this episode, we look at these two intellectual giants who continue to influence the Church today.]]></description>
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	<title>Episode 50- A Pope in Wartime: Pius XII</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 01:29:15 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Pope Pius XII was the pope during the Second World War. There is controversy over how he responded to the crisis. Should he have openly opposed Nazism or should he have positioned himself strategically for later negotiations? This is a special crossover episode between the Second World War Podcast and the History of Christianity Podcast. ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-50-a-pope-in-wartime-pius-xii/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 50- A Pope in Wartime: Pius XII"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pope Pius XII was the pope during the Second World War. There is controversy over how he responded to the crisis. Should he have openly opposed Nazism or should he have positioned himself strategically for later negotiations? This is a special crossover ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Pope Pius XII was the pope during the Second World War. There is controversy over how he responded to the crisis. Should he have openly opposed Nazism or should he have positioned himself strategically for later negotiations? This is a special crossover episode between the Second World War Podcast and the History of Christianity Podcast. ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-50-a-pope-in-wartime-pius-xii/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 50- A Pope in Wartime: Pius XII"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pope Pius XII was the pope during the Second World War. There is controversy over how he responded to the crisis. Should he have openly opposed Nazism or should he have positioned himself strategically for later negotiations? This is a special crossover episode between the Second World War Podcast and the History of Christianity Podcast. ... Read More "Episode 50- A Pope in Wartime: Pius XII" &#187;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Episode 49 &#8211; Christian Apologists in the Second Century</title>
	<link>https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/49-christian-apologists-in-the-second-century/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=49-christian-apologists-in-the-second-century</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 14:29:11 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[As we conclude our look at the second century, we revisit some of the people we have already talked about. These are the early apologists. By looking at the things they were responding to, we get a snapshot of what the church was experiencing in this important century. Other episodes related to this episode: Episode ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/49-christian-apologists-in-the-second-century/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 49 &#8211; Christian Apologists in the Second Century"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As we conclude our look at the second century, we revisit some of the people we have already talked about. These are the early apologists. By looking at the things they were responding to, we get a snapshot of what the church was experiencing in this imp]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[As we conclude our look at the second century, we revisit some of the people we have already talked about. These are the early apologists. By looking at the things they were responding to, we get a snapshot of what the church was experiencing in this important century. Other episodes related to this episode: Episode ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/49-christian-apologists-in-the-second-century/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 49 &#8211; Christian Apologists in the Second Century"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As we conclude our look at the second century, we revisit some of the people we have already talked about. These are the early apologists. By looking at the things they were responding to, we get a snapshot of what the church was experiencing in this important century. Other episodes related to this episode: Episode ... Read More "Episode 49 &#8211; Christian Apologists in the Second Century" &#187;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Episode 48 &#8211; The Second and Third Jewish Wars</title>
	<link>https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-48-the-second-and-third-jewish-wars/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=episode-48-the-second-and-third-jewish-wars</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:06:48 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Since the time before Jesus, the Jews were a part of the Roman Empire. Not a willing part, but a part nonetheless. Not everyone was happy about this and there were attempts to throw off the Roman yoke. There was a war against Rome in the first century in which the Jews were defeated. That ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-48-the-second-and-third-jewish-wars/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 48 &#8211; The Second and Third Jewish Wars"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Since the time before Jesus, the Jews were a part of the Roman Empire. Not a willing part, but a part nonetheless. Not everyone was happy about this and there were attempts to throw off the Roman yoke. There was a war against Rome in the first century in]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>How Many Apostles Were There?</title>
	<link>https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/2021/10/22/how-many-apostles-were-there/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=how-many-apostles-were-there</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[It is impossible to say exactly how many people in the early church were considered apostles. We can say with certainty that it was more than twelve. The original twelve were these: These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/2021/10/22/how-many-apostles-were-there/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "How Many Apostles Were There?"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It is impossible to say exactly how many people in the early church were considered apostles. We can say with certainty that it was more than twelve. The original twelve were these: These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[It is impossible to say exactly how many people in the early church were considered apostles. We can say with certainty that it was more than twelve. The original twelve were these: These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/2021/10/22/how-many-apostles-were-there/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "How Many Apostles Were There?"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It is impossible to say exactly how many people in the early church were considered apostles. We can say with certainty that it was more than twelve. The original twelve were these: These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and ... Read More "How Many Apostles Were There?" &#187;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Episode 47 &#8211; The Roman Empire in the Second Century</title>
	<link>https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-47-the-romand-empire-in-the-second-century/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=episode-47-the-romand-empire-in-the-second-century</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 16 Oct 2021 17:27:34 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=895</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Back in episode 27, we looked at the Roman Emperors of the first century (or most of them). Now we take a look at the emperors from the last part of the first to the last part of the second centuries. This was a good time for Rome as they enjoyed &#8220;The Five Good Emperors.&#8221; ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-47-the-romand-empire-in-the-second-century/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 47 &#8211; The Roman Empire in the Second Century"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Back in episode 27, we looked at the Roman Emperors of the first century (or most of them). Now we take a look at the emperors from the last part of the first to the last part of the second centuries. This was a good time for Rome as they enjoyed &#8220;]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Back in episode 27, we looked at the Roman Emperors of the first century (or most of them). Now we take a look at the emperors from the last part of the first to the last part of the second centuries. This was a good time for Rome as they enjoyed &#8220;The Five Good Emperors.&#8221; ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-47-the-romand-empire-in-the-second-century/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 47 &#8211; The Roman Empire in the Second Century"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Back in episode 27, we looked at the Roman Emperors of the first century (or most of them). Now we take a look at the emperors from the last part of the first to the last part of the second centuries. This was a good time for Rome as they enjoyed &#8220;The Five Good Emperors.&#8221; ... Read More "Episode 47 &#8211; The Roman Empire in the Second Century" &#187;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Episode 46 &#8211; The &#8220;Popes&#8221; of the First Two Centuries</title>
	<link>https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-46-the-popes-of-the-first-two-centuries/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=episode-46-the-popes-of-the-first-two-centuries</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 20:53:48 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=888</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[One of the most important leaders in the Church today is that of the Pope. But where did the popes come from? They have been in the background all through our narrative. In this episode, we go back and look at the &#8220;popes&#8221; or bishops of Rome from the first two centuries. Other episodes of ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-46-the-popes-of-the-first-two-centuries/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 46 &#8211; The &#8220;Popes&#8221; of the First Two Centuries"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[One of the most important leaders in the Church today is that of the Pope. But where did the popes come from? They have been in the background all through our narrative. In this episode, we go back and look at the &#8220;popes&#8221; or bishops of Rome f]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[One of the most important leaders in the Church today is that of the Pope. But where did the popes come from? They have been in the background all through our narrative. In this episode, we go back and look at the &#8220;popes&#8221; or bishops of Rome from the first two centuries. Other episodes of ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-46-the-popes-of-the-first-two-centuries/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 46 &#8211; The &#8220;Popes&#8221; of the First Two Centuries"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of the most important leaders in the Church today is that of the Pope. But where did the popes come from? They have been in the background all through our narrative. In this episode, we go back and look at the &#8220;popes&#8221; or bishops of Rome from the first two centuries. Other episodes of ... Read More "Episode 46 &#8211; The &#8220;Popes&#8221; of the First Two Centuries" &#187;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/HOC-podcast.001.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>5 Reasons Why I Love History</title>
	<link>https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/2021/09/14/5-reasons-love-history/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=5-reasons-love-history</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 18:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[I have loved history for as long as I can remember. When my friends were reading superhero comic books, I was reading comic books about World War Two (Sgt Rock was my favourite). My interest in military history has continued but has also expanded. There are many areas of history that I enjoy, both ancient ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/2021/09/14/5-reasons-love-history/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "5 Reasons Why I Love History"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[I have loved history for as long as I can remember. When my friends were reading superhero comic books, I was reading comic books about World War Two (Sgt Rock was my favourite). My interest in military history has continued but has also expanded. There ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 45 &#8211; Clement of Alexandria</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:56:22 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Clement of Alexandria may not be the most well known of the Church Fathers but he was influential. Clement helped to develop the Alexandrian school, something that would be come even more famous (infamous?) under Clement&#8217;s student, Origen. Make sure to visit OMIO and use the code &#8220;OMIO5&#8221; before July 31, 2021. You can also ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-45-clement-of-alexandria/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 45 &#8211; Clement of Alexandria"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Clement of Alexandria may not be the most well known of the Church Fathers but he was influential. Clement helped to develop the Alexandrian school, something that would be come even more famous (infamous?) under Clement&#8217;s student, Origen. Make sur]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Clement of Alexandria may not be the most well known of the Church Fathers but he was influential. Clement helped to develop the Alexandrian school, something that would be come even more famous (infamous?) under Clement&#8217;s student, Origen. Make sure to visit OMIO and use the code &#8220;OMIO5&#8221; before July 31, 2021. You can also ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-45-clement-of-alexandria/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 45 &#8211; Clement of Alexandria"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Episode 44 &#8211; Irenaeus of Lyons</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2021 20:25:35 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, we look at one of the most influential of the early church fathers: Irenaeus of Lyons. He is especially relevant when it comes to Christian apologetics. We also take a brief look at the Montanists.]]></description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Episode 43 &#8211; Justin Martyr</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:59:23 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Justin Martyr was an important church father and pioneering Christian apologist. He had the courage to not just write a defence of Christianity but to address it by name to the Roman Emperor. Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon or by downloading a FREE audiobook with a FREE trial of Audible.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Justin Martyr was an important church father and pioneering Christian apologist. He had the courage to not just write a defence of Christianity but to address it by name to the Roman Emperor. Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon or by ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Justin Martyr was an important church father and pioneering Christian apologist. He had the courage to not just write a defence of Christianity but to address it by name to the Roman Emperor. Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon or by downloading a FREE audiobook with a FREE trial of Audible.]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Episode 42 &#8211; Getting to Know the Gnostics</title>
	<link>https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-42-getting-to-know-the-gnostics/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=episode-42-getting-to-know-the-gnostics</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2021 03:11:38 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[One of the most important movements to understand the history of Christianity, especially for the second and third centuries, is that of Gnosticism. Gnosticism is one of those things that many have heard about but few know what it really means. In this episode, we look at some of the beliefs and possible origins. For ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-42-getting-to-know-the-gnostics/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 42 &#8211; Getting to Know the Gnostics"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[One of the most important movements to understand the history of Christianity, especially for the second and third centuries, is that of Gnosticism. Gnosticism is one of those things that many have heard about but few know what it really means. In this e]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 41 &#8211; Interview With a Historian: Gord Heath</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2020 15:31:43 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, I talk to Dr. Gordon Heath of McMaster Divinity College. We have an interesting chat on the nature of church history and how he got interested. If you are interested in church history, you won&#8217;t want to miss this interview. Make sure to visit Gord at his website. Resources Mentioned in this ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-41-interview-with-a-historian-gord-heath/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 41 &#8211; Interview With a Historian: Gord Heath"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, I talk to Dr. Gordon Heath of McMaster Divinity College. We have an interesting chat on the nature of church history and how he got interested. If you are interested in church history, you won&#8217;t want to miss this interview. Make su]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, I talk to Dr. Gordon Heath of McMaster Divinity College. We have an interesting chat on the nature of church history and how he got interested. If you are interested in church history, you won&#8217;t want to miss this interview. Make sure to visit Gord at his website. Resources Mentioned in this ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-41-interview-with-a-historian-gord-heath/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 41 &#8211; Interview With a Historian: Gord Heath"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Episode 40 &#8211; Revived Thoughts</title>
	<link>https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-40-revived-thoughts/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=episode-40-revived-thoughts</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2020 20:58:47 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[How do we study Christian history? One way is to look at the sermons of the past. Sermons are more than expositions of biblical texts. They reflect both the individual preacher and the historical circumstances. Revived Thoughts is a podcast that brings back the sermons of the past, getting contemporary people to share the messages ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-40-revived-thoughts/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 40 &#8211; Revived Thoughts"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[How do we study Christian history? One way is to look at the sermons of the past. Sermons are more than expositions of biblical texts. They reflect both the individual preacher and the historical circumstances. Revived Thoughts is a podcast that brings b]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[How do we study Christian history? One way is to look at the sermons of the past. Sermons are more than expositions of biblical texts. They reflect both the individual preacher and the historical circumstances. Revived Thoughts is a podcast that brings back the sermons of the past, getting contemporary people to share the messages ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-40-revived-thoughts/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 40 &#8211; Revived Thoughts"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Episode 39 &#8211; What is the Secret Gospel of Mark?</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2020 17:58:51 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[What do we do with the Secret Gospel of Mark? Some scholars accept it as an early Gospel, earlier even than our Synoptic Gospels. Others see it as twentieth century hoax. In this episode, we look at the Secret Gospel of Mark, how it was discovered and some of the conflicting views concerning it. The ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-39-what-is-the-secret-gospel-of-mark/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 39 &#8211; What is the Secret Gospel of Mark?"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What do we do with the Secret Gospel of Mark? Some scholars accept it as an early Gospel, earlier even than our Synoptic Gospels. Others see it as twentieth century hoax. In this episode, we look at the Secret Gospel of Mark, how it was discovered and so]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 38 &#8211; Quadratus and the Epistle to Diognetus</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 18:09:04 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, we finish up the collection of writings known as the Apostolic Fathers. While not as well known as some of the other Fathers, these two writings (or fragments) are important witnesses to the early Christian faith Recommended Audiobook A History of Christian Apologetics: Defending the Gospel Through the Centuries by John Warwick ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-38-quadratus-and-the-epistle-to-diognetus/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 38 &#8211; Quadratus and the Epistle to Diognetus"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, we finish up the collection of writings known as the Apostolic Fathers. While not as well known as some of the other Fathers, these two writings (or fragments) are important witnesses to the early Christian faith Recommended Audiobook A ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, we finish up the collection of writings known as the Apostolic Fathers. While not as well known as some of the other Fathers, these two writings (or fragments) are important witnesses to the early Christian faith Recommended Audiobook A History of Christian Apologetics: Defending the Gospel Through the Centuries by John Warwick ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-38-quadratus-and-the-epistle-to-diognetus/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 38 &#8211; Quadratus and the Epistle to Diognetus"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Episode 37 &#8211; The Gospel of Thomas</title>
	<link>https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-37-the-gospel-of-thomas/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=episode-37-the-gospel-of-thomas</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2020 20:03:45 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[The Gospel of Thomas is probably the extra-canonical gospel that most people have heard of but do not know anything about. In this episode, we take a look at the Gospel of Thomas. In this episode, I refer to a Stanford article about Elaine Pagels. You can find it here. You can find the online ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-37-the-gospel-of-thomas/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 37 &#8211; The Gospel of Thomas"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Gospel of Thomas is probably the extra-canonical gospel that most people have heard of but do not know anything about. In this episode, we take a look at the Gospel of Thomas. In this episode, I refer to a Stanford article about Elaine Pagels. You ca]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 36 &#8211; A Noble Company: The Canadians</title>
	<link>https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-36-a-noble-company-the-canadians/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=episode-36-a-noble-company-the-canadians</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2020 21:44:28 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[I had the opportunity to write a chapter for A Noble Company: The Canadians. I wrote about a Baptist who came from Scotland to Canada named Alexander Stewart. I was given two copies of this beautifully bound edition but I only need one. Comment on this post by Easter 2020 and I will randomly pick ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-36-a-noble-company-the-canadians/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 36 &#8211; A Noble Company: The Canadians"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[I had the opportunity to write a chapter for A Noble Company: The Canadians. I wrote about a Baptist who came from Scotland to Canada named Alexander Stewart. I was given two copies of this beautifully bound edition but I only need one. Comment on this p]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[I had the opportunity to write a chapter for A Noble Company: The Canadians. I wrote about a Baptist who came from Scotland to Canada named Alexander Stewart. I was given two copies of this beautifully bound edition but I only need one. Comment on this post by Easter 2020 and I will randomly pick ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-36-a-noble-company-the-canadians/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 36 &#8211; A Noble Company: The Canadians"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Episode 35 &#8211; The Shepherd of Hermas and the Epistle of Barnabas</title>
	<link>https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-35-the-shepherd-of-hermas-and-the-epistle-of-barnabas/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=episode-35-the-shepherd-of-hermas-and-the-epistle-of-barnabas</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2019 21:43:01 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We continue to look at documents of the early church with a look at the Shepherd of Hermas and the Epistle of Barnabas. These documents were so important that both were included in the&#160;Codex Sinaiticus manuscript. While neither text made it into the canon, they were valued and were read by early Christians. You can ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-35-the-shepherd-of-hermas-and-the-epistle-of-barnabas/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 35 &#8211; The Shepherd of Hermas and the Epistle of Barnabas"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We continue to look at documents of the early church with a look at the Shepherd of Hermas and the Epistle of Barnabas. These documents were so important that both were included in the&#160;Codex Sinaiticus manuscript. While neither text made it into the]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We continue to look at documents of the early church with a look at the Shepherd of Hermas and the Epistle of Barnabas. These documents were so important that both were included in the&#160;Codex Sinaiticus manuscript. While neither text made it into the canon, they were valued and were read by early Christians. You can ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-35-the-shepherd-of-hermas-and-the-epistle-of-barnabas/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 35 &#8211; The Shepherd of Hermas and the Epistle of Barnabas"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Episode 34 &#8211; The Apostle&#8217;s Creed and the Didache</title>
	<link>https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-34-the-apostles-creed-and-the-didache/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=episode-34-the-apostles-creed-and-the-didache</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2019 18:50:27 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[There are two ancient Christian writings that are attributed to the Twelve Apostles, even though they unlikely wrote them. One, the Apostle&#8217;s Creed is well known, the other, the Didache, less so. And yet both of these writings give us a helpful glimpse into the life and beliefs of the early church. My Recommend Audiobook ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-34-the-apostles-creed-and-the-didache/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 34 &#8211; The Apostle&#8217;s Creed and the Didache"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[There are two ancient Christian writings that are attributed to the Twelve Apostles, even though they unlikely wrote them. One, the Apostle&#8217;s Creed is well known, the other, the Didache, less so. And yet both of these writings give us a helpful gli]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[There are two ancient Christian writings that are attributed to the Twelve Apostles, even though they unlikely wrote them. One, the Apostle&#8217;s Creed is well known, the other, the Didache, less so. And yet both of these writings give us a helpful glimpse into the life and beliefs of the early church. My Recommend Audiobook ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-34-the-apostles-creed-and-the-didache/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 34 &#8211; The Apostle&#8217;s Creed and the Didache"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[There are two ancient Christian writings that are attributed to the Twelve Apostles, even though they unlikely wrote them. One, the Apostle&#8217;s Creed is well known, the other, the Didache, less so. And yet both of these writings give us a helpful glimpse into the life and beliefs of the early church. My Recommend Audiobook ... Read More "Episode 34 &#8211; The Apostle&#8217;s Creed and the Didache" &#187;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/HOC-podcast.001.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Episode 33 &#8211; Papias of Hierapolis</title>
	<link>https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-33-papias-of-hierapolis/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=episode-33-papias-of-hierapolis</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2018 19:20:01 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Papias is the most important church father that you have never heard of. Even though none of his writings survive in anything beyond fragments in other writings, he is still influential and is often consulted by New Testament scholars for his traditions about the origins of the Gospels. Recommend Audio Book: The Church History by ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-33-papias-of-hierapolis/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 33 &#8211; Papias of Hierapolis"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Papias is the most important church father that you have never heard of. Even though none of his writings survive in anything beyond fragments in other writings, he is still influential and is often consulted by New Testament scholars for his traditions ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Papias is the most important church father that you have never heard of. Even though none of his writings survive in anything beyond fragments in other writings, he is still influential and is often consulted by New Testament scholars for his traditions about the origins of the Gospels. Recommend Audio Book: The Church History by ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-33-papias-of-hierapolis/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 33 &#8211; Papias of Hierapolis"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Episode 32 &#8211; Polycarp of Smyrna</title>
	<link>https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-32-polycarp-smyrna/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=episode-32-polycarp-smyrna</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2018 16:51:18 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Update on the Podcast</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:54:26 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[It has been a while since the last episode but I have not given up on the podcast. I am busy with a couple of projects but am also working on an episode on Polycarp. I will try and get that out as soon as possible. In the mean while, check out these other podcasts ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/update-on-the-podcast/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Update on the Podcast"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It has been a while since the last episode but I have not given up on the podcast. I am busy with a couple of projects but am also working on an episode on Polycarp. I will try and get that out as soon as possible. In the mean while, check out these othe]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 31 &#8211; Ignatius of Antioch</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2018 17:25:47 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[We continue our look at the Apostolic Fathers with a brief look at Ignatius of Antioch. Although we don&#8217;t have much information about the early life of Ignatius, what we do have is inspiring. The reading from the Letter to Polycarp in this episode comes from The Apostolic Fathers, edited and translated by Michael Holmes. ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-31-ignatius-antioch/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 31 &#8211; Ignatius of Antioch"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We continue our look at the Apostolic Fathers with a brief look at Ignatius of Antioch. Although we don&#8217;t have much information about the early life of Ignatius, what we do have is inspiring. The reading from the Letter to Polycarp in this episode ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We continue our look at the Apostolic Fathers with a brief look at Ignatius of Antioch. Although we don&#8217;t have much information about the early life of Ignatius, what we do have is inspiring. The reading from the Letter to Polycarp in this episode comes from The Apostolic Fathers, edited and translated by Michael Holmes. ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-31-ignatius-antioch/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 31 &#8211; Ignatius of Antioch"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Episode 30 &#8211; Clement of Rome</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2018 22:01:39 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Once we get out of the New Testament era, we move into the period of the Apostolic Fathers. These are some early church fathers who had connections to the apostles. In this episode, we look at Clement of Rome. Clement wrote 1 Clement, a letter that actually had a chance to make it into the ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-30-clement-rome/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 30 &#8211; Clement of Rome"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Once we get out of the New Testament era, we move into the period of the Apostolic Fathers. These are some early church fathers who had connections to the apostles. In this episode, we look at Clement of Rome. Clement wrote 1 Clement, a letter that actua]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 29 &#8211; The Jewish War</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2018 20:52:41 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[One of the most important events in the first century for both Jews and Christians was the Jewish War (66-73 AD). This war included the destruction of Jerusalem and its temple. Nothing would ever be the same. This episode gives a summary of the events of this first Jewish War. If you want more details ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-29-jewish-war/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 29 &#8211; The Jewish War"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[One of the most important events in the first century for both Jews and Christians was the Jewish War (66-73 AD). This war included the destruction of Jerusalem and its temple. Nothing would ever be the same. This episode gives a summary of the events of]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 28 &#8211; Interview With Roman Montero on Early Christian Communism</title>
	<link>https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-28-interview-roman-montero-early-christian-communism/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=episode-28-interview-roman-montero-early-christian-communism</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2018 21:48:07 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[The book of Acts describes a church in which the members held all things in common. But how seriously should we take those passages? How common was that practice? And how do we interpret those passages in light of modern experiences of communism? In this episode, I talk to Roman Montero, author of All Things in ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-28-interview-roman-montero-early-christian-communism/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 28 &#8211; Interview With Roman Montero on Early Christian Communism"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The book of Acts describes a church in which the members held all things in common. But how seriously should we take those passages? How common was that practice? And how do we interpret those passages in light of modern experiences of communism? In this]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The book of Acts describes a church in which the members held all things in common. But how seriously should we take those passages? How common was that practice? And how do we interpret those passages in light of modern experiences of communism? In this episode, I talk to Roman Montero, author of All Things in ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-28-interview-roman-montero-early-christian-communism/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 28 &#8211; Interview With Roman Montero on Early Christian Communism"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Episode 27 &#8211; The Roman Empire in the First Century</title>
	<link>https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-27-roman-empire-first-century/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=episode-27-roman-empire-first-century</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2018 18:21:22 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[As important as the Jewish background is to the rise of Christianity, so is the Roman background. All of the events of the New Testament take place within the borders of the Roman Empire and there are frequent interactions with various aspects of Roman authority. This episode includes a short summary of the Roman emperors ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-27-roman-empire-first-century/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 27 &#8211; The Roman Empire in the First Century"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As important as the Jewish background is to the rise of Christianity, so is the Roman background. All of the events of the New Testament take place within the borders of the Roman Empire and there are frequent interactions with various aspects of Roman a]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[As important as the Jewish background is to the rise of Christianity, so is the Roman background. All of the events of the New Testament take place within the borders of the Roman Empire and there are frequent interactions with various aspects of Roman authority. This episode includes a short summary of the Roman emperors ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-27-roman-empire-first-century/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 27 &#8211; The Roman Empire in the First Century"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/HOC-podcast.001.jpeg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Episode 26 &#8211; Jewish Texts You Need to Know About</title>
	<link>https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-26-jewish-texts-need-know/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=episode-26-jewish-texts-need-know</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2018 22:48:26 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=278</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Christianity emerged out of Judaism. We have already looked at the Jewish background of Christianity. While there are many ways for us to learn about Judaism, one important way is to look at Jewish texts. Certain texts of Jewish origin were very influential on either Judaism or Christianity. In this episode we look at Tanak, ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-26-jewish-texts-need-know/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 26 &#8211; Jewish Texts You Need to Know About"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Christianity emerged out of Judaism. We have already looked at the Jewish background of Christianity. While there are many ways for us to learn about Judaism, one important way is to look at Jewish texts. Certain texts of Jewish origin were very influent]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 25 &#8211; Synoptic Gospels (Did Jesus Exist?)</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2018 21:23:53 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[This is the final episode of the series on the Synoptic Gospels based on my lectures from Tyndale University College. Although there were more lectures given for the course, this is the last one that will be posted here. In the episode we ask the question, Did Jesus exist? Those who hold to the Jesus ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-25-synoptic-gospels-jesus-exist/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 25 &#8211; Synoptic Gospels (Did Jesus Exist?)"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This is the final episode of the series on the Synoptic Gospels based on my lectures from Tyndale University College. Although there were more lectures given for the course, this is the last one that will be posted here. In the episode we ask the questio]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Special Announcement</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2018 18:46:38 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We take a short break from our regular scheduled episodes to bring you a special announcement. I have decided to start a new podcast on World War Two. It is called the Second World Podcast and you can find it here. If you are interested in military history or just history in general, I hope ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/special-announcement/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Special Announcement"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We take a short break from our regular scheduled episodes to bring you a special announcement. I have decided to start a new podcast on World War Two. It is called the Second World Podcast and you can find it here. If you are interested in military histo]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 24 &#8211; Happy Birthday Jesus!</title>
	<link>https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-24-happy-birthday-jesus/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=episode-24-happy-birthday-jesus</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2017 21:58:09 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We take a break from our series on the Synoptic Gospels for a short Christmas episode. In this episode we look at how Dec. 25 came to be the date of Christmas. One of the things that I discovered in this episode was that the fixing of the date actually took place during the life ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-24-happy-birthday-jesus/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 24 &#8211; Happy Birthday Jesus!"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We take a break from our series on the Synoptic Gospels for a short Christmas episode. In this episode we look at how Dec. 25 came to be the date of Christmas. One of the things that I discovered in this episode was that the fixing of the date actually t]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 23 &#8211; Synoptic Gospels (Luke)</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2017 21:10:26 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this lecture from the course Jesus and the Synoptic Gospels taught at Tyndale University College, we look at the Gospel of Luke. We look at some of the specific interests of Luke, including women, Samaritans, the poor and the marginalized in general. We also look at some of the popular parables unique to Luke, ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-23-synoptic-gospels-luke/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 23 &#8211; Synoptic Gospels (Luke)"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this lecture from the course Jesus and the Synoptic Gospels taught at Tyndale University College, we look at the Gospel of Luke. We look at some of the specific interests of Luke, including women, Samaritans, the poor and the marginalized in general. ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 22 &#8211; Synoptic Gospels (Matthew)</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2017 21:54:20 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[One of the most popular Gospels is that of Matthew. It is in Matthew that we get the Sermon on the Mount and the classic version of the Lord&#8217;s Prayer. Matthew has helped shape Christian theology and worship for centuries. This lecture from my course on Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels that was taught at ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-22-synoptic-gospels-matthew/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 22 &#8211; Synoptic Gospels (Matthew)"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[One of the most popular Gospels is that of Matthew. It is in Matthew that we get the Sermon on the Mount and the classic version of the Lord&#8217;s Prayer. Matthew has helped shape Christian theology and worship for centuries. This lecture from my cours]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 21 &#8211; Synoptic Gospels (Mark)</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2017 19:11:51 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this lecture on the Synoptic Gospels from Tyndale University College, we look at the Gospel of Mark. Mark is generally considered to be the earliest of the Synoptic Gospels. We look at some of the unique aspects of Mark to set up the rest of our study of the Synoptic Gospels.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this lecture on the Synoptic Gospels from Tyndale University College, we look at the Gospel of Mark. Mark is generally considered to be the earliest of the Synoptic Gospels. We look at some of the unique aspects of Mark to set up the rest of our study]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 20 &#8211; Synoptic Gospels (Authorship and Date)</title>
	<link>https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-20-synoptic-gospels-authorship-date/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=episode-20-synoptic-gospels-authorship-date</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2017 21:34:15 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[This is a continuation of my lectures on Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels as taught at Tyndale University College. In this episode, we look at the authorship and the dating of the Gospels. Were Matthew, Mark and Luke really the authors? And when were they written? There are some who date the Gospels early and ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-20-synoptic-gospels-authorship-date/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 20 &#8211; Synoptic Gospels (Authorship and Date)"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This is a continuation of my lectures on Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels as taught at Tyndale University College. In this episode, we look at the authorship and the dating of the Gospels. Were Matthew, Mark and Luke really the authors? And when were they w]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This is a continuation of my lectures on Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels as taught at Tyndale University College. In this episode, we look at the authorship and the dating of the Gospels. Were Matthew, Mark and Luke really the authors? And when were they written? There are some who date the Gospels early and ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-20-synoptic-gospels-authorship-date/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 20 &#8211; Synoptic Gospels (Authorship and Date)"</span> &#187;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Episode 19 &#8211; Synoptic Gospels (Synoptic Problem and Historical Criticism)</title>
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	<title>Episode 18 &#8211; Synoptic Gospels (Background, Genre, Canon)</title>
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	<title>Episode 17 &#8211; Synoptic Gospels (Jewish Background)</title>
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	<title>Episode 16 &#8211; Herod and Sons</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[The family of Herod the Great weaved in and out of the story of the early church, including the lives of Jesus and Paul. But who were the Herods? What was so great about Herod the Great? And what was their relationship to the Romans? This episode looks at those questions as we examine Herod ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-16-herod-and-sons/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 16 &#8211; Herod and Sons"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
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	<title>Episode 15 &#8211; Martin Luther Nailed It: A Reformation Day Sermon</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Introduction Many children are looking forward to October 31. They enjoy dressing up as their favourite superhero or some other character, and even more the large amounts of sugary treats that they will consume. It is a great time for all. But this October 31 is much more significant than Halloween. Many people in the ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-15-martin-luther-nailed-reformation-day-sermon/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 15 &#8211; Martin Luther Nailed It: A Reformation Day Sermon"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
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	<title>Episode 14 &#8211; Second Temple Judaism</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2017 17:41:42 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Christianity didn&#8217;t emerge out of a vacuum. Although considered a separate religion now, it was originally a sect of Judaism. The culture in which it appeared is called Second Temple Judaism. In this episode, we look at some of the history of the Jewish world from the construction to the destruction of the second temple. ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-14-second-temple-judaism/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 14 &#8211; Second Temple Judaism"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
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	<title>Episode 13 &#8211; Interview With A Historian: Mark Steinacher</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode of the podcast, we have an interview with Dr. Mark Steinacher. Mark is an assistant professor of history at Tyndale University College. Mark shares with us how he came to be interested in history and offers some fascinating insights into the relevance of history for the church. Books mentioned in this episode:War, ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-13-interview-historian-mark-steinacher/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 13 &#8211; Interview With A Historian: Mark Steinacher"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 19 Aug 2017 17:35:46 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Episode 11 &#8211; The Letters of Paul</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2017 20:40:44 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Much of our New Testament is made up of letters by the Apostle Paul. We are fortunate to have both an account of Paul&#8217;s ministry in Acts and letters by him. This episode puts the letters in their context, looking at some of the major themes. This episode also addresses the claim that a number ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-11-letters-paul/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 11 &#8211; The Letters of Paul"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
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	<title>Episode 10 &#8211; The Apostle Paul</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 12 Aug 2017 23:50:27 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, we look at the life of the Apostle Paul. We examine his beginnings in Tarsus as a faithful Jew to his death in Rome as a follower of Jesus.  ]]></description>
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	<title>Episode 9 &#8211; James: Brother and Author</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 12 Aug 2017 14:57:04 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[This episode of the History of Christianity asks the questions: 1) Was Jesus really the brother of Jesus and 2) Did he really write the epistle of James in the New Testament. This episode is based on the following blog posts: Recommended Book: The Brother of Jesus: The Dramatic Story &#38; Meaning of the First ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-9-james-brother-author/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 9 &#8211; James: Brother and Author"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
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	<title>Episode 8 &#8211; Pillars of the Church: Peter, James and John</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2017 17:27:42 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this eighth&#160;episode of the History of Christianity, we take a look at the&#160;three men that the Apostle Paul describes as the pillars of the church: Peter, James and John. For More Information: Find more episodes here.]]></description>
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	<title>Episode 7 &#8211; The Church is Born</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2017 18:37:58 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this seventh&#160;episode of the History of Christianity, we take a look at the beginnings of the church, starting with the day of Pentecost and going to the Jerusalem Council. For More Information: Find more episodes here. Recommended Book: &#38;amp;amp;lt;br /&#38;amp;amp;gt;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this seventh&#160;episode of the History of Christianity, we take a look at the beginnings of the church, starting with the day of Pentecost and going to the Jerusalem Council. For More Information: Find more episodes here. Recommended Book: &#38;amp;]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 6 &#8211; Jesus: Crucifixion and Resurrection</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2017 18:03:10 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this sixth episode of the History of Christianity, we take a look at&#160;Jesus&#160;as he enters Jerusalem, is arrested and crucified. We also look at the resurrection and why historians should discuss it. For More Information: Did Jesus Ride Two Donkeys into Jerusalem? What the Romans Said About Crucifixion 5 Reasons Why the Resurrection of ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-6-jesus-crucifixion-resurrection/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 6 &#8211; Jesus: Crucifixion and Resurrection"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
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	<title>Episode 5 &#8211; Jesus: The Ministry Years</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2017 13:44:03 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this fifth episode of the History of Christianity, we look at Jesus&#8217;s ministry before his entry into Jerusalem. Rather than recounting every event in the Gospels, we look at some of the major themes. For More Information: What is the Gospel? Challenging Skepticism About Miracles Aren’t the Gospels Merely Legends? Recommended Book:]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this fifth episode of the History of Christianity, we look at Jesus&#8217;s ministry before his entry into Jerusalem. Rather than recounting every event in the Gospels, we look at some of the major themes. For More Information: What is the Gospel? Cha]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 4 &#8211; Jesus: The Early Years</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this fourth episode of the History of Christianity, we look at Jesus from his birth to his baptism. We also look at questions of whether Matthew and Luke invented the virgin birth to copy pagan myths or satisfy Old Testament prophecy. For More Information: Mary and Pagan Virgin Mothers Laozi, Jesus and the Virgin ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-4-jesus-early-years/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 4 &#8211; Jesus: The Early Years"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this fourth episode of the History of Christianity, we look at Jesus from his birth to his baptism. We also look at questions of whether Matthew and Luke invented the virgin birth to copy pagan myths or satisfy Old Testament prophecy. For More Informa]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 3 &#8211; Jesus Before the Early Years</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2017 13:40:59 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this third episode of the History of Christianity, we take a look at Jesus before he was born in Bethlehem. The New Testament teaches that Jesus was both divine and pre-existent. We look at the biblical evidence for the nature of Jesus before the incarnation. For More Information: Divinity By Decree: Part One Divinity By Decree: ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-3-jesus-early-years/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 3 &#8211; Jesus Before the Early Years"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
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	<title>Episode 2 &#8211; Sources for Jesus</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2017 22:21:39 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this second episode of the History of Christianity, we take a look at the sources we have for Jesus. How can we even know that Jesus lived? We look at the three most important historical sources we have: the Gospels, the letters of Paul and Josephus. We look at some of the concerns that ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-2-sources-jesus/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 2 &#8211; Sources for Jesus"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this second episode of the History of Christianity, we take a look at the sources we have for Jesus. How can we even know that Jesus lived? We look at the three most important historical sources we have: the Gospels, the letters of Paul and Josephus. ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Episode 1 &#8211; John the Baptist</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2017 18:30:26 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen J. Bedard]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this first episode of the History of Christianity, we take John the Baptist as our starting point. In many ways, John is the conclusion of the Old Testament era of salvation history. Who was John and what was his role? In this episode, we look at John in the New Testament and Josephus. For ... <a href="https://historyofchristianitypodcast.com/podcast/episode-1-john-baptist/" class="more-link">Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Episode 1 &#8211; John the Baptist"</span> &#187;</a>]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this first episode of the History of Christianity, we take John the Baptist as our starting point. In many ways, John is the conclusion of the Old Testament era of salvation history. Who was John and what was his role? In this episode, we look at John]]></itunes:subtitle>
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