Best Ecclesiastical History Podcasts (2024)

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The Ecclesiastical History of England, by the Venerable Bede, Part 2 50:40

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Let’s relax and sleep with more history of the British Isles from the wonderful Bede. This time, we wander through four centuries of Roman influence, build some walls, and learn about Saint Alban, who got a miraculous drink on a hill! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: …

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46. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Ecclesiastical History - How Eastern Orthodox View History 1:00:00

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In episode 46 of "Through Theology in a Year," we explore the Eastern Orthodox Church’s perspective on its place in Christian history. Presented from the viewpoint of Eastern Orthodoxy, this session delves into how the Orthodox Church sees itself as the preserver of the true, unbroken apostolic faith. We'll discuss key historical events, including …

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Talking with... Professor Crawford Gribben 17:43

13d ago17:43

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Professor Crawford Gribben (Queen's University Belfast) joins us for July's episode. Crawford is an historian of early modern religion, and we discuss the politics of dispensationalism, crafting book reviews, and podcasting platforms. To learn more about Crawford's research, pick up a copy of his most recent book, J.N. Darby and the Roots of Dispen…

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48. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Sources for Theology 1:00:00

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In episode 48 of "Through Theology in a Year," we begin an essential exploration of the sources for theology. We’ll provide an overview of the five primary sources that inform our understanding of God—Scripture, tradition, reason, experience, and possibly a sixth, general revelation. We’ll also discuss the "stage of truth," showing how these source…

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Theology Unplugged: "The Night Before" - Luther's Battle with Anfechtung 1:00:00

8h ago1:00:00

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Join us as we dive deep into one of the most pivotal moments in church history—the night before Martin Luther's legendary "Here I Stand" speech at the Diet of Worms. While the world remembers his bold stand on April 18, 1521, few know about the intense spiritual and emotional struggle he faced the night before. We'll explore Luther's concept of "An…

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Question and Answer Friday - 5: Eastern Orthodoxy, Monogenes, Protestant Identity, and More 1:00:00

4h ago1:00:00

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In this fifth Q and A session of "Theology Unplugged," we tackle a wide range of questions that dive deep into essential theological concepts. We discuss the distinction between monogenēs and the traditional translation of "only begotten," shedding light on how this Greek term has been understood in the New Testament and its implications for Christ…

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A Rogues Gallery present 'Bashing the Bishops' 48:02

6d ago48:02

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History is not dull! A riot of medieval ecclesiastical chicanery and comedic exposition - or saint gets a head ( ahead), or how to get a free cow? In episode one we meet St Cuthbert a lot of Ethels! A Rogues Gallery Present ‘Bashing the Bishops’ a hilarious ‘Horrible History’s’/ Monty Python /Black adder inspired irreverent comedic series exploring…

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47. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Development of Doctrine - Unity and Diversity 1:00:00

9h ago1:00:00

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In episode 47 of "Through Theology in a Year," we dive into the crucial topic of the development of doctrine within Christianity. We'll explore the Vincentian canon and its significance in understanding how Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism, and Protestantism view doctrinal development. The discussion encourages a deep respect for the Church Fat…

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45. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Ecclesiastical History - How Catholics View History 1:00:00

3h ago1:00:00

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In episode 45 of "Through Theology in a Year," we take a deep dive into the Roman Catholic Church’s perspective on its historical role as the One True Church. We'll explore how Roman Catholicism views itself as the essential authority that defines the Gospel, determines the canon of Scripture, and holds the Christian faith together. The Church sees…

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40. Conversations with Tad - Why Ask for Forgiveness in Prayer? 1:00:00

12h ago1:00:00

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In episode 40 of "Conversations with Tad," we explore the Lord's Prayer through the lens of humility and authenticity before God. We discuss how God desires us to come before Him as our true selves, free from pretense or guardedness. However, sin acts as a barrier, preventing us from fully being ourselves in His presence. Through His grace, God cal…

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Farm Engines and How To Run Them, Part 6 56:51

4d ago56:51

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Let’s continue a month of requests from our Patreon raffle winners with more about the operation of agricultural machinery. This time, some Q&A and a surprisingly excellent scientific explanation of the states of matter. Steamy! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https:…

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39. Conversations with Tad - Taking on Too Much in Prayer 1:00:00

17h ago1:00:00

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In this session of Conversations with Tad, we explored the challenges and awkwardness that sometimes come with prayer, and how Tad is progressing in his discipleship journey. We revisited the Lord's Prayer, focusing on the phrase "Give us this day our daily bread." We discussed how this phrase emphasizes bringing our daily needs before God, trustin…

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Episode 33.1: The Appointed Day

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Why is the truth that God has appointed a day for judging everyone so important to our faith? Where does the Bible talk about this day? What’s the significance that it’s carried out by Jesus Christ? What does it mean that we will give an account? How can we see this day as hopeful? Tune in as Shawn, Nathan, Joel, and Kyle discuss WCF 33.1: God hath…

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44. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Ecclesiastical History - How Protests View History 1:00:00

23h ago1:00:00

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Welcome to episode 44 of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we begin a new section focused on traditions in Christianity, starting with a broad, bird's-eye view of how Protestants understand and relate to church history. We’ll explore the key elements of Protestant theology and ho…

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History of Animals, by Aristotle, Part 3 50:46

17d ago50:46

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Let’s continue a month of requests from our Patreon raffle winners with more about the physical characteristics of animal classes. This time, we learn about camels, chameleons, and the totally-not-made-up manticore. Science! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://ww…

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Theology Unplugged Q and A - 4: Politics, Sola Scriptura, and the Book of Wisdom 1:00:00

19d ago1:00:00

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Welcome to the third Q and A session of "Theology Unplugged." In this episode, we tackle a diverse set of questions from our listeners, exploring the intersections of faith, theology, and everyday life. Topics include:-The intersection of politics, theology, and faith.-How to approach teaching faith to children without feeling like you're indoctrin…

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43. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: What Are the Essentials of the Essentials? 1:00:00

14d ago1:00:00

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Welcome to episode 43 of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we delve into the "essentials of the essentials," focusing on the core elements within critical doctrines such as Christ, the Trinity, and the Atonement. We'll explore questions like whether faith alone is part of the ess…

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42. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Essential, Certainty, and Bad Behavior 1:00:00

6d ago1:00:00

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Welcome to episode 42 of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we delve deeper into the hierarchy of certainty within faith and theology. We'll cover:Review of Certainty Types: A brief recap of the different types of certainty and their relevance to theological understanding.Chart of…

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41. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Chart of Certainty 1:00:00

8d ago1:00:00

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Welcome to episode 41 of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we continue our exploration of the hierarchy of certainty within faith and theology. We will:.Types of Certainty: Review the different types of certainty and how they apply to theological understanding..Chart of Certainty…

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The History of Bread from Prehistoric to Modern Times, by John Ashton, Part 5 1:00:51

23d ago1:00:51

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Let’s kick off a month of requests from our Patreon raffle winners with more about the delicious staff of life. This time, bread baking for (19th century) beginners, yeasty science, and the complexities of communion wafers. Tasty! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: http…

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Theology Unplugged Question and Answer - 3: Protestant Monasteries, Properly Basic Beliefs, and More 1:00:00

22d ago1:00:00

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Welcome to the third Q and A session of "Theology Unplugged." In this episode, we will try to tackle a range of thought-provoking questions from our patrons:-Supernatural Justification: How can we be justified in believing that the supernatural world exists, and how do we know future science won’t explain what we consider supernatural today? -Role …

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40. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Are You Certain? Building a Hierarchy of Certainty 1:00:00

20d ago1:00:00

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Welcome to episode 40 of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we explore the concept of certainty within faith and theology. We'll discuss:What We Can Be Certain About: Understanding the doctrines and teachings of the Bible that are clear and foundational.What We Can't Be Certain Ab…

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39. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: From Light to Darkness - The Evolution of Faith 1:00:00

14d ago1:00:00

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Welcome to the thirty-ninth episode of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we explore the epistemological journey of faith from being a step into the light to becoming a blind leap into the dark.Join us as we delve into the philosophical developments that shaped this transition:-Re…

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38. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Populating the Essentials Chart 1:00:00

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Welcome to the thirty-eighth episode of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we continue our exploration of the Essentials and Non-Essentials chart, populating it with various doctrines ranging from essentials to pure speculation.Join us as we:- Populate the chart with doctrines I c…

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37. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Essentials for Salvation 1:00:00

17d ago1:00:00

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Welcome to the thirty-seventh episode of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we delve into the crucial topic of what truths are essential for salvation. We will break down each essential truth in detail, helping you understand the core beliefs necessary for salvation and the diffic…

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The ABC of Relativity, by Bertrand Russell, Part 4 49:41

18d ago49:41

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Let’s relax and sleep with more about Einstein’s theories of relativity, how geometry gets messy on a sphere, the validity of measuring with eels, and a bit about Pythagoras, who feared beans. Who knew? Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5k…

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Theology Unplugged - Four Reasons I Reject Transubstantiation 1:00:00

19d ago1:00:00

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Welcome to a new episode of "Theology Unplugged." In this podcast, we explore four reasons why I reject the doctrine of transubstantiation. This discussion is based on the Roman Catholic interpretation of John chapter 6, where Jesus says, "Unless you eat of my flesh and drink of my blood," and the implications of letting his followers walk away. Ad…

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Theology Unplugged - Question and Answer 2: Evangelicalism, The Trinity, and More 1:00:00

20d ago1:00:00

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Welcome to the second Question and Answer session of "Theology Unplugged." In this episode, we address several intriguing questions from our patrons, including:What is evangelicalism, and is it too political?Is the Trinity necessary for Christianity and for salvation?Various other theological questions submitted by our patrons.Join us as we dive in…

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36. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: History of the Creeds 1:00:00

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Welcome to episode 36 of "Through Theology in a Year." In this episode, we explore the history of creeds, both Old Testament and New Testament. We'll delve into how essentials are defined by the regula fide, the Vincentian canon, and various creeds.Join us as we examine:Old Testament and New Testament creedsThe role of the regula fide in defining e…

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35. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Rise of Evangelicalism 1:00:00

29d ago1:00:00

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Welcome to episode 35 of "Through Theology in a Year." This episode explores the historical patterns of sectarian divisions and the rise of institutional fundamentalism and Evangelicalism within the church. We discuss:-The Hasidim, Pharisees, and Sadducees-Early church creeds and the Reformation-The impact of the Enlightenment and the rise of liber…

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34. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Finding the Core of Our Faith 1:00:00

30d ago1:00:00

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Welcome to the thirty-fourth episode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. Today, we continue our exploration of essentials and non-essentials in the Christian faith, diving deep into the terminology and concepts that define this crucial aspect of epistemology.In this session, we will:Explore key terminologies related…

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33. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Essentials and Non-Essentials (1) 1:00:00

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Welcome to the thirty-threeepisode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we delve into the crucial topic of essentials and non-essentials in the Christian faith, a key subset of epistemology.We'll explore methodologies for distinguishing between essential and non-essential doctrines, examining the his…

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Moving Pictures: How They Are Made and Worked, Part 2 42:13

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Let’s relax and sleep with more about the origins of that magical medium, movies! This time, we explore motion, mess with gelatin, and call “Action!” on the development of celluloid film thanks to one George Eastman. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymea…

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Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Question and Answer 1 1:00:00

1M ago1:00:00

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Welcome to a special episode of "Theology Unplugged"! In this session, we're trying out something new: a Q and A session with questions from my Patreon supporters.I'll be answering a variety of questions that my patrons have sent in, primarily focusing on the "Through Theology in a Year" sessions from the previous week. However, this is open to any…

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32. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: East Meets West 1:00:00

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Welcome to the thirty-second episode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this episode, we continue our discussion on Christian epistemology, focusing on cataphatic theology and how it complements apophatic theology.We will explore how to balance these two approaches within the Christian faith. By marrying the the…

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31. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Apophatic Theology 1:00:00

30d ago1:00:00

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Welcome to the thirty-first episode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this episode, we continue our exploration of Christian epistemology by delving into the difference between apophatic and cataphatic theology—also known as the theology of mystery and the theology of revelation.We will examine these concepts t…

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Episode 32.3: The Future of the Body

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What are some views that have been taught about the body in the life to come? How is the story of humanity’s creation and fall important to this paragraph? What is the dishonour to which the unjust will be raised? What is the honor of the just? How will the bodies of believers be made conformable to the body of Jesus Christ? Tune in as Joel, Nathan…

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30. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Postmodernizing the Faith 1:00:00

1M ago1:00:00

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Welcome to the thirtieth episode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this episode, titled "Postmodernizing the Faith," we explore how to effectively reach out to postmoderns.Drawing on Millard Erickson's book, we discuss four different strategies for leading a postmodern horse to water:1. Changing the Horse: Maki…

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29. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: A Postmodern Church 1:00:00

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Welcome to the twenty-ninth episode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this episode, we continue our series on Christian epistemology with Part 3, delving into the relationship between postmodernism and Christian theology.We'll explore how postmodernism has influenced theological thought, leading to various pers…

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Sailing Alone Around the World, by Capt. Joshua Slocum, Part 2 49:54

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Let’s relax and sleep with more from this solo journey by sailboat. This time, we cross the Atlantic, serenade dolphins, and…a seafaring ghost saves our narrator from a cheese-induced fever? Sure, why not. I don’t write them, friends. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: …

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28. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Christian Truth 1:00:00

1M ago1:00:00

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Welcome to the twenty-sixth episode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this episode, we delve into postmodernist objections to Christianity, comparing them with modernist objections to gain a deeper understanding of the postmodern mindset.We'll be going through the formal laws of logic and examining how they und…

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27. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Postmodern Objections 1:00:00

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Welcome to the twenty-seventh episode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this episode, we explore postmodernist objections to Christianity, comparing them with modernist objections to gain a deeper understanding of the postmodern mindset.By examining these objections, we aim to build a foundation for discussing …

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26. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton:Postmodern Empathy 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

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Welcome to the twenty-sixth episode of "Through Theology in a Year" on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this episode, we continue our exploration of postmodernism, focusing on understanding and empathizing with its perspectives.We will delve into the main characteristics of postmodernism compared to modernism, highlighting why postmoderns are o…

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