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Episode Description: Every time congregations recite "We believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth," they connect directly to a pivotal gathering from 325 CE that nearly split early Christianity. Join hosts Alex and Michael as they explore the Council of Nicaea's 1700th anniversary, examining the Arian controversy that threatened the newly legalized church under Constantine, the theological battle between Arius and Athanasius over whether Christ was "of the same substance" or merely "similar substance" to the Father, and why these ancient formulations still unite roughly 75% of the world's Christians across denominations today. From Alexandria's dock workers singing Arian theology to bishops crafting precise language that would shape Christian identity for seventeen centuries, this episode reveals how questions about Jesus' divine nature continue to matter for contemporary faith, worship, and mission in our pluralistic world.

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