Dr. Paul Thigpen explores the historical context of Saint Augustine's association with the Manichean sect, a radical offshoot of Gnosticism. Augustine's journey unfolds, revealing his struggles with lust, his embrace of Manichean beliefs, and the profound impact of a friend's conversion on his own spiritual path, ultimately leading to a heartfelt portrayal of grief over the friend's death.

Episode six covers Book IV, chapters 1-16.

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