In this episode, we journey back to 155 AD Smyrna to explore the remarkable life and death of Polycarp, the last living link to the apostles. We uncover the social climate of the Roman Empire that led to his persecution and ultimately his defiant stand for his beliefs.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Polycarp

01:50 Smyrna and Roman Loyalty

04:45 Polycarp's Arrest and Trial

09:47 Martyrdom and Legacy

In this episode, we explore the life of Justin Martyr, a second-century philosopher who transitioned from a truth-seeker of various schools of thought to a Christian intellectual. We learn about his journey to faith, his defense of Christianity against Roman misconceptions, and his ultimate martyrdom, highlighting how he bridged faith and reason.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Justin Martyr

01:48 Justin's Philosophical Journey

05:22 Conversion to Christianity and Epiphany

08:44 Challenging Roman Misconceptions

10:44 Justin's Apology and Legal Defense

15:37 Logos and Christian Philosophy

17:20 Martyrdom and Enduring Legacy

In this episode, we journey back to 70 AD to understand the Roman siege of Jerusalem and the destruction of the Second Temple. We explore how this conflict dramatically reshaped Western history and the trajectories of both Judaism and early Christianity.

Chapters

00:00 The Roman Siege of Jerusalem

01:00 Setting the Stage: 66 AD Rebellion

04:59 Titus's Siege and Jerusalem's Plight

10:12 The Temple's Destruction

13:30 Aftermath and Lasting Impact

In this episode, we explore the story of Noah and the conditions that led to the Flood. We focus on God’s desire to remember His children, renew covenants, and offer a fresh start.

In this episode, we examine Enoch’s city of Zion and what it means to be of one heart and one mind. We explore unity, righteousness, and why God weeps over His children who refuse to love one another.

In this episode, we follow Enoch’s reluctant call to preach repentance in a violent and corrupted world. We see how God magnifies the weak and invites His children to choose Him over power, anger, and fear.

In this episode, we explore life after the Garden and the two competing ways to respond to pain and discomfort. We contrast Satan’s shortcuts with God’s path of sacrifice, obedience, and redemption.

In this episode, we examine the creation of Adam and Eve, the Garden of Eden, and the meaning of the Fall. We discuss agency, opposition, and why mortality is a necessary step in God’s plan rather than a tragic mistake.

In this episode, we explore the opening words “In the beginning” and examine what Genesis teaches about creation, science, and purpose.We focus on the questions of what happened, how it happened, and why it happened, and why science and scripture are not enemies.

In this episode, we explore how Joseph Smith, overwhelmed by the task before him, turns to the Bible and receives an expansive vision through Moses 1. In this episode, we examine what it means to be a child of God, created in His image, called to create, save, and participate in the restoration of God’s kingdom on earth.