Augustine goes from conversion to baptism as a Christian.  Shortly after he and Monica share the spiritual “Vision at Ostia”, Monica died.  After arrival in North Africa, tragedy strikes again as Augustine’s only son died.  After his mother and son were gone, Augustine became a priest, and then Bishop of Hippo.  Along the way, he became one of […]

Episode 13: From Conversion to Confession, Augustine of Hippo Pt. 2  In this episode we follow Augustine of Hippo beginning his teaching career, his rising to prominence in Milan, to his conversion to Christianity.  And along the way he meets Bishop Ambrose of Milan.  Happy Listening!!

Episode 12: Augustine of Hippo, Part 1 This time explore the namesake of the Augustinian Order, Augustine of Hippo. From his birth to his first time in Carthage, as he begins searching for wisdom.  On the way, we meet Monica, his devout Christian mother.  His life and scholarship had a profound effect on the Church, and […]

Episode 10: Luther at a Crossroads-Mortality in the Middle Ages. We look at the Middle Ages, The Black Death (The Plague), and mortality in the Middle Ages.