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Emperors, bishops, monks, riots - and that Creed you hear on Sunday mornings. Join the Rev. Ben Wyatt in a fascinating account of Christ, creed, and controversy in the turbulent 4th century.... more
FAQs about The Road to Nicea:How many episodes does The Road to Nicea have?The podcast currently has 70 episodes available.
August 16, 2024Episode 44 - The ConclusionOur long journey has reached its end. What are we going to do? Harangue you about proper historiography one final time! ...more23minPlay
August 09, 2024Supplemental - What's Next?In which Ben gives a few updates on the future of his endeavors. ...more12minPlay
August 02, 2024Episode 42 - In the Wake of Controversy: The Children of NiceaA golden-mouthed preacher, a monk with a past, a celebrated poet, and a notorious heretic - come learn about the next generation of theologians and how they responded to the Christological controversies of their day! ...more35minPlay
July 19, 2024Episode 41 - Let's Get Together: Nicea and the Idea of a Church CouncilSometimes the biggest impact of a council is on, well, other councils! See what later gatherings of bishops would make of Nicea's legacy. Oh, and there's a guest appearance by...Attila the Hun? ...more34minPlay
July 05, 2024Episode 40 - Interpreting in the Shadow of the Council: Nicea and the Future of Orthodox TheologyYou already know that Nicea didn't create the biblical canon. But how did Nicea change the way the Bible was read? Listen on to find out! ...more25minPlay
June 21, 2024Episode 39 - The Creed and the Sword: Nicea and the Problem of Religious ViolenceIn which we delve into one of the most pernicious of religious problems: the frequency with which conviction and violence go together. ...more38minPlay
June 07, 2024Episode 38 - The Society of the Divine: Social Trinitarianism and the Modern Legacy of NiceaHad enough of ancient history? Get your fill of modern history as we cover Nicea's continuing relevance to modern theology and church politics through one of its most controversial interpretations: social trinitarianism. ...more34minPlay
May 31, 2024Supplemental - The Anguish of a Poet: The Final Years of Gregory of NazianzusGregory of Nazianzus may be out of Constantinople, but his pen is as sharp as ever. Come see how he uses it to defend the Holy Spirit, his honor, and true love. ...more13minPlay
May 17, 2024Episode 37 - Like Father, Like Son: The Filioque ClauseIn which we finally cover the lasting Nicene controversy: the notorious filioque clause. ...more35minPlay
May 03, 2024Episode 36 - Oops, I Denied the Homoousios Again: The Afterlives of “Arianism”The "orthodox" may be enjoying their victory, but that doesn't mean Nicea's dissenters are going to take it lying down! They are going to persist! They are going to argue! Mostly with each other. They are going to have mystical visions! Where everything is married. They are going to...invent classical physics. Seriously. Listen on to learn more! ...more35minPlay
FAQs about The Road to Nicea:How many episodes does The Road to Nicea have?The podcast currently has 70 episodes available.