The Road to Nicea

By Ben Wyatt

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

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The podcast currently has 72 episodes available.

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July 23, 2025 The Road to Nicea...in Book Form!
Ben has written a book! You can buy it at the links below.

From the publisher (this is the good option, click here): https://wipfandstock.com/9798385237203/christ-and-the-council/

From Amazon (paperback): https://www.amazon.com/Christ-Council-Conflict-Outrageous-Extraordinary/dp/B0FJ9CK793/ref=sr_1_1

From Amazon (Kindle): https://www.amazon.com/Christ-Council-Conflict-Outrageous-Extraordinary-ebook/dp/B0FHYKD1VD/ref=sr_1_3

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5min
February 02, 2025 An Update On What's Next
It's been a minute. Time for Ben to fill you in on the current status of the next podcast!

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5min
August 16, 2024 Episode 44 - The Conclusion
Our long journey has reached its end. What are we going to do? Harangue you about proper historiography one final time!
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23min
August 09, 2024 Supplemental - What's Next?
In which Ben gives a few updates on the future of his endeavors.
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12min
August 02, 2024 Episode 42 - In the Wake of Controversy: The Children of Nicea
A 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!
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35min
July 19, 2024 Episode 41 - Let's Get Together: Nicea and the Idea of a Church Council
Sometimes 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?
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34min
July 05, 2024 Episode 40 - Interpreting in the Shadow of the Council: Nicea and the Future of Orthodox Theology
You 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!
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25min
June 21, 2024 Episode 39 - The Creed and the Sword: Nicea and the Problem of Religious Violence
In which we delve into one of the most pernicious of religious problems: the frequency with which conviction and violence go together.
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38min
June 07, 2024 Episode 38 - The Society of the Divine: Social Trinitarianism and the Modern Legacy of Nicea
Had 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.
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34min
May 31, 2024 Supplemental - The Anguish of a Poet: The Final Years of Gregory of Nazianzus
Gregory 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.
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13min

FAQs about The Road to Nicea:

How many episodes does The Road to Nicea have?

The podcast currently has 72 episodes available.