How Augustine Shaped Western Thought

Blinded to See: Paul’s Conversion and the Birth of a New Life

Physical blindness opened Paul’s spiritual sight. His conversion illustrates how God often strips away certainty to produce true faith.

Perfection Through Spiritual Maturity

Rather than instant flawlessness, Jesus described perfection as maturing spiritually by practicing Godlike love, including love for enemies.

How Augustine Shaped Western Thought

In this episode, we explore how Augustine’s philosophy redefined power, morality, and history. We explain why his ideas still influence Western institutions today.

From Persecuted to Protected Christians

In this episode, we trace Christianity’s shift from outlawed faith to protected religion. In this episode, we focus on the role imperial power played in that transition.

The Historical Context of Jesus’ Birth

In this episode, we look at the historical setting surrounding Jesus’ birth. In this episode, we discuss how politics, culture, and geography influence the story.