The Council of Constantinople: Wait, Arianism is Still a Thing?
Every story needs a good villain. Thanos. The Joker. Tom Brady. In the late 4th Century, the Church had a villain by the name of Arianism. After the Council of Nicaea, the post-persecution church had united under the banner of Nicene theology, girded by the writings of Athanasius. Under this creed, they affirmed the humanity and divinity of Jesus Christ, who is one with the Father and Spirit. Although decades had past since this groundbreaking Council, the stink of Arianism wafted through the Empire, leading to another attempt to oust it once and for all, the Council of Constantinople. Will it succeed? Will it fail? Tune in this week for another rager episode of Church History for Chumps! (The banter ends at 7:45) Check out Chomp Theology! Text Us!Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/chumphistory
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Ambrose of Milan: A Bishop with a Shepherd's Heart
Have you ever been 'volun-told' to do something? Maybe volunteer for setup at your church, or work the sound board?Imagine being 'volun-told' to lead one of the most influential dioceses in the nation, when you're not even a baptized Christian yet. That would be the story of Ambrose of Milan, a kind-hearted young man with a soft spot for diplomacy. He comforted the unruly masses in Milan so successfully, that the people demanded he fill the vacant Bishop seat, despite having no formal ministry experience or theological training. And you thought stacking chairs was hard. Join us for a fun, fun, fun time! Shoutout to Singapore btw. And to our best pal Ewan, you can skip to like, idk, the 8 minute mark to avoid the banter. We appreciate you bro. (The banter ends at 8:26) IG: @churchhistory4chumps Text Us!Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/chumphistory
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The Conversion of Constantine: Faithful or Fraud?
"I'm not superstitious, but I am a little stitious."-Constantine, probably The 4th century has begun to dawn. The Christian church is in hot water. The new system of tetrarchy established by Diocletian has already started to teeter, and Rome looks to fall back into the chaos of the prior century. But in the West, stands a man. A man who, unknown to anyone at this point, would become one of the single most controversial figures in church history. His name was Constantine. He would do something a Roman Emperor had never done. He would profess Christ as Lord. Things are about to get interesting. Thanks for listening, gang! IG: @churchhistory4chumps Text Us!Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/chumphistory
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The Council of Nicaea: The Greatest Church Business Meeting Ever
"Conference room, five minutes!" -Emperor Constantine, probably 325 AD was a year of rebirth. The Church was recovering from the Diocletianic Persecution, the worst wave of violence and discrimination faced thus far. Theologians and clergy were also battling the schism of the Donatists and the heresy of the Arians, both of which brought division to the body. But 325 felt different. Realizing the need for unity and cooperation, the church gathered from far and wide in the Bithynian city of Nicaea, to discuss matters of polity, doctrine, and fellowship. It would go on to become the greatest church business meeting of all time. As Taylor will say many times. Thanks for listening, gang. Love you bunches. Text Us!Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/chumphistory
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The Great Persecution: The Empire Strikes Back!
"Y'all gon' make me lose my mind up in here."-Emperor Diocletian, probablyThe third century wasn't a great time to be a Roman. But believe it or not, it was a great time to be a Christian! Churches were built, the faith was spread, and the influence and witness of Christ's followers flowed far and wide. But that would soon come to an end. I mean, sort of. It didn't stop. It just got a little more martyr-y. Jonathan Taylor Thomas are back with another banger, discussing the Diocletianic Persecution of the early 4th Century. It would be the final and most violent persecution brought about by the Romans, and (against all odds) would lead to a bright and new dawn for the church. Thanks for listening! Especially if you're from Malta. We love Malta. Text Us!Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/chumphistory
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