In today’s journey through the great cloud of witnesses, we reflect on the voices that shaped the early Church and continue to guide us today. From the bold apologetics of Justin Martyr, who defended the faith with clarity and conviction, to the soul-deep confessions of Augustine, who bears witness to God’s grace in the ordinary and the profound, to the towering theological insight of Thomas Aquinas, who helps us think carefully about what we believe and why—we listen, we learn, and we worship. Each reading draws us deeper into the faith once delivered, reminding us that Christian doctrine didn’t begin yesterday, and our questions have been asked—and answered—for centuries.Explore the Project:Through the Church Fathers – https://www.throughthechurchfathers.comPatreon – https://www.patreon.com/cmichaelpattonCredo Courses – https://www.credocourses.comCredo Ministries – https://www.credoministries.org
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Through the Church Fathers: May 9
In today’s journey through the great cloud of witnesses, we reflect on the voices that shaped the early Church and continue to guide us today. From the bold apologetics of Justin Martyr, who defended the faith with clarity and conviction, to the soul-deep confessions of Augustine, who bears witness to God’s grace in the ordinary and the profound, to the towering theological insight of Thomas Aquinas, who helps us think carefully about what we believe and why—we listen, we learn, and we worship. Each reading draws us deeper into the faith once delivered, reminding us that Christian doctrine didn’t begin yesterday, and our questions have been asked—and answered—for centuries.Explore the Project:Through the Church Fathers – https://www.throughthechurchfathers.comPatreon – https://www.patreon.com/cmichaelpattonCredo Courses – https://www.credocourses.comCredo Ministries – https://www.credoministries.org
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Through the Church Fathers: May 8
In today’s journey through the great cloud of witnesses, we reflect on the voices that shaped the early Church and continue to guide us today. From the bold apologetics of Justin Martyr, who defended the faith with clarity and conviction, to the soul-deep confessions of Augustine, who bears witness to God’s grace in the ordinary and the profound, to the towering theological insight of Thomas Aquinas, who helps us think carefully about what we believe and why—we listen, we learn, and we worship. Each reading draws us deeper into the faith once delivered, reminding us that Christian doctrine didn’t begin yesterday, and our questions have been asked—and answered—for centuries.Explore the Project:Through the Church Fathers – https://www.throughthechurchfathers.comPatreon – https://www.patreon.com/cmichaelpattonCredo Courses – https://www.credocourses.comCredo Ministries – https://www.credoministries.org
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Through the Church Fathers: May 7
In today’s journey through the great cloud of witnesses, we reflect on the voices that shaped the early Church and continue to guide us today. From the bold apologetics of Justin Martyr, who defended the faith with clarity and conviction, to the soul-deep confessions of Augustine, who bears witness to God’s grace in the ordinary and the profound, to the towering theological insight of Thomas Aquinas, who helps us think carefully about what we believe and why—we listen, we learn, and we worship. Each reading draws us deeper into the faith once delivered, reminding us that Christian doctrine didn’t begin yesterday, and our questions have been asked—and answered—for centuries.Explore the Project:Through the Church Fathers – https://www.throughthechurchfathers.comPatreon – https://www.patreon.com/cmichaelpattonCredo Courses – https://www.credocourses.comCredo Ministries – https://www.credoministries.org
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Through the Church Fathers: May 6
Today’s podcast explores:Augustine’s Confessions, Chapter 9Justin Martyr’s Dialogue with Trypho, Chapters 93–94The Apostolic Constitutions, Book II, Chapters 19–21We dive into Augustine’s reflections on his mother's exemplary life and her influence on his faith, as well as Justin Martyr’s emphasis on the resurrection and eternal life. The Apostolic Constitutions offers further teachings on repentance, the duties of bishops, and ecclesiastical discipline.Explore the Project: Through the Church Fathers – https://www.throughthechurchfathers.com Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/cmichaelpatton Credo Courses – https://www.credocourses.com Credo Ministries – https://www.credoministries.org
Join Through the Church Fathers, a year-long journey into the writings of the early Church Fathers, thoughtfully curated by C. Michael Patton. Each episode features daily readings from key figures like Clement, Augustine, and Aquinas, accompanied by insightful commentary to help you engage with the foundational truths of the Christian faith.Join Our Community: Read along and engage with others on this journey through the Church Fathers. Visit our website.Support the Podcast: Help sustain this work and gain access to exclusive content by supporting C. Michael Patton on Patreon at patreon.com/cmichaelpatton.Dive Deeper into Theology: Explore high-quality courses taught by the world’s greatest scholars at Credo Courses. Visit credocourses.com.Let’s journey through the wisdom of the Church Fathers together—daily inspiration to deepen your faith and understanding of the Christian tradition.
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