All Things Reformed Podcast

EPISODE 77 : ATHENAGORAS OF ATHENS; ALL THINGS REFORMED PODCAST

In the city of Athens, Greece, rose a Church father Athenagoras.  Of the little that we know about him are his views on marriage.  We take time to appreciate his views in light of scripture. For example, is second marriage an adulterous relationship even if one's partner departed in death?  What about celibacy?  Is it superior to being married?  These and other thoughts in the 77th episode of All Things Reformed Podcast.

Episode 76: Theophilus of Antioch

Who was Theophilus of Antioch? What does his book, To Autolycus, teach us about loving and challenging our friends who are unbelievers? We discuss these questions and more in this episode 76 of All Things Reformed Podcast.

Episode 75: Iraneus

Who was Iraneus? Why was he known as a man of peace? What was the heresy of Gnosticism? What was Iraneus' take on Gnosticism? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 75 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Episode 74: Justin Martyr Part II

We conclude our discussion of the life and ministry of Justin Martyr by focusing more on his writings. What do his writings reveal about Justin? What are some lessons we can learn from these writings even in our day today? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 74 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Episode 73: Justin Martyr

Who was Justin Martyr? What are some of his major contributions to the church? How did his studies in philosophy prepare him to serve the Lord? How did he respond to those who taught that the God of the New Testament was more gracious than the God of the Old Testament? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 73 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Episode 72: Papias of Hierapolis

Who was Papias of Hierapolis? Why is there a difference in opinion on whether Papias should be regarded as an apostolic church father or not? What were some of Papias' contributions to the church? What was his view of the millennium in Revelation 20? One ardent listener of the podcast also wonders whether we still have the office of prophet and apostles today. We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 72 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Episode 71: The Martyrdom of Polycarp

We conclude our discussion of Polycarp with his famous quote: "For Eight six years I have served Him, and he has done me no wrong. How can I blaspheme my King and my Savior?” In what circumstances did Polycarp say these words. How did he die? What does his life teach us about faithfulness to God? We discuss these and more questions in this episode # 71 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Episode 70: Ignatius and Polycarp

In this episode we conclude looking at the life of Ignatius of Antioch and begin to look at the life and ministry of Polycarp of Smyrna. What was the connection between the two? What are some of the things that Polycarp is remembered today? What does his life teach us about living for Christ? We discuss these and more questions in this episode # 70 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Episode 69: Ignatius of Antioch

Who was St. Ignatius of Antioch? Was he one of the babies that Jesus blessed while he was here on earth? Why did the Romans arrested him and took him to Rome to be fed to the lions? We discuss these and more in this episode # 69 of All Things Reformed. 

Episode 68: Clement of Rome

We begin a new series on Church Fathers. Who were the church fathers and what did they do? What the are three categories of church fathers? Who was Clement of Rome? What can we learn from his life and writings? We discuss these questions and more in this episode 69 of All Things Reformed Podcast.