The History of the Early Church Podcast
1) Episode 78: Return of the Exiles
Following the death of Constantine, a short dynastic bloodbath occurs, after which his sons divide the empire between themselves. In addition, the new emperors also permit all the eastern bishops exil...Show More
2) Episode 77: Retrospective on Constantine
In this episode we look back on the reign of Constantine the Great and his impact on the early Church. I also answer the various questions you've all submitted on the emperor and the Church during his...Show More
3) 76- Caesar Baptized
We conclude our coverage of the reign of the first Christian Roman Emperor. I close this episode by asking you dear listeners to please send in your questions about Constantine and the early Church. ...Show More
4) 75- The Freak Hemorrhage
With Athanasius finally exiled, the Eusebians turn their attention against their other hated foe, Marcellus of Ancyra... Music “Sons of Constantinople” by Tyler Cunningham, licensed under Pond5. ...Show More
5) 74- Egyptian Grain
The conflict between Athanasius and the Meletian-Eusebian alliance comes to a head at the Council of Tyre... Music “Sons of Constantinople” by Tyler Cunningham, licensed under Pond5. Historyof...Show More
6) 73- The Secret Alliance
In order to bring down Athanasius, Eusebius of Nicomedia forms a clandestine alliance with the Meletians... Music “Sons of Constantinople” by Tyler Cunningham, licensed under Pond5. Historyoft...Show More
7) 72- Athanasius: The Early Years
In the year 328, the young deacon Athanasius became the new bishop of Alexandria after a highly contested election. His early years on the throne of Saint Mark saw continuing conflict with the Meletia...Show More
8) 71- The Eusebians Strike Back
Despite their defeat at the Council of Nicaea, the allies of Arius begin to mount a successful comeback. Within the span of only a few years, they manage to bring down the bishop of Antioch and return...Show More
9) 70- An Imperial Pilgrimage
After a dynastic tragedy rocks the imperial family, Constantine's mother Helena undertakes a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. A pilgrimage which will become the stuff of legends... Music “Sons of Const...Show More
10) 69- The Council of Nicaea Part II
With the controversy over Arius addressed, the Council of Nicaea proceeds on to the remainder of its agenda. From the date of Easter to the Meletian schism, there were numerous other issues facing the...Show More