Nero’s Scapegoats: The Great Fire of Rome and Christianity’s First Crisis

After the flames died down, Rome wanted justice. Nero needed survival. Christians paid the price. In this episode, we trace the events of the Great Fire of Rome and the emperor’s decision to accuse Christians of arson. Using ancient historians like Tacitus, we explore what really happened, how persecution unfolded, and why this moment became foundational to Christian history. This is the story of how a disaster turned into a defining chapter of faith under fire.